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Adorable winter bag
Very cute small bag, perfect for my winter city + ski trip. Used it almost every night, even more than I anticipated. Doesn't fit a ton, but perfect for a night out
Bou Faux Fur Bag
GANNI
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Cute ski trip sweater
Thought this was cute and distinctive. Note that it's quite warm, so I actually found it too hot to wear for some of the restaurants / ski lodge moments I intended it for, with the heaters!
Linea Fairisle Zip Front Cardigan
Sea New York
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Great winter vacation rental
Fit true to size - sleeves are long but that seems to be by design and you can cuff them if you want. Was perfect for a trip to Copenhagen and Switzerland with temps in the 30s to low 40s.
Member Fit Notes
Tie Waist Coat
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Great NYE / holiday dress
Could have work my normal size 10 but this is what was available and still fit pretty well
Hera Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Nice for a work holiday party, still fun
True to size and comfortable
Hallie Knit Midi Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Great LBD
Loved this one! Flattering, figure hugging fit. Definitely on the low cut side, but I liked that
Member Fit Notes
Yvette Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful print, runs very large
This dress is a gorgeous print and is very comfortable, with pockets! Great to wear during WFH but still feel pulled together and fun. I'm usually between a M and an L and this was huge on me - I ended up buying this dress from jcrew and ordered the M, and it's still roomy. Definitely recommend sizing down, even if you want a loose fit.
Rebecca Liberty Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Such a fun dress
I didn't end up wearing this because I found another dress I loved even more for the occasion, but this dress was so fun and I'll definitely rent it in the future! I'm pear shaped, so sized up one size to accommodate my hips and it fit perfectly. The stretchy fabric is very comfortable, it has a built in bra, the ruffle is flattering, and the high-low hem is great for dancing. Definitely recommend!
Royal Blue Ruffle Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
This dress was everything!
This dress wasn't available in my size in a long length when I rented, so I sized up and the dress was really big on me. Realistically, my normal designer size probably would have been on the loose side here too - if you're an hourglass or pear, you could consider sizing down. However, this dress is drop dead gorgeous, so I made it work with a lot of fashion tape! Total dream to wear and I got so many compliments. The back isn't as low as I feared it might be, and the built in cups mean you don't have to worry about a bra.
Red Lova Gown
CATHERINE DEANE
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous but too hard to walk in!
Had to take a picture because this dress is so stunning, but at least personally, I️ could have only worn it to an event where I️ was just standing around since walking was difficult and dancing would have been impossible. I️'m usually an 8 through the waist, size up to 10 for things that are fitted through the hips - in this dress, needed to size a full size up from that, but then it fit like a glove. Would have gone braless since the material is thick and structured.
Black Albury Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Super strange fit!
As some other reviewers have noted, the fit on this dress is very strange. The color and fabric are actually beautiful, so it's a shame. The dress runs very small, but also is just ill-fitting. It's short waisted, and the sizing on the sleeves is bizarre. Don't expect much arm mobility. I'm not sure exactly who this dress would work for, unfortunately!
Ruffle Me Red Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful, but definitely need a long!
I was nervous about the fit of this dress because I am very curvy and wasn't sure if the hips would fit on a dress I couldn't have altered. I'm between sizes and sized up for hips - and it fit like a glove! Unfortunately, I got the regular length through unlimited and you should definitely listen to the 5'7" and under recommendation - I'm 5'9" and this isn't even long enough for me to wear with flats. It's definitely a sexy fit and maybe not right for the event I'm searching for this time, but I'd definitely love to rent for another event!
Cobalt Smooth Mermaid Gown
Theia
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Wore this twice in one week because I loved it so much!
This dress is adorable! I like to size up in wrap dresses/ DVF runs a bit small, so I went up a size in this dress and it worked well. I pinned the neckline for a work event and left it unpinned for a party. It's perfect for fall and would be cute with navy tights too. I personally loved the flared skirt, though I could see how it might not be for everyone. If you are tall/curvy it can run on the shorter/bustier side, but the bust is easily made more modest with a safety pin or tape, and it's definitely not too short.
