Michele's Reviews
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Not great with a booty
Colors, pattern, and style are all great. However, was too tight for my butt/thighs and couldn’t wear to the event I wanted to. Highly recommend for those maybe less endowed in the butt, but a fun dress!
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Pia Floral Dress
RHODE
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Wish I owned
This is a BEAUTIFUL and well made jacket. The pattern in the jacket is a nice touch and it’s that slightly big oversized style (size down one of you don’t want that). Wore to work and received tons of compliments! Will definitely be renting again!
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Jarmina Blazer
BOSS
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Rent this right now!!
This was so flattering, so comfortable, and I got tons of compliments. This dress is well made, a beautiful fabric and coloring, and great for a pear shape. If you’re feeling a little self conscious about your stomach or thighs this hits in all the right places to make you feel elegant, a little sexy, and still super comfortable.
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One Shoulder Pleated Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
One of my favorites
This dress fit like a glove, perfectly shaped on top but then with a nice flowy bodice so that if you’re pear shaped, it compliments your figure. The colors are vibrant but not too bright if wearing in tropical weather. Cute with flats or heels!
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Green Colorblock Maxi
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Super flattering
Great dress to dress up or down. Extremely comfortable and very flattering especially if you are pear shaped.
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Ines Dress
Hofmann Copenhagen
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Not meant for butts and thighs
Super cute shorts, seem to need a slimmer frame to pull these off. Not great for pear shape or those with some extra love in the butt and thighs.
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Pine Shorts
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Just okay
Looks more like a stunning showstopper in pictures and when it arrived I was underwhelmed. Still wore it and fit was nice but nothing too special.
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Sequin Toucans Blazer
FARM Rio
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Unfortunately too small
It was my fault I knew I should have ordered larger size but it wasn’t available so thought I could pull off one size down. Don’t do that, order your size. Basically fit but couldn’t breathe well with tight corset top. Wish I could have warm this dress it’s STUNNING!!!
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Linny Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
I sized up to avoid crop top look
I know I have a long torso and so many tops recently are made as little crop tops. I sized up and ordered an XXL (usually a L/XL), and so glad I did. I own this top now! So flattering and well made and good to dress up for work or wear to run errands.
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Devin Top
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous and warm
Great sweater and really cozy. Received lots of compliments!
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Olive Shawl Cardigan
KF/KaufmanFranco x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
A little small
They feel really nice on, and the length isn’t too bad if planning to wear heels (I’m 5’4”), but the waist was tight and made me look like I had a bulge when normally I don’t. Maybe I should have sized up or maybe just not meant for my body type. They were really pretty though!!
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Velvet Sequin Pants
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Need the right outfit and would be great
I took a chance on this top, and glad I did. I was unsure exactly what to wear it with or what to wear under it because it’s fully shear. I may rent again when I have a better look in mind and can optimize its cuteness.
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Sheer V Neck Top
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Bought it!
Beautiful color and material, surprisingly does not wrinkle easily (wore for 2 hours in car driving to party in traffic and looked great when I arrived). Very flattering for, tie and buttons down back make you feel elegant, and there are pockets!!!
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Green Mock Neck Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
More flattering in person
On RTR model photos I thought looked a little frumpy, but I love VINCE and know it fits me well so gave it a try. So glad I did. The color is beautiful, the fit is flattering. I’m short so I wore with heels to lengthen the look and got tons of compliments. Give it a try, you might be surprised!
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Flutter Sleeve Dress
VINCE.
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Versatile, flattering, wish I owned
This dress is so flattering, especially for pear shaped because it fits in the chest while being flowy on the bottom. I dressed up with heels for a party, wore with sandals to run errands, and wore with flats out to dinner with friends. Such a good dress!
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Marigold Tiered Midi Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering!!
My weight is held in my hips, butt, thighs, and yet this skirt was extremely flattering. And comfortable to wear all day at the office!
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Geo Printed Skirt
Louna
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Super cute and professional
Wore to work with black pants— comfortable yet very polished for work!
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Twist Neck Top
Club Monaco
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Versatile and comfortable
These are super comfortable and for those of us with short legs, fit just right and not too long (like most pants I get). Wore with heels one day and sneakers another. Fit really well in hips and thighs and then actually ended at my ankle like they are supposed to. Regret I didn’t buy these when I had the chance!
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Cropped French Military Pants
Nili Lotan
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
SUPER short
Had high hopes for this dress but it was just a little too short for me to feel comfortable in public. If I raised my hands to wave to someone I may have given a peep show. Unfortunately did not wear.
