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    Image of likepenguins likepenguins
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    I had two friends send me an invite to Rent the Runway on Tuesday. "Cool idea!" I thought, as I logged in. Then I looked at the sizes offered, sighed that yet again my cute skinny friends don't realize how I sometimes feel around them, and drank half a bottle of wine. #renttherunway
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    Image of nourbatta nourbatta
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    I just don't get it.

    I'm probably about the same height as the girls in the photo (5' 10") but in all my life I've never really been down to an 8. I almost got there after college when I basically wasn't eating and was extremely unhealthy and depressed, but even then I had to squeeze myself into an 8 and, you know, not breathe.

    Sorry, fashion industry, I'm just not falling for the idea that "normal" is when the circumference of my head is larger than my waist. Y'all are crazy.

    Oh, and the other thing that gets me is that apparently all women are the same height. How do men get waist and inseam sizes and we get random-ass numbers that mean nothing????

    My apologies. Rant over. I just wish I could buy a goddamn pair of pants. #renttherunway
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    Image of Penny Penny
    11/12/09

    @nourbatta: My friends who are very tall always have to go up in sizes, even if they are thin.

    What is your inseam? 33/34? Some retailers size this way now, although most stick to the short/regular/long formula... #renttherunway
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    Image of clevernamehere clevernamehere
    11/12/09

    @nourbatta: The girls in the photo are plus size models.

    As for regular models, a lot of it is build. A former roommate of mine was an ex model. She wasn't a big name and had mostly worked in the US and Asia, not Europe but she was an honest to goodness catwalk model. Her natural weight was about 125 and she wore a 2/4. It isn't at all typical, but it is a body type that exists. #renttherunway
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    Image of nourbatta nourbatta
    11/12/09

    @Penny: Yup, I'm a 34" inseam. Some retailers do carry long inseams, you're right, but usually not in the "fashionable" one-season style pants, but only in the run of the mill stuff-we-carry-all-the-time-pants. I also think I'm just oddly built, at least according to designers.

    I also like to complain because I'm jealous of petite sections. :)

    I just need to get really wealthy so I can hire a tailor to make clothes to fit me. Better get working on that.......
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    Edited by nourbatta at 11/12/09 2:13 PM nourbatta was starred nourbatta was unstarred
    Image of nourbatta nourbatta
    11/12/09

    @clevernamehere: Of course. All types of body shapes exist. But for an entire industry to pretend that models are the normal ones and we're the fatties is just crazy talk. #renttherunway
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    Image of Le Kangourou de Kataroo Le Kangourou de Kataroo
    11/12/09

    @nourbatta: Try Gap's new jeans. If the "longs" are too short in the store, find your waist size and order the extra long online. #renttherunway
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    Image of nourbatta nourbatta
    11/12/09

    @Le Kangourou de Kataroo: Gap sometimes does fit the bill. Thanks to all!! #renttherunway
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    11/13/09

    @nourbatta:

    So this is a coincidence. I get home from work and find a catalog called "Long Tall Sally" in the mail. It's all for tall women, with inseams starting at 34" and regularly 36"! Wow!

    So are any of you guys familiar with this brand? I should mention its British. I want to try it out, but you know, am wondering if its the kind of stuff that'll fall apart in the wash. Looks pretty cool. I'm hopeful! #renttherunway
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    Image of morninggloria morninggloria
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    I've got the dress, now I just need to rent some rich friends who throw fabulous parties. #renttherunway
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    Image of Penny Penny
    11/12/09


    @morninggloria: I throw Ab Fab parties. Maybe you can rent one of these? #renttherunway
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    Image of meritxell: an erotic life meritxell: an erotic life
    11/12/09

    @Penny: It's a Lacroix, sweetie, a LACROIX. #renttherunway
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    Image of Penny Penny
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    I've looked into these sites, and I guess if you want to show off that you can (fake) afford designer, it's okay. But if I have to spend $400 to RENT a Missoni dress, I'd rather just buy an Alice + Olivia or something.
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    Edited by Penny at 11/12/09 1:59 PM Penny was starred Penny was unstarred
    Image of georgina georgina
    11/12/09

    @Penny: And some of the styles are from a few seasons back. if you're hanging with a crowd who's going to judge you for not wearing high fashion, they're going to know it's last season. #renttherunway
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    Image of Penny Penny
    11/12/09

    @georgina: Exactly. Good point. #renttherunway
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    Image of Rooo sez BISH PLZ Rooo sez BISH PLZ
    11/12/09

    @Penny: I'm with you on that. You could get two Rick Owens shirts for that.

