Ellen C.'s Reviews
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80s powerhouse
Vibe is very 1980s; silhouette overwhelmed me; a little shapeless; did not wear
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Green Sequin Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Chic and flattering
Could wear for a wedding or any formal affair.
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Emerald Piper Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Great party dress, easy to wear
Forgiving cut and fit. Can wear with a regular racerback bra. Comfortable - lined, so sequins do not scratch/itch.
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Emerald Sequin Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Great LBD!
Simple and sophisticated. Nice thick fabric with some stretch.
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Tiffany Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Easy-to-wear, casual summer/vacation dress
Sizing is generous/forgiving. Size small fit easily at 6 weeks postpartum.
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Side Slit Cami Dress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Pretty but could not wear
Dress was lovely but it was too long in the shoulders and way too deeply cut for me to wear it at 2 weeks postpartum.
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Navy Antonia Gown
WATTERS
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Easy to wear for formal affair
Wore this at 2 weeks postpartum for a black tie wedding. It was an easy-to-wear and forgiving dress. Sized up since the dress was fitted at the rib cage and bust. Dress (regular length) was too long for me (5'2") even in high heels; would have preferred the petite length. Dress was a little boring, but it got the job done.
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Black Lace Scoop Neck Gown
Love by Theia
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfy upgrade from basic leggings
Work-appropriate maternity pants. Wore these very late in my third trimester and still found them to be quite large. They will frequently fall down and/or twist, so I found myself having to readjust them a lot.
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Blue Skinny Ponte Maternity Pants
A Pea in the Pod
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Versatile and easy-to-wear maternity dress
Wore this dress comfortably very late in my third trimester. Suitable for lots of occasions. Pretty without being cutesy. Suggest wearing bike shorts underneath.
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Evie Maternity Wrap Dress
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 1R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Good maternity basic; suitable for work; oversized fit
Oversized fit. Size XS fit me easily, even late in 3rd trimester. You'll probably want a tank top or camisole underneath.
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Bailey Maternity Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Pretty color; too low cut
Very pretty color, nice material, and easy fit. However, this was too low cut to be suitable for me for most activities. Certainly couldn't wear it to work without a tank top underneath.
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Peplum Maternity Top
ripe
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Easy to wear but runs very large/long
This was way too big on me even at 29 weeks pregnant. It was also too long for me to wear with flats without the skirt dragging on the ground. May have worked if I had sized down.
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Racerback Ruffle Skirt Maternity Maxi
Ingrid & Isabel
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Runs very small
Was looking high and low for pants to wear to work late in my pregnancy. These were too tight to wear at 29 weeks, even though I sized up relative to my pre-pregnancy size.
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Carrie Maternity Pants
Seraphine
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful dress but very tight up top
Runs very small in the top. Really had to squish my chest in this to fit. Otherwise very beautiful.
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Blue Brooklyn Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Wanted to love this but...
I was searching high and low for a green jumpsuit to wear to a party, but I just couldn't make this work. The fit on top (particularly around the neckline) was a little awkward and the bottom half just looked like pajama pants. Did not wear.
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Harland Open Back Velvet Jumpsuit
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Very fun (and warm) coat
This coat is a little silly and a lot of fun. XS fit perfectly. Very warm.
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Wesley Faux Fur Jacket
LIKELY
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Simple white dress - what you see is what you get
This is a reliable but fairly boring dress. It gets the job done, but it's not going to blow your mind. Wore size 2 and found the fit slightly large. Sleeves were pretty long on me.
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Molly Mini Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfy, casual work pants. RUNS LARGE
These had been unavailable in my normal size (2R) all month, so I threw caution to the wind and ordered them in the 4R. They were gigantic and I could not wear them - much bigger than other Theory pants I've previously rented. Very cute pants overall - just make sure you size down.
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Speckled Cropped Tailored Trousers
Theory
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Nice, clean lines. Snug in the arms.
Nice, sleek overall profile to this blazer. Arms were surprisingly snug. I could only wear a very thin blouse or sleeveless top underneath.
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Navy Open Blazer
Theory
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Work pants that feel like sweatpants
Comfortable but professional work pants. The length was cropped on me, despite my short stature. Size 4 was too large - wish I could have sized down, but a 2 was not available.
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Green Treeca 2K Pants
Theory
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Easy work dress
Easy winter work dress. The 4 was quite large on me - could have easily sized down.
Navy Watts Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
NSFW!
Way too short to wear to work, even with flats and dark tights. (I'm 5' 2"!) Fit elsewhere was slightly large.
Pale Short Sleeve Dolman Shift
Theory
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Basic blazer
I found this piece to be very underwhelming. The color was a muted navy and the cut was a little boxy. The net result was that it looked more frumpy than sleek.
Classic Collarless Blazer
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Great classic black work tote
Bag arrived in excellent condition - If anyone had used it previously, I could not tell. Fits a small, slim laptop easily. Only drawback is that it only has one small, narrow zipper section which does not fit many items.
Jet Black Perry Tote
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Easy winter work dress
Great with black tights for a winter day in the office. Fit is true to size and would work with most body types (though will be a bit short on taller ladies).
Shanice Dress
Club Monaco
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Pay attention to shoulder detailing!
Note that there is detailing at the shoulders - contrast fabric with raw seams - that makes this blazer much more casual than I had originally anticipated. Runs large.
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Hazel Herringbone Blazer
rag & bone
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Pretty green sheath - runs small!
As others have noted, this dress runs small and the material is thinner than I anticipated. Overall, the quality of this dress did not seem as high as for many of the other brands on Rent the Runway. The size Small dress was too form-fitting to wear to work. Color and cut are very pretty.
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Green Ponte Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute, casual blazer. Runs large.
Cute, basic navy blazer. The fabric makes this a pretty casual piece - pairs with jeans, not dress pants (as shown on the model). Unfortunately, the size small was way too large on me and I could not wear the item.
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Evangeline Blazer
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Great LBD
Flattering cut and fit. Ladies with larger busts will definitely need to size up.
Black Brooklyn Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Fun, easy-to-wear jumpsuit that works even on the short girls
Size SR was a very relaxed fit (though not sloppy). Was easy to wear. Needed a safety pin at the front to keep closed (button was unreliable). Length was fine on me (5' 2") with heels.
Black Gemma Jumpsuit
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Fun, easy-to-wear dress for a date night or party
Can be dressed up or down based on accessories. As others have noted, side slits make it NSFW. Would rent again.
Navy Liza Dress
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect party LBD
Great cut and fit. Wore a size 4 - runs on the smaller side. Needs a strapless bra because of the cut of the neckline. Skirt may be quite short on the taller ladies - I had to tug it down several times over the course of the night.
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Black Bridget Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Sophisticated silhouette
Great cut and fit. Wore a size 4 - runs a little smaller than the other Elizabeth + James dresses I've rented previously. Needed to wear a strapless bra.
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Exclusive Kenna Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful dress for many occasions but runs large
Ordered a size 2 to wear for a work event (didn't want anything too fitted), but the dress was way too large. I advise sizing down for your backup
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Magenta Floral Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautifully cut, but not for the short ladies
This dress was beautifully cut. As recommended by others, I ordered one size larger than my normal; the dress was tastefully fitted. Unfortunately for a short lady like me, the dress is very long - the hem reached mid-shin. Ultimately, this length was not flattering, and I opted not to wear the dress.
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Navy Bowery Sheath
LIKELY
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Streamlined and chic
Loved this rental! A plunging neckline makes this dress inappropriate for work, but fun for a summer party. Sizing is definitely small - the size 4 was a pretty slim fit for me and I am narrow(ish) through the hips. Was able to wear with a standard convertible bra.
Rosa Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 108lbs
Bust: 32D
Simple sophisticated sheath
Thought this was a terrific, easy-to-wear sheath dress. It was a little too plain for a wedding, but would be perfect for the office or an after-work event. The piping and hemline keep the conservative cut interesting. Fit was true to size.
Winding Road Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 108lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful dress, but not for my body type
The dress was beautiful in both color and fabric, but it was poorly suited to my body type. I am short with a full bust, so the dress was too snug at top and too long/too loose elsewhere. The long-and-lean ladies should snatch this one up!
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Brilliant Blue Wrap Gown
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
easy cut, beautiful color
Very easy dress to wear; forgiving, thicker fabric; rich color. Perfect for a sophisticated date night.
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Cobalt Oblique Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Festive partywear
Great, easy-to-wear jumpsuit suitable for a casual party. However, it's hard to find a bra that is suitable to wear with this, given the deep armholes and the front cutout. A standard black strapless bra would show in multiple locations in this jumpsuit. Pants were a great trouser cut, but were long on me even with 4-inch heels.
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Amelie Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 108lbs
Bust: 32D