Michele's Reviews
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Great comfy dress for work
Rented this for work. It is a lightweight knit and I was afraid it wouldn't hide anything but was pleasantly surprised. Very comfy. I don't usually wear dresses that go below my knees but this is really cute with boots.
Pacey Knit Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Just love this brand!
I know this will sound funny, but I've never worn this but love it. I rented it with the intent to buy because I love this brand and know I'll have use for it. Wore another model in fuchsia to a movie premiere and after-party and got tons of compliments on it.
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Black Jodi Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Gorgeous color; will rent again
Love Veronica Beard, so I put this bias up front. That being said, this is a gorgeous, luxurious-feeling blouse. The emerald color is stunning. I will definitely re-rent it. Or buy it new if it's still available.
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Lilian Blouse
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Spectacular dress for movie premiere
These dresses fit like a dream. They are stretchy and significant enough in terms of thickness that they hide some imperfections. That being said, was kicking myself for forgetting to pack Spanx (LOL). I went to a movie premiere wearing this dress and felt like I fit right in the crowd. Got a lot of compliments. Seriously considering keeping it as it is really marked down.
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Beaufort Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Tons of compliments
Wore this to work and could not believe the number of compliments I received. The sweater is of a dense knit. Fit is flattering. One of the things I loved as someone with short arms is that the sleeves weren't too long so they (and the ruffles) did not get in my way at work. Will rent again.
Contrast Ruffle Sleeve Sweater
Milly
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34DD
Meh. Sleeves are not as appear
I did not wear this because the fit was odd and added about 50 lbs. to me. Maybe it was my short arms, but the sleeve hole is really from the shoulder to the waist making bizarre "bat wings" that do not show in the picture, and made me feel like I looked like I weight 200 lbs. I really wanted to like this and tried it on two times, but it was extremely unflattering. Maybe on the right body, but not mine.
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Ariana Printed Dress
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Bummer. Very tight in chest
Everything was fine in hips/tummy, but way too tight in chest. Probably fine for people who are less endowed.
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Clover Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Odd sizing, but could be cute
I first rented the 8R, but that was too snug in the chest, so I then rented the 10R, but that was too loose. Sigh... I guess it takes a Goldilocks to wear it. Probably best to be worn in someone's "normal" size whose chest is not too large. What I mean, if I was a cup or two smaller, the 8R would have probably been fine. Cute otherwise, just didn't work for me.
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Floradoodle Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfy and cute
Rented this to wear to work. Love the top. Wasn't sure about the color because I don't normally do pastel-type colors, but this is a bit brighter than a real pastel. The materials is somewhat silky, no give. I will definitely rent again.
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Lita Floral Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Will be great, one size up.
I really like this dress. I did not wear it because with my "girls" it was too snug in the chest. However, I like the pattern and the detail so plan to rent it in a size larger. Usually wear an 8 but the 10 will be needed purely because of the chest area. Hopefully going up a size will work.
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Black Floral Asymmetrical Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Did not wear -- too low cut
I really wanted to like this top. The material is very pretty. No stretch which I found a bit surprising. However, where the top has the cross-over knot, it is VERY low cut. If I were to keep the blouse, I'd have it stitched higher. I could have used a safety pin or clothing tape, but it doesn't hang right. It may be better on smaller busted women.
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Twist Front Top
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Love this top!
Definitely glad I went a size up given my chest size. The colors were great on me (I can't do pastels). I think I'm gonna buy it. I wore a cami under for work, but on a date I probably wouldn't.
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Collarless Bell Sleeve Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Weird cut, needs a cami
I put this on a couple of days ago to wear to work and boy does this gape. I have a medium, my usual size, and there is not way on earth that I could wear this either without a safety pin or cami. I couldn't find a safety pin so I just pulled it off. It would be cute, but the cut is odd. I was just going to return it, but think I'll wear it with a cami this week.
