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THE BEST BIRTHDAY SUIT EVER!!
I freaking love everything about this. It's comfortable. It's chic without trying too hard. It's glittery but not sequins. It's warm. It's a total showstopper. Fits beautifully. Cleavage optional. Wore for my birthday dinner and night out and it was a huuuuge hit. Would 100% buy if I had a spare $400 lying around. STUNNING!!

Black Glitter Jumpsuit
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Fun and different!
A little hard to style but the brown sweater and beige booties worked well!! Absolutely LOVE! I want to buy it. So different and fun!

Cyrilla Skirt
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
The most flattering, effortlessly cool dress ever
LOVE this! Jonathan Simkhai designs are always so flattering and this was no different, paired with heeled doc martens and got tons of compliments! The waist and sleeve length are soooo flattering, I looked absolutely snatched! I only detracted a point because the slit comes up a bit high - I safety pinned it together to make it more weather/work appropriate. Also note it's more of a deep green than black (I liked it either way but thought important!!)

Plaid Handkerchief Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Easy to wear but kinda meh
Felt like this dress was a little old for me. It fit will (runs large) and was super easy to pack and throw on for a long day at a work conference. But I wasn't super excited about it.

Animal Print Pleated Dress
RACHEL ROY COLLECTION
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Flattering, comfy, and chic!
Really love this, I will def keep for a while! It's super comfy and stretchy (so if you're typically a M you could probably go S). There's a nice hidden zipper in the back which I loved because it prevented my from getting makeup all over it. I rented for a work conference and it was perfect - just dressy enough but still casual, and chic enough for an impromptu dressy dinner. 10/10 recommend!!

Vertical Stripe Knit Dress
RACHEL ROY COLLECTION
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
OBSESSED - the perfect transition piece!
I mean the photo says it all. It's amazing. It IS two layers of mesh, but I didn't have any problems with it being sheer (I wore a black crop top and shapewear shorts under anyway). So fun, different, interesting and flattering. Buying ASAP!!

Jolanda Mesh Dress
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Obsessed
I wore these to a pool party, to work, to an event....love them. Absolute perfection.

Gold Baroque Pearl Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Black tie glam!
Rented this for a summer black tie optional wedding and I loved it so much I almost bought it just to wear lounging around and drinking wine. STUNNING. The top was a bit stretched out so my boobs were a bit of a liability, so get your sticky boobs ready, but ultimately it wasn't a big problem (yay alcohol) and I got tons of compliments. Wore it with a Lizzie fortunato necklace - which also got a TON of compliments - and a gold halston lucite clutch (all RTR). SHEER PERFECTION. Rent this dress!!!

Navy Cutout Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Pretty fabric but quite matronly
When I showed my mom this dress she said I looked "matronly" and I can't agree more. The fabric is pretty and I loved the how detail but it just wasn't flattering.

Back Bow Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Stunning!
This is a total stunner. Gorgeous color, the most flattering cut, and an overall great pick. I ended up wearing a different dress that was just a little fancier, but I was quite torn between these two. Will probably rent again for a different event!

Prime Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
HOW DO I GIVE THIS DRESS ALL THE STARS
I wish I could be buried in this dress. Is that a weird thing to say?? Maybe. But I don't care. I wore this a wedding at a yacht club in late September, so it was the perfect bridge between summer and fall. It was so gorgeous, I got so many compliments I can't even remember half of them (but also because I was kinda tipsy). It was absolutely stunning and fit like a glove! And SO COMFORTABLE. I never wanted to take it off!! It fits true to size, and I used a little fashion tape to secure the top.

Front Ruffle Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
One of my favorite rentals of all time!
Such a beautiful fit! Lots of stretch, very form fitting but professional. Absolutely gorgeous color!!

Persimmon V-Neck Wrap Dress
Milly
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Gorgeous, summery, and flattering!
I rented this for work (I try not to wear pants because they are leg prisons) and I LOVE it!! It fits beautifully and has a lot of give, so if your size isn't available you could totally go down! So well made and the color is striking, perfect for a summer day that requires a little dress up (I had a client meeting). Would 100% rent again!

Yellow Larina Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Gorgeous and flattering!
Truly gorgeous. It is pretty true to size but the waist fits like a glove, so if you feel like you're in between def go up! It's a little more booby than I anticipated but I didn't mind. I rented it for a conference in Nashville and got tons of compliments! Obsessed, would definitely rent again.

Mango Holly Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Great blazer for work or casual!
I like this a lot! It's not quite as luxurious as I expected it to be given the brand, but it is super cute and the pattern is gorgeous. It's definitely not as oversized as it seems to be - I wore an 8 and would have rented a 10 or 12 to get the more menswear-inspired look. But it's definitely cute enough to go from office to bar!

