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Helmut Lang

Black Forest Dress

Rental $100 Retail $655

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Make the fashion bloggers go wild at the event when you walk in wearing this Helmut Lang branch print dress. Edge to the extreme! Shown here with Kenneth Jay Lane's Jet Drop Earrings and Dannijo's Coco Ring.

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Black and grey crepe (100% viscose). Sleeveless. V-neckline. Asymmetric pencil skirt with draping. Exposed side zipper. 38” from shoulder to shortest part hem. Imported.

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

BUST: Great for any cup size - may be worn with a standard bra; fashion tape recommended to secure neckline
WAIST: Fitted - loosely fitted throughout midsection
HIPS: Fitted - loosely fitted at hips
LENGTH: Slit comes to mid thigh, while the rest of the dress hits at the ankle - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: May be worn with any standard bra
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Apple, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Amy

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Dec 14, 2012

Made a fabulous entrance at my holiday party, and felt like a rockstar all night!

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Party

The dress was stunning and perfect (well, maybe a bit too fancy, but absolutely worth it!) for my office holiday party last night! EVERYONE came up to me to tell me how amazing the dress looked! I was a bit worried that the longer part of the hem wouldn't look right on me, as I'm somewhat on the short side...but once I had it on, I don't think I would have wanted it to be any shorter. I had to use some fashion tape to keep the front down, and added a belt to cinch it in, as it was a bit loose/shapeless otherwise. Definitely order a size down, especially if you have some curves. Loved the dress, and would absolutely rent it again!

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Jori

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 24

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Nov 12, 2012

Trying on at the Showroom

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

Usually a 4 or 6 but wore a 2 in this.

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Janna

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 25

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Oct 1, 2012

OBSESSED!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

I love this dress! The asymmetrical hem is super fun and unique! There is a deep V as the neckline, so you may want fashion tape to fully secure it. At it's shortest part this dress was like 3 inches above my need the longest part of the dress hit at my ankle. This dress has a great amount of room at the best so it's great for fuller chested woman. Overall, I highly recommend this dress if you are looking for something a little less traditional, but amazing!

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TRA

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Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 1"

Age: 34

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Petite

Weight: 110 lbs

Feb 25, 2013

Artistic Expression

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I had a lot of fun in this dress. The asymmetric hem was playful and allowed me to show some leg while still being modest. I wore it to a jazz event and felt like I made an artistic statement. I was able to wear a normal bra even though the neckline is more revealing than appears in the photo with the model. Not too fitted so very comfortable - I could actually eat in this dress with no Spanx needed!

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Genevieve

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Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 31

Bust size: 32A

Body type: Petite

Feb 21, 2013

Unique

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress was very unique and elegant, yet still comfortable. I had several strangers compliment me on it at the reception. This dress fits well and had no strange issues with the draping or different lengths. Great rental!

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Naomi

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 32

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 135 lbs

Feb 6, 2013

Beautiful, sophisticated, and very comfortable. Perfect for an evening wedding or art opening.

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

I'm 5'9", about 135 with an athletic build. Size 4 is usually right on for me, but I think a 2 might have been perfect (I mistakenly ordered up a size instead of down). This is an extremely comfortable dress, and the flow of it is really flattering. On the model it looks like the shorter side might ride up too high when you sit down, but there were no problems at all. The neckline was a little loose, but the tape took care of that.

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Julia

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Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 11"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 150 lbs

Jan 28, 2013

Unique dress for a formal evening

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this to my office gala and it was great. It does run a little large and since I wanted a more fitted look I ended up wearing the 8. I also used fashion tape; you can't tell from the model picture, but the V is quite deep and I wasn't keen on exposing myself to coworkers. It still looked great even taped up. The fabric is soft and the cut is forgiving. I also liked the built in slip. Overall I felt great in this dress - it's really comfortable, but sexy too!

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Sara

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 38

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 130 lbs

Jan 2, 2013

A statement-making dress with awkward lining

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

The good: -The unique design -The soft texture - Striking cut at the leg - Can be accessorized easily with a nice wide belt The bad: - This proportions and cut are best for someone 5'7" or taller - The bodice is loose and you will need a camisole, bustier - The lining can be a bit clingy and uncomfortable if you have an hourglass - The way the dress is designed, there is extra material/ruching right at lower abs, which is NOT where you want it to hit, especially if you have a short torso. The ugly: The dress unfortunately did not work out for my body type (hourglass). I sent it back within 24 hours of receipt, fully expecting a refund. Instead of a refund, I was issed store credit ( less $35 in shipping costs) towards another dress that that I may only wear once every three to four years! $100 wasted for simply trying on a dress... Had I noticed in the fine print about no refunds, I would have never ordered. If RTR is going to compete with department stores, its shipping costs should be more reasonable and it should have a refund policy.

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Paige

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Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 34

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 149 lbs

Oct 15, 2012

I received so many compliments and "wow, what a dress" all night long.

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I was really happy with this dress. The hips were a little fitted (I have very athletic legs) but the rest of the dress was great. I have a slimmer upper body, so where the dress crosses over at the top, I actually used double sided tape to keep it closed so it didn't reveal too much. I was able to wear a normal bra which was great for dancing all night long.

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Dasha

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 27

Body type: Straight & narrow

Oct 3, 2012

stunning

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Date

This dress was so unique. It is exactly as pictured. I secured the fabric around the bust with fashion tape so it wouldn't be too low, but this wasn't a problem because it is drape-y in the bust. I recommend this dress for tall girls. It's quite a sophisticated and slightly unusual dress and looks great with mid/high heels. Comfortable fabric.

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