Jennifer's Reviews
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37 reviews
Wanted to give it 5 stars.
Loved the color combo (red & sand) and the way the skirt twirled - felt like I should be on the French Riviera. I deducted a star because the top was so big and because the elastic waist seemed to ride up.
Ambery Poppy Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Plaid done right.
Super flattering with nipped waist and half-sleeves. Great piece for change of seasons (spring & fall). Didn't want to send back!
Plaid Aperitif Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Okay, but not special.
Even with waist belt tied, felt boxy/shapeless.
Belted Cardigan Jacket
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Architectural dress
Draping is amazing, like a piece of origami artwork. Felt strong and focused wearing this. Normally I'm a 2 but was able to wear the 0.
Handkerchief Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Polka dots rule!
Based on other reviews I sized down. Great dress for a client dinner and shirring at waist meant a full tummy would not be noticeable. Had to wear cami because V-neck is quite deep. Front hem was just above knee and longer in back, which makes sitting easy. Has a retro vibe-received compliments from strangers saying I looked like a '40s dame.
Liberation Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Super travel dress!
Fabric is stretchy and doesn't wrinkle. Wore it for a convention - comfortable all day and worked great from breakfast to drinks.
Multi Floral Patchwork Dress
Fuzzi
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Casual Friday feels like a million bucks.
Awesome pattern and surprising details make this an easy, breezy elevated shirt dress. Long ties at wrists made washing hands a bit difficult; tucking them into the cuffs did the trick. Paired with pale lavender Converse sneaks for a relaxed look, but it could easily be dressed up with black heels.
Poppy Floral Shirtdress
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Soooooo much skirt.
Knit waistband was snug even though I usually wear a 2. Fabric is silky and floaty, but there was just so much of it. When paired with 3" mules, the skirt almost dragged on the ground, and I had to hoist it up when I walked. Better for someone with a taller frame.
Henry Skirt
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Beautiful colors-happy dress!
Gorgeous material with bold print. Comes with self liner. A bit large through the chest - added a cami for coverage.
Estella Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Conservative but flirty!
Easy- wear shift dress with lovely details at sleeves and asymmetrical hem. Great for a client meeting. Arrived with tags on! I bumped up vintage feel by adding two-tone spectator pumps.
Dinan Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Delightful skirt!
Silk is heavy, drapes beautifully and flows when you walk. Multi-colored floral pattern is bold, but not over-powering and can be paired with many different colored tops. Small strip of shirring at hem provides a touch of whimsy. Size up - I normally wear a 2 and the 4 fit perfectly just below my natural waist. Would liked to have kept if weren't so expensive.
Two Tone Marie Skirt
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Pretty dress, but not memorable.
First to wear this dress (tags were still on), but I was a bit disappointed since there was nothing amazing about this dress (which I've come to expect in Jason Wu pieces, or any item with a four digit price tag). Fits true to size and worked on my long torso. Beautiful fabric. Longer length and front pleating gives it a retro vibe.
Printed Day Dress
Jason Wu Collection
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Conservative LBD
I'm usually a 2/4 and the SR was a bit tight, but because of the stretch in the fabric it was manageable. Needed Spanx to even out the mid-section/backside lumps & bumps. Loved the cropped top overlay, although having it attached to the underlying dress made it difficult to get on and off. Perfect for a cold evening and easy to accessorize. (I wore with the Oscar de la Renta red Dreamcatcher earrings.)
Textured Popover Midi Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Dramatic and bold!
Wore these earrings with the Proenza Schouler Popover Midi dress to an anniversary party and finished the look with a red lip. Gorgeous, but heavy as the other reviews have noted. Even with clip backs, I had to take them off after 4 hours.
Red Dreamcatcher Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Wrap dress with attitude
Had lots of overlap at the lined skirt so I didn't worry that dress would fly open as some wraps do. The top was low cut, so I added a cami. Colors were beautiful, but fabric was a bit scratchy.
Geranium Floral Wrap Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 34A
Well made, but not my fave.
Lovely material and quality construction, but it felt a bit large and shapeless. Sleeves were pretty, but really difficult to keep dry when washing hands.
Black Stone Top
Alexis
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
So much fun!
Super stylish and comfortable, these palazzo pants are great for work and could easily transition to after-work dinner/drinks. Peter Pilotto tends to run small, so I sized up. The waist was a bit loose, but otherwise the fit was perfect.
Striped Cady Culottes
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Bad glue Mischka does 1950s housewife.
Armholes were oversized, bodice was narrow and skirt voluminous. Fabric wrinkled immediately and the metallic threads couldn't save this from looking frumpy. Might be okay on a taller, leaner person.
Blue Stripe Day Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Great details and comfortable to wear!
Curve-hugging but covered enough for work, though as other reviewers have noted, the multiple slits require adjustments while seated. I loved the dark blue floral and the vertical black stripes - very slimming. This skirt can be easily dressed up or down. Wish I didn't have to return.
Blue and Black Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Disappointed.
This is a dramatic dress with a gorgeous floral fabric, but the fit was off for me. Based on other reviews, I sized up from my normal size 2 (I'm 5'5". 117 lbs) to a size 4, but it was still tight in the hips. The top was large and would have required a cami or fashion tape.
