Rachel's Reviews
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I liked it...
...I bought it. Excellent closet staple. Comfortable, easy, has pockets, modest length = perfect for the office. It's a tiny bit straight/loose in the midsection and doesn't really do me any favors there, but that's not a big deal (and fixable). Made in the USA. Easy to dress up or down.
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Juniper Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Just need a golf cart, visor, margarita and small dog
Loved the top, made me feel like a sassy Florida retiree. Wore with skinny black work pants and nude huarache sandals. It runs large, so it would slip back on my shoulders and I kept having to pull it forward. That aside, it was light and breezy and the print is fun. The V wasn't too deep on me, and I think if I had sized down, it would have been even less deep. Easy work option.
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Black Leaf Print V-Neck Top
N Natori
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Sassy pants
Loved these pants, considered buying them. Ordered the 4 first and had to swap for the 2, which fit perfectly. Material is light but not unforgiving. Comfortable to sit, stand and walk in. Didn't really wrinkle too badly, but I also work at a standing desk, so others may have a different experience. Wore with a nice tee tucked in and a nude wedge heel.
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Indigo Barrier Islands Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great tweed moto
Fun take on the crop moto jacket. Warm and comfy, but a bit snug in the arms. I wore a thin black turtleneck underneath (with high waisted black work pants. Probably couldn't get anything thicker under it. Professional enough for a work event. Tweed has a tiny bit of sparkly silver thread in it; fabric is slightly prone to snagging.

Gema Tweed Moto Jacket
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Standout skirt
High quality heavy fabric with a bold print. Not really a true "wrap skirt." There's a side zip and a matching belt that wraps around--the skirt itself does not wrap. Pretty warm in cold weather, wore tights and boots under it with a black turtleneck on top. It's a bit longer on me than I would have preferred, definitely to my ankle, not a midi.

Multi Striped Wrap Skirt
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Polar Vortex Approved
Very cozy and comfortable. Not itchy. Nice detail on the sleeves. Wore a basic tee under it since there are some gaps in the knit. It does hit a bit higher on the hip, but I liked that change from the usual butt-length sweaters. Great, versatile, easy piece.

Popcorn Cable Wool Pullover
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
I wore this three times
This is a fantastic work blouse. Unique color and print. The material is high quality (thick but not too hot, wore in TX and NY) and resists wrinkling. No gapping. Took me a bit to get the neck tie quite right, but it stayed put once I did. Great under a blazer or on its own. Wore with both jeans and work pants. Highly recommend!

Plant Print Top
Tara Jarmon
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Holy moly, I love this dress
I genuinely contemplated buying this dress. Wore it to a wedding in Mexico, it was perfect. Didn't wrinkle during travel. The color is great, more of a dark forest teal. The V is deep, but it's pretty secure and I didn't need tape. The length hit me at the ankle, wore 3" heels with it. Slit in the back makes walking and dancing a breeze. The only con is that the straps (they're adjustable!) are really skinny and after about 6 hours, they were digging into my shoulders a bit.

Teal Rory Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful print
The 4 wasn't available, so I tried the 6. It worked pretty well through the shoulders and chest, but left me a bit more room in the midsection than I would have preferred. The style is definitely more of a straight shift, so there isn't a ton of shape anyway. The length was great for work and didn't ride up when I sat down, thankfully. Paired with tall boots and no tights, but would be great with tights in cooler weather. Very comfortable to wear. And the print is gorgeous - got several compliments.

Ivory Marilyn Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Considered keeping them
Really unique earrings, special without being too distracting. Glass is clear with shimmery rose gold flecks. Not too heavy, although I was ready to take them off after about 6 hours.

Rose Gold Astoria Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect beachy dress
Very low V, tying the waist tight helps keep it in place. Fashion tape might be best for bustier ladies. Note that the placket gaps a bit between buttons. Soft, flowy cotton material, great coastal/tropical print. Hit me mid calf, wore with green heeled sandals.

Coastal Roaming Maxi
somedays lovin
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Most fun top
I couldn't love this top more if it made me breakfast and told me I was pretty. I was seriously tempted to buy it. It fits TTS, but quite snug (which seems to be the intention). I wore this to present at a conference, got tons of compliments. Paired it with slim, plain black work pants and black flats to let the top do the talking. It's special without being too ridiculous. The material is stretchy and flattering, but the waist is somewhat limiting (probably want to size up for bigger busts, too). One weird thing: because the sleeves are so tight and the material isn't super thick, I noticed my arms were pretty cold in the AC. Wear a jacket for cooler temps!

Mariagrazia Top
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great work top
The material is lovely and the print is nice for early fall. The extra flap of material on the left side is slightly awkward if tucked in, but I kinda liked it. The neck wasn't too tight for me.

Floral Jacquard Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun top
I almost never try trends or stuff that's a bit more bold like this (yes, I'm boring), but I couldn't resist this understated way of taking it for a spin. The top fit pretty TTS, and I think my usual small would have been too tight around the arms. I paired this with low key stuff--black trousers and nude shoes--to keep the flair to a minimum in my conservative workplace. One girl did say to me, "I love your outfit, it's so on-trend!" which is something NO ONE has ever said to me before. So that was fun.

Sky Blue Stella Top
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
So close to awesome
This dress is great overall with only a few drawbacks for me. The fabric is dreamy and doesn't wrinkle. The waist and skirt felt true to size, if perhaps a bit on the larger side (but comfortable for work!). Hit me just below the knee. The top, however, was too big for me and I had to wear a cami underneath to avoid over-exposure. The wrap portion is tacked closed in the front, which helps, but the V is still pretty deep and it gapped on me. So close to a perfect work dress!