Member Fit Notes
Red Jewel Mikado Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Great vacation dress
Beautiful print, and a light airy dress - I wore this on vacation in Hawaii and it would be great for a beachy summer wedding too. I'm 5'9" and this was a good length for me to wear with flat. I might have been able to get away with a small wedge but definitely not more than 2-3 inches, so keep that in mind if you're tall and set on heels. The open back is fun, though the tassels are quite long. Keep in mind that you either need to wear a nu bra or skip a bra entirely (though the top is loose and not very structured).
Red Floral Printed Maxi
Paper Crown
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Fun dress!
This dress was a beautiful color and I loved the lace. The skirt was right on the border of being too short for my taste (I'm 5'9") but was just long enough that I still liked it and felt comfortable. You can't really tell in most pictures, but the hem is slightly longer in front and back, and curves up shorter on the sides, which I found a little odd, but it wasn't super noticeable. The dress fit great, TTS, though I'd say to size up if your chest is bigger than a small D - That's my size and I didn't wear a bra because it would have been a bit too snug otherwise. Plenty of structure and support to wear braless, though!
Judith Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Lightweight and a beautiful color
I'm 5'9 and wore the long length with a 2.5ish inch wedge. I could have gone slightly higher. This dress is lightweight even for summer and easy to wear. I'm generally a size 8 so I'd say this runs a tad small through the waist and bust but probably not a full size. Gorgeous color!
Corundum Sapphire Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
First wedding anniversary!
This dress is amazing and made me feel so sassy! Such a fun dress to wear. This runs TTS through the waist, but it was pretty large through the top. I went braless to dinner but would have probably needed to find a nu bra if I was wearing this for dancing. Comfortable and definitely a stand-out dress!
Greta Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Cute fun dress for cocktail reception - tight arms
Always love Kate spade! I'm usually an 8 and occasionally a 10 in Kate Spade, and this fit well through the body but the arms were tight. If your arms on the bigger side, note that this might be a problem. The length was nice - not too short even though I'm 5'9". Overall, a fun pick!
Chesire Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Dress it up or down - super lightweight!
This dress is beautiful and super lightweight. I found it very flattering. I got it through unlimited as an option for a wedding but wore another RTR dress instead, so I wore this on a date night at a nice restaurant. Depending on accessories, I think you can make this work for a variety of occasions. This runs a bit small so if you are between sizes, pick the bigger one. I sized up and it fit perfectly through the body but was snug in the arms. Overall, lovely - would rent again!
Black Silk Georgette Floral Dress
Jason Wu Collection
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous dress, unique fabric, runs super small
Thanks to previous reviews, I got this dress 2 sizes bigger than my usual size, and it fit perfectly. Definitely size up - there's no way that even one size bigger than my usual would have zipped. Aside from the sizing though, the dress is stunning and super flattering. It is quite snug in the chest so be prepared for some cleavage - you can wear any bra but also don't need one. Great length and a fit & flare is always perfect for dancing!
Gold Brush Dress
Josie Natori
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, but definitely not summery
Based on some of the pictures, I hoped that the lace and open back could make this an option for a June wedding. While this dress is beautiful, it definitely is not summery so I'll plan to rent it in the fall instead. The skirt is full, so if you have curvy hips and a small waist, spanx might be a good idea to make sure the skirt doesn't puff out too much. The open back is cute, but I felt more comfortable sizing up so that nothing was pinching with so much skin showing in the back. If you are between sizes, I'd recommend choosing the larger size.
