Karen's Reviews
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Looks cute with jeans and sneakers
I'm a teacher so I only wear sneakers at work, and I'm always looking for cute tops that I can wear with jeans and sneakers. This was perfect! Wore it with my high top converse and a sweater for when the air conditioner was running.
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Red Leopard Print Tank
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Tight wrists
I have very small wrists, and the wrists on this shirt were still incredibly tight when I had them buttoned. The shirt was also very long on me. That being said, I did get a couple of compliments at work. I don't think I would rent it again because I just felt too uncomfortable with the wrists so tight. Might not be a problem if you're tall and like to keep the cuffs unbuttoned, but I hate when my watch is hidden, so I always button the cuffs.
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Red Stripe Top
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect pajama style top
I don't know if it's an official trend, but right now I'm really into wearing all of these tops that look like pajamas. I work as a teacher and this was a great top to wear with jeans and stylish sneakers. I've rented just about every loosefitting top they have on RTR, this was one of my favorites.
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Fireworks Printed Shirt
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Super cute
I did not expect to love this as much as I did. It was a little tight in the chest area, so if I was going to ever rent this again I would probably go up a size, but what an adorable top! I wore it to work with jeans and some stylish sneakers.
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Dart Detail Short Sleeve Shirt
Victoria Victoria Beckham
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfortable and cute
I wore this to work as a teacher. I'm all about comfy tops that can be worn with jeans and stylish sneakers, and this fit the bill. I live in a warm climate, and the fact that this was 100% cotton meant that I could wear it on a pseudo-fall day.
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Relaxed Pocket Cardigan
525 America
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Super cute
This was absolutely adorable on. I tried with and without a padded strapless bra, and it looked fine both ways, but with the bra it looked GREAT. The tag in the back rubbed me raw, so have a bandage or clear medical tape on hand to avoid being uncomfortable.
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Printed Bea Jumpsuit
HANEY
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute and different
I first tried this on without a bra and it looked OK, but when I added a padded strapless bra it completely filled out the top and it made me look a little bit like a pinup model. The fabric wrinkles easily, but I liked that it is made of stiff cotton, which means that the skirt never clung to my legs and it was breathable. I was outside in 90° dry heat and this dress never made me get sweaty.
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Melon Cutie Maxi
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Not meant for people with a chest.
This dress would look better on someone with a smaller chest. Without a bra it puffed out at the sides at my chest making me look heavier than I am. With a bra I looked like I should be in the circus, because the cut of the dress made the whole front of the dress stick out. Material was heavy. Would have been cuter if I had worn a belt.
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Blue Striped Dress
MDS Stripes
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Super cute!
I got the 6 because it was all they had available. I was able to button it up by sucking in considerably, but I felt like the dress would burst open if I breathed too quickly, so I didn't wear it out of the house. I definitely needed the 8. It looked gorgeous on. I'll definitely rent again when they have my size.
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Florence Dress
Borgo de Nor
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Hides the tummy
Fit like a glove, without being too tight. The ruffle camouflaged my tummy after I ate a huge dinner. Sometimes the size 0's I rent on here are too big on me, but this one would have been too small if it fit any tighter. The straps felt slightly loose, but they didn't fall down at all.
Casey Dream Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute, just a little loose
I wore this for our anniversary dinner. I really needed a strapless bra to fill out the bust a little better, but with that see through strip down the middle (and across the waist) it would have been tacky. Maybe if I had a black strapless bra I could have made it work. Fit well overall.
Burgundy Lace Midi Sheath
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32D
Super cute!
I rented this for my son's kindergarten promotion ceremony. I threw on a jean jacket so I could wear it to work after. I wore wedges at the ceremony and flat Birkenstocks to work, so both heels and flats work well at might height. The XS was a little tight at the band, but the small was definitely too big, so I wore the XS. It was a little tight, but I was able to make it though 10 hours in the dress, so it wasn't uncomfortable. I received a ton of compliments!
Janel Eyelet Maxi
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect for Easter!
Super cute dress! But it runs LARGE! I generally wear a size 0 or 00, but the 00 was slightly loose on me. The adjustable waist made it easy to work with though. I should have looked at the picture online for help with tying the sash from the get-go. I did it wrong at first and because the sash wrinkles easily, the wrinkles made it look a little sloppy all day.
