Amanda's Reviews
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Flattering and Pretty, but heavy
The dress fit super well, and is constructed so I didn't need to wear a bra, even as a 38C. The drawback is that having the heavy fabric to do that means the whole dress weigh a lot and it's be too warm to wear in the summer. I still loved it, but just a heads up on that. It was super comfortable all night and I would definitely think about renting again for a fall or winter event! Wore it with some modern rose gold earrings and rings. At 5'6" I wore about a 3 inch heel and that was good to keep the dress at the right length. I think I weighed 180 or 185 at this time, and the size 12 was perfect.
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Black & Nude Lace Gown
LM Collection
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Modern and dressy
loved the color and they didn't weigh too much!
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Rose Gold Ball Drop Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Cute and modern- can hold all of the necessities
Small enough to be dressy and cute, big enough to bring thin flip flops if you want to! The dress is the Unitedwood Iris Lace Dress.
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Carnation Red Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Super cute and unique- snug on the chest for us busty ladies
Wore to a wedding and got so many compliments. I'm broad shouldered and busty and it was a little snug there for a 12 (I was a standard 12 at the time) but I meant I didn't need to wear a bra. The fabric is very thick so heads up if it's hot out, but the lace is really beautiful. I included a pic of me in gym clothes if you want to compare your body type. It's a side zip which helps with getting it over the ladies. Other than that I loved the dress and would definitely rent it again!
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Iris Lace Dress
UnitedWood
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Nice fabric, comfortable
The fabric is great- just heavy enough and actually has a nice amount of give/stretch that if you want it to be more fitted you should size down. I ended up pinning some tucks in the back under the capelet to make the top fit closer, and as I wore this on NYE I shortened it about 3 inches with double sided tape. Because of the pockets, if you have wider hips like me it will definitely make you look broader. I gave this 4 stars as it was comforting and fit nicely, but if you want something sexy or worry about adding width to your lower half, look elsewhere. Would be great for a wedding or other more conservative event.
Red Zeal Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Stunning, Classy, Comfortable
So comfortable! It's crepe, so it's a little heavier, but as it's a great fall color, and from the fall collection, I wouldn't have expected any different! Has pockets which is always a plus :) Does run big (see 3rd pic for how much extra fabric I was working with- like 5/6 inches around), so size down even if you want a looser shift, maybe even 2 sizes if you want it to be a bit tighter. Also, I have a sizeable booty and chest and this fit so nicely. Has a great 60's vibe that I just wanted to color block like crazy! Wore it one day with maroon tights and tiger print low heels, and another with navy tights and shoes.
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Florinda Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
designed to be big, and fills that beautifully
Very much a free people top-- loose, the back has beautiful embroidery, and it'a a lot of fun to wear. I normally wear a L, rented the M and it was still quite large, but if you want a flowing tunic it fits the bill! I wore it as a cover up, with (longer) shorts for an outdoor movie, and with pants to work.
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New World Kaftan
Free People
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
A weird fit.....
It was huge in the chest and I'm not small there and yet tight in the waist.... It's a beautiful color and I love the idea of the dress, but if your going to try it get two sizes and have it delivered in enough time for RTR to send replacements if it doesn't fit!
Jewel Block Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I love this! But no give in the fabric!
So cute! But as it is a high waisted skirt and the fabric has no give be warned that it has to fit you just right to be comfortable! So many compliments and I absolutely loved pairing it with both colored and neutral tops!
Toile Print Skirt
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Super cute but straps don't wanna stay up!
Got this as my birthday rental and I loved how cute it is, but as others said the states don't want to stay up! I prepared ahead of time and had some double sided boob tape to stick under them and that did the trick. Even with my larger cup size (38 C) the dress was fine without a bra.
Float On Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Super cute, left some black marks, sides expand
Very cute but the leather left black marks on my clothes. They came out in the wash, but just a heads up. Is a nice large bag, and there are snaps in the side that open up the space significantly (see second photo).
