Melanie's Reviews
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42 reviews
Adorable mini
Arrived in great condition and was easy, breezy to wear.
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Navy Ava Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Feminine, fun, and flirty!
True to size. This dress is very low cut; I wore it with a white cami under it. I was able to buy it at a deep discount and this dress is destined to become a summer staple.
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Orange Olivia Dress
Cleobella
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Desperately wish I could have worn this cutie
This dress is so fun and flirty but still age-appropriate. Heed the reviews - this dress doesn't run small, it runs incredibly small. I rented the XL and it was the equivalent of an 8/10.
Black Divergent Dress
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
My MOST FAVORITE RENTAL to date!
I held onto this dress via my Unlimited membership for at least 2 months (just returned it yesterday). I wore it to work and for fun. the fabric is substantial, but still has a great fun drape to the dress. It is a bit on the short side - whenever I work it to work, I also wear capri tights underneath it. I got tons of compliments every time I wear this dress and it made me feel like a million bucks. One big correction - this dress is listed as navy, but is absolutely black, not navy.
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Navy Dotted Floral Dress
Carven
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Less lady, more little girl
I thought this dress had a ladylike look to it, but it turned out to be more little girl than lady. I ended up not being comfortable wearing it and returned it.
Black Scalloped Bow Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
"I hope you can take those back"
That was a direct quote from my usually very complimentary husband when I tried these pants on. I did order a size too large for some reason, but I think the reaction would have been the same if they had fit perfectly.
Monument Culottes
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
Great pops of color
Dress is super comfortable and the bright pops of color really make this basic silhouette stand out. My only complaint is that the armscye is a bit low and won't accommodate every bra, so be sure you have a few options. I was traveling and did not have another bra, so I had to wear a sweater all day. :-(
Black Hadlie Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34D
Conservative but form-fitting
Loved the curvy fit of this dress, but the cotton material has no give and it was a bit tight in the bust. Would definitely recommend this dress - it was casual enough for a Hawaii vacation and dressy enough without being overdressed.
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Floral Mariana Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Would have been a perfect work dress
The recommended size for a 12 was an XL and it was way too big. I would definitely rent this again in the large. It's a ribbed knit material and could be very flattering in the right size.
Black Bookish Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34D
Simple dress with flair
Rented this dress for work and it struck the perfect note between business and casual dress codes. The material is a thick stretchy jersey. The cut is a body skimming a-line that floats nicely over problem areas.
Green Panache Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34D
Beautiful flattering cut
This dress fit great (although I wore a minimizer bra, don't think it would have fit with a fuller cup bra). The silhouette is very flattering, but I wasn't a huge fan of the pattern. If I had liked the pattern more, I would have kept it longer!
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Scribble Printed Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Beautiful classic gown
Rented this gown for NYE, but our plans changed and this dress was too formal so I ended up not wearing it. I would definitely rent it again for a formal occasion. It fit beautifully and was in great condition, which can be tricky with sequins.
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Plum Shine Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
So many compliments!
I've had my eye on this dress to rent for weeks now and immediately put it in my shopping bag when I saw it was available in my size. I received compliments on it all day long. It was cute and comfortable too. Pockets would have made this dress a homerun.
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Color Swatch Zip Front Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Perfectly work-appropriate
This dress was perfect for my conservative office, but still let me feel feminine. It is cut beautifully and is very flattering. The fabric is a drapey silk. I noted this dress as running small - in my experience, no matter what size i am, I need one size larger in a Milly dress.
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Green Linear Geo Print Slim Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Cute dress, but too short for my age!
I was taking a risk on a 10 - it did end up being too small. It's a cute and flirty dress, but too short to wear alone for me. If the dress had fit me, I would absolutely have worn it over leggings. Would rent again in a larger size for sure.
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Floral Cap Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Cute flirty dress, but needed a quick repair
Perfect summer-weight fabric and love the pockets. The dress I received had the hem almost completely undone and as it was received, was not immediately wearable. I had to put about 12 pieces of fashion tape on the hem to be able to wear the dress. If the hem had been intact, this review would have been a 5-star review.
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Rosy Picnic Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Beautiful color and pleating but straps were distracting
I ordered the 12 because I have a large chest. While the 12 fit my chest, it swam on me everywhere else and a 10 would have pulled across my chest. The straps are not adjustable and they were way too long on me - I was constantly pulling them up and even resorted to using double-sided tape to tape them to ME because I was wearing a strapless bra. I ended up only wearing this top for a few hours because the straps constantly falling down drove me crazy.