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Shields Cheetah Top
rag & bone
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great top for casual Friday
Can be dressed up or dressed down. Obviously needs a cami/tank top underneath. I had a light olive green one which was perfect. Very sheer silk. Pretty colors. I'd consider buying but not at that price. Will likely rent again.
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Sheer Susan Blouse
rag & bone
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
So great, I'm keeping it.
This fits like a glove, and the leather is so, so soft. But, see, I have another leather jacket... So I actually gave my other one to my daughter so I'd have an excuse to by it. I've had it for at least two months and realized it was never going back. Awesome jacket. So many compliments. And it's all mine now!
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Long Black Leather Jacket
Samantha Sipos
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Love the blouse but need to go a size up
I really like this blouse. Material is beautiful and the cut will be great one size up. My normal size was too tight across the bust, so I was unable to wear, but I will order one size up.
Ditsy Floral Shirt
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34DD
Stylish dress for my presentation
I wore this to make a presentation with a jacket over. The material is a heavy knit and it is quite form-fitting. I was comfortable wearing it without a jacket at the office, but wore a jacket over it for my afternoon presentation to have a more professional look. The bottom flounce is fun and, even though it is asymmetrical, it is not too short. I would definitely rent again.
Adeline Pullover Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34DD
Worn to work
I like some of the details of this sweater but in reality the notch on the side cuts too high to wear for work. It is cute, but I ended up keeping a long cardigan over it all day because I was self conscious about the fact that, if I raised my arms at all, skin would show on one side. And I'm short. I can't imagine this with a tall person. So, the overall concept is good as it is an interesting sweater, but the side notch, not so much. Also, if you are expecting a soft sweater, this is not it. It is pretty dense, solid material. Doesn't feel bad, just not soft and comfy.
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Zig Zag Trim Sweater
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Very cute and comfy!
Wore this to work with the bright pink cords I rented (sorry, can't recall brand at the moment) and it was very cute for a casual work day. I'm going to wear again, although I'm not sure if I'll buy at this price. Whimsical while not being immature, if you know what I mean. I'm not a 20 or even 30-something, but if felt fun and appropriate.
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Le Cirque Sweater
Chinti & Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfy for casual day at work
Love these. Wouldn't wear this color everyday, but I really enjoyed wearing these to the office and, later, to a dinner date. Went straight office to dinner. They are super-comfy and have just the right amount of stretch. They are 60% off, so buying!
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The Stiletto Pink Corduroy Jeans
Current/Elliott
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect jacket for Elton John concert
Love this jacket. May have to buy. I don't need a lot of warm jackets for LA but I wore this to the Elton John concert here and had strangers stop and compliment me on it. They make fake fur these days so soft that doesn't feel "fake" and plasticky so it was comfy. We have been going through a bit chilly and rainy spell. This jacket went with my outfit perfectly. It is not a tight closure so probably wouldn't rely in colder climates (and I've lived in them before).
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Millenial Pink Faux Fur Coat
Josie Natori
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Very cute to work
Really like the mixed prints on this. Wore it with grey pants to work (we're business casual). The only "issue" that I had with it is that it had the worst static cling of any top I've worn in recent memory. I kept pulling it away from my body. That said, I could rent it again when the weather is different (but we are not big users of heat in So Cal so I'm not sure why the cling).
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Mixed Floral Shirt
No. 21
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
It's gonna be unforgettable!
Hasn't happened yet (this upcoming Sunday) but this dress is so gorgeous that I'm beyond thrilled! Fits like a glove (my usual size) and looks amazing on. I'm working on how to deal with the bra issue because with my bust I need to do something, and I'm hoping those stick-on ones will do the trick. It's not like I'm going to run a marathon in it,.. UPDATE: Note to self: next time you are going to try a backless bra, practice first! LOL The bra was not a success but I loved wearing the dress. It was spectacular on. Will try to add a picture later.
