Ellen's Reviews
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Perfect faux leather jacket
Paired it with long beautiful dress. Complimented by everyone.
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Vegan Leather Patch Pocket Jacket
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34A
🔥🔥🔥
I love this dress. I wore this to a fancy daytime work event. The sheer pleated bottom reaches just below the ankle but the opaque part hits mid-thigh. In other words, it’s a subtle way to show a lotta leg. Highly elegant yet slightly racy. The material is beautiful, and you can dress it up or down. I toned it down with a leather jacket (also from RTR). Perfect for a wedding, red carpet, or a swanky party. I almost sized up bc it is quite tight, but the medium fit slightly too big at the waist/back. I would size up if you aren’t flat chested like I am! Prepare for endless compliments.
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Mock Neck Sheer Maxi Dress
MICHAEL KORS
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34A
Light, groovy dress
Subtly sexy and unique dress. Very breathable and flattering.
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Floral Mesh Dress
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34DD
Best dress
Beautiful fit, design, and color. It's a heavy fabric, but could still be comfortable on a summer evening. Not a ton of stretch, so I don't recommend sizing down. I wanted to wear this to a wedding, but I rented another great dress. I ended up wearing it to work.
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Smocked Ruffle Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful floral gown
Lightweight, subtly sexy floral gown. Perfect for day wedding or a warm summer night formal affair. Best worn sans bra or with pasties.
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Floral Pleated Chiffon Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34DD
Fun, bright garden party dress
This dress was too casual for the dinners for which I rented it. And my chest was a tad too big. But the straps were adjustable and a wore a light jacket to hide the unflattering side boobage. All that aside, if you are not as large chested as I am, it would be a very cute, fun take on a garden party dress.
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Lush Dress
S/W/F
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34DD
Pretty and light summer dress
This dress was perfect for a outdoor dinner on a hot LA night. I received many compliments. My only qualm was with the fit. The straps were too long and the chest was too loose (and I am a nursing, big-busted woman). The upside was that I was easily able to drop a strap and breastfeed my baby at dinner.
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Lily Cutout Midi Dress
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful cut, but not into the print
Rented this for a rehearsal dinner, but wasn't into the pattern. The cut is pretty and the material is light and perfect for a warm summer night. I wore it to a wedding after party because I wanted to wear it somewhere, but I really didn't like how I looked in it. Also, I had to wear a backless/strapless bra with it.
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Melody Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34DD
Fun bowling romper
Wore this to a night out at a fancy bowling alley (I️ know, that's an oxymoron). It's a super fun jumpsuit and perfect for dancing and moving around all night. However, it's a little ill-fitting for the tall and for gals (or guys) with a long torso. I️ wore my usual size (small) and just barely fit into it height-wise, though the waist and thighs were baggy. Also fit unusually tight over my calves. Wished I️ had sized up. Weirdly it was also covered in lint when I️ received it. But if you have a lint roller and you, taller folk size up, you'll love love love wearing this one-piece to a fun, relaxed dinner or party!
Dark Side View Jumpsuit
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Great party earrings, not really formal
Rented these to potentially wear to my wedding rehearsal dinner, but found them a tad too "costumey". Wore them out bowling the night before and they added the right amount of fun and sparkle to the bowling alley! The price is right, though. So you really have nothing to lose!
Blush Crystal Earrings
Jenny Packham
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Wedding Shower perfection
Beautiful, light fabric with darling lace detail on the shoulders. I wore this to my wedding shower, but would wear to a dinner or daytime shindig.
White Cloister Shirtdress
Draper James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Hot plaid dress
Very chic plaid dress with forgiving stretch. The sides are made out of a stretchy black fabric making the wool pattern fit nicely over curves. Accentuates your assets while maintaining professionalism. I wore with opaque tights and a cardigan. I didn't want to send it back!
Plaid Godet Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Professional with a touch of edge
Very flattering, form-fitting skirt. The length is suitable for work, but the the cut gives it a little edge, making it perfect for your plans after work, too!
Black Side Cut Skirt
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Darling
Very cute cut. White lace over black made it wearable in any season. Quite short, especially for those of us with curves, long torso or long legs. Size up if you fall under one of those categories and prepare to wear with cute tights. I wore with black thigh-highs and boots.
Marion Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Fall night on the town in Paris
I wore this on my birthday to a swanky bar in Paris. Paired it with sheer thigh highs and maroon heels and pinned my hair into a chic ponytail with hoop earrings. I felt like a confident babe, as every gal should feel on their birthday.
Breann Floral Dress
Greylin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Great dress, but didn't make the cut
Tried this dress for a work function, but my other option was cuter. This dress is a little snug with no stretch. It runs true to size, but might fit long on shorter gals. The detail is beautiful and the cut is very classic and professional. Would be perfect for a daytime wedding, a shower, work special event, or formal dinner.
