Melinda's Reviews
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17 reviews
Loved the easy fit and fun pattern. I've rented this twice now and got many compliments both times! Highly recommended!!
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Cheetah Slim Signature Dress
Equipment
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 32D
Definitely a statement necklace!
I wore this as a take on the neck cuffs of what the Queen of Hearts may have for her outfit, and it worked out great! The necklace stays well, photographs well, and is a great statement piece.
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Gold Jill Necklace
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Elizabeth James definitely runs small for my body type, but sizing up worked out perfectly! I wore the dress to work and then a family dinner and then (with a few touches) transformed this into a 'Queen of Hearts' costume during the same night. I looked and felt great!
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Lunai Flare Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 32D
Looked great, but, like Skee-lo, I wish I was a little bit taller
I didn't end up wearing this dress and opted for an even more fancy style for my boyfriend's formal company holiday party. (This is what I went with https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/nha_khanh/lace_silhouette_gown instead.) That said, this dress was great. And I can't wait to have another event to wear it to. It fit perfectly, snugly around my waist and made my bust look perky, yet tasteful. ;) There's some stretch in the luxe fabric, so it will be easy to recommend this to others! One place where if I were a little taller, it would have helped is in the distance between my chest to the tops of my shoulders. If you have a regular or longer torso, this dress will look amazing. I think have a somewhat short torso.
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Sufiya Gown
DSQUARED2
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
The dress fit great, but I wasn't a fan of the poofy hemline.
The dress fit great. I was planning on wearing it to a dinner birthday party, but decided not to. I wasn't a fan of the forced (but light!) fullness of the skirt. The bottom/hemline of the dress has a 2" tall band sewn into it to maintain a full circle. It's stiff rather than flowy.
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Red Mark Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Loved this dress! Wore it to a bachelorette party. It's fun and sexy without being too much.
The fit was pretty much perfect. The "netting" is sexy on top, and the bottom is fitted but long enough to not be trashy. Would definitely rent again!
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Caught Up Sheath
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Smaller and more casual than expected
As the picture shows, the skirt is definitely meant to be worn at your (high) natural waist. ...but even then, woooo it's on the smaller side. I'd say the 6 fit more like a 4, or even a 3.5 if such a thing were real. (I have a straighter body type, so actually 4 is probably accurate. Also, the skirt is more "daytime" wear than I expected and definitely needs to be paired with quite a fancy top like the sequin crop to of the model to be pulled off as evening appropriate. Overall: pretty, ladylike, casual, small.
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Starry Evening Skirt
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Sexy, great rich-red dress, which made for a great Cupid costume
I rented this dress in both a 4 and a 6, but ended up wearing the 6 to have a lil more give in the waist (I have the world's slightest hourglass waistline) since the length and fit in the bust seemed the same. The lace pattern is really flattering, and the dress is overall pretty date-worthy.
Shelby Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Great fit. Felt gorgeous and beautiful all night!
The fit for this dress is perfect! I'm 5'3" and wore 3" heels, and the dress length was great. The open back makes the dress sexy but still elegant. I wore this to my 10-year reunion at the Waldorf aka fancy cocktail, but the dress could absolutely go for black tie as well. A cute, sparkly clutch and/or bracelet are probably all you need since this dress comes with its own bling. Would totally rent again!
Rosalyn Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Sexy white hot number with the lower neckline and short hem line--even with the sleeves!
Fun, sexy white dress with a modern pattern. It ended up being a lil too sexy for my 10 year reunion, so I skipped it for the night since I rented a second style as a back up. Great dress that I'm sure I'll rent again! I'd recommend some spanx for a lil smoothing action. And lastly, since there's no zipper it's a lil bit scratchy going on and off.
Mosaic Blanca Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Playful and sweet dress that looks gorgeous
The fabric, print, and skirt detail look gorgeous. The full skirt definitely keeps volume. Love the pockets. The neckline comes down to a flattering and sexy spot. Loved.
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Full Bouquet Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful, but not for my short torso
Pros: The fabric is just heavy enough to feel more substantial and not like the full skirt will blow up in the wind. Love the full, circle skirt; it's really feminine. The deep V is sexy. The top to bottom zipper is an interesting detail. Con: Only one, but it made it so I was unable to wear the dress. My torso/the vertical length between the tops of my shoulders to my natural waist is perhaps on the shorter side. This made the dress bunch up in an unflattering way.
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Down the Middle Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Bold, sexy and fun.
The dress's low V is really sexy and well-balanced by the covered back, wide straps, and full skirt. I'm 5'3.5" and the skirt felt short but cute and not risqué. Love the pockets. The fit around my waist was great. One area where fit was a little less ideal, was the length of the top. When standing, the top is pulled more fully so nothing is scandalous, but seated or when standing not upright the top was a little longer so the fabric had a little excess which would have been showing more than I'd like. Super fun. Would rent again!
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Under the Purple Palm Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 32D
Fit great! Different and fun eyelets and cutout design. Gave me an amazing hour glass figure.
I have only a slight waistline and more generous chest, but the way this dress fit snugly, yet comfortably, it game me an amazing hourglass figure. The texture of the fabric is great. The pockets are a bonus. I would definitely rent this again and recommend it to others. One note, the back zipper was slipping so I just used a tiny, gold safety pin to keeps things up. Still, perfect dress!
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Jolene Dress
Ali Ro
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 32D
Ultra sexy even when you're having an indulgent day
I wore this dress the second day into a weekend of big meals, but thank you bandage dress for sorting me out and pulling me in, in all the right places. Another hit that I'd recommend to anyone!
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Right Back At You Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 32D
Great sexy number that's easy to wear!
Despite being a lil snug across the chest, this was super comfy and felt sexy without any sacrifice. Because the mini was mini (I'm a little short of 5'4"), I wore kitten patent red kitten wedges. Would definitely recommend this dress!
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Cap Sleeve Swirl Mini
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 128lbs
Bust: 32D
Great dress that could definitely go dressy or casual!
Similar to what others have said: The print and colors were rich florals which look great. The bodice fit really well. The ribbing helped the dress hold shape and was comfortable. The length when wearing the regular length even in about 3" heels felt a little long. What I didn't see others mention: The dress itself was light to wear, so felt summery and appropriate. I went braless and instead took advantage of the removable soft bra cup pockets. (I swapped out the provided thin ones for some small foam 'chicken cutlets' to make sure the ladies stayed up were they should be. It worked out well, and it was easy to swap them out again.) So why did I dock one star from the review even though I thought the dress was great? It was kind of hard to walk in. I felt like the stride length of the dress was a bit limited. Otherwise, it looked great on and was really comfortable.
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Yuyuan Garden Maxi
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 32D