Sara's Reviews
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Fits huge
I got the zero so I could not size down. I am 110 pounds, 5' 3", and my measurements are 31 bust, 23 waist, and 34 hip. There is no excuse for making this dress run so large. Rent the Runway's embracing of Vanity Sizing is why I am no longer a member.
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Floral Ruched Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Way too big
I got the zero, so I could not size down. I am 110 pounds, 5' 3", and my measurements are 31 bust, 23 waist, and 34 hip. There is no excuse for making this dress run so large. Rent the Runway's embracing of Vanity Sizing is why I am no longer a member.
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Pink Petal Print Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Super cute cords
I originally rented the 4, found them too big, so I got the 2 instead. These are more like ankle pants on us shorties - I'm 5'3" so if you're shorter than that, these will fit like petite pants. Nice richly colored and patterned cords with the little kick at the bottom.
Tailored Crop Flare Jeans
Free People
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
SUPER LOOOOOOONG
It's hard to find a casual maxi dress that is a true maxi and not a mid or lower calf length, and I say that as a 5' 3" woman so that tells you how hard they are to find. I am often right in between petite and regular sizing, so I wear both. This dress, with 3" heeled boots on, still puddled around my ankles on the floor. I suspect someone of my height could wear it with taller heels, but the whole reason I was getting this dress is for a casual look, so I sent it back unworn. I may rent it again in petite sizing some day, but the description says under 5'2" should wear petite, and really, unless you want to wear this with 5" heels, that estimation is incorrect. I would say 5' 4" or under should wear petite, depending on footwear.
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Cassidy Shirt Maxi
Hutch
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Amazing dress, if you can get it on...
The problem with this dress is that it needs a bit more stretch to work as-designed. It isn't too small per se, and honestly, as others have pointed out, if you size up it's just gonna look odd and bunchy. The problem with this dress is it acts like it is stretchier than it is, a problem that would mostly be fixed with the addition of a back zipper. That said, I loved it so much I actually bought it, because I love warm winter dresses, and I love green, and it fits really beautifully. Also, it is fitted throughout the waist, not just at the smallest point like a skater dress, so you have to be comfortable with showing off your lower waist. But yeah, is it a workout to get it on? Yep. Is it comfortable AF once it's on and beautiful? Yep.
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Intarsia Flare Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Meh
This didn't feel fancy enough for my event. Other than the low-cut neckline, it felt to me almost like a longer work/office dress. The cut is very pretty so I think in a better fabric, I would like it more. But the fabric feels very thin and cheap and polyesterish to me.
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Last Word Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
VERY true that this one runs big
It's cute, it is my backup. I will probably wear one of the longer ones I rented for my event, however. You can wear an almost-normal bra with it so that's good. It is, however, rather on the generous side, size-wise.
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Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Really lovely and face framing
This is a really pretty little coat for crisp fall evenings. It has a face-framing collar and nips your waist. Would rent again.
Stripe Sammy Coat
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Lovely construction, but...
This is nice leather, really well constructed. But... the flap in front basically hits you in the face if you are short, and try to wear it closed, so I wore it open one night, then returned it. I'm only 5'3" so I imagine even more petite ladies would be hit in the nose instead of the chin. This probably looks lovely on a swan ;)
Modern Domination Leather Jacket
Asilio
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful but not the best for a long day
This is a gorgeous dress with a nice thick knit and perfect fit. However the sleeves were itchy, so I wore this only a few hours and it was perfect. I think the sleeves would have been too itchy for a full day but a few hours? Fine. Very flattering for your curves.
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Brose Roll Neck Dress
Temperley London
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Perfect fit
This was perfect for an hourglass figure who likes a fitted waist. Comfortable, exactly as described.
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Black Vegan Leather Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Ohh those sleeves!
You will feel like a Disney villain in these sleeves and the material and construction is nice and thick and weighty so the sleeves have a wonderful drape to them. The stand-up collar is quite face-framing as well and futuristic. Sleek, flattering, wonderful dress and very comfortable.
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Black Bell Sleeve Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Very cute but wear with a slip!
I added a black silk knit shrug to mine because I don't like sleeveless and a white plastic beaded necklace, but this was very cute and good quality. I had to iron it but given that it was almost sailcloth in thick cottonness, it took an iron well. However, bear in mind the design is apron-like and buttons on the back near the sides (like two aprons joined at the hips that overlap, but don't actually close) so unless you're wearing this someplace with zero wind, you need some kind of slip. (I chose white lace bike shorts underneath) as San Francisco is extremely windy.
