Alissa's Reviews
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Pretty Pattern!
I love the “warped” lines on this pattern and the colored mesh overlay is hugging but stretchy to ensure a flattering fit. The black dress was attached so it was a bit hard to put on both, but the sleeve cutouts and the length are nice touches making this so cool while staying classy and unique. Plus, mesh is such a cooling and comfy fabric!
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Shailene Mesh Turtleneck Dress
AFRM
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Nice Silhouette, OK pattern
This was not my top choice as far as workwear options but it was available and matching with the other items in my shipment I had chosen (maroon corduroy pants). This was comfortable and sheer, with sleeves that didn’t puff too much or demand attention and a nice neckline, but didn’t wow. I still got a few compliments on it but I couldn’t help but feel like it looked a bit dated
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Klarin Top
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Subtle and simple!
Note: the dress photographs as black to brown but it’s actually navy with a washed out transition and then brown. This is tight fitting and flattering and I was able to wear it for a concert, at work and on an autumn weekend trip so I appreciated the versatility.
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Shoko Dress
Staud
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Flattering in all the right places!
Rented for work to wear with knee high boots and my coworker called it “stunning” and took a picture while I was presenting… that’s as good as it gets! It is a bit short for work where it almost looks like a romper and it does wrinkle with wear
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Mini Poplin Wrap Dress
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Felt Gatsby Flapper / Sabrina Carpenter!
I wore this to a Gatsby party due to its feathered trim (beware it sheds!) but it was a bit loose and open on me (as opposed to a shift dress) It’s sequins and cutouts helped elevate the look!
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Morgan Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
So classy and pretty for work
A rich, velvety but also understated work look- so many compliments and fits so nicely! Easy to wear but hard to launder
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Long Velvet Vest
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Top portion didn’t fit me properly
This was... odd. The neckline not lying flat even with its deep plunge and additionally practically adding shoulder padding (trying to billow outward on top) combined with the full tulle skirt made the silhouette look ill fitted on my petite figure despite the classy fit I loved on the other reviews here. It felt so gaping, hard to wear, and not movement/dance proof. A shame because it could have been so timeless and elegant if proportionally different for me- the skirt looks great… if only the top was more fitted and refined!
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Drop Waist Velvet Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Denim Dream Dress… or just Dream Dress
Perfect- flattering, fun, stylish, unique… such an elevated and cool fit that fit right into the style I want to channel. I swear putting her on was a huge confidence boost… I won a karaoke bar contest, I wore this around an art museum in Vienna… pairs well with white tights and biker shorts as it is short and flared. Stiff but structured denim with high cotton count was manageable on the skin and to wear all day, but the bodice was tight for that snatched corset fit Beware that it’s heavy and takes up a ton of room in a suitcase, but to me was worth the statement!
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Devyn Saxe Blue Denim Ruffle Dress
AKNVAS
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Perfect Greece Top, hard to wear
This is so feminine and dainty and cool, but the heavy beaded tassel, ultra low v neck (even my plunge bras didn’t look intentional, I safety pinned it shut after fashion tape didn’t work for me) and the sleeve length made it too bra unfriendly to want to wear again. Overall, glad it came with me to Greece tho!
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Greek Garden Off-white Blouse
FARM Rio
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Jeans I loved that don’t work on me
Too long even when I sized down 1-2! Had a button rivet loose, but this would be my favorite jeans if it fit me right
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James High-Rise Wide Leg Jeans
Hudson
Size Worn: 24
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Gorg gown!
I joined RTR to wear Marchesa! IIRC, the runway version of this dress has 3D butterflies and more poof along the bottom but this is a colorful ensemble that looks so good from the front (a plunge and neckline) and the back (lace up corset tie). The stitching ended up being a bit rougher and not as refined as I imagined it would be, but maybe that’s a mark of the notte line. It’s still stunning and high fashion either way.
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Butterfly Embroidered Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
The Midi Dress of my Dreams
Staud has done it again! A stunning silhouette reminiscent of a corset dress that feels soft and breezy and flows at the same time. Will rerent or buy in different colors!
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White Wells Dress
Staud
Size Worn: 00
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Too long to look good on my petite frame
I wanted these to be my elevated, stylish, work upgrade pant but also an alternative to relaxed looking cargo but these were just way too long to maintain the flare and structure. The metallic threads cheapened the look to me as it didn’t have a lot of stiffness in the pant
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Noa Pants
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
So grungy, so good
Such a statement. I loved the look but shouldn’t have sized down.
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Patent Leather Jacket
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Pretty (hot) pink!
Just as pictured and imagined! I loved pairing this hot pink ensemble for a vacation around Spain. The puff was not overdone and the straps and waist also were well placed to not look tacky (my fear with something adventurous). A great piece to add pop and color! Considered buying it but not enough occasions for me to wear out, and some wear along the zipper (color fading). The cotton blend is comfortable but it definitely is not wrinkle proof in a suitcase. Glad it fit as I hoped!
