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Southern Sun Dress by Milly

Milly

Southern Sun Dress
Rental $50 Retail $375
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This strawberry Milly jacquard print sheath is perfect for a weekend in the Hamptons or for a casual night out. Shown here with classic silver accessories.
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Pink and white cotton link printed jacquard. V neckline with spaghetti straps in back. Hidden back zip. Center back vent. 39" from shoulder to hem. Model's height is 5'10".
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This dress runs slightly small. We recommend going one size up for back-up size (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size
WAIST: Fitted - fabric highlights lower abdomen - wear with SPANX to cinch in waist
HIPS: Very fitted - skirt runs very narrow so size up for full hips
LENGTH: Knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra - wear with SPANX to cinch in waist
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10". )

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Amy
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 38A
May 6, 2011
Having the perfect dress --- hubby loved it!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
The color is amazing --- perfect for a summer wedding. The V-neck is super deep though so make sure you have a good push-up if you are smaller on top.
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Claire
Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32C
Apr 7, 2013
Felt like a Southern Belle!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
Paired with a jacket since it was a little cool outside. Was a little low cut, small in the hips, larger up top.
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Caroline
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 32B
Dec 6, 2012
Beautiful dress!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I had to wear fashion tape, which felt a little uncomfortable, but the dress was so beautiful that it was worth it!
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Alison
Age: 20
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32B
Oct 18, 2012
effortlessly beautiful!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
wore this to a fraternity formal and felt pretty all night! a little long for my height and needed some adjusting with the deep V, but so worth it and so easy!
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Emily
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Age: 30
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32A
Sep 16, 2012
Loved the preppy look and print- received numerous compliments!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
very low cut and needed to use fashion tape to secure
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Blycie
Age: 19
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Sep 6, 2012
I just loved all of it!!!!
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
Other reviewers are correct, this dress is tight in the waist. I ended up wearing it and loving it though! I wore it for my college matriculation ceremony, and received tons of complements always had to give the true credit to you all! Thank you RTR!
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Brianna
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Age: 28
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 36A
Aug 22, 2012
i received several compliments on the color!
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
its a great pattern but ran larger in the chest area and smaller in the hips. The dip in the neckline runs deep and if you wear a darker color pair of underthings-it is noticeable..
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Nina
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Age: 29
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34B
Aug 20, 2012
Perfect wedding guest dress!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Beautiful dress! Everyone seemed to love it. Be cautious as the bust area is a strange cut/size. I'm a smaller chested woman and was not able to wear a bra with this due to tightness yet felt like the girls could pop out if I started dancing too much. The fabric has no stretch to it but the cut was so flattering and lady-like. I felt like a true southern belle wearing this dress.
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Wendy
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Age: 22
Height: 5' 3"
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32C
Aug 9, 2012
Having my boyfriend tell me I looked incredible.
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
As it appears in the photo, the skirt will fit snugly, almost like a pencil skirt.
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Molly
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Age: 24
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34C
Aug 8, 2012
I know the quality of the image sucks, but the dress really did look great.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I absolutely loved this dress! It fit perfectly and if I happened to have a couple hundred dollars lying around, I would totally buy this dress! I wore it to an outdoor wedding...in the middle of the summer...in the middle of the day...on one of the hottest days of the year and, even though I was sweating, you couldn't tell (no sweat marks or anything)! Highly recommended!
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Tara
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 138 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36C
Jul 26, 2012
I have 3 weddings, 3 weekends in a row - RTR has literally saved my life!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I wore this dress to an outdoor wedding - great color and detail. Loved the neckline! The only issue I had was that the dress would bunch up at the hips so a lot of pulling down was needed. Overall, very pleased with the rental.
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Kim
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Age: 28
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Jun 10, 2012
I met a girl at the wedding after she complimented my dress. We bonded over Rent the Runway, I'm inviting her, she's really excited about the concept.
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This dress fit great! The only issue I had was finding a bra that worked under it. My normal strapless bra wasn't low enough. I ended up having to get the Maidenform Combo Wing Bra and that worked perfectly. I have no hips (8 on top, 2 on bottom), so I was grateful for all the reviews saying this dress is small in the hips. Normally I don't fill the bottom half of dresses but this one seemed to be made for me.
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Kerrie
Age: 23
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Apr 29, 2012
Everyone loved our dresses! It was the perfect sundress for the races!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
Loved this dress! I wore it to the Foxfield Horse Race in Virginia, it fits a little bit funny across the hips but not badly. Definitely wish I could keep this one.
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BAM
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 36A
May 2, 2011
Perfect dress for spring wedding events.
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Wore this dress to a Rehearsal Dinner held on a patio overlooking a horse farm. It was perfect for the occasion. I had to wear the larger size, as this dress is quite straight and tight through the hips - might not be the best choice for fellow pears. The top was pretty loose and I had to tape the bust line to avoid an accident. The V neckline was too low cut for me to wear a strapless bra. I paired it with an orange pashmina that helped me feel a little more modest. The fabric is really beautiful - there is a subtle flower print on the white, with the pink links printed over top.
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Brooke
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34B
Nov 14, 2011
Napa <3
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
conservative dress perfect for brunch or meeting the parents. Very Slimming!
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Jennifer
Age: 39
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
May 8, 2013
Beautiful dress, I wore my other selection
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
This dress is a lower cut than the picture shows and if you are busty, might be a difficult squeeze.
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Francie
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Apr 15, 2013
Classy!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I orderd this dress for my Kentucky Derby tthemed birthday...it was perfect!
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Caroline
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34D
Mar 6, 2013
Flirty fun preppy little dress.
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Other
I wore this dress under my gown at graduation and couldn't wait to head to dinner with my fiance. It was classy and sweet. I think it would have been perfect for a horse race like Gold Cup, Foxfields or maybe even the Derby.
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Jackie
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34B
Jan 21, 2013
Adorable!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
Perfect for a wine tasting excursion! I wore it with a gold loop necklace. My husband loved it!
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Maegan
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34D
Nov 30, 2012
This dress is perfect!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I'm not typically a huge Milly fan, but this dress was a hit. I wore it to a work-related cocktail party and it was great. Even on me at 5'9", the dress hit less than an inch above my knees. It's not as low cut as it looks in the photo, either, so if you're looking for something scandalous, it's not this one. The fabric is beautifully cut and is a thick material that sits perfectly.
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Caitlin
Age: 26
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Nov 29, 2012
Couldn't wear it :(
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
The bust was way too low cut for me to wear. The fabric is really pretty though and it would otherwise be a fantastic dress.
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Kelsey
Age: 24
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32C
Nov 18, 2012
Beautiful pattern and classic dress.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
I got this dress for my college graduation. It was absolutely stunning on the hanger, but I was disappointed to find out that it was a tad large. I usually get a size up because I have very broad swimmer's shoulders, but this time I didn't need to. I coudn't "fill out" the dress on top and the dress tape I wore faded off and so people could only see the bottom of the dress in the end. I would have worn a smaller size but they were out of the next size down. Should have gone with a different dress... oh well!
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Christina
Top Contributor
Age: 25
Height: 5' 7"
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Hourglass
Sep 21, 2012
Great for a bridesmaid luncheon
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This dress is so pretty and the color combo is great for spring. It's cut huge on top but narrow in the waist, a little sticky bra magic though and it looked great.
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Jamie
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 118 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32B
Sep 20, 2012
Love!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I felt great in this dress and my boyfriend called me gorgeous! I used fashion tape along the bust line, which I thought was was needed and made me feel 100% comfortable.
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Ruby
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34B
Sep 19, 2012
Great daytime dress
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I wore this to a college graduation and loved the slim fit. The lowcut top did gape a bit if I leaned to far forward, but otherwise it was a great dress. The skirt is definitely narrow, but if you like the fit on non-stretchy pencil skirts, you will like this dress.
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Shannon
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36C
Sep 15, 2012
Perfect rehearsal dinner dress
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore this for my friend's rehearsal dinner at a country club. It fit perfectly and I felt great in it. One snafu: the fabric was a bit worn around the zipper and it looked like the last renter might have had a bigger bust than mine as I could see wear along where the bust cups meet in the middle. But honestly, I'm being nit-picky. It was a great dress!
