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Fun wedding dress
Overall the fit was nice and I ended up wearing the 8L (ordered the 10R as well). It is a bit snug in the rib cage but nothing so uncomfortable that it bothers you. It is a great dress to cover any "issues" you have with your figure i.e. pooch, bigger thighs, etc. It was well suited for either short dress or long dress occasion since it has asymmetrical cut. It is a stiffer fabric so lies fuller, which is why it covers up "body issues". Fun and easy dress to wear. The 10R was much larger in the top (especially shoulders) which is why I ultimately chose the 8L. Difference between R & L for me was non-issue.
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Silver Metallic Emerson Gown
MASON HOSKER
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable; great color
The size 8 was a little too tight in the rib cage area to wear all night at a wedding so I opted for my back up option which was a size 10. It was a little too loose on my shoulders but figured that was better than tight rib cage. Pockets are great. Nice dress and comfortable. Wrinkle free so that is nice too!
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Mad For Fuschia Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34B
Fabulous!
So I was completely nervous what a dress made out of neoprene would feel, look and fit like. I could not have been more pleased. I am normally a size 8 but really would have preferred a size 6 in this as I am not big busted. I actually tried a 6 on at Saks Fifth Avenue but RTR only had the 8 available. The 6 would have been a perfect fit but the 8 was o.k....just a little looser in the bust than I would have preferred. The 6 I could have gone braless but the 8 I went and got those "chicken cutlet boobs" and stuck them on. You can't wear a regular bar only because on the sides it goes down just a tad too much. This dress was great because the neoprene kinda acts like spanx and sucks everything in and holds it. I received SO many compliments on the dress....I really did enjoy wearing it. Fit is great for covering up a belly, or bootie or bigger thighs I would think...but also so flattering for skinny ladies as well. Overall, highly recommend.
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Go For Mod Dress
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved the colors and so comfortable!
This dress was perfect for my big 40th b-day bash. The theme of the party was pink and red so the dress fit the bill perfect. The sizing is dead on...the regular was perfect length for sandals and it is extremely comfortable because it is so free flowing. However, that is also somewhat of its downfall. While in person I received a lot of compliments on the dress; in photos you will look pregnant because of the high waist line and maxi fullness of the skirt. Now since this look is fashionable, in person you feel good...but my only regret is in photos I look quite heavy and I've actually lost 5 lbs. Otherwise, I recommend this dress...bonus you can wear a regular bar with it. I wore gold jewelry and shoes.
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Mabrey Maxi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
RTR sent wrong size...so sad
So all I can review on this one is how it looked on the hanger...which was AMAZING! Unfortunately, RTR had mislabled the garmet bag so I was inadvertantly sent the wrong size and could not wear. i ordered a 44 which I think would have fit me perfectly, but was sent a 40 which I can only assume is like a size 0 so I couldn't zip it up nor wear it. However, this dress was gorgeous and I knew it would have been fabulous!!! I called RTR and they were going to FedEx me the correct size but it was already checked out. However, I do plan to rent this one again because it did look so super cute on the hanger.
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Shortcake Dress
Missoni
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun sparkly party dress
This was a fun dress to wear to my friend's big b-day bash party. It is pretty comfortable. Easy to sit in and easy to dance in. I normally would wear a medium, but I wore the large due to the fact that I have broader shoulders and as other reviewers stated, the shoulder/sleeve area runs small. The large also gave me a tad bit more length so it wasn't a mini skirt, but a normal short skirt. I loved that it is loose in the middle so my "pooch" is hidden. Overall a fun, sparkly dress for a fun night out on the town.
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Gold Rush Mini
Pencey
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty & Comfortable
This dress was great and I received compliments. It flowed very nicely. I got the Long but had to wear 4" heels and it still was a little bit longer so I had to lift it when I walk on carpet or up/down stairs so I didn't trip. It worked for me because I have a smaller bust; this dress WILL BE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR THOSE WITH A LARGE BUSTLINE. But for those with a smaller bust line (like me) it was flattering and gave me clevage! :-) But the bust area is tight. The rest of the dress is so flowing it covers any problem areas you may have; stomach, hips, thighs, etc. My friend in the picture is also wearing a RTR gown.
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Roll Out The Red Carpet Gown
Tibi
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice but didn't wear
I ordered this dress as my back up; though it was the one I really wanted but my size was alreay gone so all I could order was the 10L and I was hoping it would fit. I ordered the Long; it was a little too long with 4" heels. The dress actually had 2 seams on the lower back at base of zipper that were unstitched and since I didn't get the dress until 8PM the night before I couldn't have it repaired before I had to leave at 6AM the next morning for the wedding. So RTR, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO HAVE THE AREA AT THE BASE OF THE ZIPPER SEWN UP. I RECEIVED IT IN THAT CONDITION. Otherwise, I thought this dress was gorgeous and would have loved to wear it. I would have love to try on the Regular length as well just to see if it was too short and I really wanted the 8 not 10....though I could have gotten away with the 10 if it wasn't kinda bigger up top and too long. Really pretty dress otherwise. Would like to try it in other sizes in the future. Peplum really did a beautiful job of hiding my "pooch" and it was a fitted dress but in a nice way that looked elegant not tight.
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Rosalind Peplum Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Too short
This was my back up, and it was just too short. It was tea length almost so it was a no-go immediately. Otherwise it was ok. Not that exciting.
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Bicolor Twist Gown
Robert Rodriguez Black Label
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Overall, pleased. I was lucky to be first to wear it!
I ordered the 8R and 10R. I should have ordered the Long length as I originally planned but the stylist told me to go with the Regular length. The 8R fit but was too short; therefore I put the 10R on and while it was bit larger overall; I determined that was o.k. because the 10 gave me a little more length. I had to wear much shorter heels than I normally do to compensate for the shorter length. Otherwise I was lucky enough to be the first person to receive the 8 or 10 because the tags were still on both! Therefore both were in great condition. I did receive compliments all night long on the dress so that's a "win" in my book. Only thing to be a bit aware of; obviously your back is completely exposed...so because I had to go with the size up, mine gapped a bit so I had to use double sided tape on the sides of the small of my back and had to remember to stand up straight all night to ensure I had no fat rolls. LOL! I would recommend this dress to everyone. It was comfortable and pretty!
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Sexy Back Gown
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B