Lara's Reviews
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Colorful and fun!
The dress runs quite large and it took me a while to figure I could clinch it enough with the belt because the fabric is thin enough. With that, it is a very nice fit. Color is very bright, and skirt is definitely short, but because of the long sleeves and tight neck, it still feels elegant. I received lots of compliments as the pattern definitely attracts attention; it's also fun to wear. Fabric is pleasant to wear.
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Cinch Waist Mini Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
lots of lace!
If you love lace, this is for you. Personally it felt a bit overdone / fluffy for me, and it runs a little lose, so i ended up wearing my back-up dress. Deep blue color is very nice.
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Taber Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Original, and flattering fit!
I rented this for a family holiday gathering and it did the job well. Fit is very flattering but tight on the chest, i am quite flat and because of the stretch it was tight. Scale up if you have a larger bust. Pattern is a bit preppy/off trend but that can be fun for occasional wear, and the fabric is comfortable and right temperature for winter indoors.
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Intarsia Flare Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Nice color, on trend but not shiny. Very warm
I ended up not wearing this piece as it is way too warm for Florida even in the winter. Still, rated it a 5 as it fits well and i did love the color, on trend without being overdone.
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Platinum Faux Leggings
Josie by Natori
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Discreet, comfortable and sexy
I ended up not wearing the piece as it felt a bit too formal; also, i am flat chested and the cleavage seemed a bit wide for a work environment, even if for dinner. Not a fan of the double length. on the plus side, it is very comfortable, color is lovely and it is a good mix of sexy without being show-off
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Such A Duchess Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Nice pattern but tight stretch
I normally wear XS as i am very slender, but this one felt too tight. Fabric is very elastic so my chest was completely compressed and bum too visible. I would recommend to size up. I did like the pattern; fabric feels a bit cheap but is thick and comfortable.
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Floral Maze Sheath
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
As comfortable as it is beautiful
This dress is more shiny than I though, thanks to a golden thread. So, it is definitely formal. However, it is SOOO confortable! The back mesh still protects a little from A/C (I don't love that the zipper is so visible, though) and the fabric has a level of stretch, so it's very flattering, but also easy to wear and move about. The lenght worked well for me with heels (5'6)
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Navy Metallic Lace Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Cute and sparkly
Nice clutch; it is however very thin (no inset between the two sides) so doesn't fit much for the size.
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Metallic Prism Large Pouch Clutch
Anya Hindmarch
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Perfect for dancing with the flare skirt!
Loved this dress. It's slightly preppy / conservative at first outlook, but works very well for dancing since it's comfortable and the flare skirt opens up. I also liked the lace details, and though the cut has a "good girl" feel, it's also very useful if you're having dinner or going somewhere with A/C :)
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Meadow Vines Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Lovely! But too wide for me
I went for a normal size for me / slightly up and unfortunately it was too large. Still a very cute cut and color.
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Passion Flower Print Dress
RED Valentino
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Love this top! Perfect for work or time out
I keep receiving compliments for this top - elegant cut, simple but lovely deep green color (perfect for blue eyed people), easy to use in a work setting, or for a night out over jeans. One of my best rentals this year, it's also very comfortable to wear.
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September Two Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Great material, fits with almost anything
I really enjoyed this piece. Shoulders and arms fit a bit tight, but I am small busted and the cleavage is deep, so overall I assessed as fitting right. If you wear a C cup or more, you may want to size up. Initial impression was of a darker piece than expected, but colors stand out nicely - without being too much - so that the piece is easy to fit with jeans or a skirt, or with a suit for work. Doesn't wrinkle so great shirt for travel!
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Dark Botanical Top
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Comfortable, but not very flattering
I rented this for work, but found it more casual than expected, especially because it is a bit baggy (I am very slim). Also, the material is a bit heavy for a sleeveless piece - or vice versa.
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Green Draped Shift
Theory
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Pleasant dress, comfortable fit
Nice material, doesn't wrinkle easy. Comfortable fit.
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Hollis Flare Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Very pretty, a statement without being overdone
I normally have big collarbones but this piece fit nicely. Can be dressed up or down, nice statement without being overly shiny or overdone. Works well on white as well as color.
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Magnolia Resin Flower Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Lovely color, comfortable fabric
I absolutely loved the colors. I'm not a fan of pink and blue, but this one comes out really nicely because of the mix, and great fabric. I am tiny and the bust was perfect; however, the hips were too wide and the waist a bit unflattering, again slightly too large. Great dress for both day and evening.
