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Nice but a bit boxy
Love the colors and stripe on this button down, but it's a bit too boxy for my shape. On a more straight shaped person it would be great.
Cotton Long Sleeve Blouse
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Easy, breezy, nappable
Crazy comfy, perfect for spring and summer, has pockets (!) nap dress. Still waffling on whether to purchase this, because I wore it to the farmers market, to a casual dinner, and to my business casual office with a polished cardigan on top. Just incredibly versatile and well made, and so flattering. Rent it!
Brown Cosima Nap Dress
Hill House Home
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Great colors, very boxy
Very boxy fit, although the colors are great and very autumnal. The single button hits a bit low, and the waist has very little shaping. Best left open.
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Bonaro Suit Blazer
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Perfection, bought it
I wear this coat literally every day. The long length is so chic, and the weight is heavy and warm. Keeping me warm in what feels like the coldest winter in a decade! Definitely generous sizing, which is perfect for layering over sweaters.
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Wool Trench Coat
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Gorgeous but small
Very fitted, but so pretty! Definitely needs a high waisted bottom underneath because this baby is super cropped. The embroidered flowers elevate it so well though - definitely renting again. And surprisingly warm!
Cream Floral Sweater
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Emily Gilmore would be proud
Very cropped, very warm! Great for February and early (chilly) spring. Felt like Emily Gilmore wearing this. Great for work or a warm layer for a more formal outfit.
Emilia Jacket
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
The PERFECT winter dress
Fits perfectly- very warm! Almost like a built in sweater, but the gathered skirt in a sleek cotton elevates it above a normal sweater dress. Wore it at least five times because it's so versatile! Holiday parties, afternoon tea, work, even the opera - was perfect for all of them. It is slightly shorter than it seemed, so ankle boots looked weird, and it did need knee high boots or heels. AND it has pockets! Really torn on sending this back.
The Barrett Dress
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Gorgeous curve hugging
Just forgiving enough fit. Fits true to size, hits low calf. Really lovely, rich color, would've bought it if I could!
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Geo Knit Midi Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Cozy but clunky
This sweater dress is super fun and extremely warm (maybe a little too warm!) and very bold, but the chunky pattern and thick fabric is less than flattering. Not everything needs to be flattering, and I still loved wearing it, but it definitely wasn't the sexiest I've felt in RTR recently.
Floral Midi Dress
Love, Whit by Whitney Port
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Effortlessly elegant
Some RTR pieces, I’m a little on the fence about, but once I wear them, I immediately rush to see if the purchase price is in my budget. This is definitely one of those pieces, although it’s unfortunately one of the pieces I need to wait for a sale on! The elegant sleeve draping and thick, quality silk is just perfect. The colors somehow go with everything? My one complaint is that it’s a little too cropped to stay tucked in.
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Lucille Silk Blouse
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Academic fall blazer dreams
Love this blazer. Rented it last year, prooooobaly going to buy it. The length is very cozy, almost like a shacket, but the tailoring makes it an option to wear buttoned, even with a strongly pear-shaped lower half. The herringbone colors are quintessential dark academia, and I’m wearing it every week to work.
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Tweed Classic Fit Blazer
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Trendy but no pockets
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Checker Print Jacket
Louna
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Warm and classic
A little boxy, but cropped nicely. Very warm- perfect for the icy weather we've been having. Not too itchy, but legit wool, so it's plenty thick and high quality!
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Fair Isle Half-Zip Sweater
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Great color, easy to wear
A little oversized but very easy to wear. Gorgeous color! Fairly lightweight, and a little long.
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Oversize-Collar Cardigan Sweater
Madewell
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Great professional autumn blouse
Was very tempted to buy this! Not too blousey, but enough stiffness and pouf in the sleeves to give it a little extra interest. High neck isn't as high as I had worried it would be - more of a mock neck. Silky and strong fabric feels luxe.
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Smocked Long Sleeve Floral Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Sexy stripes
Very form fitting and sexy, with a low cut front, but the crocheted lace and length is demure and lovely.
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Darcy Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Chic, easy, casual
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Grande Cream Fanny Bag
Clare V.
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Dramatic collar for easy office shirt
Nothing overly exciting here, but I am considering buying it because it adds a little extra something to a basic shirt with the oversized collar and mutton sleeves. Decently thick fabric - couldn't wear a brightly colored bra, but you can't see a nude bra's embroidered pattern the way you can with some white shirts.
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Oversized Collar Top
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Cozy but strangely short sleeves
Wore this to a weekend in the Adirondacks, and it was cozy and comfortable. Pretty warm, but fine for autumn after the sun goes down. The only thing about this shacket I don't like is that the sleeves are weirdly bracelet-length, which feels off for this style. Otherwise, I loved it.
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Plaid Half Zip Sweater
Madewell
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Crisp and easy shirt
Easy to wear, a little oversized but intentionally oversized. Very crisp, felt like old money at Martha's Vineyard every time I wore this.
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Stripe Pop Shirt
DONNI.
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Gorgeous but LOW
I was scared the dress wouldn't zip but it fit perfectly, although the zipper was a little sticky. HOWEVER, the cut is so so low! I wore a very low gore push-up bra to avoid my bra showing, and I have to say, if you've got larger ladies, you have to be ok with everyone seeing them! It's a gorgeous, easy dress - lightweight, perfect cut, lovely print. But not for work or church!
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Florida Maxi Dress
Rixo
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Meh
Cut on this was very basic, not particularly flattering. It was a solid work dress, but it didn’t excite me to wear it at all. Would probably be good on someone with a straighter figure.
