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Cute dress for many occasssions
This dress is great to dress up or dress down. Red isn't a color I typically wear but even in the leopard print it didn't feel like too much. The sleeves, neckline and waist were all great. The dress liner was really tight on my hips and would ride up when I sat down.
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Girl On Fire Faux Wrap Dress
Sanctuary
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect for a party!
Fun, flirty, and comfortable with plenty of shine! It was easy to wear and flattering. Can't wear a bra but the draped neckline makes it ok even for busty gals. Looking at the pictures now, I would have belted it to highlight my waist. As the evening cooled down I added a black faux leather jacket. Loved this dress!
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Zherra Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
love the look but too short
The blue sequins on this dress are perfection! Dressy and fun but not as flashy as it would be in silver or gold. I loved the v-neck, flattering but not too showy, and the sleeves. The length was VERY short on my curvy hips and bum. It would have worked for bachelorette party or night out with girlfriends but wasn't right for the event I was attending.
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Party Girl Mini Dress
Free People
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
casual and bright vacation piece
The neckline was exactly what I was looking for coverage on my chest to avoid too much sun. The over-sized arm holes were difficult and cut very wide, expect your bra to show. This dress shape did not flatter my curves but it was my best option for a hot day. Be careful of the thin fabric, the dress did begin tearing at a bottom seam.
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Navy Garden Gate Halter Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
breezy and casual for a hot sunny day
The dress is as expected- comfortable and easy. I wore this to a tennis tournament in Palm Spring and it worked great in the extreme heat. The arm holes are over-sized so expect to wear a bralette that will be seen. The waist seam is not flattering in the back, it fell too low and was across the widest part of my backside. I'm short (5'3) so a platform sandal was ideal at the end of the back when I was in flats the long back was dragging on the ground.
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La Mar Maxi Dress
Free People
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
looked good, felt good
Loved the easy fit and pattern. I wore it with black skinny jeans and a jean jacket. My fiance noticed the top and suggested I buy it because he thought it looked so good.
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Darby Top
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
it's a stand out print in a perfect shape
I'm short (5'3) and curvy, especially my hips so I usually stay away from long skirts but this parrot print was calling my name. So glad I went for this Milly combo, it was fun and garnered compliments all night. I wore the size 12 skirt and it fit perfectly giving just a peak of skin with the crop top. The length was much much longer on me than is shown on the model so tall wedges were a must.
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Toile Print Skirt
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
festive and fun
A crop top and skirt style is really out of my comfort zone but this Milly combo seemed perfect for attending a friends beach wedding in Mexico. I'm so glad I went for it because it was unique and the print made me so happy. I ordered the size 12 top worried about it being tight around my rib cage or showing too much skin, the size 10 would have been perfect. You can see in the pictures there was a lot of room in the bust and it didn't lay flat at the under arm and shoulder area. One size down would have be more figure flattering but I loved it anyway.
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Toile Print Halter Top
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
pretty but not a good fit for curves
I suspected this dress would run a little small as I have experienced that with Nanette Lepore in the past and it did. The dress fit but it wasn't as flattering as I would have liked on my curvy figure. The fabric is beautiful and the cut is tastefully appropriate, I wore this to my finances' company holiday party. The attached photo was taken at the end of a long evening of drinks when I got home and realized I don't have any other pictures.
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It Girl Shift
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
You'll want to wear it again
I ordered this dress to wear to an outdoor concert on vacation, it was perfect! The comfort of this dress made me wear it twice and a friend ask if she could try it. I wore it in the evening with wedges and then for my flight home with with flat sandals. The neckline allows a regular bra and is flattering. The length and slits on the sides work on any height without looking too heavy the way maxi dress sometime do. The color and design on the fabric make it stand out. It looks luxe but is a very thin lightweight fabric. Not too sheer but it doesn't feel as expensive as it looks. Great for packing as it doesn't wrinkle. The Kate Spade Aqua Geo Necklace was a perfect pair with this dress.
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Maristar Green Dress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
shades of turquoise and seafoam
A great necklace that would pair well with so many dress! Eye catching but not distracting, this is a great necklace with adjustable length clasp. It laid flat and once I had it on I didn't fuss with it even once.
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Aqua Geo Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
wrong dress for the event
This wasn't the dress I selected but was chosen by a RTR stylist when my first choice because unavailable. Unfortunately, it was all wrong for my event, a baby shower, but it also didn't fit. I have an hourglass shape and this was far too narrow in the hips. A pretty color and embroidered fabric would make this good for another person and an evening event.
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Azalea Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
summer print perfection
This dress stands out in a crowd. A simple silhouette with a flattering neckline. The material is thin but a good quality, it didn't feel too sheer. The length was long on me, I had to wear a 4 inch platform heels. I ordered the medium and large, either would have worked but the medium won out because it fit on top a little better. This dress is ideal for a day time event or a vacation.
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Spring Darling Maxi Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
pretty, well fitting, and comfortable
This dress fit perfectly, it was comfortable and not fussy so it was easy to wear all night. I loved the pattern and fabric. I felt good in this dress. It's conservative and would work for some many occasions.
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Indigo Spectrum Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
the color is beautiful
I loved this dress and was disappointed that I didn't get to wear it. The dress just fit me but the zipper wouldn't pull up past the belt detail in the dress. The color is bright in a cheerful way. The top fit just right to wear a regular bra. When I lose a few lbs or when it is available in a size up, I'll rent again. The included photo is of a friend who is about a size 8 wearing the size 10.
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Drop Of Paradise Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
an easy fitting pretty dress
This dark navy dress can easily be dressed up or down. The dress itself doesn't have much shape so it didn't highlight any areas, good or bad. Just a body skimming shape that was a conservative length on my at my short height of 5'3.
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Sequin Galaxy Shift
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous but not what I expected.
I had my eye on this stunner for a while and jumped at the chance to rent it for a family event. The dress is truly beautiful and unique but not ideal for my curvy shape. The heavy fabric is not forgiving on wide hips or a less than taunt mid section but shapewear definitely helps. The length was fine while I was standing but felt short when I sat down and I'm only 5'3. The color is lovely and this dress stands out.
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Madame Butterfly Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Being the only one in red made me stand out in the best way!
This dress was for an October wedding reception in Arizona. The dress is a lovely red with orange-ish undertones that worked well with my olive complexion. The nude color under the red lace is what makes the dress special. I waited until the last minute to order this rental which meant I was limited on dresses I liked and sizes. I only received the size 14 and it was a little large on me but not too big that would have made it unwearable. However, I think a size 12 would have suited me well. Enough room around the rib cage, bust and hips for a very curvy girl. So easy to wear a normal bra, pair it with almost any strap heel, and either statement earring or a necklace.
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Lace Sierra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Winter Wedding Perfection
I wore this fantastic dress with black nylons, a cropped blazer paired with the Badgley Mischka necklace (shown on RTR model) to a December wedding. I loved the dress and the many compliments meant everyone else did too! My boyfriend even said "I really like this one, maybe you should keep it". The black cheetah print on the navy adds interest and depth to the dress while the silver poppy silhouettes on the bottom make it stand out. The dress sizing is fairly true to size. I fell in between a size 10 and 12 and ultimately wore the 12. The size 10 was snug around my ribs and chest so it didn't lay as nicely. The size 12 was slightly big in the shoulders but it worked fine. The skirt had more volume on me than it appears to have on the model but I didn't mind the flirty shape to gave. An issue I had with the dress was that the size 12 arrived with the front hem having fallen out. I was able to quickly "repair" with some hem tape but I hope the RTR team fixes the issue before it is sent out again.
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Cheetah Crawl Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Show it off!
The necklace did exactly what I wanted it to do, SPARKLE! I wore my hair back simply to display the necklace. It best worn over my navy dress as opposed to directly on my skin so I keep it clasped on the last notch so it hung low enough.
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Crystal Cluster Necklace
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
A lovely dress but not for my height/shape
The dress was pretty but I went with my back-up instead for the main event, my best friends wedding. This dress was just okay on me so I wore it to the rehearsal dinner. I am 5'3 so the pleats started right on my hips making me look wider than usual. A tall gal with a long torso would look much more elegant in the dress. I rented size 10 & 12. Both fit. Originally I was planning on wearing the 10 but at the last minute I switched to the 12 because we would be sitting and eating.
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Peeping Out Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Showstopping Accessory!
Get ready for all the compliments you will receive in this standout necklace. It's even more beautiful in person and will make you feel like a million bucks.
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Solarium Bib Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous Sequins Made Me Sparkle All Night
It's not often that I have the opportunity to get decked out in sparkles, so with an invitation to a black tie optional evening wedding at Pebble Beach in late August, I went for it. Being 5'3 with curves, I rented the size 10 and 12. I wore the size 10 to my event as the 12 was much too loose on the top. The dress has some stretch in it but was snug around my rib cage. The length was appropriate for the wedding I was attending but was longer than I would typically wear. I received more compliments than I could count; friends, family, complete strangers, even the bride and groom loved the dress. Shine on in this dress.
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
I wore my back-up dress instead.
I love the idea of this lace dress with sleeves. With my curvy figure I had some concerns that it wouldn't be flattering on me and I was right. It could have worked if I belted it but I felt that would have dressed it down so I opted to use my back-up dress instead.
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Portrait of Elegance Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Felt pretty while being comfortable during a night of dancing.
The dress fit wonderfully. With an hourglass shape I usually struggle with dresses being too tight around my chest and hips, that was not the case with this dress. The v-neck was flattering and the short length looked great with sheer tights and super high heels.
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Gold On The Rocks Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Nicole Miller Earring
I loved the anticipation of not know what would arrive with the dresses. The earrings selected matched both dresses. The rental price of the earrings was the same amount charged for the stylist suprise so it didn't get me more than my money's worth.
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Party Perfect
These errings came as a stylist surpise and would have worked with both my 1st choice dress and the back-up. The earring have detail and shine. I recieved a number of compliments. They aren't so flashy that they would be distracting to an outfit. I loved these earring so much that I wore them the next day too!
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Magnolia Flower Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D