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Topanga Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Brilliant! Comfortable, elegant yet not overdone
This is a great dress - lots of compliments all night, while I did not feel overdone for a work setting. It's also a very comfortable fit and relatively forgiving at the waist. points of attention: - this dress is very long! I am 5'6 and had to use my tallest wedges, and it was still almost at the ground - the waist is slim, which is very trendy and nice, but means you may want a strapless bra, or pasties if you are large busted and feel comfortable. I think even an X-back bra would show. The color ane material are very beautiful, bright enough yet classy enough, and the flowers totally on trend.
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Botanical Dream Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: SP
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Elegant, bright and confortable
Teh dress is perfect to travel because it doesn't wrinkle much. The color is slightly on the purple side of a blue hue, and very pretty, lots of compliments. It's a bit short for my work environment, but since the shape is straight and the neck is conservative I decided to go for it, pairing it with flat ballerina black shoes to done it down. It was a good material for an A/C cooled room and overall worked well for me.
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Blue Ruffle Flounce Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Absolutely gorgeous! Flowing, colorful and flattering
This is not my usual style, but I absolutely love these pants - considered purchasing them. The material is flowy, yet supple, so they are and look confortable, but are also very flattering. Casual yet elegant, my boyfriend loved them. The colors make them easy to combine with almost any top; i went for navy blue. If you are slim, the waistline is a notch wide; also, they are veery long! I am 5'6 and still had to wear my tallest wedges for the back not to touch the floor, and slip in a tiny belt to keep them up at the waist. Still, totally beautiful, trendy and feminine. Could wear at work as well as for time out with friends. They wrinkle easily, but being so wide it's not a problem IMHO. Being synthetic, they can feel warm in hot, humid weather like in Florida, but can be worn pretty much any other time. Totally recommend this one.
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Floral Annie Pants
Haute Hippie
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
cute and comfortable
This piece is quite fluffy, being doubled everywhere and with the extra layer on top, so it won't be flattering - but it is very cute, and the colors are also nice for taking pictures. The zipper is not easy to close by oneself if you're not very flexible, so something to consider since, like any romper, you will need to remove it completely if you go to the ladies'. Pockets are very confortable and usable (glasses, keys) since they come quite low in the short. make sure you wear a strapless or sports bra, since the top is quite narrow at the shoulders and a regular bra will show. Overall, perfect piece for a vacation day!
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Pink Catamaran Romper
Parker
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Colorful, trendy and fun
This dress runs quite wide, and the ruffle falls just below the hips so overall it's not figure-enhancing; I also found it a bit too short for my work environment. However, the whole family loved the bright colors and modern fit, it is quite fun and cute to wear, and very comfy. Planning to wear it to a concert and for a short vacation.
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Floral Ruffle Duster Shift
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Classy, versatile and cool
When I opened the dress I was not impressed at first - it definitely looks better after ironing. I love the fact that this dress enhances the figure while being confortable to wear all day. Also, the wrapwas large enough to cover the cleavage so i didn't need to wear a cami underneath (though I did add a piece of fabric tape just in case). Slightly long, but remains modern thanks to the stripes and asymmetrical cut, so that this dress is interesting, yet discreet for a work environment. Enjoyed wearing it very much!
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White Stripe Vivien Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
lovely color, not the best fit for me
This top is a bit more red than orange compared to the picture. Very nice color and feel, but as others noticed the straps are too long and even with tape didn't seem to fit (I have small shoulders), whole the sleeves were a bit constraining for movement. Overall, not the best RTR top in my opinion.
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Floral Bronwen Blouse
Shoshanna
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Cute, fitting, summery
This is a very well done piece - short, but not too short; colorful, but not overdone; nice cleavage, but doesn't show anything too much. I work it for a pool day party and it was perfect! The fabric is soft and fresh. However, being a short romper i did not feel like going out with it for an evening social activity and only felt comfortable for day social gatherings.
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Red Jayme Romper
Greylin
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Large, sturdy and colorful
The bag is quite large, so great for a day outdoors or, in my case, to carry a laptop. Color is a bit brighter than I'd have thought from the picture; the darker border create a nice and somewhat informal contrast. I did miss an internal pocket; instead, it's only one large compartment with no closed zipped areas or divisions.
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Apricot Adeline Tote
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
A grown up twist on a classic girly dress
This dress feels like what I would wear as a girl - except for the nice fabric, nice-fitting bust and skirt doubling to avoid transparencies. It's quite nice on the bust for people who, like me, don't have a large one, but does accentuate an hourglass figure so it will show any belly or sides. It has an elastic waist which I felt was a bit too plain, so I wore it with a thin leather belt, which fitted nicely. Dark red or peach would also likely work well for the belt. Simple but cute.
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Sleeveless Provence Block Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Original, elegant and comfortable!
