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Preen

Blue Violet Cocktail Dress

Rental $200 Retail $1298

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Show off your curves in this vibrant one shoulder Preen dress. Your ultimate cocktail dress for that fancy dinner party or charity event. Also, great for a wedding at anytime of the year. Pair with a bold cuff like the AV Max's Gold Hammered Cuff.

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Purple stretch bondage jersey(64% acetate; 29% polyester; 6% elastane). One shoulder neckline with pleating detail on shoulder. Ruched body. Exposed side zip. 38"" from shoulder to hem. Imported.

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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). Sized XS,S,M,L. Size XS=0; Size S=2; Size M=4,6; Size L=8.

BUST: Works best for A to C cup sizes - low cut on side cannot be worn with a standard strapless bra
WAIST: Very fitted - fitted fabric great for cinching in waist
HIPS: Very fitted - curvy women should size up
LENGTH: Mid-thigh to knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a NuBra and seamless underwear - wear with SPANX to cinch in waist and hips
FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy
GREAT FOR: Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types

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Jenny

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 33

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 130 lbs

Apr 11, 2012

Amazing dress, but not for me

Size worn: M

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I loved the idea of this dress but unfortunately it wasn't a great fit for me. I ordered a M and the L as back-up since I read that it runs small. Even though the M was a bit tricky to get into even with a lot of help from my husband - the L was way too big for me. I felt like the dress was ruched at the wrong spots for me, which made my belly look bigger and boobs look smaller. I still would have worked the style, but the zipper on the M was broken and wouldn't stay all the way up, it kept pinching my skin which was very painful and uncomfortable. I tried putting band-aids and fashion-tape on the zipper but after dancing for a while they fell off and the zipper would pinch me again. (I have reported this to RTR so hopefully it won't happen to anyone else) I did love the color and the length was perfect for me, but I guess it was just not a great fit for my body type and the zipper just made the experience worse unfortunately.

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Kate

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 23

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Hourglass

Feb 7, 2012

LOVED IT!

Size worn: M

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wish I could give this more stars! It was so pretty! It did run a little bit small but the medium fit a like a glove. I got so many compliments on the dress all night. I would rent it again!

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Ruby

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Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 26

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Straight & narrow

Jan 5, 2012

Great once you get it on!

Size worn: L

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I wore this dress to a NYE wedding and loved the way it looked and fit. I normally wear a 6 and ended up wearing the L in this dress. I could zip up the medium (with some serious assistance) but also felt great and a little less like a sausage in large, which still felt like built-in spanx. The right side of the top gaped open slightly but not enough to reveal anything. Definitely recommend!

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Larue

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 39

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 126 lbs

Nov 16, 2011

Not a model, dont rent

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

Unless you have the torso of a 5'10" + model, this dress isnt for you. I am 5'6" and a size 4. I ordered a medium and large as backup. The dress is a super tight fit. My hubby loved the "look" of the dress but not the fit.The top sticks out on the sides in the front. The back one-shoulder strap gaps unless you are two inches taller from your waist to your shoulders. The large was even worse. Beware...there are two small holes on the side and I called RTR they were very nice but I just read another review and it appears this still hasnt been fixed.

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droman120

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Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 46

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 135 lbs

Oct 20, 2011

Overall fit: Small

Beautiful dress but it was a tad tight. I recommend going up a size.

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Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 43

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Athletic

Aug 29, 2011

Overall fit: Small

I wore this dress to a cocktail party I hosted and I got lots of compiments. It fit beautifully BUT it definitely runs a size small. I am 5'10" and normally wear a 6/8 so I ordered the medium and the large as my back up size since a lot of the reviews said it ran small. I am so glad that I did. The large was nice and snug and fit perfectly and accented all my curves. I am certain that I would have not been able to zip up the medium. The color is beautiful and very vibrant as pictured in the photo.

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Anushka

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Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 115 lbs

Aug 17, 2011

Overall fit: Small

LOVE this dress! I'm a 2 and wore a small, and it can be hard to get into so you may need help. Very flattering though! No bra needed.

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