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Cute layering piece for fall
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Open Crochet Vest
DUNST
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Nearly bought it!
Love the cut, print, and style of this dress. So wearable for casual or to dress up.
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Lace Inset Printed Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Great fit and color
I rented this for summer engagement photos in Central Park. The color was beautiful and I loved that it was fitted through the bust. The length was great to wear with either white sneakers or a low heel sandal.
Peaches Mini Dress
The East Order
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful color
This was a beautiful color for a fall wedding. However, the small was too loose on me (I'm usually a 2 or a 4), and I kept having to pull it up and adjust all night. The material is also not very thick, so it's a bit unforgiving in photos.
Queen Gown
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs large; better for bigger chest
This dress runs large, I was swimming in the S. I also didn't love the sleeves - a lot of fabric - so ended up going with another dress. I'd recommend it for a larger chested girl who really fills out the top.
Pink Lace Donna Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful fitted dress
Loved how this dress fit. The thick, right material held everything in place, and even with a smaller bust, had no problem keeping it up all night. The ruffled hem was fun and the overall look felt glamorous.
Pink Luna Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful color
I rented this dress for a warm outdoor wedding in Napa in June. It worked well for the occasion, with the slit giving it breathability. However, the slit is high when you sit down, so be prepared. The color was beautiful and the dress fit well in a 2; the 4 was not as flattering given how loosely it hung.
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Bowery Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautifully easy and sexy dress
I rented this for my birthday dinner in April in NYC. On a cool night, it was perfect with some black heeled sandals and a leather jacket. I loved how easy it was to wear, with the slit giving it a definite sexiness. It runs small, especially in the arms and chest, so rent up a size. I'm normally a 2/4 in dresses and wore the 6.
Floral Vanessa Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Fit great and accentuated all the curves
I rented this for a charity gala and loved it. I was worried about fit after reading other reviews, especially since the M wasn't available for a back-up size, but it fit perfectly. It does constrict movement a bit, so if I was going to a wedding and would be dancing all night, it probably wouldn't be my first choice.
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Printed Soul Fire Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect spring date night dress
I wore this for a birthday dinner date with my boyfriend and loved it! I'm 5'7, and it was just the right length. I wore it with knee high suede heeled boots and it was a great outfit for a cool spring night.
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Joada Silk Dress
Joie
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs large, little shape
Wanted to like this but it was so big and totally shapeless
Indigo Handkerchief Hem Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 134lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect autumn dress
Was hesitant at first that this dress might be too gold but the colors are beautiful in person - autumn jewel tones that are perfect for a cocktail or semiformal wedding. Dress runs small - I lean towards a 2 but was a 4 in this.
Rose Gold Flower Press Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 134lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful color and fit
Dress accentuates curves and is a perfect color for a late summer/early fall wedding. Loved wearing it!
Purple Lace Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 134lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful, fun dress
This dress was different than what I might normally choose, but I was so happy that I took the chance and did. My one issue was that the bust was large and I did not fill it out, so I had to keep adjusting all night. This could have probably been solved with a safety pin at the top in the back, but I didn't think of that in time. Overall, it was a really fun, beautiful dress to wear and a great summer to fall transition.
White Floral Lace Ruffle Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
This bold, beautiful dress was so much fun to wear, but not something I would have ever purchased because it's so memorable - which is exactly why I love RTR so much! I received so many compliments, and felt wonderful in it. I loved it, my boyfriend loved it, and even the bride's brother told me how many times he'd heard from other guests how much they loved it! It was a great night in a great dress.
Rented this for an early August black tie wedding, and it was perfect. The colors are great and the cut is wonderful, I received dozens of compliments all night long. I was worried that at 5'8" it might be too short, but even with 3 inch heels it worked great. I wore a stick-on bra, you can't do strapless with the open back, but would definitely recommend going for a deep-plunge stick on as the dress is cut low (not inappropriately so, though!). The straps are adjustable, too, depending on how tightly you tie the back, which is a major plus!
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Sweet Tooth Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful Statement Necklace
Wore this with the Rebecca Taylor Puma Print Dress and loved it. It was slightly larger than I anticipated, so keep that in mind if you're looking for something more understated. I loved it as a statement piece, though, and had so much fun wearing it. Really brought the outfit to the next level.
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Crystal Envy Necklace
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful, wonderful fitting dress
I loved this dress. It's a different style than most Shoshanna dresses, but still the great fit that you'd expect from the designer. The color is much more vibrant in person - a deeper blue purple with shades of white, blush, and forest green. I wore it to a summer North Carolina country club wedding, and it was perfect for the semi-formal event. I was between the 2 and the 4 but ended up going with the 2 because it fit better throughout the waist. I'd suggest renting a smaller back-up size. Of all the dresses I've rented so far on RTR, this is the one I'd be most likely to purchase - I did not want to send it back!
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Purple Watercolor Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun Dress, Great Cut
Wore this to a fall wedding with a big crystal necklace - another RTR piece - and loved it. It is a great cut that's both elegant and fun, and very flattering. One thing to note is that the photo shows a belt of the same fabric, but the dress was missing it when it arrived. It really didn't make a difference at all, and even though there were loops for a belt, there weren't noticeable. It is fitted on top, which you can't really tell on the model, so I would size up if you're large there. Overall, a wonderful dress that you can pair with fun accessories!
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Puma Print Party Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C