Shannon's Reviews
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Great trouser style denim
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Mischa Wide Leg Jeans
Favorite Daughter
Size Worn: 33
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
The skirt is very narrow while the top is large and long.
The idea is really cute but execution didn’t work. I ended up folding the top over a bit on the waist to make it shorter. I went braless but don’t think I would recommend that.
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Crochet Knit Maxi Dress
Onia
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Nice cotton summery shirt
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The Ex-Boyfriend Shirt
Favorite Daughter
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Bodice is very small
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Suzie Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita x RTR
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Itchy
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Relaxed Sweater Vest
Club Monaco
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Completely see through!!
Ignore the reviews that reference a slip, a slip is not included but is definitely needed. The print is busy enough that in a dimmer light it would probably be fine but bright light would go right through. So, I bought a slip. That being said, it is a pretty dress although veers toward frumpy when I looked at pictures.
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Floral Maxi Dress
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Huge under the arms
This has an odd fit, as the underarms are low and wide. Not a flattering fit on me and also a bit itchy.
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Kiki Funnel Neck Sweater
rag & bone
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Too short, too stiff
My experience was similiar to others that this sweater is very very cropped and the knit is oddly stiff. It looks so cute on the model, but did not turn out that way for me.
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Miguela Knit Sweater
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Only for those with very long legs!
I know that tall women often complain that pants are too short, if you are one of those - these pants are for you! I am 5'6, had the pants pulled up really high and they were still about 5 inches too long.
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Check Print Knit Pants
Marni
Size Worn: 44R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
What to wear if you are a character in the Matrix
This was a fun thing to wear but runs pretty small around the hips so I left it open. Definitely not an every day wear item but that is why RTR is perfect to try new things! Quality of the leather was very good.
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Leather Trench Vest
ALIÉTTE
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Uncomfortable neck
The knit is nice and the slight puff to the sleeves is interesting. The turtleneck is way too thick and tall and is uncomfortable.
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Navy Puff Sleeve Sweater
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
comfy shirt
Fine for what it is (comfy cotton shirt), but not that exciting.
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Ellis Top
XíRENA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Crazy long sleeves!
I have fairly long arms and the sleeves came to the tips of my fingers, as you can see in the pic. I didn't really understand the prior comments about the sleeves being too long as I figured you could roll them or push them up. But, you can't because there already is a pre-set roll, which is very thick, so rolling them again makes them uncomfortably thick. The sleeves are too wide so they just fall back down if you push them up. On the plus side, it is thick, warm and and soft.
Blue Graphic Sweater
Victor Alfaro x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
The rest of the blouse doesn't live up to the gorgeous colors.
I wanted this to work so much as I loved the gorgeous ombré. But, the fabric has a white backing which feels cheap and adds a stiffness to it. Even with the backing, it is still see through when wearing a light colored striped bra. Too bad this wasn't made of silk.
Susan Ombre Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Updated 50s housewife!
The fabric is so pretty and light. Perfect summer dress when you want to be a bit more covered up.
Nyang Nyang Dress
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Thicker than expected.
This is a very boxy fit, as you can see from the model. But, it is also a very thick material, which made it even more boxy as the fabric had no flow to it.
Anemone Garden Shirt
Natori
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Sooo see through
The material is very sheer and there is no lining, so it didn't work for me.
Rose Audrey Dress
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Now these are statement pants!
They are oversized and I could have gone down a size but given they are supposed to be large with lots of fabric it didn't matter that much. The fabric is a little strange and is pretty heavy, but I wouldn't equate it to athletic wear as some other reviewers thought. The color was pink under my lights at work but looked cherry red at home. I wore it to work (professional services firm)with a zebra striped blouse and felt great all day! These are not for the faint at style heart, though.
High Waisted Flare Pants
Marni
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs small
This was very cropped and generally ran a size or two lower. It is also a dark pleather rather than the nylon as described- only the orange is nylon. I had liked this one when I first saw it and then decided to get it as I was going to a Chicago Bears game - the colors worked great for that! (But not necessarily for everyday)
Blue Reversible Chevron Puffer
Samantha Sipos
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
This is a great work dress - comfortable, travels easily and looks good.
This is a great work dress - comfortable, travels easily and looks good.
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Black Asymmetrical Hem Dress
Josie Natori
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Fuzzy and warm
I really liked this sweater until I was sitting in the car and realized I was wearing all black with a navy sweater. Would have preferred this in black but it was comfy and soft. Runs slightly cropped but not too much.
Colorblock Wool Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
So cute but ignore RTR size suggestion
The RTR recommended size was a large and I am a 6/8. I thought it might be too big but wasn't familiar with the brand and based on the price, thought it might be a juniors brand and run really small. Not the case. Go with your normal size! I look forward to trying the small next time. It's such a cute style! The fabric is pretty thick - not a sweater but more than a t-shirt.
Kinetic Stripe Top
The Fifth Label
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous!
I loved this dress so much and am trying to figure it how I can wear it on my normal Sunday After the event The fit was amazing although I used some tape as otherwise it would have been a really low and open neckline. Beautiful color and lots of compliments. It was definitely 80s glitz bit the cutout In back kept it modern.
