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Gorgeous but top was too big
This dress was gorgeous but the top was too big even 1 size down from what I normally wear. Had to return it without wearing : (
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Green Pleated Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I wore this dress to the ballet.
The dress is great looking, and the draping is super flattering. However, it is very, very low cut, which is especially noticeable when sitting down. I almost couldn't wear a bra with it, but ended up pinning it in place and being okay. Also, note that the leg slit is very high; too high to wear spanx under the dress.
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Joaquin Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I rented this for a party
This dress was flattering and comfortable, though be aware that it's quite short. One dress was definitely mis-marked; I ordered a medium and a large, and the "large" was very surprised when I could barely get it over my head. I thought I was imagining things, so I put the two dresses on top of one another and there was no doubt about it; the "large" was much, much smaller than the medium. I ended up wearing the medium, even though it was a bit snug, but please beware of mis-tagging, RTR! I've now had a few orders where odd sizing was an issue.
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Such A Tease Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I rented this to attend a holiday concert
The dress was very comfortable, easy to wear and the dark side panels make it very flattering. The fabric also has a fair amount of give to it, so you can sit down, walk, raise your arms (often impossible with cap sleeves) without any trouble. It definitely runs big, however. I'm usually a solid 10 and the dress still had some room to spare. Size down for back up!
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Purple Contrast Sheath
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I rented this to attend the ballet and a holiday party
Bottom line: Beautiful, but avoid if you have a longer torso! I usually wear a medium and sometimes a large, but even the extra large was too short. The issue wasn't the girth, it was the length of the torso area. I'm only 5'7, but I could barely get the straps up over my shoulders, and the crotch was riding up so much that there was no way I could've sat down. I think, if the material had had a bit of stretch, it would have been fine, but the fabric has no give. Shame, because it was beautiful!
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Black No Love Jumpsuit
Keepsake
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I rented this to attend a ballet.
This was beautiful, but very short in the torso. Only one of the straps was adjustable, and it was too short for me to sit down. Shame because I love the color!
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Nora Woven Jumpsuit
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I received this as a replacement item when my original choice was not available.
This dress could have been cute, but the bottom was much poofier than it shows in the photos. When I put the dress on, it looked much more child-like than I'd hoped. I didn't end up wearing it.
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Periwinkle Lace Sierra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I rented these for a family wedding.
These turned out to be bigger than I thought. I also thought I was getting earrings that would look diamond-like, but they were more like squares filled with glitter. Cute, but I wouldn't rent a second time.
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Opal Small Square Studs
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I wore this for the summer rehearsal dinner of a family wedding.
This dress was a classic shift dress; I chose to belt it in order to give myself a bit of a waist. I chose to wear 1 size up from my normal size because it does run pretty short. I'm 5'8 and needed to wear my shapewear a few inches higher than normal just to make sure it wouldn't stick out below the hem. Still, this was a fantastic dress; very comfortable and stylish. I would absolutely rent it again.
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Blue Floral Throw Shift Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Family wedding; I used this clutch for both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding itself.
This was just the right size. It fit my phone, small wallet, sunglasses and lipstick without too much trouble. It can be used as a clutch and it also has an optional chain shoulder strap if you don't want to carry it. Would definitely rent again.
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Gold Lizard Clutch
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
This was a fundraiser for work
Fit perfectly. Comfortable and had pockets, too! Colors are less bright than the photo; it's more navy and maroon than red and blue.
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Cranberry Jacquard Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I wore this for a semi formal holiday party.
This fit PERFECTLY. It's very flattering and gives the illusion of a strapless dress without having to be pulling it up all the time. The bodice had some boning so I was able to wear it without a bra. I'm 5'7 and with 2-3 inch heels the back just barely touched the ground with the regular, so don't go with the long if you're shorter, especially if you'll be wearing little or no heel!
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Red Precision Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Springtime formal event outside
This dress was fabulous. I needed something that was beautiful but not too sexy, given that I was going to a daytime outdoor event with many of my students. It fit perfectly and was absolutely gorgeous in person. The lace was a great color. I did throw a nude bandeau underneath it, however, given that the event was at school and I am a teacher. Wouldn't want to scar my students for life!
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Aqua Chakra Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
This dress was simple but elegant!
The dress looked FABULOUS on, but the bottom part of the skirt had no give. I've rented this dress twice and BOTH times the slip under the lace overlay had a huge tear in it (once in the back and once on the side). Presumably this was from someone sitting down in the dress! The 10 actually fit much better on the top, but the bottom was so tight that I went up to a 12!
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Black Jeanette Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C