This was an emergency replacement due to some fit and quality issues with my original order, and I couldn't have been happier with it. Fit was perfect. Color was a beautiful berry/fuchsia crepe with a satin lining to the shoulder ruffle. I wore a strapless bra with one strap under the ruffled side and didn't have to pull on it at all. The silhouette was perfect for my hourglass figure and, even though I did wear spanx to smooth my lil belly area, I probably didn't need to. The material forgives all sins. One note of caution is that it does have a short train so I did get stepped on a few times. At 5'8" I wore 3" heels and it was the perfect length in the front. If this ever goes on sale, I'm buying it and wearing it every chance I get and yes, you can bury me in it.

Fuchsia Ruffle Gown

Carmen Marc Valvo

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Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 215lbs

Bust: 38DD

Ordered this as my primary dress in 2 sizes - 18WR and 16WL as I'm 5'8 and normally wear an 18. The 18W was like a tent and I could grab a full handful of material on the sides of the 16WL so the open back gapped badly. Dress was gorgeous though. Beautiful berry color. Would try it again in a smaller size.

Berry Floral Lace Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 215lbs

Bust: 38DD

Out of 3 dress options I had for a reception at the Spanish Embassy, this one was the winner! Glad I got the 16W - it fit perfect. Lace detail around the neckline and hem were just some of the small details that made it great. The sleeves were structured but comfortable. The zipper in the back unzips from both ends so you can either keep it a straight column or raise the bottom zip for a nice slit. Regular bra was fine underneath - the back V didn't go down too far - and it was roomy enough up too that 38DD's weren't squished. Can be dressed up or down (my event was "black tie recommended"). Would def rent again!

Polished in Sable Sheath

Adrianna Papell

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Size Worn: 16W

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 215lbs

Bust: 38D

Rented this for a memorial service and reception because I wanted something respectful but not as severe as all black. It's an awesome neoprene-type material that not only survived the flight in the garment bag, but wearing it in the car for two hours without a single wrinkle! I got a TON of compliments on it. I dressed it down a bit with flats and even wore black leggings underneath to deal with the sub-freezing temps outside. The two things that kept it from being 5 stars: it's a bit short-shouldered, and a few inches too long. The shoulder seams hit on top of my shoulders rather than at the corner, and at 5'8" I was surprised that it was almost to mid-calf on me. Other than that, would totally wear it again!

Electric Floral Dress

ELOQUII

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Size Worn: 16W

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 215lbs

Bust: 38D

Rented this for my company holiday party. It was so comfortable! Fit my large chest (38DDD) with no gaps, no tugging/tape, and no need for special undergarments. I actually dressed it down a bit with a sweater and black leggings because it was a more casual party (and 20 degrees outside). Very versatile, and i converted a few people to RTR because of it!

Navy Gatsby Sheath

Julia Jordan

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Size Worn: 16W

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 215lbs

Bust: 38D

Wore this to a black tie wedding last night and it was an amazing dress! So many compliments, even from the official photographers who said it photographed beautifully. It was a little big up top (even for me at 38DDD) but nothing a little fabric tape couldn't fix. It's definitely low cut so either be comfortable with the girls hanging out or pin it closed (there's ample fabric to do that). Definitely get the Long size if you're wearing heels!

Glitz Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16WL

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 200lbs

Bust: 38D