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Blush Flamenco Poplin Alexa Top
Tibi
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Quirky Dress, but the fit was a little off for me
Dress has details that do not show in model photos. It has almost a sailor bib overlay at the top (I didn't love that surprise), and it has beautiful empire waist seaming (very flattering, but hard to notice even in person). I normally wear a 10/12 and got the 8/44 since Marni usually runs small - that was the right call. I have broad shoulders and a big chest and it fit both well. It hugged my hips in a strange way and I have narrow hips.
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Green Flower Print Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Comfortable and can be dressed up or down
As many other reviewers had said, this jumpsuit runs large - really large. I usually rent a 12 in TT, so I went with the 10, but should have gone with the 8. I laid a 12 TT dress against this jumpsuit and the waist on this jumpsuit was bigger. Overall, though it's really comfortable and you still feel pulled together. I rented this for a client visit where there's a relaxed dress code and it hit the perfect mark. I still looked professional, but not stuffy.
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Sabella Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Tons of compliments
I was kind of meh on the fabric, but it was work appropriate and what I needed, so I chose this dress for my Unlimited rental. I got tons of compliments all day long. People really respond to the bright coral color that just pops. I've already rented this dress again for a work trip next week. The 12 was a tiny bit big, but I knew TT runs slightly small for me and while I could have gotten away with a 10, I was more comfortable in the 12.
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Kurdson Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Professional and ladylike
I felt so lovely in this dress and IT HAS POCKETS!! RTR has the same dress in a different fabric/colorway that I've rented as well, but this coral color is my favorite of the two.
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Rosette Envelope Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Fit beautifully, but could not make it work with a bra
This dress fit me like it was made for me, but I've got a large chest and must wear a bra. With the strap configuration, none of my bras would work.
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Pink Pout Emery Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Perfect for a professional event or upscale work outfit
This large ran large, but it was comfortable and I really liked it, so I wore it anyway! The fabric is a cotton twill that's got a nice weight to it, but it still comfortable to wear in warm weather. Would absolutely rent this dress again, just in a smaller size next time. I felt put-together and professional.
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The Straight Nude Dress
ST by Olcay Gulsen
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
You can't go wrong with a DVF wrap dress!
I've rented a few DVF wrap dresses and felt like this one ran a tiny bit larger than others. Loved the pattern; it's difficult to see in the photos, but there are tiny orange flowers in the print. the neckline is a bit fluid and can be draped so it almost looks like a sweetheart neckline rather than a V - I liked that about this dress.
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Pink Print Julian Two Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Hugs your curves without being clingy
Great for a large bust; plenty of room in the bust. The fabric is a lightweight stretch crepe, but is not lined. The length is a bit on the short side, but not quite a mini, still appropriate for the office. Very flattering dress. It looked too small on the hanger, but fit me beautifully. Would definitely rent again.
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Crisp Floral Print Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Runs small, but is sexy and flirty
I didn't wear this dress - although other reviewers said it runs small, I had to give it a try. I ordered a Large, which fit like a 6/8. I maybe could have worn it for a few hours for drinks, but not all day. I am still rating it highly, though, because I would love to be able to wear it; I absolutely adored the print and cut.
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Navy Camouflage Wasting Time Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Cute knit dress, odd fit for me
This dress is quite a heavy knit, which I didn't realize when I rented it, but it looked nice and was comfortable for all day at work. For me, this dress had an odd fit - the back waistband of the dress hung noticeably lower than the front waistband and I felt like I needed to adjust it throughout the day. Perfectly fine dress, just not a favorite for me.
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Lost in the Garden Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Makes you feel like you're on vacation
I wore the largest size available (closest to a US 10) and thought it was a little big. I have very wide shoulders, but this dress was even a bit wide on my broad shoulders. The [shift style] dress was not flattering on my body at all, but I received tons of compliments on it and felt very comfortable in it. The fabric is a heavy cotton twill, but was comfortable for 80+ degree weather. The one thing this dress is missing is pockets - add pockets and it would be perfect.
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Gabardine Amlapura Print Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Fun and flirty comfortable dress
This dress skims all your unforgiving areas and is super flattering. I wore the Large and it was the tiniest bit too big on me, but the Medium would have been too tight. The dress is a knit, but is a very fine gauge and is perfect for warm weather. On me, it was a little more low cut than on the model, but still appropriate for work. Would definitely rent again.
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Amur Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Fun and flirty
While I don't think these culottes were the most flattering thing I have ever worn, they still made me feel fun and flirty. I love the pockets on them. These culottes are VERY high-waisted. The top of the waistband came about an inch from the bottom of my bra (higher than the model int he pictures). The fabric looks like silk, but is actually a sturdy polyester. My one complaint with these culottes is that they are not lined (at this price point, I'd expect that basic finishing touch) and the material is a little scratchy.
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Blue Scribble Print Culottes
Milly
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Femme Fatale!
LOVED this dress and would definitely rent it again. I normally wear an 8-10 and the Medium was a perfect body-conscious fit for me. This dress hugs your curves and with the high waist, is very flattering. I have narrow hips and the skirt portion was snug but comfortable on me. The material is a heavy weight jersey and is a sophisticated deep red (not a bright true red). I wore this dress to work and then (unfortunately) to a funeral/viewing and got tons of compliments on it. Would definitely rent it again.
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Red French Collar Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Such a ladylike dress!
This dress has a very slimming cut and although I have long legs, it hit me below the knees. I noted that this dress runs large, but want to clarify - this dress runs large for a Shoshanna dress. I always find I have to wear a size up from my normal size in Shoshanna, but this dress felt more like a true 10 than a Shoshanna 10. It still looked good and since I wore it to work, it was nice to have a little extra room, but I could have gotten away with the 8 as well. Sized well for a large bust; I have a large chest (34DD/DDD) and I had plenty of room in this dress. I would definitely rent it again!
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Coral Stacie Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Odd Sizing - runs small in upper body and large in lower body
I wore this dress for everyday work. Liked the heavy scuba material - it was perfect for keeping me warm on a cold rainy day. I have broad shoulders, so it's not unusual for clothes to be a little tight, but the shoulders of this Large were very narrow and the upper arms were super tight. The hips were a little too wide for me, but I didn't worry about it since I was sitting most of the day anyway. The top of the dress fit like a small and the bottom fit like an XL. If you are a pear shape, this dress is for you.
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Addison Sheath
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36F
Too small and too young for me
I rented the 10 through my Unlimited membership and found it to be too small - I couldn't get it zipped past my rib cage. Even if it had fit, I probably wouldn't have worn it though. The fabric is very lightweight than I expected; more appropriate for summer. The length was a bit too short for me as well.
Piece It Together Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Flirty and Classic at the same time
I found the fit true to size. The top half is fitted with ample room for a large bust (I'm a DD). The skirt is a-line and hangs away from the body. The fabric is lace fused to a lightweight black fabric and it is sturdy without being stiff. The only thing I'd change would be to add pockets. This dress was brand new when I received it - the original tag was still on it. I would definitely rent this dress again.
Marion Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Tons of compliments!
Loved this super ladylike dress. I just started a new job. I've worked from home for the last 9 years, so I signed up for Unlimited to bolster my work wardrobe. This dress was on the verge of bring too dressy for work, but I got so many compliments the day I wore it. Added bonus: this dress has pockets! It could easily be worn to a wedding or daytime formal event; the brocade fabric is quite dressy.
Imperial Garden Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Elegant boho dress
I was very pleased with this dress. I have really long legs and often find that dresses are too short on me, but this dress was the perfect length even with heeled sandals. This dress is completely lined and the silk is substantial. The waist on the dress is higher than I expected, but it was still a perfect dress for Sunday brunch.
Jyoti Maxi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Classic and edgy at the same time
These earrings were the first item that caught my eye when I was making my first Unlimited order. I love that they're classic and edgy at the same time. These studs are pretty substantial and they are a little heavy. Perfect to wear to an event for a few hours, but I wore them to work and had to take them out late in the afternoon. If these earrings were lighter in weight, I'd wear them practically every day. They are gorgeous.
Rose Studs
Eddie Borgo
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfortable and elegant, timeless dress
I wore this gown for New Year's Eve to a NYC in the 50s/60s themed party complete with a recreation of Central Park. I loved that I could wear a normal bra with this dress. The train was a bit of a challenge - I ended up holding onto it most of the night to protect it from getting dirty.
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Last Word Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D+
Great colors, complimented a summer tan!
Body conscious fit, but the fabric is thick and is forgiving of a lot of flaws. Loved this dress and got tons of compliments on it.
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Floral Sunrise Sheath
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D+