I ended up wearing my backup dress instead. The dress is beautiful, but the fit didn't work on me. The neck detailing was too big/long for me, which made the dress sit really low on my bust. Just a note though - I was concerned about the sheer panels in the back, but you couldn't see my nude bra through them at all.

Blue Bird Lace Dress

Marchesa Notte

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

I wore this for a summer wedding. I tried on the 14 and didn't even bother pulling the 12 out of the bag because the 14 was so cute. It fit a little oversized but in the best possible way. Somehow the shape made my waist look smaller and my hips look bigger (but in a good way - I have really narrow hips), and flattered my bust (36G). The fabric was thick but not too hot for summer. The ruffle was super cute. There is a tiny bit of eyelet around the ruffle, so plan on wearing a nude bra. Definitely an A+ rental, I even looked into buying it!

Red Rose Shift

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

I rented this for my company's black tie optional holiday party. I thought it was a beautiful cut and super flattering, I got a lot of compliments. My waist is not particularly small but the structure of the dress nipped to make it look small. I never ever ever go braless but somehow was able to in this dress, an impressive feat since I wear a 36G. The only issue for me was the length. I'm 5'9.5" and rented a 12L, it came close to hitting the floor when I was barefoot but was two or three inches off the ground in heels.

Odyssey Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 12L

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

I loved the print and the shape, but ultimately this was returned without wearing. The hem was about fingertip length, but the slit was surprisingly short, I felt like you could see all of my business every time I took a step. Adding tights didn't help. For reference I am 5'9.5" and get most of my height from my legs.

Lula Dress

Waverly Grey

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

I'm usually a size 12, I rented the large with an XL as a backup. The waist is really small in both. The XL fit but was not flattering on me. My stomach is my problem zone and usually a high waisted skirt is flattering, but I think this one didn't have enough structure in the waistline to work. I'm 5'9" with most of my height in my legs and it still came down below my knees. I loved the color and the sequins though and was sad I didn't get to wear this for my holiday party. It definitely was a bit darker of a color in real life than in the photos.

Red Rachil Skirt

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

I rented this for my high school reunion. It was actually the second dress I was sent after the first one didn't work out, so I was a little nervous about it. The fit ended up being perfect, it was a little more fitted around the top and looser through the hips - I have pretty narrow hips and a 36G bra so this is standard for me. Like other reviewers I couldn't raise my arms above my head and I thought it was a little short, but nothing a pair of tights couldn't fix. I loved the fabric, the colors are really pretty and I love the subtle shine. I would definitely rent it again!

Take Notes Shift

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36D+

This was a backup dress and it ended up not feeling special enough for my high school reunion. I liked the fit - I usually wear a 12 and got a 10 since that was what was available. I didn't love the cutouts - they're fake with nude fabric underneath, but I thought the nude was way too pale (even with my really pale skin) so it just looked fake and weird.

All For You Dress

ERIN erin fetherston

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36D+