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Interview Slay All Day
Wore this to an interview recently and since I'm busty, i put a black cami underneath. Fit great just probs wouldn't feel comfy to wear this to work everyday due to my cleavage. Garment is made well and lined.
Coreen Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Black Halo for the Win!
Fit was incredible. Dress has a good amount of give as the fabric is stretchy but the lining and split take it to the next level. I felt sexy and the neck embellishment gave it a little something extra. Wore this to an all black and gold party.
Iggy Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: 18L
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Unlined and Unwearable (Too Tight)
I’m over garments that arent lined. You gotta go commando or wear a slip or be prepared to be fixing yourself allday. Way too short to be office appropriate, especially if you got a booty, and why are we still making dresses that show visible panty lines in 2019?!
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Pint Sleeveless Suit Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Couldnt make it Work-Tim Gunn
While the shirt in the chest area was too big, the arms and back were too small. Wonky sizing so be weary if your porportions are not traditional.
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Ashlyn Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: 2X
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Birthday Brunch To Remember
Rented this piece for a day party/brunch event in DC. And i felt sexy and comfy and ready to bust down (thotianna) in this. I was able to pull this on without unzipping it. It breathed all day and created the right amount of comfy chic for me to feel and look my best. Would buy it if it weren't so new and expensive
Savannah Jumpsuit
Hutch
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Brunch or Nah
It was a nah for me. Arms kept moving and I don't like to fidget with my clothes
Blue Floral Ruffle Blouse
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
It Gave More Cow than I thought...
Print became way too much on all this body-ody! Not for me but fit extremely well.
Spots Dress
LOST INK
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Not my cup of tea
Fit fine. Wasn't my style and not super flattering. Fabric was also sticking to itself
Faux Leather Demi Skirt
nha khanh
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Didnt fit
Couldn't even finish trying it on...thank you NEXT
Shane Seersucker Jumpsuit
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
I'm a little bit country
Wore this to my mom's surprise 70th. All the family was asked to wear white tees and jeans and I decided to do a Beyonce, All Night Long, less couture more boho chic take on it. Paired it with thrifted cowboy boots, layered gold necklaces and huge turquoise ring. Topped off with a fenty red lip. Got compliments galore all night long (see what I did there) and danced the night away. I was cool and the dress moved and breathed well for me. This outfit was ultimately an embodiment of my mom's style and she really loved the whole look. Thanks RTR. Will def rent again.
Antoinette Dress
Parker
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Bridal Luncheon Not Possible
Too tight
Hawaiian Print Tie Strap Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Not For Curves
Weird boning in the bodice that made if impossible For my over DDD chest to fit. Wouldn't accommodate mg size 16 booty either
Francesca Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Rented This For a 4th of July Tribute to the Late Designer
The dress breathes, it falls great off the body and has a chic-relaxed fit. I wore it as a bathing suit cover/dress for a 4th of July luncheon and pool party. Paired it with a neon two piece and wore the dress off the shoulders. I want to buy it. It feels like a piece every woman should have in her closet. This or something just as care free-chic. Def rent it. Also, sizing on this garment is super forgiving. Depending on what you are wearing it for, i'd recommend sizing down. I went bigger because of my shape and probs could gone one size down. But I was in no way frumpy in this. Moreover, given what I used it for, the bigger size was def the way to go.
Arrow Stripe Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Too much foopa, even with my spanx
Tried it on and was going for a retro update day to night look. Easy to get on and fabric was flowy, which worked well for the weather. Ended up not wearing it because i didn't feel it showcased my curves in the best light. The garment isn't as forgiving as I needed it to be to feel confident enough to wear it but for a different renter, all that could be different. I still recommend renting this piece.
Striped Elliot Romper
Hutch
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
A Lovely Work Option
Wore with a cami underneath. This is a very luxe garment. Lined and it has a gone with the wind twirl effect. I like it. Color looked great on me and coworkers loved it.
Kiera Wrap Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
It can fit my iphone 6plus in it's otterbox defender case, so im pleased.
Would buy it if it wasn't so expensive with the Unlimited discount.
