The dress fit well and was flattering. The fabric of the crochet layer was more casual than I was expecting, and it was pretty worn, with some noticeable snags. I felt a bit underdressed at my evening event.

Navy Beaux Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 5

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 142lbs

Bust: 32D

This was a weird rental. I almost felt like I got a different dress than the other reviewers. The fabric basically looks like a tapestry, and it wasn't as vibrant as I thought it would be. It definitely looks better in photos than in real life. I usually wear a 2 in styles like this, but the rib cage was pretty tight, even in the 4. The fit wasn't very flattering--it was a bit too short and the waist was a bit too high. The dress would definitely look better on a shorter person.

Citrus Sorbet Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 32D

This was a fun one! Not something I'd normally pick out, but my boyfriend told me about his friend's Gatsby-themed birthday party the week before and by that time, pickings were slim. Both the 40 and the 42 gave me the shift look I wanted (with plenty of room for hips), so I went with the 40 for a bit less fabric. I was expecting the keys to be white for some reason, but they're ivory. The length was perfect for a cocktail party. I got lots of compliments--mostly on the novelty since this isn't an especially flattering cut. I would rent it again!

Piano Key Shift

Moschino Cheap And Chic

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Size Worn: 40

Usual Size: 2

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 131lbs

Bust: 34C

This was such a fun one! The 2L fit perfectly and the length was perfect with 3" heels. I didn't even bother trying on the 4. The dress isn't fitted below the waist and gives plenty of room for curvier hips. My usual strapless bra didn't work, so I went with a sticky bra instead. Also the hanger loops were a little annoying but I definitely could have fixed that with some tape.

Dipping Dots Gown

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 2L

Usual Size: 2

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 131lbs

Bust: 32D

This is a great little dress. I loved the fluorescent orange (though it was good to have advance warning from other reviewers about the color, since I was expecting coral), and this is a perfect dress to rent because once you've been photographed in highlighter orange, you may not want to wear the dress again. The fit was really flattering and the neckline and flutter sleeves are so pretty. However, it's not an effortless dress for a few reasons. The first is that it was pretty short, especially when I sat down. The neckline is high and occasionally felt like it was choking me (certainly not a dealbreaker, but noticeable), and the bra snaps dug into my shoulders a bit. It was also a little too tight around the hips with a little too narrow of a hemline. I had to make sure to take smaller steps and be careful when bending over. The 4 gave me more room on bottom but also on top, which made it less flattering than the 2. Despite the few issues, I wore the dress for 12 hours and loved it (and got lots of compliments!).

Katrina Blouson Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 32D

This is a pretty, easy-to-wear bracelet that works with a lot of different outfits. I wore it a couple of times during my rental period. It's slightly looser than I expected, but shiny gold and heavy enough to feel quality. I loved the look and you definitely can't beat the price!

Checkmate Bracelet

Slate & Willow Accessories

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Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 32D

I ought to have listened to other reviews more, as they were spot on. The 2 fit the best and was mostly passable from the front, but it was tight enough around my hips to pucker in the back. At the same time, there was a bunch of extra fabric billowing at the small of my back. Very unflattering. I tried the 4 but then the top was much too large, and as others have mentioned, the T in the back was several inches too long. In any case, there was no way to make either size work. 2 stars because I can see this dress being really flattering on the right body type. It just wasn't on mine.

Playing with Fire Dress

Yigal Azrouël

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Size Worn: NONE

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 32D

This is a great dress. Super versatile and easy to accessorize. I actually preferred the way the 2 fit and would have worn that one for a date or party, but I went for the more conservative 4 for this particular wedding. The length and neckline work well to balance out the back, and the color is a bright, rich pink. There was some excessive ruching in the waist in both the 2 and the 4, which is the reason for the 4 stars. Also, the dress was showing some definite wear, like some of the paint being stripped off the zipper and the hook and eye clasp missing, though I doubt it was anything anyone else noticed. Overall, I really loved this one and would rent it again.

Wall Street Woman Dress

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 32D

The color is beautiful in person, and the lace is super soft and comfortable. I liked wearing the dress, but as others have mentioned, it's really cut more for straight and narrow types. The dress was fairly fitted across my hips but loose in the waist, especially in the back. I would have to size up to get that true shift fit, and then it would have been too baggy everywhere. Adding a belt would have helped a lot, but the dress was already borderline too short for the function I wore it to (my boyfriend's company holiday party) so I left off the belt and added opaque black tights. I didn't notice much difference between the 0 and the 2 except that the arms in the 0 were a bit too tight.

Portrait of Elegance Shift

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 32D