The fabric is a very light polyester that feels like silk, fresh and supple. Very flattering and spring-like. I love the colors! Fits well over jeans or a white pant. The figure is quite fitting, enhancing the waist. The cleavage tends to open so you will likely need to wear something under it, depending on your bust size
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Yellow Floral Wrap Top
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Stunning! lovely color, modern style, soft fabric
I wore this dress on my birthday and received compliments all night! the fabric feels soft and fresh, and the skirt has openings which allow to walk easily without being overdone. The bust is supported which prevents it from falling, and the color palette is very "fresh" and perfect for spring. The dress arrived without the belt and feels better with one, also to support the waist (the skirt is very long, I had to wear my tallest heels to walk in it). I choose a thin blue one and it looked good - may actually have made it more modern. A dark red belt ir white may also fit. Great for the season, highly recommended!
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Floral Carmen Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Lovely color, original cut, but not flattering
I have a tiny bust and am skinny in general, and this dress was not flattering. It also doesn't allow to wear a padded bra or something underneath, so I ended with a very flat figure and the front cutout right under the ribs, which was not alluring in my case. The color and fabric are nice so it may be great for other body shapes.
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Red Ashley Cut Out Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Lovely dress! very wide at the hips
I loved the dress, very cute, shiny fabric, but not overdone. However, the top fitted ok but even considering the skirt is made to bluff out, it was really oversized for me in spite of having somewhat wide hips.
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Lemon Floral Jacquard Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Not for everyday work
The jacket look nice in the picture and is, indeed, of a very soft material. However, the material is fairly shiny and of strong contrast, so it felt more like a stage item to be seen from far than for everyday work. Also, I ordered a 2 to fit over a light pullover for cool weather but it felt very large, I recommend ordering true to size or one size down.
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Navigator Jacket
Laveer
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Nice jacket, comfortable and elegant
I have a tiny torso and this jacket was almost too small, so definitely I recommend going up one or two sizes. It is nicely finished and comfortable to wear. it is also very warm, almost too much for an office environment. Because it is so tiny, I wore it with a black sleeveless tank top
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White Lana Tweed Jacket
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Beautiful color and interesting cut, while staying simple
The fabric is comfortable and a bit thick, which makes it nice to wear even in an environment with A/C. The dress is relatively simple, but feels elegant because of the modern asymmetrical cut. It's also a beautiful color, which stands out without being overdone.
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Cobalt Blue Asymmetrical Dress
Milly
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Excellent fit! Comfortable yet seamless
This dress is not my favorite style but I admit it was a perfect fit - discrete enough for work, elegant enough for an evening out and very well cut. I have an hourglass body and petite torso and it was a perfect fit, comfy and sexy without being overdone
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Black Scalloped Bow Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Very versatile - great for work and the evening out
I was at first a bit perplexed opening the bag because the dress is more purple than I expected from the picture. This dress wears very well, is comfortable, and the fabric is not only soft but warm enough to be comfortable in an air conditioned space. I wore it with a long necklace and flats for the day and a statement one + bracelet + heels for the evening and it was well suited for both. I have a small bust and the waist fell slightly low for me, so it seems to be well fitted also for tall people or who has a longer / larger bust than me.
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Sugar Beet Caley Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Great jacket for a spring evening
The jacket is perfect for Florida this time of year - good to keep out the fresh breeze while not too warm. And it first with almost any clothes and style - jeans or a skirt. I recommend going one size up, I have a very small bust and normally use size 0 or XS but here size 2 was a great fit.
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Black Floral Lace Bomber Jacket
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Cute, elegant, not ideal of you are flat chested
The dress looks elegant and not cheap at all, a modern and edgy LBD. However, I am very flat chested and it wasn't flattering - the cleavage is deep and strap small to use a bra that would give real support, so it didn't work well for me.
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Black Weaved Skirt Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Great material, very short in the back
Very soft! really nice to wear and touch. Unfortunately this one fit a bit small and especially very short in the back for my style, you may want to go one size up if you want it to arrive nearer the waist.
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Neva Jacket
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Very versatile outfit!
Love this dress - comfortable, conservative enough for work / a school panel yet modern and cute with the split shoulders and flare shirt. The material is also very smooth and good quality.
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Blue Alvilla Bergen Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Charming, but so short!
I'm going to edit my review because, at first, I was disappointed by the fact that this dress felt too short for me to use as a dress - I used it on a different occasion instead, as a tunic over jeans. Paired with a nice bag and shoes, I received compliments all night on my outfit! This is a great little dress, elegant, comfy and in a great material. However, I am 5'6'' and it really runs too short on me! Had to use it as a tunic, with pants underneath, as it really felt barely longer than a t-shirt.
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Clarance Shift
RED Valentino
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs