Kate's Reviews
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30 reviews
Did not wear
Smaller than expected, with stiff, tight sleeves.
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Vileno Blazer
Maje
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Rug Pad Coat
Eh. I didn’t get the hype of other reviews. This coat seemed more like a thick, stiff paper bag than a classic cocoon. The fabric reminded me of a rug pad.
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Grey Cocoon Coat
KF/KaufmanFranco x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Cute riff on everyday workwear
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Red Manifest Top
Untitled in Motion
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Good for a winter baby shower
Winter baby showers present tough sartorial choices. Enter this dress!
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Autumn Floral Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Cute work-to-cocktails wear
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Ruffle Collar Sweater Dress
CeCe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Ran unbelievably small around hips
I’m normally between a small and medium, but in this dress even the large was a bit too tight around my hips (while the top was too loose). Highly unflattering.
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Sally Dress
Samsøe Samsøe
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Barbiecore Perfection
Wore to accessorize an otherwise all-pink outfit to see Barbie. Lightweight but feel high quality. Love.
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Jeweled Stitched Heart Earrings
Lele Sadoughi
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Size up for hips
Sized up from my usual 6 to an 8 to comfortably accommodate my hips in this dress. Though that meant the garment was large up top, the front tie made it super easy to tighten.
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Striped Tie Front Dress
Thakoon
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34A
Loved it
Super comfortable and flowy. Highly recommend for my fellow pear ladies.
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Cool Leopards Maxi
FARM Rio
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34A
Nice work option
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Black Flare Knit Dress
sita murt
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34A
Favorite Rental Ever
I rented this dress a couple of years ago and I still think about it. It's the perfect formal winter dress.
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Black Illusion Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Dazzling for a formal winter wedding!
My chest is a size 34A, but my hips and rib cage typically require me to wear a size 6 in designer dresses. In this dress, size 2 fit but felt a bit tight in the waist. I ultimately chose the size 4 (despite slight looseness in the bust) for a more comfortable and dinner-friendly fit.
Camille-B Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 34A
Great for brunch
Well-made casual dress with a relaxed, flattering fit.
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Mattie Dress
Rails
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Good for a Pear
The tie front makes this dress an easy fit for any body type (very small busts like mine included). Highly recommend!
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Pleated Quinn Dress
DELFI Collective
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Black Tie Optional
I thought I would wear a Small based on other reviews but actually ended up sizing up to Medium. That's because I didn't care for how wide the "V" of the neckline was in person in either size, but the straps on the Medium were long enough that I was able to pin them together at the back of my neck to create the look of a narrower "V". With that tweak, I highly recommend this jumpsuit!
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Antique Jumpsuit
HALSTON
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Too small on bottom
Sigh. Really wanted to wear this dress, but it was too tight across the hips to achieve the intended look.
Black Claudette Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Comfy and Classy
Beautiful dress but fit large on the bottom--even for me, a "pear". I almost always wear a 6 in designer wear, but in this dress I probably should've ordered a 4.
Black Pop-Over Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Scratchy Material
I ended up changing out of this dress and into something more comfortable because the fabric was just too scratchy for me. I also wasn't wild about the appearance of the ruching -- it wasn't very flattering on my bod.
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Late Night Picnic Dress
Free People
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect Thanksgiving Dress
Rented this dress for Thanksgiving with the fam; wore it with black Chelsea booties and dark grey tights. The dress was very comfortable despite overeating -- and I received multiple compliments on it. Would rent again.
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Bordeaux High Collar Shift
twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Beautiful fit
This dress is supremely flattering. Love it!!!
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Coastal Crepe Elbow Sleeve Double V Dress
VINCE.
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Beautiful fit
I felt great in this dress -- it was comfortable, it fit my pear shape really nicely and I didn't need to wear Spanx. Great for a cool-weather wedding.
Zone In Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Cute!
I kept thinking this dress would manage to fly up and expose my bum, but it never did. Still, I advise caution. That being said, this dress is adorable and worth it.
Navy Candy Shop Mini Dress
Free People
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
One of my favorite rentals ever!
Wore this for some 4th of July daytime festivities. Gorgeous, flowy, and light, but not transparent. Felt great in this.
Sunset Flight Shirtdress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Beautiful!
This dress fit true to size with room to breathe. Beautiful fabric and flattering cut. Will rent again.
Chambray Sleeveless Shirtdress
Theory
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Perfect for brunch!
An intentionally loose fit. Lots of compliments. Would definitely rent again.
Bedford Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Beautiful dress but surprisingly unforgiving in the tummy
This dress is a good choice for those (like me) with small busts. My one complaint: the fabric at the top of the skirt reflected light in a way that kind of highlighted my tummy. I probably just need to work out more, but FYI.
Amber Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
Not great for the short-waisted
Because I have a shorter waist, the dress did not fall as flatteringly on me as it did on the model or on many other reviewers. Those with similar body types might consider sizing up.
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West Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Romper game strong
Pros: lace is gorgeous; fabric falls flatteringly. Cons: zipper is sticky and requires a bathroom buddy; waist is slightly constricting. Side note: for better or worse, this is one of those outfits that gets tons of compliments from women but really seems to confuse dudes. I was perfectly fine with that.
Dark Night Lace Romper
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A
The magical jumpsuit.
This thing is almost preternaturally flattering -- and so comfortable. Got compliments all night. The fact that I didn't take any full-length photos is kind of a shame.
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October Jumpsuit
Parker
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34A
Valentine's Day Perfection
This dress is gorgeous in person -- and incredibly comfortable: I ate a five-course dinner while wearing it and didn't feel the least bit self-conscious. The fabric is thick and has quite a bit of stretch.
Hard Rock Sheath
Cut 25
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34A