Jennifer's Reviews
All reviews by Jennifer
TOP CONTRIBUTORTOP CONTRIBUTOR
12 reviews
Subtle Attention Getter
Wore this to a cocktail attire wedding and worried it would be on the edge of too formal, but as the night went on, got SO many compliments. The dress fit well and was flattering, though... I'm 5'9" and wore 4.5" heels and the dress was like 0.25" off the ground... There weren't any size tags in the dress, so perhaps I got the L? My only gripe (and this is most dresses not unique to this one), was being tall, the tightest point of the waist of the dress was mid-ribs and not at my waist which is always just dang uncomfortable. Otherwise the pleating is gorgeous, the color is fantastic and I adored this dress!
Member Fit Notes
Multi Floral High Low Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous dress, too casual for event
This dress fit well, but ultimately was too casual for the event I was attending. If I had rented for my primary event, I possibly would have gone a size down, as the material had some hug and despite this was potentially a bit gappy around the arms. A nice heavy fabric that laid nicely and hid any imperfections well, no bra needed, the pleats didn't add bulk despite.... being a pleated bulky fabric.
Member Fit Notes
Porcelain Criss Cross Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute, comfy and flattering (which isn't easy at 35 weeks pregnant)!
Wore this to my baby shower and received many compliments. I did end up wearing a nude tank top underneath as pregnancy made my chest bigger than normal and as a non chesty pre-pregnant lady, the amount of cleavage made me uncomfortable, however, this seems to be highly personal as all of my friends insisted I didn't need one (As a sizing note, when I wore this dress I was a large 34D/maybe a bit bigger and about 170lbs).
Member Fit Notes
Ivory Lace Tea Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Flattering and conservative without being dowdy.
Wore this for family photos, the 4R probably fit better and would have been my choice for a wedding or other adult event, but being slightly more fitted and wrangling my 6mo old daughter, the much baggier 6R felt like a better choice for me and my situation. The dress photographs beautifully and is well enough lined that it's not sheer (I wore a black bra and it wasn't noticeable). Light and breathable (and overshare here, if any other new mamas are looking to rent, the side zip works for breastfeeding!).
Member Fit Notes
Lafayette Maxi
Paper Crown
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
The matte sequins give this dress Vegas glitz without the flashy and tacky.
Got this dress at the RTR store in Vegas (my first time at one of their locations) for a dinner at Picasso and a show afterwards with my husband. It wasn't required we dress up that much, but hey, when in Vegas. Sadly, they only had this dress in a 6, which was a touch big, but not overly so, but makes normal sizing advice hard to give. The dress was stunning, hard to wear a bra or spanx with, I just ended up going without. It was comfy enough to eat a solid dinner and not feel uncomfortable or lumpy, but the hem at the bottom folded the sequins under, which made sitting chaf-y after a long duration. Aside from that, I adored this dress and would highly recommend.
Member Fit Notes
Eyes of Gold Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Understated yet still bold
The dress fit very well, I'd say the sleeves were snug, but I'm a rock climber, so it's hard to tell if that's an across the board thing, or a just me thing. As such, I had to hitch the sleeves up above my elbows so I could move them and didn't rip the dress, it was a bit of a slow process, but once they were up there, the dress was comfy as could be.
Member Fit Notes
Key Lime Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Flattering and classy
LOVE this dress. I really wish I had a picture of it. It flattered every inch of my tall athletic body. The green panel was just the right amount of glitz, and the fabric while a bit thin ensured a snug fit (just wear pantyhose or some sort of spanx, as even the thinnest girl will show ev-er-y-thing.
Member Fit Notes
Green Illusionist Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Classy length
This dress was gorgeous, but ultimately forgettable. It photographed far far better than I felt it looked in the mirror. Runs a bit small through the hips ( and I say this not as a hippy girl by any means), I'm usually a 2, the 4 was snug. If you have biceps the arms chafe due to the sequins, and by the night this was a bit uncomfy.
Member Fit Notes
Garden of Sequins Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Late-summer rehersal dinner perfection
I adored everything about this dress, from the flattering fit, to the pockets, to the ability to wear a regular bra to how flattering the waist-line was. The ONLY con, if the waistline is snug, it sits right on your ribs, and can make it a bit hard to relax when sitting down, having a slightly large ribcage and small waist, this is something i'm just used to by now, but be prepared for a bit of a dent and a deep breath when you finally take it off at night. I liked this dress so much I ran out to buy it having found it for sale online!
Member Fit Notes
Honey Jacquard Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous Colour, annoying fit.
I rented both the 0 and the 2, and while the 0 fit better, the snug waist caused the front pleat to kick out more than desired (probably enough to trigger the 'when are you due' questions), so I went with the 2 so the front pleat chilled out a bit, addtionally I wore a thin black belt with it, and used fashion tape to seal the pleat for the first few inches. I adored the colour and print though, and was able to wear a regular bra.
Member Fit Notes
Oscar Wild Dinner Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Subtle Head Turner
I wore this dress to my boyfriend's rugby awards gala and got a TON of compliments. It fit very well and was really comfortable. I was able to wear a nude bra with it as well and you couldn't tell. The only issue, was that whatever the side seams are stitched with is a really flimsy thread, the dress arrived with one hole in the side, and every time I walked it seemed like more would spring up, and while the dress was snug, it wasn't painted on or too-tight by any means. Easy fix if RTR has a seamstress just zip up and down the sides with a more durable thread....to be safe, bring a crapload of safety pins!
Member Fit Notes
Vita Dress
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
So many compliments!
Rented this dress for an out of town wedding and was such a good decision! The dress fit perfectly and was uber flattering, people asked all night where I got it. I loved that the lace was a solid 4" longer than the lining of the dress being 5'9" it's always a concern that a dress will be too short for an occasion. The fabric of the other dress I had rented looked well worn and a little tattered, but this dress had no such issue. The dress looked new and stunning, so much so that my boyfriend said at the end of the night 'how much does this cost retail? I may buy it for you!'
Member Fit Notes
A Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C