Christine's Reviews
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Great if you have no belly fat
I looked like a stuffed sausage in these pants. Very close fit in the waist and hip, then loose in the thigh. Nice heavy cotton material with slight give and a good cropped length with interesting shape to the leg, but these are best for hourglass types with flat tummies! Returned them without wearing.
Toledo Pants
Nili Lotan
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Super comfy and no bathroom struggles
Light and breezy fabric and I loved the cut - the torso is long and I could wear the waist a touch lower, which I prefer. Plenty roomy throughout. And surprise surprise - the zipper was easy to pull and I had no issues at all with this! Even with phone and keys in the side pockets (which are about mid thigh on the side), with the sturdy elastic and easy to unzip top, everything held up without immediately falling to the floor like some jumpsuits and rompers can do if you let go too fast (which I find super gross in not-so-nice bathrooms) I will likely rent this again! Loved it.
Tasmeen Jumpsuit
Zero + Maria Cornejo
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect summer wedding dress
Nice neckline, a bit on the low side, but thought it balanced out the wide, fluttery sleeves. Gives a nice shape and the length was easy. The slit was a nice surprise - felt comfortable with it since I was covered up otherwise. Light and breezy material. Nice to have the shoulders covered when it cooled down at night. Will definitely rent again!
Jackie Twist Front Dress
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful and elegant
Fits beautifully with a nice drape. Feels substantial and also very forgiving cut. The neck is quite high and there is no stretch - seated at the opera, I could feel it cutting into my throat a bit. Sort of unpleasant but bearable. Looks great with statement necklace.
Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Haider Ackermann
Size Worn: 40R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Good standard work top
Fits true to size but sort of low cut as the front doesn't lay flat, and the heaviness of the fabric makes the collar hang open. Mine arrived a bit wrinkled but coincidentally this kept me covered up so I didn't mind. Perfect bum-covering length and looks professional and polished. But note - this top is WARM. It's thick polyester with a nice weight and drape to it, not light and silky as I had thought from the pictures.
Ivory Pinktuck Tank
Victor Alfaro
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pretty work blouse, but mind the gap!
Beautiful color for spring! Comfortable and soft. The length hit right at my belly button, which was fine with high waist pants though I tend to prefer a length closer to the hip. Drapes nicely but doesn't stay put at the neckline, which I noticed as I was making my morning coffee. The crossover portion managed to sneak way down to the extent that I could see my upper belly skin beneath my bra! Definitely needs fashion tape or a safety pin.
Drape Front Blouse
Great Jones
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Quality piece but huge and difficult to style
I sized down after reading other reviews, and it was still gigantic - just a ton of material. Cinching the waist and hem cords helped to give it a little shape, but with the coat zipped all the way up and cords cinched, I couldn't take normal strides! It was heavy and seemed very warm, but it just didn't work for me. The knit sleeves were quite tight and definitely could not wear long sleeves underneath. Wore it once, felt ridiculous, and sent it back.
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Black Zipper Jacket
KAUFMANFRANCO
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
super cute, super duper high waist
I'm usually between a 6-8 and I'm glad I got a 6 in these. The ruffle detail is adorable. As other reviews say, these are super high - I have a fairly long torso and these went right up to the rib cage. I could have pulled them even higher, actually, but that's probably because they're fairly roomy in the hips and thighs and I don't have enough there to fill them out all the way. Best to wear with a cropped top, otherwise the ruffle detail gets lost, and that's what makes these pants special. Fabric is nice, feels like high quality.
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Spring Ruffle Pants
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
goes with everything!
Super cute, stylish pants. I liked the high waist (not too high!) and pleated front. Length was just a touch short if I hiked the pants up to wear them higher on my body, which I think was the intention with the cut. Roomy through hips and thighs without looking baggy or diaper-like. The colors make the pants work with everything - black, grey, cream, pink, gold, beige. Loved these!
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Striped Straight Trouser
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Quality leather
Structured, a little stiff. Beautiful dark green. The strap fit best as a cross body, otherwise prone to slip off one shoulder. Surprisingly roomy!
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Green Hudson Saddle Bag
3.1 Phillip Lim Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Sweet little silk top
Lightweight, quality silk. I liked the blousy fit tucked in rather than loose. Looked a bit sloppy otherwise. Very cute button front detail. True to size and the racer back was wide enough for me to wear a regular bra without straps peeking out. Will rent again!
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Tadita Top
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Order 2 sizes down!
If you want this to fit like it does on the model, definitely order 1, maybe 2 sizes down. I'm a standard medium and this was HUGE. The only way I could make it work was to wear minimal, slim fitting shirt and pants and high heels, and then wear the coat open. Looked like it had shape to it that way, with sleeves rolled up and hands in pockets... otherwise it was literally like a tent. I tried it on with a bulkier shirt underneath and it looked lumpy bumpy and frankly ridiculous. I couldn't bring myself to take a picture of the coat on, to be honest... That being said, the coat was cozy, warm, lightweight, with a lovely drape to it. Will try to rent again in a different size and see how that goes.
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Grey Plaid Amy Coat
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect for lounging
Oversized, baggy, soft and lightweight. Comes distressed, with manufactured rips in cuffs and collar. It's subtle, though. Could have sized down for a closer fit. I'm a solid medium and the size 2 is loose and casual, maybe a bit sloppy but frankly it's super comfortable and who needs to look tidy post-gym? Probably won't rent again since it's a standard sweatshirt and I have similar in my closet already.
