Rachel's Reviews
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12 reviews
Wanted to buy these!
It was hard parting with these gorgeous earrings! They were such a fun statement piece. I never wear earrings; I have fairly sensitive ears, but these didn't hurt at all even though they're pretty large. The only caution I'd give was that I wore them to a wedding and did a lot of dancing; my hair was down and got snagged in the earrings a couple times -- had to have someone untangle me :) I'd definitely rent these again!
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White Linear Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Beautiful beachy dress! Had to get creative with the bust...
This was such a gorgeous dress for a beach wedding! The print is fabulous -- I don't normally go for something so bright but I loved it. Now, as for the sizing. I read all the earlier reviews of the dress and decided to order the 10 & the 12 (normally, I'm between a 4 & 6). The 10 fit perfectly in the waist, but when I first tried it on with a strapless bra and then with no bra, it kind of squished my chest weirdly -- my chest was kind of squeezed out to the sides, which created a noticeable dimple of fat/tissue near my armpits (not the look I wanted haha). The 12 didn't have that problem, but was a little roomier in the waist than I wanted. In the end, I wore the 10, but I bought some body contour tape from CVS (stronger than fashion tape) to kind of reshape the way the dress squished my chest. I used the tape to pull my chest in a bit, so it wasn't spilling over the sides near my armpit. It worked! The dimple was gone & I could wear the size that felt more flattering. Just note that the tape shouldn't be worn for more than 8 hours. If you have a smaller chest, you probably won't need to do that, and I don't know if that trick will work on everyone; this is the first time I've used that tape. But just an idea you could try if you're worried about the reviews mentioning the tightness in the bust! Overall I'd definitely rent this dress again!
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Daniela Lemon Dress
Borgo de Nor
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
So pretty!
Gorgeous statement earrings for a special occasion. It's hard to find gold jewelry with sparkle that doesn't look gaudy and I think these were just perfect. Glamorous without looking tacky!
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Gold Crystal Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous embroidery!
I wore this for a miniature, covid-era microwedding outdoors. The embroidery and color is just gorgeous. It fit beautifully; it is snug and secure. It has a built in bra and boning in the bodice - I felt comfortable in it but if you aren't used to that super cinched feel it might be an adjustment for you. I am very tall (6'1") and this didn't feel too short at all. The waist could have been a tiny bit lower for my frame, but I think it will be perfect on most torsos. The fabric is on the heavier side, but it was 90 degrees out and I honestly never felt like it was too hot to stand. Since the wedding was so small, fewer than 10 people, there was no dancing but I think it would be quite comfortable to dance in. Overall I felt really pretty in it! This was my first time not wearing a t shirt in like five months and I'm really happy I picked this!
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Purple Embroidered Cady Dress
David Meister
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Anniversary date showstopper!
This was a beautiful dress for an anniversary date! I am between a 4 and 6 with full hips - I wore the 6 which was a little more comfortable. The dress stayed up throughout the night with a basic strapless bra underneath. The slit is fairly high, but I never felt too exposed. If you wear Spanx underneath just be prepared to hike them up on the side of the slit so it doesn't show. The color is gorgeous and I felt so confident!
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Periwinkle Ruffle Slit Dress
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Beautiful but restrictive
This dress is beautiful and striking. The color really pops and will get you a lot of attention. As others have said, the ties are very long so definitely wear it with heels (I'm 6'1" and the ties didn't get in my way but were still long). Definitely needed Spanx under this, it really clings to every bump & shows panty lines. The waist hits a little higher than my natural waist - I normally prefer the waist to be a little lower to hit at the smallest point, but it was okay. It was also very restrictive on top - not for dancing! But it was perfect for a work event & I did feel really confident wearing it. You can't help but feel good in this poppy shade!
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Peridot Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Bold & Fun!
This skirt is gorgeous! I wore it to the TED Conference where the dress code is "creative casual." The colors & cut are so striking. I'd definitely buy it if I could. The long side is quite long, so if you're on the short side I would wear it with heels. I paired it with a basic navy top tucked in. I got compliments all day and it made me feel fantastic!
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Asymmetric Cady Skirt
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Pretty! Wrinkly!
This skirt is so beautiful - the colors are just gorgeous. The wrap style is very comfortable and adjustable. The fabric is nice and lightweight, great for a warm day. I paired it with a basic navy blouse and heels. As other reviewers have noted, it wrinkles very easily. I was traveling so had to do a lot of ironing when I took it out of my suitcase, but it was worth it.
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Rosita Wrap Skirt
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Tall Girl's Dream!
This is one of the best dresses I have ever worn. I am VERY tall and it felt like it was made for me - it hit just below the knee so shorter girls might need to wear heels. The fabric is very high quality and very light and flowy. It felt trendy and elegant - love the "prairie dress" vibes. I really wanted to buy this! One note - my bra straps were peeking out when I first tried it on, so I switched to a bra with removable straps and made it criss-cross in the back. Overall, loved it!!
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Althea Floral Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Beautiful and daring
I loved this unconventional dress. As others have said, it does run small so size up.I fit into both the 4 and the 6, but chose the 6 because the 4 had a tiny tear in one of the slits! Presumably overlooked the last time the dress was checked in. As for the slits, they are fairly high and walking took some getting used to, but if you are proud of your legs you will love this dress. I found it hard to sit down because all the fabric spills away, but I pulled one side over the top of my legs to cover up. The back of the dress is stunning and the chest area is very flattering. The length was perfect after I took my shoes off, but shorter girls will be able to wear heels the whole time. I wore it with spanx to cinch in my stomach and other problem areas, and it seemed to work just fine. The dress will accentuate curves so if you're self-conscious about your hips, choose something else! Otherwise, the dress was a perfect statement dress and I was thrilled with my experience.
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Inevitable Beauty Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
Once again, amazing customer service from RTR
I got a call two days before my event saying that the original dress I had planned to wear was no longer available, so I got to choose any dress I wanted to replace it. I was the first person to wear this stunning dress. It is very elegant with just a hint of sexiness. It elongates your frame and accentuates curves. The tulle on the bottom is slightly more rosy than in the photo above. It ran true to size, but it was a little difficult to zip due to the lace in the back. A very classy style and very good quality. It was a perfect length for me in very small heels, but I am abnormally tall and therefore shorter girls would need higher heels. Beautiful dress, beautiful experience, will definitely rent again.
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Noir Timeless Love Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D
I felt like a princess, and got a lot of attention for the beautiful dress. I couldn't help but feel beautiful wearing this dress!
I was so worried about renting a dress for my junior prom. I think its silly to spend so much money buying a dress I'll wear just once, so renting seemed like a good idea, but also a huge risk, because I am SO tall - 6 feet and 1/2 inch! It was wonderful that RTR has tall sizes! It was so long that it touched the floor and had room to spare when I wasn't wearing my heels, so I don't recommend it for short girls. Now when I wore my heels, it came off the ground a little bit, but that's because I'm so tall. It would be prefect on a girl about two inches shorter than I am. The dress fit like a glove - I usually wear either a 2 or 4 and decided on the two because it was in better condition than the 4 and fit well. I felt like a princess because it flows when I walk and twirls very nicely, and was pretty comfortable to dance in. And I got SO many compliments on the gorgeous dress! I absolutely loved the dress. Will definitely use RTR for senior prom next year!
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Astonishing Amethyst Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 6' 1"
Bust: 34D