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Gorgeous Maternity friendly dress!
Wore this beautiful dress to my baby boy’s sprinkle at 36 weeks pregnant and felt absolutely beautiful-and comfortable! The ultimate win! Sized up 2 sizes to accommodate my 36 week baby bump and I think it worked out perfectly! I foresee myself renting this again when not pregnant because it’s SO cute!!!
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Daniela Floral Midi Dress
Borgo de Nor
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
A beautiful spring choice-can be dressed up or down
Diane Von Furstenberg always makes very high quality, fun patterned stuff. This was a perfect dress in which to wander around downtown Philadelphia in the springtime. Loved it-in fact I’ve rented this one more than once! Highly recommend
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Floral Erica Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Chic, Maternity friendly option!
Wore this to my daughter’s “Bibbidi Bobbidi Two” themed birthday celebration and it worked perfectly as a compliment to her toddler-sized Cinderella gown! I’ll admit, this wasn’t my first choice for the event, but it ended up working the best, particularly since I am currently pregnant with a baby brother for my little girl. Wore while 28 weeks pregnant and felt quite comfortable and fashionable (for the win!)
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Kendall Dress
Rixo
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
This is a beautiful dress!
The details on this dress are simply stunning! I wore this for my daughter’s “Emma in ONEderland” themed first birthday celebration and it worked perfectly. If I had one gripe it was that it was a *tad* short for my liking, but I have found that post-motherhood I generally like slightly more length in all my clothing. Guess I feel the need to be more modest now that I’m a mother! ;-P
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White Lace Ruffle Dress
The Kooples
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
LOVED this one!!!
Wore this to celebrate my fourth wedding anniversary with my husband and couldn’t be happier with the choice. This made me feel very Old Hollywood glam. Would love an excuse to wear again! ;-P
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Charley Midi Lace Dress
Bardot
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Great choice for a graduation celebration!
Was my husband’s +1 to a graduation ceremony at which he was being honored with an award-this dress fit the bill of being a fun, summery pattern/color and not too revealing while also not being frumpy. Highly recommend!
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Lilli Print Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
A beautifully made, classy winter formalwear choice!
Wore this to my December baby shower and couldn't have been more pleased with my choice. Monique Lhuillier is a favorite designer of mine because all of her stuff-in my experience-is well-made and comfortable. This dress is no exception; fabric is sturdy without being heavy, and the color is a fantastic burgundy. Wore 2 sizes up to accommodate my 30 week baby bump.
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Merlot Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect winter maternity shoot dress!
*Loved* this dress; think it made my maternity photos turn out just right by accentuating my baby bump in just the right, classy way. Material is somewhat thin-wouldn't wear it outside in dead of winter without another warm garment to supplement, but would work just fine in fall!
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Black Turtleneck Sweater Dress
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C
Felt right for a casual outdoor fall celebration-but it didn't wow me
A nicely made, loose fitting and comfortable article of clothing. I thought it paired well with a jeans jacket and some gold hoops. Also, pockets!!! Always a plus. One star off because, though I happily wore this outfit to the celebration for which I rented it, it didn't wow me the way several of my other RTR rentals have.

Black Midi Jumpsuit
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C
Felt beautiful on my first wedding anniversary-quarantine or no!
As always, a snug but flattering fit from Hervé; this dress is well made out of sturdy, comfortable material and is a lovely shade of navy. I wore this for my sheltered-in-place first wedding anniversary, during which my husband and I enjoyed a "fancy meal" (or at least we dressed up for it! ;-) taken out from one of our favorite restaurants in our living room. It wasn’t what we had originally planned-it was even more special-and this beautiful dress certainly helped me to feel celebratory!

Crisscross Mini Sheath
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful, Feminine, Well Made...
I wore this as a wedding guest to a March wedding in North Carolina and felt perfectly dressed for the occasion! Monique Lhuillier makes beautiful clothes, and this dress is no exception! The material is robust, and the design is delicate and feminine. My one gripe is that I couldn't find a bra that accommodated the plunge of the neckline-even a dedicated "plunge" adhesive bra-so I had to go bra-less. Still had no issues dancing because the material is robust enough to keep everything secure!