Victor Leo Blazer
Zadig & Voltaire
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
So chic, gorgeous color!
I am OBSESSED with this dress!! It's very memorable and a statement that is somehow still understated. When it arrived, it was clearly more of a spring fabric, so I layered a grey turtleneck underneath and paired it with leopard print booties - holy chic i got so many compliments!! What's more, it was so comfortable. It definitely runs a little on the bigger side, so if you're in between sizes you can go smaller. I could have done the smaller size but this still worked and looked great. It does get a little wrinkly but would easily come out with some downy wrinkle release or a quick iron in the skirt. I would have kept it for a while but it's so memorable that I decided to send it back so I could swap it, and then rent it again later!

Amber Pleated Midi Dress
Co
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Super cute, a little tight in the shoulders
I just got this and threw it on over a t shirt so I could see if it fit and I really love it!! It's definitely a little tight in the back/shoulders, but not so much that it's uncomfortable (and I have broader shoulders). I can't wait to wear it to work with high boots and a statement earring!

Leopard Lydia Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Beautiful, great fit, and warm!!
As we speak i am wearing this for the first time and I wish I could buy it immediately!! It is sooo beautiful and looks so chic. My pic doesn't do it justice because I was in a rush and don't have a full length mirror... But truly I am obsessed and will be hanging onto this for a while! The small fit me perfectly and I am usually a 4/6, but yes it's roomy and that's how it's meant to fit. I should also mention that it's about 45 degrees here in New York and I'm wearing this without another outer layer, and it's quite warm!! I think any colder than this and you'd need another layer, but it works as a blazer for a cold office or an outer layer AND blazer on warmer days or for fall/spring. Loooovvveee!!!!

Houndstooth Joyce Coat
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute dress, horrible fit! Not good if you have any curves.
Love the pattern of this and was excited to wear but I will not end up wearing it. It fits SO TIGHT! A 6 on me is usually exactly true to size or a little big, and this was not only snug in the waist, but I can't lift my arms up at all and the slip underneath is SUPER tight. If you are really little and have narrow hips you could probably wear this, but i would not recommend for someone with even the tiniest amount of curves. Not a great quality either - you can really tell the difference between this and the higher end items.

Python Faux Wrap Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect fit, great look for everyday or a low-key event
I love this dress! I wanted to get outside my comfort zone a bit, and this dress was perfect. It's VERY true to size, this is a 4 to the T, but definitely has room in the sleeves and skirt but the bodice zips RIGHT up nice and snug. I would recommend sizing up if you are unsure just because of how close the zipper zips up, and it's a loose fit anyway. It's definitely more low cut than I anticipated, I still wore it to work but my work environment is VERY casual. Perfect for a casual day at the office if you need to go somewhere after work. So cute!!!
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Stanwyck Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
So comfortable, chic, able to dress up and down!
I love this dress so much. I'm probably going to buy it! It's incredibly comfortable, warm, and can be worn with different shoes and accessories to dress down for work/up for a cold night out or informal date. It wears beautifully. I think I got a size too big, it definitely has lots of give and hung a little loose on me, but not so much that it detracted from the look. Would definitely say that if you're in between sizes (I'm between a S/M or 4/6) go a size down. The photo doesn't show that 1) the sleeves have a bit of a bell shape which adds a nice little touch and 2) The slits on the side come up to just about the knee. Totally work appropriate (I work at a start-up, but for a bus-cas environment or casual it would be fine, especially with tights). Love this!!!!
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Black Windward Circle Dress
Ali & Jay
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
SO chic and comfortable!
I am totally obsessed with this - it's pretty much as looks (sorry, just moved and I don't have a full length mirror yet otherwise I would post a pic). It's a great subtle statement piece for work, I just wore it over a grey long-sleeved tee with jeans, brown leather booties, and some gold jewelry. It's definitely boxy and wears like a short, wool trench coat but without sleeves. It's "true to size" if you go in assuming that means it's going to hang pretty loose and boxy, but it's meant to. TOTALLY obsessed!!!!
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Pearson Vest
rag & bone
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Cute, trendy look
I loved this top! I got a few compliments. For me it was a bit tight through the shoulders/arms, but other than that it's pretty true to size and has a great fit that is a little slimmer than most tops of this style. The buttons also start mid-chest so you don't get the flapping-open that you do when there are buttons closer to the top, which made it look much more sleek. Very on trend and a great color! I'd probably size up next time but I have pretty broad shoulders and more muscular arms so if that isn't the case this is definitely true to size. Not a showstopper, but a great piece for spicing up the every day work wardrobe!
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Keira Button Down
Equipment
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs