Jennifer's Reviews
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Not made for non-petites!
I usually have a lot of luck with Kate Spade dresses, but this one was WAY off. The empire waist hit across my boobs and the dress was super super short. I am only 5'8", but I can't imagine anyone over 5'2" being able to wear this. For what it's worth, the shoulders, arms, and everything else fit well- it just seemed like this was made for a doll
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Colorblock A-Line Ponte Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Very unforgiving on pear shapes
I read how so many others loved this dress and raved about it and was excited to finally try it. BUT... it did NOT look flattering on me at all. It showed every lump and bump and was way too clingy for comfort. It's cute and I wish I could have worn it, but it was a big NOPE on me.
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Melilla Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute shirt
This was a really cute shirt that I ended up liking more than I expected to. It has nice colors and fit really well. Not a show-stopper but a solid weekend shirt
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Lia Floral Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Fit perfectly
This dress fit like a glove. There were no reviews so I was unsure how it would work, but it was great. The only thing to note is the dress is navy, not black like I thought.
Bridget Tweed Dress
Boden
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Great jacket- loved the fit!
Never mind I rented this gorgeous spring jacket in the fall, it was wonderful! Loved the fit and even the color. Definitely recommend
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Sandy Leather Jacket
Mackage
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Super small!
This dress runs super small through the hips and the fabric has ZERO stretch. I have worn an 8 in other Tory Burch sizes, but couldn't even move in the 10.
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Ivory Bloom Shirtdress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Great dress
I love this dress- it is so easy to just throw on and go. For a pear shape, it fits well without clinging or looking like a sack. I dressed it down with wedge sandals, but I think it could easily go a little dressier.
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Black Stripe Shift
RED Valentino
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Lots of compliments
I got this dress NWT. It fits pretty true to size, but the top is definitely not bra friendly. It was very comfy and easy to wear all night at work holiday party that I was in charge of running. The only downside is there were little portions on the inside that were rough and scratchy. I couldn't figure out where they were, and it wasn't a big deal, but it was a little annoying.
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Zora Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Easy to wear
This was a great dress. It was easy to wear, fell to just the right length, and was the right weight to hide what it needed to, but not be too hot and heavy.
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Rainbow Stripe Knit Flare Dress
Milly
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
A very odd fit
This dress looks better online than in person. I'm a normal 8, and that's what I rented. The bust was borderline tight, and I'm a small 32C. The dress had an odd bunching around the hips that was not flattering. The fabric was much thinner than I expected and you can't look at it without it wrinkling.
Striped Martha Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 32C
Not work appropriate!!!
I rented this for work, but it is nowhere near work appropriate. I didn't realize it has two large slits on both legs. The slits come up about 3/4 of the way up my leg and I'm 5'6"! The dress is gorgeous and fit very well- I got a medium and normally wear a 6/8.
Pink Floral Printed Maxi
Fleurtine
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 32C
It's a lot of dress
I ordered this dress when it was a new arrival. First, I thought it was white, but it's more of a chalky gray color. Second, it's a lot of material in the skirt. It was very overwhelming on my frame, and I'm 5'6" and not super petite. This may work on someone really tall and thin, but not on me
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Utility Work Dress
Nina Ricci
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Great pattern, great fit, won't stop riding up
I LOVED this dress when I first put it on. It fits like a dream. As a pear shape, I often have issues with straight-ish skirts fitting nicely, but this one did great things for the rear view. It was a little roomy in the upper half, but that's normal for me since I'm more of a 6 on top. BUT... every time I sat down, this dress rode up higher and higher. I mean, it got to the point that it was awkward and I felt like I was constantly pulling it down. I don't know if I will rent it again because of this.
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Garden Port Shirtdress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Obscenely short
I rented this to wear to work, but there was no way I could leave the house in this dress! It barely covered my butt cheeks!!! I'm not that tall- 5'6"- and could not possibly make this acceptable.
Berry Sullivan Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 32C
WAY short!
I rented this to wear to work, but it was ridiculously short- and I'm not that tall. I'm only about 5'6", and this barely covered my backside. Even with a pair of tights, I didn't feel it was appropriate to wear. The material is also very thin, and I noticed when I tried it on, very prone to static cling.
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Rocco Printed Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice dress
I rented this for work and really enjoyed it. It's very easy to wear and comfortable. The only issue was the keyhole at the next dipped a little low for my comfort, so I simply added a nude cami underneath to make sure everything stayed hidden. I'm 5'6" and the length was almost to the floor. I wore it with a pair of brown heeled boots and it looked perfect.
