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Great party dress
Wore this to a wedding that had an extra note of post-vaccination party flare. Super fun dress -- everyone said I was glowing on the dance floor - and relatively lightweight (which was a concern as I wore it in August in NY). The top is loose (typical in wrap/faux wraps), so I pinned it. And it's QUITE short (even for me, a shorty!). I wore the Medium to ensure I wasn't flashing people all night.
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Belissa Pleat Dress
Bardot
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Like most of LIKELY, runs small, but this dress is KILLER
Beautiful dress -- photos don't do it justice. Material is thick but stretchy, the stitching on the top and the back straps make this LBD a bit more interesting. Be ready to turn heads, rawr!
Black Brooklyn Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
This dress definitely runs small.
I'm a 4 and unfortunately could not zip it up. And, as others have said, if I fit in the dress, I definitely would not have been able to raise my arms! (Who needs arms?) It's beautiful though!
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Lace Mariah Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Not as cute as I was hoping :(
Customer photos really sold me on this dress, and I was planning to wear it in Vegas. BUT, the dress is just SUPER shapeless, I don't mean because of it's shift-shape (I LOVE shift dresses). The lining is very unstructured, and so when I put it on, I felt like the sequins highlighted my tummy too much. FWIW, I'm generally not sensitive about this area on me, but this dress made me feel very round. If that's less of an issue for you -- would recommend.
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White and Silver Ellen Shift
Dress The Population
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun pants!
Wore these on a night out in Vegas. They are literally sweatpant shaped (in a good way!). Very comfortable and easy to wear. Can definitely be dressed up or down. Sequins are generally softer than some other clothes I've worn, but they did start scratching my hips towards the end of the night (I'm a 4 and wore the S). Would totally wear again!
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Sequin Track Pants
Milly
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun, easy dress.
Cute dress, a little informal. I originally rented it for Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago, and this time did for a Vegas wedding. Material is thin, so wear a thick bra. Even with the swing style, can be slightly tight if you are bigger on bottom.
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Red Perry Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute dress, but runs small and awkward fit
I ended up not wearing this. I'm currently a 2/4 (let's be honest, closer to a 4), and got both a 4 AND 6 just in case and unfortunately neither worked. The top floating piece is sewn shut (the zipper doesn't run through it), and I was too scared to pull it over my hips/head in the 4 without ripping it, and the 6 "fit" but was too tight on my hips to be cute. I definitely agree with others -- if you're curvy (bigger in top OR bottom), this dress probably isn't for you.
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Red Driggs Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Obsessed
This skirt is BOLD and SHINY (not for everyone!) but amazing. I had the bride approve it given how much of a statement it makes. Some reviews said the skirt runs small, but I did not find that. I am a 4 (right now) and the small fit great, though it did sit high on my waist though (which is what I wanted!). I am short -- the skirt was almost tea-length on me.
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Pink Lauren Skirt
DELFI Collective
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun party dress!
This dress is so fun, be ready to stand out in hot pink! I wore this to a "fiesta" wedding with gold wedges. Like all E&J dresses, they run a bit small, so don't be shy about sizing up if you have never rented from them before. The only negative about this dress is that I'm short waisted and waist hit me in a strange place I had to keep adjusting. Otherwise, a great dress!
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Racer Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute party shift!
Fun party dress with a cute leg slit on the side. I wore this with blush heels and a pink long necklace to "welcome drinks" for a wedding. Note, it is not very formal, but great for a date night or party. I ended up going with the smaller size (2) as the 4 looked more shapeless on me. Overall great shift!
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Blue Floral Throw Shift Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Amazing dress
I love this dress! As others mentioned, its actually a ruched linen in the front, and slightly stretchy. In that regard, it was great for a long, outdoor barn wedding that had ALL the food :). I did have to sometimes play around with the ruching to make it look okay with my stomach, but not a big deal in the slightest. The straps are also a bit big, but that's normally the case with me. I just used some fabric tape to hold them in place on top so I wouldn't have to worry about them all night, and it was perfect. Super form-fitting (but comfortable) so it will show off your body! I think this dress is cuter in person than it photographed though :/.
