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City Lights Dress by Nicole Miller
City Lights Dress by Nicole Miller
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City Lights Dress by Nicole Miller

Nicole Miller

City Lights Dress
Rental $50 Retail $430
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This edgy curve-hugging Nicole Miller dress is the perfect cocktail piece. With a cold shoulder and ruching in all the right places, this dress deserves a "wow.'' Shown here with Ciner's Lovely in Links Bracelet.
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Abstract "City Lights" printed stretch silk crepe de chine. Asymmetric neckline. Draping detail at shoulder. Ruched body. Hidden side zip. 42'' from shoulder to hem.
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This dress runs true to size. We recommend going one size up for back-up size (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - dress is slightly more fitted under the arms so larger cup sizes should consider sizing up
WAIST: Very fitted - very fitted throughout
HIPS: Very fitted
LENGTH: Mid-thigh - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra; wear with SPANX to cinch in waist, hips, and backside
FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy
GREAT FOR: Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Margaret
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Age: 27
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Sep 19, 2012
Wore it for a party in Vegas, and it fit like a glove!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
The dress fit like a glove. I wore it for a party in Las Vegas, and it was perfect for the occasion. I wear a size 4 usually, and the fit was right on. I love that one shoulder draped off.
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Ann Marie
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Age: 40
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Aug 30, 2012
A wonderful night celebrating the international premiere of my short film.
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I had a great time wearing this dress to a cocktail night in the UK. Got tons of compliments and it was very comfortable. Loved the print and the cut!
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Jen
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Age: 29
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 36C
Aug 11, 2012
Great fit!
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This was a hit at a wedding I attended. I looked smashing and felt great. Perfect to dance in and paired it with black heels like the model. Nicole Miller and RTR are my girls :)
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Bonnie
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Aug 10, 2012
My date thought I looked incredible and I turned heads everywhere.
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
I rented this and one other dress to have two to choose from for a wedding. I went with the other (City Lights dress) because it was more formal, but I still really loved this dress and it would've worked just fine too. I wore it out on the town instead. Some people complained about the funky sleeve; I liked it just fine but changed it up and wore it dropped over my shoulder. This dress is sexy as it hugs your curves but it isn't low cut and the hem almost touched my knees, so it shouldn't be uncomfortable in a conservative setting. I usually wear an 8 or 10 and the 8 for this dress fit perfectly.
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Carrie
Age: 19
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Jul 5, 2012
Looove
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
It was thinner and had nicer material than I expected, and I could tell it was worn before because one of the seams was a little funny, but it was nothing noticeable. It does run a lot longer than you would expect, which was fine where it hit my leg but it was definitely past my knees, which is misleading from the photo (then again, I'm super short). It is also slightly purple-black, so I wasn't able to wear my red heels so be aware of that! But it was a beautiful dress for a great price and I wanted to keep it.
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Jess
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Age: 29
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 148 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Dec 22, 2010
Cool detailing on dress made it stand out.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
Very cute dress. It was longer on me than it looks in this photo. The shoulder is slightly annoying but I guess its all in the name of fashion. Overall a great dress!
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Anna
Age: 25
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Full Bust
Feb 26, 2013
Great dress, fit like a glove!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Form fitting
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Susan
Age: 25
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165 lbs
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 38D
Feb 25, 2013
I wore this dress for a bridal shower
Size worn: 12
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Other
I liked it over all, once I had it on... Between the zipper location and sleeve I had to wear the larger size to get it on and for my arm to be comfortable. The main issue that I had with this dress is the sleeve, it is kind of akward. I couldn't raise my arm and it was tight. Putting my arm in any position besides straight down was not happening.
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Katie
Age: 30
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Jan 2, 2013
This was really cute and very comfortable. Great for a dance club at my friend's bachelorette party!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I loved this dress. It was just as described and everything I expected it to be. The seem that runs diagonal from the hip to the center at the bottom is a little strange, but I didn't think much of it. I could wear a normal bra, and was able to dance the night away in comfort.
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AGeorge
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Dec 5, 2012
This dress really shows off the goods!
