I thought that rent the runway was supposed to be a "cheaper" alternative to buying a dress that you only wear once, so when I saw the rental price of over $250, I was a little skeptical. However, when seeing the fabric and the craftsmanship of this dress, I definitely understood the price. It truly was a high end designer dress. The quintessential Missoni fabric even had a tinge of sparkle to it, which made the dress feel and look rich. The perfect summer cocktail dress. Definitely a headturner without being too flashy or hootchie. I ordered the size 4 based on the reviews of it being a little snug, and hoped to get the complimentary size 2 as a backup. Unfortunately, the size 2 was not available. I wish it were, just to see how it fit. Since I am under 5'0", I have to get just about every dress I own altered. Fortunately, this hit right at my knees, so it didn't look like a little girl wearing her mom's dress. The top of the size 4 fit my 34C bust perfectly, but the waist down was a little loose (even though I do have a larger than average butt). I truly wish I could have compared the two to see which was the better fit. There is a built in bustier (bra), so you don't need to wear one which is really nice. Even though it is strapless, the dress also stays in place, so you aren't constantly pulling it up. Besides not getting the complimentary 2nd size, I was also disappointed with the boning in the bustier. On the right side of the dress, there was a piece of boning that has gone a little haywire. It juts out instead of laying flat and gives your chest a weird shape (almost like a 3rd mini boob). I had to be conscious about keeping my right arm down. I wonder if there is structurally something that can be done to fix it, but if you're ordering the size 4, beware. Given how expensive this dress is, I doubt there are many in the RTR inventory.

Lurex Rose Dress

Missoni

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Size Worn: 42

Usual Size: 2

Height: 4' 11"

Weight: 117lbs

Bust: 34C