Laurie's Reviews
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30 reviews
Fabric was beautiful
Fit was slimming and the length is below the knee. Reminds me of something Kate Middleton would wear. It was stunning.
Buffalo Check Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Shorter than I would have liked for work
I'm only 5'3 and this was slightly shorter than what I'd normally wear to work. I did end up wearing it with black tights but I probably wouldn't rent it again for work because of the length. The fit was perfect and I didn't feel like it looked too shapeless like other reviewers have mentioned. It's meant to fit a little loose from the bust down.
Windowpane Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 133lbs
Bust: 34C
I should have rented a small
I chose a medium. But I should have gone with the small. I still ended up wearing it but the medium was definitely too big.
Floral Meadows Top
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Repeat rental
I have rented this dress more than once. It's a great work dress. It runs true to size. It looks good if you know how to a tie a proper bow in the front. I had to find some instruction videos online, but I finally figured it out, and it looked better than if I just tied it like I tie my shoes.
Allen Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Too fancy for work
I rented this for work but it's fancier in person than it looks in the pictures. I did end up wearing it with a white blazer but I wouldn't rent it to wear to work again. It's does make a perfect spring or summer dress, but I rented in winter which made it a little out of place. As far as the fit, it's very fitted in the waist and there is no stretch in the material, so you can't raise your arms all the way up when you are wearing it.
Imperial Garden Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Very feminine silk pants
I am glad I went with the medium. The waist is elastic, but fit tight. My waist isn't my best feature, so I had to wear Spanx to smooth me out a bit. That did the trick though. The pants are also a little bit see through. They might be fine for some people, but I don't like to chance it. So I wore a pair of black footless pantyhose underneath so that they wouldn't be see through on me. I loved these pants, and I'd rent them again.
Member Fit Notes
Brigette Pants
PIAMITA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 139lbs
Bust: 34B
Elegant fabric
I believe this is meant to be a loose fit so I will say it runs true to size. However, if you prefer a tighter fit, I think you can safely size down. Although, personally I liked it the way it was. The material and fit is very forgiving.
Blue Polly Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Quality fabric
Most leggings are see-through when you bend over but these were thick, quality leggings.
Stevie Leggings
Bailey 44
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 34C
Stretchy
Because the material is stretchy I probably could have worn a size up and still been fine. If you like a looser fit, size up. But the size I wore was perfect for me. Material is forgiving.
Olive Ava Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Unique cape blazer
Perfect fit and a unique take on a blazer. Very feminine.
Blush Frances Jacket
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 34C
So cute
Great fall dress and the sleeves run short which was perfect for me.
Retro Chrissie Shirt Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful but no stretch
I am usually between a size 2 and a size 4. I went with the size 4 and it fit perfectly. However it is very tight on the waist and the bust. There is not a single centimeter of extra space. I'm a 34D and I definitely can't extend my arms too far back because the bust pulls too tight.
Red Circular Lace Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34D
Adjustable size
I have small wrists so I liked that you can adjust the size of the bracelet. I actually hooked the hook into the middle of the bracelet, rather than just on the regular strand because my wrists are so small. It worked just fine.
Blush Stone Soft Bracelet
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Twinning with my teenage daughter
I felt like trying out a matching outfit with my daughter for my birthday, so I rented this. My 15 year old daughter wore the small and I wore the medium (I am the one holding the baby in the photo). I didn't try on the small, but I am guessing it might have still fit, just more snug. My daughter is the same height as I am, but she weighs a little less at 121. I am 128. The small fit her perfectly and I liked the way the medium fit me. Depending on how you prefer the fit, there is some wiggle room in this outfit. I did feel like it made my butt look a little flat though.
Osten Romper
Greylin
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Great for work and for wine tasting
This is the only dress I have ever worn twice. The print is beautiful and I got lots of compliments. I paired it with pointy flats for work and then with sandals for a visit to a winery. It has a looser fit which I liked. The photo is after a long day of working and sitting, so it looks like it got some wrinkles throughout the day. But overall, the fabric doesn't wrinkle too easily and it looked great in person.
Fresh Flower Printed Shift Dress
Giambattista Valli
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
I liked it more than I expected
The fit was great for work. The material is like a bodycon type material. But it's not overly tight that you couldn't wear to work. I suppose I could order it a size smaller and wear it for a night out instead. But I wouldn't do that, as I really liked the way it fit as it was.
Giustina Colorblock Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Itchiness like you can't believe
There is no way one of these dresses would sell in a real store if people ever tried this on. It's so incredibly itchy and I consider myself a pretty tough cookie. I wore a long sleeve undershirt to protect myself from the itchy fabric. Once I got passed that issue, everything else was great. I loved the dress. It fit perfectly. The scuba material is forgiving. I really liked it. It's a shame they didn't just add a liner to the inside of it.
