Cara's Reviews
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10 reviews
Lady in red!
The dress was beautiful, and I received a TON of compliments. I was a little concerned about whether the snug fit of the dress would make the slip ride up under the lace, but everything stayed in place perfectly. Wore with an adhesive backless bra. Would definitely rent this again!

Red Leona Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34C
Great summery dress!
Larger-chested women may need to size up or skip this one, as the fit is not really all that forgiving up top. For me, it worked perfectly and allowed for a secure fit up top without wearing a bra underneath. Such a cute summery dress - perfect for my birthday dinner in August!
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Spring Stripe Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful, beautiful dress!
I absolutely LOVED this dress - did not want to send it back! The cranberry lace was perfect for the winter awards show I attended this past weekend. Received SO many compliments! I was a bit nervous at first regarding how "the girls" would manage, since you really can't wear even an adhesive / Nu-bra underneath, but there were no issues (even with dancing); there are built-in cups within the dress, plus the fit was snug enough to keep everything secure and in place. With regard to length, girls who wear heels would want to rent the "long" style rather than the "regular" style. I tend to wear flats so the 6R was *just* the right length. But with a heel, the dress would've been too short. The fit was perfect (I typically wear a 4 or 6 in regular clothes... I rented both the 6 and the 8, but never even had to try on the 8. The 6 fit like a glove.) Overall, this dress was elegant with a touch of sexy. Would definitely rent this one again!
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Maroon Romantic Ride Gown
LM Collection
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Adorable, colorful, flowy maxi - perfect for a birthday date night!
I absolutely ADORED this dress, and I got so many compliments while wearing it! Rented this for my birthday (thanks, PRO membership birthday perk for covering $50 of the $60 rental fee!) The colors were awesome in person - so vibrant and fun. Also loved the open / tie-closure back. The fabric itself was a nice weight for a night out in August, even with the dress being lined. Was a little nervous about the fact that the sides of the dress would be open, but the cut is high enough that the open sides and back weren't an issue when sitting down. Wore the dress with a self-adhesive Nu bra, but could have even gone without a bra altogether, since the straps of the dress are adjustable, and the back of the dress can be tied as tightly as needed. I know other renters stated that the regular-length dress was too short for their liking, but I was happy to not have the fabric dragging on the ground. I'm 5'6" and wore this dress with flat strappy sandals, and I thought the length was perfect, with the bottom of the dress coming to the bottom of my ankles/tops of my feet. The one odd thing was that the size 8R, which I got as my back up, actually seemed SMALLER than the size 6R. Not sure what was up with that, but the 6R fit perfectly, so it was a non-issue. Would DEFINITELY rent this one again... didn't want to send it back!
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Rainbow Flag Stripe Maxi Dress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
A simple but pretty dress for a wedding rehearsal dinner!
I ordered the 8, with the size 6 as my backup size... and ended up wearing the 6, which was still slightly loose! The peach color was perfect, as the bride had chose mint green and peach as her wedding colors. Ended up having to wear an adhesive backless bra, as a standard strapless bra could be seen on the sides of the dress. In all, very happy with this rental! Got lots of compliments all night, and the dress was quite comfy.
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Serene Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous dress that fit the bill perfectly for a local theater awards gala!
I absolutely LOVED this dress and didn't want to send it back! Although in regular "street" clothes, I wear a size 6, the size 8 dress fit me like a glove. The fabric is slightly stretchy but doesn't actually offer much "give," so if you're uncomfortable with a more fitted look, I'd recommend going a size up from your normal size. The lace cutouts and open / lace back were definitely a step out of my normal comfort zone in terms of body coverage, but the dress was actually very comfortable to wear and I received a TON of compliments! Very sexy while still being completely classy. In person, the color is navy, but in certain photos, it almost looked black (not that this mattered to me.) Wore this with one of those adhesive backless bras, which worked perfectly. Would definitely rent this one again... just wish it came in other colors!
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Addicted to Love Sheath
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous!
Paired these lovelies with the Nicole Miller sequin Tyrian purple gown for a black-tie wedding, and the resulting look was perfect! Because of the sparkly nature of the dress, I hadn't wanted to wear a big, sparkly necklace, too, so the earrings added just the right touch to finish off the ensemble. And, despite the size of the earrings, they were completely comfortable to wear!
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Silver Southern Plantation Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 36C
Definitely an attention-grabber!
The dress arrived on time (two days before the wedding I was attending, just in case neither size worked!) and was absolutely gorgeous. Only real "flaws" I noticed were a loose thread by the button used to close the top of the dress behind the neck, and that the hook portion of the hook-and-eye closure was bent out of place - easy enough to fix! Despite the fact that this was a form-fitting/curve-hugging dress, the material did provide some stretch, which was good for an evening full of dancing (and eating, ha!) The color is definitely more vibrant in person than the one shown on the website (see my second photo... even THAT didn't do it justice), and the sequins really made this dress stand out in the crowd. I went with the regular length, which came just past my ankles. This was perfect for me because I tend not to wear heels, and I didn't need to in this case, either. Any ladies 5'6" or taller who want more of a train, though, should definitely go with the "long" version. I received SO many compliments on this dress - even days after the event - and would love to wear it again! As some of the other reviewers mentioned, the sequins were a tad scratchy in certain areas, but nothing serious enough that I would not rent this gown again in a heartbeat!
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Sequin Tyrian Purple Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 36C
Very pretty, and with all that sparkle, it was perfect for the Motown-themed gala I attended!
I ended up going with the size L, despite the fact that I'm normally a M, because as several other reviewers noted, the sleeves were pretty snug with the M. Also, the neckline of the M was off-center (and I'm too OCD to deal with that!) I could have made the M work if need-be, but the dress length of the L seemed more appropriate for the event I was attending, anyway. The sleeves were a bit scratchy when first putting on (and taking off) the dress, but it was definitely not something that was a problem once the dress was on. I'd also noticed a few stray threads upon the dress' arrival, but that was nothing too noticeable. I received a number of compliments on the dress and overall am very happy with the rental!

Midnight Kiss Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 36C
Beautiful dress, but reviewers definitely got it right!
I loved the dress and received a ton of compliments, especially on the color (much more of a magenta/bright fuchsia lace than the pic of the model, as shown in my second pic). After reading all of the other reviews, I'm definitely glad I ordered the next size up as my backup, though. I'm typically a 6 or an 8, depending on the type of clothing and brand. Although the 8 would have zipped up, I wouldn't have been able to move my arms... and with all the dancing we did at the wedding, that just wouldn't have worked! The dress itself was a bit worn, with some some of the edges of the dress fraying ever so slightly. But I'm sure I was the only one to notice this. Overall, VERY happy with my first RTR experience!! Can't wait to order another beautiful dress for my next event!
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Like Candy Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust: 36C