May 20, 2012
Enjoyed the Oohs and Aahs!
Size worn: 46R
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
With this being my first RTR experience, I was a little concerned about what to expect with the dress. When I tried it on, however, I fell in love. Initially, I started to get the L, but after reading a review of someone who was 5'6, I decided to go with the R. I'm so glad I did, and it was still slightly long. Before receiving the dress, I was a bit concerned about the possibility of showing more leg than I wanted, but the sheer fabric draped beautifully along the split. So, no worries for me there. While I was quite satisfied with the length and the fit in the waist and the hips, it did seem to run a bit large right under my left shoulder. That was an initial cause for panic since the second size that I ordered was not available. The cut of the dress on the left side fell below my strapless bra so I had to go with a NuBra (cups), and I used a reasonable amount of fashion tape, which I had to have someone help me place, to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. (In spite of the inconvenience, it worked out.) It was nice of RTR to include a little kit with some tape, but because I needed more, I had to buy extra. Overall, I loved the look of the dress and got compliments all night. I was photographed several times, including for a magazine society section. I felt like a superstar. Had the fit been perfect, this dress would have definitely been a five-star experience for me.