Rachel's Reviews
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Pretty print and fabric. Waist is painfully small.
This dress is so pretty but beware the tiny waist. I have a small waist for my size - I’m one of those people who buys pants to fit my thighs/butt and has to live with the gap in the waistband. So I feel obligated to alert others about how small the waist is on this dress. After wearing to work all day, I had a line around my body like when you wear socks that are too tight. And it felt like my ribs were slightly bruised for a couple of days after. I’m not even sure that sizing up would work because the rest of the fit was quite blousy. Wish there was some give in the button closures!
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Velodie Long Wrap Dress
Essentiel Antwerp
Size Worn: 36R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty color but runs small
Nice quality item. But it runs very small. I was able to make it work by hiking the waist up just below my bust and wearing a tunic style sweater on top. Size up!
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Red Button Midi Skirt
Tara Jarmon
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 128125lbs
Bust: 34B
Too tight - couldn't wear
I like the color and the material was nice and thick but still stretchy - a great winter dress option. I'm a solid size 4 and the recommended size 4 equivalent was waaay too small. Couldn't wear it, even with a long cardigan on top. Size up!
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Neville Dress
Staud
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 128125lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning
Made this 42 yr old mom of two feel like a million bucks! Compliments all night long. I'm normally a 4 but only a 4 long was available so I took a chance on the size 2 based on reviews of how stretchy the material is...and it worked! Glad I did not get the long as this went to the floor even with 3" heels (I'm 5'5"). RTR FTW!
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Tempted by You Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 128125lbs
Bust: 34B
Not work appropriate!
I LOVE Nanette and own several pieces. Be careful of this one for work though! The neckline is cut very low (no biggie, wear a cami underneath). But the leg slit is deceptively high (like mid-thigh). The material is luxe and it fit beautifully but I couldn't wear because it felt uncomfortably revealing for work.
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Pink Slit Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 128125lbs
Bust: 34B
Couldn't wear - too small
I'm a true size 4 with a small waist and RTR size recommendations are typically spot on for me but this was a fail! Skirt is beautiful but I couldn't get it to zip up all the way or fasten without removing a few ribs (not recommended). Not sure that sizing up would help because everything else fit perfectly.
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Floral Pleated Skirt
MSGM
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Just ok
The material and print are beautiful. But the fit is odd up top - too oversized in comparison with the nice fit from bust down. Also, the armholes were huge (had to wear a cami underneath) and the front seam kept shifting off center.
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Printed Cady Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous print
Love the colors and print! As others have said, it runs very wide. The materials is pretty stiff so I couldn't tuck it in.
Floral Printed High Neck Top
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
That stripe!
Beautiful skirt! I'm not brave enough to mix patterns myself so I love pieces where it is done for me. The standout here in the stripe on the right side. Fit beautifully, but wrinkled a little because, silk.
Two Tone Marie Skirt
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Unique
This piece is well made, fits and hangs beautifully, and the color is perfect for summer. However, it does wrinkle easily, and it shows EVERYthing from the backside. Be prepared with appropriate undergarments for no VPL and definitely do not tuck in your shirt.
Wrap Front Trousers
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfy and well made
Probably more suited for a wedding or summer party, but I added a belt and made it more casual for work. Perfect fit. Lined and comfy. The lace fabric and colors are beautiful. It is a bit on the bodycon side.
Floral Alice Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful for brunch!
Absolutely love this dress! Flattering, gorgeous colors, comfortable, sexy but not too revealing, easy to dress up or dress down.
Multi Floral Patchwork Dress
Fuzzi
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Simple and beautiful
Beautiful fabric, beautiful fit, beautiful detail. Will definitely rent again! Will try the next size down next time though.
Printed Georgette Top
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Unique top
Definitely body con but very stretchy. There isn't even a zipper or anything to get in! I think the fabric is neoprene, which I have a love/hate relationship with. The fabric is very not breathable - wear extra deodorant. Unfortunately the one I received had a small hole in the seam that someone had hastily repaired. I wore it anyway because it was way down at the bottom. Re-confirmed my fundamental challenge with peplum because the material is very thin but nearly impossible to find a top layer that doesn't cover up the spectacular peplum.
Mariagrazia Top
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute AND comfy!
Loved the sleeves and the pop of color. The length is just right. Like others, I opted for a belt to add some shape but could have gone either way. Will definitely rent again.
Floral Pleat Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
The sleeves! Gorgeous
Absolutely in love with this top. Will definitely rent again.
Angeletta Top
Joie
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty!
Love the size, colors, and weight (nice and light). They were a little difficult to pair with outfits though due to the colors and patterns.
Marble Banded Hoop Earrings
Lele Sadoughi
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Top 5 outfit ever worn to work (per my colleague)
I had been stalking these pants and finally had the chance to rent. They are stunning! Tons of compliments. A few cons though - they are navy (I thought they were black), the paper bag waist drooped as the day went on, they wrinkle, and the length is slightly short. All that being said, I will definitely rent again!
Floral Joggers
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Something different
Beautiful, heavy fabric and colors. Fits beautifully and is very comfortable, but I did feel like it showed every bump. I'm 5'5" and the length was a little awkward. Fun to wear for a day though!
Marled Ottoman Stripe Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun earrings!
A little larger than expected and heavier than I hoped, but definitely fun to wear for a day!
Black Flower Poppy Earrings
Lizzie Fortunato
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful pattern, odd fit
The pattern of this dress is so beautiful, I wanted to love it! But the fit was so odd - baggy in the arms and chest and tight in the shoulders and waist. And the belly area just below the waist pooches out because of the elasticized waistband + buttons - not helpful after having 2 babies! Length is on the shorter side but ok with tights or if you are comfortable wearing short dresses.
Python Button Front Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun pattern!
The pattern of this dress is unique and sophisticated. It is scuba material, so even though it runs slim, it is stretchy and comfortable. The slit was a little higher than anticipated, and the waist fit a little weird (kept bunching up). Definitely need spanx or something underneath to avoid lines.
Cutout Hem Colorblock Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Birthday party
These earrings are gorgeous - real showstopper. But they are very heavy. I had to take them off after 4-5 hrs. And, for those like me who don't read the details closely, they are clip-one.
Large Moon Drop Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Birthday party
This shirt was great! Super comfy and the shoulders stayed put as long as I didn't move around too much. Length was a little on the longer side, but that was perfect for pairing with faux leather leggings. Cut is a little boxy but still flattering.
Black Multi Floral Off Shoulder Top
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Birthday party
Cute bag! Perfect size for a night out and I loved that the chain allowed for different length options.
Pearl Hazel Crossbody
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
N/a
Wish the S had been available - the XS was wearable, but a tiny bit short and tight all over. Cute dress though. Cut nicely and fully lined.
Dusk Buds Print Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun sweater
This sweater fit beautifully. The print and colors are fun. Nice to have something not black but still winter appropriate.
Pink Striped Sweater
(nude)
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
N/a
Love everything about this sweater! I got so many compliments at work. It is one of those flexible pieces that can be worn dressed up or down on many occasions.
Multi Stripe Sweater
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B