Garden Jacquard Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
One of my all time favorites!
I can't say enough good things about this dress! It is *so* flattering-a highly classy cut with just the right amount of sexy with the bilateral cutouts. My husband was a *huge* fan, and I also received tons of compliments from other wedding guests! Will definitely be renting this one again!

Blue Phoenix Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect Wedding Getaway Dress
I fell in love with this dress after renting it for our engagement party, so I rented it again to be used as my "getaway" dress on our wedding day itself. Flattering, comfortable, and elegant, this dress is an excellent choice for a bride's wedding reception and/or getaway garb (it is much easier to get around and dance in this dress than most wedding gowns! ;-) 5 stars-you won't regret renting this one!

Negative Space Sheath
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Gatsby Glam (and that back tho!)
I rented this for my husband's surprise 30th (the "end of his roaring 20s") birthday party, and I could not love this dress more! It is a stunner-not only was perfectly on point with the Great Gatsby theme to the celebration, but also it is just a beautiful dress in its own right--comfortable and classy, with a hint of sexy with that killer back! I have every intention of renting this dress again when the appropriate festive opportunity presents itself!

Carlene Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
"Best Dressed Wedding Guest"
This dress was actually selected for me when the dress I originally ordered was unavailable for my event. As is typical of RTR's superlative customer service, I actually received 3 different dress options overnighted to me when I wasn't a fan of the replacement option that arrived in lieu of my original dress, with no additional charge to me: amazing! The size 2 was a bit big for me, though the dress is true to size (0 not available), but I wasn't deterred from wearing this gorgeous dress!

Blue Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect Engagement Party Dress for a "Classic" Bride!
Wore this *beautiful* dress for my engagement party and felt truly gorgeous! I love how it came out in the millions of photos taken that day, and it was completely comfortable to wear-true to size, well made, and easy to dance in when the time for that came later in the evening! :-P To me, this dress was a perfect, elegant choice and I highly recommend to all other "classic brides" out there (for so I came to be termed by my wedding planner and all my other wedding vendors! ;-P)

At First Sight Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect partner to Badgley Mischka’s “Blush Sequin Off Shoulder Gown”
This necklace seems as if it were made to partner with Badgley Mischka’s “Blush Sequin Off Shoulder Gown” (also available on RTR ;-); Was very pleased with the overall look of this outfit, and received several compliments throughout the evening.

Crystal Gold Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
YAS QUEEN
This dress is so much fun; I wore it to a very glam wedding where I knew that glitter and sequins galore would be the order of the day in terms of guest apparel (every woman was taking advantage of the exceedingly rare opportunity to bust out such a "loud" dress at a wedding, because the lovely bride is truly incapable of being outshone *ever*, but especially not on her wedding day!) . It runs a bit long, but nothing some moderately high heels didn't fix ;-)

Blush Sequin Off Shoulder Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
A Total Winner
Wore this dress to my cousin's wedding and couldn't be happier with the decision. This dress is incredibly classy and elegant as well as wildly comfortable-not only is the fabric fabulously luxurious, but also it is not in the least restricting; I was able to dance the night away with ease! As with all Herve Leger, this is a body con tight fitting dress, but I found this one *slightly* more forgiving than others. Rent this one-you won't be sorry!

Before the Storm Sheath
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
"Something Borrowed"
Couldn't be happier with this perfect finishing touch to my wedding day look-my "something borrowed"! :-) These earrings came out perfectly in pictures, and are very lightweight despite their size-cannot recommend enough!