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Floral Sleeveless A-Line Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 54
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Summer perfect
Loved this dress. Couldn’t wear a bra with it - had to have my husband tie the back as tightly as possible to keep the girls up. They slipped down over the course of the day but the dress was tight enough that it looked fine. Suuuupeer cute though.
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Plaid Puff Sleeve Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Worth the wrinkles
A little loose, and more cropped than I realized, but so fun! Does wrinkle really easily, but because of the casualness of the pants I didn’t mind much. The stripe is just a great pop!
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Wide Leg Pants
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Breezy spring dress
Easy fit, flattering v-neck on my large chest. Sleeves were a bit tight but perfectly doable. Very fun and colorful!
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Floral Puff Sleeve Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 52
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Perfect preppy spring top
Loved this top and had a really hard time sending it back. I was skeptical I could wear it to work but the v-neck looks a lot lower than it actually is, and it was perfectly appropriate for the office! Definitely cropped length so best with higher waist bottoms. Very substantial fabric, feels luxe, but not too thick and hot. Basically perfect!
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Blue Henley Top
Toccin
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
So cute, but not forgiving
Wanted to love this so much, but the bodice was too tight and the snaps weren’t strong enough to stay closed on my large bust and my stomach. It’s soooo cute though - I loved it so much, as long as I kept perfectly still and didn’t breathe. .
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Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
CeCe
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Inexplicably roomy, incredibly cute
Rented with the Madewell sweater that matches it perfectly, highly recommend. Super cute, lots of little details, and amazingly fit my big wallet and my 12 mini phone.
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Blue Mini Joan Bag
See by Chloé Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Easy sweater in a great color
Copied the model styling and rented the matching purse and don’t regret it at all. The color was very flattering, and the cut was simple and easy to wear. Nothing particularly exciting about this top, but it looks nice on and the color makes up for that. Fabric is like a very very thick teeshirt, like a fancy sweatshirt without the terry texture on the inside.
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Hartford Turtleneck Top
Madewell
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Oh it’s CROPPED cropped
I had to get real comfy showing my stomach to wear this sweater, even with extremely high waisted pants on. Maybe on someone with less chest it would be less cropped? But the subtle texture pattern and saturated color was perfect for our early Valentine’s Day date.
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Red Turtleneck Sweater
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Oversized and cozy
Love this jacket - oversized and cozy but not too big. Incredibly warm - originally rented it in October and I had to send it back because it was way too cozy, so I was glad I got to rent it again in January! !
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Green Hooded Fleece Jacket
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Rich caramel sweater dress but needs a belt
Loved the way this looked on me and rented it twice but needed a belt. Still trying to decide whether to buy it because I’ve worn it so many times. Very forgiving to curves!
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Cardigan Dress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Tahoe chic shearling jacket
Fit was slightly oversized throughout except for the arms, which just exactly fit a sweater. Felt incredibly California cool in this jacket, although I was originally skeptical I would find opportunities to wear it. VERY warm and cozy jacket - wouldn’t wear it as a shoulder season jacket.
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Shearling Biker Jacket
NVLT
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
So easy to wear, so many compliments!
I was meh on this dress at first, but I got so many compliments on it, I changed my mind! It’s so easy to wear, with the unexpected flash of back, but it covers everything that feels too risqué and has no issues with wearing a bra of any kind. Built in ventilation makes it cool even in Louisville in 95 degree weather! You do need to make sure your underwear isn’t high rise though! Still trying to decide if I want to buy it - it’s that good!
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Floral Cut Out Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 36F
Lovely purple with narrow hips
Really wish I could've worn this, but it was too tight across my hips, and narrow all around. Very pretty color, fully lined, just didn't fit!
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Tie Back Dress
Maggy London
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36H
Bright and cheerful but surprisingly low cut
Fun summer top- tucked it in with everything because that's the silhouette I'm going for these days. Very low cut - had to wear a balconette cut bra to avoid the bra being seen. Bottom is very loose and flowy.
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Summer Flowers Riviera Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 220220lbs
Bust: 36F
Easiest skirt in the world
Somehow this skirt goes with everything, slips on easily, and skims over bumps and pantylines? Magic!
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Navy Charmeuse Skirt
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 220220lbs
Bust: 36F
Perfect thanksgiving dress
The pattern reminded me of the way Laura Ingalls described her red-sprigged dress in Little House on the Prairie, but in a much cuter cut. Pretty tight around the waist; although it fit ok, I could easily see this not fitting most people wearing size 16 dresses. Very high waisted! Loved it though - not too low cut but not frumpy either. Will rent again!
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Floral Printed Shirt Dress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 36F
Gorgeous dress just a tiny bit too fitted
Loved this dress so much, and was so incredibly sad to not get to wear it! I'm currently just a smidge over a size 16, and the 16 looked gorgeous on EXCEPT that it was tight on my stomach and showed my bellybutton. I tried to size up to an 18, but that was so big that even my husband said clearly didn't fit. Fabric is thick and heavy, and cut means that you can wear a racerback bra. Super cute ruffle slit, overall a winner, just not for me at this particular event!
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Bright Aqua Ruffle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 36F
Such a perfect purple dress!
Loved this dress so much! I had a hard time sending this back. At first I thought the ruching on the front was weird, but then I noticed how amazing it looked on me, so... Great midi length, skims the body, true to size and maybe just a smidge big. Definitely renting this again!
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Sunny Bloom Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 36F