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great, but liner too short
Love this dress, but for the curvy-bottomed girls this liner won't cover a thing. I wore with some black shorts from amazon that had black lace on the bottom and that worked great with the lace visible at the leg slits. Otherwise flattering, and beautiful, but did need to pin the long straps as others have mentioned.
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Iraso Dress
Charo Ruiz
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
surprising favorite
comfortable, unique. Sizing is Australian and I ordered a 14 and waver between a 10 and 12 in US dresses.
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Catalina Midi Dress
ALÉMAIS
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Love
comfortable, easy, skirt is lined, but liner was full and not restricting on me. It's simple, but carries itself better than other tiered white dresses.
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Gwendolyn Maxi
Splendid
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun, full skirt, great colors
2nd rental and designated airplane dress on my recent travels. Easy and comfortable, but looks put together.
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Queena Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfy, cute, easy, lightweight
Great colors! Casual/cute/flowy, but did awkwardly cling to my Fabletics shorts while walking, requiring frequent adjustments and detracting from the intended look. Still wore it a bunch on vacation while lounging around because it’s so easy/comfy.
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The Dainty Dress
The Great.
Size Worn: 3R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
2nd reservation
Love this dress and rented it a second time for my trip to Thailand. Comfortable, breezy, good for hot weather and layering.
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Coa Maxi
Charo Ruiz
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
OBSESSED with pattern, don’t love the fit
Both too small and too large. Wrap dresses are tough for me as I have a smaller waist/top half and much larger bottom half. Tried this in suggested Large, and top half was great, if not a little low in the waist, but couldn’t fully wrap the skirt which left an opening/slit that fell right over my crotch no matter how I wrapped it. Loved the pattern so much I tried sizing up to XL which helped some with the bottom half, but made it a little loose on top and would line the fabric up unevenly at the waist when I tied the top tighter. Wish this pattern came in a different dress style. If you already know you also have trouble with wrap dresses, save yourself the disappointment
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Passion Wrap Mini Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Loud, but fun and cozy
Surprised myself by mostly wearing this on daily dog walks as it’s so easy to throw on and made me look less of a mess in my sweats. Warm, and comfortable, showing a little wear in a well loved way. On my coat however, when buttoned, the black checkers lined up with black, and white with white, which made it a little less cool somehow. Pics on people and model show an alternating checker pattern that I think looks nicer. Surprising number of compliments from men. If checkers were alternating when buttoned I would’ve bought it.
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Bold Move Jacket
BLANKNYC
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Great, lots of compliments
I sized up so it would skim my larger hips and it was the right move. Wore this for a girl’s night out/music venue, and on New Year’s Eve. Doesn’t feel like it’s meant to be form fitting, has a casual, flowy hang. Does have shoulder pads, but they’re not too bulky and just give off Baddie vibes.
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Embellished Velvet Jacket
PatBO
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable, wore multiple times with different tops.
Wore this once with the bolero, which was cute, but also layered it with many tops (casual Ts to silk blouses) tied at the waist so it’s very versatile and comfortable. Great for Fall/Winter layering with leggings as well, Skirt is long with a little fullness, but the fullness isn’t overdone. A favorite for sure
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Moon Bolero Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
More navy than black, Sexy/unique
Really flattering on me from the natural waist up, but a little unforgiving for someone with a belly. I didn’t have the right pants/skirt to make it work for me, but give it a go.
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Mazur Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Like wearing a beige pleather sofa
Okay, this may have been alright new, but it’s a no. Pros: very comfortable, warm, roomy, fabric feels buttery soft Cons: May have been alright new, but the stuffing in the coat is not evenly dispersed, so, in spite of it being roomy, it made my body look like a lumpy mess. Beyond that, I thought I would like the look of the faux leather, but it really did remind me of the overstuffed, beige couch I had for years.