Sequin Drape Front Gown
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Very boxy
While the fabric was a very high quality, the fit was unflattering. I probably could have gone down a size from the M I rented but I think it would still have been too boxy. Agree with other posters that the armholes are much too large - there was probably about 6 inches of chest exposed. Not sure if that was a deliberate style decision, or just a bad fit. I really didn't like the higher neckline, it made the sweater very frumpy to me.
Colorblock Knot Detail Top
Nina Ricci
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Recommended sizing is way off
Rtr recommended the M which was way way too big. The sweater is cute and warm and I like the embroidery. Maybe I'll try the XS later in the season.
Josephine Pullover
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Word fabric and tight through the stomach
These are interesting with the navy stripe on the side. I knew these were jogger style but didn't realize the ankles were made of a different fabric which I'm still not sure whether i or not. In the end, these were really unflattering and looked dowdy on me with the high waist even though the jogger style is on trend. Also, the fabric of the pant didn't seem of high quality. Probably would be better on someone really thin and perhaps worn a bit oversized.
Navy Jogger Pants
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Love this dress!
I hadn't been able to rent this dress during the summer so grabbed it when I saw it recently even though I wasn't sure how it would work for fall given the bright colors. It is still good! The knit fabric definitely extends the wear as does the black in the pattern. I was between a S and M and went with the medium which I think was the right choice although it gapped a bit under the arms. Great and fun rental!
Parker Knit Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Cozy sweater but not that flattering
This is super soft and fuzzy and is incredibly warm. Better for winter than fall. The proportions of this didn't really work on me and made my shoulders look very broad. I got this new with tags from the store.
Wool Fairisle Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
This would be an excellent maternity dress!
On the plus side, this is a really pretty pattern (actually candy apples rather than lollipops) and perfect for a fall day and is 100% silk which I am always looking for. Unfortunately it is too shapeless. I thought from the picture that there was a sash, but you cannot tighten it as it is stitched to the dress. I tied it back around as the ends are long to give it a little shape but it didn't work that well. I also agree with others that the chest/shoulders are tight.
Lollipop Print Dress
No. 21
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Crisp and fresh
I got this new with tags from the RTR store. This is a really nice shirt with unique touches such as the neckline and different colors on the front and back. Really summery given the crisp fabric and light color. It is a bit smocklike, though, and would probably look better tucked in.
Mixed Striped Roundneck Top
TEIJA
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Great!
Loved this dress. So easy to wear and comfortable while still looking pulled together and sexy. I generally don't re-rent formal dresses but might for this one! The only issue is that the dress may be getting a little old. There were several spots on the one I got but it wasn't really noticeable especially in a dark environment.
Black Asymmetrical Midi Dress
Narciso Rodriguez
Size Worn: 40R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Cut for fall
There was a plush softness to the outside of the pants which was different and nice. I did think they stretched out with wear, though, particularly the second time I wore them. I had sized up for a looser fit but ended up needing to pull them up pretty often. I would go with a smaller size next time. They were cute weekend pants while transitioning to fall.
Camo Jenna Pants
Nili Lotan
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
On trend but not that flattering
This runs huge! I am a 6/8 but probably could have worn a 2. I got the waist a little tighter with the pulls after I took the picture but it is still pretty shapeless and not the easiest color to wear. It's on trend but felt a little like western cosplay to me. I ended up just wearing around the house and on errands for the weekend.
Claribel Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Decent work dress
The pattern of this dress is really pretty and the fabric is thick and high quality. It was comfortable and easy to wear. It was a bit tight around my rib cage and the neckline comes down pretty low (it may have been stretched out as there were fabric fasteners but they were spread apart pretty far) such that I couldn't wear a regular bra. I ended up wearing a black sports bra which turned out fine but I was glad I tried it on first before taking it out of town with me so I was prepared.
Lalie Dress
ba&sh
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous!
This is a fun dress that stands out. As other reviews have mentioned the ribbons are very tight at the top (not the cup area but literally the edging st the top) and I am pretty small. The ribbons were a bit twisted and it took me some time to get it right. The dress also came down much lower than shown - it was almost ankle length in the back. Aside from the fit issues I loved the dress and would rent again.
Grosgrain Tie Dress
Monse
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Great dress!
I like the bright colors of this and it was very comfortable to wear. It does run pretty big though and hangs low in front. I will definitely size down a size or even 2 next time.
Trio Fiesta Dress
VEDA
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Really low cut!
As others have said this is very low cut. I wore a bra" but still felt pretty exposed. Other than that it is a cute top!
Striped Lily Top
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
There's a lot going on with this dress
This was pretty fussy with the ruffle, dark buttons, floral fabric and striped straps. It worked really well with with a regular bra though, so it gets points for that. It was slightly tight around the stomach area after a celebration dinner while the rest was pretty TTS/ slightly large.
Green Printed Ruffle Cami Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Princess Leia costume
Yep - that is what my husband called me so I had to do the hair, too. As far as the dress it is pretty but a bit sister wife. It is comfortable and pretty good for hot weather. It seems like this is something you would wear if you needed to be modestly dressed.
Vivica Dress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34A
Raves!
This is a great dress. It is comfortable and completely stands out. The only challenge was the off-center neckline. It kept slipping and I felt like I was showing too much shoulder for work. I still loved it though!
Montauk Midi Dress
Cedric Charlier
Size Worn: 44R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34A