Navy Lines Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Girls' Night Out
I rented this dress with unlimited and while I liked wearing it, I didn't love it and was glad I hadn't rented it individually. The dress was brand new with tags, which was nice, and it is a lovely, high quality material. The open back detail is very cute and a nice addition to an otherwise simple dress - the fabric was thick enough that I felt comfortable braless, even though the top wasn't tight. At 5'9", the dress was a nice below-the-knee midi length but it might hit mid-calf on a shorter girl. This was only 3 (maybe 3.5) stars for me Bc the fit wasn't great, at least on my body type. I'm pretty reliably an 8, but with a small waist and curvy hips. This felt a size too big up top, so I tried belting it to bring the waist in but it looked weird. On the other hand, I felt like I needed to wear light shape wear on the bottom for the skirt to hang best. So, this might be best for girls with a straighter shape, and maybe try sizing down a size.
Black Deep Pocket Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
So cute and fun!
Wore this skirt to dinner with a friend and to a happy hour - it's such a fun cut and pattern! As other reviews say, it definitely runs large - I could have gone down a size because there was extra room in the waist and the rest of the skirt is full. The skirt is very comfortable, though I will note that the fabric made my legs sweaty while sitting down for extended periods of time, which was fine but a bit odd. I'd definitely rent this with my unlimited subscription again!!
Dotted Skirt
BOUTIQUE MOSCHINO
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful in theory, but not for me. Would be a great Mother of the Bride dress!
I wanted to love this, and it actually fit great (true to size in my normal size 8), but it looked too old on me. The color and lace are beautiful, and while I usually like midi styles since I am tall, this one felt too old for me to wear to a friend's wedding. I could see myself wearing it in a decade or two, and I think it would be absolutely gorgeous as a mother of the bride dress!
Cindy Midi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, unique dress!
Loved this dress for a black tie optional wedding! The length is fun and made it feel more formal, and the back is absolutely stunning. The fabric is high quality and thick enough that I chose to go braless, but you could easily wear a Nu bra instead. It was so comfortable, the skirt was super fun to dance in, and everyone at the wedding loved the dress!! Fit true to size on an hourglass shape.
Cut and Paste Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Such a fun dress! Note that the tulle is scratchy for sitting down, though.
I wasn't sure how this designer would fit so I tried both the 8 and the 10, but my normal size 8 fit best. The high-low hem is so fun, and I loved this dress. Be warned, however, that the tulle layer on the skirt is itchy. I wore this for my birthday dinner and sitting for a while was a bit uncomfortable. This would be perfect for a cocktail party or something where you were mostly standing - otherwise, I think I would wear spanx next time just to have a layer between my legs and the tulle for sitting down! Will definitely rent again.
Blue Ayla Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Runs small in the bust
Loved the look of the dress but it was too small in the chest. A size up might have worked, but I think it may have been too large through the waist.
Teal Sunshine Day Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Pretty dress but small in the bust
Very cute dress, and longer than many Shoshana dresses (I'm tall so that's a good thing in my book!), but runs on the smaller size so I recommend sizing up if you're on the curvier side. I'm usually an 8, but the size 10 dress was still tight across the bust when I sat down - nothing terrible, but it did pull a bit at the buttons. Might be best for a smaller bust.
Navy Miralene Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful, with very high slits if you are tall
This fit great (I'm 5'9" and almost always an 8 in dresses) and was the perfect length for a maxi dress on me (didn't drag on the ground.) I loved the dress and got lots of compliments, but I will say that the two front slits come up very high, which can mean a lot of leg showing when you are walking or dancing - if that's not your jam, you may not like this dress. When walking or if the breeze blew the wrong way, the center panel can get kind of caught between your legs in a funny way. I wore this for a reunion weekend and was walking and dancing in it a ton, I think it would be perfect for a cocktail party or something a bit less active!
Printed Jonah Maxi
TULAROSA
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Wanted to love this, but the top fits so strangely!!
The color and hemline of this dress are amazing, so I really wanted this dress to work. However, the excess fabric in the strap/bust area is really bizarre. It seems to be intentional and a design feature in most of this designer's dresses, but at least on me, it just made the dress look ill-fitting through the bodice, like it was gapping. Maybe it would be a cute feature on someone with a small bust, but really did not work for me.
Cobalt Marilyn Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D