This fit like a dream! At the time I was a 4/6 but the 6 fit my hips better. The cape was elegantly dramatic and I got stopped all night with compliments. 10/10, no notes. Note: The cape does restrict overhead arm movement a bit but, like, duh.

Cape Column Gown

Marchesa Notte

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 165lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I wore this dress on my Thirtieth birthday to a restaurant frequented by many beautiful people and celebrities and still managed to get a ton of compliments! The dress had great structure, came in at the waist very flatteringly and the fabric was amazing.

Sun Goddess Sheath

Vera Wang

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I felt like a bombshell in this dress! I wore it to a dinner for my thirtieth birthday and the fabric wasn't too thin--which was good because it was clingy.

Lucy Dress

Pink Tartan

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I wore this dress to a younger, hipper wedding than I normally attend and wanted to look cool without trying too hard. This dress was perfect! It hugged my curves without looking cheap and accessorizing with the Pirate Treasure necklace gave it a very rock feeling. I would rent Herve again!

Purple Fusion Sheath

Hervé Léger

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I got SO many compliments on this necklace--I had people on FB asking where they could buy it. It fits closer to the neck than I thought but is beautifully abundant and messy (unlike some pieces that are meant to be messy but just look askew). It had such a great rock vibe that I had to sport it with some Aviators.

I rented this dress as my backup. I ended up not wearing it because it had a very "bridesmaidy" feel (albeit a very nice brides maid dress). It fit well and the fabric was a beautiful satin that was flattering.

Plum Rose Bodice Sheath

Moschino Cheap And Chic

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Size Worn: 48

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I loved everything about this dress: How I looked in it. How many compliments I got. How it fit. I wore this to a very intimate wedding and the groom's VERY particular mother told me how lovely it was and how nice it was to see a young woman dress so classy. My husband even offered to buy me one because he loved it so much... I am contemplating it! Did run a bit large, wore the 10 over the 12 because it came in at the waist (like the model) as opposed to more a shift style (not flattering on me). Rent it, you won't regret it!

Portrait of Elegance Shift

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

This purse is a dream! Small enough to be a clutch but fit small bills for tips, two iphones, two ID's and a couple credit cards. The clasp is a little persnickety to work when you've had a glass or two of wine. Practice before you leave the house! I would own this purse because it's the perfect combination of function and decorative!

Gold Mesh Glam Clutch

Whiting & Davis

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

This necklace looks really full and much like the picture people have posted. I rented this to wear with a lace Trina Turk dress for a wedding but it ended up being too much and I didn't wear it. However, even if it looked good I didn't want to wear it because it looked and felt/sounded cheap. I was pretty bummed.

Dress Me Up Necklace

RJ Graziano

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

The dress was incredibly comfortable and easy to wear. I wore this to the opera and a silent auction gala and was able to sit without any discomfort. I did have to fiddle with the lining/middle layer/top layer in the hip area (where it was the tightest) to get it to lay correctly. If it feels weirdly tight in the hip area, unzip and re-arrange the lining/middle layer/top before sizing up. My hips at the time were 44" and the 12 fit snugly but not unattractively so.

Glamorous in Lace Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

This bracelet was the only saving grace for an outfit gone entirely wrong. Everyone loved the look of the branches and it was a cute nod to the Owl/Nest baby shower theme.

Jeweled Champagne Branch Cuff

Oscar de la Renta

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I have been in love with this dress and was so excited to rent it for a baby shower. When I got the dresses (10 and 12) I tried on the 10 and it was unwearably form fitting. It literally hugged e-v-e-r-l-y s-i-n-g-l-e b-u-l-g-e. I wore the 12 but it still hugged a lot more than I wanted it to. I would have need a 14 or a 16 for it to look like it does on the model--for this reason I would NOT suggest this dress to hourglass or pear figures. The quilting on the dress suggests a more demure styling than the fit. The dress says "I'm a lady" and the fit says "lady if the night". Overall the dress was too small--except the length which was tea-length, which is odd in a shift style dress. I had such high hopes for this dress and was ultimately disappointed and a little embarrassed wearing it. (This is a cautionary tale about trying dresses on the minute they arrive--if I had I would have returned it and either rented or bought something last minute instead of wearing it.)

Blue Ripple Marks Sheath

Vera Wang

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I wore this piece to a bridal shower and got a lot of comments on the uniqueness of the piece--everyone was amazed that I had rented it! It really stood out against all the pearls and Tiffany style bracelets.

