Laura's Reviews
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6 reviews
Comfy, Cozy, Midcentury Mad Men Beauty
This skirt had KILLER "Mad Men" vibes — the fit felt like Joan, and the print felt like Don's time in Palm Springs. It's a sweater material, but I didn't find it too warm; it was perfect for spring weather. I rented this for quarantine wear, but I would definitely rent it again to wear out because you could easily dress it up or down.
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Geena Skirt
AKNVAS
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A
Beautiful Material and Color
I rented an XS because it was all that was available. The dress was stunning, but because it's a true wrap and has a very noticeable leg slit, I would rent a Small next time. I'm typically a Small / true size 4, the the XS meant the leg slit was much more noticeable than if I'd gotten a small. It can blow up in the breeze, so be wary of that. You may want to use fashion tape to avoid showing the whole city your knickers. The fabric has a nice weight to it without being super heavy. NOTE that the review photo is me trying it on after it had been balled up for a few hours, so it wouldn't normally be that wrinkly!!! I could see this dress working for spring, but it may be too warm for the dead of summer in most areas of the country. Beautiful color, can't stress that enough!
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Lais Dress
Nanushka
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A
Can't Wait to Wear on Date Night!
This little number runs TTS (I'm a true 4). That being said, it can be a liiiiiitle tricky to get into (the back straps can be tight). If I had any sort of bosom at all, I probably would've sized up, so keep that in mind. The color is beautiful, and it shockingly wasn't super long on my 5'3" frame! I'd even say it was proportional to the model in the RTR photos — truly a fashion miracle! CONS: silky fabric will show all your lumps and bumps. I'm wearing it with a control-top thong to smooth out the lower belly. I can't even make sticky boobs with with this! Instead, I'm going completely braless...no pasties or anything. Even the pasties would flash a little. Be forewarned, if you have no chest, you probably can't wear a bra and you'll need a tiny hint of fashion tape to avoid any nip-slips. I kinda love that thought....makes this dress the epitome of sexy. May you feel brazen and bold in it!
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The Toluca Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A
Didn't Wear, but LOVE This Gown — Works for Petites!
This is the second time I've rented this dress and decided not to wear it. It's truly beautiful craftsmanship, and the emerald green couldn't be more stunning. On petites, it's definitely a full-length gown; I think this is the reason I never wind up going with this dress. Because it turns into full length, I sort of look like a pencil — very straight up and down and less enhancement of my curves / hips. I'll still wear it one day. It's too pretty not to keep renting.
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Green Lace Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A
Holds the Essentials, Perfect at a Party
I wanted a formal purse that I could carry on my shoulder during a black-tie work party. This did the trick perfectly! It's small, but it didn't detract from my outfit because of its size and manageability. Held: iPhone (in otterbox case), lipstick, bandaids, two credit cards / ID, bobby pins. Nothing else would've fit, so keep that in mind if you're concerned with carrying anything extra.
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Gold Woven Box Clutch
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A
Stunning, Ritzy Gown — Perfect for Formal Parties
LOVED this sucker. It's conservative enough for a work party (wore mine to a premiere wrap party), but show stopping enough that you feel radiant / stand out in a crowd. I recommend trying it on long before the event, because I could see how some body types might not adore the fit. PROS: Stunning color (3rd photo closeup is the best representation of color); conservative yet sensual; gorgeous train (if you're short like me / 5'3" or under); not restrictive; fits TTS (I'm a true 4 — 5'3", 118 lb). CONS: Requires very particular shapewear (I bought a control top thong that ONLY came up to my belly button + gel stick-on pushup bra); NO forgiveness in your lower belly; top is pretty large, so if you're flat-chested like me (34A), you'll need a pushup stick-on bra; pretty long (I had to wear 4" heels).
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Gold Gemma Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 4P
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A