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Functional fashion heaven
Beautifully soft merino wool that moves with you in an ultra feminine cut. Sizing is true-to-small since this is fitted skiwear meant for layering. It's also easy to style with a number of looks. Lots of great details to love with this sweater like the long ribbed cuffs and grey on black 3D effect with the brand's signature star print, plus of course the single red star on the collar.
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Star Dust Turtleneck Sweater
Perfect Moment
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Spring/summer ultra-light blue denim
These aren't white jeans, the denim is super super light, icy blue. I'm into it and maybe you will be too. The jeans are a little stiff when you first put them on, but quickly ease to mold to your body. Be aware that these are button fly. This jean is also friendly to shorter, curvy gals. I'm 5'2" and currently around 150-155 and these look and feel great on me in size 31.
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Austin Crop Jeans
3x1
Size Worn: 31R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Easy breezy shoulder season dress
Well constructed spring/summer transition dress in a pattern that's not overly twee. Love that it's 100% cotton, has pockets, and an adjustable drawstring empire bodice. Not the most exciting dress, but just the right thing when it's still too cold for sleeveless where you are.
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Liv Dress
XíRENA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect for daytime drama or evening glam
Fairly light for oversized earrings.
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Gold Drop Earring
Kenneth Jay Lane
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Classic with a twist
I ended up buying this top after renting it two summers in a row. I'm only 5'2" so I sized down on this but tall gals could carry the fit as intended. And don't let the intentionally oversized design fool you, this shirt is cut and tailored beautifully and the slightly heavier weight fabric hangs nicely. Synthetic fiber blend means no ironing, great for packing and the classic plaid print is versatile for styling.
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Green Check Boxy Top
MM6 Maison Margiela
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Stylish and versatile little bag, but emphasis on little
I wanted to like this cute, well-made bag more. Loved the strap detail, shape and quality construction. However, I had trouble fitting my cellphone and a pair of glasses in the pouch.I'll continue to rent my go-to Mansur Gavriel cloud clutches instead.
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Brown Bean Convertible Bag
Staud Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
I love statement jewelry and am used to tolerating heavier pieces but these were way too heavy
Very pretty but I couldn't wear them
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Muti Triple Drop Earrings
Joanna Laura Constantine
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Watch out for hips
I liked this and wore it in the 8 but wished I'd had a 10 because of how the pockets and fabric gaped on the drape across my hips. I've recently gained weight and am having a hard time knowing how to order/dress for it. Overall, it's a really cute dress--it's the silhouette that makes it special.
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Ivory Bond Stretch Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Perfect little on-trend nude bag
Loved versatility of this No. 21 bag--color goes with everything and sizable enough to be a day bag but small enough to carry at night. You can see my sunnies in the interior photo for scale. This bag can be worn across or off shoulder. I didn't have issues with "bow" being crushed as others have shared.
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Natural Shoulder Bow Bag
No. 21 Handbags
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pretty but size up to avoid body con effect
I loved this dress but my curves were on major display and therefore was not appropriate for the occasion I originally rented this for (graduate school reception). Would rent again in L or after dropping the extra 15 lbs I'm carrying right now.
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Bell Sleeve Lace Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Functional, cute classic
I put on some extra weight recently and ordered a M, but it is swimming on me so I'd say it runs large. Sleeves hang a little low, but at 5'2' I'm used to rolling a lot of cuffs. Size down. Love the overall look and feel. This is a weather-proof fabric and the coat feels very substantial without being overly hot.
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Refined Trench Coat
Hunter
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Versatile and fun
Mix and match these or wear them solo. Super cute.
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Dune Ridge Cuffs
Lizzie Fortunato
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Wore these for a week straight
Dress them up, dress them down---LOVED so much and especially for spring. They were just lovely and fairly lightweight for Lizzies, while still feeling very well made.
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Monte Carlo White Flower Earrings
Lizzie Fortunato
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Making the long floral trend a reality for short girls
Love. When I saw it on the hanger, I thought this was going to come off like a bathrobe, but it looked just fine on and with shoes, accessories, etc. Really wish I'd nabbed a bucket bag to pair with this one and will def rent again.
