Caroline's Reviews
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Great dress!
This dress was a replacement that RTR sent when my chosen dress came damaged. It was an excellent replacement! My husband loved the dress, and it felt very comfortable. Only concern: the cut in front is very deep. I kept worrying about exposure and wished I had bought fashion tape.
Viola Colorblock Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Wonderful!
I loved this skirt! Thin lightweight material. Very classy look. The skirt is a little long for my 5'5" frame but the slit in the back offset this. Received compliments and felt great!
Kara Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Not my shape
I was really looking forward to this chic and classy dress. But it just totally did not work for my more pear-shaped curves and proportions! The size 4 fit perfectly on top and through the waist. Then, unfortunately, it was too tight on my hips and pulled up. The size 6 was too big on top and in the waist. But even worse, it felt as if the waist was cut in the wrong place and the dress just moved on my body. Beware fellow pear-shaped ladies...
Navy Trinu Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Very large
This dress would probably be more flattering on someone with a larger chest. Our maybe it just really runs large. I'm not typically smaller than a "small," but I was swimming in the top of this dress. Thankfully, the dress had buttons and snaps in the right places so it wasn't immodest. The material was nice and felt comfortable.
Printed Marine Dress
ba&sh
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Great dress!
This dress came as a replacement, and I tried it on. It is lovely and comfortable! But it definitely runs large. The size 2 was perfect, and I'm typically a 4 and sometimes a 6!
Montana Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
LOVED this dress!
This is a beautiful, comfortable, and flattering dress! I danced for hours in it. I'd love to own this dress.
Pink Melania Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Surprisingly fun dress
This was a stylist-chosen replacement for one of my rentals. I would never have rented it--but it was a surprisingly fun dress. Comfortable for dancing and very light material. Unfortunately it was a replacement for a dress that "runs small"--and this dress definitely "runs large." So overall, it was 1-2 sizes too large on me. I had to find a belt to reign in some of the material and give it some shape.
Batik Patchwork Dress
Fuzzi
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Great dress!
This is a great dress--classy and comfortable. But it seemed to run a little large, especially in the mid-section. I just wish it was a little more fitted, but perhaps I should have tried a smaller size.
Floral Lace Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Showstopper!
This dress is incredible! Very fitted, very thick material, hugs curves. Doesn't show cleavage and hits knee--but absolutely stunning and attention-grabbing. Definitely check sizing.... Not only is it Italian sizing but also it seems to run small. I got a 40/12, which I think it equivalent to a 2/4. I wished I had the 42 size to try, too. I'll definitely be renting this one again!
Navy Kate Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Classy
I rented this for a Baptism, and I thought it was perfect. It was comfortable and classy. I paired it with red heels for a pop of color. One thing: make sure it's fitted, otherwise it could look a little dowdy.
Hennie Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect look!
I wanted a more conservative look, so I went with the size 4 (the size 2 was very form fitting on me). It was a perfect look for the formal/work event!
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Marissa Leopard Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
This dress was beautiful--but the cut just was not for me!
I'm always enticed by these beautiful, brightly colored sheath dresses, but it is difficult for me to comfortably wear them because I am pear-shaped. This dress was no different! The dress gathered around my hips (tight), and it did not have a defined waist, so I could not show off my best asset. I ended up wearing the 2 because the 4 was just way too big around the waist and bust--even though the hip tightness bothered me when I was dancing. *I* wouldn't rent this dress again--but I would recommend it to friends with a more athletic body shape/narrower hips!
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Cyber Colorblock Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect!
This dress was perfect for my important presentation! I felt confident and professional! I had read that the dress runs small, so I rented the 4 (42) and the 6 (44) instead of my usual 2 and 4. I'm glad I did! While I fit into the 4, the dress was too tight around my hips to be work-appropriate. The 6 was a little loose around my chest and waist, but not so much that it was an issue. The back is a little low-cut, so I paired the dress with a yellow jacket. The colors and patterns look so cool! In the end, my presentation went well, and I received a bunch of compliments on the dress. I might have to start saving money to purchase this lucky dress!
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Repeat Offense Dress
Missoni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful detail!
I wore this dress to a holiday party. It was cold outside and the event had an outdoor component, so the dress--with its thick material and long sleeves--was perfect. The detail was so beautiful, too. Many compliments. I also rented the necklace worn by the model because I liked the combination so much.
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Emerald Mind Maze Sheath
RVN
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful dress!
This dress was stunning! I loved the pretty detail and the slight sheen. I have no photos from the wedding, though! I'll have to rent again! :)
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Minae Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful colors! Comfortable and fun!
The colors are so vibrant; it's the perfect dress for a joyous occasion. I wore it to a wedding in early March, so I also appreciated the thickness of the material since it was still chilly. The dress also made dancing easy! At first, I wasn't a fan of the drop-waist aspect of the dress, but the purple detail above the natural waistline eliminated my concerns. Overall, a perfect rental for the occasion!
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Balinese Dance Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful dress!
The dress was beautiful! I received many compliments on it all night. That said, you need to be a bold/confident person to wear it.... It was a little shorter than I had hoped, and I was a little self conscious about it all night. On the bright side, the fabric is thick, meaning that the (albeit short) skirt did not fly up while I was dancing, and my husband liked the idea of me wearing something a little risqué--definitely outside of my more conservative norm!
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Young Love Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Comfortable and elegant :)
This dress definitely runs large (thank you to previous reviewers who warned me!). I wore the size 0, and I used a little bit of fashion tape in the front. I was comfortable and danced all night!
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No Strings Attached Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Stunning dress!
This dress was so fun and bright! I felt wonderful in it. I wished that it had been a little more fitted at the waist. It was rather short, though, so I think the emphasis was meant to be on the legs and not on the waist.
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Wild One Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful dress!
I had to wear fashion tape, which felt a little uncomfortable, but the dress was so beautiful that it was worth it!
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Southern Sun Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful and Comfortable
I wore this dress to a friend's wedding and received many compliments. It was very comfortable (has pockets!) and feminine. Definitely runs large... even the zero was a little bit large in parts on me. You can wear a bra with the dress, but you DEFINITELY need double-sided tape. After applying the tape, I had no problems with slippage/peekage all night. Sorry for the unclear photo, but I thought maybe it would be helpful!
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Butterfly Kisses Dress
Pencey
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful!
This dress is gorgeous! I had ordered two dresses and planned to wear the other dress, but my husband loved this one so much that I wore it instead. The color is actually a bright, deep emerald green in person. I actually preferred it to the lighter color in the photo. I received a ton of compliments from both friends and older guests at the wedding, so it seemed universally liked. Beware of the hip size... In retrospect, I would have ordered the size 4 to get a little more room around my hips.
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Just My Luck Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful dress!
This dress was classy and beautiful. Perfect for dancing the night away at a summer wedding! Note: The size 2 was a little short, so I wore the size 4 to the ceremony and saved the size 2 for the reception.
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Teal Applique Bloussant Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C