Joanna's Reviews
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Nice jacket but runs very large
I received this at 6 weeks postpartum, around 185lbs & my chest was about a 36J. I thought the L would possibly be tight, so I sized up to XL, but it was WAY oversized. If you want an oversized, generous/baggy style that's perfect, but it didn't work for me. It's hard to tell from the photos, but there's at least 4" of extra fabric/cross over of the coat across my chest, which is the largest spot on my body. I wouldn't go with the XL if you're a size 14 or smaller, or don't want a super baggy cut. I may try it again in the fall in a smaller size.
Quilted Fara Jacket
Save the Duck
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38J
Weird swishy fabric; didn't wear
The fit wasn't great but I'm postpartum, so I wouldn't fault the pants for that. My issue was the fabric. It was very stiff and made a lot of noise when I moved.
Spa Pleat Pants
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38J
Super comfy during pregnancy & postpartum
These were a staple for me in late pregnancy & postpartum. Super comfy! I just wish they had pockets, because when you're carrying a baby you definitely need a pocket. They run a little long; I'm 5'4" but have a long inseam for my height (29") and they still would graze the ground in bare feet or shoes without much of a sole. I was about 200lbs at the end of my pregnancy, and 185 in the first month or so postpartum, and the size 3 fit just fine around my belly and hips.
Ultimate Before, During & After Perfect Pants
HATCH
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38J
The BEST dress - pre-pregnancy through 3rd trimester
I love this dress and have rented it multiple times. The same size worked for me when I wasn't pregnant AND in my third trimester. The material is high quality and stretches without losing its shape.
Green Side Button Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Awesome festive gala dress
I wore this for a gala, and got SO many compliments; I felt like a walking glam disco ball, and it was super comfortable. It fit true to size, and the long sleeves meant the sequins didn’t brush against your skin anywhere like can sometimes happen. They also didn’t catch on each other, which is sometimes a risk with sequin dresses. When I told people it was RTR the overwhelming consensus was that I should buy it. (Unfortunately, it’s a bit out of my budget.)
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Blue Multi Sequin Sheath
NAEEM KHAN
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Cute & fun, generous fit
This was cute but I wish I'd sized down to a medium. It was a looser/more generous cut (hard to know with sweaters), and not a super thick knit, so I think that a tighter fit would have looked better on my hourglass body shape. As it was though, I got a number of compliments and it was a fun, playful pop for my outfit.
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Navy Escargot Sweater
Terez
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Great cold-weather date or work dress!
I loved this! It doesn't have a ton of stretch, especially in the arms, so I would size up if that's an area of concern. I did wear a shaping bodysuit underneath because it showed more bumps across my midsection than I wanted, but the fabric is substantial and it certainly didn't *need* a layer underneath it. I got a bunch of compliments on this from strangers when wore it for a date night. Would rent again!
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Nora Midi Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Cozy & cute - great fall/winter dress!
Loved this one, wore it multiple times but apparently forgot to take a photo. It runs a little large and has a fair bit of stretch, so i'd size down if you want it to be more form fitting. At 5'4" it was a little longer than I'd have preferred, but still hit mid-calf. Super comfortable, warm, and soft!
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Lexi Polo Dress
Marine Layer
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Meh
Nothing special, fit fine, but wasn't cute enough to justify bringing with me on the trip I'd ordered it for, so I only wore it once.
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Leopard Shell Top
Theory
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Good stretch, great wedding guest dress
I was worried the M would be too tight, but L wasn't available when I needed it, and the M worked! It was definitely tight, and I wore shape-wear and a slip underneath it, but I was happy with it for the event. I didn't have any issue with the arms or neck line, and found it very comfortable and easy to move in. Good stretch, and the ruching plus the abstract print means it's easy to adjust so it works best on your body.
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Livia Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
Love this - lining was a little weird
I loved this jumpsuit! I rented it after loving (and buying) the same jumpsuit in green. They both got a ton of compliments and fit me well. The cut is very forgiving for a lot of size variation, given the tie-back & elastic waist, which was nice! I have a large bust, and an hourglass figure with a short torso, so sometimes jumpsuits fit weird, but this worked great! The ties are also wide enough that I could wear it with a normal bra without it showing at all. The only kind of weird thing about this one is that it's lined, but only through mid-thigh, so the fabric doesn't move quite as naturally, given the additional layer. Not a deal breaker, but not as lightweight or comfortable as the green, which is unlined.
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Tie Back Jumpsuit
Busayo x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
So fun, tons of compliments, very comfy!
Loved these so much I held on to them for a second rental and got the matching top too! They are lightweight, comfortable, and flattering, and the color is so fun! I got tons of compliments from strangers & friends when I wore them. They were a smidge big, but I think sizing down to the M would have been too tight. They were a little short/cropped, which worked fine for the summer & how I was styling them, but just a heads up if you’re tall/have long legs. (I have a 31” waist, 42” hips, and a 29” inseam.)
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Yellow Palazzo Pant
Busayo x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34G
This dress was great. Comfortable, flattering, and gorgeous! I got a ton of compliments.
The fit was a little tricky because I'm large chested. I had to buy a low-back longline bra to wear with it, which was fine because it's a useful foundation piece to have in my collection, but if I hadn't been expecting that it would have been annoying. I'm a 34F, so if you have a smaller chest and can wear those stick-on bra things, that might work, but the back is definitely too low for a traditional strapless bra. Additionally, I needed to tape/pin the back and sides of the bust area to my bra to keep it from showing. One major pro to this dress though is that because of the ruching in the bust, there's definitely enough fabric for full coverage for larger chests. It was tight right at my rib cage, and then fell very nicely through the waist, which was just fine for me, but if you have a large ribcage you may want to size up. As other reviewers have noted, the length measurement seems to be for the lining, and the outer fabric is a bit longer. I wore this with 3.5 inch heels, and while I wasn't tripping over it, I did have to carry it when I was outside (it was raining) if I didn't want it to drag.
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Make Love Not War Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D+