Alyssa's Reviews
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The perfect (conservative) wedding dress
This dress was absolutely perfect for a daytime family wedding. I would wear this to any event that required a conservative look. Print is a gorgeous little blossom, it perfectly complemented the cherry blossoms and flowers around me in the spring wedding. The material is floaty and soft, feels very elegant and with the ruffles sits perfectly. The sleeves are slightly strange but in the end, worked out great and the strange gap at the elbow wasn't noticeable to anyone and looked fantastic in photos. The only thing that i didn't like is the tie at the waist, i think that the bow in the front cheapens the look, so i just tied it around in the back and tucked the tie in, it became completely unnoticeable and elevated the look. Definitely rent this dress!!
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Floral Valley Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Very pretty pring
Sleeves are long, fit is loose. The sleeves have a beautiful pearl and gold detail, but it gets a little hidden because of how long the sleeves are (on my pretty average length arms). Print is bold and beautiful, but as the previous review mentioned the material is dull/matte look and not shiny silk. I wore to work once and then to a family dinner the next day, worked well for both. Nothing spectacular, but a fun blouse to change up my wardrobe a bit.
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Dutch Tulip Reba Top
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute top
This top was perfect for work. The front has a hook closure so you can wear it with the neck open if you prefer. Also the "polka dots" are like little stars. Loose and flattering shirt. The only problem is that the arms are very loose at the wrists.

Tessa Blouse
Greylin
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Great work dress (add a blazer or cardigan)
First of all the slits go all the way down the arms not just the shoulders! This was a great fitting dress for work but only when I added a blazer to it in order to make it office appropriate. The necktie was a beautiful accent and was necessary for the semi-low cut neck. Loved wearing this.

Floral Shift Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Great for a date or dinner
I rented this dress twice - once in a L and had to return without wearing because it was SO big that i felt like I could be 9 months pregnant and no one would even notice. The next time I rented a S and it was perfect with over the knee boots for a dinner/night out. Usually a wear a L, so this dress runs very big, and the S still managed to have the perfect amount of looseness to achieve the look this dress is intended to have. Definitely rent this dress is you want to look cute and still manage to make it through a 10 course meal without looking bloated.
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Pleated Violetta Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Solid work dress
Nice stretchy thick fabric, perfect for a winter day at work. It wasn't a stand out special dress. However it was perfect for a rotation in my wardrobe. Wore it with black tights and a navy cardigan. Length was perfect for my 5'4 stature (sometimes late spade is too long to be flattering on me). Also the A line shape was just right and not too exaggerated which is a problem for me that Kate Spade sometimes does.

Textured Sweater Dress
kate spade new york
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Metallic mint green
Pretty and fun, this metallic clutch was a great addition to my St. Patrick's Day outfit.

Mint Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
So much fun!
Beautiful and fun! This coat is the exact reason why Rent The Runway is so incredible. I would never buy this coat however had so much fun wearing it once to a party. It was warm and cozy, but most importantly it was very stylish.

Navy Mirror Faux Fur Coat
SALONI
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
simple sophisticated top
This was a very relaxed fit peplum top. I wore to work with a pair of simple black pants and a statement necklace. It was not a stand out top however seems like a good basic staple. Material was very high-quality. I would not rent again, but it was a great way to spruce up my wardrobe.

Navy Peplum Top
Jil Sander Navy
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Fluffy and cute
Fits nicely, a little boxy and fluffy (but that is the point!). I liked how this sweater was short, but not too short. A lot of fun to wear to brunch with friends and perfectly on trend.

White Ruffle Sweater
English Factory
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Stretchy and flattering
I am usually a 28-30 in pants, and was surprised by how loose the size 8 was on me. I probably would have looked better in a 6, but was able to wear the 8 for a regular day at work. Usually i have a hard time with pants on rent the runway, but these fit really well which i think had a lot to do with the stretch. The material held up all day (no sagginess after 10+ hrs at the office). Print is bold, looks like the pictures.

Printed Moss Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Much longer than pictures
Very pretty dress, lightweight fabric with stretch, unfortunately on my 5'4 frame it hit me mid calf. I opted to not wear this dress because i felt very mousey in it and it just didnt look good for work in the winter with boots for me. I think i wojld have liked in the spring with some strappy heels. Also i would have worn it belted. It looked great minus the length, tall girls out there will enjoy!

Plumeria Floral Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Michael jackson vibes
This dress is boxy and although i usually love shirtdresses this one just didnt cut it. I did not actually wear it because it wasnt flattering, i felt like i was going to a michael jackson costume party when i tried it on. The ruffles make the shoulders big and it just didnt look good with the long sleeves which i think are purposely cut to be longer than the wrist. I cant really think of a scenario where i would wear this because it was too embelished for work, but not cute enough for the weekend. Maybe if i had rented a M it would have been better but i think that is unlikely.

Black Ruffle Shirtdress
ADEAM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect for work, warm jacket
I wore this to work over a black dress one day and a blue dress the other. It was easy, looked professional and great for the office. It kept me warm and felt thick, so it was great on cold days. Dressed up my outfits and i got lots of compliments. I think i could have worn either a M or L, the L was a bit boxy but did not look too big and was comfortable.

Fringe Jacquard Jacket
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect LBD
This is a beautiful dress with nice detail and texture. It fit me perfectly and was very flattering i went from work to out on a friday night and it was appropriate in both locations.

Black Asymmetrical Fluid Dress
Carven
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
dresses up anything
This was a great jacket to wear over dresses to work for a week, it made everything look more chic and took my outfits up a level. I loved how it was lightweight, a perfect layer for the winter in the office.
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Black Studded Jacket
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
LOVE this coat
This coat is so beautiful and perfect for every occasion. The fur collar is detachable, but I would never detach it because of how much I love it. I think this coat can be dressed up or down, it has a loose fit but it looks very chic and stylish. It is not super warm, but with another later underneath or a scarf can be comfortably for a NY winter night.
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Navy Faux Trim Coat
Novelti
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Stretchy T-shirt like dress
This dress was cute and good for everyday/work. I liked how the nice the material was; very stretchy but also thick and good quality. The top fit perfectly due to the stretchiness. The bottom had a great structure. Many different body types could wear this dress.

Ponte Flare Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
No zipper, stretchy skirt
This skirt could be cute if you are tall and slender. Otherwise, I felt that this skirt was too long for my 5'4" and the material was not very thick so it hugged in all the wrong places. There is no zipper, because of that the skirt wasn't the most flattering and felt like something I could buy for $20 at H&M

Alina Pencil Skirt
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Pretty but can't wear a bra
This dress was very pretty but in the end I chose not to wear it because I was afraid that I would be adjusting it all night. You need to wear pasties or some type of cup only bra as it is an open back and deep plunging neck with lace only and the material is very thin. Could have been beautiful but just wasn't for me. Other than the bra and thin material issue I thought it was very pretty and fit perfectly.

Pink Leondra Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Very pretty
Very pretty maxi dress that feels casual with a flair. The ruffle at the bottom makes this dress special but the light cotton material keeps it casual. Perfect for a summer day or beach vacation. I am 5'4" and it came to my ankles so I chose to wear flats. Would have gotten the long size if I wanted to wear wedges.

Ruffle Dotted Midi Dress
BOUTIQUE MOSCHINO
Size Worn: 44R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful shirtdress
Gorgeous fabric and ruffle detail, the photo doesn't do it justice. Even if it is designed to be buttoned up the the top (like the picture shows) I left the top two buttons open and added a gold belt which dramatically improved this dress. I had always seen this dress online but never loved the photo of the model so I never rented it, but after seeing it in person at the store I tried it on and fell in love. It definitely runs big but that is why the belt makes it look so cute. Perfect for work, lunch, or casual activities.

Printed Nantucket Red Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Classic cocktail dress
Slightly on the small side but very flattering if you size up. The halter also only has one hook size so I had to use a safety pin to adjust for my neck. I loved wearing this dress and felt that it was perfect for a wedding, the color is very vibrant. At first I was worried this dress felt a little boring due to the high cut neck and length (to my knees) but it ended up being perfect!

Colorblocked Halter Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Cleavage!
I wore this to work and loved how cute I felt but was constantly readjusting all day because I felt like my bra and cleavage were ready to pop out at a moments notice. So it might have been better for a dinner or weekend dress, but still was acceptable the office. Material is a heavy knit, but I thought it was ok for the summer in the office.

Navy Sailor Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but wrinkly
I loved this for a day at the office and got lots of compliments but was horrified when I looked in the mirror around 4 pm and saw that there were three prominent wrinkles in the front highlighting my stomach from sitting. In the end I'm happy I got a work day outfit out of this. I loved wearing it, but am so happy I don't own it! Got to love rent the runway for being able to test drive a dress like this at the office.
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Red Malkan Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Very tight!
The material is not as pretty in person, it looks like a dull combination of satin and cotton (if that makes sense?). The material has some stretch by is extremely tight and runs small. The style felt more appropriate for a Miami theme party than the wedding I was hoping to, but ultimately did not, wear it to.

Printed Jungle Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Hello cleavage!
This dress is cute and appropriate for a night out, but the front has a huge opening that I was very confused about how to handle. It seemed impossible to keep my breasts covered without the use of fashion tape. Kind of annoying because the rest of the dress is so conservative, I wasn't expecting this. It is very pretty, but was too fussy in the end for me.

Black Cherry Dress
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but didn't wear
I wanted to like this dress but ultimately decided against wearing it because I was worried about having my love handles show in the cut outs! It looked great standing up, but I just wasn't comfortable sitting down in it. The material is a little thin and not very forgiving. Just an OK dress, I wasn't overly impressed.

Pink Sonder Dress
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute, trendy, well made dress
I rented this dress for a wedding, the color is like an in between of pink and lavender. Very on trend. Luxurious thick material. A lot of comments say that this dress is short, but it was the perfect length for my 5'4"! Perfect for a semi formal wedding.

Purple Tie Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
cute and casual
This is a flowy dress that is good for a summer day at the office or everyday around town. It can also be dressed up for a day time occasion. I was a little unsure about if it was see-through so I chose to wear a slip underneath. The pattern up close has some pink in it (although it is mostly red), and is a pretty floral. It is a pretty dress but does nothing for your figure.
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Sleeveless Provence Block Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B