Doreen's Reviews
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8 reviews
Cute, but runs small
I rented this for an "80s prom" themed party, and it worked well, but the fit was definitely small--I wear a 4 normally on top, but even the 6 was somewhat snug, especially after eating and drinking. I wasn't a huge fan of the sleeves; I found the arm holes very tight, even in my larger backup size, but I guess that helps keep them in place. The turquoise color and high-low hem were very cute though.
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Colorblock Jennifer Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Cute date night dress
Got this for my birthday dress. I was hoping to be able to wear this with my Nubra, but the cut was too low and the hook in front would have shown. I ended up wearing it with a normal bra and camisole underneath. The model photo doesn't really show this, but there are strings on the sleeves, attached to the (fake) ruching. I let them hang long, but you could also tie them into bows. Overall, cute and comfy dress.
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Poppy Toss Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Helped complete my wedding separates look
For my wedding, I wore a white top with a red skirt, and wanted something with a little sparkle to tie the look together. This belt looked great and I had a lot of fun wearing it. I only had two little quibbles: 1) As many other reviewers noted, the beaded part is quite floppy. Perhaps it's that way by design, but to me, it felt a bit worn out...too many RTR experiences, perhaps. 2) The ribbon was not quite as long as I would have liked. I had to tie a very small bow in order to get the length I wanted for the ends, which you can see in one of my photos. It worked out fine, but future renters should keep the ribbon length in mind.
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Bride to Be Belt
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Rides up too much
This is a dress that looks amazing when you're standing still, but after taking 10 steps, it goes from mid-thigh length to barely decent. I'm not a crotch-length dress kind of person, so I did not have much fun wearing this. The larger backup size might have alleviated this problem, but the top didn't fit as well. I would only recommend this dress if you don't mind showing upper thighs and reducing your stride to half the normal length.
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Webbed Sheath
RVN
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Not for smaller busted women
RTR sent this to me as a replacement dress, when my original became unavailable. I'm glad I had something else to wear, because this did not work at all. I received the size 6, and the hips were extremely snug, but the top was ridiculously too big. This is definitely NOT a dress for smaller busted women. The fabric is very thin and a little clingy, with no stretch, and the overall shape is not form-fitting. I could see this working on someone with a larger chest and smaller hips, but it was a disappointing RTR pick for me.
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Minty Fresh Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
Unique style, eye-catching color
This was a replacement dress after my original became unavailable. I usually wear between a size 4 and 6, but as the size 6 equivalent was already booked, I took a chance with the UK10/US4. It worked, but was extremely snug. I would definitely recommend sizing up as a backup for this dress, especially if you have hips. As other reviewers said, the actual dress does not look like the photo on this site--the dress is a fitted sheath, with two pleated panels on the sides. The way the top is cut makes a strapless bra visible, so I wore a sticky bra. The fabric is fairly thick, and it feels high quality. Overall, this is a great dress if you're looking for something different and fun.
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Sari Summer Dress
Matthew Williamson
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A
great dress!
Light, comfortable, flattering. As many other reviewers mentioned, the slip showed at the bottom. I ended up taping it up with fabric tape. Perhaps a larger size up would have solved that problem, but there were no mediums when I was ordering it. Overall, I enjoyed wearing this.
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Mosaic Caftan Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Overall, I had a great time at the wedding, but the dress was somewhat of an unpleasant distraction.
Beautiful dress, but the fit wasn't good. The dress was very snug around the hips, and I had to hike it up a bit to sit down...which was a problem because it is already very short! The black slip was showing an inch at the bottom, which was a little annoying. It also kept riding up, which made it impossible to dance. I do have wide hips and a smaller bust which makes dress shopping difficult, but I typically wear a size 4 or 6, so it seems this dress runs a little small. Additionally, you could tell the dress had been worn a few times, since some of the gold threads were frayed.
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Black Lace Combo Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34A