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Beautiful style, horrible static cling
I loved the silhouette and print of this skirt. But the static cling was really intense, especially on dryer days, so be prepared for that. The fabric is lightweight. The waistband is elastic but the fabric does not stretch.
Tiger Print Pull On Midi Skirt
Madewell
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34C
Luxe Sweatshirt
I loved wearing this sweatshirt. The color is a little more greenish than auburn in some artificial lighting, but I liked it. I'm between a medium and large on top and the medium was oversized (but very cute). Probably could have worn a small. So size down if between sizes or if you're not a fan of the oversized look.
Animal Print Cropped Pullover
Proenza Schouler White Label
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34C
So cute, longer than expected
I'm usually more like a 29 or 30 in skirts so I recommend sizing up if you have hips like me. As a result, the waist was huge so I wore a belt. Cute style and lovely color but rode up when I walked. Still, would absolutely rent again in the fall for a day at the office:
Rosemary Cord Skirt
Free People
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Cute print, hangs strangely
I wore this too with the matching skirt. I'm usually a medium on top and am glad I sized up after consulting Rails' size guide. The bow is sort of heavy and pulled the bow side down and pulled the non-bow side up. I didn't like how it looked with high-waisted jeans so I only wore it with the matching skirt. I recommend this outfit but not the top on its own.
Athena Top
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Love!
This skirt is comfy and lightweight but not see through. I wore it with the matching top but it would be cute with a different top too. There's a hidden button inside the waistband with a smaller or larger option for the button hole. Highly recommend for a summer event!
Etienne Skirt
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Tight in Chest and Arms
Size 8 was tight in the chest for 34C with wide shoulders/bigger arms. Not sure if sizing up would have helped. Fabric, pattern, and design are beautiful! My advice is to size up for C cup or bigger or if clothes are often too tight in the arms for you (like me).
Loveless Printed Midi Dress
Free People
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Lightweight knit, runs small
I'm usually a medium on top (sometimes small) and larger on the bottom. This dress is stretchy so I was able to put it on and it was comfortable and looked good except the slit went all the way up to about 2 inches below butt! Gonna try sizing up. The fabric is more of a rich brown than orange and it's a very lightweight knit so good for spring or fall weather (or year-round here in Los Angeles)!
Minetta Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful dress but runs so small!
I got this dress new with tags but couldn't wear this dress because it was too small. Arms were too small and so was the chest (I rented a size 10 and am a 34C). It was fitted in the hips but not too small there so this dress would probably work for most (small) pear-shaped women. The fabric Is beautiful so I'm sad this dress didn't work for me.
Temescal Amsterdam Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Strange fit
I didn't end up wearing this dress. The arms were tiny (mine are... not) and the top was too long. The top length caused the dress to be too low cut, to tight in the bust, and then too loose in the ribs. Probably meant for someone taller.
Walnut Knit Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Love this Cardigan
I was worried the bottom of this cardigan would be too small since I'm a pear shape but the fit ended up being evenly loose and comfy from top to bottom. The leopard print cuffs are so fun. I wore it with jeans, with work pants, with a pencil skirt and top, and with a black sheath dress and loved it every time. It's on my shortlist to rent again!
Kaguya Cardigan
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Fun and Comfy Jacket
Wore this jacket in Los Angeles and Las Vegas in early March and it kept me warm. The material is soft and lovely. The sleeves were a little long on me (I'm 5'3") so I tucked the ends of the sleeves under. Would love to rent again in the fall!
River Faux Fur Jacket
Flynn Skye
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Valentine's Day Pirate
I'm a pear shape so the top was very loose and billowy but looked great. The heats are a little subtle, which I liked. Used fashion tape to reduce gaping at the chest and hip height. Comfortable and cute dress.
Long Sleeve Heart Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Stunning
Rented this dress for a night out in Vegas but ended up wearing something else instead because it was cold out. I hope I have another opportunity to rent this dress because it's stunning. Hugs curves beautifully and the slit is just right.
Red Witherspoon Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Lightweight but warm
This sweater is very thin: more like a knit long sleeve tee shirt than a sweater. But the wool material is warm. The print is a beautiful leopard with great colors. The sleeves are a a bit of an awkward length. I have short arms and the sleeves didn't cover my wrists but weren't quite 3/4 length, either. Still, I considered buying this top because it is so comfy and the print is beautiful.
Leopard Tippi Sweater
J.Crew
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Cute Sweater
I'm usually a small or medium on top and sized down per the recommendation of other reviewers. The sweater was still big and comfy. The bow definitely makes a statement. I wore this to brunch with friends. I originally planned to wear the sweater to work but it's a little too cutesy for work. It sheds a lot so don't plan to wear with black pants.
Powder Pink Bow Sweater
byTiMo
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Too Short!
Just like almost everyone else, I rented this for work but it was way too short! I'm only 5'3" but have a big butt and the dress was so short, especially in the back. The fabric is stretchy and the bell sleeves are cute. And the pattern is on point. The dress was also tight in the chest, shoulders, and upper arms. I'm a pear shape and usually small or medium fits me for a dress with a full skirt but the medium was tight up top for me.
