Gayle's Reviews
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Fun print, doesn't hide rolls...
Great print and well-made. Unfortunately, this is too form-fitting - would not recommend unless you have a flat stomach...
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Leopard Printed Mesh Top
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Bubbles out over belly even when belted
Weird shape that pops out around belly area even if you don't have a belly. Looked like a maternity dress on me, both small and medium had this same issue so I ended up not wearing
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Cami Dress
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Unique and comfy dress!
I'll say this dress runs large because I wore a size 6 at 8 months pregnant (usually a size 4). It was very comfortable around bump and easy to wear. Was able to get away with a normal black bra underneath. With the blue with black overlay, this dress is on the dark navy side, paired with orange accessories for a fall wedding. May be too short for tall women.
Majestic Lace Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
HUGE! But nice print
I sized down after reading reviews and 2 was still too large and I'm pregnant in my third trimester! I rented for work but even if size worked out i probably wouldn't have work as it looked a bit casual. Would be nice as a weekend dress though. At 5'0 the length was awkward. Would be better for taller women.
Paisley Mini Dress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfy top that stands out!
Runs large, wore the medium because I prefer a looser fit but could have sized down to small. The straps fell down a bit as a result but not too bad. The material is nice and lightweight but required some steaming. Looked great with jeans but length is a bit short. Might not work for women with longer torsos. Recommend for petites if you size down.
Red Leaf Print Top
N Natori
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Runs large, awkward fit
Would not recommend for petite/short women. This dress fell at a weird length and sort of swallowed me up. Loose fitting and comfy but not in a good way.
Floral Callaway Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Adorable summer dress!
Well made, structured linen like dress. Cool for summer and the cut outs are great and not too much. Wore it out to dinner and to a broadway show. Wore during second trimester pregnant and bump looked really cute it in. If I wasn't pregnant the Medium probably would have been too large. I would recommend this for petite women, at 5'0 the length was good and didn't look awkward. The pattern is green and navy. Paired with olive green flats.
Checked Cut Out Midi Dress
J.O.A.
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful but too big!
This is a beautiful pink color and well made. Unfortunately it runs extremely large and looks "too maternity" for my taste at least. Would not recommend for petite women.
Darcy Maternity Blouse
Rosie Pope
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Versatile summer dress with great colors
Wore this 3 times already. So comfortable and good for hot summer nights or vacation. Can be dressed up or down. Pictured wearing size M at 24 weeks pregnant so would suggest as a maternity dress but would be great otherwise if you size down. Runs a bit large in the chest area.
Ferrah Striped Midi Dress
Greylin
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Would not suggest for petites
Dress is beautiful, versatile and high quality. Too bad it was too bulky and long everywhere including sleeves and length. The fabric was also a bit hot so think it would be better in spring/fall vs summer. I am pregnant and in my second trimester and this still looked too bulky on me! Probably would look nice on women 5'4 and over.
Tory Navy Livia dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Great maternity work pants for petites
It's difficult to find good maternity pants but these were a nice surprise! Wore them at 23 weeks. The color is more like a navy with small white dots on them. They were comfortable and tailored enough to wear to work. At 5'0 the length worked perfectly on me. Will definitely rent again before pregnancy is over.
Pindot Maternity Pants
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfy
Fit is a bit large and not too flattering but it is definitely comfy and magenta color is pretty. Didn't really stay off the shoulder but looked ok anyway. Fabric is a bit heavy and wrinkles slightly. Nothing super special but may rent again since it's easy to wear and a nice casual weekend item.
Luisa Maternity Dress
Rosie Pope
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Fun, lightweight overnight bag
Unique, versatile and lightweight overnight bag. Too large to double as a pool/beach bag (which I initially intended) and not large enough for more than a 2-3 day trip. I used it as my carryon bag in place of a normal rolling suitcase (in addition to a checked bag, for a longer summer vacation). I was able to fit all the essentials. The bag is soft, windbreaker like unstructured material so adapts to odd/large shaped items like heels/wedges or a laptop case. There is a small outer pocket and small mesh pockets inside. Would definitely recommend for your beach weekends!
Floral Wingman Bag
Think Royln
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful but odd fit
Beautiful tapestry like fabric, very heavy though would not suggest for summer, better for a fall event. Wore to a summer evening concert, sleeves were huge and length seemed too short. I am very petite/pear shaped and felt it needed to be longer. Seems maternity like. Overall it was ok in terms of a unique statement piece but I probably wouldn't rent again.
Mustard Grayson Top
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfy but makes you look large
Comfy loose fitting unique black dress but required a lot of steaming and something about the cut and placement of ruffles on sides made me appear very wide. This would probably work as a maternity dress but stay away otherwise, especially if you are petite/pear shaped.
Black Nine Dress
Iro
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Petites beware
Runs extremely large and the sleeves are larger and puffier than pictured. Also more casual looking than pictured. I was attracted to the patterned sleeves but this looked ridiculous on me. Would not suggest for petites.
Vintage Affair Pullover
Free People
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Sleeves are inconvenient
I actually liked the look of the sleeves when I decided to rent but they are really not practical. Eating and going to the bathroom are difficult! The color and print pairs well with jeans or black pants or leggings. Runs a bit smaller around stomach area but overall I felt it was on the larger side. Travels well and doesn't wrinkle. Wouldn't rent again.
Kyle Top
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Boxy fit
Runs large but I don't think sizing down will help much. Nice color but style sort of felt grandma like. Length is slightly long for petites. Would only recommend for 5'4 and taller.
Black Cherry Angela Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Pear shaped, beware.
Having read the reviews, I sized up from a 4 to a 6. I am petite yet pear shaped. I still could barley get this over my hips and stomach area but the top part I was swimming in! Avoid if you have larger hips and anything but a flat stomach :(
Hayley Dress
Parker
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful print, flattering fit
Print and fabric are great. Loved the versatile black with pops of color. Didn't wrinkle by end of day which I love. Slightly longer in back but able to wear untucked. Only issue is it's low cut in the front and the little clasp kept coming undone. Luckily I wore a black cami underneath. Definitely suggest one if you're wearing for either work or night out and if you have a larger chest. I would rent this again despite the clasp issue.
Floral Faux Wrap Top
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute top but with some issues
I feel the designer tends to run large so sized down to XS which fit as expected but was a little tight in the neck area and hard to get over my head. It also came a bit overworn, or like a 'rubbed' look due to a lot of dry cleaning. I think it was more obvious because of the black fabric. The 'bow' around neck didn't seem to tie correctly so I just tied one knot and let it hang down. Overall ok and could be worn for work or out. I paired with black pants for work.
Bandana Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 32D
Loose and comfy
Runs large but it's super comfortable. Felt like I was wearing a nightgown! Doesn't do much for the body shape but good for a casual occasion. I wore twice including to work. It was a bit casual for work but could be dressed up. The buttons don't go high up enough revealing too much cleavage so this requires a tank underneath. Looked good with tights and tall boots.
Sachi Frayed Button Up Dress
Greylin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute print but too short
Beautiful color and unique print but this runs really short and cropped. Couldn't wear and I'm short myself. Looked odd with jeans, potentially may work with a high waisted long skirt but I doubt it
Floral Amelie Top
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Too short!
I should have listened to the warnings that this sweater was too cropped. I thought I would be fine since I'm short but at 5 feet tall this was still way too short on me. Overall it's true to size in the torso but there's something weird going on in the sleeves under the armpit area, it's like there is extra unnecessary material. It's a same because it's a beautiful color and cute detail.
Dust Andie Fringed Sweater
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Too fitted
Beautiful structure and material bit it's too tight and fitted. You need to have a flat stomach and slim hips for this to work. Also tight around the arms and hard to get on and off. Would not recommend for bustier women
Mayhem Top
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect for a summer party
One of my favorite rentals. So cute and colorful with an amazing pineapple print! Very flattering fit and super comfortable. The keyhole opening at bust shifted around a bit and I had to keep adjusting (may not be good for larger busted women) but other than that it was great and perfect for a bachelorette party in a vineyard! Great for petites, shorter women and pear/hourglass body types.
Pineapple Halter Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Unique and well made but didn't fit right
Rented as one of my New Year's Eve options and was so sad it didn't fit well. Beautiful Greyish navy color with flecks of gold. Nice, structured lace material, sleeves a bit long but ok. Too tight fitting in the belly area. I probably could have gotten away with it wearing spanx but anticipating a large meal I decided it wasn't worth it. Good for petites (with flat stomachs!) and shorter women.
Navy Paige Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Runs large and not flattering
I was swimming in this and it looked smock-like on me. I don't think sizing down would have helped either. Do not recommend if you are short or Petite.
Diane Top
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute but not flattering
Nice print and well made dress. I'd say it's good for petites but it didn't look good on my pear shaped frame.
Floral V-Neck Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful and unique but had some fit issues.
Gorgeous green color and beautiful fabric, so sad that I wasn't able to wear. If you have wide hips this dress will ride up and bunch around the middle which is why I didn't wear it. Also it is a bit too low cut in the front.
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Green Lace Sheath
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Not flattering.
Rented this to wear for Christmas but couldn't wear. Beautiful color and structured fabric but fit is not flattering for petites. Avoid if you have a belly or wide hips.
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Red Tempo Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Too narrow.
Rented for a rehearsal dinner. This dress is beautiful and well made however it is better for taller and narrow body frames and will not fit wider hips. I had to go up a size for it to even fit my hips and then it was too big in the chest area so I couldn't wear.
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Black Lace Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Not flattering.
Beautiful fabric and colors but super odd shape that is not flattering so I wasn't able to wear. Not good for anyone pear shaped as it won't fit wider hips without becoming too large on top.
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Metallic Jewel Striped Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute and versatile top
This is one of my favorite rentals. Perfect for petites in terms of cut and length. Size up if you have a belly as it is slightly fitted in stomach area. My only complaint is that there is a button in the back that is hard to fasten on your own without help.
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Greta Blouse
Cooper & Ella
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Great, vibrant print. Runs extremely large.
Rented this for Christmas Eve and also ended up wearing again to work. The dress was HUGE on me and felt smock like. Belting it didn't even resolve. But pattern was cute and it was extremely comfortable so I wore it anyway. Ran a bit longer in length than I prefer. If you are really petite or have a narrow frame, skip this dress as you'll swim in it.
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Vintage Fleur Crepe Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Vibrant colors and quality fabric
Rented this skirt for Christmas. Great black and red color pattern. Length is good if you are short. Sits high waisted and overall fit well but a bit restricting when sitting down. Minor complaint is that it has large brown buttons that don't really match and skirt gapes a bit around the buttons. I would rent this again though.
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Plaid Mini Skirt
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Ended up not wearing.
I ordered the Small at it was large and boxy at the top. Couldn't size down because then it would have been too tight around the stomach area. Odd shape and fit.
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Green Finch Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Runs extremely large
Beautiful color and print. Rented the Small and it was huge so tried the Extra Small and it was still huge on top but slightly fitted around the hips. Would not recommend this for petites or pear shaped bodies.
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Floral Chavez Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute little bag but not so functional
Rented this for a trip to Maine and New Hampshire, perfect statement piece! Super cute, well made and the color looked great. Can only fit a cell phone and some credit cards/cash though. My lipstick wouldn't even fit in it. Not recommended for people who typically carry their life in their purse!
Lobster Phone Crossbody
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust: 34B