Blackberry Allen Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely, but not my style
I received these earrings as mystery bling, and they are lovely, solid and seem high quality, but were much too sparkly and formal for the backyard crab feast I was hosting (was wearing the Free People Love You midi dress). They would be great for a wedding or gala. They don't seem too heavy, so you could probably wear them for quite some time.
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Drops Of Pearl Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Birthday standout at a work conference
I was stuck at a conference for work on my birthday, so I wanted to rent something a bit ridiculous to make it more fun. So, daytime sparkles! Got tons of compliments. The fit was great for me, it was the right length (I prefer slightly longer blazers) and just the right amount of trendy boxiness. Sequins are actually pretty small and sewn in a way thats surprisingly soft. After a few hours, it did scratch the back of my neck a bit, though.

Pewter Rixey Blazer
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Unique silk top, great for work
Top is comfortable and easy to wear. Got several compliments on the fit and the print. I did have to fiddle with the wrist ties a few times -- and had to make sure I didnt dip them in my food. I had some minor static cling issues, but totally manageable. I rented this for a presentation at a work conference, and was comfortable in it on stage and throughout the whole day. Had decent CYA length.

Black Floral Top
Equipment
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Easy with a bit of fun edge.
I wore this top for a fun girls' day out with friends in NYC that included a tea, blowout (hence silly photo), strolling Central Park and the Met and a dim sum dinner. It was insanely comfortable and not fussy during all that, especially paired with navy leggings and sandals. It hits mid-upper thigh, so the bum is nicely covered. It was a little cool out, so I wore a poncho over it since the material isn't very thick (will be nice in warmer summer months). The material is high-quality, though, and I didn't have bra show-through issues--although I did have to convert mine to a racerback to keep the straps from popping out at the shoulders. Although it had clearly been cleaned and pressed, it looked a little wrinkled when it arrived (like the previous wearer had balled it up to mail it back), and gentle steaming didn't really help much.
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White Poplin Cut Out Top
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Unique, classy and special.
Loved feeling classy and sassy in this stylish dress. Wore it to a quiet date night with my fiance before our destination wedding in the Florida Keys. It fits great -- even better if you remember to button up the back closure! Whoops. Mine didn't have a belt when it showed up. Paired it with tall red suede platforms.
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Porter Maxi
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Bold and unique design, but heavy
I love the special style of these earrings. They went well with the ML Castle gown for a military ball. The major downside to them was their weight combined with the ear crawler design. I couldn't keep the top part hooked on my earlobe for very long. Because they move so much when I moved, the top just wiggled off every few minutes. I spent a lot of the evening squeezing them back on. Perhaps my lobes just aren't shaped right for them. Loved the look when they did stay in place!

Wisteria Drop Earrings
Lulu Frost
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Unique material makes this ball gown special
I rented this for a military ball. The dress was easy to wear, was just the right amount of poofy and had pockets (which I always appreciate). The material is a thick black lace over a gold later with tulle underneath. The material scratches the shoulders and arms a bit, but was tolerable. I actually wore the 4R with flats for comfort and you couldn't even tell (I'm 5'6"). The small cutout in the back doesn't necessarily prevent you from wearing a regular bra, but I just went braless since the material is thick and sturdy.

Castle Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Lots of fun to wear, bold without being scandalous.
I loved wearing this jumpsuit. It was nice to wear something to an event that wasn't a dress, but still dressy. I tried this on in the Georgetown shop a few weeks before wearing it to the event, and the 4 fit perfectly then; when it arrived, however, it was a touch too big. Not a deal-breaker, and not sure how that happened, but certainly surprising. Wore a strapless bra to help keep the right shape. Be aware that there are layers to the legs, and the underneath is slightly sheer. The top layer definitely blows in the breeze, and makes crossing your legs and getting in and out of a car interesting. Wore a 3" wedge heel and the length was fine. Overall, love it, got several compliments, would definitely rent again.
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Garnet Jumpsuit
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Super easy to make me more stylish than I really ever am!
I rented this for a rehearsal dinner at a fancy wedding in Florida. Overall, I loved the fit, although, as other reviewers have mentioned, the fabric has very little give. I was able to fit a strapless under the corset top, and had no problem with the top staying up. However, I did notice that some of the boning had come out of one side and the boning on the other side was starting to go. Seemed like this piece had been around the block a few times. Still had pretty good structure anyway. The event ended up being more casual than expected, so I wore it with low sandals which meant the hems were a bit longer than I'd like. It wasn't a dealbreaker. It was light and breezy enough for the Florida heat and the pockets are an awesome bonus. I was even able to zip and unzip by myself without dragging my fiance to the bathroom with me. My biggest complaint was with how super wrinkly it was when I took it out of the box -- definitely spent a long time steaming it. Overall, really loved how stylish it made me feel with very little effort, and I'm definitely a jumpsuit believer now.
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Backdrop Jumpsuit
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun night at a beachside wedding in a seriously fun dress
This dress was fabulous, easy and comfortable. My first choice wasn't available, so I scrambled for a backup and got this one. I'm so glad I did! I wore a size 6, and the fit was really great aside from perhaps a bit too much room in the chest area, but that's par for the course for me. It showed up without a single wrinkle. This was my first attempt at cutouts, and they are well-placed and not too scandalous. If your bra band is high enough, it won't show there -- but the shoulders are cut in a way that your shoulder straps show in the back despite bra keeps. That's really my only complaint. I ended up going braless so I wouldn't have to mess with my strapless all night. It wasn't an issue. The fabric is thick and doesn't really have much give, but it wasn't too stuffy for the Florida beach wedding I wore it to. There's a little crinoline for just a hint of poof, and the pockets are delightful. The color is a bit more fuchsia and less red than the picture here. Overall, got tons of compliments, felt fun and sassy, and I miss it already!
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Alexis Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B