This phenomenal dress was confidence boosting and so comfortable! The photo is from when I was deciding if I could get away with not wearing a bra to take full advantage of the gorgeous lace back. I've never skipped a bra, but the thick fabric and supportive fit gave me the confidence to do so! The lace is forgivingly flattering, the color's a knockout, and the front is just as stunning as the back. I danced the night away and got tons of compliments, even from strangers! Size up for a big bust.

Crimson Floral Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

This dress was a stunner! A few strangers at the party even stopped to compliment my dress. The silhouette gave me a gorgeous hourglass shape, making my waist look much smaller than it currently is (thanks to a bit of extra winter weight). I felt fabulous! The structure in the bodice did mean I went up to the 12, but also meant I felt 100% comfortable without straps. I didn't adjust or tug up the neckline once. The pockets are, of course, wonderful and the weight of the dress was perfect for a cool spring evening. The print is eye catching. When the dress arrived I was a little surprised by how fluorescent the pink lining is in person. I almost shied away from wearing the dress altogether. I'm so glad I decided to be bold!

Paladina High Low Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 38D

This dress was fantastic for a wedding! The colors and pattern are perfect for a party, and the shape is a perfectly flattering hourglass. The length is on the longer side. As seen in the photo, this pairs nicely with a sweater, making it wearable in winter.

Scallop Flare Dress

Carmen Marc Valvo

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

Excellent A-line dress! The first photo does not do the bold green justice. I got so many compliments!! The fabric was a perfect weight for a crisp fall night. Pockets are always a bonus and the high-low hem is wonderful!

Green Gabi Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

This dress was perfect for a casual BBQ wedding!! The style made me feel completely adorable without being overdressed. The slip with sheer overlay was perfect in thick humidity, but the dress also held up nicely when we got stuck in a sudden downpour. The color is beautifully rich and the handkerchief hemline is a really fun twist.

Blue Emmy Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

The cut of this dress is incredibly flattering, the perfect hourglass! The print and the triangle cutout in back make it very unique. I felt fabulous in the dress and received compliments all night! I always adore a dress with pockets. The length and fabric weight were perfect for early spring weather; I felt very comfortable in the dress. I would happily rent this dress again!

Oscar Wild Dinner Dress

Yoana Baraschi

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

One of my favorite things about RTR is that I can be a little more daring than my usual shopping tendencies. I can step outside my fashion comfort zone and wear bold dresses without worrying about a time lapse before I wear a purchased dress again. I was getting compliments all night long; everyone wanted to know where I got the dress! The hourglass shape was incredibly flattering, especially with a few extra holiday inches already around my waist. The fabric was very comfortable in the fall chill. The only small details is I wished the dress had pockets, but other than that it was perfect!

Cheetah Crawl Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

I went in for an appointment at the SoHo Studio expecting to find a white dress or white with a pattern to rent for my wedding. Instead, I feel in love with this gown!! The silhouette is stunning, very glamorous! There are so many details that make this dress unique: the red lining that shows under the high-low skirt, the angled cut at the arms, and, of course, the pockets. I did wear the 10 for a proper fit in the bust. The hem length is perfect for a pair of low heels. The material was comfortable all day through photos and the wedding.

Black Coraline Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 10R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

This dress is visually striking and so nice to wear!! It hits the trifecta of dress perfection: beautiful, comfortable, has pockets. The length and weight are perfect for a cooler summer evening. The colors are so unique; I got many, many compliments. I usually need a 10 in this designers, as her dresses run small in the bust, but that size wasn't available. I chanced renting the 12, and it fit well. There was just a little bit of extra fabric around the narrowest part of my waist.

Citrus Sorbet Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

I rented this dress in gold as a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. Renting it again in midnight blue for a Tony's party was a no brainer! It was a night full of compliments! The gold version was stunning, but it would have felt a tad over the top on any occasion other than being a bridesmaid. I'm not used to being a focal point of attention. The midnight blue version hit a perfect level of glamour without too much flaunt. I ordered a 10 and a 12 for both rentals. Interestingly, the 12 fit better in gold, but the 10 fit better in blue. In gold, I needed the bigger size so there was enough fabric in the upper panels to cover my bust. In blue, the bigger size was actually a little too big in the bust; I needed the smaller size to keep the dress from showing off my bra when I moved around. I used a safety pin and some fashion tape to secure the cleavage area for both rentals. It is a deep v. The zipper can be a little tricky on this dress, especially when it gets to the gathered waist. I ran the zipper quickly up and down a few times to smooth out any stubborn teeth before putting the dress on.

Midnight Glamour Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

This dress has such a "wow" factor! My friend chose this dress and its halter counterpart as the two options for bridesmaid dresses. Three of us wore the v-neck and two wore the halter. We all looked and felt glamorous!! True to the other reviews, the v is very deep. All three of us who wore this dress did use a safety pin in the middle and some fashion tape on either side to secure the cleavage area. The 10 did fit very well; I had a tough time deciding between the 10 and the 12. I chose the 12 because it had just that tiny bit of extra fabric coverage over the bust and at the underarms. Both sizes were flattering for my curves and comfortable to walk, sit, and dance in.

Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D

The shape is incredibly flattering. The fabric is the perfect weight for a cooler spring night and the dress was very comfortable. The colors are so rich and the high low hem adds a unique touch to this classy dress. Of course, pockets are a big perk. I felt fabulous and I got compliments the whole night! I didn't want to return the dress!

Fiery Red Floral Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 38D