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Vacation
I rented a dress for a Vegas weekend last minute and unfortunately most of my top choices were gone already. I picked this dress because I love prints. The dress was even better than I expected!! The fabric was very stretchy but still looked amazing. The print and the asymmetrical seam in the front with the gathering was flattering. Be careful when picking shoes because the gray areas in the print are more on the brown side so a gray shoe would not work. Black or nude would be perfect. The only downside (and the only reason I gave this dress 4/5) is the sleeve/art area. It's very confusing. The dropped part on the right arm just hung there like an extra flap. I ended up putting my arm through the middle and keeping the flap under my arm. I also used fashion tape to tape both straps a little off the shoulder to hide the flap under my arm. It worked out great and looked amazing but it did take a little work.
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Elizabeth
Age: 28
Height: 5' 9"
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36D
Nov 19, 2012
Dress rental: $75 not getting carded because I was "so well dressed": priceless
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Vacation
It fit awesome and hugged my curves so well I had a hard time telling myself I needed to take it off
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ECSinOC
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Age: 37
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32D
Nov 16, 2012
Flattering and Unique
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Very cool dress! Cut is flattering and print is eye catching. It's also very comfortable. The colors were not great on my olive skin - it washed me out - so I didn't end up wearing it. For someone with fair or dark skin it would be a smash!
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Kate
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 32D+
Sep 26, 2012
Wasnt what i expected.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
This was super long for my 5'4 frame.
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Susan
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Sep 12, 2012
The night!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
It is tight, but the pattern makes you look fabulous!
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christi
Age: 35
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 145 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Sep 5, 2012
pretty yet a bit unflattering
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I ended up buying another dress. Both the 6 & 8 fit exactly the same and there was a huge splotch of white on one side that made me look unbalanced. cute but not for me. My husband said he liked it but it was definietly not his fav. Also was way longer than the photo and I am 5'9"
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Kay
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150 lbs
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34D
Aug 20, 2012
Just ok
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Not good, not bad. It wasn't what I expected but it worked.
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Jackie
Age: 30
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34D
Aug 20, 2012
Fun dress for a night out!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
Overall I really liked this dress. It was a bit longer than I expected based on the picture, so I would not recommend for shorter ladies. It was fun and comfortable tho. Perfect for a girls night out!
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RTR Customer
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36D
Aug 2, 2012
great dress - great experience
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
wanted something for date night this dress was perfect service is fabulous! 6 is true to size - great for all body types
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brittany
Age: 24
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Pear
May 14, 2012
Nicole Miller did it again!
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I ordered this dress last minute out of desperation from not finding a dress for my friend's wedding. This is the second Nicole Miller I've ordered and it is gorgeous without even trying too hard. The fit around the stomach and hips was perfect and the length was exactly what I was going for. I received sooo many compliments the whole night about the rented dress and earings. I'm looking forward to renting from RTR again for a 4th time :)
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Corrine
Top Contributor
Age: 32
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 132 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34A
Jan 13, 2012
Fun. Stand out. Great fit!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Bunching in the waist and band at the thighs can be a little akward, but not enough that it changes anything in the fit or look of the dress. Really depends on how short/long you want to wear it! LOVED the dress, fit great, good lines at the chest/shoulders!! LOTS of compliments on the style, pattern, design!
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Nicole
Age: 29
Height: 5' 10"
Body type: Athletic
Jul 19, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
Loved this dress. I'm glad I read the reviews before I rented, that little extra arm piece would have upset me if I didn't read that people were tucking them in. Great suggestion and it helped the dress strap stay up. Felt fabulous in this.
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TE
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34D
Jun 28, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
This dress had a great feel to it~ the fabric breathed and moved with my body and the fit was very good. Flattering silhouette and definitely helps to hide any tummy bulges. I rented sizes 4 and 6 and found that I was more comfortable with the 6, though I could have the 4, just not get to move around a lot with it. I'm a 34D and there was enough room at the bust. However, I wasn't happy with the odd cutout sleeve style and raising my arm definitely was weird, I almost felt like I would rip the dress there every time I raised my arm! Fashion tape helps with the shoulder part on that side, it's going to keep falling off if you don't use it otherwise!
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ksparx
Top Contributor
Age: 32
Height: 5' 9"
Usually wears: 12
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 38D
Jun 27, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
This great was very flattering and comfortable. I'm a D cup and it fit me great. The zipper is in a bit of an ackward place but other than that, I loved it! Definitely good to camouflage a midsection, too. Highly recommended.
