I rented this dress as a back-up, which I didn't end up needing. But I had an opportunity to wear it to a different event. It was fine and I think it could be a great dress for somebody. It was definitely not a great dress for me because I am very short-waisted and also just short in general. It was really long and I ended up wearing a skinny belt and pulling up the top of the dress like a blouson waist, to get the dress off the floor! I also didn't end up loving the choker neck or the keyhole slit in the front. It all felt weird and disproportionate. It might be more flattering on a taller, more slender figure. One other note... I wore a regular bra with this, but I really should have used some sort of bra clip to hold my straps in a racerback profile, because my bra straps showed unless I kept pulling them over closer to my neck. In general, I don't love a dress that requires a special bra, so I would not rent this one again. It was fine and very appropriate for a casual fundraiser event, but nothing great and nobody else commented on it, so I don't think anyone else thought it was notable either! :)

Keyhole High Low Gown

Lauren Ralph Lauren

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 30F

I was nervous that this was going to be snug from the reviews I read, so I rented an 8 and chose a 10 as my back-up size. I should have rented a 6 because I think that would have been the best fit. However, the 8 was still fun to wear and I felt great in it, even with a little extra fabric. It felt so sophisticated and elegant. The sort of drop-waist look was very flattering and the long sleeves and long skirt were very nice for a conservative wedding and a cold weekend. :) The swish of the skirt was fun to dance in and I received lots of compliments. This is one I would buy.

Confetti Isabel Maxi

SALONI

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 30F

I had rented a Slate & Willow dress in the past and normally wear a size 6 or 8, but I ordered a size 8 and 10 this time because the 6 was not available. And that ended up being a good thing because this dress did not give a lot of room in the chest. I tried on the size 8 and it was comfortable everywhere except that it pulled across the front of the chest. So I tried on the 10 and it was better. Honestly, though, if I'd had access to a size 12 I would have tried it. The fitted waist and flared skirt make the dress flattering, even if you are wearing a larger size to accommodate your bust! The fabric is substantial, which is forgiving over lines or pudge. :) The v-neckline was not too low. The material felt festive and good for an autumn or holiday event. In a few photos I did feel like it looked like a camo pattern. But the metallic gold helps elevate it a little bit. I also noted that the arm holes extended forward substantially, so I couldn't wear a regular bra without it sticking out of the arm holes an inch or so. I wore a strapless bra and it worked fine, especially since the bodice of the dress was so snug that nothing could move around! :) I would definitely rent this again.

Gabi Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 30F