Julie's Reviews
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Pretty pattern, but super odd fit
The design and colors are beautiful with a pretty shimmer to dress it up a bit. Absolutely agree with other reviewers with the unusual fit- my current size 12 fit, but was too bulky on top and tight around the hips. I ended up having to wear the 14 in order to be able to walk and sit comfortably, but the top was ginormous, including the armholes and waist. Ended up having to pin the top half of the dress just so it would look somewhat decent from the front and covering the pins in the back with a cardigan. Should have learned my lesson with awkward Kate Spade fits and weird dart details. Also, the RTR garment/shipping bag had clearly seen better days and had a broken zipper that was supremely difficult to open. Not to mention the bag was left outside all day in the rain by the delivery team. I've definitely had much better rental experiences.
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Tapestry Jacquard Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Fun dress, vibrant color
Beautiful color, fun and flattering fit. Several compliments. Caution: I wore a white short-sleeved cardigan over the dress which was definitely color stained with the bright orangey hue after wearing together. Oh well!
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Red Love Circle Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful, classy dress with a fun twist
Flattering fit. Fun lbd with a pop of lace. Comfortable to wear and quite versatile.
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Black Peekaboo Lace Hem Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Cute
Great classic cut and love the pop of pattern. Overall flattering and fun to wear.
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Bouquet Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Cute concept, but did not pan out
Love the style, pattern, and cut of this dress. Unfortunately, the only available size to rent was just over my "usual" size, but I figured with Kate Spade (which usually runs true to size or even sometimes a little small on me) it might work. No luck, I was drowning in this dress. Also, not that it matters since I didn't wear it anywhere, but the belt in the photos did not come with the dress.
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Mini Bloom Burnout Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Love this!
Great dress, comfortable, and fun!
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Black and Blush Stroke Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Cute dress
Great balance of sophisticated and cute. The rope-like accents did fold up upon themselves, despite my attempts to steam before wearing, I spent the night continually smoothing down the ruffles. Otherwise, great dress!
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Blush Ric Rac Dress
Sail to Sable
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Cute dress in theory, but not in actuality
Absolutely loved this dress online and was hoping to wear it for a formal event. Unfortunately, it was way too large (unusual for Kate Spade, which usually runs truer to size and/or even a tad small on me). Beyond that, the darts on the breast that others have mentioned did stick out and looked quite unusual.
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Cameo Pink Bow Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Cute, classy, comfortable
Well-fitting dress, great details, felt great and fit true to size.
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Lace Trim Ric Rac Dress
Sail to Sable
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful dress
Gorgeous dress- the detail in the fabric is incredible! The 10 fit great, except we (this was a team project to zip!) could not get it to zip - it kept getting stuck at the junction of the 2 fabrics and I was terrified of ripping it. So, I ended up wearing the 12 which was a little too long on me, but with heels if worked and I felt beautiful.
Louisa Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Meh
Unusual fit. Does not look good on my short frame
Color Code Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
LOVE THIS DRESS!!!
Wore this for my 1 year wedding anniversary- photo shoot and romantic dinner at our wedding venue. I absolutely love this dress! The back is simply gorgeous- you cannot beat the detail! Even the photographer was in love! True, the dress does run long, as other reviewers have mentioned. The bottom hem was a little worn- you could tell others before me had probably had difficulty with the length. The delicate back and sleeves had a few ratty threads, but once I put it on I fell so hard for the dress that it didn't even matter. The skirt has such natural flow and when you twirl or the wind hits it... magic! I did not want to take it off and I certainly wish I did not have to send it back!
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Laverne Gown
CATHERINE DEANE
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Beautiful dress, but not a good fit for me
This dress is beautiful, but I am currently a little curvier than usual, and this dress was a little tight on my hips. The size 10 fit better on the hips, but the waist was a little boxier. It has a nice built in corset which helps to hold you in (and you likely wouldn't need to wear a bra), but the fit was simply not flattering on me.
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Corlears Olivia Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Classy yet fun
Wore this dress to a formal graduation dinner. In a sea of black and navy, I stood out- in a good way! Fun, but not overly "young" for a 30 year old such as myself. The fit is true to size- the skirt flares out, which adds a little extra bulk to the hips, but with the flattering A line, it didn't bother me much. The pockets are discrete, but definitely come in handy! The fabric is thicker, so if it's a really hot day it could be a little warm! PS: Anyone notice Giuliana Rancic wearing this in her new furniture commercials!?! That woman's got some serious style, so you know this dress is cool!
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Mariella Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Fun dress!
As a bridesmaid, I rented this dress to attend a bridal shower for my friend. Both the 6 and 8 fit, however I went with the 8 as the 6 was a little tighter around my ribcage, especially when sitting. The dress was bright and fun, and I received several compliments throughout the day. Any color would work to accessorize. It also looks great in all the photos!
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Psychedelic Floral Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Perfect LBD!
I wore this dress to a friend's (classy) bachelorette dinner/party and it was a huge hit! The tags were still on the dress when it arrived and it fit true to size. The nude cut-outs at the waist added definition and the fabric is overall very flattering. Loved the lace scallop details around the neck and shoulders. Did not want to send this one back!
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All For You Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Pretty dress
The colors on this dress are pretty and the skirt is flirty and fun. As others have mentioned, the fit is a bit unusual- I ordered a size up from normal given the other reviews and was glad I did- the waist/ribcage was a little tight and pulled upwards. That being said, the cap sleeves were overly large and kept falling down. I had to be careful not to bend for fear that others could see down the top of the dress! Overall a nice dress, but nothing spectacular.
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Ballet Print Party Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Simply amazing.
This dress is absolutely stunning! The cut, color, twirl-ability, and comfort were all top-notch. The fit was true to size. This dress was a backup for a formal wedding- thanks to a panicked chat with a RTR stylist after the other dresses I ordered arrived and did not fit well. This dress arrived on time to save the day. I received several compliments on the dress throughout the night- people I didn't even know were seeking me out to compliment me! Overall, it was a huge hit. So fun and comfortable to dance in.
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Corundum Sapphire Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous dress! Simply not the right fit for me. RTR service is great!
The dress is absolutely stunning and more of a blue in person than the photos, similar to what other reviewers have said. I rented both the 6R and the 8R as back-up, and neither fit my body well at all- the bust was too large and the lace straps were stretched and ended up bunchy. The fit also supremely accentuated my hips. Luckily, I received the dresses with enough time to panic and talk to Toni (a stylist) who completely saved the day!! RTR service is top notch!
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Lady In Waiting Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 36D