Falling Petal Embroidered Sheath
David Meister
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
The cutest
I wore this dress to a work function. It was very comfortable, the pockets were handy, and the dress made me look very put together amidst the chaos of the day. I liked it so much, I wore it the next night to an art opening. I wish I took a pic of the sleeves. The lace detail was the cherry on the cake of a very, very cute dress.
Cassie Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Sexy white bandage dress!
Hot dang! This dress is really hot without showing cleavage or leg! I said it runs small bc it's pretty tight, so you'll be showing off every curve. It's slightly see-through: pair your undergarments accordingly and don't skip them! The coolest part of the dress is the wave pattern. I received endless compliments on this dress though I wasn't sure I could pull it off with my hips and booty! I even wore with Chucks at the end of night and still got snaps. Go for this one!
Lotus Flutter Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
A playful twist on a pastel summer dress
This dress appears to be a colorful and conservative dress, appropriate for any dressy to nice casual occasion, but zoom in on the details and you'll see there's a lot more to it! It has a subtle geometric pattern in pretty pastels, but they are sheer and not at all noisy. The dress is made of a pleated soft chiffon fabric, but not at all stiff. Very comfortable and very easy to style. Would be perfect for a daytime wedding, rehearsal dinner, brunch, or summer party.
Shades of White Dress
O2nd
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Really cute sundress!
This dress is loose fitting and short. If you have a longer torso, it might be too short. The plunging neckline gave this sweet floral dress a little oomph. Probably a little too risqué for church events, unless worn with a camisole and/or scarf. I wore it to a brunch with a jean jacket and I loved it! A lovely pick for a summer, snappy casual event.
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Poppy Toss Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Too long and a little informal for a black tie event
The dress was fun, but too long. The zipper on the back is a little too casual for black tie. I still had fun in it and received lots of compliments. Also ran into another woman who rented the same look at the event! Not worth the rental price, but a little racy and fun for a night out!
Sleek Mila Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
All of the compliments!
This dress is perfect. It was a little loose around the waist, but it's black so you can't tell. The slit is super sexy, but not offensive. I covered up with a pashmina in Church, but ditched the scarf at the rehearsal dinner. I'd maybe suggest sizing up if you don't want it to go too high. Either way, this dress will make your significant other's eyes pop and turn the heads of everyone else.
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Witherspoon Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Short and sparkly
This was a backup dress that I tried on and didn't wear. It's very fun and eye catching, but a little too short on my long torso. If I lifted my arms above my head, I'd flash someone! My friend, who is 5'3, petite w/ DD bust, looked great in it! It's loose fitting (which is necessary so that the sequins don't pop off) and will flatter a range of sizes... just a tad too short for someone with a long torso. My friend wore it to a party, but it would be great for a night on the town or a formal affair.
Speckle Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Western chic for a desert party
It's a loose fitting cotton blend dress. Beautiful pattern and super cute denim collar. I'm between sizes and ended up sizing down. But the bigger size was still flattering. I wore with ankle boots and felt hip and comfortable all night.
Indian Garden Dress
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Sexy long dress
The model on RTR wore the straps differently than the Jill Stuart model. I chose the latter style with crisscross straps over the back. I am a 32 C and the front drop really complimented that size... It was quite cleavagey but I didn't wear a bra so there wasn't too much... well... bounce ( which I didn't want for this event!). It was quite sexy but still elegant. And definitely not too dressy. I got away with it at a black tie event, but it could be worn to a dinner or less formal outings. The only reason why this dress lost a star is bc the stomach was slightly boxy.
Roberts Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Added a little edge to a pretty conservative look
They aren't extremely dressy earrings, in fact I wore them the entire day after the event. But they are fun! I received many compliments and they go well with short hair. Almost didn't rent them bc previous reviews said they didn't stay in place. I had no trouble with that... Maybe I kept them in a little tighter than usual. I wore them to a summer black tie event and they gave my look the perfect amount of edge.
Vida Ear Cuff
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect little clutch for evening and day
Fits an iPhone 5, lipstick and money clip. Gold detail in white is subtle. I rented it in black in the fall and white for a summer black tie event.
White Corsica Scale Clutch
Inge Christopher
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Sexy curve huggin thing
Sized down to hug curves, otherwise billowing style at waist bunches in a slightly unflattering way. But the dress was well received. If you are smaller in the bust you can probably get away with no bra. Unfortunately, I wore one that kept creeping out. Great for a black tie cocktail party! Definitely will turn heads.
Pitch Black Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Great little clutch
Fit an iPhone 5 and a money clip... Not much else. But very simple and chic. Worked great with a little black dress.
Corsica Scale Clutch
Inge Christopher
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect dress for a black tie event.
The shape, the bow, and leg slit were all in good taste. The fabric felt a little cheap. But no one noticed. I received a ton of compliments!
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And The Winner Is Gown
Moschino
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C