Alyssa's Reviews
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Tight sleeves
Maybe I'm still in denial aboht what size I actually am. This was too tight in the sleevs and bust, and the material was not stretchy at all. I couldnt even put my arms up. Well made top though, but I should have done the large

Black Zoe Top
Cooper & Ella
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect weight!
These earrings would have went well with both dresses I rented. They were a nice color, not heavy, and a great length!

Fortune Teller Earrings
House of Harlow 1960
Usual Size: 6
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful dress!
I rented this as my back up and didn't need to wear it. It was beautifully made, however, and so colorful! The material is very heavy and thick. It would be great for a early spring or fall event. I liked how this made my shape look. It ran true to size, but maybe a little small in the chest.

Voltaire Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun dress for Vegas wedding!
This dress most definitely runs large. I have put on quite a bit of weight over the last two years, and most dresses I wear are now a size 6, but in this dress I was able to squeeze into then2. The 4 was more comfortable in the waist (the black band doesn't stretch), but the shoulders were slightly too large. I managed to make the 2 work, mostly because of the full skirt hid my muffin top. I was able to go braless because the top fit snug enough. The skirt is nice and light and has pockets, which is always a plus! I really liked this dress, I would wear it again.

Into Focus Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect compliment to my dress!
These earrings were a little cumbersome, but they were awesome! Not too heavy, and the right amount of bold statement. The gems adorning them are very small and not too noticeable, but I liked it anyway! Good earrings for a LBD!

Double Loop Pave Encrusted Earring
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Stand out in a crowd!!!
This dress is AH-MAZ-ING! I wore it to a New Year's Eve wedding. It was the perfect length for me (I'm petite, but I hate really short dresses. This came to mid thigh). It was lined, so not scratchy. It was a comfortable weight to keep me warm, but not too hot to dance in. The material was so unique; it seemed to be a black dress with gold painted all over it, and the shine comes from clear micro sequins all over the whole thing. It was just awesome. It wasn't too tight and had comfortable breathing room on my stomach, but highlighted my hips and butt nicely. A woman told me in the restroom she had been admiring my dress all night, and all my friends said I looked radiant! I really loved this dress, all in all, my favorite RTR order ever!

Ashlee Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful!!
These earrings were fabulous! They were slightly smaller than I was expecting, which was actually a huge plus for me! They were a little heavy, but I stopped noticing it after a few minutes. All the rhinestones were there, none were missing. They looked expensive, and could be worn with just about anything! I would rent these again!

Silver Southern Plantation Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Adorable!!!
This bag was just what I was expecting! A nice length strap, easy to open, nice and roomy and held a lot of things, and just the right amount of sass! Loved this bag!

Emina Engagement Ring Bag
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty fabric and beadwork
So this dress is beautiful. But I shouldn't have worn it. I have finally have to face the music that shift dresses and sheaths look awful on my body type. I and just too curvy in the butt area, and it makes dresses pucker in unflattering places. This dress is not meant for anyone with hips or a little tummy. I have some excess weight around my middle, but not truly as much as this dress made me look like I had. I really thought it was so pretty though, on the right person it would have been 5 stars. I almost sent both the dresses and my back up back to RTR because everything I rented fit so badly, but then I would have had nothing to wear to this wedding. So I settled for this. It's well made, and the beading around the neck line is much more 3-dimensional than I expected, but it didn't bother me. Either size up a lot if you are curvy in this dress (but then it will probably be baggy else where), or pick something else.
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Airy Shift Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning dress, sadly didn't fit
This dress was beautiful in person. I had been dying to get either the orange or blue version of this dress for a very long time. I was afraid the shape would be too baggy, but decided to just go for it. All the other reviewers said it's too tight in the chest. I ignored all their good advice and rented it anyway. I got a 0 and a 2, and I could wear neither. Even if I had gotten a 4 and the top had fit better, then the length would have been too long. I think this dress probably works best on very tall straight and narrow body types, with little to no chests. I do wish I could have worn it though, the fabric was a dream!
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Malibu Orange Crush Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Great dress for bachelorette party!
I rented the 2 and 4 for a LBD night at a friends bachelorette party and ended up wearing the 4, the two was just entirely too tight. It was seriously low cut. I am fairly flat chested and I'm not sure if that was an advantage or disadvantage with this dress. It was super form fitting, and the ruching helped hide my tummy, but I wore some body slimming undergarments anyway. I was a bit self conscious in this dress, but given the fact that it was a bachelorette party, it was ok to be a bit revealing. All in all a nice dress, lacked a little wow factor, but well made and a nice material.
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Pitch Black Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Compliments aplenty!
This dress came as a complete surprise, since I never actually reserved it. RTR sent it as a last minute substitute because the yellow ML dress I had ordered in a second size became unavailable at the last minute. This dress was a very similar color. I was very scared of the style at first. I always loved the Nah Khan dresses on the models, but worried they would look silly and short and fluffy on me. Well, here was my chance to try one; but in a 0?? I was doubtful. I am not usually a 0, because I'm short and kind of plump. But lo and behold, this dress fit like a glove! The fitted waist hit me right at my natural waist, the length was perfect, and it actually balanced my shape beautifully. I didn't have to worry about sucking it in all night long, and the sleeves are comfortable and unrestrictive. The color was a beautiful golden yellow. I got so many compliments that it was such "cute" dress. I felt like a somewhat sexy pageant girl, and I loved every second!! The only reason I think it runs large is that I normally would never fit in a 0. A wonderful, unique and well made dress, no other wedding guests wore anything like it! I can't wait to get more Nah Khan dresses again!!
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Forsyth Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 34B
Couldn't wear this gorgeous dress
When I reserved this dress, my preferred sizes of 2 and 4 were not both available. I selected the 0 and 4 and was keeping my fingers crossed that it ether ran large so I would fit into the 0, or small so that the 4 would fit. However, the day my order had shipped, it included this dress in a 4, and a completely different dress in a 0. I guess at the last minute, my 0 became unavailable. As a second option, RTR sent me the Nah Khan Forsyth dress. I have loved the Nah Khan dresses with their tool under layers, but never reserved one for fear of looking like a cupcake. Although this was an unexpected change of plans, it kinda worked in my favor. I essentially got a $100 dress for $85, and without being charged the additional $32.50 you normally have to pay for choosing a second style. When the dresses came, unfortunately this dress was just too loose in the bust; you could see straight down the front no matter what bra I wore. I have no complaints however about the quality of the dress. It was in perfect condition, and would have worn it if it hadn't been just slightly too big. A size 2 would have been perfect.
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Ever After Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 34B
Fantastic earrings!
Really nice size, shape, and weight! Dressed up the dress I had on, which felt a little informal to me. Sorry for the grainy pick!

