Melissa's Reviews
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18 reviews
So fun for a short rental
A little on the long side but I could make it work
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Patchwork Faux Leather Coat
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Warm but very heavy
Nice and luxurious, lining is a treat to touch. But the jacket is very heavy so I often found myself not reaching for it to avoid having to carry or hang.
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Genesis Coat
Elodie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Tight but flattering!
Other reviewers didn’t lie. Waist/middle section is tight and the fabric is very itchy (coming from someone who loves some unlined wool). But very flattering and overall love it. May need to update my review after a day of living in it.
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Vinko Dress
Vanessa Bruno
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Too much fabric
I rented this as my backup and it was okay. I am 5'2 and normally a 6-8 but am a month postpartum. I have a short torso and the style fit okay (crotch wasn't too low or too high) but there was just too much fabric in the top (at the shoulders) to be particularly flattering. It was a little overpowering on my frame. Might be better for taller people with longer torsos.
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Plum V-neck Jumpsuit
Ieena for Mac Duggal
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Subtly sexy and flattering
I'm kicking myself for not taking a photo but I felt the dress really fit perfectly. It was flattering and sexy without being too flashy - the cut out is perfect. I tried on the medium first and wore that, didn't bother to try on the small. I am 5'2 and normally a 6-8 but am a month postpartum. I rented for a postpartum anniversary dinner at a fancy restaurant. It is definitely a fitted dress but not skin tight.
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Jade Cutout Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Not maternity friendly?
I don't know why these are listed as maternity leggings - don't know what makes them "maternity". Way too tight in the worst place, the lower belly and hips. As a result it rode down and I had to keep pulling it up. They didn't seem all that different from me trying to wear my regular leggings/yoga pants. Maybe it would be better in first trimester? I tried these in late second/early third trimester and would not recommend.
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Active Econyl Maternity Leggings
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Loved this - light fall sweater
I loved that the sweater is relatively thin and very lightweight, making it great for September in the northeast, when you're not quite sure whether it's shorts/tanks or jeans/sweater everyday. Wore a few times with shorts and a few times with jeans and boots and felt it worked well in variable/transitional weather. Would have kept longer but needed my rental spot :). Wore from 29 weeks to 32 weeks comfortably.
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Danielle Maternity Sweater
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice looking but itchy
Nice, solid, everyday fall maternity sweater. Fit well and was a nice transitional look (office to weekend fall festival). Unfortunately, was too itchy to wear more than a couple of times - and god knows at 32 weeks, I'm itchy enough as it is. Could wear a tank or cami underneath but I found the neckline to be the most irritating part. Too bad.
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Bryony Knit Maternity Sweater
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Easy, simple everyday LBD
Lightweight, super versatile, wearing to work on a casual Friday and drinks after. Not outstandingly flattering or sexy at all, but nice and comfortable - and forgiving when you're adjusting to being four sizes larger than pre-kids (formerly size 4, just rented my first 12 last week). Got the medium , probably could have done the small for a slimmer fit but am happy with the medium. I'm 5'2 and it's an office friendly just above the knee. Great for summer.
Wrap Button Front Dress
krisa
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
So soft!
Soft and warm and super cute. Really high quality - loved it!
Antique Crewneck Sweater
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Eye catcher!
Felt very sexy and eye catching while still being appropriate for a work holiday party. Went braless and was still comfortable.
Burgundy Midnight Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
LOVED this dress for festive nonprofit gala
I have had two kids and my body is different from a few years ago. Ive had trouble finding good flattering styles, but i just LOVED this dress. It was perfect in being festive and dressy but not too dressy - the fabric is stunning and the style is both flattering and comfortable. Im about 15 lbs heavier than I know how to dress for and am trying to adjust to being a size 6/8 instead of a 4. The 42 fit perfectly on my short waisted, petite frame even while im carrying the extra around the middle. At 5'2, the longest side could almost reach the floor so obviously it fit a little differently than the model. With heels it was a few inches off the floor - could almost be considered midi length. Because the material is so light feeling though, it didnt feel frumpy or too long. Sorry no pictures.
Tie Dye High Neck Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Not particularly flattering on me
Fit a little too short (and I'm 5'2) and didn't do anything for me. I thought it was more structured from the picture. I didn't realize it was a slip separate. Not very supportive or structured and somehow the seams accentuated my stomach and made me look even rounder than my postpartum body wanted to look. Would be a nice dress on the right person but didn't do much for me.
Black Scallop Lace Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful material but didn't wear
The dress came with tags. Absolutely beautiful material, luxurious beading. On me, though, it just looked frumpy. Maybe I'm too short, but the dress is heavy and long. It didn't do anything for my figure, unfortunately.
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Broken Glass Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect for a late summer wedding.
Such a flattering silhouette. Simple, classy, with great effect. I don't have a picture that shows it well but I felt great in this. Wonderful material, fit like a charm.
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Off Track Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34A
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Very flattering - hides the stomach area well. It was a little baggy in the back for me (I have a very flat behind) and was slightly long in the torso. But I LOVED wearing it and would love to buy it. My rental didn't come with a belt either, but I luckily had one that worked well.
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Jet Set Jumpsuit
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34A
6.5 months preggers and all dressed up!
I loved wearing this dress! Wore it to a black tie wedding when I was heading into my third trimester. Hard for me to speak to the sizing since I had a big baby belly but it was comfortable and fun. The skirt was nice and full and I appreciated having a petite size since I'm 5'2. Wore the 4P over the 6P because the 6 was really stretched out (like the elastic at the back was worn out) and the 4 was a little shorter. Could have worn either though.
Meteor Shower Gown
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 4P
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34A
Gorgeous dress, long torso
So I actually rented this dress when I was 7 months pregnant. Dress was beautiful and material felt rich and thick, but the torso was too long for my frame (even preggers). At 5'2 with a short torso, I needed a petite size. Beautiful but I didn't wear it.
Arcadia Gown
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34A