Christine's Reviews
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Great pattern, fun dress but a little faded
I wore this to a high school reunion and it was perfect for the event. As others have noted it is a thick fabric and runs small so I sized up. I love the pattern, the shape, and pockets. The only 2 issues were that it looks faded, the black dots are almost gray... And it stunk from the dry cleaning. Those were the only reasons I didn't give it 5 stars
Tootsie Dot Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous flowy dress, but I should have stuck with my normal size
I had read reviews and wanted to size up because I didn't want it to be too tight in the chest area, so I got the 4R but I should have gotten the 2R. It fit OK and I still wore it on vacation, but I had to really tighten the straps (so they were doubled in the front), and it was loose enough that I had to wear a padded strapless bra underneath. Also, the very thin straps looked like the stitching was coming undone and I was afraid they'd pop off, so I put a tiny safety pin to hold them in place just in case. That said, I LOVE the look of this dress. It's comfortable and a beautiful fabric and pattern. I could have gotten away with flat sandals underneath, but I wore some wedges to appear a little taller. But if you were much taller than me, you'd have to wear flats.
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Camo Sea Maxi Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Awkward fit and a little long
This was a cute dress on the hanger, but on me it just fit a little awkwardly. It was longer than I expected, but tight around the thighs. And the way that the back of the dress draped was a little funny since the neckline with a tie was a little loose. So it was tight in some places and loose in others. I ended up not wearing it on vacation (and therefore didn't take any photos). This would work for someone taller than me with thin legs and broader shoulders.
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Kaleidoscope Printed Shift Dress
Matison Stone
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Great color, cute dress, ideal for a small baby bump!
I knew that I would be 15 weeks pregnant for this wedding, so I had seen that others had worn this dress in a slightly larger size and when they were just beginning to show. I ordered a 4 and a 6, and went with the 6 for comfort. I could have worn the 4, but it was shorter and tighter in the belly & hips. Depending on how I stood, you couldn't always see my bump since the dress hung so nicely, and the fun sleeves and the necklace I rented also detracted from the belly. But it was great, so comfortable and I loved the color, which is more pinky-raspberry than red, despite looking red online. If I hadn't been pregnant, it would have been a toss-up between the 2 and the 4.
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Madame Butterfly Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Stunning, looked great with dark dresses
I wore this necklace to two back to back weddings, and it looked great with both. While it got pretty tangled in the box and took a few minutes to sort out, it looks great on and never got tangled while I was wearing it. I normally don't like heavy jewelry, but this didn't feel too heavy and it was such a great statement piece. I would happily rent this again!
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Will Necklace
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Unique, great colors!
This really jazzes up an otherwise boring outfit. It could be worn to formal affairs, parties, work, or even casually. Very versatile. Tons of compliments!
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Coated Confetti Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Flattering fit and a fun print!
This dress was so easy to wear - it fit like a dream (true to size) and the fabric is just thick enough to feel like you're being held in and don't need to worry about spanx or anything. It wasn't stretchy, so it was a little tight when I sat down but nothing uncomfortable. I got compliments on it from friends and strangers all night. Wore this for a Bachelorette party weekend away in Aspen and I could very easily imagine finding all kinds of events that this would be perfect for. It's a thick cotton-like fabric though, so it's not too dressy. Great for dinners out in the summer time, daytime events, or more casual cocktail parties/weddings. I'd buy it if I could, but instead I'll probably rent it another time! I also loved the addition of the RTR necklace that I rented to go with it. Great combo.
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Orinthia Ikat Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun style & color
I typically never wear large, statement necklaces - but for a girls weekend trip I wanted to jazz up an outfit (dress along RTR) and this necklace was such a fun addition. It was chunky without being heavy, and a great color addition. Great value as an add-on!
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Turq Isle Necklace
RJ Graziano
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 32C
Stunning necklace - built the outfit around this piece!
I absolutely love this necklace. It's stunning. People crossed the room to come tell me how beautiful it was. I rented a simple, elegant black dress to wear with it, but the entire outfit centered around this piece. My only complaint was that it was a little heavy and the thick metal chain dug into my neck after wearing it for a few hours. But I didn't mind since my hair was down and it was so pretty. I'd definitely rent again!
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Drifting Leaves Necklace
Lulu Frost
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Simple and elegant
I wore this to a conservative work party and got a ton of compliments. It was comfortable, perfect for a winter affair, but my complaint was that the lining kept poking out at the bottom. Also, it fit perfectly on me and even though I did wear Spanx with it, they weren't necessary. However, the sleeve with the lace on it was really constricting whenever I bent my arm at the elbow. Not a big deal, but started to get irritating after a few hours. But overall, perfect for the night. I also rented the necklace that I LOVED.
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Lace Face Off Sheath
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Fantastic & fun Vegas dress while still being comfortable all night!
Beautiful dress that's both sexy and comfortable -- as others have said, it does run short, and the lining tends to poke out at the bottom. But the 2 fit perfectly (I couldn't even get the smaller size on), and it was tight, but since this was for a fancy night out in Vegas, I thought it was great. Just the right amount of sparkle. I loved this and would rent again! If I had to wear this to a more conservative place, I would go with the 4 though.
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Magnetic Attraction Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C
Stunning head-turning dress!
I was extremely happy with this dress. RTR didn't have the size I thought I wanted (a 2) so I only got my back-up size (a 4) which actually ended up being perfect. As others have said, it runs a little small and it's really tight at the bottom hem, which is also short. I don't think I could have worn the 2! Anyway, one other thing that was also true from other reviewers is that the lining peeks out at the bottom hem unless you use tape (which I didn't have). You can see that in the photo. All that aside, it was a gorgeous, stunning dress. I got compliments on it from friends and strangers alike as a family-friend's wedding. It was a hot little number, and quite sexy without being revealing. I felt like a million bucks. This was my first RTR experience and it was a hit! I would happily rent this again!
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Orion Sequin Orbit Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32C