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Fringe Scott Tote
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
More compliments than you know what to do with!
Fit is great (wrap dress) I'm a size 12 and busty so I added a slip I own underneath. The skirt tends to blow open if it's windy so you may want to add a safety pin to hold it together. I'm also very broad shouldered so that in combination with my bust meant that it was more wide tank than cap sleeve, but heck, it still looked great!
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Swept Away Maxi Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun color, drawstring is nice!
I didn't know that the hem was asymmetrical, but other than that a nice dress! Didn't stay that well closed over a bigger chest (38D) but that's a common problem for me.
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Maxi Tee Dress
Marissa Webb
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Very chic
They are big sunglasses, but they are super chic and fit well and didn't get caught in my hair as much as I would have expected having nose pieces!
Beacon Sunglasses
Balenciaga
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Best designer ever! So chic and trendy yet comfortable!
I love all things Nha Khanh, and this dress was no exception. So trendy and chic, didn't need Spanx and I wore a normal bra. What more could you want out of a black tie dress! Complements all night, easy to accessorize and it was the perfect length with 3.5 inch heels (my basic black d'orsay open toe shoes). I got the L seeing that it maybe ran short and I thought the length was fine, but even at 5'6" I'm sure I could have found shoes that worked perfectly with the R as well. As for the reviews saying it was tight in the chest, it was definitely snug, but my movement was not restricted and I had no trouble zipping it up and I'm a solid 38C and wore a full coverage bra.
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Isabella Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS DRESS
I've rented the Nha Khahn lace over tulle dresses in the variety of sleeves and colors it comes in and every one is awesome. This one I got in a 12, should have gotten a 10, but it still was awesome. Put it with the Oscar de la Renta Almond Rosette necklace, which is nice and light weight, (Unlimited for the win) and darn it if I didn't get complements all night. - Here is my primer on Nha Khahn sizing- (1) if there are a bunch of reviews, the dress will be stretched out some so size down (also it will hold you in nicely), (2) sleeves are tighter, so even if it's rented a bunch you should think true to size if you have sizable arms like me (3) I'm 5'6" and the 10 and 12 hit me a little below mid thigh. just wear spanx or yoga shorts under it if you're worried, but even in 5 inch stilettos I didn't feel it was inappropriate. Basically, you cannot go wrong in this dress. RENT IT.
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Noir Timeless Love Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Very fun, runs LARGE
One of the two I brought for a wedding, and chose the other for the actual wedding so I wore this to the rehearsal dinner. It's a really pretty dress and tons of fun- I was getting complements all night. Very poofy, and ran large so I added a belt to define it (thanks other reviewers for the idea!). you can wear a regular bra with it so long as it has thin straps, and there is no need for Spanx since the bottom is so full! I wore yoga shorts under it as the poof worried me a smidge, but I think they were truly unnecessary. Overall, it's comfortable and fun, and I would think about renting again in a smaller size.
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Dancefloor Diva Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Really pretty, but would be better with darker skin!
For a thin stringed halter, this was really quite comfortable. It ties up close to the next which helps. The top fit nicely and was easy to wear with a strapless bra. waist hit me where I expected it to. Only downside is that I was (am) very pale and so the color of the top didn't totally work with my coloring (see second pic). It is also a LONG dress for an R (see photo of shoes worn with it), so heads up if you're shorter. Overall, it was comfortable, the cut of the halter was a little atypical which was great and even though the skirt was long and lined it was pretty comfortable out at wineries on a hot VA summer day!
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Anargosa Desert Maxi
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Really pretty and not as heavy as I was expecting
Got these as my Mystery Bling and wore them to a bachelorette wine country trip. They weren't as heavy as I's expect looking at the pic, but they are definitely still gemstones so you will feel them there. Got tons of complements, and if you like flashy, standout jewelry, then these are an excellent choice!