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Citrus Floral Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Cute, but not perfect
The pocket placement was a little odd on this otherwise cute dress, so if you have hips at all even with there being plenty of room in there, the pockets are going to stick out. The sleeves were also a bit on the snug side, but the pocket issue is really what made this unwearable for me. I thought about going up a size but the waist was already a bit big, so I suspect a bigger size would have just resulted in a tent.
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Emmy Shirtdress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Gorgeous dress, oddly cheap looking (and feeling) lining
This was gorgeous, love the midi length, the collar, and the sleeves, however the exposed lining fabric was super cheap-looking (very obvious polyester) so I didn't wear it to my event.
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Black and White Floral Lace Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Gorgeous, but maybe not for anything bigger than a B-cup
This dress was fantastic, like a lot of dresses from this designer. Love the scuba fabric for dressy events because it's tight without feeling restrictive; comfy. However I couldn't wear it because of the horizontal slit. On a woman with a chest, it opens up and becomes like a broad smile displaying your braless cleavage in not a good way. I suspect on a small chested woman this would look stunning.
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Burgundy Kate Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Beautiful, but strangely tiny sleeves as others have said
I didn't read the reviews on this one till after I selected it as one of my unlimited items, and I should have. As just about everyone said, the sleeves were unbelievably tiny. I would have had two get two sixes too large to get the sleeves on, and then it would have been baggy everywhere else. A pity, as this really looks lovely.
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Geometric Block Off Sheath
Antonio Berardi
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Almost too cute
I would have worn this dress to a sunny outdoor party but I couldn't really find the right shoes to wear with it. Buttons on the chest do that thing where they are too far apart so it gapes when you move in certain ways, so I affixed a tiny safety pin on the inside which fixed the issue. It's odd that designers keep doing this - no matter how a button-down fits, if the buttons are too far apart it's going to gape when you move around.
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Cherry Orchard Ruffle Shirtdress
Draper James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
The elusive cute/elegant party dress
Loved it. Fit is perfect, cap sleeves give just enough cover when you don't want to go sleeveless. I am 5'3" so it landed just beneath the knee which is the ideal length for me.
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Peony Sequin Garden Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Super cute, thick material for fall
I am in love with this very Megan Draper dress. It's a very thick material, very forgiving, cute cut. I added a cropped turtleneck underneath, black tights, and charcoal boots. Will be sad when it's time to send it back!
Graphic Lucia Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
So stinking cute
This is an adorable dress. The fabric and zipper feel a little cheap for the original cost, but the cut and color combo is still very cute. Love the little patch pockets. Very Peggy Olson.
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Brewster Shift Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Perfect Dress, but length is a mystery
I've rented this dress three times, or tried to... The first time I rented it, I loved it. The whole thing is made out of the same thick stretch fabric - it's just one long stretchy tube - and is super flattering and comfortable. I didn't even need a bra which is never the case for me because the whole dress just holds you in and up like you've been dipped in black ink. However, two of the three times I have ordered this, I was sent one that was too short. So I think either the length varies, or RTR sent me the long one accidentally the first time I ordered it. When I order this dress I have to either order the long and wear MASSIVE heels, or risk it being too short, which is weird given that *I* am relatively short.
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Black Jenna Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110110110lbs
Bust: 30C
Not for medium-chested ladies
Thin fabric, quite see-through, and because it's almost backless, good luck finding a slip to go under it. This is also one of those dresses where you can't immediately see the value/expense of the dress. This fabric is sparkly and pretty, but probably won't last very long and already arrived with a few snaggy bits in various places. Also I have a very hourglass figure, and the waist didn't come in enough so it just sort of floated between the chest and the hips and hung there. I suspect the dress would be lovely on a daring person who is more straight up and down and had a small chest and who is willing to invest in a NuBra. Also it would be better if it flared out a bit after the knees. It is a column dress, which in this case actually inhibits movement a bit as you find yourself making shorter strides to accommodate there not being much room at the ankles.
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Silver Streak Gown
GALVAN
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Nice rich color.
Everything about this dress fit amazingly well. It even works without a bra because of the way it is structured, so for a C-cup that's pretty good. The only drawback is the straps to hang up the dress aren't offset (attached half an inch or so beneath the top of the dress) like some dresses, so you really have to fight to keep them shoved down in there. Also it does wrinkle - not necessarily easily - but I certainly had to iron the bottom when it arrived.
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Royal Blue Cape Gown
Mignon
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Elegant dress, but probably better on someone with a smaller bust.
At 34C the back straps had nothing to anchor them, causing side-gape in the blue fabric. It needs a third strap in back for support and to prevent side-gape. But again - probably not a problem for smaller chested ladies. I got this as part of the so-called "Unlimited" subscription, so I will wear one of the other dresses.
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Jewel Block Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C