Jennifer's Reviews
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Runs smallish in body but too loose in arms
Overall, a great maternity option that is comfortable and flattering. I'm 34.5 weeks in this photo. I like the wide scoop neck. Fit better at 31 weeks than it does now - getting a bit tight. It's form-fitting and shows off the bump, but the arms are strangely loose. It's like the dress is a small but the arms are a large. Pushing them up a bit helps with that, and it's not a huge deal, but makes it a bit difficult to layer with cardigans or blazers if the sleeves on those aren't really loose.
Black Scoop Neck Dress
MONROW
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Liked it so much, rented it twice
I think I reviewed this already, but that was the first time I rented. New pic is at 34.5 weeks. I've gained almost 30 lbs, mostly in belly. This is my favourite of the work dresses I rented and bought throughout my pregnancy. It's flattering and comfy. My triceps are jiggly now :( but this dress has sleeves to hide that. Doesn't ride up when I walk. Can be layered with many things, and worn with tights or without. Fit at 26 weeks and 35. If you rent it and love it in 2nd tri, consider buying!
Amelie T-Shirt Maternity Dress
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty, comfortable, loose maternity dress
Wore at 33.5 weeks to my baby shower. It's loose, so if you prefer body-con to show off the bump, this isn't it. Very comfy. Low-cut. Also a bit low in the back - I liked that, but not everyone does. Great dress for an event. Only negative is the bell sleeves got in the way when I tried to serve food from a buffet table and cut a cake. This would be a good everyday dress in springtime, too. Would work for many body shapes. I wore Med and prob could've sized down, but it was still flattering.
Floral Bell Sleeve Maternity Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
SO GOOD for third trimester bump
I am 32 weeks here. I've gained about 25 lbs so far, mostly in the bump but a bit in thighs and hips. Pre-pregnancy, I would've ordered 2 and 4. Ordered 8 and 10, wore the 8. Less zipper bunching in back on the 8.p So far into my pregnancy I was hoping to just feel decent and have something that fit, but I felt gorgeous in this dress. Compliments all night long. So stretchy, so comfy. Wore normal bra and just pushed straps off shoulder. No spanx - it's thick enough to not show cellulite.
Navy Side Slit Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Accommodates 32-week bump; comfy
The fabric is on the thicker side but I wouldn't call it a sweater dress. Obviously form-fitting, but it's flattering to my 32-week bump. Someone told me today I look like a model. ;) Slits are very high but I think it's okay for work if wearing tights. As other reviews mention, the clasp in back is impossible to fasten on your own. I wore a scarf over and then asked a coworker to clip me in. Will wear weekly while I have it, with various toppers/accessories.
Camila Sweater Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfortable, warm, loose
This is a loose dress that won't highlight the bump. I'm 26 weeks in the pic. It's warm and comfortable. Not the most figure-flattering, but now that I'm getting bigger, it's nice to just have a comfy warm option - I don't mind that it fits sort of like a sack. I've worn on casual Fridays to work and on weekends. Best with leggings. The collar fits really close to the neck, which could be itchy or off-putting for some ppl. 90% wool 10% cashmere. Holds its shape well.
The Belen Maternity Dress
HATCH
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfortable, layer-able, but rides up
Photo is 25 week bump. Dress is comfortable and layers well for work - I wore on its own, with a long vest, and with a cardigan. Would work with a blazer, too. The wrap top is nice and isn't too low-cut (though you can pull it down if you want to!). I've gained in hips and thighs as well, and I found myself pulling this down as I walked - it liked to creep up. Even still, I'd rent this again. A good basic for work.
Katherine Draped Maternity Dress
Seraphine
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Fits 21 week baby bump; a little revealing!
I have worn 18-21 weeks pregnant. Shows off the bump. Might be too tight in another few weeks though. Front slit is pretty high and cleavage pretty deep. If I wasn't pregnant and in better shape, I'd feel better in it; as is, I wore with longer, thicker cardigans to work. If you can't get away with a bit risqué at work, I'd pass on this one for the office (or cover up like I did). Wore in a size up from my pre-pregnancy size, but I'd say runs slightly small, consistent for this brand.
Rainforest Coral Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Hides 16 week baby bump
Still keeping pregnancy a secret at work. I chose my Update box this month specifically to hide the bump This dress is just long enough to be work-appropriate for me at 5'4". It's a tent. It's huge. But it's just that shape that makes everyone look pregnant no matter how tiny, so I think it's keeping my secret. It's a lot of fabric, and two layers (liner and lace) and the lace itself is really high quality. Worn weekly for weeks 13-16 of my pregnancy. Works with blazers, and heels or flats.