Rose Gold Envelope Clutch
Loeffler Randall
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Too Tittylicious For The Office
I looked amazing. But it may have been too risqué for the office. I even pinned it at my bust but that helped only a small amount. My cup runneth over, if you know what I mean. I felt great in it. Dress is true white and not ivory, which i love. It's lined so def bot see-through. The fabric is really high quality and it hugged in all the right places. And my cleavage was showcased in this garment. I wish the body didn't have to be an apology in the work place but it was a bit much for my 9-5. I still killed it though!
Carolyn Wrap Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
I Hated This Dress, Until I Put It On
Took a risk getting this. Rented it for a med school graduation brunch and ceremony. Knew I needed to be comfy and chic. Wanted to be more LA with a laid back style. Got this in the mail and was resigned to just return it. But I stepped out in faith and brought it with me anyway. This is my testimony because I was so sure I would look like an unmade bed. Wouldn't you know people kept complimenting me on it all day!? I paired it with metallic flats and lots of arm candy. Was very pleased with the way it photographed and wore all day.
Black Printed Shirtdress
Tome
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
Hard to wear a bra with this!
Would have rated it more highly but I just couldn't. My bra strap is visible in all photos and I'm not down with that. But the 16 fit well. Besides the fact that the zipper kept coming down throughout the night. I was dancing and mingling and hosting and constantly fixing the garment. No bueno. But in all honesty, I had an ulterior motive. Pair this with Fenty Beauty's Killawatt Foil Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset and you will most definitely make them salivate!
Pink Sebastapol Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
2nd Time Renting This
Does everything it's supposed to do. Would consider buying but it really needs to be smaller
Blush Kiss Dress
Julia Jordan
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
It was a bit One Note
Wore it to work, it was fine. Big everywhere but in the bust. I was fixing it all day. Also the belt is detachable so they send it in that annoying little bag with it's own barcode on it. Too much of a hassle for me to ever get again. And the garment doesn't end up looking like that on you unless you work at Papyrus and know how to tie the damn bow like the picture.
Crimson Red Shirtdress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 40H
Didn't Know What To Expect...Pleasantly Surprised
Rented for summer work day. Regular office work, nothing too special to do. No meetings but this dressed flowed well in the heat. Ruffles were fun and flirty and not as matronly as I thought it looked online. Complimented my frame well. Paired with rose gold sandal, chunky heel with and ankle strap.
Ikat Adelina Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 40H
Not for women with a larger bust
Wish I could have worn this one. Wouldn't zip. But fit great everywhere else. If it had been one size larger I think it def would have worked. Don't recommend for women with wider back and large bust
Royal Dream Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 40H
Perfect Summer Work Dress
Paired with a taupe suede pump. Received many compliments and felt feminine and comfy in the summer of DC for a procurement meeting
Ditsy Floral Bianka Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 40H
Didnt wear. Very small in the bust area
Didn't fit. Didn't wear it
Cream Carolina Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 40H
Elegant, with room to dance!
Dress fit well and allowed me to move quite fluidly throughout the night and dance. I felt elegant and this color worked well for the night time wedding. I wanted a different dress for the wedding but RTR didn't have it available to ship to me in time.
Cobalt Multi Ruffle Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 30C
too formal for what I intended so ended up returning without wearing
i was expecting a slightly elevated work maxi option but it's hard to dress this gown down. This could be worn to a wedding so I didn't end up wearing and just returned.
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White Gardenia Maxi
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
I had, High Hopes!
Lol hope you sang a long with the title! Yeah, wanted this to work so bad. Was going to pair it with platform sneakers/ oxfords and the dress definitely wasn't ready for all my jelly. My body was too bootylicious.
Gingham Ruffle Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 40H
never wore. rented in 16 and 18 and neither would button over my bust. disappointing
not for me
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Army Green Shirtdress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
If you are a fashionista on your economical and environmental ish, do it.
