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Purple Bardot Dress by Elizabeth and James

Elizabeth and James

Purple Bardot Dress

Rental $75 Retail $365

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He won't be able to keep his eyes off of you in this sporty and sexy sheath by Elizabeth & James. Make a statement by pairing the and great cuff with Dannijo’s Samirah Necklace.

Also available in white.

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Purple ponte (54% polyester, 38% viscose, 8% elastane). Sleeveless. Crew neckline. Racer back. Pencil skirt with asymmetrical hem and slit. Hidden back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Lined. 33” from shoulder to hem. Imported.

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This dress runs true to size. We recommend going one size up for backup (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized: 0-10.

BUST: Great for any cup size – slightly fitted at bust
WAIST: Fitted – dress fitted throughout midsection
HIPS: Fitted – stretchy fabric allows comfortable room for full hips
LENGTH: Mid-thigh to knee - (on a 5'6" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless or racerback bra. Try Hollywood’s Bra Converting Clips.
FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy
GREAT FOR: Full Bust, Athletic, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 36

Bust size: 34A

Body type: Pear

May 24, 2013

Secret Little Gem!

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I am obsessed with this dress. I had rented another dress which unfortunately didn't work out and only had a 24-hour window to exchange it for my event the next day. RTR's amazing customer service came to the rescue and suggested this dress as my alternate back-up dress. I am not sure I would have picked this one on my own and so glad I went for it as it turned out to be a show stopper. I wore it to the rehearsal dinner party and received tons of compliments. The cut really shows off the shoulders and back which I loved. The slit was tasteful and the length was perfect for a wedding affair. Rent this dress, you won't be disappointed.

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Desiree

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Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 51

Bust size: 32C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 111 lbs

May 23, 2013

My Eldest daughters Mizzou college graduation! Friday night's ceremony! This is a fabulous dress

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Other

I ordered the 0, my usual size, and the 2 as a backup. I LOVE the backup service! If you are an hourglass figure and have a larger bustline. definitely size up. I also ordered the necklace as pictured and it is a perfect compliment to the dress.. The ensemble is elegant, flattering, and sexy all at the same time. It really shows off your shoulders and arms and shows off your curves. The racerback style is fabulous although I did not wear my long hair up for full effect. I love RTR and have marked this dress as one of my favorites! I RECOMMEND this dress and necklace, I paired it with simple diamond studs and open toe black pumps. Fantastic.

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 133 lbs

May 6, 2013

Not enough great things to say about this dress!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I have a lot of words. First of all, the material is not at all what I expected. "scuba" was used to describe it but it is definitely a soft, canvasy, stretchy cloth-like material. It's very tight and hugs every curve- I wore spanx underneath but was still comfortable enough to dance all night. I wish I had taken a picture in a full length mirror but this pre-wedding one is all I had time for! It was perfect for a cocktail-attire wedding- the color was very popular but the shape of the dress was unique, not weird. The slit is tinier than I expected it to be which was good because this particular wedding was pretty conservative. I had a great time in this dress and felt great. To sum up, I thought this dress was sexy but tasteful and perfect for my body type (with spanx!).

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Avery

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 21

Bust size: 32C

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 120 lbs

May 1, 2013

Easy, simple and loved the dress!

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Normal fit, was a little big in the hips but only because I have no butt. Otherwise its comfortable, and flattering.

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Daisy

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Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 26

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 115 lbs

Jun 3, 2013

Gorgeous!

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress is incredibly flattering - while it's super tight, it's thick enough in material that it definitely covers up any flaws. Totally gorgeous!

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Marisol

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 1"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 113 lbs

Jun 3, 2013

good quality material, very flattering

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

very sexy fit. i normally wear a 2 but this is pretty form fitting. my hips are quite full so the 2 fit a bit tight there and perfect everywhere else. i could have worn the 2 but would not have been able to sit comfortably, so i went with the size 4.

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cynthia

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 25

Bust size: 36D+

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 154 lbs

May 31, 2013

This dress was absolutely wonderful because it was so comfortable, no fuss what so ever about it.

Size worn: 10

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

True to size, I do recommend wearing a body shaper such as spanx because it will show any unsightly bulge.

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Marie

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 26

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 135 lbs

May 23, 2013

My favorite RTR experience so far!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Fits true to size. I am pretty much a true 4, sometimes going for a 2 instead, and the 4 was perfect. (I didn't even try the 2, so sorry I can't comment on how much a difference that would have made.) The color is truly beautiful in person- bright bluish purple that was great with blue eyes. If you have a booty at all, this will flatter it so much, and it also flatters shoulders if you feel like showing them off. I have a B cup, so I don't have huge boobs at all obviously, but I did feel like I looked a little flat in this dress. (I was able to wear a standard strapless bra totally comfortably.) However, I didn't mind at all because the dress really showed off my hourglass. I am kind of insecure about my stomach pooch, but with spanx the dress was totally fine and smooth over my midsection since the material is thick and flattering. I'm tall and my legs are really long, but the slit was still completely classy and not trashy at all since the dress is a little longer. This dress was the perfect mix of unique, classy, and sexy, and I am totally renting the white version sometime this summer. Also in terms of accessories, I thought I would wear a statement bibb necklace that is turquoise, but I liked the unique neckline so much I wanted to leave it as it was. I ended up just wearing a kinda edgy gold bracelet, netural strappy heels, and carrying my teal clutch.

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Dana

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 125 lbs

May 22, 2013

Pretty neckline and color

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Party

Fit on top was great but somewhat bunchy in the stomach and hips

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Taryn

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 24

Body type: Full Bust

Apr 26, 2013

Great dress for an industry cocktail party!

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Very form fitting, I ended up wearing the larger of the two sizes I rented. Great color and a sophisticated silhouette.

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Laura

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Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 53

Bust size: 32C

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 105 lbs

Mar 23, 2013

Got as an alternate for an after-work charity event and didn't wear.

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

Very cool-looking dress, great color, with unique "scuba" fabric that would probably have been very comfortable to wear, but I'm a true size 2, and the 2 fit on top but was large on the bottom, giving the appearance of bigger hips. I'm also 5'2" and it hit lower than I would have liked, so probably better on a taller person.

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