Allover Eyelet Wrap Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: 00R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32D
Fits my petite frame
At 5'4" and 107 lbs it's hard to find dresses on RTR that fit me. Often the smallest size it too big. This fit beautifully. I wore it to a holiday party where I wasn't sure of the formality and it was perfect. I didn't look underdressed next to people wearing sequins or overdressed next to people wearing jeans.
Date Night Dress
Bailey 44
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 107lbs
Bust: 32D
Almost didn't wear it. Glad I did.
When I first tried this on at home I couldn't get the dress to tie right, and I even went into the RTR store to exchange it, thinking it was too big. But the awesome woman at the store showed me how to tie it right, and it ended up being the perfect dress. Once my husband tied it tight enough I didn't have to think about it again. I was able to wear the dress wine tasting and managed to make it through the entire day without any issues.
Blue Juliette Maxi Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Super long, but that's the point
I like how these earrings brushed my shoulders. They were cute, but casual enough for date night.
Tassel Long Earrings
Ettika
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute
Beware of the zipper details. I figured this when I rented it so I wasn't really surprised, but be warned that the zipper design might snag stuff. Purse doesn't have a lot of structure, so it will be floppy when it's empty or barely filled.
Pink Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute and comfortable!
A lot of the size XS dresses on here are too big for me, so I was relieved this dress fit so well. The slip doesn't have a lot of give and it's fitted, so I wouldn't size down. It was casual enough for a nice date night, but I could have dressed it up with the right jewelry and worn it someplace fancier. Slip is short and barely covered my rear, so it might not be ideal for a daytime event or work. I think it would have been cuter without tights, but it was cold so I didn't want to wear it without them. The shoulder kept slipping a little, but that actually added a sexy look to the dress.
Eloise Dress
devlin
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute but simple
Nice basic black clutch. Fit the essentials easily. Used it on a date. Not sure if it's fancy enough for a more formal event. Cute though! Pulled the outfit together nicely.
Black Toni Minaudiere
Franchi
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Love the curves!
I have a petite frame, so a lot of the size XS dresses on here seem like they would be too big on me. I took a chance, and this dress fit beautifully. It was slightly loose in the hips, but even my husband couldn't tell in broad daylight. It gave me more curves than I actually have. One small warning... The way this dress is cut makes it impossible for me to wear a strapless bra. And because of that there was a lot of cleavage happening.
Printed Soul Fire Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 107lbs
Bust: 32D
Definitely more of a beach dress
I rented this for a "day date" with my husband. I live in SoCal, so I thought the beachy look would be perfect. Of course it ended up raining, and this dress just does not work with a jacket or sweater, so I didn't wear it. The layers are longer in front with the sides of your upper thighs showing, making it look like there are slits on the sides. Great for a day drinking margaritas on the beach! Not so great for everyday wear.
Geo Scarf Shift Dress
J.O.A.
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute for Easter!
Super cute! A little loose under the arms, but not really an issue with how it looked overall. I wore it with flat sandals and it was casual enough for Easter, but I tried the dress on with heels and it would be super cute for a daytime wedding as well.
Shelia Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
It meet all my requirements
This dress was perfect. I needed it to cover my knees, since I have psoriasis. It had to hide my tummy, since I still have a baby pooch, and I didn't want to get asked if I'm pregnant again. I also had to be able to breastfeed in it, since my baby is still nursing. This dress met all those requirements and everyone kept saying how gorgeous the dress was. The only downside was that my strapless bra did not not work with it, so I had to go braless. This made the bust area not as form fitting, but it still worked.
Shirred Frock Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect dress for our anniversary dinner
I was worried it would be too tight in the chest area, but the dress fit perfectly. Hid the post-baby tummy nicely. It was nice not needing to wear a body shaper.
Josephine Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Didn't fit the boobs...
I wasn't able to wear this. Beautiful dress, but for being an XS, my usual size, it was really hard to zip up. Based on previous reviewers and their stats I figured I could make it work, but even with help and effort I couldn't zip it up all the way without risk of damaging the dress. If your smaller busted this probably wouldn't be an issue.
Color Block Party Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Didn't fit my boobs
This dress is super cute for the price. Unfortunately I couldn't zip it up over my boobs. Such a shame. Because they didn't have the second size available I wasn't able to wear it. But it is a cute dress.
Dark Refined Flutter Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D