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Cucumber Floral Swing Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering for pear shapes!
Wore this with a tucked in billowy tank and wedged sandals to family party in Miami and it was perfect. The material is buttery and flowy but also still flattering compared to other skirts like this that have hugged in wrong places. This fits a smaller waist with wider hips beautifully. I did wear spanx because material is not lined so wanted to make sure I had a smooth look on my hips and thighs. May not be needed for everyone.
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Digital Print Skirt
sita murt
Size Worn: 44R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Second time rental
This was my second time renting these and after wearing them 3 times while in my rental this time I decided to buy them. Super easy to dress up with nice top and heels for work, I wore them with boots and an off should top to meet friends for drinks and wore them with flats and a sweater for low key travel day. Super versatile, super comfortable, and fit great!
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Pinot Noir Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
Super flattering
This is a really flattering well made wool skirt that still feels light and not boxy or heavy. Paired with black long sleeve shirt and ankle boots and received tons of compliments. Highly recommend, especially for those who may be pear shaped.
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Belted Wool Skirt
VINCE.
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34B
DID YOU KNOW ITS REVERSIBLE?!
This is a truly beautiful jacket/sweater. The length is great, the fit is flattering, and overall it's comfortable and warm. Wore it with all black and on the grey side with cranberry pumps to work and felt comfortable but professional all day. Then wore it with navy and white on the camel colored side with flats and felt even more comfortable yet stylish. Wish I owned because it's so versatile and comfortable while remaining well tailored and sheek.
Cream Combo Duster
BROWN ALLAN
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
GREAT PATTERN TO POP AT WORK
Honestly a really great and versatile blazer. Wore this with all black to work and got tons of compliments. Then I also wore more casually with jeans and wedges and a bold red lip and also got a ton of compliments. Wish I owned this blazer!
Vintage Floral Blazer
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
GORGEOUS BUT FANCY
From the original RTR photos, I rented this thinking I could pair it with a blazer for work. Then it arrived and realized it was a bit more formal and would be the wrong kind of dress for work. But this dress style and fit is gorgeous and comfortable. If I had a more formal event to go to I would definitely wear this but since I did not I did not wear and sent back. Recommend for nice cocktail party, dressed up for wedding, or other events needing a fabulous tea length dress.
Orange Corie Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
LOVED & COMFORTABLE
Great dress and super easy. Got tons of compliments, this dress was perfect easy thing to wear to work. In Boston where are are having colder than usual spring so I wore with black stockings and booties and it paired nicely. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
Pop Scallop Crepe Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice cut but falls down at waist
Nice jeans, looked good even on my hips/thighs which is hard to find jeans I like. Unfortunately they fall down as you go about your day and I felt like I kept having to pull them up from belt loops. Other than that, very flattering.
The Indigo Stiletto Jeans
Current/Elliott
Size Worn: 32R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
LOVED THESE I BOUGHT THEM
Great fit even for someone with curves and hips. Super soft and comfortable but sliming through the thighs because of the way they are cut. Great to wear to work or dress down for a more casual look. I now own these and wear them often!
Navy Cameron Pants
J.Crew
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Size Large for Who?! A Child?
Not for ladies with curves or thighs. I got the Large based on the size indicated and knowing my usual size and I could not get the pants past my thighs (they are the largest part of my body but not that big). Not sure what L this is meant for but don't even bother if you have hips, thighs, or a butt.
Gayle Palazzo Pants
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Just Okay
The jacket is made nicely and the subtle paisley textured design adds a little something different. I wore the jacket but I thought it would fit a little differently based on others photos and reviews. It wasn't bad, but I wanted more of the oversized jacket look with tighter black tapered leg pants but unfortunately this jacket hit me right at the top of my pants line. Still recommend, just know that it fits more like a traditionally cut blazer than what might be pictured or styled by others.
Cynthia Jacket
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Wish I Owned
I. LOVE. THIS. JACKET!! It's soft and fits right and is just a nice sophisticated look. I wore it with black shirt and black pants to the office, I also wore it with navy pants, a white blouse, and brown heels to speak on a panel for work, and then I wore it with jeans and a blouse for drinks with friends. I have never worn of Mercer before this and now I'm interested in trying more. I received a million compliments. Definitely recommend this jacket!! Will probably rent again and might buy it!
Eggplant Clarkson Blazer
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
MADE FOR PEOPLE UNDER 5 Ft
I read the previous reviews where others mentioned that the pant length was short on most. But I also noticed those reviewers were 5'8" or taller so that made sense. To be on the safe side I ordered in the Long size yet I still felt the pants were too short for my desired look. I am 6'4" on a good day and way more torso than I am legs. The pant length hit just at the ankle/bottom of foot. So barefoot they were an okay length but any shoe I wanted to try and wear made them look too short. And I definitely could not do the jumpsuit with heels which is what I wanted. Unfortunate because the jumpsuit itself is really cute and sliming.
Cowl Drape Jumpsuit
HALSTON
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
I WISH I OWNED THESE PANTS
These pants are amazing-- comfortable, flattering, and can be dressed up or down!! I wore these 3 times within the week that I had them. One time with a silk white top, purple blazer, and brown heels to work. Second time with green shirt, grey tweed blazer, and white and blue striped pointed toe flats to a 3 hour class lecture I was giving to masters students. And the third time with a white and grey polka dot sheer top tucked in with tan pumps to sit on a panel for a networking event. Complimented each time but more importantly, SO COMFORTABLE all day and for each event. If these were less than $150 I probably would have bought them and kept them but still a little pricey even though I loved them so much!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! These are flattering and comfortable and I am writing this regretting my decision to ship them back to RTR!
Navy Chino Pants
VINCE.
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Need Boobs
I am pear shaped and so need to wear larger dresses to fit in my butt and thighs but then I am rather petite on top. While I loved this dress, unfortunately the size I ordered looks good below my waist but I was swimming in fabric in the top and chest because I have no boobs to fill the larger size dress. May be better suited for someone whose proportions are not as drastic as mine.
Draped Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Could be jacket/could be blazer
Wore this as a jacket for work rather than as an outerwear jacket but if could definitely work for either. I paired it with black shirt and black pencil ankle pants and pink flats. I got TONS of compliments and it made my whole outfit look so sophisticated and sheek. Really nice fit and comfortable. Wish it was a bit cheaper to buy out because I definitely would have!! Totally recommend!
Herringbone Fernando Coat
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
AMAZING PANTS!!
I wore these paints paired with a black shirt and blazer and black pumps to the office. I walked in a little worried they were too loud for the more neutral tones worn in the Boston workplace but immediately my admin said "omg your pants make me so happy". She said they were a nice pop of color and looked so cute. I also got a lot of compliments the rest of the day. Also these pants are SUPER comfortable, the fabric is soft and feels like you're wearing pajamas or workout clothes or something. I wear a 12 pants usually and I probably could have worn a 10 only because they were a little loose and as the day went on they got a little looser in the knees and things. 100% recommend, these are great and fun pants!
Varvara Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
GREAT DRESS couldn't wear
So other people in here said they received this dress and couldn't wear it because it had too much static and I thought these people have no idea what static guard is... and then my dress arrived. I couldn't wear it because if had WAY too much static and clinged to everything if I made any movement potentially revealing things under the dress. I tried both a static guard spray and a slip to no success. Cute dress if I had it on and stood completely still but otherwise too much static to wear!!
Boswell Flutter Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute but center strip tight around ribs
This is an easy and flattering black dress that I wore to a work Conference. I paired it with a purple jacket and flats during the day and then looked super cute for the networking evening event when I took off my blazer. My only criticism is that the black strip in the middle DK define your waist was a little tight for me-- definitely had to make sure to stand up straight all evening. May consider sizing up if you have wide rib cage.
Corset Waist Flare Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Trendy and Cute
I wore these to work with a black shirt tucked in and a black suit jacket with rolled up sleeves and maroon heels. Received lots of compliments that I looked stylish. I usually wear a 12, and wore these as a 12, although I did end up wearing spanx underneath as I felt I needed the extra support to feel confident in these. I carry my weight in my butt and thighs and since it's not a lined pair of pants, I wanted that something extra. They are super cute and more flattering on a pear shape than one would expect and definitely recommend!
Grey Wrap Front Pants
HALSTON
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved It- definitely recommend!
Omg this was so cute and I got tons of compliments! I wore it twice, once with black pants and black shirt with maroon heels to work and once with jeans, black shirt, and black heels out with friends for drinks and dinner. Yes as people mentioned it's big but that's the point-- it's a super cute oversized jacket that can be dressed up. Definitely recommend for something comfortable but makes you looked polished and put together!
Ivory Striped Jacket
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B