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Elegant for a fall wedding
I got this dress as a replacement after I didn’t like the first option I ordered and mostly I loved it. I got a lot of compliments and the dark green color was perfect for me as a cool-undertoned gal. My main complaint is that I was shocked to find the dress isn’t lined! I wasn’t expecting to feel the need for shape wear with this but I did because the dress didn’t lie smoothly where it transitioned from bodice to skirt due to the lack of lining. However with a good strapless bra and a smoothing torso garment I felt great in it. Also the sleeves were pretty tight on me. I did have to rearrange the off-shoulder neckline while dancing a few times but that’s to be expected. Overall I had a lot of fun wearing this dress and would rent again. I’m 5’4” with about a 29” waist, short torso, and weight around 145. The 6 fit perfectly, and while the 8 also fit it just hung a little less nicely.
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Blythe Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Awkward on me
I didn’t end up wearing this dress to the wedding as I’d intended (RTR sent me a speedy replacement). I wanted to love it but it looked really awkward on me. The draping of the neckline hit me in weird places that felt unflattering, the length was too long (I’m 5’4”) and the zipper on the side of the dress caused it to not lie flat against my hip instead creating a weird bump. I also found the color to be not quite as expected. I realize it’s hard to photograph dark velvet but this had a bright shininess to it in the light that I didn’t love. I could see how this dress could work on others, just not for me. I weigh around 145 and have a 29-ish inch waist with a short torso.
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Grover Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Such fun to wear!
This dress was SO MUCH FUN to wear! I loved the texture and colors of the flowers and the way it fit was divine. I got so many compliments and felt like a million bucks! I might've gone for the size 2 if I had had a bigger chest to fill it out, but I wasn't too uncomfortable in the 0.
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Guava Floral Lace Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
I love pearls!
I enjoyed wearing these--loved the bit of sparkle and the big pearls. The one issue I had was that the post wasn't quite long enough to accommodate my ear lobe as well as the back of the earring so I had to really squeeze them on there to get the little plastic back thingie on and then I was checking them all night to make sure they weren't in danger of falling off (to be fair, they never were).
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Dainty Sparklers Cluster Ear Jacket
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
The back is really cool! Nice and elegant for a rehearsal dinner.
I enjoyed wearing this dress, but it definitely wasn't my favorite from RTR. The open back design is unique and fun. On my particular body shape I think it just wasn't ideal--I found the top to be looser and more blousy than I would've preferred (I thought it looked a little frumpy on me) but the skirt was quite tight. I wore some shapewear underneath that helped smooth out my lower tummy, but I was pulling the skirt down all evening. I still got compliments and my husband thought I looked nice. I styled the dress with a multi-strand pearl necklace and nude wedges.
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Of Royal Status Dress
Carlos Miele
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Red really pops!
I've rented this dress before in the blue color so I already knew I'd like it. I ordered it this time in the 8 and the 10 and probably would've been more comfortable in the 10, but that particular dress was a little worse for wear so I wore the 8 instead. It was a little tighter and sexier than I intended, but I got compliments on it and my husband thought I looked hot! Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of myself in it, but I styled it with a multi-strand pearl necklace and nude wedges.
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Sweet Candy Apple Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Great pockets!
I wore this dress for a NYE party. I ordered it in 8 and 10 and wore the 8 (worth noting--I can't get my RTR profile to change but my weight is closer to 155 right now). The dress is well-structured so that I felt very comfortable and not self conscious about my body at all (despite holiday feasting!). If your bust is the right size, a bra wouldn't be needed--I wore one because it was a little big in the bust on me without one. But I didn't feel the need for shapewear, which was nice. The skirt is really fun and full (and has great pockets--I carried my wallet, cell phone, and lipstick without it changing the line of the skirt). The skirt hit at the top of my knee. My only issue was that some of the boning in the bodice was poking me towards the end of the night.
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Lakely Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Looks like my engagement ring!
I wore these for my rehearsal dinner and rented them originally because they look like my engagement ring! They're very cool the way they go up the ear and were comfortable and pretty.
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Blue Dainty Sparklers Ear Pins
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
A very fun Valentine's date dress
The dress definitely runs large--the top part was a bit roomy even in the small. It's also worth noting that the hook and eye clasps on the bust aren't super secure. But overall I had a lot of fun wearing this cute little dress and my fiancé really enjoyed it too!
Cranberry Crush Dress
Free People
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun for a holiday party
Not my favorite RTR dress, but I still had fun wearing it. It was a little big in the top and unfortunately the next size down wasn't available when I rented, but I imagine the 6 would've fit better. The skirt was great and I loved the pockets! Nice kind of heavy material for a winter event.
Candy Bouquet Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
I felt so sexy!
I rented this for my bachelorette party. I wanted to rent something sparkly that I would never have an opportunity to wear otherwise and this definitely fit the bill! The dress stay put even though it had a very deep v. It's quite heavy and fairly thick, which I liked. The length was great--not too short. The sequins definitely rub the arms, but nothing I couldn't handle for an evening of karaoke and dancing. I wore some spanx underneath to smooth out my tummy area, which I would definitely recommend if you're like me, and not naturally hourglass shaped.
Purple Lucie Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Super fun dress!
I loved this dress. Unfortunately I didn't get to wear it out as I'd planned, so I'll just have to rent it again! It fit great, I loved the wide belt that made my waistline look small, the twirly, full skirt is fab-U-lous. And it has pockets!
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Lucky Clover Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun earrings
I wore these with a blue dress I also rented from RTR for a friend's wedding. They were a little heavy, but I had no trouble wearing them all evening. I loved having them as an extra detail for my outfit.
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Sidney Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun earrings
I enjoyed wearing these earrings for a rehearsal dinner. They were a little larger than I expected on my lobes, but overall a great extra touch to my outfit, and not too heavy.
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Rylan Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful dress fit like a glove
I got so many compliments on this dress! It fit me very well and was comfortable for sitting and for dancing. I wore a stick-on backless bra with it, which worked well, since a regular bra would show. My only complaint is that the little sleeves seemed to be stretched out somehow so that they weren't as fitted as I would have liked.
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Never Let You Go Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun dress for a summer event
I wore this dress for the rehearsal dinner of a friend's wedding and felt great in it! I loved the pockets and it felt very well-made; there is a hook at the waistband that holds the dress up rather than the top having to hold the dress up, which meant I wasn't pulling at it all night.
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Magnolia Gardens Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun extra touch
This was a great bracelet that really classed up my outfits! I wore it two nights in a row (for the rehearsal dinner and then for the wedding).
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Pearl Trellis Bracelet
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B