Allie's Reviews
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Beautiful dress, but a little bit...?juvenile
I absolutely loved this dress as a concept, it's very me (shiny objects, playful), but you *should* probably be careful with the occasion you select it for - it definitely comes off as a little on the juvenile side. High neckline so childish there. No shape to it, so it's a little bit baggy. Then the bottom part feels like you're managing a mini-prom/wedding dress. It all doesn't make sense, but all that considered, I swear I loved it and didn't want to give it back. You will stand out when you wear it, and you'll have a lot of fun.
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Mint Marin Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Business in the front, party in the back
Wore this for a work cocktail reception. Received some compliments. Wore a DVF dress with a similar cut (the unique back) in the early summer and was a fan so wanted to try this. The front was sort of weird though, not sure if it's b/c I don't have any sort of bust, the dress kind of bunched up at the waist line i wasn't sure if that was the normal drape of the dress or if I should keep trying to pull it up. I'm sure no one else noticed but it made me feel not 100% about it all night. Judging by the photo on the website - would probably work better for a fuller bust.
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Burgundy Come Back Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect for the occasion!
Wore this dress for a white party. Received plenty of compliments from strangers. Looked and felt great in it all night. Functional with the long sleeves to keep me warm since it was outdoors. Didn't feel bothered or weighed down by all the sequins. Hit well on the legs since I'm short.
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White Carlene Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
great dress, served the purpose
Liked the dress. Rented b/c I was sick of my closet. Used it for a departmental formal/party so work-related but play - right balance of flirty b/c of the see-through parts and conservative b/c of the high neck line. Good length b/c I'm a short person & otherwise true to size - the XS fit well - not too tight or too loose in any parts. The back fit well which can sometimes be a problem when you have cut-outs - nothing flapping in the breeze. Not the most memorable dress I've ever worn but eye-catching and comfortable.
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Red Lace Sheath
Lovers + Friends
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Looooved the dress. PERFECT!
Loved it! Not quite sure if this is (semi?) the tattoo trend? which I love! But. the dress was perfect. Perfect length for me (short). Classy and sexy at the same time (summer garden wedding). Very unique - you will definitely stand out in the crowd. True to size (usually a 0 and wore the 0) - the fit was perfect, not too loose, not too body-hugging to the point where it's unforgiving / it's a Spanx situation. Also a great dress for me since I have no bust. Overall, VERY happy with it - great memories and great photos.
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Royal Blue Floral Tulle Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Wished so much it fit!
I rented this dress for one of our department graduation parties but never ended up wearing it. I rented the 0 despite reading all the reviews that it ran large, since I'm obsessed with neon things (that are still classy) and the open back (business in the front, party in the back) - I thought it would be perfect for my personality and the occasion. Just as expected, the 0 was way too large, I couldn't really fake it. I'm really petite (5'3" 100 lbs 34A) and there was a ton of room everywhere. The material was thick/structured, so you needed to have the bust to fill it out. Wish Kate Spade made 00 because I hated to have to send it back!
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Bow Back Cupcake Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Replacement Dress
I initially rented the Moschino Bubble Wrap Dress which was the only dress I wanted (after pouring through all of RtR 3 times) for my friend's summer black tie wedding. They emailed me the week of and said it wasn't available and I didn't have time to respond so this dress appeared on my doorstep. It was indeed beautiful, more so than the online pic or mine portray, but I was just disappointed about the dress I was really excited to wear. I was great for me since I'm short (it's short), you can wear a standard bra with it, and IT HAD POCKETS! I wore the 0 (am usually a 0). It was very appropriate, very unique, functional, comfortable, and I had a great night in it, despite me probably never having chosen it myself.
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Bold Baroque Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Little too roomy to make it work
I rented this dress in a 0 and 2 as my primary and another as a backup. Ended up wearing the backup b/c the 0 was too loose on me. I don't have any sort of bust going and you need to do bra-less vs. sticky silicone patches to fill out the dress. I did love the actual dress (as someone said "business in the front / party in the back"), and how it's shorter in the front on the bottom - giving shorter people a chance :) but I was just too petite for it. Wish I coulda worn it!
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Floral Rendering Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Lots of compliments but high maintenance dress
So it's a gorgeous dress. Very remarkable -- you will stand out and get lots of compliments. As someone said, the material is very stiff. It was very flattering in the belly area - I usually wear spanx but I was fine without them. I think the size was too small -- I could've maybe used a 2 b/c I have wide shoulders and it really flattened my bust. Agree with not being able to lift your arms above your head. Length was below my knees which is fine b/c I was going to a black tie wedding. Nude strapless bra kinda showed in the back -- black one would've been better. There was 1 flower on the left neck that kept flopping over - taped it and worried about it all evening. I'm pretty sure there was something really off about the dress beyond that: the part where the lace and the solid meet, there's a deep shelf there and the solid part like flips out and shows the underside. Also, my dress happened to be like sewn crooked(?) so the fabric gathered in a slanty fashion. It took a safety pin and a lot of fabric tape before I was ready, but then the whole night I was grabbing myself to make sure things were still sticking / not showing. But then everyone at the wedding got drunk and I stopped being so preoccupied with the dress. Anyway, it photographs really well, and hopefully the whole lace/solid junction problem I was having was a fit issue that you won't have.
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Bennett Lace Sheath
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
simple, but makes a statement
wore this to my birthday party, got tons of compliments. it was very flattering and very comfortable to wear all night! comes out great in photographs -- LBD with a little pizzaz!!
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Look At Me Cut Out Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A
Great dress! Had a blast wearing it
I could've worn either the 0 or 2 but went with the 0. It was snug, but not uncomfortably so. It hit like mid-thigh, which is great b/c i'm so short! Very flattering in terms of stomach area. This dress is obviously a RtR favorite--I definitely recommend it, you'll feel great all night wearing it!
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A Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 98lbs
Bust: 34A