Lynne's Reviews
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Cute for Party or even Work!
The XL turned out to be way too large on me, but it still looked cute when I pulled it in at the waist more with a long black scarf tied around it as a belt, which makes it work nicely on an hourglass figure. I'm very short so the hemline is not much above my knees, allowing me to wear it to work, but it may be on the short side for work for average or tall people... still would be a fun party dress though! Plenty of room in the sleeves for larger arm widths and the sleeve style was flattering on them.
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Teal Double Ruffle Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 1"
Bust: 38C
My New Favorite!
This skirt is so much fun for summer and I've gotten lots of compliments while wearing it. It is mostly fitted, but has just enough stretch to still work well on my hourglass figure, and the asymmetrical ruffles somehow make my short chunky legs look slightly longer and thinner. Only problem I've had is the elastic in the waistband tends gets twisted easily, but it's pretty easy to straighten back out.
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Las Palmas Tiered Skirt
Sanctuary
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 1"
Bust: 38C
Festive Dress for a Holiday Party!
This dress got compliments all evening, and one person even said I was "best dressed" out of the Christmas parties they'd been to this season. It was very comfortable to wear. I added the black wrap just to keep my shoulders warm when outside in the cold. It has pockets deep enough to safely tuck away phone/wallet/lipstick (which didn't even show due to the fullness of the skirt), so I could hit the dance floor without having to worry about where to put an evening bag!
Green Gabi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
A cute dress that got lots of compliments
I wore this for a work-related awards gala. Definitely size down on your back-up size when ordering this one. I wore my smaller back-up size and it was still huge on me; probably would've looked better if I'd gone down at least one more size, maybe two. But, I still got nice compliments all evening, and it was very comfortable to wear.
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Navy Embroidered Lace Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 1"
Bust: 38C
Nice Everyday Dress for a Professional Career Woman
Fit is loose enough to be comfortable, but not so much you can't see my figure. The placement of the color blocks gives a visual slimming effect. Right at knee-length on my short height. Fabric is very comfortable. I've gotten nice compliments while wearing this dress!
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Silver Sign Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 1"
Bust: 38C
Gorgeous, But Didn't Fit Right
Even in a large size, the bust is just not fitted properly for a woman above an A-cup (I'm a C, and it would have taken darts running from the bust upwards to the armholes in the direction of the shoulders for the chest have enough curvature for a good fit). It fit perfectly through the waist and hips though. The dress was absolutely gorgeous, just not the right shape for my body. I wish I could've worn it!
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Porcelain Picnic Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 1"
Bust: 38C
My favorite rental so far!
I loved the overall look and the fit. I dressed it down with jeans, but it could also look quite dressy if paired with slacks or a nice skirt in black or navy. The navy color didn't show up as much in this photo, but under brighter lighting it shows through nicely and is quite beautiful. Got lots of compliments on it!
Romantics Tank
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
Lots of Compliments
A little larger than I usually wear, but they were comfortable and not too heavy. Pretty, and a unique color, got several compliments on them.
Turquoise Emerald Cut Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
Ended up not wearing
My guests arrived early and I ended up not having a chance to change, but the dress did fit (I tried it on later just to see if it fit well enough to rent again sometime, which I would).
Vision in Lace Dress
David Meister
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 1"
Bust: 38C
Couldn't Wear Dress
I got this dress and a size up for backup since I tend to be between those two sizes. Both were extremely baggy and loose on me, so I've sent them back instead of wearing one for my event tonight. I'm disappointed, but this is the only time this has ever happened. All my other dress rentals have been quite a success!
Golden Flower Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
Pretty, but not for petites!
It's a pretty dress, but the wrap around waist didn't fall in the right spot for someone as short as me, so I ended up not wearing this.
Reina Dress
Parker
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
Simple elegance; love the neckline!
I got nice compliments on this dress. It fit nicely overall and was comfortable to wear. Fabric has a little stretch to it, but not too much, just enough to make it form fitting without too revealing.
Picture Frame Sheath
David Meister
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
Great Dress for a Christmas Party
This dress was little big in the bust and waist on me, but perfect fit through the hips. Comfortable material with a little give to it, but still has a touch of glam. Got lots of compliments on it.
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Green Illusionist Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C
Tons of compliments on this dress!
I rented this for an office holiday party at an upscale restaurant. I've gained some weight lately and my 14's have been very tight, so I looked for a 16 to rent, and it turned out to be HUGE on me, but it ended up working out fine. I used fashion tape to gather the back and covered up the "bunchy" part under a silvery gray blazer. No one knew the difference and I got lots of compliments. The best part was, in spite of all the beautiful women in cocktail dresses, my husband couldn't take his eyes off me! I recommend this dress; would definitely rent it again if it came in a smaller size. (Sorry photo doesn't show much of the dress... our event photographer just did head shots.)
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Speck Tacular Sheath
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 38C