Josie's Reviews
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25 reviews
Beautiful summertime work dress that also works for date night.
Perfect fit, with enough fabric in the waist to belt the dress but is still flattering left as is. I’ll definitely rent this again - I debated keeping it.
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Havana Dress
Brochu Walker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30H
Short skort, but loved the look - rent with the matching shirt!
I’m 5’4” and this skort was very short, but made for a perfect outfit for a hot summer day spent outside. Wore with the matching shirt, and loved how the set looked. I do think that if you have larger hips/butt, you will need to size up. The 6 was a bit big in the waist but tight on my hips.
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Sid Skort
Rachel Antonoff
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30H
Adorable print, perfect for hot weather.
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James Shirt
Rachel Antonoff
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30H
Not big bust friendly at all.
Way too small, both in terms of bust size and length.
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Gretchen Stripe Poplin Shirt
rag & bone
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30H
Absolutely gorgeous dress with stretch.
I rented this in a 4 and a 6 - the 4 fit much better, but since I was working an event, I sized up so that I could walk around with more ease. Order your actual size; I felt like the trade-off of walking around easier wasn't worth the gaping in the chest. This dress is clearly meant to be tight in the best, most flattering ways! Other than that, this dress is a stunner!
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Rowenna Floral Velvet Dress
Autumn Adeigbo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 134lbs
Bust: 30H
If 5'6" and under, you will need heels for this dress!
This dress is beautiful but very long. I am 5'4" and wore it with 2.5" heels, and the dress dragged on the floor behind behind me. Had to pick up the dress and walk around like I was an extra on "Bridgerton" to avoid staining/ruining the bottom.
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Layton Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 134lbs
Bust: 30H
Lovely dress - works even if you accidentally size up
I rented a 4 when I should have rented a 2, but the dress still fit beautifully - I just had to tie the waist as tight as I could get it. Great color, great length, breathable fabric - perfect for work! My only complaint is that the fabric wrinkled if you so much as looked at it wrong, but when it's 90F outside, who cares.
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Yellow Tie Waist Shirtdress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Beautiful and flattering: a must-rent!
This is just the most absolutely lovely day dress. I wore this twice for work occasions and received so many lovely compliments. I felt like a princess in this. Please rent this - you may end up keeping it! I will probably buy this dress soon. Fits TTS and really is just so flattering. Length is great, fabric felt lovely and was breathable but not flimsy.
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Smocked Midi Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Cute romper but heavy fabric!
Oh this fit so well but wow, was the fabric thick. I about melted the afternoon I wore this out for brunch! Still, it was worthwhile - the length was perfect, I loved how adjustable the neckline was, and despite my general aversion to rompers that don't have belt loops, I felt like this one was flattering enough on my waist. I'm absolutely renting it again once it cools down a bit in NYC!
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Portia Romper
TRAVE Denim
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 30H
Nice work blouse, not sheer like I expected!
This was an adorable blouse that I enjoyed wearing to work (I paired it with cropped, tailored army green cargo pants). I thought it'd be more sheer than it actually is, so I wore a camisole underneath. I ended up being a bit too warm, and it wasn't until I got home that I realized the blouse wasn't actually so see-through that I needed a layer underneath. My mistake! The length of this is perfect to tuck in, or leave hanging, and the stitching was so fun.
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Sheer Floral Reef Top
Anna Sui
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 30H
Nice shorts, but wish they were shorter.
While I loved the adorable pattern of these shorts, and the fact that the white fabric was not see through, I felt that these were a bit too long on me (I'm about 5'4" and have a short torso, so these were only a couple inches above my knee). I suppose that the longer length makes them office-friendly but I honestly just felt kind of frumpy wearing these. They looked very nice on, and I did get compliments on them, but they just weren't my style.
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Floral Paper Bag Shorts
Love, Whit by Whitney Port
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 30H
This dress made me love the color orange.
What a lovely summer dress! Perfectly suited for the office (if you have a more lax dress code) and post-work drinks and dinner. The center cut-out made for a fun little twist (pun intended) on a shirt dress, and thankfully didn't expose too much skin. I truly loved how this dress flowed, the length, the feel of the fabric in the heat, and how much fun the color was. It can be easily dressed up or down, which makes it more versatile than other summer dresses I've rented (or purchased).
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Orange Tie Dye Shirtdress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 30H
Cute, casual romper that's easy to wear.
This is me being nitpicky but I wish this had a slightly different design so I could have belted it; the romper was a tad too loose in the waist but not so big that it felt oversized. It was perfect for casual weekend wear. If anything, it was warmer than I expected (the denim feels substantial) so keep that in mind if you're renting this during the summer months.
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Zips Denim Flight Romper
7 For All Mankind
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Perfect spring or summer wedding dress!
I couldn't get over how cute this dress looks IRL! It looked a little large and perhaps too twee on the hanger, but fit beautifully, gave a defined waist thanks to the bow tie faux belt, and was perfectly cheerful and appropriate for an outdoor afternoon/evening wedding (the length was about two inches above my knee, which was something I was worried about initially - I didn't want the dress to be too short). The fabric of the dress was also surprisingly cool, which I was grateful for. I could have dressed this down with sneakers for a brunch date, too.
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Long Sleeve Paint Garden Dress
La Vie Rebecca Taylor
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Very sweet blouse for casual work look!
I'm not a ruffles type of person but this blouse was too cute to not rent. Despite it being on the cropped side, I loved how this look. I paired it with high rise straight legged denim jeans and espadrilles for work, and received many compliments. The fabric is airy without feeling too thin which helped in the heat, and the neckline isn't so low cut that those of us with larger busts wouldn't feel uncomfortable or have a larger bra stick out. Again, just be aware that this is somewhat cropped so unless you own a lot of high-rise bottoms, you will be showing some stomach with this!