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Navy Clover Maxi Dress
Joie
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Total meh...
I rented this and was surprised at how little I liked it. It is rather shapeless on (even for those of us with some hips) and was not flattering at all. I ended up returning without wearing
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Caterina Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
This dress is amazing!
I had wanted to rent this dress for a while, so when I saw it available in my size, I jumped on it. It is as gorgeous in person as you would hope. The fabric skims your figure nicely. The only odd part, the lips on the fabric right above your cleavage. I wore this with black tight and flats to dress it down a little for everyday wear. I got a ton of compliments on it- it's definitely not a dress to wear if you don't want to be noticed.
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Pipe Dream Dress
Temperley London
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Order down!
I am a solid 8 in RTR dresses, so I got this in a 44. I was swimming in it- it was so shapeless and baggy. I tried a belt to help, but because there is a seam at the waist on the dress that didn't sit where the belt was, it looked odd. I loved the fabric and print and really wanted to wear it. I may try again in a smaller size
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Orange Floral Garden Dress
Marni
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Not my favorite rental
I wanted to like this rental, but I really didn't. I will say the fit was spot-on. I didn't have any issues with it fitting anywhere and the length was just about mid-shin. The keyhole at the chest is REALLY not work appropriate. I paired this with a nude cami, and that's where things started to go wrong... I hated how the cami peeked through the hole and thought it looked tacky. Maybe it would have been better if I went with a black cami? I also paired it with black t-strap heels. Between the shoes and the mid-shin length, I ended feeling like a bad Broadway dancer. In retrospect, styling was my downfall, but I didn't like the dress enough to give it another shot.
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Casper Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
This was so unfortunate
Oh dear... I wanted to like this dress... But it was perhaps the worst looking thing I have ever tried on from RTR. First, the band of blue did not lie nicely at (or even close to), my waist. Instead, it landed square on my hips- and if there is one thing I do not need attention called to, it is my hips. Then, the fabric was so clingy, every bump was magnified by what seemed like 1000. No amount of spanx could help this dress. And last- the bow... The poor, smashed, limp bow that ended up looking like a giant tarantula crawled on my neck and died. I couldn't get this dress off and back in the garment bag fast enough.
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Annabeth Sweater Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice dress- nothing fantasic
This was a nice, well-fitting LBD. It wasn't nearly as short as it appears on the model- I'm between 5'5" and 5'6" and it came to right above my knees. I wore it with tights and black flats.
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Elbow Sleeve Flare Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Great dress!
Love this dress. The 40 fit perfectly everywhere. I added some spanx just to smooth everything out in the back. The length was very work appropriate. As everyone mentions, the neck opens quite a ways down, but the bow covers it nicely. I wore it with black tights for warmth.
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Airy Grey City Dress
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Really great top
I got this top in a M, and I probably could have taken a S. I run between a 4-6 in shirts, and this one felt just a touch big. The colors are great. The only downside (and why I didn't give it 5 stars) is that it is rather low-cut for work. I had to wear a cami underneath or risk showing everything. Maybe the S would have helped that, but I still think it would be have been iffy. I will definitely rent again.
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Belle Sleeve Blouse
byTiMo
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Amazing dress, but annoying sleeves
I rented this for a potential business meeting, and while the bottom half fit perfectly, the top half was just one size too big (ahhhh- the joy of being pear-shaped). The lower half was amazing, and while others have said they felt the slit ran too high, I didn't feel that way. I thought it was just right. The seaming along the back did amazing things to the rear view. But the top half was just one size too big and looked sloppy and I was afraid I would be constantly fussing it with during my presentation. Also, the sleeves have way more "flounce" to them than what appears in the picture and they were annoying!
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Navy Square Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Good shirt. Not great
This shirt sums up why I got unlimited... to try things that aren’t really my style. I’m glad I tried this shirt, but it was nothing special. The medium fit nicely and wasn’t see through. But the fabric was thinner and felt cheaper than I expected. I won’t rent again but it was a nice way to change up my normal style
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Plaid Hina Bow Shirt
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Just not quite right
I really wanted to love this dress but it was very unflattering on. It emphasized the lumps and bumps and I would have fussed and figited all day in the dress.
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Red Panache Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Lots of compliments but was ready to take it off at the end of the day
I wear a size 6 top/size 8 bottom and the M fit- except it was defintely snug in the arms and chest area (and that isnt an area I am blessed!). But the rest of the dress fit well and it was a great length. It came to about 2" above my knees. The fabric was nice and heavy. I got a ton of compliments throughout the day. But I will say, at the end of the day it felt good to take the dress off my arms and chest. I got used to the snug feeling, but freedom was nice too.
Intarsia Flare Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 32C
Very nice dresss
I had a little concern from the pictures about the length and fit of the dress- I didn't want something too short and I have some curves that don't always work with non-A-line dresses. However I was pleasantly surprised. This dress was not too short-even with 3" heels it felt just right for a business meeting. Also, it actually flattered my curves which was a plus. I did wear tights with it, both for warmth and also to help smooth everything in back. Overall I was very pleased with this rental!
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Belted Pocket Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
AMAZING!!!
This jacket is absolutely amazing! The leather is so incredibly soft, and the fit is spot on. I normally wear a size 4-6, and got a medium so I could wear it over winter clothes. However, I didn’t think about the fact that I was renting this in Pennsylvania in the winter, and it is not nearly as warm enough for our below freezing days. I will absolutely be renting this again come this spring, and I will wear the heck out of it!
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Washed Leather Jacket
VINCE.
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Love it!
This top is great. It needs a cami underneath, but I love the colors and the cut. I normally wear a 4/6 and got a medium, but a small might have worked just fine. I plan to wear this a few more times before sending it back.
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Joleta Silk Top
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
It's a perfectly fine sweater
I wasn't wowed by the sweater, but there was nothing wrong with it. I'm a 4/6 in tops and went with a M and had plenty of room. I think a S might have been a little tight and uncomfortable. I liked the fact that the sweater wasn't itchy at all- it was comfortable to wear all day and into the evening.
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Blue Printed Sweater
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Not my usual style, but a nice dress
This wasnt my normal style, but i thought i would try this dress for Christmas Eve. It fit very well and wasnt too short even with heels. My only complaint is the lining isnt attached to the lace overlay, so the lining sometimes rides up.
Colorblock Rodin Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 32C
Small and scratchy
I usually wear a 4-6 in shirts and the Small (size 1) was too tight in the arms, yet was hanging funny off my shoulders. The material was itchy and would have driven me crazy if I had actually worn the shirt for more than 2 minutes. My husband liked the pattern and suggested I rent it again in the bigger size (until I had him feel how scratchy it was!)
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Red Edgy Floral Shirt
ba&sh
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute sweater
I really liked how this sweater fit. It wasn't super heavu, which made it nice for wearing inside. Also, the length was just right.
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Stripe Knit Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Very comfortable dress
I rented this for my office work party which is always quite dressy. The dress was perfect for that. I am smaller on top than on the bottom- the 6R was the ideal length (5'5") and the fit on the bottom was perfect. However, I could have definitely used a 4 on top. I used lots of fashion tape to make sure everything stayed put- including the back which tended to gap. My only concern during the night was that I would catch my heel on the outer layer of tulle when I stood up, but I just made sure to be careful and didn't have any issues.
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Cassidy Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Loved this blouse!
I rented this blouse because the color and sleeves looked amazing. And I was right. I originally intended to wear this blouse with black dress pants that had a slight boot cut, but between the legs and the sleeves, the proportions were all off. So I changed and paired the blouse with black vegan leggings- and it was AMAZING! The shirt had the right length in the back to cover everything, but I didn't look like I was wearing a dress. And the front of the blouse hit in just the right spot so it didn't accentuate my hips. I wear a 4-6 in blouses and took this one in a 4 and it was perfect. The fabric was a but warm, but considering we had 2" of snow that morning, it was ideal for me.
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Elbe Blue Top
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous dress but no flash
I rented this and one other dress for an upcoming work holiday party. The dress is gorgeous and fit perfectly, but it isn’t flashy and doesn’t have any “wow”. But for a wedding or something, it would be perfect.
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Corundum Sapphire Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Great dress but SO MUCH MATERIAL
I loved this dress. The color was so pretty, and the fit was spot on. I liked that the top fit well (even for those of us less-blessed), and the skirt had plenty of room for my larger hips. And it has pockets- definitely a plus! However, the skirt has sooooo much fabric I just couldn't wear it to my event. I wasn't sure I would fit in my car wearing the gown. And the idea of trying to figure out how to sit on that much material was overwhelming.
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Tena Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C
Tough to size
I got this dress in a 6, as that is what i usually wear in this style dress. In some aspects, I should have gone for an 8- the sleeves were a little short and the back fit tighter than I would have liked. However, the shoulders and waist area fit perfect. It was also a great length. I wore it with tights and booties and it was a great look.
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Aviana Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32C