Drops Of Pearl Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect, Fun Summer Dress!
I had SO MUCH FUN wearing this kicky red dress! The straps on the back were a bit confusing to get in and out of, so I required the assistance of my husband to get the dress on, but once on I never wanted to take it off! I suspect I'll be renting this one again, preferably in the 0R since the 2R was a bit big for me, but not so big as to prevent me from happily wearing this-I just think the smaller size would most likely have been a better fit (but it was not available, hence went with the 2R)
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Cherry Red Lace Halter Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
First strapless bra experience: I'm a convert!
This bra really held up throughout a night of intense dancing at a friend's wedding. And it has lasted beyond that initial use! Reading a few of the reviews on here, I was skeptical of this bra lasting for more than a one time usage, but I have been able to re-use the bra successfully on two occasions after that initial use (where I felt like I really put it to the test with all the dancing and, let's be real, sweating I was doing)! Definitely a worthwhile investment in my book!

Seamless Push Up adhesive bra
Nubra
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Perfect dress for a friend's wedding: classy *and* fun!
This is a beautiful dress. I am partial to lace dresses, but this one is exceptional. First off, it is a very vibrant, fun blue color. The perfect shade for a spring wedding-not too bold so you're stealing the bride's thunder, just the right amount of color. The bodice is fitted, which is nice, and particularly flattering to those who have an hourglass shape, as this highlights your waist. The cutout in the back is also very fun, yet not over the top. All in all, I think this dress is a fabulous choice for any guest of a spring wedding. It is perfectly classy, with a longer length and conservative cut, but has very young, fun attributes as well such as its vibrant color and the cutout on the back. I highly recommend it! Also, this was the first backless dress I ever wore, so I finally discovered/used a strapless bra. I bought the NuMe from this site and it served perfectly, and has continued to do so! I have subsequently used the NuMe bra on two additional occasions, so I also highly recommend it as a companion to this dress.
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Never Let You Go Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Beautiful accent that perfectly dresses up any look!
I wore these earrings with RTR's Herve Leger "There She Goes" dress, which is a purplish grey color. Since I was attending a formal event I was concerned that the dress in and of itself, while gorgeous, might not be fancy enough. These earrings saved the day! When coupled with the Herve dress I looked just right-the perfect level of fancy for my event! I especially recommend these earrings as a means of fanci-fying (not a word, but hey!) a dress that won't look right with a statement necklace!
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Crystal Peacock Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Sexy and classy: the perfect dress!
This dress is a beautiful thing. It is so well made-the fabric is fantastic in that it is substantial enough to give you shape without clinging too tightly in the wrong places, and the cut is very flattering. I also love the color, but will share that the only criticism I received while wearing this dress was that "the color was bland." In my mind, a truly beautiful mixture of sexy and classy.
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There She Goes Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Classically beautiful dress
This is a really gorgeous dress- the color is beautiful, and the patterned lace is lovely. My one complaint is there is a slit in the back that went up much higher than I was expecting. Thus, while I would normally wear a size 0, I ended up wearing a 2 in this dress, as I felt much more comfortable in terms of the slit wearing the larger size. Admittedly, the fabric of this dress doesn't give very much at all, so the slit is important in terms of mobility, but be forewarned that it is significantly higher than it looks on the model. Also, I thought the dress was somewhat shorter than it looked on the model (ironic since, being so much shorter than these lovely models, I almost never have this complaint). For those picking a dress in which to interact with their boyfriend's family (as I was), be forewarned that you may want to go a size up from what you normally wear to counteract having too short a dress on while meeting the parents.
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New Beginning Sheath
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B
Made for a truly sparkling New Year's Eve!
I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed this rental. This is not a dress I would normally pick out for myself; but it worked out perfectly for New Year's! This dress is comfortable (surprising, given that it is covered in sequins), true to size, and very flattering on. I love the classic cut coupled with the attention grabbing sequins, which keeps this dress fun and young. As this dress is fully lined and long sleeved it also made for a great New Year's choice, as it kept me warm enough in the January cold, yet I also didn't overheat once inside a people filled room! One word of caution: when you are renting a dress for a big holiday like New Year's, get your rental squared away well in advance, as it is a high volume time for dress rentals, and also expect your package to arrive later rather than earlier on its date of delivery.
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Mini Sequin Pixie Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32B