Courtney's Reviews
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Great to dress up or dress down!
I loved this dress - wore it at a big house party - but the silhouette was fancy enough that I could have dressed it up for a different occasion. I wore it with Tory Burch flats and minimal jewelry to keep it simple for the casual occasion. Since I am 3 months pregnant, I sized up. Normally, I think this dress would have fit me true to size or even fit just slightly small.
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Cambridge Yard Dress
4.collective
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Beautiful!
I would love to have kept these! They were big and shiny (but lightweight and easy to wear) and the only accessory I needed with the 'Such A Duchess' deep purple Nicole Miller dress. They matched well with the 'Chrome Lattice Clutch'.
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Little Dipper Earrings
Lulu Frost
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great deep color for a fall wedding!
I rented this dress for an October wedding in Canada. It was perfect for the season and the sleeves kept me warm enough. I think the color was slightly brighter than pictured. It photographed well and the fabric was very nice and had some stretch to it. Thinking that this size has run tight on my hips in the past, I wore the 8 without even trying on the 6. With a smaller chest, the dress was a bit big on the top and gaped a little in the lacy back. I also kept having to readjust the chest (since it was too big the lining underneath kept rolling out and was visible). So after wearing it, I would say that it actually ran "true to size" and that I should have worn the 6 instead...but with the give of the fabric, I could wear either size. Overall, it was a great dress.
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Such A Duchess Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great little purse!
Very cute simple little purse that went well with the deep purple dress rental. I rented this for a wedding and it perfectly fit: my small digital camera, my iPhone 5, and my credit cards. It wouldn't have fit anything else if I tried. It was sturdy and closed securely.
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Chrome Lattice Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great price for an add on to my dress rental.
I rented a lilac colored lace BCBG dress and these earrings were recommended to go with it. They were great! The only problem was that the backs of the earrings felt a little loose to me, so I when I wore them, I swapped out tighter backings I had from another pair of earrings. Overall the earrings were great and they weren't too heavy on my ears.
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Rylan Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
I wish I owned this!
I loved this dress and wore it to my friend's summer outdoor wedding! Like another reviewer pointed out, it is more of a light lilac color than a pink. The lace is thick and structured and I was able to wear the dress without a bra and didn't have to worry about the see-through back. The dress was also very short (I'm 5/7), but since the material was thick and structured, there was no concern about the dress pulling up further when walking,etc. It was a great rental!
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Blush Beverly Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great dress!
This was a fun birthday rental. The fabric is a nice thick material and the slip was quality. I paired it with a leather belt and booties and black tights. The cut of the dress flared out right at the hips. The belt helped to make it look more flattering, but I would have worn without the belt, too.

Catch the Wind Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Fun dress that I normally wouldn't have ordered.
The dress was bright and photographed well. I wore it with black tights, black suede booties, and a very long black and gold necklace for New Years.
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Confetti Printed Shift
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great customer service!
I was sent this dress is a replacement dress for my engagement party. It was my first time needing something overnighted and rtr customer service was amazing. I had ordered this style dress in the past (in pink) and knew the size was true to size/a little big. Pros: good for fall and winter. It would have looks good with tights. Since it is a shift dress I wouldn't have minded it with a belt to show my waist, but didn't have one that matched. Not too short.
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Candlelight Romance Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great with the dress!
Really liked these earrings! Ordered to wear with grey/purple dress. Pros: pretty. weight of earring was good. Size was perfect for dress. Cons: one earring did not have a strong enough back and it would not stay in. Luckily with my hair to one side I was able to get away with only wearing one earring.

Smoke and Mirrors Earring
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great early fall dress!
I wore this dress to an outdoor/indoor October wedding. Wore with grey shoes, a grey/purple pashmina, and rtr earrings. Pros: The dress had great sturdy fabric and a very pretty pattern. The colors were rich. I thought the cut of the dress was flattering; I loved the one sided peplum! Cons: The dress did run a little small in the hips. I went with the larger size and felt the dress was still a little constricting (no give in the fabric). I could see why some others have worn a belt to cinch on their waist; there seemed to be a little extra fabric in that area due to sizing up for my hips.
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Earl Grey Peplum
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Fun style to rent that I normally wouldn't purchase.
I liked the trendy color and hemline of this dress. The cut of the dress at the chest was not the most flattering. I ordered a size 6L (size 4R and 6R were unavailable, which would have been my first choice)...I am 5'7 and even with super-high heels I wished the regular length had been available... I had to be careful not to trip when walking. The dress was also too big and it made my waistline look bigger due to the baggy extra fabric. I was able to use double sided fabric tape to attach the extra fabric tighter to my waist, but overall I would have sized down to 4R if it was available.
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Sun Block Maxi
Tibi
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great Recommendation from Stylist
The stylists picked this out for me when another dress became unavailable. It was a beautiful choice. Usually I am a 4 when the smallest part of a dress is based on the chest (34B), but surprisingly I couldn't zip the dress to the top. If I could have zipped it that last few inches, I could tell it would have been a flattering cut and that i would have liked it!
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Lionfish Maxi
Issa
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Love RtR!
A good recommendation from the RtR stylist; They were a great match to the dress and were simple and light. I liked these earrings and would probably rent them again for another occasion.

Chalcedony Rain Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Love RtR.
I liked the opportunity to rent a unique jewelry piece I would not have normally purchased. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I was nervous it was going to fall off due to the size and fit and kept readjusting it.

Cerulean Jewel Box Cuff
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great customer service and fun accessories!
Cut and Style: When I first got the dress, I was concerned that the under-layer was cotton and the dress wouldn't seem as dressy. However with jewelry and tall shoes, I really liked it. Perfect for an outdoor summer wedding or event, but maybe not dressy enough for all wedding occasions.Length is long. Was glad to be wearing high shoes. I liked the see through top layer and the cut. Size: thought I might be between M and S but needed the S because the top was too baggy. There is some give to the dress due to the cotton material and stretchy waistband.
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Back on Track Maxi
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Loved this color!
I was obsessed with the color of this dress when I took it out of the box! It is NEON. Weight of the dress made it perfect for an outdoor summer wedding. I wore it with tiny gold earrings and gold/nude shoes to an outdoor tent wedding. Originally thought I would wear a necklace with it but skipped the necklace because the color of the dress was a statement enough. I didn't find much difference between the fit of the 6 and 8. I actually liked the fit of the 6 better in the top and middle, but because the chiffon was slightly more fitted in the bottom than the 8, the material above it poofed out to look unflattering in the stomach. The 8 actually did the same thing. A 10 may have looked better in the legs, but wouldn't have fit me in the top. I actually really didn't notice a problem with the cut in person; I just noticed the "poofing" in pictures.
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Katrina Blouson Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Customer Service was great, as usual.
The dress really is gorgeous. I would love to own this one!! I wore it with nude shoes, gold bracelets, and a gold/pearl necklace. Despite the dress having stretchy material, the cut was flattering and the dress was very professional/appropriate to wear both as a teacher at my students' graduation and as a Godparent at a Baptism. I wanted to wear the 8, but it arrived with a stain on it. Since I still needed an outfit for the weekend, after talking with RtR, I chose to squeeze into the 6 (with spanx). The 6 had more of a "pulled" look in the thighs & tighter fit in the butt that I was nervous would not look appropriate for my events... but the dress cut & fabric were classy enough to pull off a tighter fit. (Note- after many rentals this is the first time this had happened ...and RtR was great about it! I sent in the garment pictures immediately and received a response within minutes)
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On A Roll Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great service and loved the dress!
Ordered this dress thinking it wasn't necessarily my style - but after receiving it, I wish I owned this dress! Length was shorter, but that was fine with me. Pro: fit, fabric, and color were awesome. Con: the sleeves were not my style but they were flattering. The chest was a little bit baggy. I sized down to minimize the baggy/saggyness of the cut and it was fine.
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Banana Pepper Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great last minute Easter weekend order using the app!
I rented this for Easter weekend. Was hoping to wear it out at night for dinner with friends, but felt it was more of a "day dress" than a "going out dress" so ended up wearing on Easter Day instead. Paired it with casual tan/natural colored Tory burch espadrilles and a tan Jcrew cardigan and gold necklace. If I ordered again, I would probably order a necklace from RTR because the dress definitely needs a necklace and I wasn't loving the options I had in my closet. Pros: Liked the nautical feel of the navy and white pattern. Fabric is good quality and has a very light feel to it. High neck and longer length made it conservative (which could be a pro or con depending on your event). Cons: It definitely was more of a day dress (in my opinion) which isn't necessarily a "con" but something to consider. Was nervous that the cut (tight in waist and then flaring out) might be unflattering but it was fine. I wore the smaller of the two sizes that I had ordered.
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Walk Like An Egyptian Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Nice necklace recommendation.
Fun recommendation for a necklace that I never would have picked on my own. Looked heavy, but was lightweight. Length in my picture is the longest it would go.
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Bryce Bauble Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great dress and necklace.
I rented the dress (and necklace) for a March baby shower and paired with gold shoes and gold belt. Liked it without the belt just as much. ...fit was great and the dress was very comfortable - soft material and no zipper. Was concerned about the length possibly being too short, but it was just perfect (mid thigh).... I just had to be careful lifting my arms/bending because the dress did pull up (normal for shift dresses, though). No complaints at all. Loved it and wish I owned it!
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Peony Lace Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Fun pattern.
I rented this to wear to a reunion but ended up wearing it for a casual thanksgiving day with family. I didn't love the fit of the dress, but did love the pattern...(see more below)... so I ended up wearing it with all black cardigan, belt, stockings, and flats. The dress ran true to size...I sized up to try to see if the cut would be better in the larger size, but it didn't make a difference. Pros: LOVED the pattern of the fabric, the quality of the dress, the sheen; striking in person. Con: The way the dress fell (with the pockets and cut) caused it to poof out slightly at the hips more than I wanted. I felt that adding a belt and a cardigan broke this up visually and was comfortable and happy wearing it. Unfortunately, with all the layering, the outfit didn't work for the intended occasion. Overall, I really liked the dress and would order again for the right function!
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Barbara Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great customer service and stylist support!
Ordered these earrings with a red RtR dress off a stylist's input. From the online picture, the white catches your eye....in person I think the silver/sparkly is more eye catching. I wear earrings only 1-2 times a year and found that these earrings were surprisingly light for their size and easy to wear all night.
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Havisham Earrings
Miriam Haskell
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Fun bright color for a lace dress!
I loved the bright red color for this lace dress. Wore it with black pumps, black/leopard clutch, and silver RtR earrings for a september wedding. The lace was delicate but sturdy with the satin lining and boning of the dress. The cut of the back was fun! Note that the back is cut low and wide, so most likely you need to wear a strapless or stick on bra.
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Falling Rose Petals Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
Great bright dress for a summer wedding!
Great color, fabric, and cut for an outdoor summer wedding. I ordered a 4 and 6 in this dress and went with the 6. Dress runs pretty true to size... but keep in mind that the fabric does not have any "give" to it (65% cotton 35% silk). Dress came slightly wrinkled in the bag, but looked perfect with a little low heat "silk setting" from a good quality iron. Wore with nude shoes, light yellow/gold earrings, and nude clutch.
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Never Enough Ruffle Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B
pretty color and great dress! one of my favorite rentals yet.
Wore this dress for an October wedding. The dresses came in perfect condition. I ordered a 4 and 6 and went with the 4. Loved the sheen and color of the fabric! Wore it with black/diamond shoes and earrings. Looking at the other photos the dress color seems to look darker in many of the shots...but it was more of a deep rich purple that photographed brighter with a flash!
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Purple Bow Shoulder dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34B