Sonja's Reviews
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This dress was so breezy and beautiful! I felt comfortable AND gorgeous all day. Plus, pockets!!
As a bustier person, I am always worried how things will fit. This dress was awesome! I'm typically a 10-12, and wore the 10. (I'm 5'3", 160, and 36DD.) The top was comfortable enough without a bra, but there was not much support so I felt better with a strapless. The bra did show a tiny bit under the arms at times, or under the bust through the cutouts (visible in photo). For my casual outdoor graduation party on a warm sunny day, this dress was perfect. The colors are gorgeous and there are pockets! A bit on the small side, but did fit what I needed (your phone will probably hang out a little). It was longer on me than on the model but not so long that I couldn't wear flats.
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Karrica Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
This dress is SO comfortable!
It was my 35th birthday party, and this dress made me feel really special. It was comfortable, stylish, and very easy to wear. The pockets were super helpful - deep and barely noticeable. I didn't even carry a bag! The fabric was heavy, as others have said, but being spring in MN I was glad for the bit of extra warmth. It was a little long on me, but I'm only 5'3." Kinda wish I own it. I would definitely rent it if I were you!
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Navy Brush Print Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
Dress of my dreams
I really wish I could EVER get the 14R size of this dress. This was the second time I had reserved it along with the 12R as back up but something always happens so the 14R is not available. I still got the 12R to try it, hoping I could squeeze into it - no luck. I was very close, but the fabric has no give whatsoever. It would have been amazing though. The fabric is so soft and gorgeous, the train is super luxe, and the short underskirt is the right amount of fun & sexy.
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Stardust High Low Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
I didn't want to send this one back!!
I rented this fun summer dress for a high school graduation party with family, and I couldn't have been more pleased. I want to own this dress, and will buy it immediately if it's ever available on RTR! I 100% recommend renting it!! I opted to wear the 14, since the 12 was a bit snug for a daytime/family affair. There was the perfect amount of room for a regular bra, comfortable sitting & moving around, and the colors are so fun! It is definitely highlighter-neon pink as others have said. The fabric has no stretch, so probably size up for back up, just in case you need a little more space in any area. Neither size was not too long on me (a risk I take at only 5'3"), and the little lace slip is so cute when it peeks out. Overall, this dress is a total winner.
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Kurdson Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
Head-turning gown! So many compliments
This dress is so gorgeous. Simply designed with a stunning, eye-catching sequined fabric. It is quite heavy, but so well made it fit like it was sewn onto me! Fit is true to size, as I'm usually a 12 (14 in many designer dresses though) and I was able to wear the 12R. I'm only 5'3 and wore 3" heels, and only picked up the front of the dress going up stairs. It was perfect. The downsides are the underarm area - the sequins definitely rub uncomfortably on the skin there. Also it was incredibly hard for my bf to zip up. We thought the zipper pull was going to just break off! I would never be able to get into this myself. I wish I had better posture in that photo, because it really was more flattering than it looks.
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Navy Constellation Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
Runs very small. Size up for first choice, then up again for back-up.
The gown I originally reserved was returned damaged by the person before me, so RTR worked with me to choose a replacement. This dress was a good choice in place of that, but unfortunately did not fit at all. I am typically a size 10, sometimes 12 in dresses that run small. I would have been at least a 14 in this dress, which is not even a choice. (I'm 5'3" 165, 36DD with narrow hips.) I read about sizing up for the lower half of your body, which is totally true. The size 12 skirt fit me fine since I have no booty, but the torso was not even close to zipping over my rib cage & belly. I could clip the top of the zipper together and I think the chest would have fit ok (though a bit strangely, kinda flattens your breasts out...) but was totally unable to wear this sadly. If you have a thin, straight body with a narrow rib cage but moderate to large breasts, this is a good dress for you. It was also quite long, but I'm only 5'3" after all. :)
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Taelyn Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
This unique dress got compliments all night!
The fabric of these dresses is so forgiving! I could have even worn the medium, but the large was just a bit more comfortable. The material is stretchy, but thick enough to provide some light support. When it stretches the pattern is not compromised, showing the quality of the print. Arm area was roomy and comfortable, and the dress did not ride up as I walked or sat. This was a fabulous look for my 35th bday! Thanks again RTR!
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Space Garden Print
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD
I didn't end up wearing this dress, but it's pretty!
I really love the fit of Dress The People's dresses. The sleeves on this dress are not too snug, and they weren't too long either (common problem for me). It's a perfect length, and the dress doesn't ride up when you walk. The fabric is quite stretchy though, so the fit is forgiving but also left me needing to wear spanx. Also, no standard bra with this one, but I bet you already knew that! I didn't wear this dress to my event - it was sent as a backup with my first choice. I loved it overall, but in the end the black & red one (very similar dress) was more flattering. You'll find that this dress is really pretty in person. The nude liner detracts a bit from the bright white look, but I personally loved that the sequins were shiny but not metallic.
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White Carlene Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DD