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Poplin Bubble Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
I just love this top and set.
Using up a shipment to fulfill a set with 2pcs can feel like a gamble but I'm glad I did it- while the shorts' tie detail in the front makes it ideal to jazz up an average outfit, having the perks of a feminine, funky and fashionable romper without the inconveniences made it ideal as a photogenic Europe vacation outfit. This was stylish, easy to pack and had enough weight to it to not wrinkle in my luggage or during wear. However on SIZING: I wish I sized up. This is high waisted but since it has a button, clasp, zipper and the belt tie I could get away with having it sit lower on my waist for breathing and eating room and not fastening it all the way at the waist. *see also, my review on the top/pattern! "This color combo is so cool and unexpected in person- it comes out as gold, lilac and burgundy (not as bright as I expected) and the bubble tank effect makes it even more unique. All the colors make it so interesting and this silhouette is surprisingly versatile for work, fashion and fun
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Banks Short
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
I want this! So stylish she’s chic, classy AND cool
*note- I did get this as a set (top was TTS and bottom was small, see my other reviews to see it with the bottoms) This color combo is so cool and unexpected in person- it comes out as gold, lilac and burgundy (not as bright as I expected) and the bubble tank effect makes it even more unique. All the colors make it so interesting and this silhouette is surprisingly versatile for work, fashion and fun settings. The best part is it works so well with jeans, the matching pants or a short skirt. A total closet/outfit booster I hope I don’t regret not buying this time around- I’m passing as I felt like I wore it enough and the material wasn’t quite soft.
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Odie Top
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Cute. But strange fit
Ultimately this didn’t make it out of the house as it didn’t fit a Beach Cocktail dress code imo, but it does fit a Beach or Vacation mode! I was too concerned with wrinkling, dragging length and long straps and a very straight neckline to fuss or pack this.
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Laura Linen Dress
Staud
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Perfect for a boat day… TSA loved it too 😂
This was the perfect outfit to throw on as soon as I got off work for a Europe vacation… it got laughs from friends and even airport security and then paired well with my patterned red swim set. Intentionally oversized. Expect this to wrinkle in your bag but a spritz or wetting it over should help.
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Coloured Embroidered Oversized Shirt
Stella Nova
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Sent straight back, not for me
I honestly could not stand how the charm had injection molding lines/marks down the long end of the shell.. made it feel so cheap to me as opposed to a solid metal charm. I enjoy metal ring chokers but this one was a no go despite having an apt beach party dress code to take it out to.
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Nautilus Collar Necklace
Lele Sadoughi
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
So pretty a waitress in Spain asked to look AND hold the bag
This was a wonderful rental for wedding and then vacation looks- pairs perfectly with another pink or as an accent bag (both also rentals, I was so impressed by the close match to the Jason Wu poplin dress). It’s a nice color alternative to some of the Staud Tommy beaded bags (and more feminine) and mine came with tags and extra beads for backup. The beading is not only uniform; it is patterned with good visual variety. The shape is nice and fits under the shoulder naturally or as a cute clutch, but leaves little room for the goodies. It won’t close with my iPhone Pro and digicam (Sony RX100) and lipstick and plug on power bank so I mainly left my phone/sunglasses on hand.
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Bead Bird Bag
Acler Handbags
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
THE white dress! Felt like a Greek Goddess/Muse
In delightful contrast to all the heavy cottagecore dresses trending now (I rented so many other paneled or puff sleeve dresses that were much more stiff and heavy) this was the perfect flowy, airy maxi that works up stairs, is ready to wear right out of a suitcase and looks good photographed from front or back. I took this on a day trip and it survived the 90 degree heat under Mediterranean sun with the open back/top and still wasn’t restrictive climbing stairs or sitting on a bus after eating. I could see this being a uniquely perfect photoshoot dress. Main note I won’t buy despite the hard to come by cotton/silk composition: the zipper is hard to tug and pull up and I thought it was jammed a few times, yet sizing itself felt TTS to me and not super restrictive (loose waist). Can size up for room in the chest if you’re not worried about the bodice/torso.
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Jaylin Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Comfortable! Pockets!
didn't love this on its own out of the bag (a little desaturated looking) but I loved having this light/cream bottom to pair with during a Europe trip for a bit of visual interest while still being comfortable, eye catching, and different for a stylish day with lots of walking. Appreciated the subtle flare for a tailored look... plus pockets! Size 1 translated well to me (typically Size 0-2/26" waist )
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Noaea Dream Shorts
Kate Ford
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Cute, but not what I was looking for
A bit stiff and isn’t as flowy and light, will not be on my vacation shortlist
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Arna Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs