Renee's Reviews
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Gorgeous dress!!!
I wore this dress as the maid of honor for a wedding. The color was beautiful. I go so many compliments on it. The dress does run long. I am 5' 3" and wore 3 inch heels and the bottom still dragged a bit. Other than the problem with the length, I feel the dress fit great.
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All Eyes On You Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 6P
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Back-up dress...
pretty color & the sequins & details are nice. However there seem to be 2 sections of extreme ducting at the hips in front. Way too much fabric or perhaps not good for people with shorter torsos as they looked lik pockets inside out. Long dresses are difficult for short people....still on the search as I couldn't wear it.
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Sequin Sand Ripple Gown
Z Spoke Zac Posen
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
This was a back-up dress which I didn't love. You have to have very square shoulders I think for the draping to look right. Personally, the jeweled built in belt area wasn't flattering. May look best on tall straight & narrow girls.
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I think Yigal azrouel may be my favorite designer! The dress is true to size. The color is a tiny bit lighter than the photos but still a pretty color. Pull-over dress and no zippers so do your hair & makeup after you get dressed! Loved this dress!!
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This was a back-up dress which I didn't love. You have to have very square shoulders I think for the draping to look right. Personally, the jeweled built in belt area wasn't flattering. May look best on tall straight & narrow girls.
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Loved loved loved this dress! Great for work to cocktails.
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Dress was cute but not on me. Recommend for olive to tan skin coloring. My summer tan was not there yet so I looked washed out. Also sheer so be careful of wearing during the day without a slip.
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The color of the dress is the only positive aspect for me. As reviewers have stated the shiny jersey is very shiny and does show as not a great quality. The skirt is WAY TOO SHORT. I am 5'3" and ordered a medium and let's just say i could never drop anything, sit down, or stretch my arms wearing this. Definitely made more for a straight & narrow as the ducting is not at all flattering in front or in back. As others have said the criss cross on top is too high over the left side and looks awkward. I have rented from Black Halo before and loved the dresses. This one did not fit at all. I am usually a 6/8 in BCBG and would never have thought I would have to consider a 12(L) in this dress. Plus the description says there is a hidden side zip which there isn't as it is a pullover.
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I am with mixed emotions about this dress. I think the most appropriate body type is for straight & narrow or petite. The belt is not very long in the small size and doesn't tie properly as in the photo. Perhaps if I had no waist at all it would look better. I also ordered the medium and it looks too baggy. I like the colors as it is "different" but the quality of the material can be improved. I am noticing 3 of the 6 dresses I rented seem to be cheaper quality material. I have rented from rtr before and hope to continue but if the material is going to be the cheapest possible, I may have to reconsider future rentals.
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Carbon Color Chaos Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute dress comfortable and fits well. I ordered the small and xs and the small fits fine. The only bit that is off is the color of the "red". It is more of a dark hot pink or fuchsia. I was planning to wear with red shoes....thank goodness I brought a pair of navy peep toe sling backs which matches much better.
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Color Block Perfection Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Just got the dress but thinking it is going to have to go back. I ordered the petite/small and am swimming in it. I wear a 6/8 in BCBG and 4/6 in Tracy Reese. The problem is there is no actual belting at the waist. The black band in the photo in front and back are just a black strip and it does not go all the way around. The model's dress would have had to been clipped tight. Such a shame as I love the tunic dresses for my work events in Vegas in August. I guess you can add your own belt to accessorize but I just don't have the right type of belt. It wore like a potato sack on me. :(
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North Star Butterfly Tunic
Anna Sui
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
The color and style is gorgeous as is the quality of the dress. There is a little bit of stretch in the body but definitely feels snug. Had to have help zip up the dress. Tight on top (34C). I ordered the 6 and can just squeeze into it. Unfortunately the 8 was not available. Gotta love SPANX!!!
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Champagne Hypnotizer Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
I felt this was a little bigger and looser but gorgeous dress! Tons of compliments! Get the smaller size as back-up if you prefer a better fit.
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I ordered both the M and L. I tried the L (8) and could not zip up past my chest. I am a 34C. Great dress but I think this is for very very slim waisted women...or you need someone to help you zip it. No eye-hook either at the top of the zipper to help....so sad as I wanted to wear this dress.
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Plaza Dress
Preen
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this dress! The color came a bit more on the teal side than the photos but still pretty color. Work it for work event!
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Neptune Jersey Draped Dress
Theory
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
This was a back-up dress which I didn't love. You have to have very square shoulders I think for the draping to look right. Personally, the jeweled built in belt area wasn't flattering. May look best on tall straight & narrow girls.
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Very Violet Draped Dress
Yigal Azrouël
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
With mixed emotions
I liked the style & rented for a conservative church wedding as a maid of honor dress. I just got the dress and the 4 was smaller than the 2. I have probably a little wider shoulder as i am athletic & it was pretty tight Also need to size up for a C cup. Hoping RTR can help me get the right size for this weekend's event otherwise back to the drawing board for dress search.
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Sequin Bell Sleeve Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
I felt this was a little bigger and looser but gorgeous dress! Tons of compliments! Get the smaller size as back-up if you prefer a better fit.
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Pansy Print Tunic
Tibi
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
The color of the dress is the only positive aspect for me. As reviewers have stated the shiny jersey is very shiny and does show as not a great quality. The skirt is WAY TOO SHORT. I am 5'3" and ordered a medium and let's just say i could never drop anything, sit down, or stretch my arms wearing this. Definitely made more for a straight & narrow as the ducting is not at all flattering in front or in back. As others have said the criss cross on top is too high over the left side and looks awkward. I have rented from Black Halo before and loved the dresses. This one did not fit at all. I am usually a 6/8 in BCBG and would never have thought I would have to consider a 12(L) in this dress. Plus the description says there is a hidden side zip which there isn't as it is a pullover.
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Red Carpet Dress
Black Halo
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved loved loved this dress! Great for work to cocktails.
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Black Jackie O Dress
Black Halo
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved the navy blue color and style!! Perfect dress for networking and comfortable!
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Perfect Parisian Sheath
Ports 1961
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute dress! Fit true to size!
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Sail Away Dress
Milly
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Dress was cute but not on me. Recommend for olive to tan skin coloring. My summer tan was not there yet so I looked washed out. Also sheer so be careful of wearing during the day without a slip.
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Carrie Dress
HALSTON
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful color. I had rented a Milly dress size 6 which was a bit snug. With this being a loser fit, I thought a 6 would work well but is too lose. the left side hangs down if not snugly fit. No zippers so it needs to fit the "right" body. I would have ordered the 2 or 4 but they did not have the sizes listed and I am sure a 0 would have been too small.
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Burgundy One shoulder draped dress
Yigal Azrouël
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
I rented a bit bigger than usual based on the comment of small through hips and it fit perfectly. Wore this to a Spring Wedding in Vegas. Very comfortable and well made. I usually wear a 6/8 BCBG and I Think the 6 fit much better than the 4. Had my hair up as well and it was very understated chich.
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Slinky origami sheath
Richard Chai
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
I think Yigal azrouel may be my favorite designer! The dress is true to size. The color is a tiny bit lighter than the photos but still a pretty color. Pull-over dress and no zippers so do your hair & makeup after you get dressed! Loved this dress!!
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Draped halter dress
Yigal Azrouël
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C