Houndstooth Ponte Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Versatile little bag
I loved this bag. I wore it as a belt bag (as shown) for a night out with friends. It also comes with a gold chain to wear the bag as a cross-body, which I did when I wore the bag to a fancy dinner. The hardware on the front is GOLD, not silver, which was a pleasant surprise to me. I was able to fit a few credit cards (using the slots inside the bag, did not bring my wallet), my iPhone 7+, my work phone (iPhone X), earbuds, keys, and lipstick comfortably but without much room to spare. There's a card slot on the back on the outside which I used for my metro card when wearing as a cross-body. The back slot is hard to access when wearing the bag as a belt bag unless you are wearing it loose. Will definitely rent again, when available!
Hip Shot Belt Bag
Marc Jacobs Handbags
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Soft and Chic Sweater Dress
I love this sweater dress. I rented a large which was a little big on me but still very cute. I could have probably sized down but then it may have been too short. This dress is easy to wear, warm, and chic. I wore this dress to work, to a party, and out to dinner. It's a lot of fun to style in different ways. I highly recommend renting this dress!
Red Dulcie Ruffle Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Best print ever
As others have said, this dress is tight up top! I think it's tight in the upper back rather than in the chest, however. I chose my size by looking at reviews from people with the same bra size as me and it served me well. The fabric is vibrant and slightly shiny. It does not stretch at all. The fabric is thin but does not breathe so keep that in mind when renting for extreme temperature situations. The collar is super cute but did not want to lie flat and I found myself constantly adjusting it throughout the day. The overall shape and movement of this piece is beautiful, though. I might rent thin one again.
Plum Animal Printed Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Challenging for Petites and Pears
I loved the idea of this dress but it was completely unflattering. I still wore it twice- once to work and once to the symphony. A few notes on the fit: 1. The torso of this dress was too long for me, making it baggy in the upper chest area and too low cut. Fashion tape did not work to keep the dress closed and I did not want to pin it, so I wore a cami under which made my chest look flat. 2. The top of the dress was loose on me, though the bottom was a good fit. This is a pretty common occurrence, as I am pear-shaped. I'd be curious to size down to fit the top and am hopeful that the wrap skirt will cover and forgive my wider bottom. 3. The length of the skirt was not right for me and I used approximately 16 pieces of fashion tape to shorten the hem by about 2 inches. Petite ladies, consider this your warning! The print is beautiful and unique. The fabric is a luxurious knit silk that stretches a little horizontally but not vertically.
New Jeanne Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Didn't work on my petite pear figure
I wanted to make this work so badly because it's a gorgeous style. The top was too loose/long on me and I couldn't button the buttons on the lower half. Billowy sleeves made me look like I was drowning in this dress, too. The wrap front of the skirt aaaalmost covered me up but I was nervous about wearing this dress to work, which is what I rented it for. Looked great if I folded the top under the part that wraps and rolled up the sleeves and wore with heels but all of that and the open bottom would have been too much work.
Tie Front Shirtdress
VINCE.
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Fun Jacket but couldn't wear
Rented this to wear with navy for the super bowl (disappointed Rams fan here). It's a boxy bomber style jacket that looked huuuuge on me but was oddly tight in the chest (I'm about a 34C and rented the medium). It was too warm to wear in LA so I ended up not wearing it. Sleeves were not too long on me so that's a positive for all the petite ladies out there!
Mango Shearling Bomber
Samantha Sipos
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Love, love, LOVE!
This dress is perfect. The fabric is knit printed silk with some horizontal stretch but no vertical stretch. The print is a really beautiful brown leopard. This photo is before wearing the dress to go out with friends, but I also wore it to work with a black sweater on top and plan to wear it once or twice more before returning. There are so many ways to style this dress. You can button and tie it in a lot of different ways so the fit is very customizable! This dress is a must-rent for sure!
Leopard Side Tie Shirtdress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Choose the size you wear for tops
I rented this dress for work. I'm between a small and medium on top and a medium and large on bottom. I rented this in a medium and it was a little roomy. The dress flares at the waist so I should have gone with the small! It looked a little frumpy but would look better in the correct size. The fabric is warm, breathable, and soft and I like the print. Will definitely consider renting again in size small!
Mod Plaid Sweater Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful, versatile sweater
I wore this sweater to work on a Friday with jeans and the following week over a sheath dress. As other reviewers have said, it is short in the front. When wearing with pants, I wore a black tee underneath. I thought the ruffle details were perfect! The color is a beautiful dark teal and the fabric is soft. Will definitely rent again.
Kora Ruffle Sweater Top
Saylor
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Fabulous!
I rented this jacket to wear to work and got lots of compliments. The sleeves were a little long so I rolled them-- problem solved! The fabric does not stretch at all but the fit is loose overall (and looks good that way). It's cropped the perfect length to wear over a dress.
Ruffled Crop Jacket
MSGM
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Cute but wrinkles so easily
The fabric is thick but comfy with just a tiny bit of stretch. Unfortunately, I work at a desk job and these pants got so wrinkled at the crotch area by lunch. The length was fine with heels (I'm just shy of 5'3"). These are cut for someone with less curvy butt/thighs than me-- the waist was loose but I don't think I could have sized down or they would have been too tight in the upper thigh/hip area. Still, they're so cute and flattering I'd definitely recommend for a situation where you're not sitting most of the day.
Stripe Soft Pants
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Not for gals with bigger arms
This top is so gorgeous but it didn't work for me. The top arms are cut very small compared to the rest of the bicep area and didn't work with my big arms. Fabric is thick and luxurious with just a bit of stretch.
Apollo Bell Sleeve Top
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C