J Pearl's Reviews
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Sweet but very high neckline
This is a sweetly feminine dress and very work appropriate, either with bare legs in the summer or with tights and cardigan in the winter. However, I personally felt the neckline was uncomfortably high and there was a lot of blousy material on the chest and waist which made it less flattering than I would've liked. Just OK.
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Cara Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Not flattering if you don't have a flat stomach
This is almost a mermaid style dress with no waist and a bit of cling. If it had a waistline I would like it, but without it there was no hiding my stomach.
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Never Tardy Sweater Dress
BB Dakota
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Need a chest to fill it out, but beautiful unique color
Nice thick fabric and lovely colors, but was gaping in the chest.
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Orange Floral Jess Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Whimsical birds and beautiful fluttering skirt
Lots of admiration for this unique dress. A bit tight in the waist/back, but wearable. Would rent again.
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Elodie Lunar Flight Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering and comfortable!
This dress is even cuter in person. The neckline and pattern are so flattering and it's very comfortable. I wore it to a big meeting and school event and would love to rent it again.
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Amur Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Lots of fabric, yet sweet and preppy
This shirt looks preppy and polished, in kind of a Reese Witherspoon way. Not super slimming with the large ruffle on the front and kind of awkward with a cardigan or jacket, but I still enjoyed wearing it and received several compliments.
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Blue Striped Poplin Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Too boxy and blah for me
I can see how this would look great on a taller person (I'm 5'3"), but on me it was too boxy. It was also lighter than it looks in pictures and I tend to look washed out in ivory.
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Ivory Striped Jacket
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Feminine and flattering
I didn't end up wearing this because it was only 60 degrees and it's not something that would work with tights, but can't wait to rent it again. I thought it would be too voluminous and ruffled to be flattering, but that's not the case. It would be perfect for a day at the track, a shower or even just a fun day on vacation. Great spring/summer dress.
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Blue Wildflower Shiloh Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Preppy and flattering
This is a lovely structured dress with a preppy, collegial feel. More of a day (brunch, shower, vacation) or work dress than something I'd wear on a date night or girls night out. Loved it!
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Skylar Cotton Shirtdress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Breezy shirt with a beautiful pattern
This was perfect for a 60 degree day on vacation in Los Angeles. Very forgiving in the stomach area. I loved the beautiful gold flecks in the pattern.
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Spring Speckle Cold Shoulder Blouse
Greylin
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Vibrant and flattering!
One of the best I've rented. Gorgeous bright color, comfortable and very flattering. Will rent again.
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Bella Vida Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Festive, but loud
I didn't end up wearing this. It was comfortable and fit true to size, but felt a bit garish for the elegant black tie NYE party I was attending. Also, not flattering with my post-Christmas extra pounds! Maybe better for a tall, straight person.
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Embroidered Mesh Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautifully colored, perfectly sized everyday bag
I received so many compliments on this, especially the color. The size is perfect for everyday use. My only complaint is that it's kind of a hassle to close the clasp each time and the gold scratches easily.
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Blue Eartha Handbag
ZAC Zac Posen Handbags
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
A more interesting dressy black top for a night out
This was perfect for a night guest bartending for charity and for a night out with the girls. Not just another boring black top. Rather cropped so I wore it with a black tank top.
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Black Ruffle and Lace Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Elegant and flattering
This was comfortable and flattering for everyday use. Loved it.
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Seeing Eye Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Feminine, but cool and just the right size
I received so many compliments on this ladylike yet unique and interesting bag. I hate sending it back!
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Pearl Lady Eartha Bag
ZAC Zac Posen Handbags
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering, but a bit long for a shorter woman (5'3")
Conservative, flattering, simple (definitely not a wow dress- hard to see the pattern). A little longer than I like (past my knee).
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Meena Dress
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Adorable, frilly and feminine
Sweet, ruffled dress with cool pattern. However, I couldn't wear it because it was slightly too small in the rib cage area for me. Also, the neckline was a little high for my taste. I'm going to try it in a 6 though!
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Pink Abstract Floral Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Love it - great for fall, spring or winter. Consider ordering a size up.
Great dress - cool pattern that pairs with anything, heavy well-made fabric. A bit on the short side and a tight fit, but flattering. I may try a medium next time. Would look great with tights and boots, quite heavy for summer.
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Window Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Cool, but sort of odd dress; almost impossible to zip
Overall, this is a unique, fun dress. However, I could not wear it out this time because I couldn't zip it past my rib cage. I think it was the correct size, but it's a flimsy zipper and there's no give so I would've needed someone to help me gently close it, but my husband was traveling. Weird color - reads like dark grey, but is pine green. The pale pink is nice. Finally, odd pockets at the stomach level on my short torso. Perfect length for my 5'3" self.
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Laila Godet Dress
Raoul
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice, heavy silk; vibrant color
This is somewhat of a loose, flowing top, particularly in the back which dips very low. It's made of a nice, heavyweight silk. The color reminds me of Christmas, very festive, so it almost seems more like a winter top despite the cut. Nice for a holiday party with a jacket or cardigan. I'd consider ordering the next size down, although I'm not sure if that would make it tight in the rib cage area.
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Emerald Portland Top
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
This shirt looks adorable in pictures but did not appeal to me in person.
It's very thick, almost like burlap, and cropped. Plus, it has an odd flap opening in the front which sticks out. Overall, it was not flattering on me and I did not end up wearing it.
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Blue Tao Cropped Ruffle Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect for a backyard BBQ
Forgiving waistline and very soft and comfortable; the color is faded and looks a bit worn, but it didn't bother me; lots of compliments; hard to keep the sleeves off the shoulder, they kept popping up
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Loretta Tunic Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful pale shade of pink; convenient outer pocket; great everyday bag
Perfect size for everyday use, but not good for carrying a laptop or other large objects; the handle does not fit over the shoulder but it comes with a detachable cross-body strap
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Perforated Pink Candace Satchel
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 124lbs
Bust: 34B