Mary's Reviews
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16 reviews
Nice dress
This worked nicely for a bridal shower. It runs very small - I had read the reviews, but was still shocked that I couldn't even zip the M. Very demure, very appropriate for the mother of the groom!
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Navy Floral Mix and Mingle Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Very flattering cut
I was very happy with this dress. However, I am not sure how many hooks should be on the interior bodice. This 10 had 3 hooks, the 12 had two, which was clearly wrong. If I were to rent this dress again, I would call a RTR agent and ask him/her to check on the number of hooks. It is challenging to get this dress on solo, with the interior hooks followed by the zipper. The 10L was nearly perfect for my 5'6'' - maybe an inch too long - but the 12L pooled on the floor. I generally wear a size 8, so this dress does run a touch small.
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Edinburgh Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Not my first choice.
I had ordered the Shoshanna Camilla, but it was unable to be shipped, and RTR sent this instead. I love this style for date night, but had to pin the neckline to make it appropriate for my work function. This is my third RTR order in a row (2016 May, July and October) that my first choice has not been shipped. I think that RTR needs to review its paradigm - something is not working!
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Contrast Jeanne Two Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Not very flattering.
This was a replacement for my first choice, which could not be shipped. Nice dress, but was nothing exciting. I did not wear it.
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Rose Notes Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Nice dress, but wrong for me.
This was sent as a replacement when my first choice was returned damaged and could not be shipped. I found this out the day it was shipped - RTR support told me that they usually send out an email notifying the customer that an order can't be fulfilled, and had no explanation about why no email was sent. This dress fit well, but was not what I had in mind for my event.
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Pink Silk Bubble Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Back up size, a smidge tight.
Since I generally wear an 8, I anticipated that my backup size 6 would be a bit tight. Since my first choice, the size 8, had been returned damaged and could not be shipped, I can only assume that it would have been the correct size.
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Fuchsia Flutter Lover Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Strange fit
This was my backup dress. I think it was the right size, but it had strange puckers at the hip - I'm pointing to a pucker on my right hip. Glad that I had the blue Nicole Miller as my first choice.
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Red Whitney Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Did not wear
The matching necklace arrived with a stone out, so I wore something else.
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Luminosity Pearl Earrings
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Very pretty dress
The 6R was an inch or two short, but the L would have been difficult to dance it. The zipper did start to unzip itself once on the dance floor - luckily, I had the hook at the top fastened! Overall, very pleased.
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Midnight Sequin Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Nice party dress!
Very comfortable. Runs slightly large - I usually wear an 8. Necklace and earrings are from RTR as well. One of the bra strap holders was broken - I'm surprised that this got by RTR quality control!
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Reba Dress
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Not good....
I'm a true size 8, so I thought the M would fit well. I took a photo, but I can't bear to look at it, much less see it in print. The dress was unflatteringly tight - I could see my navel. Probably just an age issue - looked very cute in other reviews! Thanks heavens for the back up dress! (Tahari Reba size 6)
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Get To Cobalting Sheath
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Striking.
Wore with the matching earrings and Tahari Reba dress (see my review photo)
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Nicandra Drop Necklace
Lulu Frost
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Very pretty fabric, but hard to zip
This dress was lovely for a 60s era party. I think it runs small - I generally wear an 8 or a 6, and the 8 was very snug in the waist. The zipper was a real problem - it was very hard to close, even on the hangar. I was ready to give up and find something else to wear, but my husband finally wrestled it closed.
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Blue Gradient Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun to dance in.
Very true to size for me - 6 was very snug, 8 fit well. Larger than B cup may have to size up. Skirt is very full - might be more flattering on a pear shape than a straight and narrow. It was a fun look for a wedding reception.
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Jasmine Rainwater Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
Backup dress, didn't wear.
This dress fit true to size, but the Oscar Wilde dress looked much better. I did not wear this.
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Botanical Berry Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B
This was a fun dress to dance in because of the swirly skirt.
I ordered the 6 and the 8 - the 8 would have been fine with a lightly padded bra, but I elected to go braless with the 6, because the dress does not have bra strap holders. The fabric is a very nice weight, lighter than I anticipated. If it had had bra strap holders, I would have given it 5 stars.
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Oscar Wild Dinner Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 36B