Diana's Reviews
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12 reviews
Stunning in person
This dress was one of my favorite rentals ever...truly! I wore it for my baby shower at 33 weeks pregnant, and almost no other garment has made me feel as beautiful in my pregnancy as this one. The fabric is comfortable, thin and stretchy. It has a silvery shimmer that doesn't show well in photos, but is spectacular in person. I am 5'6" and found the both sleeves and hem to be a good length. The ruffly neck is so fun. I am even considering purchasing this dress in a size large for postpartum wear!
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Metallic Rib Mara Maternity Dress
Rachel Pally
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36H
Playful and Not Too Heavy
I rented these to go with the Christian Siriano Grass Green Slip Dress. I loved how fun they are. They were comfortable on my sensitive ears and not at all too heavy. Got lots of compliments!
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Green Massey Earrings
Elizabeth Cole
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36H
Super sexy dress in a fun color
On the whole I loved this dress. The lining is real silk and it's heavenly for a hot summer wedding like the one I attended. I found the fit, like other renters, quite small. I typically wear a 14 or 16, but after reading reviews, got a 16 and 18. I felt much more comfortable in the 18 and it didn't absolutely require Spanx. Unfortunately, the top was significantly bigger in proportion to the bottom (though you can't tell in this photo because I'm sitting and it's pulling backward a bit). I'm an all-over-curvy hourglass, and found that in order for the skirt to fit nicely and not pull, I needed to take a size in which the top and waist gaped a bit. My strapless bra stayed hidden, but I felt a little nervous at times. For reference, I'm a bra size 36G. The size 16 I received appeared to be fraying at the front slit, so that was another factor in not going for the tighter size. I got TONS of compliments, and really enjoyed wearing this dress. I rented the Elizabeth Cole Green Massey Earrings to go with. Great combo!
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Grass Green Slip Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36H
Huge but nice
These were pretty and had a big impact. I will say that with my long dark hair, they were a bit hidden. The clips were comfortable and I felt very fancy. Recommend!
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Emerald Drop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36H
Beautiful but itchy fabric
I wanted to love this dress. In theory, it was the perfect for my cousin's bridal shower...colorful, fun, formal, high quality. But I hardly had it zipped before I knew it wasn't right for me. I love the idea of the mock neck, but the tulle under the lace was extremely itchy on my sensitive skin. I also thought the cut did nothing to flatter my figure. Since I'm a fuller hourglass, it's important to cinch and define my waist. The fabric is heavy and the lace is lovely; it just wasn't the best cut for me. If you're larger in the middle, or pretty straight through the bust, torso and hips, I bet this dress would look killer. I hope other gals get to enjoy it more than I did.
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Sweetheart Colorblock Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36H
Zany Space-Age Mermaid
I rented this dress to attend the launch of the feminist art magazine for which I'm Managing Editor...I wanted to look fun and special. Mission accomplished. This dress is pretty wild in person, and it definitely gets attention. I found it a little tight, though I'm usually in between a 12 and 14, 34F, so this makes sense. It didn't have quite as much stretch as I expected, having read other reviews. The sequins made the tightness slightly unflattering, but nothing too awful. The crew neckline and mid-thigh length are both nice. I wore it with black tights and ankle boots. I didn't do much jewelry, just tiny blue post earrings. I recommend this one if you want to stand out and feel like a space age mermaid
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Otherworldly Sheath
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Great color, sexy neckline, weird fit
I wore this to a charity dinner, and the color did not disappoint for drama. I am usually a 12 or 14, and needed to take a 16, as it showed every imperfection. I am 5'6, and needed the long for length, but the shoulder straps were too long and gaped, as you can kind of see in my photography (sorry for the blur). Perhaps wearing Spanx, as other renters suggested, would have solved the problem and I could have gone for the 14L. Ultimately, I liked this, but didn't love it. PS. I rented the Alexis Bittar Silver Pave Teardrop earrings to accessorize and I was very happy with those.
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Slow Burn Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36D
Comfortable, Timeless, A Bit Too Thin
This dress was comfortable and timeless. The color was gorgeous, and I loved the length and sleeves. As others have mentioned, the bust draping pulls weirdly, though my sisters told me I was the only person who could notice. My bra size is a 34E. The fabric was a bit too thin, but it still managed to be a great rental. I recommend this one for women who want to look pretty and slightly different from the usual LBD, and still be completely comfortable.
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Full Wrap Dress
Issa
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36D
Stand out sparkle, even in dark hair
These were fun, sparkly and impressive in person. They're a little heavy, and I didn't make it through a whole work day in them. However, I definitely recommend them for women looking for sparkle, especially those with dark hair.
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Finley Golden Earrings
Dannijo
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34D+
Life of the Party
This dress was terrifying at first...it looks like a disco ball. I rented it for my 28th birthday, and I'm so glad I did. It was a huge hit, and many strangers told me they loved it. It's comfortable, with plenty of room and stretch. I wore it out with dark black tights and flats, as it's very short (I'm 5'6"). I rented the 14 as my backup size and it was way too big. Go with your regular size and a size down for your backup. The sequins on the arm and torso snag. It's not a deal breaker; just a little alarming when it happens. I rented the Finley Gold Earrings by Dannijo to go with, but I thought they were too much together. I loved the earrings with a black dress. I highly recommend this one for gals who love to be the center of attention or just want to dress for a really fun time.
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Aileen Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34D+
Fun earrings, but were lost in my dark hair
These earrings are really cool and made my sweet dress edgier. I have long brown hair, and I think they were lost and invisible. I recommend them to anyone planning to wear her hair back, or to blondes or redheads.
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Glimmering Night Oasis Earrings
House of Harlow 1960
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D+
Fun, flattering dress for a party
I rented this dress for a summer evening wedding, and it was the perfect choice. I'm usually a basic-black-sheath kind of girl, but the subtle blue pattern and flirty full skirt (fun for dancing!) were a nice diversion from my comfort zone. The fit was flattering to my full hourglass figure, and my bust looked beautiful, if a bit revealed. I don't mind that, but more conservative gals may think it's too low. The fabric is hefty and holds the waist in nicely. The straps would benefit from bra keeps for women on the shorter side...I found the straps not falling, but just gapping slightly...definitely not a deal breaker. I highly recommend this dress...especially for women like me, who tend toward black, but want something more exciting.
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Jasmine Rainwater Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D+