Talya's Reviews
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Great Summer Work Top - Runs Small!
I am traditionally a 4 on top (6 on bottom) but, based on reviews, I sized up. I'm so glad I did. The 6 fit me perfectly and if you're more busty than the average gal, you might even need two sizes up. Perfect lightweight fabric for summer! Paired with leggings (because WFH), but could easily pair with a pencil skirt or pants.
Malia V-Neck Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Very comfy but high slit!
Very cozy sweater. Perfect for post-Christmas staycation. But the slit on the side is much higher than it appears in pictures. In the picture, I'm wearing high waisted jeans from Madewell, and the slit is still an inch or two above the top of the jeans. Wound up wearing a tank underneath, but beware!
Green Oversized Crewneck Sweater
Club Monaco
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Classic dress for work - runs true to Black Halo sizing!
Beautiful dress and perfect for a cooler summer day in the office. Love Black Halo dresses, but be wary that this runs small (though true to other BH dresses I've rented). I average a size 6 in most dresses but definitely glad I followed others advice and rented a size 8 in this one!
Pink Rowan Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Very cute, small fro Draper James
I rented this piece for work and, according to other reviews, sized up from my usual Draper James size. Definitely the right call. For reference, I am typically a 6 in dresses (size 2/4 top with 6+ bottom) and always wear a 4 in Draper James. This time, I went with a 6 and the arms are tight, but manageable. Very cute dress, but size accordingly!
Floral V-Neck Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Absolutely obsessed with this comfy dress!
This dress is so incredibly comfortable and soft, I could wear it every day. And it still wouldn't wrinkle! It's formal enough to be paired with flats or pumps for the office, but different shoes and jewelry and it would make a great brunch piece too. Runs true to Draper James size, which runs a bit large as compared to other brands. Might consider purchasing!
Floral Ponte A-Line Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Classic LK Bennett piece. Great for the office.
Classic LK Bennett. Fits true to size. Color is absolutely stunning - I got so many compliments! My only minor complaint is that the sleeves bunch up a bit funny when you bend your elbows. Would seriously consider buying it if it weren't so pricey!
Lemoni Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Runs way too big all the way around.
Beautiful, comfortable daytime dress. But it runs VERY big. I'm usually between a 4-6 in dresses (2 on top, 6 on bottom) so I thought - based on reviews - a small would be okay for me. I would've had to wear a cami and taped it up or worn serious heels/wedges. I was very disappointed because I loved the pattern and material! Will maybe try again in an XS.
Grecia Maxi
TART Collections
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
So much better on than on the hanger!
I rented this dress for work. I love LK Bennett and am squarely a 6 in the brand (sometimes a 4 in others - small waist, bigger hips). When this dress came, though, it did not look good on the hanger. (My husband asked if I was planning to wear the "sunburned cheetah" dress to work). But I tried it on anyways and absolutely LOVED how it looked on me and fit, especially with the ties in the middle. A beautiful dress.
Damiell Animal Print Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Fits funny with pockets but great pattern
Rented this for work. I love LK Bennett and am a pretty solid 6 in the brand (I vary between a 4 and 6 depending on the brand). But this dress fell awkwardly around my hips with the pockets and created a bit of a paunch. Too bad!
Kaleigh Blue Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Beautiful Color; A Little Worn
I absolutely loved this dress. It ran true to DVF sizing. I'm between a 4-6 in most clothes (small top, larger bottom) and 6 in DVF tends to fit me. The top was a little large on me with the zipper in back but with my hair down no one could tell. Got tons of compliments at work! May have considered purchasing but some of the lace was torn due to wear.
Blue Ainsley Corded Lace Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Perfect dress for evening, cocktail attire wedding!
Rented this dress for a 4:30 PM cocktail attire wedding in Atlanta, GA. It was perfect with the sheath underneath that doesn't go the full length. Usually wear a 4-6 but the 4 wasn't available so I went with the 6. It was a touch too big so I'd definitely recommend true to size for this dress. Paired with gold heels and received tons of compliments!
Rouge Suzette Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Great jumpsuit! Sexy but not slutty.
Rented for a rehearsal dinner. Usually 4-6 because of a small top and bigger bottom but found that the 8 worked best here. Taped my girls so that they wouldn't fall out of the top and it worked like a dream. Got so many compliments!
Black Kyara Tux Jumpsuit
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Cute sweater, awkward pocket
This sweater is very comfortable and cute but the pocket is very strange as you can see. The pocket is oversized and awkwardly low down.
Lyon Sweater
ELLIATT
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Great winter skirt - longer than appears!
Rented this skirt for work. Extremely comfortable. It was great for a cold winter day paired with a black turtleneck and boots. But beware - the model must have super long legs because it hit me well below the knees, even wearing it at my natural waist!
Tin Grey Knit Skirt
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Cute dress, too short if you have a booty
This dress fit perfectly. I was so excited to pair it with a cardigan and wear it to work... and then I turned around. If you have a butt, it might be too short for your comfort in the back! Too bad - I really liked it.
Olive Ava Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Perfect spring graduation dress
Wore this dress to compliment the purple robes for my law school graduation. Perfect fit. Quite comfortable. Highly recommend!
Pepin Sheath
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Beautiful dress. Amazing fit.
Rented for a gala. Loved it!! Fit perfectly up top and flowy around the bottom - perfect for a pear/hourglass figure.
Navy Petunia Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Great fit for work or every day wear
Rented this for work through Unlimited. It fit perfectly and I was so thrilled I wore it later with jeans. Will probably rent again!
Blue Printed Sweater
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Very cute and classy but beware of slit!
I rented this for my husband's work holiday party. It was super pretty and classy, with just a touch sexy because of the keyhole. But what I didn't realize until about halfway through the night was that the slit on the back of the dress goes up pretty high. It wasn't too much of a problem, but I wasn't aware of it earlier and I really wish I would have been so as to avoid any potential faux pas.
Black Giana Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4