Laura's Reviews
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Awesome dress for my reunion
Dress runs on the smaller side of true to size. If in doubt, size up for your backup size. The dress is stretchy and looked great for my reunion. I was a little disappointed that it was navy blue fading into royal blue at the bottom and the bottom was not greenish like the pic on the website, but I still loved it. Dress required a low-back bra solution FYI.
Marcella Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32D
Cool purse!
Lots of people noticed my cool bag. It's light to carry, holds an iPhone and a few pieces of makeup, comes with a chain to wear as a shoulder bag or put inside as a clutch. It's an interesting mix of black, dark gray and navy coloring. Wore a navy and blue dress with the bag and it looked great.
Black Resin Minaudiere
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32D
Nice Bracelet
Bracelet is stretchy and lightweight. I did not wear it to the occasion I rented it for. The crystals are dark gray and it just didn't catch as much light as I wanted.
Dark Fantasy Bracelet
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32D
Cool Earrings
Very cool earrings, not heavy at all, got lots of compliments all night
Campbell Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32D
Cool dress
Can't see the pattern very well in pics unless it's close up. Dress runs on the slightly smaller side of true to size. Order a size up for your backup. Strapless bra required. I tried a racer back bra and the straps showed in the front outside the dress. Lines of the pattern are very flattering.
Black Sequin Susie Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 123lbs
Bust: 32D
Time to shine!
This was actually my secondary style and I ended up wearing it after I didn't love my main choice. This brand runs a tiny bit small. I own a dress by this brand in a similar style and I had to size up when I bought it. There was only size small available for my rental period, which is my regular size, but I should have worn a medium. Luckily, the fabric is pretty stretchy. Got a lot of compliments at the party, and felt fancy not flashy. **please excuse the mismatched earrings and lack of hair/makeup styling.
Navy and Pink Shawn Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 32D
A versatile choice
A stylist substituted these into my order when the ones I picked were not returned. They're a gunmetal color and would match a lot of things, which is lucky because I ended up wearing my secondary style after I didn't like the main dress I ordered. It wasn't perfect but I was really glad to have these! Thanks RTR for making a good choice!
Gunmetal Bauble Earrings
Mad Jewels
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 32D
Size up!
This dress definitely runs small, glad I read the reviews and ordered a size up. Normally wear a 4 and I couldn't even zip it, size 6 fit but was still VERY snug. I ended up not wearing this one to the party. The white is actually an ivory, I didn't like the way the flap of fabric around the slit looked on the white part (which you can see in some reviewers photos), and the side of my bra showed in the cutout. I tried a racerback and strapless and it just didn't work.
Lunai Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 131lbs
Bust: 32D
So Fresh!
The bold print was quite an attention-getter. Felt really fresh and current in my dress, and it was comfortable to wear, too. Wish it was shorter - that model must be 6'2". At 5'5", it came just above the knee. I tried on the extra small and found the armholes were too small. Wore it with the Kate Spade "Midnight Statement Earrings."
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Space Garden Print
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 32D
A Perfect Match
Looks just like the picture. Not too heavy. Wore it with Clover Canyon "Space Garden" dress.
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Midnight Statement Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 32D
Nailed it at the white party!
The fit was true to size, although I also ordered the size 2 and there wasn't much of a size difference except in the bust. The material is thick and in person you can see it has a cool geometric pattern. Wore it with gold sandal-type heels, a gold statement necklace and a skinny gold belt (which I saw in one of the photos for this dress). I am 5'5" and it's short, but not like the way it looks on the model. Reasonable for a party or evening work event. I gave it 4 stars because I didn't really love the boat neck and the dress overall is outside of the styles i usually wear.
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New Angle Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 32D
Nailed it!
I wore this to a cocktail party for work. I didn't want to wear black, didn't want to look "loud," and didn't want to display anything too much. I wore this with bronzey brown stiletto platform pumps, bare legs, and the Oscar De La Renta Baroque earrings (see my other reviews) with a gold clutch. This dress had just the right amount of sass while still being sophisticated and appropriate. Yes, the sleeves do get snagged on the body at times, and they might pull on your hosiery, but that shouldn't stop anyone. Note that the sequins are actually a matte finish so it's not super shiny in person. Also, I read the other reviews - I ordered a small with XS as a backup, and ended up wearing the XS.
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Rich And Famous Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 32DD
Everyone noticed my hardware!
Earrings are true to size as pictured. Just the perfect size for a little drama without looking huge or overpowering. Wore them with a long sleeved bronze sequin mini dress. These are clip ons, but not uncomfortable and not too heavy to wear all night. Note that there is a small topaz sparkle in the upper part.
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Lacework Drop Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 32DD
Green with envy!
I got so many nice complements on this dress! First, it is really a kelly green color, like a crayon, and not jade or teal like it looks in some of the reviewers photos. I rented two sizes, 4R and 6R. The 4R fit, and I never tried on the 6. Of note: the bottom hem is not finished in the traditional way - just a raw hem with overstitch. As other reviewers mentioned, the waist is a little loose, and the fabric has quite a bit of "give" to it so that the dress kind of "grows" throughout the night. If you are in between sizes, go with the smaller one, and the regular length (unless your nickname is "Hightower")! Also of note: there is a short lining that comes down to the top of the leg slit and is attached there in the front. This lining kept creeping up and making wrinkles across my hips and butt, and I kept having to step away from the party to fuss with straightening it out. I wore this with a strapless bra and Spanx, and I think the Spanx contributed to the problem, causing clingy fabrics to ride up. I'd recommend replacing the SPanx with Commando Underwear made by HerLook.
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Samos Island Gown
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 32DD
Pretty Earrings
These earrings look exactly as pictured, and were the ones worn by the model in the pictures of the dress I also rented - a green one-shouldered long dress by Yigal Azrouel. They hang below jawline. And yes, as mentioned in other reviews, they are heavy. But so beautiful! I waited until the last minute to put them on before the event, except I forgot I had not already done so and many photos were taken without them. Oops!
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Entrancing Emerald Earrings
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 32DD