Monica's Reviews
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Loved it so much I bought it
I've rented this dress several times over the past two years. I adore it. I think it's my favorite rental. The last time I rented it, I decide to just buy it. The zipper can be tricky, but it's worth it. It's also worth sizing down. I run between a XS/S in dresses and I didn't think the S looked nearly as good on me. I barely fit into the XS, but it looks much better. Also, this dress is LONG. I'm 5'7, wearing heels in these pics and this is the regular.
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Blue Melina Lace Maxi
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute and unusual
This dress is cute and easy to wear. I should have stayed with my typical size though (2.) The 4 was a little large, especially in the bust and shoulders. It was too big for me to go without a bra, but too tight with one. I settled on a silicon bra and fabric tape.
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Giupure Lace Mini Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Didn't wear
I normally rent dressier/more formal items from RTR, but I wanted to branch out and try some other options, so I picked this dress. I loved the color, but the fit was strange and I wasn't able to wear it. Because of the open back, it was loose in places but it was so tight in the bust that the buttons were so strained the dress gapped and I couldn't wear it (even without a bra).
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Royal Blue Logan Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty dress but not my favorite
I wore this dress on a date with my husband. I rented it in a red in an XS a few months ago but wasn't able to zip it over my ribs. The small was just slightly too large. The zipper was still tricky to zip. Although I liked the dress, I wasn't wowed by it. I've had other rentals I liked much more. My husband, however, really like it.
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Visions Skater Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this dress
I adored this dress. I wore it on vacation and forgot to take photos, but people were actually stopping me on the street to tell me how much they loved the dress. It fit like a glove and the cage bottom added a unique detail. Great rental!
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Blue Vivien Cage Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
I loved this dress!
I loved this dress so much I wore it twice while on a business trip. I was able to dress it up and down, and it was so light and comfortable - perfect for summer. I wish I had thought to take a picture while I was away. I will definitely rent this one again and possibly purchase.
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Soho Mixer Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Stunning but high maintenance fabric. Loved this dress!
I absolutely loved this dress. It fit like a glove around my ribs/waist and just swirled around my hips. I have a bit of a tan at this point in the summer and the color really stood out. Initially, I thought it would be my favorite rental and a dress I might even want to buy. However, there were some issues as the night went on. First of all - it's very low cut. I didn't mind this because I seemed pretty tucked in without a bra. I soon realized that this was only when standing. Sitting was a different story. I had to be careful throughout the night not to show off more than I intended. Also, the fabric of the dress is amazing (silk, I'm guessing.) The downside to this is that it wrinkles easily and water stains it. I was caught in a rainstorm and stayed pretty dry with the help of an umbrella. However, a few drops did mark the dress. So I wouldn't wear it in bad weather. I definitely don't regret renting it, but I don't think I would buy such a high maintenance dress.
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Red Dianne Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Very cute, great color and material, should have sized down
I ordered this dress as part of my unlimited subscription for a date with my husband. I really liked the feel and flow of the material. It is light and airy - perfect for summer. The blue on the dress really popped, also. However, the dress didn't fit me as well as some of my other RTR choices. I think if I had ordered a size down I would have felt more comfortable. I liked the material, color, and length so much I may try it again some time in a smaller size.
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Poppy Toss Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect summer dress! Slightly uncomfortable but worth it.
I wore this dress for a trip to Philadelphia with my daughters. It is the perfect summer dress - light and airy. It can be dressed up or down. It was slightly dressy for what we were doing (touring the city) but not out of place. However, it would have also been fine for a more formal event. I loved the fit and look of the dress, but the halter straps were very thin and they were the primary support, which meant that after a while they cut into my neck. The discomfort was worth it, though!
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Tulum Combo Dress
Parker
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
So pretty on! Very comfortable. Runs small!
The 2R was not available when I rented this dress and I'm so glad I got the 4R instead! It fit perfectly! I think the 2R would probably have been too small. This was the third dress I was considering for a date, but I loved one of the others so much I ended up wearing this out to some everyday appointments. I was probably way overdressed but I really wanted a chance to wear this! It was so pretty I got multiple compliments throughout the day! As other reviewers have mentioned, it looks so much better on. Pictures don't do it justice. The fabric is light, flowing, and so comfortable. The slit makes it easy to walk in the dress and adds just a bit of sex appeal. I'll rent this one again.
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Clear Day Maxi Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Favorite dress so far - will rent again!
I wore this dress for a date to a vineyard with my husband. It was perfect! You can dress it up or down so it is very versatile. The dress fit like a glove. With every other RTR dress there have been aspects I've loved and other parts that I haven't liked as much. I loved everything about this dress. It was supportive enough that I could have gone braless, but I opted to wear it with one of my regular bras that has convertible straps. I will absolutely rent this dress again.
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Plum Christine Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
So cute! Works as a dress and a coat/sweater.
Love this dress! It is SHORT! In fact, my husband said "are you sure that's a dress?" when I tried it on. For the right event, I would wear it as a dress (but be cautious sitting.) However, I ended up wearing it as a sweater/jacket over a different dress for this event and it was perfect. Will rent again!
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Cream Mimzy Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty dress - couldn't wear
I really liked this dress and I was hoping to wear it. Although it fit perfectly in the waist and arms, it would not fit around my (rather wide) rib cage. I couldn't zip it. In retrospect, I should have ordered the S instead of the XS.
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Red Visions Skater Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty dress - too large up top
I really wanted to love this dress. I was so excited about renting it. It fit perfectly in the waist and I loved the skirt/flare. However, the sleeves were too long and the fabric was too thick for me to pin to make the dress work - I didn't want to damage it. I ended up wearing one of the other dresses I rented.
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Yellow Marilyn Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful dress! Fabric was amazing!
Loved this dress! It was more formal than I expected, but I wore it for a date in the city so it didn't matter. My husband was sad I returned it. :-)
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Twirling Butterfly Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved the color, fit was great in some places, strange in others
The dress is a vibrant blue color and the cut outs at the waist and bust are unique and classy details. The dress was short, which pushed me out of my comfort zone, but still appropriate for the event. It fit fantastically at the waist but I found the cut at the arms/shoulders a bit strange. It just wasn't as flattering as other dresses I've worn. I paired it with a sweater which worked better for my event anyway and it was perfect. I also wasn't super crazy about the fabric of the skirt - there was A LOT of it and it was a very good quality (thick) fabric so the dress didn't flow like I had hoped. I liked this dress but probably wouldn't rent it again.
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Blue Magnolia Cut Out Dress
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C