Lisa's Reviews
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16 reviews
Cute and flattering for a larger chest. I almost wore it but decided: too formal for occasion.
Pleasantly surprised to find that this dress was flattering on my more ample figure. Would have worn it, but decided the textured fabric was too formal for the wedding in question. Pockets!
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Royal Blue Cutaway Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Sand is just too similar to my lighter latina skin.
Awesome shirt dress was just too close to my skin tone. Couldn't wear, though I wanted to.
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Sand Remy Utility Dress
Equipment
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Chic and unusual cut makes this top perfect for work or everyday.
The placket at front is quite low, but I had no trouble wearing it without incident sans camisole. The fabric is lovely and so wearable--light, not too heavy for summer. I paired it with a black pencil skirt on one occasion and olive trousers on another, dressing it up and down with accessories and shoes.
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Chambray Josi Shirt
Corey
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Awesome pattern, unique hem, great movement.
This dress was perfect for weekend or work, depending on how I styled it, and got lots of compliments. My colorist (#1 Salon in Minneapolis) immediately wanted one.
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Geo Henley Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Easy to wear
Ended up wearing this for a date with my husband. The dress allows for great movement, which is awesome because we took a long walk. I wouldn't characterize the fabric as being of the highest quality, but the fit was great and the cut a touch on trend for summer.
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Coral Feather Ruffle Shift
Karen Zambos
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Well made, nicely executed party stunner.
This dress is well constructed and generally easy to wear with a normal (AKA two strap) bra. I absolutely would have worn it had I been able to find a supportive bra with a deep front plunge in time for the party to which I planned to wear it. This dress is even nicer than in the photos.
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Gold Cleopatra Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Easy to wear, on trend, essential summer dress!
I loved this dress and wore it a few times before returning it through my unlimited subscription. The fabric isn't quite as vibrant as in the photo, but the dress looks great! The material is a heavy knit that has a nice drape. Be forewarned the arm holes are quite large. Plan to wear a bra that compliments the dress as it will be on display!
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Blue Loom Dress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, forgiving cut, in a fun party fabric.
This dress is fun yet sophisticated dress that gives the appearance of an all-over sequined garment, without actually being one (saving you the weight and discomfort of thousands of tiny sequins). Genius. I loved it, but didn't actually wear it because with all of my practice dance moves the cross over bodice spread open and let the girls out. Not quite the impression I wanted to make at my brother's wedding, though certainly a lovely choice for smaller breasted women.
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Midnight Glamour Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
I liked it so much, I bought it.
This is a super easy to wear garment that screams transitional: wear it with a leather jacket and booties while it rains in early spring, wear it with sneakers and sandals all summer, add tights in early fall. It just works.
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Navy Brizzi Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous color, terrific cut, versatile garment.
I was concerned this longer blazer may overwhelm my petite frame, but found that was not the case. Of particular note, this blazer has a particularly flattering cut through the upper arm--neither too bulky, nor too tight. I pairs it with a chambray button up and black jeans. It also worked well over a white shirt dress.
Long Time Coat
FINDERS KEEPERS
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Believe the hype! Flattering. Tailored. Modern. Chic.
As an illustrator drawing live at big events in large-format this dress was perfect. It had pockets for my markers and was long enough to make me feel comfortable in 360°--bending down, stretching tall, (doing my job, looking great).
Alternastripe Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
This beautifully tailored dress (with pockets!) MADE my confident and festive look at a recent gig.
This is a brilliantly colored dress--more red than orange, and a win for any skin tone. This is a flattering shape on a shorter frame; the sleeves add just the right amount of drama. The pockets were a total asset at my most recent Graphic Recording gig. I got so many compliments and "who are you wearing?"
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Florinda Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
My "something borrowed"
I wore these to my wedding in 2011, when RTR was in its infancy. These capped off my wedding look without exploding my budget and my experience with RTR was so good that I'm still a customer, 5 years later.
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First Kiss Earrings
Crislu
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
So flattering, and unique!
I rented this dress in a 10 and 12, and was surprised that I wore the 10, which fit more precisely in the bust and arms holes, where the 12 left too much gapping. The asymmetrical detail of this dress makes it feel special, and the two-tone palette lends a modern vibe that would be easy for anyone (any skin or hair tone) to wear.
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Mimi Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Trust the RTR stylists--they know how to finish your look.
I received some Elizabeth Cole ear jacks with a Tibi dress I rented for a special date. I was delighted with them, and must admit I wouldn't have chosen them of my own accord. I will absolutely default to RTR Mystery Bling to add that finishing touch to my looks in the future.
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Ear Jacks make outsize impact for their ease and wearablity. Rent these!
I actually received these ear jacks as Mystery Bling, and was delighted with them. They were an easy weight to wear--I'd have felt comfortable in them for many more hours than I actually wore them--they're a super flattering size, and they *made* my look special. I even wore them to brunch the next day.
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Sasha Earjackets
Elizabeth Cole
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D