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Stormy Skies Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great work jacket
This is very heavy material so, being in LA I had to wait for the right day to wear it. I really like the material and the colors worked great for me. It runs a wee bit large, but I suspect the small would have been too tight. So if you're in between sizes, keep that in mind. I might very well rent it again in the future.
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Plaid Tweed Jacket
Sail to Sable
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Have to rent up one size! Argh!
I tried this on in the RTR store in a 6 and it was -- no surprise -- too tight in the chest. So I ordered an 8 to rent, but it is also too snug. I love this dress, so will go up to a 10 and really hope it fits. The dress otherwise hangs beautifully and the silk is very good quality. Keeping my fingers crossed. I'd wanted to wear it tonight to a party, but will wear it to work if the 10 works.
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Navy Dylan Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Didn't wear
I had a medium. It fit fine, it just didn't look good on me. I kept planning to wear it "tomorrow" but there was always something I opted to wear other than this top, so I just decided to return it.
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Cobalt Romy Sweater
DREYDEN
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Tons of compliments at a friend's office party
Love the material. High quality silk. The colors suited me perfectly I wore it under a navy blue pants suit that has very skinny pants. I wold have given it 5 stars except that the elasticized portion kept rising and I found myself tugging it down more than I would have liked. That being said, at the current price (65% off retail) I may end up purchasing it.
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Blue Geo Printed Tie Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Didn't wear it - too snug in bust
I had high hopes for this dress but in my normal size (M) it was way too snug in the bust. I could have forced the zipper up, but it would have been highly unattractive. I would not recommend to someone with a larger bust unless you size up. The material is substantial and I liked the longer sleeves. Beware that there is no lining behind the grommets. I was a bit concerned about how that would work but never got to that point.
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Jillian Grommet Knit Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Really stylish sweater jacket
I've worn this multiple times. Not ready to return. Would never have paid $1000 but it is stylish and looks great on.
Carbon Knit Cardigan
KAUFMANFRANCO
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34DD
Didn't really use it because it was too small for me.
Very cute. I just wanted/expected a slightly larger version as I carry a lot of crap. But it is very, very cute if you are looking for a purse of that size.
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Petal Keeley Satchel
Mackage Handbags
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfy and perfect for work.
I'm a size 8 and the medium was perfect. These are great pants that are almost leggings and can be dressed up or, I'm sure, down. I'm short (about 5'3") and these cropped pants fit me as ankle pants so they were perfect without my needing to hem. Still considering whether I'll buy them, especially since they were brand new when I rented them (tag still on).
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Striped Ankle Slit Pants
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Was comfortable for work.
Fit really well. The only issue was that the color didn't work for me even though I really wanted it to. It just didn't do anything for my complexion. But the blouse itself was comfortable, and I really liked the cut.
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Yellow Melanie Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
No event was unforgettable. The pants are really cute.
Really like these. Wore them to work and got compliments. They are different from anything else I own. Since I'm 5'3" they weren't so much cropped as ankle length, which I prefer. The pants have stretch and were a little loose after being worn. It says that the L is an 8-10, but I think I'm going to try in size M. Even though a bit loose, I would buy these, but the price off of retail seems a bit high in light of the fact that the pair seemed pretty used. Let's see with the M.
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Plaid Potemkin Cropped Pants
Bailey 44
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
No event. Couldn't wear because way too tight on top.
I really likes this on the hanger. Fun, sporty dress that I could wear on the weekends or casual work days. Unfortunately, it not only looks sporty, but it is cut for women with no "girls." I couldn't zip it up the top because it was too tight. I should have read the reviews. I might try a larger size because I liked the silky material mixed with the sporty look, but not sure going up a size will be enough.
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Varsity Trim Floral Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD
Not so unforgettable as I just wore it to work. :-)
Very pretty top. Fit well and the sleeves were great on my short arms. The bell sleeves were not too oversized for the office. Top can easily be dressed up or down. Considering buying it.
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Printed Suri Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DD