Navy Embroidered Lace Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Hides 16 week baby bump well
I rented this dress specifically assuming the shape and pattern would hide my baby bump at work. I'm 16 weeks and 5 days in this pic. The dress does what I need it to do. I've worn with both a white blazer and a navy one - works well with both. The dress feels kind of 2013 Pinterest to me (I don't love it) but it's comfy, hides the bump, and is long enough for work (on me, 5'4"). Have worn to work once per week through weeks 13-16 of my pregnancy.
Striped Stevie Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Didn't wear - was too tight (especially under armpits)
I have wide hips/thighs and small waist. This style of dress I can usually size down to fit my smaller ribcage and waist, since the wrap can be tied looser and has more room for my bottom half. This one was too small for me - especially under the armpits, which is not usually a fit concern issue for me. It's a nice colour and would be a good work dress in summer, but I would size up if you are between sizes.
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Montreal Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Easy to hide first-trimester baby bump at work
This one has definitely been in RTR rotation for awhile - arrived in good condition but not great. It was also missing the fabric belt. I wore with both brown and black belts instead, but would have much preferred the fabric one. I'm in my first trimester and don't want work to know about my pregnancy yet. This is the perfect shirt for that. Wore with both a pencil skirt and stretchy black pants and both were good.
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Brown Plaid Top
Theory
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
I love this dress!
I have a small waist, average bust, large hips and thighs. The shirtdress part of this dress extends about mid-thigh, and I couldn't get the lowest buttons done up because the dress is narrow BUT that is okay because of the overskirt wrap. It is tricky to tie. Here's what I did: Take the left side of skirt and put the string through the hole on the right, threading it into the back of the dress underneath. Repeated on the opposite side (right thread through left hole). Then, I lifted up the dress in the back and tied the ties together underneath the dress. This kept the whole thing more closed. I also did the j crew-tuck on the sleeves since it's summer in LA and I wanted to have this with the sleeves rolled up. I am very tempted to buy this one and will keep it at least one more month. I wear it to work with heels but can see it would also be cute on the weekend with sneakers. It's elegant, classy, and just a little bit different/edgy. Fabric is very high quality.
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Tie Front Shirtdress
VINCE.
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfortable, good for work
I agree with other renters - they are tight in the calf. I often like that type of fit, but it wasn't purposeful in these - it was just when you sit and the pants come up a bit, when you stand back up, they don't fall back down and instead stay up higher around your calves. That being said, I like them and wore them a few times to work. I have a large booty and thighs, and a small waist, and pants are hard to fit for me. These fit well, maybe a bit loose in the waist. I wore with flats to work. Once with a silk shell, once with a button-up shirt. Both looks were good.
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Grey Wrap Front Pants
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Planned to wear to work, but it's satin and too fancy
I wanted to wear this one for work, and it fits flattering and would be great for that, except that it's a really shiny satin so it would look silly at the office. It's meant for a wedding or cocktail event or something else semi-fancy, not for work. It's flattering to my curves yet not too tight, and the pattern is really lovely. Great dress, just not for the purpose I wanted.
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Brushstroke Floral Twist Dress
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Love them, would buy if they weren't low-rise
Love these pants - have worn to work with both heels and flats. I like the taper at the bottom and the pleats at the hips and the tie belt are flattering. They give off a casual cool polished look for work. Very comfortable and they don't crease. I am small-waisted with wider hips and ample booty, so pants can be hard to fit, but these are great. I would be buying these ones if they didn't have a low rise. A year ago I probably would have bought anyway, but I'm tending to higher rises these days, so I know I would tire of these pretty soon. I'm wearing them weekly while I have them, though!
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Elliot Pleat Pants
Parker
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty work-appropriate dress, runs large
I'm not entirely sure if I just don't know my size or if it runs large, but while the 4 fit, a 2 would have been better. I have large booty and thighs, and small waist. Dresses can sometimes be hard to fit: too big on top but too tight on the bottom. That wasn't a problem here. There's a belt in the back that can be tightened. I'm 5'4" and didn't mind the midi length. I've worn to work twice: once with heels and once with flats. It's a lightweight dress that's nice for the hot summer temperatures. Pretty pattern and I received a number of compliments. Comfortable for work and with all the pattern, no need for other accessorizing - just simple jewelry.
Sunny Bloom Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C