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Gold Glitter Chandelier Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
very pretty, and comfortable, runs large but not the most flattering cut
I'm usually a solid 12 (can fit some 10s), and the 12 was baggy in the waist and chest. Since I wore it for my brother's rehearsal dinner in HOT AND STICKY weather, I was okay with the looser fabric. - It is well lined (good for a light color, not so good when it's really humid), and a beautiful pattern so it hides your iffy spots well without going to the Spanx drawer. - I'm short waisted and the waist hit a little higher than my natural waist which was weird and not totally flattering, but still comfortable. If you have a baby bump and sized up one, I bet this would work really nicely as the gathering at the waist left a nice bit of room. - Wore a regular bra with a safety pin making the straps into a racer back - Also, VERY LONG. I was wearing tall platforms (see photo, from wedding, worn at rehearsal) and the skirt was just above the grass. If I lost 10 pounds I'd definitely give the 8 a go since it really is a beautiful dress, and would transition into fall weather with a jacket beautifully.
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Jyoti Maxi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
So much fun!
Wore to a warm day of drinking and watching horse racing in VA. It was a bit tight on top (I'm a solid 38C-D) but the fabric has give so you can still breathe once you have it zipped. Very comfortable and cute, fab length, and I added a belt because it felt right!
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Santorini Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
I looked skinny, oh so skinny!
This was comfortable, and at 5'6" not too short, though still fluffy and fun. I felt and looked so skinny it was awesome!
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Sweet Talk Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
YES!!!!!!!!
Rented for a horse race and everyone loves these! So many complements, so comfortable on and such nice detail with the crackelure! Rent these babies if you want to be immediately chic!
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Collins Sunglasses
Balenciaga
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Too matronly for a sexy 30 year old!
Quite beautiful and comfortable fit, but waaaaaay too matronly looking for my taste. Also, you can't wear a regular strapless bra with it so you're seeing the gals there au natural. They probably make a bra that would work, but it's not in my lingerie drawer right now. No Spanx in photo either, but dress hides stuff pretty well with the layers and the ruffles. Also it made my top half look quite large, and though at the time of this photo I am 40, 34, 41, it made me look even bigger than just any other dress I tried on did.
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Luisa Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Hot color! No internal support/hiding ability
So pretty, but there is NOTHING provided by the dress to hide your bits and bumps from the world. Also, where the back hits can create a bit of back fat from nothing when your arms are down. In pics I have no Spanx on, but am sucking in to save my life, so make your call. Measured 40, 34, 41 that day. Didn't wear it to the wedding as unlimited provided "skinnier" options, but if this had been my rental, add a pair of Spanx and if have been very happy with it! Strapless bra worked fine.
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Front Lines Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
So comfy and cute! You will feel chic and glorious (yes, glorious)!
I rented this for the "madness before the rehearsal dinner" for my brother's wedding in June (in HUMID Ohio). We were doing all the bouquets and boutonnieres ourselves in combination with a bridesmaid's brunch so I wanted something that would look cute but also be workable for flower arranging. This romper was perfect! Though it is a thicker denim, it fits comfortably and the sleeves stayed rolled up easily. I am a busty size 10-12 and the L was even a bit baggy on me. If I had wanted a more fitted look I should have gone with the M, but for what we were doing the L was fine. Sorry the photo isn't helpful, it's the only one I had (that's my bro the groom!) but hopefully shows how much I loved wearing it!
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Rivet Romper
Free People
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Flattering, but a bit snug!
I'm between a 10 and 12, and the 10R wouldn't zip past the bottom of my rib cage (34.5" where ti stopped). Since I ordered this with unlimited I didn't have the 12R to try on, but I will get it sometime as, even though it wasn't zipped, it still looked good. I didn't get pics of the 10R, but will update this if I an get my hands on the 12R and an event to wear it to. **Length- Normal. At 5'6" I probably could have worn a 3" heel and been fine. **Fabric- Note that the interior skirt is chiffon, so it has nice movement even with the super structure of the top. **Overall- This is a BEAUTIFUL dress that even with my broad shoulders and inability to zip it all the way up still looked flattering on me.
