Lauren's Reviews
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18 reviews
Beautiful and comfortable dress!
This dress was very comfortable, the lace and the lining both had good stretch, the sleeve shoulder puff detail was cute, the color was a pretty rich evergreen color, and the fit was forgiving. I got the 16 and the 18 and both fit but I am subconscious about my postpartum tummy right now so I went larger for more room. I received several compliments from other wedding guests. I would definitely rent again!

Dextara Puff Sleeve Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous fabric and easy fit
Wore this as a replacement for another dress that did not work. So glad I did! The embroidery and colors are gorgeous in person. It does run a little roomy, and prob could have benefitted from a belt, but it was still pretty. I got several compliments on it from strangers at the wedding and I felt very glamorous all night. The length on me was at/below knee at 5'5", and I never felt like it would ride up or show too much leg, even with heels. Definitely give this one a whirl!

Black Floral Garden Embroidered Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful Lilly and tons of compliments
Rented this for a birthday luncheon at the country club. Beautiful colors on the print, bright and cheerful, material had great flow, falls away from the bust in an A-line so it's forgiving and comfortable. The crocheted lace detailing on the yoke was beautiful and really gives the dress that special something. Felt beautiful in it and several people told me I should buy it! I would totally rent it again!

Floral Pearl Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38D
A bit worn but still very cute
I had rented this style in another print and for some reason, the other print ran one to two sizes big, so I was anticipating this one being the same. That was not the case. It ran more true to size so it was almost too snug. Still very cute, got lots of compliments. Only took off a star because the material was a bit worn and had some slight pilling on it, but was only noticeable if you looked really closely. It has been in the rotation for a while. But overall glad I got to wear it!

Blue Printed Lace Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38D
Lilly never disappoints!
Wore this to go to dinner and the theater! So many compliments on this bright and fun wrap dress!! The material is light and stretchy, the colors really pop, and the fit is classic and flattering. As pointed out by other reviewers, the neckline is very low. I tried tying it tighter, but that just made it ride up and fit too tightly. The best option was to tie it more loosely and then just safety pin the front closed! This was such a fantastic dress I am considering buying it!

Marvista Wrap Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 193lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous Fabric and Details!
This is one of my favorite RTR rentals ever! Like Top 3! The pictures don't do the dress justice. It is gorgeous in person. The fabric is beautiful eh colors that pop, the metallic threaded gold embroidery along the collar is just lovely. The dress does fit a little on the large side, the arm holes especially are a bit wide. Since the dress is A-Line, really a swing dress, it flows out from the bustling, and it not at all fitted in the waist or hips, so it's great if your problem area is tummy. I got lots of compliments on this dress, and I felt beautiful in it. I wore it to a summer charity gala dinner and horse show and it was perfect! I would definitely rent this again and I may actually buy it bc it was so wonderful!

Blue Jane Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 193lbs
Bust: 38D
Great style for a LBD!!
Loved this dress!! The length was perfect for me, and the ruffle provided upper arm coverage while still showing a little shoulder with the cutouts. I felt very chic and effortlessly stylish in this number. I wore it out downtown for dinner and drinks with my husband and another couple, but it could easily be dressed up with fancy accessories. Lots of occasions for a dress like this, I would definitely rent again!

Cold Shoulder Ruffle Dress
ELOQUII
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Pretty color and sleeves but a little baggy
I ordered this and another Eloquii dress both in size 18, and the other fit but this one was at least an entire size bigger and was baggy all over so I couldn't wear it. The sleeves are pretty and I liked the color, but dress wasn't lined so material might be too thin if it is fitted.

Red Flounce Sleeve Shift Dress
ELOQUII
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Roomy and comfy
I wore this for my 35th birthday dinner with family. I wanted something not too formal, and this fit the bill. This dress is definitely cut a bit roomier than other woman sizes I have rented. (Not necessarily a bad thing for my post-baby smooshy stomach.) The dot patterned mesh was pretty and not itchy. It was a fine dress for a more conservative restaurant, but maybe a little too baggy if you want a little more va-va-voom! Overall I liked it, and was satisfied, but wouldn't rent it again.

Black Dot Swing Dress
JUNAROSE
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Classic, timeless dress in a fun color!
I wore this for opening day of the races at Keeneland Racecourse. It was going to be cold for an early spring day, so I rented this the week of with the plan of wearing it with tights and boots. I have rented this one before but didn't get to wear it because the event was cancelled, so I knew it fit and was excited to wear it! It is very comfortable and has nice lining. Light spanx and a regular bra were perfect undergarments. I love this style and would rent it again!

