Vanessa's Reviews
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90s retro feel with contemporary twist
Wore with cutoffs during the day, skinny jeans for a casual date and a leopard skirt for a fancier date. Beautiful quality and decent support so you can go without a bra. Runs a little small so size up.
Abio Top
Nanushka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Nice quality but tends to drop and need to be pulled up to avoid showing cleavage
Double Layer Cami
krisa
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Meh
Needed to be belted in order to not look like maternity wear and needed to be tied at the bottom to not drag on the floor. It's probably more flattering on taller gals.
Agnes Maxi
Just Female
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Not very figure flattering but still liked it for some reason
Isabel Maxi
Paloma Blue
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful and great for so many occasions but hardware was scratched
Butter Earthette Crossbody
ZAC Zac Posen Handbags
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Heavier than it appears and runs small. Shows any hint of stomach so size up and suck it in!
Floral Lace Slip Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Weird sleeves
I was disappointed to find the sleeves look way puffier IRL than in the pictures. Fabric was strange and wrinkly too.
Devin Top
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful!
So flattering and comfy. I loved that it has a high neck so I didn't have to worry about showing cleavage. It's also the right length so I wasn't tripping over it all night.
White Floral High Low Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous but very formal
This dress was stunning but I ended up not wearing it because I didn't want to be more formal than the bride. I couldn't think of any occasions formal enough for me to wear it so sadly I just played dress up and sent it back. My only complaint was that it was a little too long for me.
Blush Floral Tulle Gown
Marchesa Notte Bridesmaid
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
The best brand of jeans!
So comfy and perfect balance between structure and give with the fabric. And they're actually much more flattering than they look on the model, for some reason.
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Blue Loverboy Jeans
AMO
Size Worn: 26R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Didn't fit.
I really wanted these jeans so I ordered them in 25 since the 26 wasn't available, even though I kind of suspected they would be too tight. I couldn't really wear them. I am going to be patient and wait for the 26 since they would be great otherwise.
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Loverboy Jeans
AMO
Size Worn: 25
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Pretty but weird bell sleeves
Loved this dress except the sleeves were too big and made me feel a bit disheveled.
Angeles A-Line Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful but impractical
Gorgeous details and high quality but very impractical. Cutouts make it impossible to wear spanx or a bra and I needed those undergarments to make it work so I ended up not wearing it.
Robbie Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Way too small
Everyone else has already said it but this dress is laughably small. I ordered an 8R when my usual size would be a 2 and it was still so small that it would not zipper up the side. I was sad because it seemed well made (aside from a sticky zipper).
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Stirling Dress
Temperley London
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Love this coat!
Perfect for the four weeks of "winter" we get in LA. I've gotten compliments almost every time I've worn this so I've kept it for longer than I thought I would.
Plaid Adi Coat
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Amazing
Can't really say anything that hasn't already been said. Amazing dress and I felt like a million bucks in it.
Pink Clematis Printed Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
So cool
Loved this sweater! Wore casually with jeans and also dressed up with leather pants for a date. As others have pointed out it's open at the side and quite itchy so an undershirt is necessary.
Oversized Fringed Sweater
(nude)
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Ok.
Sleeves were puffier than appeared in photo and I was self conscious about it so I kept my coat on during my meeting. Dress is also a bit shorter than I expected. Probably ok for some work places but if you are in a more conservative profession like I am, it's a bit too short at the sides. Definitely needed stockings which detracted from the look. Overall I can't recommend this.
Jones Striped Shirtdress
Tibi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute but too big
Liked these but they were a bit saggy and got worse and worse as the day went on. I wish the fabric didn't have as much stretch.
Black Corduroy Alana Jeans
J BRAND
Size Worn: 27
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Meh.
The fit was a little bit smaller than I thought it would be. There was also a makeup stain on one of the sleeves, though it wasn't too noticeable. All that said I did get a few compliments on this so I might just be picky. ;)
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Striped Cuff Sweater
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfy and on-trend
Great highwaisted fit that covers up the baby weight I'm trying to lose! I love the jagged hem and slightly flared cropped style. Not sure I'd want to buy jeans like this since they're trendy and not likely to stand the rest of time but they are great to rent and I may hang on to them for a little while. They sag a little throughout the day because they have quite a bit of stretch.
W3 Straight Authentic Crop Jeans
3x1
Size Worn: 27
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Fun everyday basic
I love the slouchy style. It's longer than my usual cardis but thats why I love RTR so far - a great way to try new things. The orange neon stripes are so whimsical and make a normal sweater feel fun and young. I think I'll be keeping this for a few weeks!
Striped Long Cardigan
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Versatile chunky knit
Not the most flattering on me but I still felt fashionable in it. I wore it alone one day and then dressed it up as pictured for a casual networking lunch. The only negative is that it was really warm for LA. Even in our "winter" it was too warm and I had to take it off as soon as I got home. It would be great if you live in a colder climate.
Oliver Sweater
CAARA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Sophisticated but fun print
I actually rented this for a date night but it was a little frumpy and long for going out. Might have worked on someone taller but for us shorter folks it didn't. Instead I threw a blazer on and it was perfect for an important client meeting. The open shoulders would have been a no-no for work but I loved it with the blazer.
Althea Floral Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute
Cute and fits as pictured except the skirt bubbles out a bit more than shown.
Two For Sweater Dress
Milly
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C
Too small.
Beautiful dress- so well made and very chic. Unfortunately it did not fit. Even though it zipped up, it puckered in the back and was clearly too tight in the mid section and chest. I am a bit overweight after having a baby so I wasn't shocked but I also generally fit into a 2 right now so I thought it would fit. If you're on the fence, go for the larger size:
Folktale Dress
Three Floor
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36C