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Look Into It Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Unique, but heavy
Very pretty, but the sections like to overlap and the one I got had the gold rubbing off to show silver. It's nice that the length can be changed!
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Heartbreaker Necklace
Lele Sadoughi
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
Unique, beautiful back, but small and not for broad backs!!!!
I look at my unlimited account as a chance to try the edgier more expensive rentals to either have an amazing dress (I am happy as a clam when I'm on the unique style side), or post unflattering photos because it totally didn't work for me. Here's an unflattering one that I so wished had worked!!!! I ordered it to give it a go for a wedding, but unfortunately it's too snug! **Color- a bit more muted than I expected, but a beautiful watercolor look with silver tones. **Length- SHORT! I'm 5'6" and it just brushed the ground in the front with a bit of a train in back. **Size- I'm between a 10 and 12, but have a very broad rib cage and am a 38C (I'm 41" across the middle of my chest/breasts). I hoped the open back might make it work, but alas. I got it zipped to the bottom of my rib cage (I'm 34.5" there) and it wasn't going any further. **Bra- You could not wear a typical bra with this, but, even at a 38C, the material is well lined and I felt comfortable without a bra. If you're not to worried about perkiness, you could go without and not worry about anything showing through. I didn't have a backless sticky bra to try with it, but hopefully the pics show you how far it comes around the sides. **Overall- A beautiful dress, but runs small and even if it had zipped up it would have made my back look even broader than it actually is.
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Watercolor Mood Gown
Antonio Grimaldi
Size Worn: 48R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C
L.O.V.E.
So this bag has a TON of space. 3 large parts (two big pockets outside the main purse section) and smaller pockets inside. Once I returned it I missed it so much I went out and bought it in bright blue. Stylish yet useful.
Black Mini Perry Satchel
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 36C
YES! Fits bigger boobs!
I wish I owned this jacket. It is so comfortable and cute, plus it fits broader shoulders and bigger boobs and buttons nicely. In this photo I weigh 163, size 38C, and have broad shoulders from being a swimmer. You will not be disappointed by this jacket! Please ignore my sort of tucked shirt, I wanted to show the higher back and didn't notice the shirt until later!
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Tux Blazer
Helmut Lang
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 36C
I love these. So very much.
These are fantastic! Thinking of buying them......
Biscayne Sunglasses
Balenciaga
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 36C
For small ears
So, it's not that uncomfortable to wear, but it is made to curve with a small ear, not my giant ones :)
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Pearl Ascending Earcuff
Jules Smith
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 36C
SOOOOO PRETTY!
Very beautiful, goes with most outfit color choices. A bit on the heavier side, but that shouldn't surprise you considering it's size.
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Belle Fleur Collar
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 36C
Fab Statement piece, closer to my neck (not choker sized, but still small) than expected
Sorry for the bathroom pic, it had nice light! Wore it with a white cowl neck sweater and blush wool pants for a benefit with small silver/crystal earrings and a lower key cocktail ring and had tons of compliments. Definitely a great winter necklace, may be a bit too heavy for a summer outfit, but if you want sparkle go with this!
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Bursting Baubles Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 36C
NYE WOOOOT!
So this was my back up dress for NYE, and my friend Marie ended up wearing it. She is 6'0, 157 lbs and 34D, normally wears an 8 and the 10 fit her like a dream. Black lace panels are very slimming. I, size 10-12, 5'6", 158lbs. and 38C got the 10 zipped but looked like a stuffed sausage. Should have ordered the 12 or 14.
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Shelby Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
NYE... enough said
I wanted to wear something different and sparkly for NYE and this dress fit the bill. I ordered the 10 (the red dress in the picture was my back up dress... obviously it found a home for the night). It was well lined, but as it was still tight to my body, I did wear spanx. I am fairly busty so I also whipped out the bust reducing bra. With the sleeves and the white panels it was slimming, and I had a fantastic time in it!
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Kim Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C