Britta's Reviews
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9 reviews
Great color
I wore this to a Wisconsin wedding and really loved it and got a lot of compliments on it. I felt like I was in between the sizes so I wore up to be more comfortable but the 10 could have worked as well. Things I loved were the length (I'm 5'8" and really liked were it hit), the bright colors that really stood out and photographed well, and the lightweight material which was nice for warm weather. I felt the chest area was pretty big and for me that's saying something as that's generally wear dresses are too snug on me. It was a lot of flowy material in the chest on both sizes. I was able to use the wrap around belt to tighten some of it, but even in the photos you can see it looks a tad baggy in the chest and armpit area. For me I would rather it be a bit loose in the armpits than tight so maybe that's the trade off for me! Overall it moved into my top ten rental.
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Red Floral Midi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Comfy, cute, & versatile
I rented this dress for my son's baptism. I needed something that was appropriate for church but I could run after my kids too. This dress was great for both!! The length was great for me (I'm 5'7") and I could wear a traditional bra with no straps showing. The material is stretchy but maintained shape which was what made it comfortable and flattering for a variety of body types. I would suggest sizing down for your extra size as I found it runs a bit big. One downfall is that material is easily wrinkled so take it out of the bag early and let hang in the bathroom or plan on steaming. Over all really loved it and wish I could find it online to buy. Lots of different occasions to wear it and could be dresses down with a cardigan and flats and office or courtroom appropriate with blazer and pumps.
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Encantader Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Comfortable & easy to wear
I rented this dress to wear for Easter brunch. I have no complaints at all. The dress was comfortable and very easy to wear. The top material is a bit stretchy and allowed for a normal strapped bra to be worn and good for those of us with larger chests. The skirt was a nice color for spring and hit at a good length for me (5'7"). I was able to chase after a toddler and bend over without flashing the restaurant. The waist is where you need to select the correct size as there is not much give where the top material meets the skirt. I wore the size 10 because I liked the waist a bit snugger, but did not notice much difference between the sizes otherwise.
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Black and Blush Stroke Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Nice color for summer engagement party
I wore this dress to a summer engagement party. I was about 5 months pregnant so it was a nice and roomy for my baby bump. The color is very pretty and compliments a lot of skin tons. Going bra-less is not an option for me, so I ended up having to wear a strapless bra. I thought maybe a racerback bra would work, but it doesn't lay right with the neckline. It fits true to size, but for pregnancy go up a size to ensure there is ample room.
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Pink Origami Fold Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Rockn' around the Christmas tree
I rented this dress for a work Christmas party, and the color was a hit for the season. I'm 5'7" and the skirt was a good length for me, short enough to be fun, but not enough to be obscene in front of your boss. I ordered a 10 and 12 and ended up going with the 10. The 10 felt looser and bigger than the 12, so either there was a missize or the 10 had stretched out substantially. Either way, I recommend going up for your extra size. Bottom line, a fun and comfy dress to rent. Goes great with a variety of jewelry and shoes and can be worn with a normal strapped bra.
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Green Light Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Standout color
Pretty true to size, but runs smaller than bigger, so if you are in between sizes I would go up. The material is not stretchy so go up for your extra size if you are undecided. I really loved this color and it photographed well, especially for the beach wedding I attended. There were a couple draw backs for me. First, the neck area felt tight at times because of the high cut. For the most part it didn't bother me, but every so often it felt like it was choking or rubbing. Because of the high neck line, there is a lot of fabric between the waist and neck. so it might get a bit overwhelming for bigger busted ladies. The second issue with my particular dress was that it had a couple stains on it and had a bit of a "used" look, so I marked down a star for that. All in all I liked the dress and color and got a lot of compliments but not my favorite dress that I've rented.
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Judith Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Nice bright color and true to size
I wore this dress to my baby's baptism. It's a nice and bright color, somewhere between a coral and orange. The ribbon pattern runs through and gives texture and photographs well. The top is somewhat sheer but I wore a nude bra and you could not see it. The back has a "v" that dips, but again you couldn't see the bra. The fit is true to size and material is not stretchy so maybe opt for the bigger size as the extra. Overall nice color, pattern, and fit and I got a lot of compliments,
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Summer Lovin Swirl Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Nice earrings with up do
These looked really pretty with an up do or partial hair up or short hair. They are bigger than you think and if you are petite might be too much
Medea Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Great detail & forgiving if you are still working on a tummy!
Really pretty navy dress with great detail. I was able to wear a regular bra without anything showing through the top part. I had a baby 9 months ago and am STILL trying to lose the weight. This dress was great bc it hides a little bulging tummy without looking frumpy or like a curtain. Would prob be great for expecting moms too depending on how far along. Runs a bit big, so pick the smaller size for your extra.
Navy Embroidered Lace Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs