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Summer
I wore this to my friend’s bridal shower. It was an appropriate summer party dress. I wore a strapless bra but unfortunately you could see it in the back. Otherwise very cute and comfortable. Wore the XS and for reference I’m 5’5 113lbs.
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Crossover Halter Mini Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun!
I wore this to my sons first birthday party. It was comfortable and adorable. I got many compliments.
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Will Dress
STINE GOYA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Summer Color
I rented this for a black tie wedding in the summer in Washington, DC. FYI This brand runs small. I can sometimes fit into a Likely 0, but this time I couldn't even zip the 0 up so had to wear the 2 and it was also TIGHT (I had a baby seven months ago). Love the dress though, thick fabric, didn't wrinkle. Wore silver accessories. I didn't wear a bra with it but you could wear a normal bra I think.
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Nicolette Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 2P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Showstopper
I wore this dress at 13 weeks pregnant so I went with the size 2 instead of the 0. I would have been more comfortable in the size 4. I still think the dress runs TTS though. Other commenters said the straps were too long so I brought safety pins with me, but it turns out they fit me perfectly--maybe because I have a longer torso (not super long, but I guess longer than others). The fabric is thick, feels like excellent quality, does not wrinkle. I would rent this again!
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Navy Floral Malia Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32C
Florals for spring...groundbreaking
I rented this for a day time wedding in DC. I wanted something colorful and different from what I normally rent (which is basically just solid colors). This fit me very well and stayed up without me having to do much adjusting. I didn't wear a bra with it because there was no dancing anyway so I didn't feel the need, and it worked totally fine. You could definitely wear a strapless bra though if you needed to.
Teal Strapless Jacquard Dress
Aidan AIDAN MATTOX
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32D
Very Blue Hue
I wore this dress to the White House Hanukkah Party. It was just lovely! It stayed in place and I had no problems wearing a strapless bra with it.
Ruffle Off The Shoulder Dress
Chelsea28
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Green With Envy
I wore this dress to a gala in DC and it did not disappoint! Several people stopped and asked me about it. I was able to wear a regular bra with no problems.
Emerald Scarlet Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Lady in Red
This dress was a little big on me in the hips and tush, which is why I gave it 4 stars. Other than that, it's very pretty and can be either cocktail or black tie optional appropriate. I wore a strapless bra with it comfortably.
Red Mirrors Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Embroidery is gorgeous
I wore this to a summer wedding in Washington DC. It is very pretty, the embroidery is lovely, and the colors are vibrant. I'm giving it four stars because it was just a tiny bit big in the hips, but you really can't notice. It's strangely tight where the skirt flounces out. I can see why for some it may be a strange fit, but it really is a stunning dress.
Kirana Dress
VONE
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Glamorous Ruffle
I rented this dress for my engagement brunch. I loved it! It was very glamorous with the side ruffle detail. It has a shift dress type of fit so it's not tight but not loose. It's really lovely. I wore a strapless bra with it.
Luca Ruffle Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Magenta Me Likey
I wore this dress to a bar mitzvah in FL. Really vibrant and beautiful color. Dress is super snug though so keep that in mind. I didn't wear a bra because it was tight enough to hold me in.
Sangria Claire Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely Lace
I loved this dress! It is so unique and glamorous. I wore a strapless bra with it. The dress was a bit snug in the bust but I managed to wiggle the zipper up anyway. I would say this dress runs small--like the way an elizabeth and James dress would fit.
Iris Lace Dress
UnitedWood
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Mermaid Vibes
Loved this dress! I wore it to a formal gala in DC. It made me feel like a hot pink mermaid. Fit great and I opted to not wear a bra. Paired it with 3.5 inch nude heels and a nude clutch. Would definitely rent this again in other colors!
Pink Millbury Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Drop Dead in Red
I LOVED this dress. I wore it to a black tie optional wedding in Miami. It made me feel like the dancing girl emoji. Fit well, very snug, just like all Elizabeth and James dresses. I wore a push up bra plus the dress holds you in which made the girls look especially good! I danced all night and got so many compliments. Paired with silver heels and silver clutch. Wish they made this in other colors!
Scoop Flounce Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Berry South Beach
I rented this dress for a rehearsal dinner/party on south beach. It's sexy and short which was what I was going for. It fit me well, fabric is thick and held me in. I did wear a strapless bra with one of the removable straps on the left side.
Berry Coralisa Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Winter Blues
I wore this dress for my engagement photo shoot in Washington, DC. The dress is well made, runs small but has a bit of a shift dress kind of look. I didn't wear a bra because I felt it was snug enough to be supportive. Our Photographer, Anna Kardos (@annakardosphoto) really did an amazing job making me feel especially beautiful in this dress.
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Blue Jerard Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Capitol Pink
I wore this dress for my engagement photo shoot in Washington, DC. The dress is well made, runs small, and is just a lovely classic fit and color. I didn't wear a bra because I felt it was snug enough to be supportive. Elizabeth and James is one of my favorite RTR go tos because they fit girls who have that string bean type body so well! Our Photographer, Anna Kardos (@annakardosphoto) really did an amazing job making me feel especially beautiful in this dress.
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Pink Kenna Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
White for the Bride to Be!
I wore this dress to my engagement party. It is a cute dress but it is very tight, so much so that I didn't need to wear a bra. Comfortable to move around in but needed help from a friend to zip me up (and out!). I tried to steam the wrinkles out of the lower half of it but to no avail.
Kaysen Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
PANK!
I rented this dress for a work dinner. It was very flattering and super cute. It was very tight though--so tight that I didn't need to wear a bra and I also needed my friend to zip me up! But don't get me wrong, once I was in it, it was perfectly comfortable.
