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Blumarine

Be Optimistic Dress

Rental $175 Retail $1500

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Bring out your inner tiger wearing this sexy Blumarine slimming LBD. Pair with the WCACA Vintage Vintage Chanel's CC Line Cuff for the ultimate fierce look.

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Black woven (85% ny, 15% sp – 96% se, 4% sp). Sleeveless. Crew neckline. Criss-cross back. Straight skirt with side slit. Center back zipper. 35” from shoulder to hem. Imported.

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This dress slightly small. We recommend going one size up for back-up (see following fit notes for exceptions). Italian Sizing. Sized 38-44.

BUST: Great for any cup size - fitted at bust and can not be worn with a standard strapless due to exposed back
WAIST: Fitted - fitted throughout midsection; consider wearing with SPANX to cinch in abdomen
HIPS: Fitted - skirt is very form fitting
LENGTH: Mid-thigh (the slit makes this dress somewhat of a mini) - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a NuBra due to cut outs at back
FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy
GREAT FOR: Apple, Hourglass, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Adelaide

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Age: 23

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 120 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D

Apr 24, 2013

Amazing!

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

It is a scuba fabric that is so comfortable! The slit in the front is not really noticeable unless you stand in a specific way. The back detail is my absolute favorite part of this dress. Overall, this is an amazing dress and would definitely rent again.

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Kay

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Age: 23

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 120 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 34C

Mar 25, 2013

BEST dress I have ever worn!

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Date

First RTR experience. This and the Herve Mind Boggling Dress. Fiancee loved the Herve, I loved this one. It was classy-sexy, and I could totally eat my fill out at dinner and have it STILL look good. I loved the fabric, the back, the way it helped my body out. I loved everything about this dress. I want to own it. Front is as flattering as the back.

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JENNIFER

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Age: 43

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 135 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 34B

Nov 25, 2012

I wore this Blumarine dress for my 25th high school reunion and felt great!

Size worn: 42

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Party

I ordered the size 42 and 44. I wore the 42 because the tighter fit was more flattering. The neoprene like fabric held everything in, although after 3 kids I needed some shapewear as well. This little black dress is perfect because you can dress it up or down and it is appropriate for most occasions.

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Janna

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Age: 25

Height: 5' 4"

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34C

Sep 10, 2012

Perfect Girl's Night Out Dress!

Size worn: 40

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Other

All I can say is that is dress is HOT! I love the back detail and the front slit! Definitely a perfect dress for a girls night out. This dress is extremely fitted, and you definitely want to size up in backup. The fabric on this dress is really interesting, it is pretty thick and has a good amount of stretch to it. It hit about 2-3 inches above my knee, and the slit is about 2 inches high.

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Erica

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Age: 23

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 118 lbs

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34B

Sep 10, 2012

Love the back detail!

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Other

The material of this dress is so comfortable and has a nice amount of stretch to it. It does run a little on the small side, so I would definitely size up for the free backup size. I wore a NuBra with it really fit nicely throughout. Great body-con style!

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Jessica

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Age: 28

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 115 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 32B

Mar 18, 2013

Very sexy and comfortable.

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

The slit was not as high as I thought it would be. The fit was perfect otherwise, and the material is very slimming. I ended up wearing the other dress but it was a hard choice!

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Lily

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Age: 26

Height: 5' 4"

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Petite

Mar 1, 2013

Great customer service

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Date

The material on this dress reminds me of a fancy wetsuit - thick but stretchy. It ran slightly large and may have been a bit stretched out. The front was more flattering than the back. Unfortunately, due to delivery complications, I didn't receive this dress until after the event I had rented it for. However, RTR's customer service was excellent as always, and I was happy to receive a credit for the rental. I look forward to renting from RTR again in the future, but won't choose this style next time.

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aimee

Age: 41

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 115 lbs

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 32B

Dec 24, 2012

LOVE IT!!

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Absolutely love the dress! I've rented several dresses from rent the runway and this one is my ultimate favorite! I had a cocktail reception and dinner banquet to go to. Dress was cocktail attire. This is a simple, elegant yet sexy dress. It appears conservative yet is a bit mini and the back is sexy. Perfect for my taste. I'm not a plunging, show the breasts girl. It also was the most comfortable dress I have ever worn. You will NOT be disappointed. I wish I could buy this dress! I will rent this again for sure. I'm a size xs,0- got this in a 38- fit like glove. I got a ton of compliments..

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EMILY

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Age: 28

Height: 5' 8"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Nov 22, 2012

Hot dress

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I rented this last minute when my second dress became unavailable. It is super hot and fun, but unfortunately I didn't wear it because it was too big. I listened to other reviewers who said it ran small.. So I got a size bigger than I normally wear. Then it was big. Also the material is very stretchy and it would look better fitted. Anyway may rent again its a great twist on the LBD!!

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Jeanette

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Age: 46

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 105 lbs

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 32C

Oct 31, 2012

Beautiful

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Date

This was my back up dress. Didn't wear it but did try it on. The material was gorgeous but it wasn't tight enough through the hips otherwise I would try it again.

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