Marianne's Reviews
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I think I was sent the wrong size
I had ordered an M and was sent a size 4 which def was too small. Lovely linen quality, I wish I had been able to wear
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Long Sleeve Button Front Mini Dress
Ted Baker London
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Very loose fitting but felt cute
These jeans are super loose fitting but my 20-something year old daughter tells me that’s the fit. I enjoyed wearing them, especially for traveling when tight clothes are just not comfortable.
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Pierced Barrel Jeans
Madewell
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Loved quality, color not good on me
I ended up not wearing this because the color washed me out. I love the quality and fit.
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Janet Blouse
Cleobella
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Weird sizing, no boning
It’s not so much that this dress is too big, it’s that the lack of boning in the corset makes it literally impossible to get to fit right. I rented a size 6 and the bust was enormous on me. My daughter, who’s a size 12-14, also fit into it, and still the chest area gaped (because no boning). Bad construction, basically. I wish this had worked! Loved the design.
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Slim Strap Sheer Bustier Embroidered Dress
Ieena for Mac Duggal
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Amazing jumpsuit! A tad long
Bustier Jumpsuit
Levi's
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Runs true to size -- but these are big
I should have rented the size 6, so this was on me. Size 8 was way too big, even for an oversized look. That said, I loved these pants. Like all pleather items they were very very warm.
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Black Faux Leather Pants
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Beautiful warm sweater
I loved this sweater for everyday outerwear in the fall. It was brandnew when I received it and I wore it daily while I had it. Sea NYC has become one of my favorite designers.
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Inga Embroidery High Neck Sweater
Sea New York
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Requires ironing, collar isn't lined
I really liked this dress -- it is easy to wear and I got several compliments. That said, the collar is unlined, and given the fact that it does not stand up on its own, you see the wrong side of the fabric all the time, and in the most conspicuous place. I think this might be a thing for me since I make much of my own clothes: it is easy to line a collar and it would have made it both stand up more, and prettier when it didn't.
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Pink Julia Maxi
RHODE
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Loved fit, heavy fabric
I ended up not wearing this much despite loving the cut because the denim was incredibly heavy and thick. On the upside that means the dress lays super nicely. On the downside it makes it a bit hot for warm weather.
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Denim Midi Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Not super flattering but loved the colors!
I can’t decide if it would have helped if I was larger in the chest area or not. This top kind of squished my chest so I looked flatter than I am. The results was a bit childlike, and not in a flattering way on my body type. Didn’t wear. Loved the colors though!
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Fifi Top
Autumn Adeigbo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
No give, tiny waist
I should have known already: I am in between a size 6 and 8 and a straight athletic body type, and if there is no give in the fabric, the waistband of a size 6 is routinely too small. I wish I could have worn it: it was cute.
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Stripe Midi Skirt
Toccin
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Professional and conservative
I wore this for a work event and it it perfect for that: covers everything, looks sharp, slightly different. It’s a bit boring so paired with large statement jewelry and funky shoes.
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Navy Blue Jumpsuit
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 6P
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Too short to be a dress
I am not very tall and I wouldn’t have been able to sit in this “dress” without pants underneath. Wore as tunic for a date with my husband. He liked it. I found it a bit stiff and uncomfortable.
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Checked Colorblock Mini Dress
Victor Glemaud
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Brightened my winter days!
I loved this coat so much. Tons of compliments. Great color. Warm and cosy. Needs a very large scarf to close the neckline in the cold but otherwise perfect.
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Yellow Cocoon Coat
Marina Moscone x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Great color, clean, and sharp
I have now rented this twice. The color and stripes are special enough that it feels like I’ve made an effort. This type of material will keep looking new for a while so always sharp. Wore with jeans and dress pants. Both work.
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Racer Stripe Turtleneck Sweater
Milly
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
PJ look, not for me
I thought I’d like the oversized lumberjack look, but in the end it felt way too casual. The flannel looks old fast so felt very used even though it probably wasn’t.
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Neat Mixed Plaid Shacket
Munthe
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Relaxed and dressed up, all at once
I loved this, as is, with jeans and Docs for a relaxed evening out.
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Argyle Sweater Vest
Marni
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
The ties at the waist are everything
I love the color, cut, and quality of this dress. It’s slightly long on my 5’6 frame so if it were mine I’d def hem it. Perfect for all day work meetings.
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Side Tie Flare Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Hugs right, maybe too thick?
I loved the feel and fit of the dress. The one thing, which others have commented on too, is that the fabric is very thick. So while it looks like a summer dress, it’s too thick for hot weather and too open on top for fall. I wore it to an informal work conference at a hot weather resort but all day indoor in a/c. That was perfect.
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Emiliana Midi Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Cute and comfortable
I wore this dress for an all-day work event in the winter, with black woolen tights and electric blue Mary Janes. I got a ton of compliments and -- this was the plan -- it stayed comfortable and professional looking all day long. It *is* short, but I am of medium height to it worked well. If you are tall, you just need to be comfortable with a very short dress.
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Autumn Floral Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Solid work shirt
The fit is fine — the collar is a bit loose but otherwise good. The strange straps give the shirt interest and shape. I thought it had pleats but those are printed stripes.
