Katie's Reviews
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14 reviews
Gorgeous and comfortable!
Wore this for a black tie wedding. Got tons of compliments on it! Very flattering and also super comfortable to wear. It’s velvet, so I wouldn’t wear in warm weather but it was great for a cold winter night. As other reviews said, the slit does come up pretty high so just be prepared for that. I’m 5’9” and wish I had gotten the long, but the regular looked fine coming to right above my ankles. I probably could have sized down to the L but didn’t have any issues with the XL falling down.
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Luna Gown
elle zeitoune
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Runs small and not flattering
I rented both the 14 and 16 based on the reviews of it running small. The 16 fit better but I didn’t like how it hung on my body type… definitely not flattering on me. Definitely would not have been comfortable in it all night at a wedding. While the dress itself ran small, the straps were still loose. I didn’t wear it to the event and instead got a replacement.
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Embroidered Sequin Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Gorgeous!
This is beautiful and hugs in all the right places! I ended up not wearing it because it didn’t feel formal enough for a black tie event, but I’m definitely going to rent it for a future event!
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Plum Lace Aurora Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Top runs large
This is beautiful and the pockets are great! I ended up not wearing it because I was worried about having to pull up the top all night. I am busty and still felt like the top was too big, but it fit true to size everywhere else. Might rent it for a future event when I have time to figure out a solution to keep the top up!
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Margaux Gown
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Beautiful but wrinkles easily
I rented this for a late July wedding at a venue that didn't have air conditioning. Because this dress is cotton, it was extremely comfortable and breathable but wrinkled easily. The print is gorgeous and the true wrap makes it really flattering on a curvy figure! It does show off a LOT of cleavage so I pinned the top to keep it closed and avoid a wardrobe malfunction.
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Bloom Print Wrap Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Beautiful true wrap dress!
Loved this so much I bought it after sending the rental back to RTR! This is a true wrap dress so I needed to pin the chest and skirt to prevent wardrobe malfunctions but it was definitely worth it. I sized up for more coverage in the bust, but otherwise I'd say it's true to size. The fabric is really comfortable and it's super we made. Wished I had gotten a picture!
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Chamomile Wrap Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Fun but not forgiving!
Beautiful dress - the lace on the bottom is really unique. I got tons of compliments! However, it is very form-fitting - definitely needed shapewear and was self-conscious about my bloat from wedding festivities! If you have hips and a booty, definitely size up!
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Collection Tulip Lace Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Perfect for a beach wedding!
I rented this to attend a destination wedding in the Caribbean and was very happy with it! As other reviewers mentioned, the top is tight if you have a full bust. I could have worn the L but went with the XL for comfort so I didn't have to worry about it. I went with the long length because I'm 5'9", and it would have been perfect with a small heel. I went barefoot since we were on the beach so it was a bit long. Overall it was super fun to dance in and I got lots of compliments!
Royal Dream Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XLL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful and comfortable!
I LOVED the look of this dress! It is very figure-flattering and the pockets are awesome! I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars because, as other reviewers the zipper is really tricky even though the waist wasn't tight, and the top is a bit large despite my full chest. The sides kind of puckered out even though I filled out the top, so I used some dress tape to avoid a malfunction. You will definitely end up with a good amount of cleavage, which was just fine for my event. I wore a backless bra because the back cut outs of this dress didn't work with even a strapless for me. I wish I had remembered to get a picture, because I'd definitely rent this again!
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Gold Garland Paisley Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Gorgeous!
This came as a back up since one of the sizes for my original order wasn't available to ship. I LOVED this dress - it is really well made and the overlay is beautiful. It fit like a glove, but I found the top to be too loose for my comfort. I'm a 36D, and with the way the dress is cut on top, I wasn't able to wear a strapless bra. I was worried that with dancing, I would experience a wardrobe malfunction and flash everyone, so I opted not to wear this dress and stuck to my original order, since both dresses fit me. However, I will definitely be ordering this dress again and will try out another size to see if I can make the top work!
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Red Spot Lace Ball Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Unique and beautiful!
I rented this for a wedding and was so happy with it! I wore the 12 because the 10 wasn't available to ship, and it ended up working out. The overlay is beautiful and the dress was comfortable enough for all night dancing. The under skirt is kind of short, especially when sitting, but I found the dress to be so forgiving I did not need shape wear. Loved it!
Blue Ceiba Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36D
Comfortable and unique!
Definitely size up if you have any sort of curves - I usually wear a 10 and needed the 14 to be able to zip it over my bust. This dress is great quality - nice thick material, very comfortable with some stretch, and a unique neckline. The one sleeve did need a lot of readjusting (after moving my arms while dancing), and since this is a fitted dress I did need shapewear. With the back cut out, I was still able to wear a strapless bra. This dress was my back up dress, so I think I would have preferred my original order, but I was overall happy with it!
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Bordeaux Apollo Dress
Katie May
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Gorgeous!
This dress is really beautiful! I got compliments all night! As other reviewers said, the zipper is really tricky and definitely requires a second person to zip it up. I had to go braless because I just could not find a bra that wouldn't show with the cut of the dress. The dress was definitely tight - if you have hips, size up! Because it was pretty tight in the hips, it kept puckering on the lower back so I had to keep pulling it down. Annoying to me, but not noticeable to anyone else. This wasn't the most comfortable dress, but it is really beautiful.
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Blue Lace Meredith Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD
Eye-catching and comfortable!
This dress was incredibly comfortable and held its shape really well! It does have some stretch and the cut is very forgiving. I did have a good amount of cleavage (I'm a 36D) so I wouldn't wear it for a more modest event but it was perfect for what I rented it for! Both the 10 and the 12 fit me, but I ended up wearing the 12 because the 10 had a weird threading issue on the back which made it pop out on the butt. It looked like the seam had previously been popped and resewn. Overall a very fun dress - my first RtR experience - I will be back for more!
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Blue Multi Striped Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust: 36DD