Laura's Reviews
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30 reviews
Beautiful print but weird fit
The skirt is tight/true to size but the top is made for someone with football shoulder pads for shoulders.
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Floral Side Drape Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
2-6 sizes too small
I ordered my correct size yet this arrived and fit like it was 4 sizes too small. Unwearable.
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Green Raelynn Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Weird fit
Gorgeous sequins and the design is great but it fit me weird no matter what i did.
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Evergreen Sequin Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Too tight
Super tight getting this on. Size up if ordering.
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Stripe Eleanor Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Talk about a perfect dress!
This dress was FANTASTIC! It is worth your rental. The material is a bit thicker than a normal dress similar to a neoprene but not stiff. It's a gorgeous shade of navy with bold flowers that are a gorgeous hue of magenta. The white floral pops and it's an easy to wear dress overall. Easy to match shoes and a bag to it because of the basic color palette. Just loved it. Got a bunch of compliments. Felt appropriately dressed being modest but also being somewhat sexy.
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Collection Floral Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
BEAUTIFUL material, but be bigger on top than bottom to wear
PROS: -The color of this dress is absolutely beautiful in person -The lace of this dress is soft and elegant -There's a slight shimmer stitched into the fabric that really sets it apart. -The neckline is super flattering. -The dress does have stretch. CONS -the top wears large, like a whole size larger than the dress -the bottom wears super tight across the hips -didn't get to wear it.
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Lucite Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous but dressy!
This was a surprise dress that RTR sent to replace the missing size of my primary rental. I loved the fabric and the pattern but overall it felt more dressy than the event I was attending (dockside restaurant wedding celebration). Will definitely rent in the future tho!
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Blurred Floral Halter Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Waterfront summer wedding celebration - perfect beach party dress!
Worn for a wedding celebration at a dockside restaurant. Pairs with flat sandals, this dress was perfect for the occasion while being a little dressier than my friends' but not overdressed. The tied neckline was absolutely beautiful and the length was great even on my short frame. I felt comfortable despite the heat and like I could move easily and freely. Must rent dress!
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Navy Floral Halter Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Great End of Summer Rental
The material was lightweight enough for a cool summer day without feeling sweaty, the pattern is great, the dress itself felt like it had been rented a dozen times over. I liked that the knots were simple at the shoulders and that the color was not quite a navy blue. I loved the neckline cut and that it was not too low cut but also not choking.
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Floral Knot Shoulder Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Shine bright like a gold bar in this dress
Within five minutes of arriving to the wedding I was attending someone came up to tell me I looked like a million dollars. This dress was fabulous!! The sleeves were a little tight at the armor as others had posted but I went up a size in preparation. The length was great to feel covered. I paired the dress with a pair of basic black pumps. I loved that I want exposed all night but looked fun and trendy and sexy. My husband loved this dress and wants me to rent it again.

Gold Idol Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Black tie optional win!
Found this gem in the NYC flagship when I needed to exchange my original dress. The length was great for a black tie optional event that I was attending and the neckline was modest for me to feel comfortable as my dad was my date. The material has a nice amount of stretch to it and wears very well and comfortable. The zipper was a great quality. The single sleeve was a fun feature that I felt would push me out of my comfort zone a little. Loved this dress-definitely worth the rental!

One Shoulder Sheath
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Stretchy and comfortable
The fabric is great! Stretchy, beautiful print and thick enough to not feel stretched over wider parts that it feels see through. The dress fit great and was high quality. Very flattering shape. Lots of compliments.

Rodya Sheath
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful colors, Lightweight Material, Incredibly Short
Worn for a family member's wedding, I wanted a lightweight dress for an outdoor event at the end of the summer. The colors on this dress are beautiful, the material is a great lightweight for the summer but the hem was so incredibly short that I felt like my lady parts were going to peek out if I crossed my legs too quickly - or uncrossed them! I wore the XL in order to make the length work because the replacement turnaround time was too risky for my event's timing. I found the belt to be very difficult to maneuver correctly. I also pinned the top of the dress to keep it a little more modest as it was a family wedding. What was great was that I could wear a regular bra.
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Vibrant Orchid Wrap Dress
Great Jones
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
One of the most IG worthy dresses I've worn
This dress was MADE for Instagram! Seriously! I got a TON of compliments in person but man did my IG go off all night when I posted a photo. The sequins catch the light so well and the purple and teal mix is gorgeous together. I paired the dress with a pair of black pumps and used a gold colored bag. The dress had a good amount of stretch to it, I could have worn the Large but it felt too short for my liking and went with the Extra Large for comfort of length. The top was LOW for sure, I wore it with a strapless bra because I'm not very comfortable without a bra but could have taped everything in and been fine for the evening. I honestly felt like I needed the Large top of the dress and Extra Large Bottom of the dress. When I tried it on the sequins itched through the dress terribly but with shape wear to cover my torso it was way more comfortable for the evening. This was definitely a fun dress to wear!
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Zoe Sequin Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Bold brilliant color, great dress for day or night formal affair
I received so many compliments on this dress and was even greeted at the wedding by a friend saying "rent the runway? You always have such fabulous dresses!" What i liked: the color is so much more beautiful in person than on the website. The raised hem and ruffle bottom made this dress interesting and so fun! What i didn't like: it runs small, i wore the larger of the two sizes and still felt stuffed in it a little. The cut of the top is slightly weird, I'm also very busty (also nursing so this fluctuates during the day) and while I didn't fear reveal, i felt it could have come higher under my armpit. I'd definitely rent again if i weighed about 5-10 pounds less.

Blue Rollins Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect for a backyard wedding
Worn for a backyard wedding in late July and it was a great light weight material. I went with the xl because the front snap would not have held me in with the large. I pulled the tie strings around as tight as i could to make sure the dress flattered me.

Chayene Wrap Dress
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
One of my favorite rentals!
I rented this for my daughter's christening, I wanted something in a pink or purple and that I would be able to nurse in. This dress fit all of those categories and fit beautifully as I'm only 2.5 month's postpartum and not exercising yet. (Spanx helped to smooth too). The material is light in weight (glad i had full length undergarments as i have a large tattoo on my back) and the sleeves are an amazing feminine detail. The cross front was great but a little big for me so I had to pin it for church, if I'd worn the large it would not have fit my hips but would have fit my top so the extra large made more sense. Would absolutely rent this again! Said to my husband "this was one of my favorites, I felt so good in it!" Lots of compliments all day.

No Less Mini Dress
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Felt like the dancing Emoji all night!
This was a replacement for my original order, I'm so glad I found it! The dress has a nice amount of stretch to it that I felt comfortable in my own body and to eat for the night. The color was nice and bold and stood out from the typical black dresses. The ruffle detail on the side is gorgeous, not too much not too little, the slit comes up about mid thigh and while I wore longer length Spanx I was able to make it work because the slit is covered by the ruffle detail. The halter style neck was very flattering and I didn't feel like I was exposed at all which is always comfortable. I was able to move and dance in the dress comfortably. I paired the dress with black sparkly sandals as I'm not a heel person in the least and it was a good match. The zipper is tough to get up where the center of the fabric gathers but a generous tug got it up. The eyelet hook was sewn over but not necessary either. Great summer wedding dress.
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Red Ruffle Halter Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful material, tight bodice
I was so excited about this dress, unfortunately it just wasn't the one for me. The material is gorgeous in person. The length is shorter than I expected and while I had read the warnings about the bodice having an inner shelf bra and being a little tight I did not have success getting the dress zipped despite the dress fitting beautifully everywhere else.
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Cyndi Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun and Flirty Superhero dress!
So I did not know, but this dress has an open back to it, under the cape. The dress overall fit great but I needed to be taller to really make the top work the way it was supposed to. My husband ended up safety pinning me into the dress because I HAD to wear it for a work gala I was attending. I did wear a regular bra and managed to wear high waist shapers with the dress too. The cape covered any spots where my undergarments poked out but I was also checking constantly. Worn with nude pumps this was a great dress, the color is BEAUTIFUL and I received MANY compliments on it.
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Brittni Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
GORGEOUS but bulky
I have been wanting to try Ear Jackets for a really long time and was super excited for renting these. They were a lot bulkier than I expected but the earring was absolutely gorgeous. I was worried about the back falling off most of the night but they were fine.
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Dainty Sparklers Cluster Ear Jacket
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Great event dress
Wore this for my niece's christening and reception. The material under the lace is stretchy and form fitting, it hugged my curves comfortably without me feeling like I was sucked in at all. The lace is a pretty turquoise and golden green-ish color, I think I expected it to be more gold than green but it was still pretty. The length is just about to the knees (I'm 5'1") and the neckline is modest without being stuffy. The only complaint I had is that I didn't get the usual "wow you look great" from my husband, but that was because he felt the dress looked like something his mom would wear - and it totally was, she kept asking me if she could buy it from the site.
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Key Lime Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable, stretchy and cute with POCKETS!
I'm 8 months post baby and not all of the weight is gone, we had a family wedding and I wanted to make sure that I had a dress to feel comfortable in and look fashionable. I loved the vibrant colors on this dress, the other pictures that I previewed on RTR did not do the colors justice and I hope that mine help to see the pink, coral and lavenders that really popped on the black background. The high neck was great and made it so that I didn't need to add a necklace but could wear statement earrings. The material was heavier than I expected (noted in other reviews) but stretchy and comfortable, even in 100+ degree weather! The length was a little shorter than I normally wear but not so short that I couldn't wear the long length spanx underneath. What was especially exciting for me was the pockets! Not that I needed to carry anything in them, they were super fun! The flare of the skirt from the waist was very flattering for my shape (big hips/butt) and I didn't feel like I was stretching the top with my chest (I am also still nursing and the dress was still comfortable when I was full). I also loved the fact that I was able to wear a regular bra and not have to worry about straps hanging out because of the wide fit of the material. This was definitely one of my favorite dresses I've rented.
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Coral Reef Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
An all time favorite! Comfortable, beautiful, different and gorgeous!
I had rented another dress that unfortunately did not fit comfortably (due to some temporary weight gain in my middle section). I was able to swap out the original dress for the Badgley Mischka Stormy Skies Sheath and am SO glad I did. The front of this dress is so simple with it's high neck and tee-shirt dress like appearance but the back is what makes this dress a show stopper! I was not able to wear a bra with it, which for me is something I never do, but the front was supportive enough that I was able to get away with it for the night - I'd recommend a nubra for anyone looking to rent this with a larger bust. Badgley Mischka dresses tend to have some stretch to them and despite the sequins and the appearance of this being a tight dress it lived up to my expectations. I was so comfortable and was able to move around and dance all night long. The color is fantastic and really is a charcoal-y blue color and is pretty accurate in the picture online. I paired the dress with nude slingbacks to keep things simple and kept my hair to the side (as pictured) for the night so that the back of the dress was the focal point. My husband thought it was such a great find and I received compliments throughout the night. Thank you so much - definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for something comfortable but elegant!
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Stormy Skies Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Looking forward to renting this in the future
I LOVED this dress when I saw it online, and loved it when it arrived. Unfortunately I've gained some temporary weight and felt this dress would be too tight for an entire evening of dancing, eating and partying. I'm looking forward to renting it in the future when it fits beautifully again,.
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Backstory Sheath
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38D
Classic and elegant dress!
I ordered both a 10 and a 12, I ended up going with the 12 because I've recently gained a few extra pounds, particularly around my mid section. The top of the dress was a little loose at the straps, I could have fixed this with a little fashion tape but I didn't think it was that major of a pain. I was able to wear a regular strapless bra with the dress despite what other reviews mentioned of needing a low-back bra or a backless bra. The waist was a little tight, which wasn't a problem until the end of the night for me when it felt a lot more uncomfortable than I would have preferred. The skirt on this dress is GORGEOUS, it's a silvery white color and the pattern is slightly raised. The pleats on the skirt are really flattering for those with wide hips and a large behind (ME!). My husband kept telling me throughout the night how pretty this one looked on me, definitely recommend renting this to anyone who is considering!
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Perception Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38C
LOVED this dress - beautifully made and comfortable!
I spent the entire night receiving compliments on this dress. I ordered it because it was a beautiful green (slightly more teal in real life) and was a great summery color. I paired it with nude and rhinestoned heels that matched the side of the dress the best I could. I felt incredibly comfortable in the dress even through it was a size 8, it hugged my body in the right placed and the way that the "sash" drapped was lovely. My mother in law couldn't believe I was renting a dress and was thrilled to see me in this at the church.
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Green Royal Standard Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38C
thank goodness it had a little give!
I rented this as a surprise piece of bling, I was excited to see what the stylists would choose. I liked that this was a subtle and simple piece of jewelery to go with a very busy dress (definitely my style). The cuff was very tight when it arrived and I was glad to be able to bend it slightly to open it up for my wrist. Definitely a piece I'll look to replicate for my collection.
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Windrose Cuff
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38C
Perfect and comfortable for an I Dream of Jeannie Bridal Shower!
I loved the pattern of the material online and was really excited to order this for my best friend's bridal shower. The theme was I Dream of Jeannie and we (bridal party) focused on pink, green, and gold as the colors so this hit all of the marks. I wore the size 10, it was a little snug in the arms and across my chest and I had some trouble getting the zipper up with no help but it was comfortable. The length came just above my knees which made me feel really comfortable as most dresses tend to be short on me because of my butt. I did not need to wear a necklace with this because the neck came high enough and I didn't want to take away from the dress. I received MANY compliments throughout the day.
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Balinese Dance Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38C
Didn't wear this - not for the curvy; must have long torso to wear.
I had rented this with the hope of it being the dress for me, and as soon as I put it on I knew it wasn't. I am curvy (wide hips) and the skirt fit very small; I'm also busy and there was SO much material I was swimming in it at the top - bizarre. I think that to pull this dress off you would need a longer torso and few curves. The material was fantastic though and the color is really bright and vibrant, with a tint of red to it in person.
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Playing with Fire Dress
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38C