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Smocked Woven Top
Eudon Choi x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Super comfortable, stylish, and different enough to be fun
The fabric is thinner than I thought, but still warm enough for winter pants. I ended up being on the fence about the ankle-cuff -- it felt like a sort of early 90s look -- I liked it more than not, just needed to used to it. I enjoyed wearing them very much and would rent again.
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Navy Plaid Trousers
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Amazing: warm, wearable, and stylish
As others say, this runs very large. I am usually a size 6 or medium, and the small was large on me. That said, it is amazingly warm and adds style to any outfit, and I wore it daily for pretty much a month. If I had one criticism it would be that there is no hoodie, and so even if the jacket itself is rain resistant, you still need an umbrella.
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Black Zipper Jacket
KAUFMANFRANCO
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Graphic and structured
I didn't wear this in the end because I couldn't figure out how to style it to make it cute -- it always felt a bit clumpsy or too thick. That said, I loved the fabric and feel.
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Printed Vitala Skirt
BOSS
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Soft, comfortable, wearable workwear
This dress is easy to wear, soft, and comfortable, if slightly short. I wore it as a tunic with skinny jeans. The sleeve detail and front-tie is what makes is special and it definitely was a piece that, if I owned it, I would wear often. That said, it felt slightly forgettable.
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Yara Plaid Tie Sheath
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Cute and professional
I loved the smock details on the sleeves and yoke and the cutesy heart-print. It felt more special wearing it when it's just on the hanger.
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Heartbeat Smocked Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
All-in-one amazingness
This is an exceptionally well-fitting jumpsuit. I got so many compliments. Wore this several times for work, for every-day, for moving my daughter into college. I wore it alone, and (on colder days) with a long-sleeved t-shirt underneath. Just amazing.
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Black Cut Out Jumpsuit
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Love love love
This dress feels luxurious and amazing. It's not as see through as noted (though it definitely is thin). So cute. So comfortable. A bit short but... I work from home and just needed it to look good on Zoom. Even so, I would wear it out and the best thing is it doesn't need any additional styling to be awesome.
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Abito St Flower Butterfly Dress
RED Valentino
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Wonderful for warm weather
This top made my plain linen pants look upscale and "resort-y". It's very loose fitting so "true to size" is mostly about the cuffs and length. Loved the feel and look of the fabric: light but not see-through
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Printed Helene Top
RHODE
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
The best dress ever -- but def not for the large-chested
This dress fit me like a glove, but I am fairly small chested. Any larger and it would have been hard to button. That said, I got so many compliments, and this dress accentuates everything just right.
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Dot Shirtdress
Koché x RTR
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Perfect for hot weather
I thought I wasn't going to wear this much but ended up wearing it much more. Lovely for hot weather, looks dressy but not fussy.
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Polka Dot Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Beautiful but you need an iron
I loved the odd "wing" on the back of this dress and the asymmetrical hemline. This dress looks better when very crisp/newly ironed so if that's not your jam, don't rent it :)
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Sleeveless Button Down Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Comfortable and flowy
I rented this to wear for work and to chaperone a high school dance. I ended up wearing it several times: as a dress and as a tunic over skinny jeans. It was super comfortable yet shaped enough it looked nice too. Sizing is less important as it it very wide and flowy.
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Gingham Mini Dress
GANNI
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Perfect top for Zoom meetings
While quite see-through, this top worked well with a camisole underneath. My teen daughter wore it as a crop top, while I liked it more "bolero" style (i.e. something else covering my midriff.
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Polka Dot Smocked Sheer Top
Nicholas
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
So-so, nothing specail
I rented this for work and liked it fine. It rides up a bit , in particular the inside slip -- as a result you might end up exposing yourself if you don't pay attention. I didn't love it but got compliments, so...
Jolanda Mesh Dress
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Super versatile dress/tunic
This dress is comfortable and versatile if a bit more informal than I has expected (it's basically scuba fabric). I wore it as a dress and again as a tunic over a long-sleeves turtleneck t and skinny jeans. The 8 was a bit loose on me, but then I'm usually a size 6, sometimes 8, so that makes sense. The 6 would def have been tighter than I like.
Exposed Zipper Sheath
KF/KaufmanFranco x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Very orange, very small
This dress runs very very small. I am a size 6 and small chested, and rented a medium, which I could barely get over my chest. Once on it felt like a corset. In addition, it's quite orange (rather than red), so definitely didn't work for me. Great quality, though, if another color I would have rented larger next time.
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Striped Ottoman Dress
Milly
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
60s throwback
Love
Plaid Straight Leg Trousers
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Sparkly comfort. What's not to like?
This skirt is both comfortable and stylish, and has maximum stretch due to the knit/pleating. I was iffy about the navy blue/black combo but ended up embracing it fully. Will rent again. Note that the skirt is sparkly, which I hadn't seen but loved.
Sheer Lurex Klara Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A
Perfect with high waisted pants
This blouse was perfect for work events in hot, but conservative, environments. It is loose-fitting and flowy, and the casual cuffs add just the right amount of sass. Note that it is quite short, so if you are at all worried about your midriff showing, you have to wear something underneath.
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Isa Toile Cropped Edwardian Top
Tibi
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 36A