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Faux Leather Puffer Coat
Something Navy
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Pretty, but something not quite right for me with the bust
Pros: pretty and cheerful fabric, nice flowy skirt, adjustable straps/ties Cons: As per usual, the liner was not as loose and flowy as the skirt, so for me--a person with very curvy hips and a booty--what could have been a really comfortable dress felt pretty tight when I sat down because of the liner being more snug on me. The triangle cups go up to the shoulder and that wasn't so flattering on me, and was just a bit awkward worn both with the center hook open and closed.
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Blaise Sun Dress
MINKPINK
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Elevated casual
I liked this more than I thought I would. Easy, comfortable throw on, flattering cut. I thought it might look a little awkward at the bust, but I wore a skin toned bra and it looked great. The skirt is slightly transparent, so I'd recommend skin toned undergarments, or a slip if you don't want any light shining through. More compliments than expected for something so simple.
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Puff Sleeve Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Couldn't zip up
I'm a 10 in most Ulla dresses, which was originally the recommended size for me in this dress. I ordered a 10, and then saw that my recommended size had been updated to a 12. The skirt portion fit fine (and I have curvy hips and a booty), but I could not zip this dress up. I have a narrow rib cage and am between a b and c cup. Real shame because I'd been holding out hope for availability of this dress for a while. Still giving 4 stars because I could tell that the right size would have been flattering on me, and it's fun and unique. Will try again if a larger size becomes available.
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Meera Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
not a hit for me
Top portion fit awkwardly and did nothing for my shape, mid section had a sort of ballooning effect that wasn't so flattering. Didn't wear out of the house.
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Steffi Maxi
CAARA
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Very slimming for pears, and I was asked out while wearing this.
I didn’t expect to love this as much as I do, but this dress is great! Clean lines, vibrant color, structured skirt that is AMAZING on the dance floor. This is the dress that makes you the center of attention without looking like you’re trying to be. The skirt is shorter and split on one side, adding some flirtation while still managing to fall in such a way that it hid my problem areas. The only fault it has is the straps are just a bit too long and frequently slid down which was annoying, but a solvable issue if you have some sticky tape. I was asked out by a hot guy while wearing this dress, and had a woman in a tour I went on in Portugal say to me, “I took photos of all the tourist sites and should’ve been taking pictures of you in that dress.” Might be the best superficial compliment I’ve ever received! I kept holding on to this through multiple swaps and realized I can’t live without it so yes, I bought it.
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Blue Flamenco Dress
Esteban Cortazar x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable fabric. Long straps can be adjusted with some creativity.
Flattering waistline hit at the perfect place for me, full skirt hides problem areas without being bulky. The cups were a little big/not quite supportive enough on account of the straps being a bit too long, but since I didn’t like the look of the center strap I used/tied it in a few different ways to tighten the shoulder straps and that made a world of difference. I think the pattern and colors look better in person and I enjoyed this dress a lot more than I thought I would!
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Phoebe Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Party on the bottom, sports bra on the top
I had so much fun wearing this dress! The colors, pattern, and straps make it stand out from other tiered maxi dresses, and you will be stopped and complimented repeatedly in a crowd. As others have noted, the top is extremely snug and I felt like I was in a sports bra one size too small. Currently between a B and C cup and it definitely pancaked the girls a bit, but the compliments and extra twirl-worthy skirt made up for it. If you’re an A or smaller B with a narrow rib cage you probably won’t experience “the flattening,” but larger busts should definitely size up. Photographs beautifully! Wore it walking the dog, to work with a tie front T, and to a street fair/outdoor concert.
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Rita Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Oops! I ordered the wrong size in a rush
I’ve been stalking this blazer for a while, so I hurriedly added it to my bag when I saw it available in my size…turns out it was a zero and not a one-zero lol. Obviously it was waaaay too small (RTR, you need a pop up for this: “did you notice you’ve added an item FIVE times smaller than what we suggested?”) However, I could still tell I adore this blazer! I’ll most likely buy it if I can get the sizing right. The color and cut are awesome, and the blessing in disguise is I think I can definitely get away with a couple sizes down for how I’d like to wear it. If you like a more fitted look with blazers you can probably size down. I’ve got an 8 on the way and a 6 on reservation if the 8 doesn’t work. Will review the 8 (and the 6 if I don’t cancel the reservation).