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j
Top Contributor
Age: 39
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34D+
Jun 20, 2011
ill fitting.
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
the top of the dress is too tight for a full chest although the body fit was perfect. i ordered a 6 & it was too small on top. didn't end up wearing the dress. i should have ordered the 8. the arm/piece of fabric loop is awkward though.
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Kayley
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
May 16, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I loved the print of this dress but think it is meant for someone much taller than myself. It went past my knees and made me look shorter than I already am. Not what I was going for!
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Megan
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Apr 20, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
This dress was very beautiful. I fit both the 4 and the 6 and ended up wearing the 4 to a charity event. Like others, I wore the arm detail underneath my arm instead of as shown on the model. I would say that it seemed somewhat large in the neck/shoulder area. Even with the 4, the sleeve with no detail ended up being kind of angled over that shoulder. It looked fine, just slipped a bit during the night. Still it was beautiful and I would definitly wear it again.
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Mel
Top Contributor
Age: 37
Height: 5' 3"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Petite
Mar 1, 2011
Overall fit: Small
I rented a size 4 and it was tight around the hips and bust.(I usually wear a size 4 or size Small in other clothes). The length was just right. But I would recommend going a size up if you are considering this dress. It looks really cute and sexy for a night out.
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Trimommy
Top Contributor
Age: 33
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Feb 6, 2011
Overall fit: Small
Eh, just ok. It fits pretty snug in the hips, but I carry my weight in my hips, so maybe it is just me. However the waist was really baggy and the rouching at the stomach made me look like I had a pooch. The top was great and like other reviewers stated the arm looks much better and is more comfortable if you don't put it over your arm. Overall just ok...I'll definitely be ordering a backup dress in the future.
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Lee
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32B
Jan 11, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I really disliked this dress. Pay attention to the product details; it really is 42 inches long. It falls way down below your knees, to make it look like the picture you have to bunch it up yourself. Very unflattering.
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V
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Athletic
Oct 20, 2010
Overall fit: Small
I got a lot of compliments on this dress. Really looked great and fit my body well - very flattering. Like previous reviewers, I didn't put the loop over my arm because of the limited movement.
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NLS
Top Contributor
Age: 48
Height: 5' 7"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34C
Oct 12, 2010
Overall fit: Small
I have worn a size 4 in these Nicole Miller Ruched dresses and the 6 fit perfectly. Order a size up and you will avoid the bunching of the ruching another renter complained of. It is a much better looking dress than the picture indicates. In terms of the shoulder piece, it is definately uncomfortable if shown as worn on RTR. For what it is worth, the Nicole Miller website shows it as being worn under the arm, which looks great and makes more sense from a comfort standpoint.
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Andi g
Top Contributor
Age: 50
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Sep 30, 2010
Edgy, unusual
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Liked this dress.. very 'edgy' on trend... unusual, figure hugging fit me perfectly (36x26x36) only negative is my shoulders are on the narrow side so the shoulder with the sleeve kept slipping down.. used the thoughtfully provided tape R the R the included... not crazy about the neckline bit awkward for me but may be better on a broader shoulder
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CC
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Sep 28, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
Lots of compliments when I wore this! I was out dancing and the shoulder deatailing made it a bit hard to throw my hands up in the air. Otherwise A+!
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SonaG
Age: 30
Height: 5' 1"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34B
Sep 27, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
Definitely got lots of compliments on this dress. I'm pretty short, so it came down to just above my knees, but it was perfect for the occasion. The only issues I had were: the ruching/bunching felt kind of awkward and made the dress a little difficult to put on; it wasn't as flattering around the waist as i thought it would be, but maybe that was just me; and I felt like i was tugging at the "sleeves" all night to stay on my shoulder, even though it was a snug fit. Overall, great dress and I wish I owned it :)
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Kortney
Top Contributor
Age: 41
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32D
Sep 16, 2010
Overall fit: Small
I received many "hot" comments the evening I wore this dress! It runs a tad small if you have any hips. The folds camouflage a belly beautifully! I wore the shoulder flap under my arm because when worn on the outside you can't raise your arm, looks great either way. Comfortable and sexy? It's yours with this dress.
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