Francesca's Reviews
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18 reviews
Bright and eye-catching!
This is a beautiful dress! While it certainly got the job done and received many compliments at my friend's bridal shower, I do think there are some things worth noting for future renters. First, the dress runs quite large. I definitely needed the 0 but made due with the 2...I wore a massive padded bra and added a belt to pull the waist in a bit (not in pic). Second, the dress is a bit short on a taller frame, which is made worse by the fact that the lining is wrinkled from many wears and hasn't been pressed out properly. Also I was definitely expecting a bright sunshiney yellow and when I opened the bag I was surprised to find it was really more of a golden yellow. Other than that the dress was fairly comfortable and flattering!
Ever After Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Such a bright fun number!
Not even kidding, this dress was just as comfy as sweatpants! I could have worn it forever! On top of that, the color and shoulder detail make it an eye-catching showstopper! The cut is also SOOO figure flattering...shows off the waist, but has forgiveness in the tummy area! Literally the only drawback I could see is that if you are tall, I wouldn't call it a mini, but it is definitely on the short side for more formal occasions.
Electric Rosette Sheath
Raoul
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
BEST dress for tall ladies!
Sadly I never got a good picture of this dress! I almost never give 5 stars, but this dress really wowed me! It was so comfortable and easy to move in, while still being glamorous and eye catching. The material is definitely heavier and more stiff than I was expecting. The BEST part though, was the incredibly perfect length! I always have so much trouble finding a dress that doesn't look borderline inappropriate once my lengthy legs are sticking out from under it! In this dress, I could even BEND OVER comfortably, which I honestly don't think I've ever experienced before!
Universe Of Love Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Fabulous fabric and modest length!
Been a tall girl, it's always difficult to find dresses that I feel appropriate in, especially on someone else's big day! This dress was a fantastic length. I felt comfortable and covered, but not dowdy. The dress is also pretty comfy, and the material is excellent! Beautiful and well constructed. The only drawback I found was that the cut of the top and armholes was a little unflattering and tended to give me that awful armpit pooch we all love so much! I wore my bigger size to help combat this issue.
Judith Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous color and detail!
This dress is beautiful, I got so many compliments. A stunner for sure! A few things to look out for- if you are tall, it's a bit short, depending on the occasion and your comfort level. I'm 5'8" and it was definitely shorter than I would have liked for an evening wedding. It also rides up a lot, creating bunching around your middle, which is annoying. Lastly, if you have hips on the larger side, it's pretty tight on them! This made it a bit hard to move, particularly sitting and getting back up! I did love wearing this dress despite these issues, and found it quite flattering!
Fielding Flowers Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Great length for tall ladies!
Being 5'8", it's always a challenge to find a dress that doesn't look scandalous once I put it on. This dress is a lovely length that wasn't dowdy, but very appropriate for a baptism in a church. My biggest complaint would be the pockets. I know people love them, but for me they never lay right and just add weird bumps and bulk to the skirt, right in the hope where I do NOT need it! I'm happy to keep my things in a purse! Also, as others have mentioned, the arms are TIGHT! If a bumpy hip silhouette doesn't bug you and you're not going to be dancing or moving a ton, go for this dress! It was very comfortably lined, a gorgeous color, and I got lots of compliments!
Lace Ella Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Go Pro and don't look back!
This is my second year with RTR Pro, and it is one of the best decisions I've ever made! If you go to even a handful of events a year it pays for itself. SO WORTH IT!
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Rent the Runway PRO
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Pretty, but didn't live up to the hype!
While I thought this dress was very pretty, I have to say that I don't think it's worth all the hype. I don't know why this doesn't bother everyone else, but you can see exactly where the liner ends in every single picture. Personally I expect better design quality than that in an expensive designer dress. Also, this dress is pretty short. I would not recommend it for ladies of above average height. I was perfectly comfortable, but when I look back at pictures it looks a little scandalous on me. And if you are planning on dancing, beware! Those little lace sleeves do not stretch, so arm movement is verrrry limited! Al that being said, the liner on this dress is comfier than yoga pants! And I did get a LOT of compliments! But then again, I always do on my RTR selections :P
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On Cloud Nine Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
An attention-grabber for sure!!!
