Lauren's Reviews
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a beautiful, classy gown
RTR didn't send the correct size, but the back up ended up working. It is definitely a tight gown, so get yourselves the "shorts" version of spanx so that the lines don't show around your behind. This gown isn't forgiving but so worth it. Flatters all the curves but hides nothing. The gown doesn't show much skin but it is sexy while classy. The color is beautiful in person. I was complimented all night on both the color and details of the gown.
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Gated Gown
Blumarine
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34C
great dress!
This is a very flattering dress! I was also quite comfortable in it. It isn't meant to drag the floor, but had I been one inch taller I might have gone with the L. I am 5'5 and wore 3 inch heels. I would recommend if you're even 5'6 to go with the L length if wearing heels. A great, classic dress that would flatter most shapes and sizes.
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Black Nasira Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34C
Cute but way too short.
So cute and fit everywhere else but went up my butt. showed half my butt. couldn't wear it!
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Radiance Romper
Lovers + Friends
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34C
Did not wear, but overall it is a nice dress. Read below:
This dress was a backup for a wedding. Didn't wear it and here's why: I thought it was overall so gorgeous! Quality was great, dress in good shape. The blue under garment was fine; I could have actually worn a small. The lace overlay size M was big in the waist and hips but so tight in the chest. I sized up and tried the L over lay. It was too big in the chest and WAY too big everywhere. The large just looked super frumpy and the M looked a little tight across my chest and was uncomfortable in the arms. Sometimes lace pieces with no give just don't work out, this being one. But, it really was a nice dress! I honestly think this is the best type of dress for very slim types without too much curvature in the chest..OR a girl with very petite shoulders/ribcage. The hips would be big enough if petite shoulders/larger hips were your body type.
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India Palace Sheath
Rahul Mishra
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Wore another dress instead, but this was pretty.
It was a pretty dress but I opted to wear the other dress I rented, instead. For me, there was a lot of cleavage and I wanted to downplay that at a wedding. it was also kind of big in the waist area although it fit fine up top. It didn't do a ton for my figure, but I feel like it would be flattering on hourglass or thin. Just not my favorite-no harm, no foul.
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Waldorf Girl Sheath
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Loved it!
Romantic dress, fit runs true. I am larger chested, was able to wear without a bra. The details of the lace are gorgeous. This is the third Nha Khanh dress I've rented due to the high quality and really lady-like, classic style. I love this dress and you will too! PS, a belt could/would make it cuter but I left it at home. No big, still looked nice! :)
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Karla Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Not enough oxygen to the brain..not good
For me, renting this dress was taking a chance! I knew it from the get-go. My husband and I took a weekend trip to get away for the first time since our 1 year old baby was born. I wanted to be sassy and really wear something that would be out of the ordinary for me. I typically prefer more romantic, classy, lacy pieces Summation: I got what I asked for. It was TIGHT, TIGHT, TIGHT. Yes, that is to be expected. MY ONLY problem was that the medium fit best overall for my waist, hips, etc. HOWEVER, due to the way this particular dress opens at the chest and neck I was forced into the large because it basically was letting all of my goods hang out to dry. I had to wear a bra but it kept showing, I was uncomfortably trying to tuck it back in all night. Even wore clear bra straps and a plunging "hide" away type bra. Didn't matter! My husband said I looked great but he could tell how uncomfortable I was so at the end of dinner he offered his suit jacket so I didn't feel so "trampy". I felt I was getting attention, I did look good in the dress but I was so self conscious that either my bra was showing or my boobs were falling out. And when the dress already hugs each and every curve of your body, I didn't feel I wanted everything else hanging out in addition the rest of my body on display. I usually prefer showing one body part or the other: if showing a lot of leg, show little to no cleavage, and vice versa.
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There She Goes Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Did not end up wearing it, but it is a very cute dress!
I rented this as a backup dress for my best friend's baby shower. It came to me brand new with tags, and the dress was adorable. I wanted a 6 in this dress but it wasn't available. Therefore the 8 was huge on me, I would say that this dress actually might run a little big. It was so big in the waist that even using a wide belt to cinch looked silly. If I would have had the 6, or even a 4, I think I would have gone with this dress. Again, loved it and might rent in the correct size for a different occasion.
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Bianca Flores Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
LOVED THIS! Major compliments, was a walking advertisement for RTR!
My first pick didn't fit just right, and I am so glad this is the dress I chose to go with. Wore for my company's annual banquet. Was so tickled as I received compliments all night, even from men who said they really thought it was a classy and elegant gown. I wore the belt that came with the other dress, I felt it added the perfect touch. The gown was a little loose in my waist so it helped with that, too. Overall, I would rent this again and give it my complete blessing! A understated but beautiful gown.
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Courtess Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
didn't end up wearing it. Was snug in the hips-not usually a problem for me. wore my backup
I loved this dress.-but didn't wear it. Rented it to wear to my company's formal annual banquet. I was really only worried about the cut being too revealing, but to my surprise, the hip area was really snug. I even got it in an 8--which is a size bigger than my usual. Yes, it fit but I would have been walking gingerly in those tight quarters. Further, it was actually large in the chest. This is unusual considering I wear a large C, or D cup and have broad swimmer shoulders. My hips aren't that wide and my legs/thighs are pretty thin. I don't want to detract as this is a gorgeous dress, but try to order your regular size, and if you have larger hips (think pear shape) I might advise staying away from this one. It will be large up top and very snug on your hips.
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A Night To Remember Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Great dress and fit!
Loved! Wore for Christmas party. So many compliments.
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Sweet Talk Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C