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Warner Blouse
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Very versatile, and shockingly warm fabric.
This tank is so much nicer in person - and longer than you'd expect. I could have worn it as a (very short) mini dress! I just was not expecting the fabric to be as thick and warm as it is, which made styling it a bit difficult during the current heatwave here in NYC. I wore it tucked into a black denim paperbag skirt for work, and loved the look, but I was admittedly a little overheated. I think I'll re-rent this when the weather cools down, to wear with leggings with a long-sleeved shirt or thin turtleneck underneath or over an oversized denim shirt as a layered dress look.
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Honore Tank
Sandro
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Would have been amazing if I could close it!
Whoa, does this dress run small! I went two sizes up and was only able to button the lowest two buttons. I am unsure how many sizes up I would have needed to go to get the dress to close over my bust. I have no idea how the sizing on this dress works! I still managed to make it work by wearing a camisole under the dress, which was a cute enough look, but I was disappointed as I had hoped to keep this dress. The cut and the pattern is so much fun yet very work-appropriate; if you can get this dress to fit, I imagine you'd fall in love and not return it. In general, if you have a larger chest, skip this.
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Multi Floral Printed Puff Sleeve Dress
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
I wish it wasn't so baggy.
This looked pretty cute on but honestly I wish it was more fitted. It was pretty oversized and the drawstring at the waist doesn't pull tight enough to give you a more fitted appearance - it just hikes the shorts up. So I was left with a very short but still very baggy romper.
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Patch Pocket Romper
Pam & Gela
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Looked great but made for a smaller torso
This was an adorable romper with a fantastic print that only fit me because I have a small torso. There was so little room between the shoulders and crotch in this that it was actually funny. It fit TTS in the waist, bust, and hips so I don't think it was an issue of me having ordered a size too small? That aside, it really looked great on and the length was just right if not a bit on the shorter side - taller wearers might find it too short.
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Blurry Floral Romper
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
So cute and sexy!
I wanted to buy this and I should have, but I'll definitely rent it again. This fit so well, was the perfect length, gave me a great shape due to the belt, and was comfortable to wear all day and all evening during a heatwave in Chicago. I did wear a camisole underneath so I could keep the zipper unzipped without exposing too much. I received no less than a dozen compliments and felt so confident in this. I did go up one size as I was worried about the bust area not fitting, and admittedly I did have the belt as tight as it could get, but my normal size wouldn't have fit in the chest for sure. If you're not super busty, order your actual size for the best fit in the waist.
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Leopard Print Utility Romper
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Laughably tiny
I could barely get this over my hips and couldn't get it over my shoulders at all. I'm not sure who this was made for. I guess I should have sized up two or three sizes? Disappointing to say the least, because it looked really cute on the hanger.
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White Printed Romper
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Absolutely perfect, I should just buy and keep it.
I cannot begin to explain how much I love this piece. I should keep it. I will cry when I drop it off. If I have any caveat about this romper, it's that I think it'd be incredibly short and not work-appropriate on anyone taller than 5'5". But gosh, did this look incredible and chic on! A perfect summer office outfit for any work environment that is more on the casual side.
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Chambray Shirt Collar Romper
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Designed for someone taller and less curvy, but still really cute!
This dress was definitely made for someone a few inches taller than me, and with less junk in the trunk, as the design of the dress combined with my tush made the dress ride up quite a bit when walking. I was glad that I had the foresight to wear shorts underneath the dress. The riding up created a strange puffed out look in the back, but I honestly didn't mind because the overall look of the dress was cute - a great way to look sharp but fun at work. I did feel that the dress runs big, but I think I'm going to try renting it again in a size down to see if it fits better (there was a lot more room up top than I expected for a size 4). If you are petite with a booty, I'd consider skipping this dress unless you're ok with a not-perfect fit and the dress riding up (although this dress would probably look great with leggings underneath, which would help with the latter issue!).
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Blue Stripe Tie Waist Shirtdress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Almost perfect!
This jumpsuit is adorable and could have been truly perfect if not for the very weird cut up top. Every review saying there's too much fabric up top is correct - that extra fabric in the torso causes the sleeves to either stick up or, in my case when I pulled the sleeves down to be flush against my shoulders, causes the neckline to be very low cut. I had to wear a tank top underneath to be work-appropriate. However, doing this was fine - I chose a tank top color that matched a color found in the fabric, and both my fiancé and my boss complimented the outfit several times. I think this would look amazing in the fall or winter with a turtleneck underneath. In terms of general fit, I ordered a 4 due to the disproportion between my bust and my waist (I wear a 0/2 in pants) and the belt that the jumpsuit had kept me from looking frumpy in the waist. If you have a larger chest, order for your chest and be assured that the belt is very functional. Also, be warned that zipping and unzipping this jumpsuit can be tricky! I will likely rent this again come the fall as the fabric is a bit warm. Make sure you'll be somewhere air-conditioned if renting this in the summer!
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Nicky Floral Jumpsuit
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H
Way too big - made for taller people.
I should have rented a size 2 or even a 0; these were absolutely huge on me - my fault for sizing up. Even if they had fit my waist properly, the shorts were way longer than I expected and looked unflattering on my body. My fiancé thought the shorts were a skirt, that's how wide and long the legs are. I bet on someone taller and with longer legs these would be great, though!
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Irotrya Shorts
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 30H