Done for selfish and self care reasons, I became an unlimited member and I love my ever expanding closet. RTR is stepping their game up in the plus size arena too. While I have to rent mostly online, I'm fortunate enough to live near a store and go in to see new merch. Customer service has been A1 and I will say that it isn't cheap but I don't aspire to wear clothes that aren't well made so it has been well worth the investment.
RTR Unlimited
Rent the Runway
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Did not have to wear a bra with this so you know I loved it!
Y'all im a 40HH. This dress was so tight, I got to free ball it. Off this fact alone, I would rent again. I will say that with a spanx, this was still hugging me. This dress was a celebration of curves for me and I loved it. But it def isn't for the faint of heart. I thought it was tasteful but very tight and sexy. Not restrictive tight but I am glad I went with the 18! 10 points for Christian Siriano because he designs for every woman and every shape. I loved it.
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Grass Green Slip Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Recommended by a stylist at the Georgetown store. And she was so right!
Wore with the ML Web cocktail dress with the high low drama in a summer peach. These earrings were the statement piece I needed to set off my wedding look.
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Livia Drop Earrings
Elizabeth Cole
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
I felt like the bell of the ball at my friend's brunch wedding.
Rented with a co-worker and this dress was just what I needed. Great feel and the high-low hem added drama and bit of panache! For the chestier women, I recommend going up a size. I'm a 38-40 HH and the 16WR would not work due to my bust. I also ordered earrings with it and received tons of compliments but more importantly felt and looked amazing.
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Coral Spiderweb Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Elegant, sexy and demure
I was feeling so thin in this dress and rented it for a foundation reception for work. This dress is spring personified and I loved feeling so cinched at the waste and glamorous. I mean sophisticated elegance, what more could you ask for! Wore a spank and it zipped up like a glove. Also, i'm chesty (HH) and this was not inappropriate for the occasion.
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Pink Multi Floral Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
That Christian Siriano, he just gets me. NOW TWIRL!
I wore this for a work event/convention and paired with a white secretary blouse with billowing sleeves and tights with a smart flat. I accessorized with an acrylic statement necklace and had a lot of fun. Tons of compliments. This dress is neoprene so super forgiving and form-fitting at the same time. I could have rented the 16 but was uber comfy in the 18. There is also ribbing or some sort of structure sewn into the hem of the skirt of this dress that grabs the attention when walking and sets this apart from your typical workday look. Can't say enough good things about this one.
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Black Checked Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Paired with a Maxi Coat/Blazer and I turned heads, HUNNY!
This dress is a true constructed Midi. There is little movement with it. I'm not talking about the fabric, more about the fit. I was feeling a bit bloated personally so I felt constricted in this and I wore it for a work day. I paired it with a pink maxi blazer for a professional look and received tons of compliments. But I could not bend over in this one. That may have had nothing to do with the dress and way more to do with my heaviness at the time of wearing. The 16 fit like a glove and I def wore a spanx. I'd rent again in a heart beat and the feminine cut of the midi length was a lovely touch. Probs wouldn't do something this tight again for work.
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Multi Floral Embroidered Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
RENT it. This dress is summer-time sadness and Whimsy all rolled into one!
Rented this for a Saturday dressy casual look and pared with Vince Camuto Winchell moto boots. Wore to a work brunch that I was throwing for some awardees. Got many compliments and decided to go with a size up from what I usually am because comfort was my primary goal. I was also a bit bloated and the 18 was a godsend. I'm unlimited so there was no back up size option and I'm full figured so the decision to do tights and moto boots made the length a lesser concern but I def couldn't drop it like it was hot in this with all my booty. Since this was a work event that was out of the question though. I loved it. My NY style def came out with this one. And the details of the dress were so romantic.
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Embroidered Mesh Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
i've rented before this is a great dress. great fit for women with curves.
N/A
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Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Rented through unlimited for work event. Cut is way too low. This dress is better for leisure.
Flowly, could put on over my head, waste doesn't really cinch without the tie in the back. light, airy and very feminine design. Comfortable fit.
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Floral Piper Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H
Doesn't fit. Returning. It felt small for a 16 but I am a 16W
N/A
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Gunmetal Faux Leather Skirt
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 40H