Marissa's Reviews
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Versatile, comfy, and flattering
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Lilly Paloma Dress
AllSaints
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute comfy and not too revealing
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Vuolo Knit Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute and versatile!
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Bianca Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Sizing up = huge sleeves. But cute!
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Double Breasted Blazer
Osman Yousefzada x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute but cropped and shoddyish
Loved this too and got several compliments on it. One downside: it's CROPPED. I wore it with very high waisted pants and still felt like my lower back was slightly exposed at my desk a couple times. It was tight in the waist, so some of the snaps came undone a couple times when sitting. And, a button fell off the sleeve. Also had to pin it so that the neckline didn't plunge to mid-torso. All that said...it was really cute and I'd wear it again.
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Shaila Top
Nicholas
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Seinfeld puffy shirt but make it cute
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Tie Waist Long Sleeve Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Pink in person but photographs beige. So cute!
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Mauve Borrem Blazer
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfy and cute!
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Billie Jumpsuit
Parker
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Tried a Gen Z trend, didn't die
"Can I rock big pants like a young person?" The answer is yes, probably. I'm finally fully vaccinated and ready to slowly re-enter society. But what does one wear after a year of being holed up at home, aging prematurely from stress and eating my feelings? This question led me to reactivate my RTR subscription, and I'm glad I did. I ended up buying the big pants. They're really comfortable and I got several compliments. The kids are onto something.
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High Loose Trainwreck Jeans
Levi's
Size Worn: 31R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Somehow classy?
I wish I could keep this! I paired it with a black turtleneck, tights, and ankle boots and loved it.
Leopard Kara Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 169lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute jacket but runs big
Pros: very comfy and cute; Cons: runs big and sleeves are baggy (big pet peeve of mine)
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Tati Tweed Fringe Jacket
Greylin
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
So cute, I wore it twice!
This top is so cute! It was too tight on my chest when wearing a strapless bra, but I was able to go braless and it looked fine. Be aware that it's a bit cropped - I liked it much more when I wore it with high-waisted pants.
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Marjie Ruffle Top
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Pretty much a pea coat
This is more like outwear than a blazer you could wear to work. I thought I was filtering my clothing choices to "all weather" and "warm weather," but this was a heavy (fuzzy!) wool. Fit was alright - oversized as others have noted.
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Monty Blazer
rag & bone
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
See-through and thin fabric
These were very small on me but also very thin and unforgiving fabric. I'm not sure if sizing up would have fixed that problem.
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Magnus Pants
Club Monaco
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Unique top!
I wore this to work and to a separate event the following weekend. Regarding fit, it was a little bit baggy in the chest (I'm a 36B) but not too noticeable.
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Lilian Top
Tome
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Lil more green than I thought
This is cute! Warning that it has more green undertones than it appears in the photo. I thought it'd be more of a mustard yellow.
Yellow Short Sleeve Sweater
Fuzzi
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but weird profile
This top is cute! It's pretty standard. My only qualm is that with the ruffle-y sleeves, it looks kind of insanely voluminous from the side. But, ya know, you can just own it. Ha! Super comfy. I could've gotten a smaller size but this fit fine and was the only size available.
Blue Striped Elle Top
Nicholas
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 36B
Adorable!
This top was comfy and adorable. It made me feel like a princess-slash-cute country girl (LOL). Perfect for a summer date! Considering buying it.
Mason Top
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute!
This top looked like it had a scary plunging neckline on the hanger (I almost thought it was a weird kind of vest or something and hated it!). But, when I put it on, it magically transformed into a cute top. It was a little shorter than I'd like, which was also surprising. I'd give it like a 7 or 8/10.
Drape Front Blouse
Great Jones
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but weird fit
This top has a weird fit - it's a very boxy fit overall (but cute!) but it was somehow tight right across my chest. That was weird because I'm a 36B and it was loose everywhere else. Meh, just not for me. It was alright, just not thrilled with it.
Sleeveless Daniella Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 36B
LOVE!
This is such a cute, classic top. The peplum flares out in a very flattering way without seeming too mid-2000s. Might purchase it because I loved it so much. If you're flat-chested, you can go braless with it, too.
Regan Top
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 36B
Unique blazer!
So I have no idea how I wound up with a size 12. I'm usually an 8 so I must've clicked a wrong button. Anyway, it was really cute! It kind of has shoulder pads and when I tied the middle part, you couldn't tell that it was too big. I just had to keep pulling it a lot.
Spencer Tie Front Tuxedo Jacket
Osman
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Too sheer and straps were too long
This was cute! It's more of a linen-y fabric in person than I thought. It was too sheer for me personally, where I thought even a nude strapless bra underwear would've probably shown. I wish the one strap were adjustable because it was a bit long. Overall this is a unique top and I probably could've made it work, but I wouldn't have felt my best.
Pink Milana Top
N12H
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute and unique!
Loved this but it was just a smidge too form-fitting (like, I have a small bust and the M was so tight you could see my bra straps through it). It was adorable though. Would definitely rent it in an L next time.
Metallic Pleats Bell Sleeve Top
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Wrinkly!
This was a cute top but the material was very wrinkly, even after I steamed it. Ran a bit big, too.
Ruffle Sleeve Button Down
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Eh glad I tried something new
This runs large but randomly the elastic cuffs on the forearm were tight and uncomfortable. I wasn't a huge fan of how the collar didn't totally stick up straight. There are weird ruffles on the back that kind of make you look like a dinosaur or something ha! It's a whole lot of look but I'm glad I tried something new - that's what RTR is for. I felt a little better after I put on a blazer and hid some of the frill. Wouldn't rent again!
