Michelle's Reviews
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How can you not love a dress with pockets!!
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Dalza Shirred Maxi Dress
BOSS
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Ended up buying...directly from Levis :)
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Vintage Shortall Romper
Levi's
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun, elevated look!
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Faux Leather Belted Shorts
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Works for short gals too!
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Carpenter Overalls
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Great sweater for for every day!
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Espresso Martini Mockneck Sweater
Rachel Antonoff
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Great for every day!
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Lolly Hearts Sweater
Splendid
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Comfy for a night out!
Wore this for a fall/winter weather date night and it kept me warm and cozy. Felt put together with little effort in this one!
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Cody Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Great for every day!
Used this a lot for running errands. Loved the colors and kept me warm. A little bit cropped but not a dealbreaker. Gives Sally from A Nightmare Before Christmas vibes.
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Sloane Whipstitch Sweater
Central Park West
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Ended up buying this!
Paired this with a black top and black boots and fell in love, lol. It also has pockets. Loved it so much that I ended up buying it.
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Leopard Midi Skirt
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
No pockets
Seriously loved everything about this sweater except it didn’t have pockets :(
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Maglia Rose Cardigan
MSGM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Gorgeous Color
Got a lot of compliments on the color and style of this jacket. Easy to dress up or down. Would definitely rent again during fall/winter.
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Red Wool Jacket
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Easy, every day wear
Wore this to a kids party, running errands, night out with cousins. Very fun, casual vibe.
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Checkered Pullover Sweater
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun, versatile sweater!
Can be dressed up with a skirt and heels or dressed down with jeans and sneakers. Either way, it’s a comfy, stylish sweater.
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Striped Mock Neck Sweater
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Running errands in a blanket!
Felt super cozy and warm in this one! Loved that it had pockets! This piece easily pairs with jeans for a casual, yet put together look.
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Cable-Knit Long Cardigan
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Frumpy
Didn’t end up wearing this because it just didn’t fit right, color was off on me, and it felt frumpy.
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Isla Cardigan Sweater
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Gothic Chic?
Really loved wearing this! Paired it with black jeans and combat boots and got a lot of compliments- someone mentioned it’s very gothic chic, lol. The sleeves were a bit much (especially when trying to eat), but not a dealbreaker.
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Cherika Sweater
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Boxy
It could be just because I’m 5’3” but I felt like I was drowning a little in this one and it just looked big in the shoulders on me. Still got compliments, kept me warm and I loved the color!
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Double Breasted Wool Coat
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Surprisingly Warm!
Wore this on a date night with the hubby and he enjoyed the keyhole neckline, lol. Was able to wear a normal black bra with this and didn’t need a jacket at night. Felt very put together with little effort in this one!
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Crisscross Sweater
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Easy to wear
Wore this to work and an art exhibit. Loved it with a black turtleneck and black ankle boots. I also tried it with a chambray shirt, brown boots, and brown belt but preferred the darker look. Worth renting at least once!
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Gold Pleated Midi Skirt
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
SO Flattering!
Wore this to a friend’s birthday dinner and paired it with a black turtleneck and ankle boots. Do yourself a favor and rent it- Such a fun, confidence-boosting piece! Definitely want to buy this one but it’s expensive.
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Ruched Side Faux Leather Skirt
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Unforgiving.
Cute skirt and quality material but you can’t have a belly :(
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Pinstripe Pencil Skirt
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Great for every day!
Used this for running errands, picking up the kids, and going out for a casual dinner. Great fall vibes. Sleeves are long and bell-shaped- not my favorite but made it work.
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Sage Stripe Turtleneck Sweater
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Cozy, everyday sweater!
The sleeves are long and bell-shaped so that got a little annoying as the day wore on, but still enjoyed wearing this out running errands or to dinner!
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Turner Geo Sweater
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Lovely and flowy!
Wore this as a guest at a Courthouse wedding and loved it! Paired with nude, heeled sandals. The chest area is tight so I don't recommend wearing a push-up bra with this one. Otherwise, would definitely recommend!
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Ruffled Fit and Flare Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Got My Wednesday Addams Moment ;)
Okay, maybe Wednesday wouldn't wear this but I felt very goth in it (in an elegant way) and LOVE it! Paired with black heels and red lipstick...got lots of compliments during the wedding. Would definitely rent this again!
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Black Trumpet Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Flattering
I was hesitant to wear this because of my tummy, but hyped myself up and just went with it. No regrets :) Wore it to a nice dinner in Vegas with a black bomber jacket and ankle boots. LOVED IT!
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Cut Out Knit Dress
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun, Eye-Catching Sweater
Great statement sweater. Warm and comfy, but slightly itchy (eventually the itchiness faded after wearing it for a bit). Received several compliments whenever I wore it!
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Pink Zebra Sweater
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Didn't make it past my closet :(
The color is beautiful and I'm usually drawn to this shade of yellow. Unfortunately, the shoulders felt a little big and just didn't hang the right way. It was also a little cropped. Ultimately decided not to wear it out.
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Savannah Cardigan
Central Park West
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Liked it, but didn't love it.
I really liked the sweater- the color, how it kept me warm, pockets- but it really did feel like a robe. I'm 5'3" so maybe it wouldn't have a robe-like feel if I was taller??
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Solange Plaid Cardigan
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Wore this everywhere!
Used it for brunch, picking up the kids, running errands- great for every day wear. It is cropped so I wore a bodysuit underneath. I would buy it if it was a little longer.
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Embellished Crop Sweater
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Warm, Versatile Coat for Every Day
Love the color! Kept me warm and could be dressed up or down. I am 5'3" so it felt big depending on the outfit I was wearing underneath. Otherwise I would definitely recommend this for Winter/early Spring.
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Green Cocoon Coat
J.Crew
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Great dress, just not for me.
I brought this with me to Vegas but ended up not wearing it. The dress is comfortable and a showstopper, for sure, but didn’t look great on me since I don’t have long legs and the bottom on my bra kept coming out.
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Tania Asymmetric Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Not for petites
I’m 5’3” so the length was okay with me. What I was surprised by was the balloon sleeves. It wasn’t really noticeable in the model pics or in the review pics but once I tried this dress on it was all I could notice. Ended up not wearing this since I already felt like I was drowning in the material and the balloon sleeves made it worse.
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Dafne Shirtdress
NONchalant
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
The WEAK button killed this one for me :(
The simplest movements (e.g. tying the knot for this top, reaching to put your hair in a ponytail) would snap the button open, exposing my bra. At that point I knew it wouldn't really work for work so I thought I could wear it to a family party if I pinned it or wore a tank under. But the button constantly snapping while I was just doing things to get ready was REALLY annoying. I had the top on for maybe 10 minutes and it stayed closed for like 5 seconds. Didn't have the patience for this one.
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Leiria Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 38C
Meh.
I had to size down because the size I wanted wasn't available, but I still felt comfortable in the smaller size. I was surprised about how big the sleeve slots were and subconsciously ended up wearing a jacket over the top the whole day. It's also a little too wrinkly for me. It's fine as a work top but nothing spectacular about it...didn't really have the "wow" factor I've experienced with other rentals.
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Yellow Tie Sleeve Blouse
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 38C
Great, if you have the time to return things.
I love the concept and the variety of options. Unfortunately, I quickly discovered that the sizes I wanted weren't always available, but the variety of options kinda makes up for that. My biggest challenge with the Unlimited membership was that I didn't have as much time as I expected to return items I didn't like. You get to select a new item once you have returned an item. It's 2-day shipping, so if I didn't like an item on Monday and returned it that night, then I wouldn't have an open spot until Wednesday, which meant the soonest I could get a new item in hand was Friday. Essentially, a whole week passes before a new item gets to you. During my Unlimited membership, I was only able to try 5 items. That amount just didn't justify the monthly membership cost.
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Rent the Runway
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun and Stylish!
I loved this sweater! I was in the mood to try something different- I don't usually do animal prints or cropped anything. It's definitely cropped, so I paired it with a black tank top each time I wore it. I ended up using this for work, date night, and a beach party. It was fun, comfortable, and I received so many compliments! I would definitely rent this again.
Joy Sweater
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 38C
Received Compliments All Day!
I wore this to my son's baptism and found it to be the right amount of fashion and function. I received compliments all day and felt very comfortable wearing the dress to church without a shawl or sweater. I especially appreciated the pockets so I could keep my phone and hold onto anything that I needed throughout the day. My only qualm was that my bra line could be seen through the fabric and I had to pull it down from time to time since it would roll up when I sat down. Other than that, a great dress...perfect choice if you're looking for "Sunday Best."
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White Neutral Stripe Halter Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Stand Out Dress!
I wore this to my husband's holiday party for work and felt AWESOME in it! I would say I have a modest bust (38C) so I wore the dress without a bra and felt totally secure the whole night (the lace is a beautiful way to keep everything covered up while still being sexy). The dress did it all- looked great while standing and socializing, stayed in place didn't hug too tight during the sit-down dinner, and moved well on the dance floor! I LOVED this dress and was sad when I had to return it...hope to rent it again one day :)
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Red Foil Geo Ruffle Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Ended up not wearing
The material is heavy and felt frumpy in it.
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Black and Blush Stroke Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C