Lisa-Lien's Reviews
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Perfect for an office holiday party
It fit like a dream on my petite torso. The dress was a midi length and I loved how it was a dark navy. It’s a nice change from the black dresses and the high neckline made it very easy for a work event. I also loved the length of the sleeves. Absolutely in love with this that I immediately ordered it again for the same month!
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Angela Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
What a perfect dress for a formal work dinner
It’s modest, but gave super girly vibes with the sleeves and seams down my waist. The midi length went to my ankles, but nothing felt overwhelming. The embroidered velvet material really helped modernize the high neckline, but beware: there’s zero stretch to the material and I can only imagine larger chests struggling to zip this one!
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Rubina Midi Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Great dress, but the fit wasn’t right for my body type
I’m a hourglass girl and this was a little tight in my midsection to head out in public. The material feels incredibly soft and looked really nice. There’s very little stretch and I wished it wasn’t so form fitting on my most insecure spot. Overall, really chic and I just need to lose a few more inches before I could make this work.
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Tallen Faux Leather Shirtdress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Too overly puffy
I rented this for a vacation and the top is overwhelmingly puffy. Plus, the cropped length made my petite proportions all wrong. It was a nice thin material for warmer weather, but it didn’t look good on me.
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Poof Blouse
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Dreamy Yellow Dress!
Both the 12 and 14 fit me, but I opted for the larger size to give my girls a bit more room. I'm short and this dress hit the ground when I'm barefoot. I got LOADS of compliments and felt incredible in it. It's very pretty and photographed well. It's also a heavy material so packing in a suitcase posed no issue. I CANNOT wait for another reason to rent this one again!!!
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Yellow Abstract Stitch Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Wasn't for me
The material of this dress is thicker than expected, which means it didn't wrinkle as easily. The color is nice, but looked awful against my pale, wintertime Asian skin tone. Overall, if you had to rent a yellow dress, I would go with this one upon the following conditions: a solid spray tan and wanting to show more skin (i.e. great décolletage and thigh exposure).
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Martinique Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
This is one unique, colorful top!
Felt like a socialite in this deluxe top, but my only minor complaint is the material felt very suffocating. I'm not sure what it was, but if you're in any humidity, this top will make it worse. This does pair well with jeans, skirts, or leggings.
Geometric Grayson Top
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Stretchy but needed a little more
The overall material of this dress is thick and stretchy, but the arms were incredibly tight. Loved this look and hated that it didn't work on me.
Allie Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful dress, but not for hippy girls
This dress was adorable and the material felt well made. However, I've got big hips and this only seem to make them bigger. Overall, it's super cute and I just wished I had smaller hips for this dress.
Little Lines Bow Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
A perfect summer work top
The top is true to size and the arm openings didn't reveal your bra. However the size 10 which fit me fine had a button on the neck that was barely hanging on. Therefore, I opted for the looser fit of the 12 since the button was more intact. Lovely top and would rent again.
Floral Ida Top
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Incredible print but the cut was not right for me
The dress is beautiful and the fabric was vibrant , but the neckline was not for me. The girls were in full display and it wasn't going to work for the event I was attending. Wish I could have worn it because the dress showed up in pristine condition.
Magna Dress
Parker
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Incredible! A must rent!!!
Worth the price and showed up in pristine condition! I wore this to a fancy rehearsal dinner and added a navy cardigan due to my nude bra showing in the back. The dress is gorgeous and compliments came all night. I'm short, so the dress was grazing around my knees. The 16 fit with lots of room to move around, but my guess is that I would have been comfortable in the 14 too. The lace work is stunning and for those complaining of it not laying flat, I had no issues. I can't help searching my calendar for another reason to rent this again. LOVED it!!!
Navy Mena Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Fit was a little too true to size
It looked too provocative for the wedding I was attending. My girls felt like they were in a push-up bra, but that was far from what I was actually wearing. Plus, the cute cut of the peekaboo top showed too much cleavage when I sat or bent over. The 14R fit, but I was too uncomfortable with the amount of skin and belly curve showing in the dress. As you can see, the dress perfectly hit around my ankles and some of the liner peeked through - nothing a little double-sided tape couldn't fix though. Overall, I still really like this dress. I'm just going to need to lose at least 10 pounds to make it work.
Artwork Sequin Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
This designer runs very large
I wanted to wear this to either the black tie optional wedding or the cocktail rehearsal dinner, but I overshot my dress size by at least 2-3 sizes, so I was swimming in this dress :(
Black Floral Garden Embroidered Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Tight and Short
I loved the style of this dress, but this shade of red looked awful on me. To make matters worse: the dress was tight in the midsection and a tad too short for the family wedding I was attending. Sad it didn't work on me.
