Cate's Reviews
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17 reviews
Great winter dress
This dress is beautiful! It was perfect for a winter date. My only complaint is that it was a bit restrictive- even the boat neck somehow felt tight (and I wore the larger of the two sizes I got). Nevertheless, very happy.
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Lexi Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Hot!
Loved this dress. I wore it to my birthday dinner at a nice restaurant with my husband - overdressed but felt sexy and great! The top zipper was stuck at first and I was worried I wouldn't be able to wear it at all, but we managed to fix it. Otherwise, everything fit like a glove, no weird fabric bunches. Flared skirt was fun to twirl in!
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Belladonna Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Small garden wedding
Perfect for a small garden wedding! I think the Small long would have been my best size, but made XSL work since the fabric is flowy and the middle is elastic.
Blossom Hacienda Maxi
Show Me Your Mumu
Size Worn: XSL
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Vegas, baby!
This was SO FUN to wear and I got tons of compliments (bachelorette party in Vegas)! Love!!
Blue Phoenix Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Birthday dinner
I'm usually a 2-4 and wore the 4. Fun dress for a birthday dinner date with my husband!
Cobalt Cut Out Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun to wear!
I wore this to a fundraiser and felt very festive! I'm usually between a 2 and 4 and the 2 was the only one available. The clasp at the top of the zipper felt tight when sitting, but was fine otherwise. The only annoying thing was the tulle skirt was VERY wrinkled when it arrived. Like, creased in a really ugly way that looked more like it started to go into a meat grinder even though I'm sure it was just from shipping. I tried to fluff by hand, but ended up ironing most of the layers of tulle and under layer of the skirt. I love the tulle look though, and got lots of compliments at the event.
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Blue Machi Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Special birthday dinner and drinks
I felt special and beautiful! I wore this for a special winter birthday dinner date and drinks out. I would normally wear a small, although it was just tight enough to begin to bunch, so I went with the medium which was perfect and did not feel loose. Very fun!
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Black Leona Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Tons of complements!
Really enjoyed wearing this dress. Just a few things to keep in mind when renting: I'm 5'9" and wore 3" heels with the Long version of this dress, but even so I stepped on the hem a few times. This dress is heavier than anticipated with the flared bottom, but that didn't stop me from dancing in it. :) Also, don't forget a sticky bra!!
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Black Matte Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable, gorgeous fit
I am usually a 2-4 depending on designer and the 2 fit perfectly without being tight anywhere. It was very comfortable, and I could dance at the wedding! I felt beautiful in this dress and it gave me the right amount of fun and also modesty with the flutter cap sleeves and knee length. Tons of compliments! Would 100% recommend and rent again.
Blue Jesslyn Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Short!
This was a backup dress and I ended up not wearing it because it just felt too skimpy in length and sheerness. It probably didn't help that I was renting in January and that I'm on the tall side, so maybe shorter women renting in the summer will have better luck!
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Madison Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful!
I wore this for my father's retirement party with some important colleagues and politicians and felt like it was a great choice. Beautiful dress. The lace in this dress doesn't stretch or give at all, so it feels a bit restrictive in the shoulders. Given the arm coverage, I only wish it were an inch or so longer in the hem since I'm on the tall side.
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Sophia Lace Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Big party dress
This was a backup dress for my 30th birthday party. Even though I'm still in love with this dress and felt hot, I ultimately went with another black tulle dress with less volume because it would have been a bit much, even for my party. Much better for a formal gala/fundraiser. Looooved this dress though!
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Grand Celebration Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
I wore this for my 30th birthday party and felt fabulous!
I was worried the dress would run small but the 2 fit just fine. It was a good length with a hot pair of heels and had just the right amount of fluff in the skirt (not too much, but not just flat) to make a party statement.
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Avril Dress
Robert Rodriguez Black Label
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
This was perfect for a beautiful but professional look for a presentation.
Love the hand painted feathers on linen- very natural and elegant. Not too short on me, which is usually a problem. Fitted to show off my waist, but not revealing anywhere- exactly what I wanted.
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Feather Painted Sheath
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous but short
I rented this to wear to an outdoor summer wedding. I LOVED the dress, but ended up not being able to wear it to the wedding and having to return both sizes (2 and 4). The 4 was closer to the length described and hit a little above the knee, which would have been ok, although still a little shorter than I wanted for a wedding (I'm 5'9"). However, it was too big in the top/waist to stay up on me properly. The 2 fit beautifully, but was inappropriately short for a wedding. I would absolutely recommend this dress for taller girls going out on the town, or for shorter girls it could work for something more formal.
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Peacock Feather Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Wore this to the RTR event and had a blast!
I tried a 2L and a 4R- the 2L was better for length (in high heels, and I'm 5'9") and fit well on top, but was too tight through the hips for me. I ended up wearing the 4R with kitten heels but had to safety pin the deep V neck. The lace is gorgeous but gives no flexibility so it's actually somewhat difficult to get this dress back off over your head. All of that being said, I felt amazing and sexy in it, especially after some professional makeup at the RTR event!
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Jade Serenity Gown
Reem Acra
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
I felt incredibly comfortable and happy in this dress- it has great details with the lace and one-shoulder, and I felt like I could go anywhere without constantly worrying if it was too tight/short/going to slip down. My girlfriends took me to dinner and a drag show for my bachelorette party, so I wanted to look hot but not compete with the Queens! It was perfect
I'm usually between an 2 and 4 depending on brand, but 2 fit perfectly here- not too tight. It was also a good length - I felt hot but not like I was in danger of flashing everyone!
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Lace and Love Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B