Karen's Reviews
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Cute for an evening wedding
I needed a long-sleeved dress for a January wedding and loved the style. I am pear-shaped but quite petite up top. Loved the fit on the bottom, but the sleeves were too wide and too long. The chest was too wide as well and I had extra fabric on my sides. At any rate, it looked cute with black tights and booties, and it was warm despite the lace top. You can't wear a bra, be warned.
Pleated Illusion Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Fun accessory for a wedding
I liked that these were lightweight. Didn't hurt my sensitive ears or get caught in my hair-- so that is a plus as well! Really cute and fun if you are wearing a LBD.
Black Tassel Hoops
Elise M.
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
I felt like an Oscar winner!
I LOVE THIS DRESS. I wore this for a very conservative wedding in November and it fit the bill in every way. It covered my back tattoo and my shoulders, while making me feel gorgeous and not frumpy. I got compliments all night and I felt like a star. I was also thrilled with the length. I'm petite and wore flats with this dress.
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Lurex Dusted Lace Gown
David Meister
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Modest dress for a November church wedding
I was really excited to find this dress because it covered up my tattoo and my shoulders for a church wedding, while also looking pretty stylish. I have narrow shoulders, so I did find this to be a smidge big up top. That said, i was really thrilled with the sheer overlay and I got tons of compliments on my dress. Would rent again!
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Wilmington Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Hot LBD for a night out!
This dress was so short! I couldn't bend over and it rode up quite a bit when I sat in my chair. I'm glad I got the size 2 (even though I usually get a 0 in a-line dresses) because the torso would have been too snug had I gone down a size. I got lots of compliments on the dress and it's quite a number. I just can't imagine someone taller than me trying to wear it without flashing everyone!
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Pin Me Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
A nice work blouse
I wore this to the office. Because I am petite and the cut-outs on the front are low, I had to wear a black cami underneath and it was visible all day. I didn't have a strapless bra that worked with it. Otherwise, it was fun to wear and I did get some compliments.
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Black High Low Top
ELLIATT
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
A beautiful statement piece
I wore this with a LBD that I also got from RTR. It had nice heft without being over the top. I prefer understated jewelry, but I loved this!
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Kris Necklace
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Gorgeous dress for a spring wedding!
As a pear-shaped lady, nothing makes me angrier than when the slip is several inches narrower than the actual skirt. Obviously I am buying an a-line dress so I have more room. This dress was a little too big all over (I am very petite up-top), but the slip was skin tight. The dress is gorgeous, though. I would buy this and then cut the slip out. The dress doesn't even really need it.
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Stacking Circles Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Not too flashy- just right!
I wore these to a fundraiser on Saturday night and out for lunch the next day. Great earrings!
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Half Moon Double Drop Earrings
Margaret Elizabeth
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
A conservative but fun dress for a winter fundraiser. It was warm enough for the chilly night!
I'm pear shaped, so I had a hard time deciding which size to wear. The XS was perfect on top, but tight on the bottom. The S gave me more room on the bottom, but swallowed me up top. I went for the XS and spent the whole night adjusting my dress to get it to sit correctly. I did love the cutout detail and my husband thought the dress was figure flattering. It was also a nice choice for a winter fundraising event. It felt conservative, but still a little fun.
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Ying To The Yang Dress
Sonia Rykiel
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
My favorite RTR dress so far!
This dress was overnighted to me for a formal gala when my first dress didn't work out. I got a lot of compliments throughout the night and I think it stood out in a sea of black and white attire. The dress had a nice weight to it and was very figure flattering. My only complaint is that it was a little short. I am petite and the regular length dress was a little too short with heels. I don't think anyone notices that kind of thing, so I was still very happy with the dress. I would rent this again in a heartbeat. I didn't want to take it off!
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Croatian Chain Gown
David Meister
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Beautiful dress but too damaged to wear
I loved this dress! The 2R fit beautifully and it was the perfect choice for a fundraising gala I was attending. The problem? The zipper was stuck and my husband couldn't zip up the back after several minutes of pulling. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get the dress off because the zipper was so jammed. I also found a hole near the right sleeve and a few smaller holes around the zipper. Even if I had been able to get into the dress, I couldn't have worn it due to the holes. I might try this rental again in the future because the dress is so pretty, but I was disappointed that this didn't work out.
Such An Illusion Gown
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Gorgeous dress, but not quite suited for pear-shaped gals
This dress is unbelievably dramatic and I loved the heavy material. I felt so stylish in this dress. Girls who are petite might have a hard time fitting into this dress because the top part was a little big around the neckline and shoulders. Because I'm short, the drop waist combined with the flouncy skirt really accentuated my already-prominent hips and butt. Not a good dress for anyone who wants to minimize those areas! I rocked it anyway. :)
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Rorschach Knit Dress
Marchesa Voyage
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 117lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect for a fancy rehearsal dinner!
My husband said I looked like Jill Biden is this outfit, and I think that's awesome. I liked that it was conservative, but still youthful because of the color and the hi-lo hem. My only gripe is that it was a little big in the chest, but I couldn't have sized down because of my hips.
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Palermo Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A
Nice addition to a bold colored dress
I wore this necklace with the Nha Khanh Palermo dress dress to a rehearsal dinner. It complemented the dress really nicely! I liked that my look was conservative, but still youthful. The necklace helped with that for sure. It had a nice weight and the grey-blue color went great with the hot pink dress.
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Twisted Jade Necklace
Chan Luu
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34A