Kathryn's Reviews
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Chic and flattering
I'd disagree with other reviewers here... I think this dress is super chic. It fits very loose and baggy, but the sleeves are nicely fitted and even with a very tiny bump I didn't feel like it was too much fabric. But you have to like a drapey style! I wore it for work with black tights and booties and loved it, and am keeping it to wear again as my bump grows.
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Pauline Maternity Dress
HATCH
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute and warm
This dress worked well for early pregnancy, because the fabric is thick so it can hide a little bulge. It fits a bit blocky and is a little short, but I liked both those qualities!
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Jordanna Hoodie Dress
CAARA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Chic but not warm!
These worked well for me early in the second trimester of pregnancy, because they are stretchy and super comfortable. That said they are NOT warm -- even with leggings under, they weren't that warm in 30-40 degree weather. They looked classy with a blouse for work, but I was hoping to be able to wear them for outdoor socializing and the wool was too thin.
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Ines Maternity Sweater Pants
Emilia George
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Playful cute dress with quality fabric
This dress runs a tad large -- I'm usually between a 4 and a 6 and the 4 was slightly loose. Or it just isn't designed to be that fitted. The sleeves aren't as goofily big as they seem in the picture though it's definitely a look. The color is muted though which stops it from being silly. It came off as less formal and weird than I was expecting, but I still enjoyed wearing it!
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Floral Aneesha Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely and edgy silk blouse
I loved this blouse. It fit quite well (I'm a 2-4 in blouses). From a distance the pattern is very muted and subtle but up close it's clear it's chain-link, so it's super subtly punky. It's made of a very nice silk. The collar could be worn open but I wore it closed and it added an additional edge. Overall a very cool work option. The XS was fine on my hips (I wear a 4-6 in skirts/pants).
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Hamilton Button Down
Equipment
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
versatile, well-fitted jacket
This ran every so slightly small -- I'm usually a 2-4 on top and was glad I didn't go any smaller as it was a bit tight under the arms and didn't lie totally flat. But the shoulders looked great and the sleeves are very beautifully cut. It's a cream rather than white.
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White Envelope Blazer
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful, subtle dress
This dress is just lovely. It looks like a LBD but has a complex structure such that this pretty pleated black crepe peaks out (becomes more visible when you sit) through a slit in the navy silk. The under slip is fitted so I knew I had the right size (I'm between a 4 and 6 in dresses) but otherwise everything was loose. I'd love to own this dress.
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Marine Schoolboy Dress
Carven
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
The length is really a huge issue on this otherwise awesome item
I don't know why they are listing these as "R" -- they are definitely "tall," and the length given in the description is not accurate. I spent a good 45 minutes with an iron and fashion tape and made it work, but I would not go through that effort again! It's sad because otherwise this is a completely awesome jumpsuit. I wore it with a lacy tank underneath. I'm between a 4 and a 6 and was worried about it being tight on my hips so went with the 6, but should have done the 4 I had plenty of room and was kind of swimming around in it. But that's also kind of the look. I'd recommend for people over 5'9 or who can get there with heels, and wish I'd trusted the other reviewers that RtR's description was way off.
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Black Work Jumpsuit
Vera Wang
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
funky but huge pants
I'm between a 4 and 6 on bottom and the 4 fit, though the waist is very high. I think this is for the best though since it gave some shape in the back. These pants are really enormous - they flare out from the waist so if you have issues about the size of your hips these are probably not for you. I got them together with the top and the overall effect was quite tent-like though not really in a bad way, I felt super chic if a bit cocooned. I also wore them separately with a fitted blouse and boots and was into it. They are edgy.
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Navy Delmont Pinstripe Cropped Pants
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Edgy, well-made top
I like this top a lot, though with the neck up it comes VERY high and looks quite severe. But the sleeves are nicely shaped and quite fitted, and it doesn't tent out, so overall it's a great look with a quality wool and nice pinstripe. I am usually a 2-4 on top and the XS was definitely the right size.
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Navy Delmont Pinstripe Dolman Top
Tibi
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely fabric but challenging cut
This dress has no shape to it, so while I expect women with smaller hips will want to stay true to size, women with larger hips might want to size up. I'm between a 4 and a 6 on bottom and the 6 fits me on the hips, but the middle section is a bit baggy which makes the fitted hips look weird. I expect if I sized up to get a more shift-like look it would be too big on top, so I think that's just how it's going to be if you have hips. It is still a beautiful dress though and looks okay -- I'm wearing it to work and feeling fine. That said it's not a very *exciting* dress, the pleating and neckline details are cute but they are very subtle. I probably won't rent this again.
