Lauren's Reviews
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17 reviews
Many compliments!!
I was very happy with this dress overall. The color and fabric were beautiful and felt expensive. I loved how it looked like a two piece set but is actually one. Several people asked me where I got it, and a couple people even told me and my boyfriend that we were the best dressed couple at the wedding!! There are two reasons I left off one star--I'm a little bigger on bottom and smaller on top, so I had to wear the large to fit my hips, which meant the top was a little loose and cumbersome for me. Not a huge issue. The bigger problem was the zipper. I could not zip or unzip it myself, as it kept getting stuck at the seam where the two pieces meet. My boyfriend struggled with it for awhile, and it accidentally pinched my skin once... which was painful!!! This was not something I'd be able to put on or get off on my own.
Serpentine Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Gorgeous!
This dress is stunning. Received tons of compliments! It was snug, so I'm glad I sized up for my backup size. It was comfortable for dancing, and I didn't feel like I was pulling it up all night. The fabric was nice and thick and also lined... I was very impressed and happy with this one!
Blue Drigges Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Felt like a fabulous mermaid!!!
LOVED this dress. Tons of compliments. Turned heads for sure! Def needed the extra length with heels. Only minor drawback was that the lace was slightly itchy around my chest/arm pit area.
Ivy Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Comfortable and classy
Wore this dress to a Halloween-themed wedding/party. It worked well for the setting. It was pretty comfortable, and the fabric was nice and thick, so it hides any bumps or flaws well. The detailing in the cutouts can kind of get lost if you're in a dark setting, and the shoulders were a little big/stiff. I didn't mind because I like the 80s style shoulder pad look, but it might not be some people's style. Also, the cutouts go so low in the chest area that it would be nearly impossible to wear any sort of bra without it being seen. Like this dress overall, and got a few compliments, but it has its drawbacks too.
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Lasercut Long Sleeve Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfectly fun, flirty, and formal
Loved this dress! Very comfortable. Fit perfectly. Wore to a formal cocktail attire wedding. This dress looks expensive and held it's shape very well. The skirt is fuller than I expected, but I ended up loving it that way, and it added to the formal feeling. Received many compliments.. even strangers came up to me to tell me that loved my dress! Another RTR success!
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Dot Your Eyes Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Unwearable
I was so excited to wear this dress, but the fit was so awkward that I was embarrassed to be seen in it. It fit on top, but the butt area was super tight and smashed my butt in a weird way. The small slit in the back went all the way up and almost revealed my cheeks! There was also a lot of extra fabric above my butt around the small of my back. I could have fit a softball inside the dress! It was like the dress needed to be lengthened like 5 inches. So disappointing. I'm usually pretty easy to fit in anything.
Lemon Cake Sheath
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
So much fun!
This dress was so much fun to wear! Was casual but looked pretty and flowy. Very comfortable. Tons of compliments. The fabric is a little thicker than expected, but I loved wearing it!! So comfy that I could play on the playground and the trampoline with the kids. :)
Catch the Wind Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Fabulous!
I wasn't completely sure about this dress, but I had it rushed as a back up and ended up being quite happy with it! I got several compliments and the emcee of the wedding even announced to all the guests that I was "looking fabulous in this gorgeous dress." The fabric is super pretty. I wasn't too hot outdoors, and the yellow was a nice summery touch. AND POCKETS!!! Was slightly longer than most dresses I would wear... But that would be my only complaint.
Georgia Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Too short for me to even wear
I liked everything about the dress but the length. It was snug on my butt and just barely reached past my butt cheeks... And I love short dresses, but this was just too vulgar for a wedding. Fit just right everywhere else so I guess tall skinny girls just can't wear this one.
Limoncello Shift
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Very pretty and comfortable
Wore to a garden/park wedding. Very comfy, cute and girly. Got several compliments. I didn't mind the length but others my height might think it's too short. The blue is a beautiful bright shade. Loved it!
June Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
STUNNINGLY PERFECT!
I absolutely LOVED EVERYTHING about this dress. It was gorgeous and comfortable. I received so many compliments and felt like I was the best dressed at the classy city wedding I attended.. besides the bride. :) The length was great, the colors were beautiful... I was so sad to return it. I would recommend this dress to anyone. No accessories needed. It's a very stunning statement on its own. Probably my biggest success with RTR so far!!!
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Hydrangea Dream Sheath
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Fun and eye-catching!
I was very happy with this dress for an outdoor farm wedding. It was light and airy, and I felt very pretty and flirty. I got several compliments from wedding guests that I didn't even know. The fit was pretty small in the corset/bust area. I'm very small-chested, but I couldn't even wear a strapless bra under this dress because there was no room. I had to have someone help me zip it up, and it felt kind of tight throughout the evening. I can't imagine trying to shove regular-sized boobs into the thing. But it stayed up on its own pretty much, and the fabric is thick enough in the bust area that I didn't need the bra anyway. Would recommend sizing up for larger chested women!
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Confetti Dot Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Pretty and sophisticated
I rented this to wear to a high school prom as a chaperone. It felt conservative and appropriate enough for a work function. I liked it so much that I also wore it the next night out on a date! It is a pretty, girly, sophisticated dress. Got several compliments both nights. There are several layers of fabric, so it is somewhat warm. It fit perfectly... the sleeves were snug, and I have skinny arms, so I could see how someone else might need to size up for comfort in the arms. My favorite part is the BRIGHT BLUE! It photographed so well in any lighting!
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Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
A lot of compliments but too long and loose
This dress is very pretty and super sparkly... I felt like I really stood out at the formal dance I attended; however, maybe it's just my style, but I like dresses like this to fit snuggly and be kinda short... especially since it has long sleeves and full coverage on the chest and back. I almost felt like I was dressed too conservatively. I wore the XS (0) and wished it could have been even smaller. But I did receive several compliments and felt pretty in it!
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Mini Sequin Pixie Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34A
Absolutely LOVED
I rented this dress to wear to a friend's wedding. It was a little tighter and shorter than I expected, and although I felt slightly too "clubby" for a wedding, I definitely received a lot of compliments! I was told that I looked sexy by several friends. The fabric is super think, so it hugs and hides undesirable bumps and lumps. It shapes very nicely. It did ride up slightly sometimes, so I did have to pull it down occasionally. I also love how this dress photographed, and I was so sad to have to return it! Definitely a good one!
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Egyptian Prism Dress
RVN
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34A
Too short
From the knees up, I loved this dress. However, the front of this dress hit high on my ankles, about 4 inches from the floor. From the picture, I assumed my feet would be totally covered, so I did not invest in formal heels to wear. I was uncomfortable showing so much of my shoes, when all I had to wear were clunky black platform heels. Maybe if I had the right shoes, it would have been okay, but do NOT rent this dress if you are 5''7 or taller and expect to have it be floor length. It was even an inch from the floor in the back. I did not even wear this dress. Maybe the extra length would help, but it wasn't available in my size, and I truly needed an extra 4 inches!!!
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Midnight Sequin Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34A
Sexy date night!
My date really loved this dress, and I felt super sexy. My only "didn't love" was the low neck line... If you are small-chested, the low neck line is not the most flattering. I kept pulling it up so that the top of my bra cups wouldn't show. And I needed to wear a bra, because the dress was so tight that it flattened me out if I didn't have the padding. Overall, great dress, but think twice if you are an A-cup!
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Winner Takes All Dress
Z Spoke Zac Posen
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34A