Karin's Reviews
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52 reviews
Beautiful dress
This dress looked casual on the picture but could double as something more fancy. The blue color is beautiful. The dress had room for a curvy body. I will rent again next summer. A surprising favorite.
Falmouth Dress
Splendid
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Looks better than the picture
This navy shirt fit well. The sleeves have a little bit of puff. This sleeves were a little long. The went well past my elbows.
Star Tillilia Top
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Takes an outfit from boring to great
This shirt was true to size and fit well. The colors were great. The neck is lose but in a good way. It is a great way to add a little interest to an outfit.
Printed High Neck Top
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
A good work from home shirt
This shirt has bright colors, but isn't overwhelming. The shirt is very light weight and perfect for summer. It is unique and a good way to change things up.
Pacific Petals Chiffon Blouse
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great Everyday Dress
This would have been the perfect dress if there was a half inch more room in the sleeves. Jean material, vertical lines and pockets make it flattering and comfortable.
Two Tone Denim Shift
Marni
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Extremely Flattering
I put this dress on and I knew instantly I was buying it. The shape, material, weight and style combine to make this a dress I will wear a lot. Polished enough to look professional, while comfortable and casual enough so that you don't appear too over dressed
Edgemont Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
White blouse to wear with jeans
This blouse brings a new shape to the traditional button up blouse. It was nice to try something new. The blouse is actually quite heavy and the fabric is thick so it hangs down. There is a lot of room in the blouse and chest, as the fit is wide. As with all button ups I needed clothing tape to close the gap between buttons.
Caftan Sleeve Blouse
Club Monaco
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
A change from a blouse with jeans
I wore this for work from home on dress up Friday. The dress is very comfortable and flows well. It looked like a Muumuu and I felt lost in it. I added a navy belt worn at my natural waist and was happy with the result.
Pleated High Low Dress
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Tie waist Summer Blouse
This is a good basic summer blouse. It is best worn with high waisted bottoms since it is shorter than most shirts. It can be dressed up or down. I went with down and wore to a backyard bbq. I needed to use tape to close the gap between buttons.
Makayla Top
STINE GOYA
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Cute dress if you are okay with mini
This dress is very flattering. I just wish it was a few inches longer. It is right around the bust but I put a tank under and left the buttons open. I was happy there was a lot of room in the hips.
Denim Romi Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Not the best Rebecca Taylor shirt
I love Rebecca Taylor. Generally everything the brand makes works for me. The color scheme of this shirt was great, but overall this was just okay. It is a good way to add variety to video calls. I just felt it wasn't the most current item I rented.
Esmee Floral Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Fabric Reminded me of my childhood
I rented this dress because I like the colors and it reminded me of a dress I wore when I was young. The puff sleeves were nice but the dress did not end up being my style.
Striped Fern Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great lounge Dress
This is the jogging suit dress that can pretend it is a little more formal. It is very comfortable and adjustable. My husband thought I was dressed up until I told him it was sweatshirt material. I wish it had a bit of detail on the front, all the details are on the back. It was perfect for work from home and lazy Saturday.
Anica Dress
BOGNER FIRE + ICE
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Light summer sweater with details
This sweater was perfect for a cooler summer day. The sweater is very light weight and I love the detail on the back. The vertical stripes are flattering. The sleeves are snug but not constraining. The white is very bright white, which didn't work well with my coloring. This is the only reason there isn't a five star.
Striped Long Sleeve Sweater
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Very pretty Blue blouse
When I walked out in this blouse my husband complimented me right away. The color was really flattering. Also, the shape of the sleeves gave it nice structure and detail. This blouse has small shoulder pads. I generally don't like extra padding, but I found they weren't too puffy and help the blouse sit right.
Geo Dot Satin Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Comfortable day dress with great colors
This dress is a great day dress that can be used at work someday. It has a nice structured top with an elastic waist. The pattern and colors are really pretty. I liked it so much I bought it.
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Floral Printed Puff Sleeve Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
The perfect summer dress
This dress is very light weight and breathable. It almost feels like you are wearing nothing at all. It is so comfortable and I wore it both casually and to dress up. I just wanted to wear it over and over.
Short Sleeve Ikat Smock Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Floral skirt for a tropical vacation
I liked the bright colors of this skirt and thought it would be a good match for the blouse I already own. I good outfit for a tropical day. The skirt needed to be put on over my head because the waist band did not fit over my hips. The skirt has an elastic waist but it is mostly held up by a thick waist band. There is a ruffle going vertical , which made me question if I was wearing correctly. I thought it was okay from the front but the back wasn't as flattering
Floral Clarke Skirt
Joie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Unique puff sleeves with small gold detail.
This shirt was a nice feminine work shirt. The gold embroidered details added nice texture and the sleeves we comfortable. The only downside is you need to iron it and I didn't bother. Loved the shape, color and details but I hate to iron.
Ruffle Sleeve Button Down
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
A unique shirt to brighten your work day!
This shirt is all about details. The base pattern and the zebra stripe, with a hint of light pink, make it fun. I loved the elbow length sleeves with the gathered detail. It doesn't wrinkle. The only minor nit is it is on the shorter side, but I was still able to tuck in the front. Paired nicely with jeans and my pink heels.
Ditsy Daze Top
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
A Great neutral pattern.
I didn't think I would like this shirt as much as I did. It really work perfectly with those hard to match colored bottoms. The shirt is lose and breathable. The white is ivory, which I prefer. The only complaint is the back button hole is very large and shows a portion of your bra.
Ruched Sleeve Top
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Bright Colors and unique sleeves
This shirt has great colors. The tie is short so it is easy to leave untied. The elastic mid way up the sleeve prevents them from getting in the way while working. The shirt has lost of room in the chest so no gap. Two things I didn't like were the shirt is very wide and boxy around the waist so it wasn't flattering. Also the sleeves were short in an awkward way.