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Milano Wool Pleated Dress
Nina Ricci
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Basic wool shift dress
This dress was a little ragged -- the neckline was slightly frayed. But the material is nice and warm. It's not wonderfully shaped, I got the XS though I'm between a 4 and a 6 in dresses and it still was pretty loose. I didn't love how it fit around the underarms. But overall a simple shift dress, no major complaints, and it looked great under a jacket with tights. I probably won't rent again because there's more interesting stuff out there but it was totally functional.
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Grey Kestel Saxton Dress
Theory
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute, easy convincing faux-leather skirt
I loved this skirt. It has lots of pleating but the material is so thin that this works well. It fit low on my waist which was nice, though I could have gotten a 4 and it would have been higher/shorter. A great and versatile piece.
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Cognac Vegan Leather Skirt
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute if weird top
I disagree with people saying this runs large. I got the XS and it was almost too tight on my hips. It's just made to be oversized and that's the look. So I'd go with your usual size. It's a cute top, with contrasting check fabrics and nice cuffs. It's pretty casual but has some nice detailing, like the seams on the sleeves. It's actually all one color (dark navy), just with different sized checks -- the pictures are deceptive here.
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Mixed Check Top
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Unusual pattern, very flattering, form-fitting material
I loved this top. It's kept v young by the sweat-shirt style collar and sleeves, but the material is thin, luxe and silky, so it fits very well. The colors are rich and it looked great with black jeans and leather boots. As others have noted it is not a sweater, and is not particularly warm, but I wore it in winter and it was fine with a jacket over it. I usually wear 2/4 in tops but was happy I got the 6, as I had a bit of room and it wasn't too short. It didn't look too big at all. Will rent again!
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Navy Marissa Top
Matison Stone
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Warm, chic dress with nice shape
I really liked this dress. It's loose without being sack-like -- I have wider hips (more of a 6 on bottom) and the small fit fine. The collar comes up quite high on the neck, which gives it an unusual shape but might make it less good for people who like clothes to elongate the neck! The sleeves were indeed quite long but it was very easy to fold them inside and it looked perfectly fitted. The dress was cozy for work with tights. I'd rent it again.
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Bordeaux High Collar Shift
twenty
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty, nicely fitted, great fall colors
I wore this dress to a holiday concert and it worked because it's nicely festive. It's less fancy than I thought, though, because the different patterns are just printed on the fabric -- they aren't actually different fabrics sewn together. So it didn't seem as luxe in real life, and the fabric is actually quite thin. The pleating is chic tho and the shoulders are great. I didn't have trouble with the top being tight on the ribs but maybe could have sized down as it wasn't really tight anywhere. You probably want to size based on your torso/hips.
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Vera Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Edgy, unusual dress
This dress is enormous. It's supposed to fit loosely, clearly, but even given that I should have ordered about two sizes down. There was no way I could wear it without something under -- the v fell way below my breasts and was wide enough that they were pretty visible. The arm-holes are also really loose. I put a bandeau under one day and a long-sleeved shirt the other, and both worked and I loved wearing it, but was definitely swimming in it. It's super chic tho, the pleating is amazing.
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Denim Pleated Shift
Veronique Branquinho
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Sexy and classy dress
This is a lovely knit dress, and really well cut, but I can't understand how previous reviewers said it would work for any body type. Though the knit is thick it is still clingy, and I had a hard time stopping the top of my tights from showing and making a little bulge. If you are self-conscious about that sort of thing, this is not the dress for you. Otherwise though it is elegant and hangs super well. It was really fun for dancing in. It has stretch and fit really well on the hips and shoulders.
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Grey Open Shoulder Dress
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty but very strange fit
After reading reviews I sized down, but the garment still swum on me -- I couldn't really figure out how it was supposed to fit, but it didn't work. Also the colors are a bit different than I thought -- blue and black (ha) rather than green.
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Bellatrix Harluna Dress
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
comfortable minimalist dress
This dress ran a little big, so felt bulky -- the sleeves are not fitted and large, so there isn't as much shape as I'd hoped and I should have sized down. That said it's hip and the buttons are cute, I was happy to wear it.
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Navy Athrina Admiral Shift Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Adorable, lightweight dress
Like all Suno dresses the fabric here is beautiful and it fits wonderfully, fitted on the waist and then a short and flouncy skirt. I am a 2-4 up top and the 4 fit me perfectly. Maybe a little short to wear to work (before a party) but I wore it with tights and it was fine.
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Blue Poppy Print Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Chic as all get out
I love this dress. It hangs quite loose but has a weird sexiness to it. The fabric is super rich and beautiful, and a kind of pale violet that is hard to describe. The dress is thick but because of the way it's cut doesn't seem boxy. Felt like a million bucks. I usually wear between a 6 and a 4, got the 2. I expect people going down more than one or two sizes are wearing it much more fitted than its intended to be worn. I'd suggest just embracing the weird flapper aesthetic and going a size down but not too much more.