Red Mod Lace Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Conservative and a tad matronly
The material of this dress felt expensive, well-made, and yet light. The cut of the dress allowed for a nude bra to be worn. It looks nice and required Spanx for my curves. However, I felt classy and old in the dress so opted to return it instead.
Loki Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Made this work for a winter wedding
The dress is a gorgeous print and quite vivid. The material was rather thin and I had to improvise for a winter wedding. I paired the dress with gray tights and booties for a rainy, evening event. The large fit, but was tight waist-down, so I opted for the XL. This worked for me waist down, but was pretty baggy up top in the arms and chest area. However, I'm glad I stuck with it because there were only a few floral dresses at the wedding and I happily stood out from the sea of black dresses.
Astrid Floral Apron Wrap Dress
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Size down if you want a chance with this top!
I ordered my usual size for tops and found this to be overly large...all over. The top is meant to be loose, but it was like I was drowning in a silk bag. Beautiful print, but the top just looked like a puffy, balloon on me so I had to return it.
Geo Print Alyssa Top
Tory Burch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
A beauty for slimmer ladies only
I tried on the medium and the arms were tight, but the wrap left A LOT of chest exposed for me. The length is beautifully midi. Then I tried on the large and there wasn't too much of a change in length - YAY. However, the chest area was pretty exposed again. Plus, the little snap button at the neckline was useless. Gorgeous print, lovely length, but if you're a size 12 - just forget about it.
Spin Me Around Wrap Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous!
I rented these for work and they're so beautiful and not overly fancy. The pave added a really nice touch. Plus, the earrings were just the right size to be noticeable, but not statement earrings, which was exactly what I was hoping for.
Pave Bloom Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Liked it, but didn't love it
Wrap dresses are usually my jam (and my hubs loves them on me too), but the skirt on this was just too much fabric for my petite frame. The dress arrived pretty wrinkled, but it photographed well and most of the wrinkles are at the bottom of the dress. Overall, it's nice if you're in a pinch, but I wouldn't rent again.
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Printed Valerie Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfect for winter!
I rented this coat for a business trip and ended up scouring the internet to buy it! Could not live another winter without it. I'm in love!
Draped Fleece Jacket
BB Dakota
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Flat stomachs are a must
The jumpsuit did not have too much of a difference between the medium and large size for me. However, the large fit my arms better than the medium. It's a really cute jumpsuit and can be dressed up or down depending on your accessories. However, this was not forgiving to my lower belly bump. Renters beware because this piece definitely highlights your lower tummy.
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Gemma Jumpsuit
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful, but HEAVY!
I grabbed these as a last minute item and, for the price point, would not have selected this over a dress. However, it matched well with my rented dress and I liked the style a lot. My biggest complaint would be that they are ridiculously heavy. They were so heavy that they actually fell off 3 times over the course of my evening event. I was constantly pressing the earrings together throughout the night in hopes that I wouldn't lose them. I will not rent these again.
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Cyan Crystal Chandelier Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Such a fun top!!!
I rented this for a fun weekend with friends. There were lots of compliments while wearing this top. It's made of a beautiful stretchy cotton and the peplum is of a scuba-like material. Both the medium and large fit me, but the large top was covered in 4-5 stains and the medium was still in great shape. Also, the top is fairly cropped and if it wasn't for my short torso, this may not have worked. For me, it hit right at the hip and I loved it! Looking forward to checking out more items from this designer.
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White Ruffle Hem Top
English Factory
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Great jacket!
The jacket was literally an add-on for since I had a birthday discount i couldn't let go to waste. :) The condition is excellent and looks very high end. I will note this jacket is not very breathable. It got a little uncomfortable wearing it during cool weather walking around. Otherwise, I can't wait to rent again!
Peppin Faux Leather Jacket
BB Dakota
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous!
The dress is in pristine condition and the fabric has plenty of stretch to it. I was able to fit both the size 12 & 14 (as I'm now with a postpartum body). For both my daytime wear and event wear, I went with the 12 (with tights for work and without for the wedding). Both dress lengths were about the same and this dress is SHORT! It easily rides up when sitting and getting up from a seat or even when crossing your legs. I'm barely 5'1 and the dress hit right above my knees so I can't imagine a tall gal being too comfortable with this. I do love the conservative neckline and felt like it really popped in photos. I can't wait to re-rent this again!
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Grandeur Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
A beauty!
I rented this for my office holiday party and it was perfect! The 10 was tight, but the 12 worked out just fine. The dress is VERY low cut and required me to wear a black camisole for the event. Also, the fabric has no stretch so keep that in mind if you tend to be in between sizes.
