Michelle's Reviews
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5 reviews
Glamorous, sparkly earrings
These earrings were great and added that extra step of GLAM for a black tie gala concluding a film festival. I loved the leaf pattern and while some reviewers have said they were heavy, they felt fine to me. However, I wear earrings every day and often wear longer earrings so I might be more accustomed to earrings of different weights. I loved this pair and would absolutely rent them again (or even buy them if I could!)
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Crystal Petal Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 215lbs
Soft fabric and very comfortable
This dress looked better in person than it did in pictures. The fabric was very soft and comfortable. I rented it for the evening dinner and reception of an Indian wedding in November, so the bright color was appropriate. In person, the ruching is flattering although it doesn't look great in this photo. I felt very comfortable even after eating the heavy Indian and Italian food at dinner, and it was comfortable to dance in all night (until 1am!) I would wear Kay Unger again based on this experience.

Blue Beauty Dress
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 215lbs
Beautiful embroidered flowers
I wore this dress for the morning outdoor ceremony at an Indian wedding. It was the perfect weight for a cool November morning. The flowers are beautiful and I got a few compliments on it. I have work Badgley Mischka before and usually Size 18 is perfect for me. For this dress, the 18 was large and I ended up belting it so I didn't look totally shapeless. I had sized up for my backup so that was all I had. I am 5'3 and the length was fine (especially with black tights) but I think it would be short on a taller person. Overall, I liked the dress. I found it warm and comfortable and not itchy as some other reviewers mentioned.

Purple Floral Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 215lbs
Great springtime color and tons of compliments!
This was a great gown for a friend's outdoor springtime wedding at a beautiful mountain venue in Asheville. But be warned - size up! I have had success with RTR in the past wearing size 16 and 18 dresses. When the 18W was unavailable for this dress, I went for a 16W -- WAY too small. Thankfully, RTR was able to overnight me a 20W (and an additional backup dress), and the 20W fit beautifully! This dress does not have stretch, but it has a great structure that is very flattering. I was worried that the pockets and pleats would make me look bulky, but instead it gave me a great hourglass shape. I got tons of compliments and even had one friend ask me if I had it custom-tailored. I'm actually thinking I will rent this again for a formal party in June. Highly recommend!

Magenta Floral Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 215lbs
Beautiful and comfortable
Loved this dress. It was comfortable and glamorous, and perfect for a late-January winter black tie optional event. Our event was 1920s/Great Gatsby-themed, and this felt like the perfect level of glamour. I was able to wear a regular bra - with the help of a safety pin and some fabric tape, I used some of the cowl in the back to hide the bra strap. The dress fabric was heavy, but not uncomfortable. I felt like the fabric flowed beautifully and hid my tummy. It creates a great hourglass shape. Be careful putting on or taking off because the sequins can get caught on hair. This is my favorite gown I have ever rented on RTR. The gunmetal dark gray is spectacular and stands out in a sea of black evening gowns. Highly recommend!

Dara Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 215lbs