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Lizzie
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34B
Sep 11, 2012
Cute dress but deep V neck
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I liked this dress since it was cute a preppy! The two things I didn't like were the deep V and then the length. If it was a bit shorter I would have worn it that night (made me look too short).
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mn
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Aug 22, 2012
Lovely summer dress
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Other
although very low cut. It is elegant and summery. The fabric is great and looks expensive. Will definitely rent again.
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DCGirl
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 8"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Aug 22, 2012
Super Chic and Cute!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I rented this dress for an outside engagement party, and it was a great dress for many reasons. One, it was quite comfortable and I was able to dance and move around. Secondly, the pattern really stands out and you'll definitely get noticed at a party. Third, it was perfect for a summer-themed party, and Milly (once again) hit it out of the ballpark. I would highly recommend this dress! And will definitely rent it again.
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Katie
Age: 34
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32D+
Jul 19, 2012
Not true to Milly Sizing
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
I regularly wear Milly Dresses and generally wear a size 4 or 6. Based upon the reviews, I ordered it in an 8 and a 10. The 8 was far too small, and the 10 fit, but tightly.
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Katherine
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32D+
Jun 22, 2012
Only rent if you are petite!
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
This dress was absolutely adorable, but NOT made for those with an hourglass figure and large chests. Or, size up one-two sizes (something I wish I had done!)
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Corinne
Age: 32
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34B
Jun 18, 2012
Slim fitting and adorable
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
As others have mentioned, this dress runs very tight through the hips and I wouldn't recommend this dress to anyone who thinks of their hips as a problem area...or has hips at all hahaha I didn't end up wearing this dress because it was a bit too form-fitting (not appropriate for my particular event), but very cute.
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Tarah
Top Contributor
Age: 25
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Jun 17, 2012
Perfect Daytime Dress
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Other
I wore this dress to my graduation in the south and it was a perfect choice. I received more compliments on this dress than any other dress I have ever worn. It does run a little big- I would have ideally had the 6 and 4, but the 4 was unavailable as a back up size. Even a little big it still looked great. It did show more cleavege than I expected, so if you are wearing it to a conservative event then I would be prepared with a matching cardigan. Will probably try to buy this dress for my own closet.
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Jamie
Age: 27
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 127 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Apr 16, 2012
Not for Curvy Girls!
Size worn: None
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
This dress was absolutely beautiful in person. I rented it for an outdoor dress-up event, sizes 2 and 4 and neither fit right. I have a tiny waist and curvy hips, which was not a great combo for this particular dress. If you size up for the hips, be prepared for the top to be loose. It broke my heart I couldn't wear this!
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Rebekah
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32C
Aug 8, 2011
Pretty but small in the hips
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
This dress is really beautiful, but runs very small (especially in the hips/butt). I'm usually a 6 in dresses and the 8 was super tight. I might have been able to make it work with some serious spanx and a crash diet, but it wouldn't have been pretty. However, if you're fairly narrow through the bottom, I'd say go for it. The design is even more vibrant in person.
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Carter
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Apple
Bust size: 34B
Jun 6, 2011
Overall fit: Small
This dress is fantastic. It is very fitted however, so size up if you are worried at all about it being too small in one area. The pattern is really bright pink - moreso than I expected. There is also a secondard jacquard pattern that is raised in the fabric. It is interesting and makes it a little dressier, but unnecessary. Overall a great choice!
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Nikki
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Nov 22, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
I ordered on the bigger side based on reviews, but I did need a push-up bra and made use of the double-sided tape to keep the straps and v-neck from sliding - the v is pretty deep. It was so cute on though that I went out and bought the dress so I could wear it again and again.
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Amy
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 5' 0"
Body type: Athletic
Nov 17, 2010
Overall fit: Small
Hips are def.smaller than the top for me... but I loved the color! Made it work for me but I recommend to order 1 size up and get a push up bra.
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BD
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Sep 13, 2010
Overall fit: Small
Love this dress! Runs a little small though in the hips... would suggest ordering a size up.
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