Patricia's Reviews
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Fabric Tape, Fabric Tape, Fabric Tape
You need a lot of fabric tape or a large bust. The outfit is so pretty but you need to be very well endowed to pull it off!
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Wine Sloan Jumpsuit
Hutch
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
You'll need fabric tape!!
I loved this dress! I'm a B to C cup and the bust area was HUGE. Be prepared for lots of fabric tape. I loved the cut outs in this dress. I felt a little sexy but I also felt classy. The plunging neckline is so much fun... but again be prepared for fabric tape to make sure nothing falls out!!!
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Navy Cutout Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Not meant for those with hips
I loved the feel of the fabric. It was a nice, sturdy dress. The mermaid-esque cut does not flatter those of us who have hips.
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Black Albury Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Really cute. Wish I could have worn it!
I wish I could wear this one. The cutout makes it sexy while still letting you feel covered. However, it's not flattering for bigger thighs and so it was tight there and caused some weird lines around the crotch area. The fabric is great and the top is so cute.
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Jada Jumpsuit
Black Halo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Really nice but...
If you have slightly broader shoulders this may not be the dress for you since it'll put the neckline further apart and possibly cause a wardrobe malfunction even with fashion tape. It's a beautiful dress, the fabric is great and sucks everything in nicely, but the top is just an odd fit. I wish I could have worn it!
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Black Mason Gown
Solace London
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Nice jumpsuit, but tight in the thighs
This jumpsuit is GORGEOUS. I wish I was able to wear it. The top is great, the open back is super sexy, but my thighs weren't skinny enough for this outfit. The next size up wasn't available so I wasn't able to try it.
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Black Anchors Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Awesome dress!
The size 8 wasn't available so I went with the 10. It was a bit big in the bust area, but I expected that due to the size. I usually wear Spanx with my dresses but I couldn't with the open back. That's OK though because the fabric is super forgiving on any figure. This is a great dress.
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Hard Rock Sheath
Cut 25
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect for my Dirty 30 brunch!
Perfect for any weather. I didn't even need a bra. Only downside: I couldn't keep it!
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Cherry Twist Mini Dress
For Love and Lemons
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Pretty dress, but couldn't wear it
This dress is gorgeous. However, you need Barbie-width arms to wear it. (OK, that's an exaggeration but you do need slim arms.) The size 8 fit everywhere just up until the arms.
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Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Medium is more like a large
It's a nice dress but it was so big! This was my backup dress and I couldn't even wear my backup.
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Tie Sleeve Knit Dress
525 America
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
PERFECTION!
Wore to bridal shower. I'm a bridesmaid. Because of this dress.... voted best dressed! Highly recommend this dress.
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Wandering Vine Rebecca Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect for a Gala!
It fit really well. I have a small chest so I was fine with petals and double sided tape. It was almost 80 degrees outside and this dress was just light enough. I covered what I wanted covered and showed off what I wanted showed off. I love this dress!
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Side Part Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Great dress
I wore a similar dress to a wedding in June so I knew right off the bat that the bust was going to be too large and the straps too long. You'll need a lot of fabric tape and a backless push-up bra. I recommend also finding a way to pin the straps to make them shorter. I love that this style has pockets too. The butterfly clasp at the top of the dress was missing (which I've found happens at least 50% of the time on RTR dresses) but the zipper itself is good enough to handle without the clasp.
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Neutral Stripe Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Loved it, but didn't wear it
Rented this as a second option to wear to a wedding. Beautiful dress and great quality.
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Osseo Gown
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful, but tight at the ribcage and loose at the bust
Well, the way it was shipped to me was in a cardboard box with the other dresses I rented. So this came wrinkled. Loved the colors. It zipped up perfectly until it got just below my bust and then I knew it wouldn't zip all the way up. But I also knew it was going to be really loose at the bust. I wish I could have worn it, but it just wasn't going to happen.
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Viola Colorblock Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
An Unforgettable Dress for an Unforgettable Night!
Wore this for my 29th birthday party. I go between a size 4 and a 6. The 4 wasn't available to ship, but the 6 still came. Glad I got the 6. Backless bra is a must-have, but if you're not well-endowed you can get away with no bra. There's sequins so it can get a little itchy, but totally tolerable. It's a great length if you want to show some leg but not too much leg.
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Eyes of Gold Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Compliments all night-- and it has pockets
I said it runs true to size-- except for the very top. The problem with this is the straps. They're really long! We pinned them to the dress to make it. And be prepared for a low neckline. You'll need a plunging bra. Compliments all night and it was so much fun to wear.
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Bright Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Just what I needed!
Just as described and just the perfect size earring. I don't like the big, gaudy things. This was just the right size!
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Blue Skies Drop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Runs small but gorgeous dress
I've found that RTR dresses have some zipper and clasp issues, but that's fine. Dress stayed up all night.
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Meet at Midnight Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Good
A little heavy and looked a little cheap, but not like you got it at Claire's or something. Perfect for the occasion I needed it for though, so it was good.
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Victorian Crystal Statement Necklace
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Can I Keep It!?
Perfection all around. Fits a lot of stuff and looks really cute!
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Tropic quilted clutch
Love Moschino Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful but tight on top
Normally a perfect size 4 in all aspects of a dress but this time I needed the 6. It's really narrow on top so if you have a broader back you might want to size up. This is overall a gorgeous dress. It's a vibrant, rich color that'll make you stand out in a crowd and be the best-dressed at your event. And it has pockets! There's an internal zip-up corset to help keep the dress up, but it was sort-of broken on both dresses, which I've found a common factor with the RTR dresses (sadly). The fabric is heavy but breathable (survived an outdoor wedding ceremony in the summer!). Overall adored the dress. Wished I could have kept
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Sunshine Day Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
It twirls! It stays up! It looks beautiful!
The dress has an upper-body zip inside of the dress- almost like a built-in strapless bra, which is great--- except that it was broken. RTR said they would rush me another dress up to $50, which is cool, but my heart was set on this. The dress was able to stay up anyway, which is awesome!! The fabric is a bit heavy so you might sweat if you're at an outside wedding. I never had to worry about the dress falling down; it stayed put the whole night. The color is a bit different than what you see in the picture, but still beautiful. I wish I could keep it!!!
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Cyndi Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but ouch!
I have larger ears so I thought that these could work. It's not the jewelry's fault my ears are long, but ouch! They have a side clasp to grip your ear and they're heavy. I wish I could have worn them!
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Petunia Stone Ear Crawler
Marchesa Jewelry
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B
Short and tight- just right for the occasion!
Wore this for a bachelorette party. I'm 5'8" and so the dress was pretty short. I knew that a sequin dress would be a bit scratchy, but the inside of my upper arms were really tender at the end of the night. The dress is very tight and low cut. Make sure you have the right bra and shapewear and you're ready for a night out!
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Melinda Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36B