Dani's Reviews
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12 reviews
Comfortable and classy
I'm 5' 4.5" and 240 lbs. I regularly would have worn a size 20, but RTR only had an 18 and a 22 to send. However, they sent me an 18 and a 2(!) on a 22 hanger. Yikes! So I had no choice but to wear the 18, which was a little snug for looks, but still comfy. The strap around the shoulders was very draped, not confining, and did a good job of covering those underarm bulges. The bodice material has a bit of stretch, which was forgiving when sitting and didn't reveal pantylines. Very satisfied with my choice for a formal red carpet event!
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Navy Mermaid Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
Just enough bling :)
Rented this bracelet to go with a wine-colored, silver-studded cocktail dress. The 3/4-length sleeves demanded something eye-catching, but not a belt, and this flashy piece did the trick! It's built on two stretchy elastic bands, so it's not too tight or too loose -- I never caught myself fussing with it. Will certainly rent this one again. Another win for RTR! <3
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Jesse Bracelet
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect fit!
This bag was fun to hold! My date said it felt like snakeskin; I thought it felt more like chainmail. :) It was small enough to be unobtrusive when mingling and shaking hands while holding a drink in the other, but big enough to hold my iPhone (in a BookBook case!) with a few cards, some cash, lipgloss, a small perfume, and one car key. Beautifully glamorous! I'll most likely rent this one again!
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Silver Mesh Glam Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
So gorgeous - I've rented them TWICE! :)
I ordered these earrings to go with a black Nicole Miller "Kate Lace V" dress, and WOW!!! They exceeded my expectations!!! From the moment I opened the box, I was in love! Not only did they make a perfect, beautiful statement with the dress, I kept trying to find excuses to wear them with other occasions I had during the rental term! haha! They're not light, but not heavy either. The clasp is quite firm (I never felt in fear of one slipping or getting dropped), and that did get a little wearisome after a few hours. But they were worth every moment. I will, without a doubt!, be renting these again in the future! WTG, RTR! <3 Update 11/2/14 - they were such a smash hit the first time that I rented them again! Every bit as good as I remember… won't be the last time I rent them, for sure!
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Entrancing Emerald Earrings
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable and classy
I chose this dress for a concert I was attending. Many of the previous reviewers had suggested using the large slip with the medium dress, but I found that both the medium dress and slip fit brilliantly, so I never even took the large out of its plastic wrap until time to send it back! (Usually I wear an 8 or 10). This was sexy and cool, comfortable for sitting through hours of a master class, dinner, and the concert. Yes, the neckline plunges, so have fashion tape on hand to prevent any flashes of immodesty. ;) Was able to wear it with my regular nude bra, no spanx (the slip works very well for this!), some great earrings and comfortable shoes -- so easy to pull together at the last minute! And you can't beat that price with a stick, so… I will definitely have this one on the short list to rent again! Thanks RTR! <3
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Kate Lace V Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
No room for curves!
I absolutely loved the stunning colors of this dress! The fit, however, was not tailored for an hourglass like me. It's designed more for a straight-and-narrow frame. Full disclosure: I'm a 38-30-40 size 8. The waist was baggy and bunched up in the back, but the hips and shoulders/arms were so tight that the skirt end twisted around my hips as I walked so that the exposed black zipper in the back went diagonal over one cheek: embarrassing! And the arms/shoulders were so tight that I could barely raise my arms above chest level to clasp my necklace, or even hug someone. The hem hit perfectly mid-thigh (I'm 5'5"), not too modest or too showy. The thickness of the material was perfect for the crisp air of spring/autumn. Overall, it's a fantastic look to stand and pose in! But not so practical for dancing at a party or catching the bouquet at a wedding!
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Baroque Ombre Sheath
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
Didn't get to wear them :(
Ordered these earrings to go with a Herve Leger dress that I also ordered, but it did not fit. Since I'm now about to go to my formal event in something else, I'm not going to get to wear these gorgeous earrings. Tough gamble. :(
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Gwen Blue Agate Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
did not fit :(
Usually, I'm a 6, and if things don't fit, it's in the booty. But this one is a bit stretchy, and fit perfectly in both the hips and booty, and also in the waist. The problem was that it did not fit around my bust and arms well enough to zip up! Sadness, because my event is only an hour away, and RTR had no backup size available. At least Molly H was very helpful in the live chat feature to get me set up with a Return For Fit Request. It's a gorgeous dress which I will most definitely rent again in the future, but will have to wait til the Medium is available.
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Yacht Cruising Sheath
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
Made an entrance - broke some necks!
Rented this dress for the Philadelphia cast & crew premiere of "Paranoia." My personal style is anti-pink, but this hot fuchsia definitely turned heads so fast it broke necks as I walked into the theatre -- a daring choice that paid off! :) The lace of the sleeves is unforgiving (has no stretch), so make sure you get a size UP for your second. But, the body of the dress is incredibly comfortable! I felt just as good in it while sitting two hours in a dark theatre as I did while mingling on my feet at the after-party. I'm 5'5" and the hemline hit about mid-thigh, so I never had to worry about being dangerously immodest. The lacy top shows just enough skin to be enticing in fall weather without letting you freeze. Simple, yet bold -- this dress made exactly the impression I'd intended!
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Botanical Berry Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
Didn't get to use it! :(
This bag would have been perfectly matched to the dress I rented, and would have perfectly fit everything I needed to take to my event. Unfortunately, it arrived the day AFTER my event. So now that I've had it unwrapped for five minutes, I'm putting it back in its box and returning it. :(
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Not So Demure Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
Comfortable and stylish!
Went to a theatre premiere in this dress. It was gorgeous in the light of the lobby, but comfortable enough to sit through a three-hour show! So all eyes were on me when I wanted them to be, but I wasn't stealing the spotlight from the true reason for the night - the performance!
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Adelson Jacquard Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C
This process was so simple & hassle-free, the price is right, and the reactions at the event were worth all of it! From dress comparisons on the site, to ordering, to receiving all four dresses on-time and in great shape, to the Fit Guarantee, to the prepaid return envelopes.... who WOULDN'T use RTR for their next big moment?!? :)
I had seen this dress on many celebs, so imagine my excitement when I found I could rent it for a single-wear occasion for an excellent price! As soon as it arrived in the mail (right on time!) I couldn't wait to try it on. It was snug in all the right places, and I was stoked! I ordered an 8 and 10, and the 8 fit well, but the 10 allowed me to breathe... and eat dinner. ;) Still, it looked like a 6 on me, and made me feel like I was breaking necks when I walked into a room! Will definitely rent this one again... different occasion, different color? (Gonna be hard to top the man-eater red!)
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Red Jackie O Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38C