Susan's Reviews
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Gorgeous dress but…
Best for smaller busts. I am a 36C and I was not comfortable with the amount of cleavage so sadly, did not wear. Otherwise, it’s a stunning dress that runs true to size.
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Al Gown
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs small
If you have hips of any kind, size up! Even though this dress is sparkly, I felt that the colors were somewhat muted - didn’t wear it.
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Giovanna Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Bubbly butt
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Meg Dress
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful Dress
Loved the dress, but be warned...there is little to no stretch. I usually wear a medium in dresses and ordered the large for this one - glad I did because it fit like a glove. I wish the dress were longer, I prefer having my shoes covered for full-length gowns, but I made this work. For reference, I am 5'7" and the dress hit the top of my feet. Still, lots of compliments!
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Alessandra Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Almost right
If the bottom silhouette had a slight A-line shape, this dress would have been perfect. It’s not the most flattering option for those with a curvier backside, but it would work well for those with a straighter figure (and a smaller bum!)
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Racer Midi Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34C
Color not as vibrant as the photos - more of a burnt sienna
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Ruffle Button Down Dress
Osman Yousefzada x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34C
Classy and perfect for work
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Kaufman Knit Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute and oversized
Good for Fall, but a bit bulky
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Meldal Cardi Sweater
Elk
Size Worn: M-L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect
Beautiful dress that runs true to size and it can be dressed up or down
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Jana Dress
Banjanan
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34C
I should just buy this already!
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Dizzi Dress
BOSS
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfection!
I loved everything about this dress! I thought the material was going to be too casual for a formal event, but it wasn't at all. The color is striking in person, and you could still wear a bra even with the open back! I ended up with the large - I am usually a size 8...the arms were slightly snug, but you couldn't tell. I think this dress runs a little tight, and I would size up especially if you're bigger on top.
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Calypso Dress
The Wolf Gang
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Better for straighter hipped people
I think this dress was intended for less curvy people. It accentuated the bad on my body. If you have any type of back fat and I don't have much, you will see it. Also, the bottom part accentuates your hips. I'm still giving it four stars because it was very well made and a beautiful dress; just not for me.

Almeria Knit Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute!
I rented this to wear to work and it was perfect. It hits on the top of the hip so if you have a long torso it may be too short.

Two Tone Knit Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous
What an unusual and beautiful dress. The fit is amazing. Very feminine and the length actually makes it more versatile.

Floral Clusters Blaire Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful and well made
This is one of my favorite rentals but I am so so glad I read the other reviews about sizing up. A size 10 fit me like a size 6 Ann Taylor does. If you have straight hips, I would still size up because of the top. If you are curvy, I would recommend bumping up two sizes. I received many compliments on this dress. I would definitely rent it again. I paired it with nude ankle boots.

Navy Trinu Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs very very small
Cute design, but the arm holes are tiny. I think the only way I could have possibly worn this top without a shirt underneath it was to get an XL. I recommend sizing up at least a size.

