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So much fabric
Pheo Polka Dot Printed Maxi Skirt
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 163lbs
Bust: 34C
didn't love in person, straps are strange
Athena Midi Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 163lbs
Bust: 34C
okay - TTS
Gingham Midi Dress
MICHAEL KORS
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 163lbs
Bust: 34C
Almost bought it! LOVED
Windbreaker Jacket
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 163lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs small
Yvonne Skirt
Sea New York
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs huge
Knot Waist Shirt Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy but not flattering
Boho Midi Dress
Marine Layer
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Oversized and the yellow is discolored
Padded Puffer Jacket
OOF
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Very stiff but cute!
Shearling Collared Bonnie Jacket
Modern Citizen
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Too cropped for me
Scallop Trimmed Crew Neck Sweater
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
The coziest jacket with a fun look
This jacket fits TTS. I was able to wear sweaters under it too. It's so soft - looks structured but it's not which makes it really comfortable. Debated buying it.
Patterned Shearling Biker Jacket
NVLT
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs very big and super stiff because of the leather interior
Collarless Buckled Shearling Jacket
DUNST
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs big
Floral Mesh Mock Neck Top
Sanctuary
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs small
Rayleen Button Front Cardigan
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute but runs small!
If you’re between sizes, go up. This was tight in the chest and arms. Cute pattern but just didn’t work for me.
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Elizabeth Printed Dress
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34C
Size down
I’d size down one size but don’t sure that would even help the chest area. The sides on the chest were sticking straight out. I guess you could use tape to help keep it close to your body, but could’ve been smaller elsewhere too. Typically wear an 8 and should’ve sized down to a 6.
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Stassie Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 153lbs
Bust: 34C
Nothing exciting but cute!
I loved the fabric of this sweater and the look of it. It’s a little bit shorter than I’d normally prefer but it was so cute and soft. Probably wouldn’t rent it again just because it wasn’t anything that really stood out but if I owned it, I would probably wear regularly.
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Textured Saddle Sleeve Turtleneck
VINCE.
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 153lbs
Bust: 34C
Too itchy
This sweater was cute enough for a casual setting. The sleeves are more of a bell sleeve. I liked the design and it fit well but I ended up taking it off before leaving the house because it was so itchy.
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Sage Collared Sweater
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 153lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this! Wore it a bunch.
I’m currently between a medium and large and the medium fit well! I loved this coat. It’s a little shorter than I’d prefer in a winter coat, but it’s very warm and super cute.
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Golden Years Faux Shearling Jacket
Unreal Fur
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 153lbs
Bust: 34C
Top is strange!
Dress is really cute and simple with a little extra flare. I didn’t end up wearing because the sweetheart neckline portion (under the mesh/transparent fabric) has no boning or anything to keep it up. The mesh fabric adds a tiny bit of additional support but not enough to keep it up. If you have some strong tape, it could be a good option. The large fit me a little better than the medium but the chest area didn’t stay up at all on the large and probably wouldn’t have looked nice taped.
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Carlotta Dress
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 153lbs
Bust: 34C
Enormous
This jacket runs enormous - felt like it was 2-3 sizes too big. Could not wear.
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Mountain Check Coat
The Fifth Label
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Cute in person
Would size up one size. Normal size was a little tighter than I’d prefer.
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Houndstooth Blazer
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Size down
Normally a size 8 but ordered this in a 6 and it was still really flowy. The chest area is a little tight, but definitely doable. The biggest flaw for me was that the sleeves seemed to stick out. Not a normal puff just sticking out. Didn’t end up wearing.
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Orange Puff Sleeve Tiered Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Just okay!
The shirt was a little bit shorter than I’d prefer but was able to slightly tuck it in. The fabric for the sleeves doesn’t make it easy to tuck in, though. It got very wrinkly throughout the day but the weight of the material and style overall were nice.
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Caftan Sleeve Blouse
Club Monaco
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Perfect!
Loved this jacket so much. It was a perfect fit/true to size and super comfortable during a very long day of meetings.
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Printed Borrem Blazer
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
So many compliments!
Wore this blazer to work and got a lot of compliments on it. I loved the fit and felt it was true to size. The sleeves felt a tiny bit shorter than normal, but I rolled them to make it less noticeable.
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Rose Plaid Blazer
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Sleeves are so tight.
This shirt was cute in person but the sleeves were SO tight on both button options. The body of the shirt was also a little more fitted than I'd prefer but unwearable mainly for the tight sleeves. I would size up in this.
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Racindra Top
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34C
So comfy and cute - not the best for a bigger butt
This dress was so cute for a bridal shower early spring - wasn't too heavy. Loved this dress but was not as flattering on a bigger butt/pear shape.
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Oatmeal Sweater Dress
Moon River
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute but never wore it
Based on the reviews, I ordered a size up and got the large. Medium would've been better. Did not end up wearing even though large still fit just slightly baggier than I'd prefer.
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Floral Printed Mock Neck Top
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34C
Very tight
This shirt was really cute, but very thick and tight - not a ton of stretch. The crop was fine with high waisted jeans. I did not wear it - typically a true Medium but would've been better with a Large in this.
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Raisin Corset Top
Louna
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs very small
This was sent to me last minute because my original dress was unavailable. It's much prettier in person - something I would've never rented based solely off the picture online. I usually would wear a 6 or 8 and the 8 was still extremely tight in the hip/butt area but baggy up top.
Red Romantic Illusion Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34C
Love this dress! I got so many compliments at the wedding.
After reading the reviews on this about the bust area, I ordered the 4 and the 6 (normally wear a 6). The size 4 fit great. The length of this midi dress was perfect and the open back was great. My only issue was that one of the 2 hook-and-eye closures at the top of dress holding me in came off of the dress almost immediately after putting it on. It seemed like it was from just constant wear as the closure literally just fell down my back as I was standing there. Luckily there were two on the dress and I had no other issue the rest of the night.
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Greta Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Rented for a wedding but didn't end up wearing...chose a different dress.
I rented this for a wedding along with two others. This dress had no reviews submitted at the time so I went in with no expectations. It was very pretty in person, but much heavier than expected. The high neck was nice for this time of year, but the length was a bit awkward on me at 5'6. I felt it needed to be an inch shorter or longer. It also makes a little bit of noise when moving because of the shimmery layer underneath the lace.
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Facade Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C
Rented this for a wedding but didn't end up wearing it.
I rented this dress and two others. After reading the reviews, I went a size up and I'm glad I did. I didn't end up wearing this dress because I liked one of the others a little bit better but overall this is a great dress. The open back with the strap across is so cute. The bottom of the dress in the back also has a zipper which adds a little extra detail.
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Leave it to Lace Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 34C