Sail With Me Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Felt like a million bucks!
This dress was perfection! I wore it for a girls reunion/mom's night out, and I felt so comfortable and chic. The lace is so pretty and soft, the fit is easy but looks super flattering. All I needed were some control top Spanx brand tights and I was good to go. When I rented this, the tags were still on, so I was the first to wear! Stellar experience once again from RTR. Got lots of compliments! Wish I could own it. I would definitely rent this again. Great value for a $30 rental!

Black Lace Off Shoulder Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful color but too small
I rented this as an option but ended up going with another style. It is listed as a size 18w, but the tag just reads 18, no W. It is definitely more fitted around the waist and hips, like a bridesmaid size 18. Not cut like a woman size. I can fit into any Adriana Pappell dress size 18W, but this dress was too snug around the belly, if that gives a frame of reference. The positives were that the dress is a beautiful color in person, between a fuschia and a deep berry. The craftsmanship and lace are both lovely and high end, but the lace is a smidge stiff and scratchy. If your problem area is not your tummy, then it may be a better fit!

Botanical Berry Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful dress- gorgeous color and details!
I wore this to my cousin's wedding in wine country in California. In February, it can still be chilly there so I picked one with some sleeves just in case and it was the perfect choice. Both sizes fit, the 16W and the 18W, but the 16 was more snug around my stomach, which is my problem area (I still haven't lost my "baby weight" 15 months later...) so I went with the 18W, even though it was a little big in the sleeves, but it didn't look bad. The color is a gorgeous shade of red in person and the quality of the material and the lace was so beautiful. I got lots of compliments on the dress and I felt so pretty in it. I would definitely rent it again!

Coated Arms Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 38C
Great navy dress for a summer wedding!
This was a last minute replacement dress that was sent to me for an bridesmaid dress. It was a really nice dress, and I got a lot of compliments on it. It was well lined and I could get away with not wearing a bra because of that and the lace is really thick. I got an 18W and the 20W, and both fit with no problem. I ended up wearing the 20W because it had more room in the tummy, and I wanted to feel comfortable. It was a little big in the bust, though. A strapless bra probably would have taken up the room but I didn't have one. The only reason I didn't end up giving it 5 stars is it had a large rip, about 4-5 inches long, in top layer on the side seam. Luckily I was able to stitch it up myself.

Dainty Danika Goes Navy Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38C
Beautiful dress, ran too small to wear
This dress is really beautiful, the lace and style is really pretty. I am wearing a size 16W or 18W right now due to post baby weight, so I ordered the 18 and 20 to be safe. The 20 didn't zip up by about an inch and half. I think these are more like bridesmaid sizes 18 and 20, not really cut like a woman's size in my opinion. The customer service was excellent, as always and they overnighted me two sizes in a different dress that worked perfectly.

Gravitate Towards You Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38C
Another RTR success! Perfect dress!
This dress was one of my favorites I've rented. It was great quality, nice thick satiny lining, very pretty color in person, and the dress had no snags and showed little to no signs of wear. It arrived a day early and I tried it on and it felt a little snug in the midsection (I had found out since ordering the dress that I was pregnant and was 2 months pregnant at that point and a little bloated), and I knew that RTR would come to my rescue with their amazing customer service, which they did. I emailed someone at 7:15 that evening explaining my concern to see if they could overnight the 14, and they responded almost right away saying it was in the mail overnight! Unfortunately, and of no fault of RTR, UPS was experiencing mass delays due to lots of severe weather in my area that week, so the dress didn't make it on Friday and with it being the weekend, it was delayed until Monday. No big deal, as the 12 zipped, I just wore it with spanx and it was ok! I got tons of compliments at my best friend's baby shower I was co-hosting, and I loved the dress! I would rent it again and in some of the other colors it comes in, too!
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Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
This necklace is gorgeous, a real showstopper!
This necklace was a very sophisticated, lovely statement necklace. It had a nice weight to it without being too heavy. It arrived very shiny, clean, and with almost no sign of wear. It complemented the ML Monique Lhuillier Alice dress that I rented for my best friend's baby shower perfectly. Wish I could own this necklace!
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Ladies Who Lunch Necklace
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Fun Dress for my Bachelorette Party!
I loved this dress, it was perfect for my Bachelorette party in Nashville! The fit was good, I chose to go with my backup size, the 12, to have a little more room in the waist. The material was a nice thickness, and I didn't need to wear a bra since it was thick enough. Loved the cutout detail and the eyelet lace. The dress was so comfortable and I felt special and like I stood out for all the right reasons! Got lots of compliments on it!
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Jolene Dress
Ali Ro
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 163lbs
Bust: 36C