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Aqua Multi Print Blazer
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Dress couldn’t handle the booty
Cool: adjustable straps can be tied various ways, the cutouts make it unique, lightweight, pretty fabric. Not cool: not great for pears with a curvy booty. For me, too much room in the chest and not quite enough in the hips (and I sized up) from the suggestion)so it just didn’t fall correctly and looked a little awkward.
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Lani Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Flowy, fun, comfortable.
Probably not for larger busts. I'm between a B & C cup and although there's a little bit of adjustability with the straps, the cups wouldn't accommodate for much more. I didn't find the neckline to be the most flattering on me, but still alright and great with a tie front linen T worn in multiple ways. Waistline hit right at the smallest part of my waist, and the skirt was super flowy and flattering, hiding my belly, and skimming my curvier bottom half. Wore it on a particularly windy day in Portugal and the skirt was blowing all over the place, but never in a way where I ended up flashing people. Lots of compliments, and the people I was travelling with said the dress was elevating all of their photos. Also wore it dancing and it moves beautifully and the material wasn't too hot. I was a little sad to put this one back in the bag.
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Tie Strap Midi Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Compliments galore
This was unavailable when I wanted it, but I really wanted it for a vacation so I decided to go ahead and reserve this dress for a 10 day trip. I thought I would just add a 4 day reservation on top of my 8 day reservation period, but this is not allowed (I'm new to RTR), and I found out I would accrue late fees until I owned or returned the dress. VERY happy accidental purchase as the dress, luckily, fit beautifully, and the compliments were non-stop. I'm a pear ship with pants usually at least 2 sizes larger than tops. The skirt is full which helped hide the extra covid belly weight, but the top is definitely form fitting. I'm between a B and C cup and have a small waist for my size. I think if I had a larger bust or thicker trunk this wouldn't have worked out for me.
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Mixed Print Maxi
FARM Rio
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 36B
Almost right, but not quite
Pros: comfortable, skims the hips, hides a bit of a belly, sexy neckline (slightly adjustable) Cons: bust may gape in places for some, lining way too short for pear shapes with big booties Okay, so the plunging neckline is usually very flattering on me. I’m a B/C cup with breasts that are fuller on the bottom. It looked decent straight on, but there was some gaping at the top that would’ve required tape unless I might want anyone standing/sitting next to me to be able to sneak a peak at my aeriolas. It felt like this *might* have just been from the fabric being a bit stretched out from multiple wearers with larger busts. I’m an exaggerated pear, currently a 14/16 in pants (XL fabletics leggings), and a medium in tops that aren’t long enough to go over my hips. The lining of the skirt did not even cover my entire backside and you could easily see through the dress where the lining stopped (it’s meant to stop just above the eyelets). Ultimately didn’t take it with me for vacation because I would’ve needed tape and a slip.
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Waverly Floral Smocked Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Flattering waistline, unflattering bust (B/C cup)
Was really hoping this would work for an upcoming vacation, but the skirt wrinkled after sitting in it for less than a minute and, as others have noted, the bust is a bit awkward. The bunched fabric puffs out on the sides in such a way that it made my breasts look much more wide set than they are. I thought the waistline was flattering, and the dress was very comfortable, but it was a no for me.
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Volta Dress
Ciao Lucia
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Flattering for pears, but maybe too short for some
Love the color, and found the cut flattering for my shape. I’m an exaggerated pear with a B/C cup, larger backside, and currently some extra/noticeable weight in my lower abdomen. However, it’s on the shorter side if you have a booty and curvy hips so shorts may be necessary. The material is comfortable, but crisp and a little noisy, and came out of the bag wrinkly. Ultimately sent back for these reasons as I’d ordered it for a vacation.
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Orange Tie Waist Mini Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B