Melora's Reviews
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fun
Wore this on a dinner date, it was cold and snowy so the long sleeves and weight of the dress were great with tights and boots.
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Autumn Floral Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Feels like a weighted dress, it is SO heavy!
Classic look, but very heavy.
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Tweed Blazer Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute sweater but itchy
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Puff Sleeve Sweater
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
I wore this for work with a blazer. It's fitted and shiny, with nice weight to it.
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Green Floral Dress
Louna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun, Casual
I enjoyed this dress - it was super comfy and had pockets but it was a bit oversized.
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Painterly Leo Peyton Dress
Anine Bing
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Nice bold pattern
This dress was a little heavy in weight, but perfect for the fall legal gala that I attended. I felt appropriately dressed, as my goal was not to be THE most dressed up person in the room, there were award winners who deserved that title.
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Floral Taxi Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
cute comfy, chest-flattening
This dress is easy to wear and can easily be dressed up or down. I wore it for a casual workday at home. But, the area around the bust is on the tight side, considering the dress is generally loose. For the amount of space in the shoulders, it is surprising to have the bust area (material from the top of one armpit across the chest to the other armpit) be so restricting. I recommend sizing up if you're above a C-cup or larger.
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Aida Floral Mini Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
very airy, breezy, lightweight
This is a great dress for warm weather as it is super lightweight. It is very simple - I felt a little under dressed in it for work. It would be perfect for a summer picnic or daytime party with flats. Probably would not rent again.
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Ruffle V-Neck Mini Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
simple, easy to wear
This is a simple summer wrap dress. It seems slightly broad in the shoulders and I had to pin the top closure together - there was no way it would have stayed closed on its own. I liked the accents on the sleeves, they added interest. I wore it for work (Zoom especially) and think it'd be a nice spring dress, perfect for Easter or a spring party.
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Mini Wrap Dress
Louna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
comfy, breezy
I wore this as an everyday blouse - it was light and breezy, very comfortable. It wasn't too big, but it was loose and easy to wear with jeans or dressed up with a blazer.
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Malta Top
Shoshanna
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pretty, feminine, lightweight
This is a really cute dress. I like how lightweight it is and the color is really vibrant. I ordered the L and the M and the M was just a little tight around the waist and was short enough that I felt more comfortable in the L. But, I will say the one drawback is that the way the seaming comes together in the back, the white lining shows up (you can see it in my selfie where I'm focused on my braids but you can also see what I mean about the white material). The back is wide and LOW. Super cute dress!
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Dolores Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Super cute and comfy!
I really love this romper. I was pleasantly pleased with the fit and the look of it. It has substantial weight to it so it's really perfect for a fall event. My event was in the evening at a country club (outdoors) so it was perfect. I didn't need a jacket and the pockets held my phone and lipstick. I WISH that I'd gotten a photo of myself in this but I did not. I look forward to renting it again, though!
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Rosa Lace Culotte Jumpsuit
Greylin
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
sexy!
I ended up wearing this to a concert. It was really comfortable - but it was also a bit large on me. I wear a 34DD and was worried about the M being too tight. I didn't have a backup size so I wore the Large but If I were going to rent it again I'd go for the Medium.
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Edith Blouse
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
This is a fun, flow casual dress. I rented it for a wine tasting weekend in CA and loved it.
Very comfortable with cute pockets. I ended up purchasing this dress in the coral/red color.
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Floating Florals Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
This dress is in my top 2 rentals so far!
First I rented this dress in Nov 2014 for an evening wedding. I fell in love with this dress! It runt true to size in my opinion, as does this designer, in general. I rented it again in the fall of 2017 and enjoyed wearing it just as much. It has a decent weight to it due to the sequins, but since I wore it in the fall it was a welcome kind of warmth. I like it because you can easily wear a bra. Very classy! I got tons of compliments on it both times that I wore it.
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Swank Sequin Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
pretty springtime dress
I wore this to a birthday party. It was pretty comfortable and had a nice heavy weight to it. I don't have a full photo of the dress, unfortunately. I wouldn't normally go for a print this size so it was an interesting departure for me and fun to try something new. I'm short enough that the asymmetrical hem may have not fallen in the most ideal way.
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Garden Floral Asymmetrical Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
easy breezy
This dress was a backup for a party so I ended up wearing it on St. Patrick's Day, just for everyday wear (I got my hair done between the 2 photos). It was really light and comfortable and I would rent it again.
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Babylon Mia Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
pretty colors
This dress was perfect for a day party. I'm 5'1" and it would probably be more flattering if it were just a little shorter.
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Royal Blue Floral Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
love: deep navy tone of this dress
I believe that I wore the size 10 in this dress, and it felt pretty snug. I'd say it's a little narrow in the cut. I'm a 34DD and it was tight in the shoulders, ribs and waist. Please excuse the lipstick on my teeth in this photo.
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Ayla Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun, sparkly and warm!
Another holiday party and I was glad to have long sleeves. My other rental was sleeveless and much sexier, but I opted for comfort and warmth and chose this dress instead. With black tights and boots, this dress was just what I needed. Ooh, and if I am remembering correctly, it had pockets!
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Speckle Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34D+
Vibrant elegant dress - great for colder weather!
This dress fit great and I was very comfortable at a (winter) retirement party. I am 5'1" so it was a little longer than ideal, but since it was for a conservative event/crowd, it was perfect. The weather was freezing and the long sleeves on this dress were perfect, as was the weight of the material.
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Jasmin Dress
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34D+
Pretty dress, catches the light
I wore this dress to a holiday party and got lots of compliments. It was bitter cold (like -7 degrees), so I sized up (8) and wore a long sleeve black shirt underneath. That made it appear a bit more casual than otherwise, but I was comfortable. The fabric is a little stiff due to the color/sheen effect, but the dress, overall, is very comfortable.
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Treasure Island Shift
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
this is an amazing dress - the color and cut are really beautifully done. But...
I had to use quite a bit of double-sided fashion tape to wear this dress. The draping is really nice and it makes the dress, but at the same time it makes for a lot of extra fabric, and this fabric is surprisingly heavy. There was generally one part of the hem that was always going to be longer than the rest of the hem because the fabric is heavy enough that it is getting stretched out with wear. I still loved it, though! I would def order this dress again, or try another Cut 25 dress.
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Marine Draped Dress
Cut 25
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
I rented this dress as a backup and did not wear it.
This dress is very pretty but it was way too long for someone my height. Just be warned that if you are shorter than about 5'5", this can look dowdy as the fabric has a sheen to it and there is a lot of it (fabric). It's very pretty but in real life this one may not translate well unless you are very tall, slender, and are not washed out by the color of the fabric.
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Blush Sequin Sprinkle Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
I don't recall what size I wore, actually. But, I loved this dress!
I wore this dress to a fall (warm) wedding and it was a big hit! I felt very comfortable in that it's classy and covers everything, yet the mini length made it young & still fresh. The sparkles on this dress are really impressive - when I was out in the sunlight I was aware of all the sparkly lights it created. You must be careful that your jewelry doesn't get caught on the outer sheer layer or the sequins. I really loved this dress and would consider renting it again!
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Orion Sequin Orbit Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
I rented this dress but did not wear it. Silly me, I have done this 2 times!
This dress is not meant for a petite lady - the beading is heavy and adds a LOT of bulk, especially right at the tummy! My main problem is that at 5'1" - 5'2", the length of the torso was too long & so I had all this heavy beading all crumpled up around the bust area that just did not look good. If you have a long upper torso, this dress will fit better. But, be warned this dress has some serious weight to it! It's very pretty to look at!
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Midnight Glamour Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
Dress looks just as good in person as it does in the RTR photos! Amazing colors, comfy fit!
I have broad shoulders and read that this dress was snug in the shoulders - I'm a 36C and the size 8 fit very well. It was form-fitting but not at all skin-tight, perfect for my work holiday party around people of all ages (mostly older). I was comfortable and confident the whole night. I don't have a very good pic of me in the dress right now, but if I get one, I'll upload it. Highly recommend this dress!
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Wild One Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
The colors of this dress are great for a summer party. It's a bit heavy, though.
I'd say this dress is true to size from the waist down. The upper part of it runs large - but that's a good thing for busty women. I'm a 34C so not necessarily very large, but hourglass shape. I almost felt that the hourglass shape of the dress made me look more round/full - not in a great way. This might be better on leaner, less curvy body types as it'll put the curves in there for you!
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Dragon Tattoo Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
gorgeous simplicity
I rented this dress for my very first rental with RTR and was really pleased. I headed to Sonoma, CA for a wedding weekend celebration and this dress was perfect! The colors are really gorgeous. I'm 5'1 w/ an athletic build, 36" bust but still fit into the size small. I actually didn't find a huge difference b/n the S and M and could have worn either, really. With the cut & draping, the dress is forgiving...it is true that the sheer overlay really rises up when you sit down (revealing the purple sheath underneath) but it wasn't really a problem. The belt was really cute & would accommodate any size waist while enhancing shape. I would seriously consider renting this again, or even buying it! I tried to attach a pic but couldn't get the photo small enough (after several tries) to post here, sorry.
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Mosaic Caftan Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
adds great drama!
I rented this for a formal cocktail party and it was perfect in that the sheen that comes off of the dress is really glamorous and dramatic. It was also pretty comfortable. The ruching offers a bit of forgiveness for those of us who are not naturally slender...I have an athletic build and felt pretty comfortable wearing this dress. It is definitely a mini-length! I'm only 5'1" and it was on the short side, but certainly long enough to cover the important parts! Great choice for a formal, evening event!
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Lights and Leopard Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
very tight, if busty, beware
I rented this dress for a dinner date out with my husband and friends. I really like the dress, but it is really super tight - more like the bandage-dresses that are around and very stretchy. I don't recall exactly whether I wore the M or L (RTR account should remember the sizes we rented but it doesn't). I liked the dress overall, but as a busty lady (36C on a 5'1" frame), I really felt a bit too conspicuous in this dress. If you want to really show off some cleavage, then go for it! I was slightly self-conscious and therefore I lowered my rating. This would be great for a really sexy look, though.
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All Laced Up Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD
really pretty colors, comfy
I rented this for a dinner date and was super comfortable but felt nicely dressed up. The colors were really flattering and the fit was great - it runs slightly large, I'd say, since it's a sheath. I wore a bra with the clear straps and it worked just fine. The openings along the arms definitely add interest to the dress...it's difficult to see them in this photo, but there are openings along the shoulder and down the top of the sleeve which will bare skin. A really nice dress!
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Pansy Print Tunic
Tibi
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34DD