Mel's Reviews
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Art Deco Design
I wore this dress to a Roaring 20's themed wedding at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. The Art Deco design was perfect for the event, without feeling like I was wearing a costume. The positives: I usually have some insecurity about my tummy-area and was worried about all over sequins, but didn't have any issues in this dress due the thickness of the fabric along with some Spanx. It was sparkly and beautiful but the dark-toned bronze kept it from being obnoxious. The negatives: It's tight and short- I found that I had to keep pulling it down anytime we were walking more than a few blocks. The back is low and difficult to wear a bra with. Anytime I used the restroom, I had some issues getting the lining back into place under the dress. The sequins were a bit irritating under the arms, but not at the hem or the sleeves of the dress.
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Bronze Tabitha Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Fun color and really comfortable.
I loved the color of this romper but it was A LOT. It took a little convincing from friends to wear it out but I did and was comfortable all day long. I'm typically between an 8 and a 10, ordered this in a 10 because it was the only size available for my update but the 8 would have been a much better fit for me. I wore it with a belt to help get some shape back. From the front, I felt like this made me look bigger (so only side pose photos take this day) but my friends swore that it didn't. As always with rompers... using the bathroom was awkward. I had a lot of trouble with the zipper and buttons in the back by myself, so someone always came to the bathroom with me to help. Not a problem if you're with your girl-squad, but if you'll be solo definitely something to consider!
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Hot Pink Sail Away Romper
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Made me want to dance!
This skirt is flowy and gorgeous! I loved the way it moved. I thought the pattern was beautiful. I felt light and lovely walking down the street for date-night. I found the waistband to be quite small and had to wear it high on my waist. Because of this, I had some issues with the zipper bubbling upwards due to the curve of my hip (side zipper) if I wasn't standing up very straight. I'm 5'1" and the skirt was almost a maxi on me, and probably would have been if I'd worn it lower.
Leaf Print Clara Skirt
DELFI Collective
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
SO FUN!!
I loved this shirt so much!! The pattern and fit were so fun, and there was an amazing amount of detail in the construction given that it's a wrap top. I had read concerns about gaping/needing to wear a tank underneath. Because of this, I ordered a size up and it was low cut but I had plenty of coverage and never felt inappropriate. Since it's a wrap, the size up didn't affect the fit at the waist. I'd recommend getting a size up if you're large-chested or concerned about the ladies being too far out.
Unending Wrap Top
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Beautiful, Well Constructed Shirt
I loved this shirt and would definitely rent again! The cut is flattering and it is well constructed. It is fairly low-cut, so be aware of that's something you're sensitive to.
Regan Top
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
I wanted to love this dress!
The cut of this dress is adorable and conservative. I wanted to love it but I just couldn't. I found it to run small through the hips, even with some spanx I felt like I looked a little pregnant (I'm not). I wore it but didn't feel my beat in it.
Red Side Flutter Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Cute! But...
This sweatshirt is super-cute and easy to throw on and go for a casual but pulled-together look. A couple of disclaimers though: - the torso seemed a bit short to me. If you have a long torso and boxy/cropped is not your jam, this may not work for you - the eyelets go pretty Low on the top. Be prepared to either wear a cami, show some bra, or go bra less. Also, it was much draftier than I had expected. Overall a great, easy, simple piece. But I won't be renting again.
White Eyelet Sweatshirt
La Vie Rebecca Taylor
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Love love love!!
I loved this sweater so much!! I'd have bought it if it weren't so expensive. The fabric felt luxurious, the ruffled sleeve gave my body great balance, and the horizontal stripes somehow managed to make me look curvy and slim. I'll be keeping an eye on the clearance sales for this one!
Striped Ruffle Sleeve Top
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Cute pattern, Odd fit on my body
This sweater is so cute and I wanted so badly to love it! Thrift of this sweater did not compliment my body shape. It was slightly cropped, but I felt comfortable wearing it with high waisted pants. The sleeves were really long, but the cuff was useful enough to keep them out of the way. The way the pattern, bottom border, and overall shape fell on me was high in the middle and down towards the sides, which just made me look round and isn't something I think my body needs more of. If you are comfortable in crop tops, like the oversized look, or have a slim build... go for it! And I will be mildly jealous to see you rock it but will not rent again for myself.
I Heart You Sweater
Free People
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Perfect red for a holiday party
I loved this dress! The fabric was thick and held everything in (spanx helped too). The low cut was perfect, with enough V to make it sent but enough coverage that I was never worried about spilling out. The ruffled sleeve was great to balance out my lower half
Red Simona Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Beautiful but too small
I wish that I could have worn this dress, it was beautiful but way, way too small. The next sizes up were unavailable so I ended up wearing a different dress all together.
Red Zarita Sheath
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
All-Over Sparkle Gave Us WOW Factor
My friends and I all rented this dress for an annual holiday party. We all have different body shapes/sizes but the cut of the dress was flattering on everybody. It is a little boob-tastic, so be sure to have some double stick tape ready to go.
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Manhattan Socialite Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD
Light, flirty, and fun
This dress was very cute! It's very out of my personal style but was perfect for the event I was going to. The material was lighter than I expected and the cut was shorter than I expected. These two factors together made me a little self-conscious that it would fly up if a stiff breeze came by. I'm pretty short (5'0") so if it was that short on me any of you long-legged ladies may want to think twice.
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Printed Tegan Mini Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32DD