Of all my RTR moments, this is my fave! This romper is SO FUN! Crazy sparkly and adorable, it got soooo much attention! I wore it out for a bachelorette in NYC, and I have never gotten so many compliments on anything in my life! I also loved that it was way easier to wear than a dress! You can move around normally, you never have to worry about things riding up or some accidental flashing! It seriously makes going out so much more fun! The bathroom issue other reviews have mentioned is seriously not that bad! You pull the tie, unzip, pull the whole thing down like shorts, then when you're done you pull up, zip, and tie a quick bow! I needed no assistance each time I went, and it didn't take me any longer than a regular bathroom trip. Now sadly I did have to dock a star for some issues...there is boning on the inside that was coming out both ends. Imagine sharp metal wires poking you in the chest and abdomen! But I covered them with band aids and had no issues after that! Also the sequins are very scratchy! I wore a blazer so it wasn't too bad, but after awhile I got hot and took it off, and I literally couldn't put my arms down at my sides! Don't let those things keep you from renting this gem! They are fixable and it is SO WORTH IT! I wish I didn't have to send it back, I can't wait to wear it again!!!
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Jessica Romper
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
SO COMFORTABLE!!!
This is easily the most amazing dress I have ever rented!!!! It was ridiculously comfortable, I could have worn it forever. It fits like a GLOVE. No lumps or bumps, and it stayed up better than any strapless dress I've ever worn! Don't worry about looking too much like a bride, the incredible texture and pattern of the fabric distances it from a wedding dress. My only advice would be that it runs long! I'm 5'8" so I usually wear a long with some shorter heels. This dress I had to wear 5.5 inch heels and it was still dragging on the ground! Also I'm not sure this dress would work for large chested girls...I'm between a B and a C cup and there literally was not room for a bra in there haha. Which was fine, because the dress has EXCELLENT cups and boning in the bodice! Rent this dress, you will not regret it!!! :)
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Sunset Beach Walk Gown
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Bust of dress is huge, length is short
I don't know if it's stretched out from being worn a lot, but the 2 for perfectly everywhere but the top, which was falling off! Definitely not ok in a strapless dress! Also the length on this dress is a tad short. In flats it was still about an inch or two above the floor on me. Other than that a GORGEOUS dress, I was super bummed I couldn't make it work!
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Silk Stripe Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Even more gorgeous in person!
I've had my eye on this dress for over a year! I knew I wanted to wear it to my bridal shower, so I rented it a few weeks prior just to make sure it was everything I hoped. This dress delivers!!! As others have said, the zipper is terrible. For whatever reason, it goes up and down fine from some angles, but if you try to pull it up yourself, it won't budge! The skirt is also much fuller than it looks on the model, which I loved! I can't wait to wear this to my shower!!!
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Vision in White Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Perfect spring dress!
I LOVED the length of this dress! At 5'8", it's hard to find dresses that aren't either dowdy or skanky looking. This fit the bill perfectly! Very flattering. My complaints are that the wrap style made the top extremely gappy. I tried both my sizes and several bras to see if it was a fit issue, and it wasn't. I wound up safety pinning both the front and back to make sure they didn't come open! Also, on the skirt, the liner is seen to the overlay in exactly the same spot as the tag, and it makes a bump. I tried to iron it out, no luck. I know it sounds like a lot of complaints but they were really small things that didn't bother me too much. Overall this was an excellent dress for a friend's bridal shower!
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Canary Hydrangea Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
I never received the dress!
I don't know whose fault it was, but I never received this dress. One plus note though- RTR's customer service was too notch! They pulled out all the stops to try and get me something to wear, but in the end it just didn't work. They issued a speedy refund, and I dug a little something out of a friend's closet, so I won't complain too much!
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Teal Rosette Tie Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Someone told me I had their favorite dress of the night!!!
This dress is so fun and flirty, but also very modest! Perfect for a very formal event if you don't want to be too dowdy. I will say, it was longer than I expected...almost to my knees, and I'm a pretty tall gal! The waist was a little big even on my smaller size, so I added some definition with a belt. Personally I don't think this dress works well for smaller busted women...the way the top is cut really downplays your girls. I am a c cup and without my super padded bra (bombshell ftw!) I looked completely flat chested. All that being said, I got a LOT of compliments all night, and the dress was AMAZINGLY comfortable! Win win!
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Colbalt Daisy Dress
Pink Tartan
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Weird lumps
This dress COULD have been great. I don't know why but on me it kept bunching and lumping around the hips and thighs...it's not like I'm a big girl. It was not flattering at all!
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Pretty Belted Ruffle Dress
Milly
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
A unique but very wearable dress!
This dress is AWESOME. Fantastic for anyone with an hourglass shape! Super flattering, very comfortable and easy to wear and style, yet so beautiful and unique! I wore it to a bridal shower.
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Stepford Wife Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
The incredible sparkle factor!
I love that this dress is flashy and glitzy, but modest because of the cut and sleeves, yet still so sassy due to the short length! The sequins didn't scratch me, which is so often a problem. I would say the only drawback is that the dress is VERY SHORT! And I do like a good short dress! I wore the 4 to get a little extra length, but I wouldn't have worn it out of the house without thick stockings! Then again, I'm 5'8"!
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Letty Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B