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Floral Sweetheart Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Fell flat for me
I normally only rent dresses that I think look good on everyone, and this one was no different. From all photos I expected to love this dress. However, the skirt was super awkward on me--I'm a bit pear shaped and it just fell at a weird point on my shorty body, and the top made my 34D boobs look flat and saggy. Not a winner for me, and ended up wearing a borrowed dress from a friend to the wedding I rented this for (so glad I brought it!).
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Floral Painted Drop Waist Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute-ish but thick
This was sent to me via RTR after there was an issue with the dress I rented. Overall, despite not loving the print, when I tried it on the cut is actually super cute, and the print grows on you -- especially from afar. I ended up not wearing it however since the fabric is pretty thick and I was going to a summer outdoor wedding.
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Amelia Knit Mini Dress
Free People
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Insane dress
Took everyone's advice and sized up -- it was necessary. My hips are a bit wide for my size and even still, the 4 was tight. That said, this dress made me feel so sexy even with the waist cut out--and I don't have a flat stomach. I did had to move it around to cover up any "rolls" but I don't think anyone but me noticed! I got compliments all night long. I think this dress looks good on any body types--straight and narrow or curvy. Wish I owned!
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Lunai Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Super cute black dress
Love love loved this dress. Would own in a heartbeat. Fabric was thick but not heavy -- so it slimmed you down. The petal pleating in the skirt is a nice detail (fun for dancing!), and I love the tighter shoulder line (though I wish the dress came with bra hooks!).
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Midnight Ripple Dress
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Unique, but fit could be better
Not a great pic, sorry! But probably the most compliments I have ever received on a dress! The embellishments are incredibly unique and beautiful! BUT, this dress wasn't incredibly well made--it had no liner-- and the arm holes were strangely large so I was worried about my bra showing the whole night--you can seem them gaping in the photo. (Fwiw, I'm short-waisted, but normally still don't have that problem). Like most shift dresses I've ordered from RTR, this one is super short--so watch out! I kept on having to pull it down at church! In all, a fun dress but not my favorite from RTR.
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Indian Odissi Sheath
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
One of my favorite RTR dresses
Another amazing short sleeve shift dress through RTR! This one was comfortable and adorable, though definitely more green in person than what I thought. It is short, like most shift dresses are (and I'm only 5' 3" so beware), but this dress was EASY for a semi formal affair. Got many compliments, would wear again.
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Take Notes Shift
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun party dress -- gold/navy great for a fall wedding.
Some mentioned this dress fit tight, so I got the back-up size in a 4 -- but I didn't have any trouble with it (even with my bigger bottom), and ended up wearing the 2 -- my normal size. Others also mentioned the dress scratched up their arms, but I didn't notice it at all! Overall dress was super cute, though a bit short -- watch out tall ladies! -- and I got a ton of compliments on it. I'm looking to see if I can buy!
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Copper Fleur Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun dress. Great shape! Lots of compliments.
This was my backup I ended up wearing to cocktail hour since I liked it and it fit. I got another Shoshanna dress for the wedding itself in both a 0 and 2 and ended up wearing the 2. So -- this dress fit a bit tight, especially on the bust and waist line, but was workable for an evening. Great for women w/ busts and hips -- skirts fully cover your bottom, and you can wear a real bra on top (there are even strap holders!).
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Judith Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Easy, fun dress perfect for summer casual wedding
I'm petite, but have hips and a chest. This dress was easy since you can wear a regular bra, and has a full skirt. I had tried on a 0 in Shoshanna in the past that fit, but I ended up wearing the 2 since the 0 was a bit tight on my bust. (Plus, wanted to leave room to eat at the wedding!). Great dress, wish I owned.
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Waterlily Louise Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D