Floral Mila Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Something new
This is unlike any style of earrings that I own and was perfect for work.
Secret Garden Stud Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Slip hangs out lower than the dress
I had to pin up the slip underneath so it wouldn't hang out from under the dress. Once I did that, it was a great everyday dress and perfect for work.
Coral Stacie Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
My favorite dress I have rented
The material is forgiving. The length is great for work. The v-neck isn't too low cut, so it's still conservative. The color is so beautiful. This is my favorite dress I have rented so far. I have no complaints.
Azale Sundown Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun, bright color
I would give this 4 stars if it wasn't for the big brown stain that was on the butt area. However, I loved the color so much, I really wanted to wear it anyways and I figured no one would notice the stain - and they probably didn't. This is a great piece if you want to brighten up your attire. The fit was great and this is one of the few pieces that I think I would rent again.
Orange High Tea Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Love that it doesn't wrinkle.
This is a great dress if you need to travel since it won't wrinkle in your suitcase. I wore it to work, but had to wear a blazer over it because it shows a lot of shoulder and a tad of the sideboob area. However, since it is narrow on the collarbone/shoulder area, I had to be careful to keep the blazer closed otherwise you could see more skin than I wanted to show at work.
Makana Silk Dress
Joie
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Love the color and fabric
This was a great casual piece to take on vacation because it didn't wrinkle in my suitcase. I think it was supposed to come with a belt, but it didn't have one. So don't be surprised if yours doesn't come with one either. Like other reviewers have said, the little button on the bust pops open frequently, so it might be better to pin it. This is a flowy dress and it fit me just perfectly.
Foxglove Silk Dress
Joie
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Nice to try something new
This isn't the kind of clothing that I would usually buy. So it was nice to try something different. I really enjoyed wearing this piece. It fit perfectly, but keep in mind it is tight on the waist and there is no stretch in the fabric.
Pink Catamaran Romper
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
A very beautiful dress.
I mostly rent dresses to wear to work. So I don't know what I was thinking when I rented this dress (maybe just that it was so pretty) because there is no way anyone could wear this to work. It's a fun dress that would be perfect for a summer wedding. I usually wear a 2 or 4 and in this case the 4 fit perfectly but it was very tight in the waist as there is no stretch in the material at all. The back is a little lower than your standard bra line. So I wore the dress without a bra. It was fine because the material is thick enough. I loved this dress (with the ruffled underskirt and its brilliant blue and silver color) and it has been my favorite rental so far! I only wished I had more events coming up so I can rent it again.
Blue Gradient Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Great dress for spring
If you are between sizes, I would size up as there is absolutely no stretch in the waist. I'm normally between a 2 and a 4, and I had no extra room in the waist on the 4. It was a perfect fit. The way the fabric draped made my butt look a little flat. Also, I had to wear a white cardigan over the dress because there was too much space in the arms and my bra was showing. The last little quirk is that the fabric is pretty thin, so if you wear a thong, the fabric could end up wedged between your butt cheeks. Probably best to wear some underwear that will block the fabric from ending up in there.
Topanga Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
A little fancy for work
If you are between sizes, I would definitely size up. There is no stretch in the fabric. I ended up wearing this to work with a blazer over it. I admit, it was a little too fancy for work (even with a blazer on top), but the length great for work. I enjoyed the dress and the lace fabric was beautiful and a great quality. The dress had two layers of lining and was even sort of forgiving for something that is mostly fitted to the body.
Blue Ainsley Corded Lace Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Thick, stretchy fabric with a nice shaped back.
I generally wear a 2 or 4, but I wore a size 2 and there was room to spare. It fit nicely for work. I wore a blazer over it because there was extra space around the arms. I wore a T back bra and I think that worked nicely because the back shows just a little extra skin and I'm not sure it would have worked with a regular bra (although I didn't try it).
Black Claremont Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
Great fabric and color. Size was perfect.
This picture is after wearing the dress all day, so it did get a few wrinkles from sitting at work all day - nothing unexpected. The fabric is thick and forgiving. If you are between sizes, I'd suggest sizing down as this is a looser fit, especially on the waist. I loved the color. The only small complaint I have is that the seam in the bust area ends kind of close to where your nipple would be. So when I got to work and first looked in the mirror, from a first glance it looked like my nipples were showing through the fabric (which was not the case). Rather, the seam from the fabric ends in an unfortunate place. I wonder if anyone at work had that thought too. Oh well, I got over it, and overall I liked the dress.
Red Britta Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34C
My first RTR item.
If you are between sizes, I'd suggest sizing up. I am normally a 2, but sometimes a 4. I sized up to the 4 and it fit perfect. The sleeves are a little tight, but the fabric is stretchy. The length is great for work. The collar and cuffs are light grey, not white like I originally thought from looking at the picture. It is conservative and sort of has a Wednesday Adams look to it. It was perfect for work.
Tate Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 34C