Jeweled Art Nouveau Bangle

Alexis Bittar

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I wore this to a bridal shower tea and felt like a million bucks! I got a 10 and a 12. The 10 fit well but was better fitted for a cocktail standing type party--the 12 fit better for sitting (more room in the hips and thighs!) Despite being a size larger than I normally wear, it was still flattering and I am KICKING myself for not getting a picture in the dress. The color is amazing and I was able to wear a normal nude colored bra without it being too obvious because of the density of the lace. This is the only dress I have ever contemplated buying for myself. Rent it, you will not be disappointed!

Botanical Berry Sheath

Carmen Marc Valvo

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

This was a great piece and I got lots of compliments. I wish it had laid a little flatter and more evenly, like the picture. It was a little droopy.

Coated Confetti Necklace

kate spade new york accessories

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

This dress is beautiful but it is very sheer, too long, and the top was ill fitting. Sheerness: I was wearing nude underwear and they appeared BLACK through the two layers of sheer chiffon. I had to wear a slip. Be sure you have one on hand as I had to run to Target on my way to the party. Length: I ordered a Regular length so I could wear flats and since I am 5'-6" (the suggested upper height) I figured it would be okay. Nope. The inner layer was the correct length for flats but the outter layer was 5" longer. I had to buy new platform wedges (in a different Target trip than the slip) in order to make the dress wearable and the dress was still grazing the floor. Top: I had read others say that the top was very fitted and to size up, so I did. It is not the "top" that is fitted. There is a small empire waist that is lightly elastic but not very flexible--that is what is "tight". The rest of the top is VERY blousy. I am a 34DDD and I did not have enough "bulk" to fill out the top. I was constantly checking to make sure half of my bra was not showing (I joked with people that I was just going to tuck the top in to my bra cups to keep from flashing people and doing so made the dress very J-Loesque or else I would have!) So, this dress was beautiful and I got a lot of compliments on it but if I had any other option I would not have worn this dress. Perhaps an 8 or a 10 would have been better but they weren't able to send any other size because they were sold out.

Crave You Maxi

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I got compliments all night on this dress--the color, the lace, the shape--everyone loved it. I wore a 10 in order to accommodate my hips and bust (34DDD) and the dress had enough stretch to fit snugly in those areas. However, it then didn't hug as closely to my waist which made the dress a little less flattering than I would have hoped. I thought to try a belt but because the fabric only has a little stretch and an otherwise well defined shape, the belt made the material fold and buckle which was more unflattering than the illusion of a wider than actual waist. I would not recommend this dress if you have a true hour glass figure where your waist is dramatically smaller than your bust and hips.

All About Crochet Sheath

Alice by Temperley

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I ordered this dress as my backup dress for a wedding at a lavender farm. I ordered the largest size because I know I have hips and boobs. The dress pulled at the hips (I am 44" measured at my hips) and rode up showing the nude slip underneath. Also, the cut of the dress is meant to hang away from the body, so there is very little cut in at the waist. I tried to cinch it in with a nude skinny belt but there was so much extra fabric to get in to my waist (30" measurement) that it looked bulky and emphasized the problem--so I will be wearing All About Crochet Sheath by Alice by Temperley. BUT I wanted to upload a picture and warn all my pear-shaped and hour-glass figured RTR sisters!

Giverny Gardens Sheath

MSGM

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Size Worn: 46

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I ordered this dress as my back-up dress and got a small and a medium because everyone said it ran large. It does. Ideally, there would have been a small and a half for it to fit perfectly up top and I typically wear a medium. I wore spanx but ended up taking them off after dinner because it didn't matter. I wore a normal bra with it. All in all the dress performed as everyone before me suggested, it simply wasn't my style so I felt kind "meh" in it, although I got compliments all night on my "classy" dress.

Share The Love Dress

Elizabeth and James

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I ordered this dress for my NYE event and was super excited about it. I ordered a 10 and a 12 because I read that it ran tight in the hip/butt area (and it does!) but only the 10 was available. There is NO GIVE in the fabric, so it requires wiggling to get in but looks KILLER on. The top of the dress runs VERY large and without the sash (it wasn't sent with the dress) was difficult to get it to look right. I thought about using a broach but wasn't sure about poking holes in the dress. Ended up wearing my back-up dress which I liked alright but got lots of compliments on (Share the Love Dress).

This dress was perfect for Vegas. Has more blue and red color than the picture suggests--overall reads silver though. I wish the fabric was less flimsy--I wanted it to behave like "spanx" stretch and not "soft old t-shirt" stretch. I also wish I had ordered a small as my backup size and not large, definitely runs large. The suggested accessories were AWESOME though.

Dancing Til Daylight Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

Despite being in Vegas surrounded by glamour, I couldn't take three steps without getting a compliment on the bracelet!

Glitzy Glamour Cuff

AV Max

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I loved the look of the earrings but wish I had saw they were clip-ons. I had to take them off periodically throughout the night--they were so heavy!

Galactic Glam Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E