For the CARA awards this year, I wanted something long and beautiful that accommodated my growing tummy. This gown was perfect. To be fair, at this point I had only gained 10ish lbs. By the end of the night, it felt tight around my ribcage, but it needed to be to keep the dress in place around my chest. I started off with double stick tape, but it quickly came off and the dress still stayed in place. Highly recommend this dress!

Anjelica Gown

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34C

I will admit that at first try-on, I didn't think that the size 6 or 8 was going to work. The 6 was way too snug in the chest and ribs, and for someone that's only a B cup, I couldn't believe how squished my chest was. On the flip side, the 8 was loose in the chest and puckered a bit at the armpits. Luckily, my hubby pointed out that as long as I stood up straight, the 8 fit well. I received lots of compliments, felt beautiful and had a great time dancing in the flowy skirt.

Down the Middle Dress

allison parris

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34B

I loved this dress and am definitely interested in renting Clover Canyon again! The neoprene material meant that the dress for well and I didn't have to worry about weird bulges or what it might look like after eating dinner. The colors were vibrant and eye catching!

Rose Matador Dress

Clover Canyon

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34C

This dress is cute and fun! I liked that it was short (but not too short) and flowy. For me, the top was a big frustrating. The bandage type elastic top was very tight - this meant that it didn't sit quite right in the front. I had to work to get the zipper up in the back (I wore the dress with a bra, which filled it out a bit) but the dress still seemed to keep falling down which was annoying (hence once less star).

Anabel Lurex Dress

ERIN erin fetherston

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Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34C

The BOSS a cappella festival is so much fun because we all get the opportunity to dress in our finest and celebrate our version of the Grammy's. This year, I decided to go with a slim, but not body hugging silouette. The lace was beautiful. I made @amalkoff's best dressed list for the evening, which was so nice! 5'7" with 3 inch heels was perfect with the L legnth (you can see in the picture). I loved the construction of this dress and I felt so glamorous but comfy - would definitely wear the ML line again!!

Glamorous in Lace Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 6L

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34C

I experienced some complications with the delivery of this dress, but I was so happy to receive it the night before my cousin's wedding! I ordered a 6R, with the 4R as a backup, and wound up wearing the 4R. The top was a little blousy looking with my smaller chest, but the belt helped to cinch the extra fabric in place. I opted to not wear a bra with this dress, since it has a lower back and did not need to use any sort of tape to hold the dress in place - it stayed close in all the right places and I felt totally comfortable and not scared anything might unexpectedly pop out! I am 5'7" and the dress was a little long in the back wearing flat shoes, but it was definitely manageable. From the front, it was the perfect length. My only criticism of this experience has to do with the condition of the dress. I was fortunate that the 4R was the better size for me - I would not have been able to wear the 6R because the beaded collar was falling apart. Additionally, when I got into the car to drive to the event, I noticed a stain down the front of the 4R that I hadn't seen the night before. At that point, it was too late to change so I had to hope that no one else would notice. I would guess that this dress is a popular rental, based on both the 4R and the 6R's conditions, but I was definitely expecting the dresses to be repaired/cleaner. Overall, I was happy with the dress and RTR was very accommodating when I expressed my concerns to them over the rental. Additionally, I received more compliments over my outfit than I can even count! This is a great dress for a wedding or outdoor formal event!

I wore this dress to the first annual live CARA awards in Boston. I received many compliments on the color and cut of the dress and felt super comfortable and confident in this dress! I am 5'7" and wore 2 1/2 heels and wished that the 4R was a little longer (the front did not reach the floor) but the 4L was not available. I was able to go to my local Neiman Marcus to try on this dress before placing my order with RTR, if you are concerned about the fit. However, at the store, they didn't differentiate between the R and L sizes.

This bracelet was the perfect addition to my outfit. I received almost as many compliments on this bracelet as I did my rented dress! It's best asset is that the magnets are UNBELIEVABLY strong - there is no way this bracelet could ever unlatch itself or fall off. Highly recommended

Pave Pyramid Stud Bracelet

CC Skye

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Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34C