Pink Liza Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 34C
Something Navy
I wore this dress to a black tie ball in DC in January. The fit was excellent. I am 5'5 and slender and this was nice and snug on me, but not uncomfortable at all. I wore a sticky bra, but you could probably wear a strapless bra if it is low enough in the back. The fabric is thick and the dress feels well made. I wore 3.5 inch silver heels and the height was perfect, didn't drag at all. I would rent this again in other colors for sure!
Navy Marina Cutout Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
THINK PINK
What a cute and fun cocktail dress! I wore this to a bat mitzvah in Palo Alto in the summer. In my opinion, the fit is true to size and I am a true size zero. I wore a strapless bra and decided to add a removable strap on my left shoulder (the side of the dress with the detail) for extra support. However, I could have not worn a bra at all and felt supported. Very comfortable and easy to dance in, not much stretch though.
Pink Pabla Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Ideal Teal
I wore this dress to a birthday party in Palm Beach in December. Perfect cocktail attire, and hits just below the knee. I wore a strapless bra with it with no issues--my only complaint is that it was a little big in the hips as you can see in the photo. I've had this issue with another Likely dress. But it wasn't noticeable enough to not wear. So girls built like string beans keep this in mind!
Turquoise Helena Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Showstopper
This is probably the sexiest dress I've ever rented from RTR and I'm glad I did! I wore this to a black tie wedding in South Florida during the summer. The dress is gorgeous, well made, and quite heavy. You cannot wear a bra with this so I used medical tape to secure the girls. The length was perfect with 4inch heels. The straps were a bit big (probably because I didn't quite fill out the dress) and I had to keep checking to make sure the tape wasn't showing--it was minor though. Overall, I really enjoyed wearing this dress and dancing all night!
Antique Silver Lucy Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Shift & Sparkle
This is a really eye-catching shift dress because the sequin detail is very ornate. I wore it to a rehearsal dinner in South Florida during the summer. I wore a regular bra with it and there were no issues with the straps showing. You can really wear this for almost any occasion because it's so fun yet, you're still covered up on top!
Copper Fleur Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Sexy and Sophisticated
I felt very pretty (and sexy) in this dress! It reveals just the right amount of skin without going overboard. I wore this to a black-tie optional wedding in Georgia in May. Most of the women were wearing short lace dresses so it was totally appropriate. You absolutely cannot wear a bra with this dress so in order the keep the girls in place, I used medical tape (google kim kardashian boob tape trick). The medical tape stayed in place all night even as I danced without any wardrobe malfunctions. Such a cute dress, I wish they had it in other colors so I can rent again!
Cobalt Lace Illusion Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Chic Garden Party
The embroidery on this dress really adds something special and makes it very pretty and feminine. I wore this to a rehearsal dinner for a wedding in Georgia in May. It fit me perfectly and was very comfortable to wear throughout the evening. The back dips a bit low and you could see the very tippy top of my bra clasp...but my hair covered it plus you really couldn't tell so I didn't mind.
Royal Blue Floral Tulle Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Classic red dress
This dress is just lovely. I wore it to a formal event in Palm Beach. The size 0 fit me perfectly. I wore sticky boobs to make sure no bra lines were visible and I felt supported and secure as the dress is snug. If you're in between sizes, I suggest sizing up because even though I selected that it runs true-to-size, it is very snug but at the same time very comfortable. The slit up the side is sexy but still classy enough for a formal event. I recommend trying it out!
Red Stillwell Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful beading
I really loved this dress! It fit so well and was very elegant. But even with 4inch heels, it was very long and dragged a tiny bit. Definitely difficult walking up a flight of stairs, so try to avoid that. I wore a sticky bra because the back is open--which by the way gives the dress some sex appeal. Would definitely recommend this dress!
Jadore Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Radiant in Red
I wore this dress to a black tie Inaugural Ball and it was simply lovely. It was very form fitting and unforgiving to panty lines. I made sure to wear an extra thin thong. Since the back is see-through mesh, I wore a sticky bra which also helped boost my cleavage. This dress is very much true to size. I wore a zero and it was a TRUE zero. Snug and all. Some say Nicole Miller runs small, but I think her sizing is very accurate. Anyway, I loved this dress: It's just the right amount of sexy and chic. Would rent again in other colors.
Red Deep Love Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect in Pink!
This dress was stunning! I wore it to a black tie charity event benefitting breast cancer research (hence the pink!). With 4 inch heels, the length was just right. The back is low so I wore a sticky bra. I felt like a pink mermaid all night! I wish they had this in other colors because I would definitely rent again!
Full Heart Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
So much glam!
I LOVED this dress. I wore it to a black tie wedding in NY in December. It fit like glove and I decided not to wear a bra because the back is so low (braless and flawless!). I am 5'5 and even with 3.5inch heels, it dragged a little, but not too the point where I was tripping. It was very elegant and I stood out in a sea of boring black gowns. I will likely rent this again in other colors.
Night at the Oscars Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 34C
The hot pink and intricate beading made me stand out!
I am 5'5, 100lbs, 34C and I rented this in a 0. I wore this to a Sinatra themed party over the summer. It fit beautifully and was very comfortable. I was able to wear a strapless bra without it showing in the back. Would rent this again!
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Ring Around Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Conservative cut but beading makes it flashy and trendy!
I am 5'5, 100lbs, 34C bust and I rented this in a 0. This is a lovely, classy dress. It was not tight, but not super loose either. I had room in hips, but not enough where it looked baggy. The dress is substantial with the beading and very comfortable. The event was a black tie gala--the younger women wore short dresses, while the older women were in longer gowns. I felt that this held up well since the beading is so intricate. However, I did feel it's more cocktail-y than black tie. But that was my mistake! Would rent again for something more cocktail attire.
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Black Chrysler Shift
Vie la V
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C