Ellie's Reviews
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16 reviews
Pretty dress, thought I might not fit
Grateful for RTR’s free second dress with rental! I ordered a 6 and 8 and had to go with the 8 because there is no give in the fabric around the hips. (I ended up leaving the top hook on and not unzipping all the way, and slipping it over my head, to get it on.) Once on, it was pretty comfortable. It was a tiny bit big on top but I used a sticky bra which helped keep it in place. Great length for me with only 1.5” heels, which is rare. Very satisfied with it for the evening.
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Butterfly Embroidered Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful
I really liked this dress - it felt princess-y in an unexpected way. Ordered SR and MP, the petite was better in length but the small fit better on top so I wore the SR. It was easy to adjust the length by pinning the lowest tier at its top (not at the hem), then the next tier up hid the pins - actually you can see in the picture that I made the lowest tier shorter this way, but that didn’t bother me. It was super comfortable all night!
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Maze Dress
Sabina Musayev
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Pretty blouse
Very flattering, nice sleeves, pretty pattern
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Carmela Blouse
Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Well made, nice fit. I added a belt and jacket for a work event
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Dardelle Dress
BOSS
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful dress!
I rented this for a black tie optional wedding. The fabric is gorgeous. Like most other dresses of this style, it flared at the waist which added a little bulk there, but not too much. Pockets! I loved the subtle high low hem, not overdone but very stylish. I'm about 5'3" and wore two inch heels and the back of the 6R brushed the ground. I didn't think it was too long but it did get stepped on a couple times, so I started holding it up when walking around. I got so many compliments!
Floral Jacquard High Low Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Pretty pattern
Nice lightweight dress, very comfortable. It wasn't super flattering to my waist straight on, but I really like the print and got compliments all day so it was still great to wear.
Scarf Neck Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice fit and beautiful color
I'm usually between 4 and 6 and this 4 fit really well (maybe felt a bit tight but the end of the day but looked great!). The neckline drapes really nicely and I got a bunch of compliments on the color.
Merle Cowl Neck Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Way too low cut and clasps didn't work
The dress is gorgeous, but as you can see from the picture the V in front was way too low and the clasps didn't work. I could probably have pinned it, but it was also too long so it seemed like too much work overall. I ordered a 4 and am usually a 4 or 6, the 4 fit as I would've liked to wear it (except the ridiculously low cut) but I probably couldn't fit a 2. Disappointing because the dress is really beautiful.
Carlotta Maxi
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Great color, good fit
I'm generally between a 4 and a 6. The 6 fit nicely but I added a belt for some shaping, there's a chance I could've done a 4 but probably would've been less comfortable! Great color and classic lines.
Kelly Green Sterling Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute, well fitting LBD
Really nice fabric and fit. I wasn't sure how the ruffles would look since I'm on the petite side but they were cute and not overpowering at all. I would've been more comfortable in a 6 but the 4 was okay. Only complaint was the front pocket - pockets are nice, but this one was almost designed to create a tummy pooch whether there really is one or not! Would rent again in the larger size.
Ruffle Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful flowy dress
I only wore this to work but it would be great for a spring/summer occasion. I wore a tank underneath but could've done without if not at work. The floral pattern is so pretty, and something about the flow of the dress was so gorgeous - I felt very elegant while I walked! Definitely runs large since I usually rent a 4 at the very smallest and more often a 6.
Button Front Robe Dress
The Kooples
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute jumpsuit
I usually don't look that great in jumpsuits but this one was quite cute. Loved the flowy legs and surprisingly didn't make me look super short. The fit was a little odd - maybe a very short torso so it was kind of tight in the crotch all day, not unbearably so but just didn't seem to be any need for it (also, sorry TMI!). Also, I wish the zipper had been easier to pull down by yourself because it's a jumpsuit! Still overall would rent again.
Floral Tie Front Jumpsuit
Louna
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Overall large fit
I'm usually a small, sometimes an XS, and this blouse in small was way too big. Not only was it overall big, but the cuffs were huge (very loose on my wrists, which felt strange), and it almost seemed like the cuffs flared outward? which was odd. The fabric was nice and the ruffle in the front was cute, but because of the strange cuffs I don't think I would've worn even an XS if I'd gotten it.
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Berry Nico Blouse
The Jetset Diaries
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Really cute, subtle pattern
Cute dress for work. Everyone (including me) loved the lip print - would be a very cute subtle Valentine's day dress, but was good for a random March day too. Neckline is very low if you don't do the top button, I taped it closed rather than wear a cami. I wore it with black tights and ankle boots. Thought the sleeves were too puffy at first but the overall effect ended up working out.
Lips Crepe Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice work dress, didn't fit perfectly
Pretty much what I would've guessed for a DVF wrap dress - nice material, well constructed, but not the right fit for me. I needed a camisole underneath for work. The opening for the skirt was a bit more than I expected so I wore black stockings underneath to make it less shocking when it inevitably gapped (although it wasn't actually revealing anything). Sleeves were very long - I'm on the petite side so this isn't too surprising - I folded them underneath and that worked fine since the fabric was thick enough to stay put. Nice to wear once, and I'll try again with a short sleeve version and different fabric, but not a true love for me.
Cabernet Knit Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous color and amazing backless feature!
I wore this dress for a black tie beachfront wedding in Hawaii. The color, length, and fact it was backless were all perfect for this event! I think I would've fit better in a size 4P but only 2P was available. The straps were a bit tight in a way that's difficult to describe ... like my shoulder width or height was too much, so the strap that was supposed to lie under the bustline hiked up a bit and I had to adjust some throughout the night. But, the dress overall fit pretty well -- I am not generally a size 2 but agree with other reviewers that the dress is pretty forgiving due to the open back. And I was in love with the style so I didn't mind squeezing into a smaller size! Length was good to maybe a touch long with 3" heels, I am 5'3".
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Pink Crossback Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2P
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C