Printed Wrap Top
L'Academie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Vibrant and beautiful!
Wore this to a daytime wedding in June and it was perfect. I'm pear-shaped, so this style is really flattering. It's a long one, so wear your highest heels if you're 5'7" or shorter.
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Fluorescent Chiffon Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for curvy girls!
I LOVED this dress. The back is pretty long. I'm 5'7" and I had to wear pretty high shoes to avoid the back from dragging. I received many compliments - and best of all, I felt beautiful!
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Chantico Aztec Maxi
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful dress
I am a lot smaller up top and fuller on the bottom. I don't think I would recommend this dress for pear-shaped people. I had to go with the 8 because of my bottom half, but the top was a bit too big. I don't want to take away from how gorgeous the dress is, though. The color is vibrant and it was perfect for the semi-formal wedding I attended.
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Falling Rose Petals Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Mystery Bling = Major AWESOME
These were selected for my outfit as my mystery bling item. These earring are light, comfortable and gorgeous. I am going to re-rent them for my wedding.
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Southern Plantation Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
This dress made my birthday brunch extra special!
I paired this with a white belt, and received a lot of compliments. I'm 5'7 and I had to wear wedges in order to keep the dress off the floor. It's such a super comfortable dress, and I love how the top of it covers your cleavage, and I didn't even have to pin it. I will rent this dress again.
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Snow Mountain Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Not for me
You see this dress and you think it will be super flattering if you have a smaller top, smaller waist and you're a bit fuller in the hips - but no, not the case. I guess my frustration started when my dress AND my back-up dress both came sans belt. I reached out to Rent the Runway, and received a response over the weekend, which was great. Then, I got home and tried the dress and it was terrible. The top fit well, the bottom is SO bulky with layer of fabric that it actually makes you look way wider and hippier. I think this dress would work best with someone with straight and narrow hips who are looking for curves.
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Lucky Clover Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Easy and classic
This is a great versatile piece. I paired it with black ankle boots and tights, and a yellow necklace. The top is pretty fitted, so if you're busty or T-shaped, I'd definitely get a larger back-up size.
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Collins Colorblock Sheath
Martin Grant
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Great Quality.
I wore this with a floral dress. They're beautiful earrings - with just the right amount of weight. If you're prone to losing earrings, I recommend using backings with these. The part that goes into ear isn't very long.
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Danielle Emerald Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Engagement Photo; Sensational
I chose this as one of the dresses for my engagement photo, and let's just say the photographer and I were SO in love with it, I didn't even do an outfit change. If you carry most of your weight on the bottom half of your body, you can and should definitely go down a size. I'm 150 pounds and wore a size 2 - still, the straps were too long and I had to use double-sided tape to keep them in place. I highly recommend buying the double-sided tape, too. This way, you can wear the sleeves slightly off your shoulder - it's a beautiful neckline.
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Monet Flower Maxi
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Hawt!
I loved this dress. I wish I had a pic of me in it, and am seriously contemplated renting it again just to be photographed. Perfect for curvy figures. You can wear it bare-legged, and it even looks cute with tights and ankle boots.
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Diving In Deep Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Really beautiful dress
I thought my boobs looked enormous in this dress, and for a lot of people that would be great, but I'm a little self-conscious about mine. I would recommend this dress for pear-shaped figures...smaller on top, and fuller hips.
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Turn Back Time Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
This dress is perfect!
This was my back-up dress, and it ended up being the one that I wore. I am pretty curvy - and I wore the 4R, and the top was still a little loose (I'm a 34C) - the rest clung to me pretty well. I would not recommend this dress if you are insecure about your stomach. If you have one, you can't hide it in this dress. The color is gorgeous. It was nice to be in a sea of people and not have anyone in the same color as you.
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Alluring Aqua Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous
When you first put them on, they seem a little heavy - but miraculously, that feeling almost immediately goes away. They didn't bother me all night either. They are really beautiful.
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Showstopper Earrings
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Too complicated of a dress for me
I am so glad I ordered a back-up dress, because this dress definitely looks a lot better on the model. There are two pieces or straps that are hanging off the dress, and everyone who saw it were confused as to how there were supposed to lay on the dress. Girls who are curvy - this is not the dress for you. The cut stops right at the hips, and there is NO give or stretch, so if you're an hourglass or a little fuller on the bottom - this will not work for you. Lastly, this dress comes very very wrinkled. Be prepared to have a steamer with you. There are so many layers of fabric, ironing it will be difficult.
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Astonishing Amethyst Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
The bridesmaids were definitely wishing they were wearing this dress instead of theirs. :-)
I have a big booty and a small waist, and this dress does a great job of accentuating all of the above while keeping it classy. It's very flattering on most body types. I had a heck of a time pulling up the zipper, but it all worked out in the end, thankfully. This is a very vibrant red - I think it's pretty close to the photo the model is wearing. I was really praying the song Lady in Red came on...it didn't - but my boyfriend sang it in my ear at the wedding. It's definitely a belle of the ball type of outfit. I paired it with a royal blue and aqua necklace.
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Faye Chiffon Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Felt like a celebrity in this dress :-)
I ordered the 4L and the 6L, and ended up going with the 4L. I am pretty pear shaped and this dress was very flattering on me. I received a lot of compliments throughout the night. I also rented the necklace and bracelet, too, which were great additions. The Long is very very long. I'm about 5'7" and had four inch heels on, and the dress still dragged a little. Still, I preferred it a little longer than having it too short. Also, I started the night with my hair down and the side bun thing later in the evening. This dress is definitely better with your hair off your shoulders.
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Venetian Wine Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Not aqua at all
I rented this to be paired with the Badgley Mischka Faye Chiffon Gown, because I thought some aqua might make the dress a little more casual. Sadly, I'm a ding dong and simply judged the earrings on the picture and not the title: Nyla EMERALD Earrings. Emerald does mean green, and despite the picture looking aqua, they are in fact green like their title indicates.
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Nyla Emerald Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
The perfect amount of bling
This was my mystery bling, and I was oh so happy it was selected. It complemented the dress perfectly, and I was sad to send it back.
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Dress Me Up Bracelet
Cara Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
...
This necklace is a lot prettier in person than in the photo. I received a lot of compliments on it. I can definitely see myself renting this again, and pairing it with a more casual outfit. It's a versatile piece.
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Crystal Cluster Necklace
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C