Goldenrod College Sweatshirt
The Great.
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Size up x2!
Non stretch super high waisted denim with a tiny waist - they aren't kidding, calling these pinch waist jeans. I'm smaller in the hips/butt and a bit thicker in the middle relatively speaking, and could barely get these closed. Legs fit just fine though, a slim straight cut. Usually am a 28, might rent again in a 30 or even 31 to have some breathing room... but honestly these are pretty plain so these are gonna go low on the list.
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Pinch Waist Jeans
AGOLDE
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect formal work top
Drapes beautifully and I love the contrasting front detail and buttons. Wore it with slim black pants and a black fitted blazer and it looked professional but still unique and fun. High quality feel and look. Will definitely rent again.
Contrast Wrap Gathered Top
Osman
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Just terrible
Cheap fabric, wrinkles easily, sleeves way too puffy, unlined so buttoned area shows sliver of skin from collar to hem. Looks like throwaway fast fashion.
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Sweet Romance Top
Free People
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Just ok - basically a fancy bathrobe
Thick, warm, soft and super comfy. Perfect for lounging around the house. A little casual for work, quite honestly - definitely has bathrobe vibes. Goes to just below the knee. The way the sweater is cut makes it hang oddly - there is a slit up the sides to about upper knee/mid-thigh area, which makes for separate back, left, and right panels - and with the material the way it is (almost a felted, substantial knit), the panels stuck out instead of draping smoothly and it looked frankly a little ridiculous. That being said, I still wore it every day for a week!
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Black Knit Duster
BROWN ALLAN
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Gave me a little lift in the backside!
Fit really well up top and gave my normally flat backside a boost! I am btwn 6-8 in pants, usually a 28, sometimes 27, and the 28 fits nicely but gives room to breathe. I think a 27 with this thin fabric would have accentuated some wobbliness and really dug in up the back, if you know what I mean. I pinned the hem up to make it more ankle length as shown on the model - my goodness she must have long legs, bc the hem hit right at the top of my foot and I'm by no means short. Light fabric, cute adjustable strap at the back waistband to cinch it in and accentuate the waist. Comes up to my belly button. Perfect RTR piece since I don't know how much longer I will find the high waist-cropped wide leg appealing, so it's nice to try this out without surrendering a few hundred bucks.
Striped Paradise Jeans
M.i.h. Jeans
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Size up. Cut is boxy.
Usually a size 8, sized up based on reviews to a 12 (or 44). Fit perfectly across the shoulders and arms, with room to wear a long sleeve shirt underneath. The sleeves are short! They came just to my wrists and I don't have particularly long arms. Also cut pretty boxy - looks fine when open, but when zipped it is plenty roomy across the chest and actually not particularly flattering on me. I prefer something a bit more tailored. Great quality, heavy and warm, beautiful leather.
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Black Ebeyna Leather Jacket
Iro
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful leather, classy and understated
Fits true to size. The leather is durable and soft. Versatile and high quality. Zipped up it's a bit tight in the chest, but I mostly wore it open. Ordered the large to see if that would fit better, but that actually was too broad in the shoulders and baggy all over (and for some reason, the large I received had a different lining, sort of a worn out fleece, and the leather itself was too shiny and sort of textured).
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Black Jayne Classic Moto Jacket
VEDA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Less of a jacket, more of a blazer
This jacket is ok. Nothing special. The leather is very lightweight, seems more like a blazer weight, appropriate for a casual office setting. The sleeves are partially stretchy fabric.
Pina Leather Jacket
Mackage
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Frumpy
Print looks better in photos. Not really to my taste. The shape is fitted up top, with a flared skirt - looked frumpy on me, but probably would look nicer for those smaller on top or with a more defined waist. Material felt a bit flimsy.
Emi Midi Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Runs small
Got a 12, usually am an 8. Fit well, comfortable, breathing room, just below knee. 10 was still fairly tight but passable
French Navy Sapphire Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Definitely need to size up!
Super tight and the fabric has no stretch whatsoever. I'm btwn 6 and 8 in pants and I couldn't even pull this all the way over my thighs. Zippers are sticky and require some force.
Grey Skinny Zip Pants
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect conservative but still sexy dress!
Usually I size up in E&J dresses so I got a 12 (usually am a solid 8 in other designers). This fit fine, perhaps a bit more roomy in the hips than I expected. The cut outs at the sleeves tapped a bit. Next time will go for a 10. Perfect tea length and very flattering.
Bayli Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Too large, size down
I ordered the UK 12R which is supposedly a US 8. Runs really large! I should have sized down to a UK 10 or maybe even an 8 to get the high waist slim fit look it's supposed to be. The fabric is fairly stretchy. Also felt the fabric was a bit cheap and scratchy on the inside, it's unlined and I could imagine it getting sweaty and chafing. The color is beautiful though.
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Sage Slim Pants
Victoria Victoria Beckham
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
true to size and cut with room in the hips
length is a little awkward - i'm not short but this came down to a few inches below my knee, at the widest part of my calf. could be fixed with some double sided tape.
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Red Darwin Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Whoa... talk about running small
I'm usually btwn a 10-12 in E&J (12 if I want to eat!) and I couldn't even zip this up past the waist! Thick, high quality construction but go up 2 sizes for sure ...
Virginia Cutout Sheath
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute cut outs
Playful and sexy without being too much!
Cobalt Cut Out Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD