Amber's Reviews
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8 reviews
Not great for those with voluptuous figures
Whew, this dress is not for the faint of heart! I’m breastfeeding and voluptuous (34G before breastfeeding), so I was apprehensive about wearing a dress without a bra. I was reassured by previous reviews that the laced back provides enough support. All of the reviews talked about a lot of cleavage, but frankly, that’s most dresses for me. I rented both a 14 and a 16 so that I’d have a dress with extra cup capacity if needed. The waist of the 16 was way too big, so I had to wear the 14 instead (and even that waist was loose). For those of you who exceed a DD cup, consider yourself warned: you may not be popping out the top, but you’ll probably be on the cusp of showing a fair amount of side and/or underboob. I wore Cake silicone nipple covers and I’m glad I did, because they helped keep the front of the dress in place (although I could barely fit them within the confines of the dress cup). Nevertheless, I had to regularly readjust because my breasts were shimmying their way down with no support from the cups. No YMCA for me at this wedding! The dress is absolutely adorable, well constructed and in great condition, and I received many compliments, but I wouldn’t rent it again because I was too anxious about a wardrobe malfunction all night.
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Ruffle Tiered Cut-Out Floral Chiffon Dress
Ieena for Mac Duggal
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 34H
May not be the most flattering, but so comfortable!
I rented this dress for a desert vacation and I didn't want to return it! Was it flattering over my postpartum/Covid curves? Probably not, but I didn't care because I was sooooo comfortable. I wore a strapless bra as the fabric is a thick knit, but not quite thick enough. It's definitely a great pick for casual or relaxing activities.
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Cream Cami Button Front Midi Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F
Cute, but straps are long
As others have stated, the straps are a bit too long. I tried pinning them, but it wasn't a perfect solution. The dress is pretty comfortable, but the tiers weren't the most flattering look over my curves. It wrinkled easily so it didn't travel as well as I'd hoped, but it was fun to wear in the desert heat.
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Yellow Cutie Maxi
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F
Cute dress, but not great for postpartum bodies
I rented this dress for a wedding, but it pulled a bit too much around my postpartum/Covid midsection. I maybe could have pulled it off with some shapewear, but I didn't feel comfortable or confident, so I sent it back without wearing it.
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Sleeveless Ruffle Hem Maxi
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F
Desert chic: cool and lightweight even in the heat
I was looking for a dress for a wedding that met the "desert/boho chic" dress code, kept me cool, and flattered my postpartum/Covid body. This dress exceeded my expectations on all fronts. The fabric is a lightweight cotton and it swings easily to allow for a breeze, but isn't so thin that it's transparent. There's a small drawstring at the waistline that can allows one to adjust the waist to one's preference. Plus, it has pockets! This is probably my favorite RTR rental and one I wish I owned!
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Rema Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F
Understated but comfortable and flattering
I loved the length and cut of this wrap dress. The hem has some flounce to it, so it adds an extra dimension for those of us with curves. It fit me really well. I wore it for my partner's graduation, so I liked that the pattern wasn't too bold in photos. Really great dress!
Tie Waist Wrap Dress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F
Very comfortable, but longer than pictured
This jumpsuit was very comfortable. I'm short and very curvy, so it was ankle-length and somewhat unflattering over my thick thighs, but I wore it anyway because comfort was more important for the occasion. The fabric is stretchy, but it wasn't completely forgiving over cellulite, so I wore Spanx underneath for a smoother finish.
Amelie Knit Jumpsuit
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F
Lots of compliments!
This dress has a very flattering neckline, the length was great, and the sequins had not lost their sheen. It barely fit my curves, but it was still pretty comfortable and I loved wearing it!
Addison Sequin Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34F