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Tulips Shiny Wrap Maxi
byTiMo
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Add a little drama
Was worried this would be overly twee but the silk with velvet accents and cut of the blouse made this more avant garde than too on the nose preppy.
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Raglan Gingham Top
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Super versatile midi
Pockets! Zips! Adjustable strap! Crossbody or shoulder! You get the picture. There's a lot packed into this powerhouse of a bag. Adore the braided accent pull on the outer pocket tab. Also dig the color of the leather, which is more of a curried chestnut than brown.
Hudson Small Rectangle Crossbody
3.1 Phillip Lim Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DD
Feminine little sundress
Liked that this was girly without being overly twee. Fun print and neck didn't bother me as it did for some others.
Beatrice Blouson Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DD
Nice spring work bag
Pretty in pink. Nice footed structured box bag. Wore both as tote and crossbody. Latter did best when dropped low and all the way to the side, as the bag is a little bulky to wear in the front.
Moonstone Metropolis M Tote
Furla
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DD
Practical and pretty
Soft leather in a good mid-sized bag.
Wisconsin Backpack
Liebeskind
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DD
Small details elevate
Bias cut hemline, wide sash, top-stitched sleeves, shawl collar and all in a better quality fabric--this shirtdress from Tibi is anything but basic.
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Liam Stripe V-Neck Shirtdress
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Underwhelmed
With all the hype over the Simon Miller bucket, I expected to love this more. I wore it as an accent bag to my bigger work tote and while it looked cute, it mostly just got in the way. Wish the rings were big enough to slip a wrist through and there were a snap and strap closure--this thing was just impractical and the leather was ehhhh.
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Bonsai Mini Bucket Bag
SIMONMILLER Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pics don't do it justice
Warm earth tones in big bold chunky shapes in yet another statement piece classic from the LF girls. This necklace is high quality and there are lots of ways to wear it thanks to the neutral palette.
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Desert Mirage Necklace
Lizzie Fortunato
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Okay but no backflips
Little long on hem length and sleeves for the short ladies. Felt like I might could have redeemed with some accessorizing but didn't feel motivated enough to bother. Wore it once and returned.
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Floral Pleat Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Slouchy-structured basic tote win
What's not to like? Big black oversized bag with a few fun details to keep it interesting. Wood beads and suede tassel make this more appropriate for summer than other seasons.
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Black Teddy Tote
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
New fave transitional season staple
I love this coat! Soft, quality, mid-weight fabric that's just slightly thick enough to keep me warm on breezy spring/fall days. The pattern is more buffalo check than gingham and it definitely feels like a city coat. I didn't spot the pearl embellishments on the sleeves until I opened the RTR bag and thought I'd hate them, but they are subtle enough just to add interest. You can dress this up or down and it's a good one for shorter girls who want to try the oversized coat trend without looking like they're drowning in fabric.
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Plaid Emmett Coat
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute summer work purse
IDK it's a fine enough bag but I just wasn't that into it. The leather could use cleaning and buffing. I realized after I'd ordered it too just how summery the color story and tropical pattern on the scarf are so that's my fault. Sent it back without carrying.
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Red Ridgefield Street Katarina Bag
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Not for shorties
Love the dress but the proportions are just too big for petites. No accessories could save me from the clown costume effect--especially from the front and at the sleeves.
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Two Tone Denim Shirtdress
Colovos
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Showstoppers
Not too heavy and I love the unexpected blue accents. Each earring is made of two pieces and one had come apart during shipping at the rings attaching them but I was able to finagle them back together.
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Ernesto T Earrings
Lizzie Fortunato
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Rare roomy hobo find on RTR
I love RTR, but sizable, unstructured everyday bags like this are a rarity on here. This is a winner for both, although the top is a touch narrow and I sometimes had to set it down to find what I needed in the bag. The blue-grey color is BEAUTIFUL in person, just unexpected enough but still conveniently neutral to match it all. Leather is good quality. Lining and labeling a little ho hum, but not so much to deter renting again.
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Ardesia Rialto Hobo Bag
Furla
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Super versatile for work or play
Like everyone else said, this is narrow in the hips and roomy everywhere else, so size accordingly for your frame. I really liked this one because of the nice weight of the fabric and that there are a million different ways to style it.