Mini Mosaic Drop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice sparkle!
Totally no complaints, they were as large as I was expecting, a little weighty but I got used to it. Nice color, Kate Spade accessories are always a win!

Gold Glitter Chandelier Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Adorable dress.....
.....but maybe on someone taller. I have a short torso which led to the fabric bulging a bit in the back. It was a great length over all, but I kept pulling it down to make the bulge go away. Very soft and pretty fabric, flowed nicely, and the colors were gorgeous! Probably wouldn't rent it again, but I think it would be amazing on someone with a longer torso.
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Mai Tai Time Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Great statement piece!
About as large and heavy as I was expecting, loved it with the Shoshanna dress I rented! Necklace came in excellent condition! I would recommend it for any dress that had a lower neck line, or a solid color. Might be too busy for a print fabric .

Ladies Who Lunch Necklace
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Lovely!!!
This dress was a bit of a tough one. I felt the 2 was borderline too tight, but the 4 was much too big. If a 3 existed, that would have been the one for me. Pros: the color is gorgeous, lace was in great condition, it had pockets, and you can wear a standard bra. The cons: very static-y under layer, rode up a lot when I sat down, and the fitted waist, which came just a few inches below my chest, was very snug. I'm pretty bottom heavy, and I felt like this kinda made my butt look bigger (a plus for some people, but I don't really need a bigger butt). It also gave me a little bit of a front pouch that made me feel a little pregnant, but it wasn't nearly as bad in the 2 as it was in the 4. It wasn't a bad dress, but it wasn't the best thing I've rented either: I think this is better for straight and narrow types. I did get some compliments on it though!
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Lace Sierra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Goes with almost anything!
I rented 2 dresses and this necklace for a friends wedding weekend. I wore it both during the day with the Trina Turk "Walk like an Egyptian" dress, and with the Shoshanna "Candy Pop" dress at night. It worked well with both styles, and it was light, comfortable, and not too large. Great accessory!
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Cut to the Chase Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
GORGEOUS!
First thing about this dress is the beautiful rich forest green color. It is stunning. Secondly, the lace details are gorgeous, the neckline and hem are scalloped. The pockets are totally clutch, and the dress zips up effortlessly with minimal help (Normally with RTR dresses, my husband has to get me in the dress, and he always comments on the dresses having difficult zippers.). I am extremely petite, and I wore the 4 instead of the 2, because the sleeves were a little too tight on my arms. This made the length much longer on me than on the models photo, but it was very cold out and I didn't mind the extra length. You would probably need a strapless or Nubra, but I just didn't wear anything. I got quite a few compliments on this dress, and I would recommend it for any body type.
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Sophia Lace Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Warm and comfy dress for a November wedding
When I first received this dress, I have to admit that my first impression wasn't great. I thought the fabric looked cheap and informal. I wore it anyway to a wedding, and I like it better in pictures than in person. Lucky for me, I am flat chested enough that I didn't need to wear any bra, so I was comfortable. This dress has pockets as well, which was perfect for cell phones a lipsticks. I did compliments on this dress, and the V cut in the back is very cute. I liked the dress overall, but probably wouldn't get it again.
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Guilty As Charged Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute and playful!!
I liked this dress, but I think it would do better on a straight and narrow body type. This dress's skirt adds plenty of volume, and I am already bottom heavy so I felt a little chubby in this dress. The material was soft and flowy, and the color and patter are lovely. I like this dress a lot, but would recommend it more for less curvy shapes, and on someone taller too.
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Walk Like An Egyptian Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Bright pop of color!
The shape of this dress was very flattering; it accentuated all the good parts and minimized the bad ones. I loved the length and color. The fabric is a little heavier than I expected, but it was late October and I didn't mind it. It might be too heavy for a summer day though. All in all, it was a great dress!
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Candy Pop Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
A little cheap looking in person
The rhinestones are all sewn onto fabric, which backs the whole earring. I didn't love that, but it did keep the earrings from being too heavy. My hair also kept getting caught in it, which annoyed me a bit. Not my favorite thing I have rented from RTR but not terrible.
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Frost Luster Drops
Suzanna Dai
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute and colorful!
Stretchy and comfortable, this dress is very eye catching! It showed quite a bit of cleavage on me, which is saying something since I don't have a big chest. The yellow in the dress is a bit brighter in person, but I didn't mind. It has pockets which is convenient, but they didn't lay flat most of the time. I attribute this to my curvy hips and butt. I got a few compliments on it, and I had fun wearing it
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Sandine Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Made a statement!
They were a little larger than I'm used to wearing, but that's what I expected based on pictures when I rented it. I'm not used to feeling the extra weight and sheer size of them, but I got used to it as the night went on. They're very fun earrings.
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Midnight Statement Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Fun, but way too big
I rented this as the back up dress for my bachelorette party, but I didn't end up wearing it all. I think I rented a 4 because the 2 wasn't available and I was practically swimming in it. My only regret is not contacting RTR when I knew I wasn't going to use it because I know I could have gotten a store credit. I just didn't have time between when I got the dress and when I needed to use it. I will say that it is a very fun party dress, it would have made for a great night in Las Vegas on the right body type.
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Vega Multi Sequin Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Pretty, but unwearable
I rented this to wear to my wedding, but it was just too big for my wrists, which are only about 5.5 inches in diameter. And there was a stone missing, but I could have overlooked that because I'm sure no one would have been looking too closely. I would still recommend this bracelet, just measure your wrists first.
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Antiqued Crystal Bracelet
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Great bridal shower dress!
I wore this to my bridal shower and everyone loved it! I will admit that the fabric was not quite what it appears in the photo. I was expecting something softer, but this material was a little stiffer (even though it did have a little stretch), and it almost felt a little like corduroy. Everyone loved the peplum shape, which I was a little nervous about, but decided once it was on, it made my waist look a little narrower (I like to think!). Everyone raved about it and no one could believe it was a rental. Very cute dress!
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Alexa Peplum Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Great statement making necklace!
I wore this for my bridal shower, and it was a huge it! No one could believe that my entire ensemble was rented! The necklace was just what I was expecting for size. The only con was that when I received it, one of the rhinestones had fallen out. Luckily it was in the box, so I crazy glued it back on. I would say that if I had paid full retail price for this necklace, I would have been extremely disappointed that pieces were falling off it. But, I still wore it, so no harm done. All in all a great necklace.
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Antique Crystal Cherish Necklace
Ciner
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Very figure flattering!
I wore this to my friends rehearsal dinner. I took this photo when I was trying the dress on when I received my RTR package. This was my first RTR order. I had tried on the 0 first, and then the 2, but the 2 was too big in the shoulders for me. I found the product details helpful when choosing this dress, because as you can see in the second photo, I'm extremely bottom heavy. This hugged my shap nicely but had enough stretch to make sitting comfortably. I wore this with Spanx but if I had to do it again, I wouldn't, because the folds and draping of the dress are forgiving enough. You definitely need someone to zip you into the dress, but that's ok. The only complaint I would have is that arm moment was a little limited due to the way the cap sleeve lays, but it's not a big deal if you aren't planning to be doing the YMCA. All in all I would recommend it to any petite hourglass or pear shapes. Ladies with larger busts may have an issue.
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Costa Rica Palm Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D
Really beautiful necklace!!! I felt very chic in it, and it made a statement without being too big.
It's adjustable, and it could really go with just about anything!
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Golden Wavelength Necklace
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36D