Allison's Reviews
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Perfect under a blazer for work
A little short on long torsos, but otherwise a really great basic piece for spring and summer work wardrobes.
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White Tadita Top
Joie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 188lbs
Bust: 38D
Sunny disappointment
I was really excited for this shirt to add a pop of color to my spring work wardrobe, but unfortunately the fit was just off. The shirt is very short and hits at the top of your hip which for some wouldn't be a problem but for long-torsoed gals, it has more of a crop top effect. The busy is also very tight across the chest and I'm not really that busty- just average. The color is gorgeous and I love the detail, but it just didn't fit my body.
Poppy Darling Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38D
The perfect everyday bag
This is the perfect bag. Perfect size, perfect color. It's so perfect I will be purchasing it. I originally thought it would be bigger and intended to use it as a work bag to put my laptop in. It doesn't fit a laptop, but would probably fit an iPad Pro. This bag has gone everywhere with me from the zoo, to dinner out with family, to a weekend getaway. Rent this bag- you won't be disappointed.
Grey Alba M Tote
Furla
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect for casual Texas summer wedding
I rented this for my best friend's casual wedding on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Texas. I loved the off the shoulder look. It's also the perfect color red. I ordered the large with the medium as a back up and ended up wearing the medium which still felt a little big. Regardless, I loved the dress and would totally rent it again (or buy it)!
Cherry Off Shoulder Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Classic style for DC baptism
I rented this skirt for my son's baptism in DC in December. It's a classic look that I paired with a light gray sweater and pearls. I wore one size up than my usual size because I was only a few weeks post-partum but it fit very well. I wish I could have kept it because I haven't found another skirt like it.
Tranquility Skirt
Marchesa Voyage
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous earrings that dress up or down
LOVED these earrings. Since I got my RTR package a couple days before my event, I was able to wear these to work on Friday and then the event on Saturday night. For the size of the earrings (they are large), they're relatively light which made them wearable for over 8 hours without hurting my ears and they added a bit of glamour to my normally conservative work attire. Then Saturday night they were the perfect complement to my evening gown. I wish I didn't have to send these back because they would definitely be in my accessories rotation!
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Honeydew Tapestry Earrings
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 36C
This dress was not the one...
I got this dress to give my baby bump some room. However, it was too tight in the chest and I ended up not being able to wear it. Plus, when I tried it on, the rest of the gown was so voluminous and had extra material on the sides that I looked like a sting ray.
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Mixed Up Maxi
HALSTON
Size Worn: ML
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 36C
Just the right amount of detail
LOVED this clutch! It held cell phone, credit cards, car keys, and lipstick. Great neutral pattern that went really well with the Halston Heritage Ionia maxi that I wore as my back up to the original dress I rented to go with the clutch.
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Zebra Tonda Pony Clutch
Diane von Furstenberg Handbags
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 188lbs
Bust: 38D
Tight in the waist, but still too big in the chest
I also ordered this dress in a 10R in the tangerine color. Unfortunately, the 10 was just way too big in the chest to make it work, so I went with the red flowered one. The 8R was long enough for me to wear 2 1/2" heels and it just swept the floor. Even though it was smaller than the 10, the 8 was still really big in the chest and unfortunately, I did NOT have fashion tape so I was constantly pulling the dress up all night. It was also just a tad tight in the waist area, so standing up with a straight back, I felt fine, but sitting down was uncomfortable. And to be honest, I felt a little fat in the dress. I'm sure it's very flattering on a stick figure, however, for athletic girls with a bust, the accordion chiffon fabric does us no favors. Wearing spanx helped a little bit but you can't really make your ribs any smaller no matter how hard you try. Alas, my husband still thought I was beautiful and that's good enough for me.
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Lights of Ioannina Maxi
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 188lbs
Bust: 38D
Small in the waist, big in the bust--- fashion tape a must!
I actually ended up wearing the red, flowered version of this dress (provided for me by the RTR stylist since they were out of the size I needed). Thus, I ended up liking it more than the orange one. The orange was pretty enough, but was too big in the bust and I couldn't make it work without fashion tape.
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Crave You Maxi
HALSTON
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 188lbs
Bust: 38D