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Susurro Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Glam bam, thank you ma'am
Alexis Bitter never disappoints. This is a delightful ring stack that you can dress up or down. I was a little worried about fit since RTR doesn't offer a choice on ring sizes (that I know of) because I have bigger knuckles and otherwise small fingers. However, I had no problem with fit on my non-dominant left hand.
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Orbiting Band Ring
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
I with It were a little bit taller
TB got everything right but the size on this bag, which should have been billed as a mini shoulder bag. The chain is long enough to be worn as a crossbody, and were it to detach, the bag is small enough to serve as a clutch. The best and prettiest details of the bag virtually disappears under your arm when you double the chain to wear it on the shoulder. I loved the lavender ombre effect python and the interior lining is butter soft leather brown. Exterior hardware is good quality and the bag well-made overall. But, given the stiff, boxy construction and interior divider, you can't fit a wallet of any sort, and much more than a few credit cards, lipstick and phone. This rendered the bag not functional for everyday use despite being super cute.
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Embossed Gemini Link Shoulder Bag
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Not your everyday novelty top
I put that it runs small only because the top comes billed as a sweatshirt, but the fit is not typical of the genre. It looks roomier and longer on the model photo than it is in person and I'm glad I sized up to medium as I prefer to wear sweatshirts and sweaters with a slightly baggy fit. The detail of the various fabrics that make up the "watch face" really set the shirt apart from anything you'd find at your basic mall retailers.
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Black Relax Sweatshirt
Nil & Mon
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Soft and flirty warmth
I like that the sleeves are a little long on this, which seems very Zoe, but wish the hem fell about two inches longer. It was a borderline crop length, even on my short torso. Otherwise, really loved this one.
Dust Andie Fringed Sweater
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32DD
Ear party
Lizzie Fortunato just displaced Alexis Bittar as my fave costume jewelry designer. These were such a yes for me. They're colorful but the blue and pink are soft enough to match a wide palette. They're a touch heavy, but so well-made from front to back that I really didn't care.
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Sardinia Earrings
Lizzie Fortunato
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
The LBD of sunnies!
These oversized frames from Gucci are universally flattering and I love the classic black and tasteful, inconspicuous logos. These were a must-buy.
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Black Romantic Sunglasses
Gucci
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Simple, quality bag
Pros: well-made, a few fun details and a good mid-sized bag. Cons: Deep dimensions means you have to dig for items that get buried at the bottom of the bag; port color is more of a grape purple than the burgundy I'd hoped for.
Port Kita Bag
AllSaints
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32DD
Gorgeous, masterfully constructed coat but petites be forewarned
If you're 5'6' or taller, this coat is a major do. The fabric is a baby soft, thick, stretchy felted wool in a vibrant shade of deep fuchsia. Unfortunately, the sleeves, even when cuffed, were too long (you can see my right one rolled vs. left arm as-is in pic). Even worse was that the proportions on the lapels and shoulders just swam on my frame. I tried belting and it didn't help. I wish this came cut to petite sizing because I would have given anything to wear the coat, but just couldn't carry it without looking like a clown. Ah, well. Tall gals, enjoy it for the shorties.
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Fuchsia Olivine Coat
ELLIATT
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Sequins sans trash factor
Shimmery, reversible black-metallic sequins make this party frock so much fun. All the quality construction elements you'd expect from Elizabeth and James are there--substantial lining, tight seamwork and no loose sequins. The dress has a nice stretch and weight to it as well so that it drapes beautifully without the sausage effect. Loved the small pads in the shoulders that give a little 80s nod and help lift the bodice. Sequins often look so cheap or cheesy and that's not the case with this dress. Go for it, party girl!
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Speckle Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD
Art for your ears
J'adore Alexis Bittar and getting a chance to rock pieces like these funky but elegant earrings. I wore them with RTR's Elizabeth and James metallic silver and black minidress, which called for something edgy. Be forewarned that these are clip-backed and of course pinch like your granny's ear-bobs, but given the weight of the jewelry, I'd rather that than have my piercings stretched.
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Watery Stone Chandelier Clip Earrings
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34DD