Marja's Reviews
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Stunning; heavy but comfortable
Gorgeous dress. More formal than I anticipated given weight of the fabric and overall length. The long sizes are truly long.
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Pastel Petal Branch Gown
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Simple, classic...and, oh so comfortable
Fantastic dress. Lovely, classic navy that you can add color to with jewelry, accessories and shoes. The flounce bottom gives it just a little extra something. Loved it!
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Navy Serafina Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Comfortable, flattering, flowing look
Very comfortable dress. Enjoyed wearing. Pattern/ color of fabric keeps it from 5 stars in my opinion; the brown is just a bit drab.
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Flutter Leaf Dress
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 40R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
OK, pretty bulky
Fine piece, and enjoyed wearing it. Was surprised by how bulky the crescent portion is: it sits off the body about an inch. Won't rent again, but didn't mind wearing once.
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Crescent Shell Necklace
Anndra Neen
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Nice fabric, not my favorite fit
Lovely blue and nice, heavy fabric. Sleeves are fun. I found it too narrow in the hips, so kept riding up. Nice dress, but won't be on my list to rent again.
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Cobalt Manhattan Mod Shift
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Beautiful and fun!
Lovely, vibrant colors and easy/ comfortable to wear. Will definitely rent again.
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Budding Collar
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Gorgeous spring time piece
Totally dressed up a casual office Friday outfit. Loved it!
Floral Pearl Multicolor Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Great fabric, strange cut
Dress runs small, so I ordered a size up; should've gone up two sizes. Wore it, but was definitely snug in the hips. Hard to see in the photos, but dress actually has a waistband; it doesn't come anywhere near fitting a waist however. Still, the lovely green fabric and black & white accents made up for these shortcomings and I happily wore it for a day.
Allen Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Comfy, unique and flattering
Very easy fit with some fun frills. V-neckline doesn't dip too low, but leaves lots of room for a statement necklace. Smocking at shoulders and elastic waist makes for a very comfortable wear.
Lavender Chennei Tiered Top
Greylin
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful blue and actually long
I'm between sizes in full-body pieces, and ordered the larger here to accommodate my hips. It was a good choice. As others have noted, wrap front is low/ loose and I used fabric tape to good effect. Getting in and out (eg., for bathroom) is a nuisance, but manageable. What would make me consider renting this again is the length; the long is actually long. I'm 5'9", disproportionately legs, and I could wear this with my highest heels. Very exciting!
Blue Purdy Jumpsuit
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice work dress
Enjoyed this dress, but not my favorite piece by any stretch. I had no problem with the fabric thickness or depth of neckline. Uneven hemline was cuter on the model; on me, it wrapped too far to the side and looked almost like a mistake.
White Stripe Vivien Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun, but different material than expected
Fun, heavy spring necklace. I was surprised, though, by the material. The flowers appear to be colored plastic and much of the chain is covered with white, cotton-looking rope. This makes the look much less formal than I'd expected. Still enjoyed very much.
Glass Lei Necklace
Missoni Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Clean and classy
Classic navy makes this a great work piece. And, the ties are adorable. The dress is a bit short and rides up if it's even a little snug around the hips. I ordered a size 2 to fit my torso, but would try the 4 next time to avoid this.
Tie Shift
Tibi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Fabulous print. With shimmer!
Great print that goes with either black or blue. Easy to dress up or down -- a nice work-to-evening piece. Sleeves were a bit on the short side (though that's not unusual for me). Biggest complaint was it's missing a close mechanism, which would have been nice both for work formality and to give a bit more shape.
Dana Blazer
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Darling dress, but not well cared for
The stripes and style of this dress are classic and figure-flattering; I wanted to love it. However, the hem has been rolled by poor cleaning taking the look from delightful to drab. Additionally, the dress I received was very short and tight. Though difficult to know for sure, a comparison to the dress on the model (which hits her just above the knees -- and models usually show more leg than the rest of us mortals!) suggests that the dress has been shrunk overall.
Mime Dress
Milly
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful!!!
Gorgeous, bright yellow. Airy, flowing fabric. Flattering fit. What's not to love? I wore on vacation with a jean jacket to dress down, to work with a blazer to dress up, and all alone just for fun. Worked fairly well with a racerback bra (straps were just a little bit too narrow to fully hide my bra). I will definitely be renting this one again.
Paradiso Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Darling, fluttery vacation wear
Great colors, pattern and fit. Love that it works well with a racerback bra. Note the small "reveal" on the back: I found it fun and flattering, but others may not.
Kingsbury Tank
Parker
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Lovely and heavy
Great statement piece that I paired with a v-neck, blue/ green dress. Really completed the outfit.
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Nicandra Drop Necklace
Lulu Frost
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Eye-catching
Great jacket that garnered several compliments from total strangers. Especially love the contrasting fabric. Comfortable enough to wear all night; warm, but not too warm (fur is fake). I do think it runs a bit big in size, but also the style is simply not fitted -- my shoulders looked huge in it, but I think that works with (faux) fur.
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Sherbert Jacket
Giamba
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 30D
Flat out gorgeous
Photos do not do this piece justice; it is absolutely stunning. In addition to the black, this necklace contains subtle shades of pink/ lavendar and blue. I will definitely be renting again!
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Clink of Ice Double Strand Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Sturdy dress, wide waistline
The material is surprisingly thick, but with a decent amount of stretch, so overall, quite comfortable. The shape was wider at the shoulders and waist, relative to the hips, than I need. I wore with a navy jacket to give the outfit some more shape.
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Blue Lace Applique Fishnet Sheath
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Cozy and vibrant
Love the color, fitted silhouette and very long sleeves. I didn't find the sweater so stiff, as others have noted. It is definitely short, but I am short-waisted (and long limbed) so this was perfect. Definitely will remain on my list to rent again someday.
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Loop Knit Sweater
J.O.A.
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun and surprisingly comfortable!
Really enjoyed this top, which wears almost like a sweatshirt! Sequins are in great shape and just the right amount of sparkly. The cuffs and bottom bank are quite piled, but no one will ever notice since they'll be too busy admiring the shimmer.
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Crystal Sweater
Equipment
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Great color and fit
Wore this to work with a polka dot dress, burgundy lipstick and got so many compliments. Really nice, sturdy fabric and bright color. Pockets, lapels, belt are all in great condition; they sit well and look professional. Sleeves are nice and long, though I opted to push them up to 3/4. Only nit is that the belt is sewed into the back seam; as I am short-waisted, this made the back bunch up just a bit.
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Ardent Jacket
TY-LR
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Easy casual
In good shape, with nice long sleeves. As others have said, cross detail is actually separate pieces so can shift and bag out -- though I really didn't have too much trouble with that.
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Shake It Off Sweater
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
So cozy
It's like wearing a blanket all day - perfect for lounging on a cold, winter day...or standing out at a casual party with just a little something unusual. Very heavy, almost burst the RTR garment bag. Nice pattern and details (buckles, edging), subtle colors, great condition.
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Checkered Buckle Sweater
Parker
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Finally, a jumpsuit for the tall
I really enjoyed this jumpsuit - it's the first one I've ever been able to wear. Key to that was it's short-by-design length. It hit me mid-calf, rather than high-ankle, but that worked just fine with the shirred leg. Color and condition are great (though it did require a bit of ironing out of the bag). It has shoulder pads which was...interesting; made me look a bit boxier than I'd prefer, but they were small so not too bad. As others have noted, the v-neck is deep - I definitely needed a camisole. The back adds just a little bit of flair, but definitely high enough to confidently conceal my bra; no worries about it being work appropriate.
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October Jumpsuit
Parker
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
LOVE this skirt - gorgeous and comfortable
High-waisted and below-knee length makes for a very long skirt - perfect for a little class in winter. The color and pattern are delicious. And the fit is surprisingly forgiving and comfortable for a long pencil skirt. I paired it with black tights and shoes, a fitted blue cashmere crewneck and a big black belt to further emphasize the waistline. I am loath to return this skirt.
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Scribble Print Skirt
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful color, unique shape
Striking, vibrant blue that drew many compliments. Fun, flattering (and forgiving!) shape unlike anything else in my wardrobe - boxier than my favorite clothes, but a nice change. Fabric was soft and warm (though not warm enough for a MN winter; I wore it over a turtleneck). Piece is in great shape.
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Vivid Blue Blouse
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Great color and super soft.
Beautiful color that goes well with blue or black. Dress down with jeans or up with pants/ skirt. In excellent condition. Only downside: everyone will want to touch you!
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Emerald Genevieve Fur Vest
ELLIATT
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun shape and super cozy.
Fun and flattering shape to this sweater, though side slits are high, so you definitely need something underneath. Showing quite a bit of wear, however, especially on the chunkier parts of the cabling. Also, sleeves were short on me, so just wore as 3/4 length.
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Cabin Sweater
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Loved this sweater!
Classic fit, but fun details with different fabrics combined at angles and a great pop of orange. Super long sleeves (yes!). Only very slight signs of wear in the stripes.
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Silver Sweater
Bailey 44
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Loved wearing this dress. Lots of compliments and enjoyed being warm for a change!
Very unique pattern and style - definitely no risk of blending in! Fit and fabric are super forgiving. Sleeves hit at a nice spot, despite my long arms. Dress was a bit short on me; I wouldn't have been comfortable without tights, but that was totally appropriate for a winter party. Only (slight) challenge I had was making sure I didn't have visible bra lines from the back - had to wear one of my older/ looser bras.
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Bohemian Rhapsody Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful, but heavy.
Really gorgeous earrings. But, after several hours, weight became too much for my ears. Was fine for my party, but wouldn't try to wear for a full day!
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Hammered Squares Earring
Tuleste Market
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful, but too big
Cuff is beautiful, feels very substantial. In excellent condition. But, it was too big for my (admittedly very thin) wrists. Fell off several times before I just took it off altogether. Bummed.
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Gold Hammered Cuff
AV Max
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C