Georgette Tie Blouse
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great skirt but the color was hard to match
I love pleated skirts. They are tricky on a shorter person. When I rented this I thought it was more blue teal and would go with a blouse in my closet but it didn't work. It was still fun to wear with white. There is a lot of fabric and I had fun spinning and tossing it on the day I wore it.
Mendini Pleated Skirt
Tibi
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great gown.
As a short person I was looking for a long gown that didn't overwhelm me. This gown is perfect. The details are beautiful. The back is open so you can't really wear a bra. I would have liked it a bit more fitted but it did work.
Grapevine Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Tried something new
I wanted to try wearing a t-shirt under a slip type dress. I wore this on a Saturday and it was fun. The straps were too long for me to wear without the tee. It went too low in the back exposing my strapless bra and too low in the front for my comfort level. The dress comes with a belt that you can tie as you wish.
Ilona Dress
rag & bone
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
I knew it was taupe but I hoped it would be gold
I loved the texture of this purse and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I wanted a gold purse to go with marchessa Notte grapevine gown and floral printed cocktail dress. I had gold shoes that have a shine and I wanted a metallic purse. In the pictures it appears gold but in person it is dull, which matches the description . It still looked great.
Ribbed Satin Clutch
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Unique fabric and design
I liked this dress but my husband didn't. He thought it was weird. So, I passed on wearing it because I had other options. The dress is lined on the top but not under the black piece. In the back the red portion barely covers your bottom. It means you can't wear slip shorts or shapewear with shorts.
Lace Aline Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Modest and sexy
This dress was very comfortable and held everything in place. I wore a regular bra with one strap tucked in. The waist band offered support and the top was fitted enough to keep everything in place. The colors on this dress are vibrant and unique. I think this dress would work in a range of settings from formal to going out for dinner.
Floral Printed Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Details, slimming, comfortable... awesome dress
This dress is the answer to I love pleated skirts but I can never find a top that works right. The waist is slimming and the top is beautiful. The top has a lace layer over white. The back of the top is knit. I usually don't wear sleeveless but the details on this dress take the attention away from your arms. I will be keeping this one in my closet for a while. It is an instant pick me up.
Pleated Sweater Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Small Waist
This dress has a pretty pattern and there are lots of cute details. The waist has an open crochet detail at the top and bottom. The opening goes low so I needed a tank underneath. It was a little snug at the top and at the waist, which made the horizontal pattern look weird. It wasn't small but just fell strangely. Also, the snug waist and extra fabric at the waist made an upside down u shape.
Ladder Lace Printed Dress
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
A little short
Many reviewers have said this dress is short. I think it would work for a hot vacation. The material has gold thread woven in. The threads come out of the material by at least one inch. There are strings at the neck and the waist. If you leave the strings at the neck untied they fall just below the hem of the dress. The dress is pretty but I would likely to select something more flattering.
Blush Gold Dress
Hemant & Nandita
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Awkward Waist
I liked this dress with a jean jacket but not on its own. The waist fell right on my trouble zone. The waist is made of gathered elastic so in the back you could see lumps. I really liked the concept of this dress but the execution just didn't work on me.
Fleur Combo Dress
Parker
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Perfect Length Shorts
I don't wear shorts a lot but I like to have them when I am on vacation. These shorts are long enough to cover my upper thighs and short enough to get the look I am going for. I almost bought them because it is so hard to find the right length shorts. In the end I decided to rent them when I need them.
Parker Denim Shorts With Raw Cuff
PAIGE
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Neutral colors and attractive pattern
This bag was a good laptop bag. The outside is plastic like with a gross grain ribbon. It has a large interior pocket and fit a lot of stuff.
Gray Heron Gemini Link Canvas Tote
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Good pair of distressed jeans.
These jeans were on the smaller side. I had to work to get them closed. Once I got them on, I found them comfortable (With a little tightness at the waist). I liked the front distressed look, but I didn't like how distressed they were on the back of the heels. A good pair of jeans overall.
Velma Skinny Jeans
MOUSSY VINTAGE
Size Worn: 31R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great work shirt
It is a very dark navy shirt. I was constantly checking if it was black. The shirt is polished and I like that you can wear it with an open neck and still tie the bow. It was a great basic shirt.
Long Sleeve Dot Print Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Nice winter dress
This dress is nice but I was bothered by how the stripes in the plaid ran at an angle instead of vertically down my chest. I felt this made me look more top heavy.
Glendale Cinched Waist Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Work and Weekend
Wearing white in the California winter is a stretch for me. I liked this dress a lot. I preferred the weekend version of the look. The work look was a bit much with the dark tights. ( however I like the picture of the work look better). I needed clothing tape to prevent gaps at the chest. When I sat down there were gaps in the skirt near the ruffle on the bottom. I was happy I had a white dress for international women's day.
Printed Cora Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
This dress is short
This dress is made of a different material. It feels like a stretchy rain jacket. The dress is form fitting but has room in the belly so it is flattering yet fitted. I wanted to wear it to work but the tightness around the chest and the length were not appropriate.
Navy Morgan Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E
Rose Gold Dress
I rented this dress for a 1920s themed fundraiser. It is a gorgeous dress. I sized up as the other reviews suggested. I rented the 14 and the 16. The 14 was a good fit. It was a little snug on the hips but spanx solves this. The 16 was way to big on the chest so it wasn't an option. This dress is white and rose gold. I did not like how gold looked with the dress. I wore rose gold earrings and rented the Sondra Roberts Rosegold cut crystal flap clutch. They paired perfectly with the dress.
Metallic Jaipur Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34DDD/E