Elaine's Reviews
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Awesome backup dress
I ended up getting this as a backup when my original backup size wasn't available. It was a little too informal for my event, but I paired it with a cardigan and flats and wore it to work. Very comfortable. It was a little big all over. I probably could have worn a 4.
Serene Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
This dress is weird!
I think you'd have to be built like Mr. Incredible to pull this dress off. It's incredibly tight through the hips and thighs, but the top is huge and offers almost matronly coverage. The straps are really wide and it's very high cut. And then it has a hoochie skirt that you can see your underwear straight through. Glad I had a backup.
Step Into My World Dress
Milly
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Complemented the dress perfectly
I loved the Art Deco design. Perfect for a night out. They weren't too heavy but made a huge impression.
Blue Party Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Favorite RTR so far
I almost didn't get this one because it looks SO frumpy on the model. So glad I did though, because this dress is freaking sexy. I was at a charity event and got complimented by several strangers. Wish I could keep this dress forever. I'm thinking about buying it online, but glad I got to try it first.
Blue Sultry Sheath
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Really wanted it to work
The dress was shinier and more formal than I expected. There was also more green it it than I thought. I was very excited to try it on but knew immediately that it wouldn't work. The darts in the chest made it look like a cone bra. I may have been able to pull it off if I was a D cup +, but for my shape it just did not work.
Blue Gradient Dress
Theia
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Great fit. Beautiful dress
This was sent as a backup when my original dress was returned damaged. I couldn't be happier with this replacement. I wore the 6L which was a little loose in the stomach, but the 4L was too tight in the arms. I'm 5'11" and I wore flats and the dress was just off the ground. Wish it had been a little longer. I got tons of compliments in this dress and I was comfortable all night.
Falling Roses Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
This dress grew on me
I did not like this one at all when I first tried it on. I thought it needed some definition in the middle, but I didn't have a good belt. I decided to wear my back up dress for the rehearsal dinner, but I still ended up packing this dress for the wedding weekend. The day after the wedding I decided to give this one another shot and I ended up really liking it. Looked great with a necklace and nude pumps. I felt like princess kate. Overall, I'd say this dress is great when you're having a skinny day. It's not super forgiving and it's pretty short so it'll show a lot of leg if you're tall like me.
Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Amazing necklace
This set went perfectly for my wedding day. I liked it when I first saw it on RTR, and when it arrived it was even more beautiful than I expected.
Victorian Crystal Statement Necklace
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Only regret is that I didn't order them for portraits
I rented these earrings and the coordinating necklace to wear for my wedding. It was unbelievably affordable for the high quality. I wish I could have kept it all forever, but I'm glad I didn't have to pay the price. The earrings were definitely not too heavy. They were great with an ivory dress, but might not look right next to a pure white dress. Thanks Rent the Runway!
Petite Peacock Pearl Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect rehearsal dress
This was not supposed to be my rehearsal dinner dress. I only rented it to wear to my post wedding brunch. When my two dresses arrived I liked this one far more than I expected. It was beautifully bridal and fit amazingly well. I'm almost 6 feet tall, and this reached my knees which is rare. May end up looking matronly on a shorter woman. After the wedding reception I put this one back on to go to the hotel bar with the wedding party. I just couldn't get enough of it.
Neverland Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Bachelorette party
The 6 was a bit tight and short so I went with the 8. I had to pin the lining in the back so it didn't hang lower than the sequin layer. I felt awesome in it. I felt the scratchiness a little throughout the night, but it didn't leave any marks the next day like others have mentioned. I didn't find it inappropriately short even though I'm almost 6 feet tall, but it also looked cute when I had my 5'3" friend try it on the next day. I was also able to wear it with a standard strapless bra. Wish I had pinned the bra in place, but I just had one of the girls keep an eye on my back instead.
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Gold Lela Lace Dress
David Meister
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Dress it up or down
I rented this dress for a murder mystery party with the local young professionals group. It was not too tight or short for a professional event. I wore it once to an after work social with a cardigan and flats and dressed it up with chandelier earrings and pumps for the party. After I sent it back, it went on clearance on rtr, and I couldn't wait to get it back.
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Lace Illusion Flutter Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty but not memorable
The 6 was a little tight in the neck, but the 8 made me look boxy so I wore the 6. Both had the problem of the slip being longer than the lace which was even worse when I was sitting. No stretch in either the slip or lace, so everything rode up when I sat down. This dress was also cinched in a weird place for me because I'm so tall. I did like the length when I was standing and the back was interesting, but high enough for a strapless bra. I liked being able to rent it because I wouldn't wear it often, but it was perfectly bridal for my wedding shower.
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Ivory Scarlett Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B