Shannon's Reviews
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Brightly colored dress that fit in great at an Indian wedding
This dress is gorgeous and so fun! I wore this to an Indian wedding and even though I wasn't in a sari like some of the other female guests, this brightly colored number fit right in. I ordered a small and backup size medium: while the small actually fit perfectly in width and chest area, it would have been WAY too short (I am 5'10" but also have a long torso). Given that, I wore the medium but as others have described, it was big on top so I had to do some checking to make sure it stayed in place. Regardless, it would be a short dress without the additional bottom layer, but this part of the design made it wedding appropriate. All things considered, although I loved wearing it, I am glad it was a rental and not something I own in my closet. In summary, the pros: it is light and airy for a summertime wedding, beautiful color, unique style, lots of compliments. Cons: (as others have hinted) the top runs large so I had to be careful of any accidental nip slips, and for a taller girl especially it can also be revealing on the other end.
Member Fit Notes

Yellow Leilani Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun, cute, and comfortable!
As a tall girl, I'm always happy to find a dress that's at or just above knee length (and not too short); this dress fit the bill. The nude lining is also quite comfortable, and I thought the dress fit true to size. I love that I could wear a regular strapless bra with this, too. I had been eyeing this dress for awhile, so I'm glad I finally had an opportunity to rent it!

Blue Jordan Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect fit and many compliments!
I often wear a size 4-6 in dresses, but I'm glad I sized down for my backup option, as I wound up wearing a size 2 (which fit like a glove!). The bottom flows away so you'll be sizing mostly for your chest and ribcage versus needing to worry about the rest of the dress. As other reviews have mentioned, the straps are long, but this worked well for my long torso; I was also glad to have a skirt that went to my knees. Finally, the fact that this has pockets makes it extremely practical, as well. I loved wearing this dress!

Blue Neutral Stripe Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun & flirty day-after-the-wedding dress
I wish I owned this dress! I love wrap dresses because I find them really flattering for my body type, and this one was spot on. The mid calf length also made it easy to wear without worrying about any malfunctions. I am 5'10", 160lbs, athletic build and a size 4 fit me perfectly. I wore this casually, but I could definitely see it being worn to a wedding or more dressy affair than my afternoon at a barcade. :)

Floral Grotto Wrap Dress
Tory Burch
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34B
A great addition for the weekend
My RTR bridal package included accessories, so this is one I chose. It's not something I would usually consider buying for myself, but it was a fun addition for the weekend. The bag is open in this picture because it's hard to fit more than anything phone-width (especially if you have a big case like me!). I had to be careful to not overstuff the bag because since it is a magnetic closure, it could pop open if I was dancing, etc. and wasn't secure.

Bride Minaudiere
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34B
Accessory was a great addition and surprise!
After my 4 day trial, my RTR bridal consultant contacted me about choosing two accessories with my package. I didn't know that was included, but it was a great addition! This necklace really helped tie my look together (I wore a Nha Kahn gown also from RTR). And I got so many compliments!

Gold Gradient Crystal Flower Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34B
Such a pretty rehearsal dinner dress!
So glad I went with RTR for my wedding weekend and big day! I selected one of the bridal packages that included this dress for my rehearsal dinner. The size 4 fit like a dream! (Also rented that bag, too!) I am about 5'10"/160lbs and muscular build (mostly in my legs), so it was great that 1) the bottom floats away and 2) the fabric was a little bit stretchy/forgiving. It's also great I could wear a regular bra. I got so many compliments!!

Embroidered Mesh Dress
Badgley Mischka
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34B
RTR makes it easy!
I selected one of the bridal packages that included this dress as my dress to change into after cake cutting and for my wedding after party. The size 6 fit like a dream! (Also rented that necklace too!) I am about 5'10"/160lbs, muscular build (mostly in my legs), and wore flat TOMS shoes. I am glad my bridal package includes a trial because while most of my other dresses fit in a size 4, as some others have said this one is sized a bit smaller (I actually looked up the brand's size chart on their website and found that helpful when choosing sizes). It's great I could wear a regular strapless bra, and I recommend using Spanx type spandex shorts underneath since the fabric, being white and form fitting, isn't extremely forgiving. I got so many compliments!!

Lace In Line Dress
Three Floor
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34B
RTR saves the day!
I've never really cared about keeping my wedding dress, so RTR was a prefect option! (also, using RTR for my wedding was the first time I've used RTR at all. Very pleased!) I selected one of the bridal packages that included this dress as my main dress for the ceremony and reception. The 4L size fit like a dream! (Also rented that necklace too!) I am about 5'10"/160lbs, muscular build (mostly in my legs), and wore flat TOMS shoes. The fact that the bottom floats away makes it very flattering. It's also great I could wear a regular strapless bra, and I recommend using Spanx type spandex shorts underneath since the fabric, while flowy, isn't extremely forgiving. As some others have said, the band at the top of the dress can be pretty tight, but I liked that I felt secure in it. And I got so many compliments!!

Amber Gown
nha khanh
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34B