White Victorian Top
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Most compliments so far!
I think I got at least 4 compliments on this blouse when I wore it! Looks great on its own or under a blazer. The material feels great and doesn't wrinkle easily. As others said, it is fitted right at the waistband so I don't think sizing down would've work. Would definitely rent this piece again!
White Boxy Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but cropped
Loved this top but, like others have said, it's very cropped. I'm 5'7" and my most high waisted jeans juuust barely cover my navel, and I still had an inch or two of my midriff showing. I might try it with a skirt instead. It's cute but didn't end up wearing it because I wanted to be fully covered.
Blush Ivy Top
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
So many compliments on the color!
The color is gorgeous and the fit is true to size. The only semi annoying thing is that the two straps on the collar would sometimes flap over my shoulder when I was walking around. Maybe I walk too fast? Ha! Otherwise so cute and would love to own.
Emerald Tie Neck Blouse
Becken
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
So many compliments!
I wore this to work and then a Valentine's Day happy hour and got so many compliments! It's very oversized, so I might have even gotten away with a size small. The only thing I'd warn is that the fabric is very casual. If I'd had any meetings that day, I wouldn't have worn it to work.
Uptown Girl Blazer
Free People
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Size up
I'm usually a size 6 top and the M was too small. It almost fit in the chest (I'm a 36b) but the arms in particular were very tight and the bodice was short. Cute shirt and super soft, though! I'll probably reorder in a L at some point!
Plaid Hunter Top
Rails
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Amazing dress! Wish they'd had my size.
This dress was gorgeous but I needed a slightly bigger size. Unfortunately, the 10L wasn't available to rent. I'd rent this again in a heartbeat, though.
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La Reina Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous dress! Details don't photograph well.
This dress was gorgeous! I felt so confident and pretty in it. I'm 5'8" and wore 3.75" heels and definitely needed the 10L. My only complaint is that the straps aren't adjustable or stretchy. I had to make sure I was sitting up straight all night so that people couldn't see down my top. The other minor complaint is that none of the dress' pretty pleating or details showed up in photos. Could have just been the lighting at the event, but this also seemed to be the case when I took photos at home. Very pretty in person, though!
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Navy Aldridge Gown
WATTERS
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Runs big, fabric is too casual
I rented this for a black tie event. First of all, the fabric is kind of like a ponte, not a crepe, if that's what you're looking for, so it felt a little bit too casual for me. Second, it runs a little big. Specifically, the waist was baggy, perhaps because of the draping in the back, so it made me look wider than I wanted. I felt a belt would've ruined the look. The dress had a lot of potential but, eh, not for me.
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Last Word Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous dress that shows too much skin
This dress was gorgeous and fit like a glove! The color is slightly darker in person, but it's still pretty. Unfortunately, I needed a dress for a work black tie event, and this showed a little too much skin. My only other complaint is that the buttons for the collar are two beads - this is smart because it looks like one seamless piece around your neck, but bad because it didn't feel very secure. The 10L fit true to size.
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Green Beaded Crepe Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous, unique jacket!
Wow, this jacket is amazing. I've gotten so many random compliments on it from strangers (and weirdly, all men?). It's so great that I'm considering splurging on it, which is insane given how much I usually spend on clothing. I don't want to send it back!
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Basic Ribbed Leather Jacket
Samantha Sipos
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36C
Figure flattering but the long was almost too short
This dress was super beautiful and flattering, especially with the built-in bra. As a pearish shape, it was very flattering with the tight waist band, stretchy fabric, and draping over the hips. One warning: I'm just under 5'8" and ordered the 8L, which still ended up being too short with the 4" heels I was planning on wearing. Thankfully, I had a pair of 3" heels in my closet that worked fine. Also, the boning in the top was starting to poke throught the fabric. Thankfully it didnt get worse and bother me throughout the night. Wish I could buy this!! Have been searching for it online.
Black Sweetheart Gown
JS Collection
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Great dress but big in the chest (I'm a small B)
This dress was awesome! It definitely fit true to size, if not a little big. I usually wear a 6/8, sometimes closer to an 8, and the 8 fit fine. The only issue was the chest was way too big (I'm a small 36B and slightly pear shaped). I pretty much fixed this by wearing the straps up instead of across my shoulders and personally thought it looked much, MUCH better that way (although you end up with a bit of a weird cowl neck in the back). Wearing it with a very padded strapless bra probably would've helped, too. Other than that, the dress was amazing and I would definitely rent it again. If I bought it, I'd get it tailored.
Mulberry Aura Dress
AQ/AQ
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Great bag...smelled a little plastic-y
This was a great bag! It fit a lot - my cards, lipstick, gum, keys, powder. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that it smelled like plastic when I opened it, which is probably just a product of it being new or cleaned. Just take it out of the box and let it air out a bit before you wear it. Also, this is probably common sense but the sequins will stick to your and others' dresses, so be careful! So, I probably wouldn't wear this with silk or any other delicate fabric.
Black Ombre Glitter Clutch
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Great purse but too small for an iPhone 7s
This was a great bag and had a detachable chain. Thankfully my dress had pockets because this bag wouldn't close with an iPhone 7s in it. Too bad!
Metallic Fiona Minaudiere
Inge Christopher
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B