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Metallic Crocus Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Luxurious, festive gown
This dress is so comfortable and so beautifully made, and really stands out. I wore it to a gala dinner and it was just perfect. The low neckline makes it a bit edgy and the pattern keeps it very modern, and it has a nice sheen, but not a all gaudy. I'm a 4 on top and closer to a six on bottom, and am very glad I didn't go any bigger because it would have been too loose on the chest (I wore a paste-on bra in any case). I didn't have the problem of it being tight on my ribs at all, it was super comfortable (and really warm for a wintry night). It just made me happy to wear it.
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Winter Floral Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Awkward fit, seems a bit cheap
I ordered this dress for Thanksgiving but swapped it out before the holiday. The sleeves really gape open in a revealing way, making it a weird choice for fall, and the fit was just awkward -- too blousy. The neck detail also gave it an aggressive hippy/peasant vibe which didn't work for me. That said for a more casual, summer event I can see it working well for some people!
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Blue Dusky Desert Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Very sophisticated, edgy but subtle dress
I love this dress. It's beautifully made in a heavy flannel, nicely lined. It came down to my shins but fitted on the waist so I didn't feel like I was swimming in it. It reads super chic and understated, bohemian but in a very modern way. I kept shoes and accessories minimal and felt classy af. I think it's perfect for a cultural event or party, but because of the material not appropriate for a cocktail event or more formal affair.
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Alternastripe Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Elegant sweet dress that can be dressed up or down
This dress was chic even though it's just a cotton-like material -- it kept good shape. The ruffle at the bottom is very femme but is countered by the minimalist sleeves and buttons up the back. It felt more streamlined than boxy and is easily dressed up or down. The material is a nice dark navy, very matte. Loved it!
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Navy Florence Dress
Paper Crown
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Awkward fit, and does not look expensive
I agree with previous renters that it is hard to get this dress to fit properly, even with the adjustable side ties. It ended up just accentuating the hips too much -- maybe it would work better on someone less curvy. My real issue with it though was it just didn't seem that well made -- the hems looked cheap and the slip didn't fit well under the dress. I ended up only wearing it briefly.
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Dusty Pink Lauren Dress
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Understated but with a sexy back
Unlike others I did not find this too translucent, I wore leggings and boots and it was awesome. The pattern is pretty and it's not that bright, so from the front it looks like a pretty smock. The back has the cut out which is quite open and adds some sexiness. The fabric is a lovely silk so it felt luxurious. Not a dramatic piece but elegant! The dress was loose all over for me, but not at all baggy. I'm between a 4 and a 6 and the size was perfect (with some room to spare)
Ultra Marine Aubrey Silk Dress
Equipment
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 133lbs
Bust: 34B
Chic, amazing fit
This jumpsuit just falls really brilliantly. I have wide hips and the low waist worked really well. The bottom fits like an awesome pair of trousers, and the whole thing looks loose and easy except the top which fit really well around the chest and shoulders (I'm a 34B). Unlike other reviewers I had no issues at all getting in or out to pee! The color is really quite bright - salmon I would say, almost coral - so this is not a good choice if you want to blend in. I'm 5'5 and wore flats and it was fine, the bottoms looked a little cropped falling just above the ankle. I would size down -- I'm between a 4 and a 6 and wore the 4.
Bermuda Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 133lbs
Bust: 34B
great, flattering fit
This dress fit really well, very flattering on the waist, and the cap sleeves are cute. The only negative thing I would say is it is BRIGHT. It has silver threads running through the fabric which makes it quite sparkly, and the aqua is an almost neon color. I stuck out a bit more than I intended to but still loved it.
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Verona Dress
4.collective
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
This dress was super comfortable -- amazing for dancing.
It's shinier than it looks in the pictures, and fell a bit longer on me than I was expecting (almost to the knee -- I'm 5'5). I wear a 4-6 and could have worn the 42, but I think the dress looks nicer looser since it falls very nicely.
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Verdant Space Dye Shift
Missoni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Perfect clutch
I love this clutch. It looks expensive and is really well made, and would go with almost any outfit. Some of the metal bits on mine were a little bent from use, but it wasn't really noticeable. It perfectly held keys/wallet/lipstick/phone. I'm going to get it again when I rent dresses in the future.
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Chrome Lattice Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Fabulous dress
I was worried this dress would look terrible with my very pale skin, but despite the fact that it was a really powerful neon green, it looked awesome. The mixtures of fabrics make it very chic, and the colors just work (though I was definitely one of the brightest at the wedding). The dress is extremely well made and has a very flattering cut. I wore grey/blue shoes which picked up the colors well. I'm between a 4 and a 6 and ended up wearing the 6 (12). I could have gone either way but the 4 was a bit tight on my thighs and I thought it looked better looser with a little movement.
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Seafoam Trance Sheath
Matthew Williamson
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B