Blue Branches Jacquard Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Jumping for Joy with this Jumpsuit
This was literally the perfect rental for my office holiday party. The jumpsuit made me feel so comfortable, classy, and beautiful. The material was thick and doesn't wrinkle easily. The office party was mostly indoors so the sleeveless jumpsuit was great. My only complaint about this jumpsuit is that it's not very easy to take on and off for restroom breaks. Luckily, I wasn't drinking that night so that wasn't a problem. However, I can see it as a real issue if it wasn't for the fact that I was about 3-4 weeks pregnant at the time.
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Black Anchors Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfect Springtime Dress
This dress is thin, colorful, and runs LARGE. I ordered the large and received the medium as a backup option. I am currently 5-months pregnant and loved the fit of this dress. The medium fit me, but was hugging my butt and baby bump a little too much for a daytime party with coworkers. However, the large fit like a glove! It went over my baby bump perfectly and paired well with a belt and flats (or in my case, riding boots). I wore a camisole underneath for cleavage coverage and do recommend this route if you aren't used to showing off the girls. I don't often wear pastels and even my husband thought it was a tad on the "Easter" side of dresses. Overall, a great pick for my event.
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Sage Flag Stripe Shirt Dress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
The perfect addition to a bride-to-be!
I usually go between a size 12 or 10, but since it was my wedding weekend, the size 10 fit nicely with some wiggle room. I wore this to the rehearsal dinner and was not only comfortable, but felt like a million bucks. Everyone complimented me on the dress and how perfect it was on me. I really love the conservative cut of the neckline and the fun element of the back. With lots of family around and photos taken, I was not worried about any angle of this dress. It really made my night!
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Bianca Flores Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Must be TALL to roll with this dress
The dress is gorgeous and well-made. The material is not see-through at all and I loved the stripes. However, the dress in size 10R fit perfectly waist up, but the length hits me at the ankle, which did not help my short height and was not at all flattering on my hips. The waist band in the middle and flowy skirt exaggerated my hips, so I had to return the dress without being able to wear it to my event. Like they once sang in the 90s, by Skee Lo: "I wish I was a little bit taller..." :)
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Bella Maxi
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Not my favorite rental, but def not the worst
The dress has LITTLE to NO STRETCH, which is fine if you're looking for a true-to-size dress. The print is pretty, but the dress is well worn and faded. I did like the detail of the sleeves, but the dress oddly kept riding up on me, making it bunch in the midsection. Overall, it's a good rental for a casual day event, but I wouldn't rent it again.
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Vintage Blues Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36C
Pretty Solid
I wanted to make sure 'glam' was included in my Big Day so this was perfect. My only complaint was that it arrived with a red lipstick stain on the left shoulder. It looks as though someone had previously tried to clean it out, but it's pretty soiled in the feathers. However, it was minor in comparison to the full affect of this piece to any outfit. Although, the piece is feather-based, most folks mistook it as fur! I was also pleasantly surprised by the low rental cost.
Follies Bolero
Adrienne Landau
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfection.
Although I was quoted the same price to buy a simple veil, I still went with the rental. Why? Because I couldn't think of a single reason to keep a veil in my home, renting was the right choice for me. This veil is white and my wedding gown was ivory yet you really couldn't tell the difference. I really love RTR's wedding accessories, this veil was beautiful and photographed well too!
Dreamcatcher Veil
RTR Bridal Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Glam!
This was just perfect! I wanted something wide for my wrist, but didn't want to stack a bunch of bracelets and this worked like a charm. Also, it's surprisingly a great fit for my wrist as I afraid it would be too large. Loved it!
Gold Dress Me Up Bracelet
Cara Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Nice dress, but had issues with the material
Both dress sizes fit, but I went with the larger size for it was longer in length. The dress was for my dinner during my Girls' Weekend getaway. The material is very thick (like good corduroy) with some stretch, but it's ridiculously impossible to keep wrinkle free. I even took the dress to my cleaners to have them professionally press it, but that was a waste. I like the dress but just wished it didn't wrinkle so easily.
Alexa Peplum Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfectly suited a fancy dinner date
The dress has no stretch and was pretty tight around the booty, but with my spanx I was in fair shape. However, the dress was very classy, for my body type I won't rent it again.
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Self Reflection Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Great dress, but a little tight
The dress is pretty and the colored shapes really make for a fun and body-friendly dress. However, it was quite form-fitting and def requires good posture. The dress did not look cute when I sat down during the evening. Overall, it's a nice dress.
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Seeing Geometry Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C
Stunning Summer Dress!
This was really a dreamy summer dress! The fit was perfect, but the neckline is a little too low for my liking. I was able wear it to work and a summer evening wedding. During the day, I paired it with a camisole and traded the camisole for double-stick tape and a safety pin for evening wear. This is a great color and is very vibrant. Plus, the length hit me right above the knee, which looked great for my event. I was really pleased with this as my first rental piece from RTR.
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Canary Hydrangea Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36C