    Two. #renttherunway
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    Image of femme-bot femme-bot
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    Uh. Why would anyone regardless of size WANT to do this?
    "Borrow a beautiful designer dress for 5 - 10% of it's retail price"
    Um. For only 5-10% off, I'll buy my own, thanks...
    Renting...clothing...ooof. So much wrong. #renttherunway
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    Penny promoted this comment femme-bot was starred femme-bot was unstarred
    Image of Penny Penny
    11/12/09

    @femme-bot: I think they mean rent it for 10% of the retail. I.e. $100 for a $1000RT garment. #renttherunway
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    Image of NellMood NellMood
    11/12/09

    @femme-bot: 5-10% of, not off, I think. #renttherunway
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    11/12/09

    @femme-bot: I kind of like the idea. Given the number of dresses I have bought for specific occasions and never worn again, I can totally get behind the idea of renting something nicer than I would be able to afford to buy #renttherunway
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    Image of femme-bot femme-bot
    11/12/09

    @Penny: Ah! OK. I need to stop having wine for lunch. But still, it's kind of weird/icky. #renttherunway
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    Image of EdnasEdibles EdnasEdibles
    11/12/09

    @femme-bot: Yeah, the prices range from $50 - $200. Maybe it's because I'm not too into designers but for $200 I could buy a dress and wear it more than once. I suppose I'm not the market for this service though. I've also always been confused by Bag, Borrow and Steal. #renttherunway
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    11/12/09

    @colormeroutine: Idk, I've always been a fan of buying a high quality classic dress and keeping that for special occasions. It just seems like a waste of money to spend money on something you have to give back. #renttherunway
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    11/12/09

    @femme-bot: There's certainly something to be said for that approach, but I like variety. Half the fun of special events for me is the getting to wear a new pretty thing, so I tend to take the excuse when it comes. Plus I am young and broke and live in a very tiny apartment with like 2 inches of closet space, so I have to be very selective about what I actually keep in said closets. I joined this site the other day, I think it will work out well for me #renttherunway
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    Image of femme-bot femme-bot
    11/12/09

    @colormeroutine: I didn't think of lack of closet space, heh. Yeah, I guess if someone needs the variety and goes out enough to justify it (is there a membership price) then that's cool.
    Do they say what happens if you spill on/rip it? #renttherunway
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    11/12/09

    @femme-bot: Nope, no membership price. But I'm assuming if you stained it you'd be screwed #renttherunway
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    Image of sybann sybann
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    Stupid designers - cutting off their noses to spite their dang faces - the average size of an American woman is 12-14. I hope they go broke - and will be surprised if they don't! #renttherunway
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    11/12/09

    @sybann: Well, this service isn't really aimed at the "average" American woman- it's pretty geared towards a younger urban crowd
    Which is not to say this isn't fucked up and stupid, just that likely will not actually go broke because of said stupid fuckedupedness #renttherunway
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    Image of sybann sybann
    11/12/09

    @colormeroutine: I'm thinking that women who can afford this crap won't be able to fit into it and women who CAN will be too young to afford it - mostly. #renttherunway
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    11/12/09

    @sybann: It's pretty cheap actually. There's a decent amount of stuff under $50. It seems to me like anyone who would use it frequently would be the aspiring model/actress type that needs to go to a lot of events and not re-wear outfits
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    Image of sybann sybann
    11/12/09

    @colormeroutine: damn - they won't go broke -even though they should. Bastards. Now I'm jealous and pissed and marginalized. #renttherunway
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    Image of Rooo sez BISH PLZ Rooo sez BISH PLZ
    11/12/09

    @sybann: Some designer named Lulu or Lilli or Lula or something (and I'm not even talking about Li-Lo) just lost their funding, so the 2010 show won't go forward, if that makes you feel better.

    ('Cause somehow I was not heartbroken.) #renttherunway
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    11/12/09

    @sybann: They will be eight years old. Their moms will buy it for them. #renttherunway
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    Image of Penny Penny
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    Stopping at 8 is just assy.

    Most luxury designers only go as high as 14, from my experience, so that makes sense.... #renttherunway
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    Image of rodmanstreet rodmanstreet
    11/12/09

    @Penny: oops! sorry
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    Image of ElleL ElleL
    11/12/09

    In reply to Well, That's Disappointing
    So not only can we not have Gossip Girl hair, but no renting dresses either! #renttherunway
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    Image of you've got red on you you've got red on you
    11/12/09

    @ElleL: I'm going to go home and cry tears of anguish now. #renttherunway
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    Image of aspiringexpatriate aspiringexpatriate
    11/13/09

    @you've got red on you: Watch out, cause I'll cut the stuffing out of your pillow with a motorbike made of jealousy. #renttherunway
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