Flame Azalea Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Glad I said YES to this dress
I received so many compliments when I wore this dress! Silhouette is demure with covered shoulders & below the knee length (I'm 5'5"). Underbust seaming and slight ruffle make this figure-flattering. Lots of unexpected touches, including the gold buttons at the shoulder seams and the way the abstracted floral print changes scale from small (at the top) to large (at the bottom). Would rent again.
Navy Blooming Midi Dress
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Sooooo large I couldn't wear it.
I normally wear a XS/2 or a S/4. There was so much fabric in this size S dress, my friend said I looked 8 months pregnant.
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Ruffled Midnight Shift
ADEAM
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
Mix of hard and soft make this jacket a standout!
Leather is "like butter" and the floral design is a great contrast to the "tough" Moto style. Ran very narrow through the shoulders - couldn't wear more than a t-shirt underneath.
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Black Floral Leather Jacket
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
Easy to look cool, calm & collected while wearing this skirt
This skirt runs small, so size up accordingly. I wore a 6 when I normally wear a 2 - the waist was a bit large, but I wouldn't have fit in a 4. The mix of prints is fabulous and adds interest to what would otherwise just be a wrap skirt. I wore this on a very hot and humid day and although the fabric wrinkled, the pattern made the wrinkling less noticeable.
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Sweet Meadow Kenzie Skirt
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
This dress made me feel like Jackie O
Gorgeous fabric, beautiful construction, and timeless silhouette. By changing accessories, I was able to wear it to work as well as to dinner. I sized up to a 4 to fit my hips which meant there was some extra space in the waist, but this wasn't a problem since the overall shape is boxy. Beautiful floral print of pinks and reds gives this a happy vibe!
Pink Floral Sheath
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Great date night dress!
Like other Parker items, this dress runs small, so I suggest going up a size. (I normally wear a 2 or 2x and wore the S.) Floral embroidery is gorgeous and slit at knee gives the dress a bit of edge. Comfortable & easy to wear.
Black Floral Wrapped Sheath
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Romantic Dress!
I rented this dress in a 2R for a night out, but found the length overwhelming on my 5'-5" frame (even with 3" heels). Although the fabric has a shiny thread, it still looked too resort-y for an urban setting. It's a pretty dress and would be great for a daytime wedding on someone taller.
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Blue Printed Flounce Halter Dress
Theia
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
Odd fit!
The overall fit of this dress was strange for a sheath - it was baggy in the middle (made worse by the extra "big" fabric cascading from the neckline) and very tight through the hips. I can't size up because then the top would gape. Fabric was pretty.
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Red Bud Print Dress
Marni
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
A classic black gown.
This E & J gown is typical of the line - beautifully cut with high quality fabric and "quietly" classy. The white straps on the back are an unexpected detail. The length was perfect with a 2-1/2" heel. I did not wear this gown since the weather was quite warm and I opted for a lighter gown, but I would definitely rent this again in the fall/winter seasons.
Black Mila Gown
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Unexpected butterfly print elevates this dress.
I wore this dress on two separate occasions, once for a concert and once for a work dinner, and received compliments both times. The fabric is soft, stretchy and wrinkle-free (perfect for travel). The ruffles add a playful element. As other wearers have noted, this dress makes you want to dance!
Butterfly Tiered Dress
Fuzzi
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
I love a dress with pockets.
Although this is a very pretty dress, the heavy fabric of the skirt and the errant lacework of the bodice overwhelmed my frame. Returned unworn.
Multi Floral Jacquard Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Fun and Flirty!
Happy color, delicate print, asymmetrical hemline (with a contrasting white overstitch) makes you want to spin & twirl. The waistband just below my natural waistline so it was very comfortable to wear. Beautiful fabric and construction.
Spotted Midi Skirt
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Emmys Runway Worthy!
I rented this dress for the Daytime Emmys awards and it was a winner in all categories! The fabric had enough weight to skim over the body (only wore petals and a thong; no Spanx needed) and the midnight blue color is a standout in a sea of black. It was a bit long for my 5'-5" frame with 3-1/2" heels, so I had to lift the skirt to walk up stairs. Absolute stunner - received compliments all night long!
Midnight Sash Dress
GALVAN
Size Worn: 36R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Forgettable dress.
Ran very large and thin cotton fabric made it more sack-like. Returned unworn.
Printed Valerie Dress
Milly
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Easy elegance.
Palazzo pants with great movement. I dressed them down for work with a t-shirt and kitten heels, yet the overall look was still polished. Smidge tight in the waist, but plenty of room in the hips and thighs. Bold, graphic pattern helped hide wrinkling.
Blue Floral Printed Pants
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Sublimely unique top!
This patterned, colorful asymmetric top was amazing. It's very form fitting, but the strategically placed shirring makes your waist look smaller. The only drawback was that the left sleeve is off-the-shoulder and limited my arm movement. Great in a creative office or for a spring/summer casual date night.
Navy Print Asymmetric Top
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B
Beautiful Dress, but sadly not for me.
I rented this dress in a size 2 (like most of my RTR items), Although the fit was perfect in the busy and hips, it was oddly too large in the waist, pooching at the tummy area. Plus, the length was very long, hitting me at the lower calf, even with 3" heels. However, the fabric and construction are beautiful.
Arabella Ruffle Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 32B