Kel's Reviews
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From the Name ("Wisteria") to the Silk Crepe de Chin, This is Perfection
The Good: Do not miss out on this dress because of the neckline - it's a completely different dress once you unbutton the top top button. This dress is perfect for hot, humid days - I have never felt so light and airy in a dress. I had the most romantic walk to starbucks (yes, starbucks) in this amazing piece - a light breeze was blowing the dress to the east and allowing just enough leg to show that I felt almost scandalous (only my calf showed)...of course my daydream was interrupted by some large tour bus honking at me (love the nation's capital). This dress is conservative yet so sexy in a very feminine way. The tie at the waist is perfect for drawing attention to a waistline while the blouse and skirt have plenty of room. If you are facing a hot summer wedding or just another summer day in the office, pick this one. The Not So Good: I'm failing to come up with anything about this dress that is bad.
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Wisteria Maxi Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Curves Ahead!
The Good: This dress instantly gave me curves I have never seen before - I had hips and a butt in this dress! This dress is stretchy, comfortable, and has a fun profile that makes it a little flirty. I wore this dress to work and to dinner with my husband. The Not So Good: It's tough to say anything too negative about this dress, but I honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the pattern - the flowers contrast sharply with the black.
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Black Floral Trumpet Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Boho Modern Picnic Dress
The Good: Look at the back - it's everything on this dress. I managed to miss the back when I ordered it and was pleasantly surprised when I saw the fun crisscross. The dress is breezy and very light, despite having two layers. I wore this dress with sun hat and Tory Burch's Miller sandals and felt very casual-chic. The Not So Good: There are two layers of cotton, so if you live in a state with humidity the dress will start to stick to you - stay close to that fan or pray for a breeze. Also, that fabulous back means that you can't wear a bra with this gem - I have some silicon nip covers that worked great.
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Blue Blaire Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfortable and Stylish!
The Good: This dress has an amazing pattern that is sure to get you compliments everywhere you go. The dress is also loose fitting and very comfortable - great for days when you just want to wear something that doesn't hug your middle. I wore this to work with black block heeled ankle strap sandals and it looked fabulous. The Not So Good: As other RTR ladies have mentioned, the dress is strangely unfinished - there is no hem on the sleeves or the hemline. Also, the very small zipper in the back does not have a hook and eye. All of these issues just indicate the dress wasn't made to very high standards.
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Mariana Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Swimmingly Large
This jacket is a beautiful cream color but it runs way too large. I'm 5'7" and the arms were too long and it doesn't have a lot of shape. Would be wonderful on a very tall person.
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Ivory Jarough Blazer
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect Maxi, But Too Long!
I am nearly 5'7" and couldn't wear this dress because I was stepping all over it. I love Parker's dresses and this one is fabulous, but there needs to be a shorter option.
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Floral Verona Maxi
Parker
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Sadly Too Large
I wanted to wear this perfectly-spring dress to my bridal shower but, unfortunately, it was just too big. The length was great and PLENTY of room for larger busts. One of our wedding guests wore this to our wedding - it looked amazing!
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Painted Petals Maxi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Gorgeous Ethereal Material
This dress is gorgeous. The skirt material is absolutely beautiful and flows perfectly. I was looking for a dress to wear at the after party for my upcoming wedding. This came very close. The top fit well, but only without a bra (otherwise it was a little too tight and made me look more busty than I need to look). The skirt, unfortunately for me, has a little too much room for hips and didn't sit well on me - so my search continues! If the fit works for you, you'll feel beautiful in this dress.
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Amber Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D+
Beautiful Modern Minimalist Dress
The cut of this dress is beautiful. If I had owned it, though, I would have had it taken in at the waist. The size 0 fit great in the bust so there is ample room up top. The problem I had with the dress is how "well-loved" it looked. The dress I received had been worn a few times, without a doubt...that's the only reason it doesn't get at least 4 stars. The regular was plenty long for me...but I would probably opt for a long if I was wearing heels over 2.5 inches.
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Kellee Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D+
Unique shape
Very cool dress. I tried on the 0 in a department store and that may fit a little better (RTR doesn't have a 0), but the 2 was ok. The one I received was stained and unwearable (thus 3 stars), but great statement dress. Would be fun for an unexpected reception dress.
Netted Flutter Dress
Cushnie
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Love Yellow, but fit is off
Didn't seem to fit correctly. Traps were too long and kept falling down
Ever After Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Wow! This is GORGEOUS in person.
Looking for a beautiful and unexpected red dress? This is it. I received this dress as a replacement since one of the dresses I ordered was unavailable. I had seen this dress online but the image on the model isn't great, so I never rented it. This dress is beautiful. Like wow beautiful. The red is rich, the fabric is thick, and there are pockets. Look at the model's picture of the back. Absolutely beautiful. So unexpected! The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 is that this is another dress that doesn't travel well - I had to have my dry cleaner steam it to get a pleat out (no big deal).
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Red Mark Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D+
Doesn't Travel Well
I loved the pictures of this dress online - it has a very unique shape. Unfortunately that shape does not ship well - it was very wrinkled upon arrival. Also, I almost always wear a 0 in any dress I order from Rent the Runway and was very surprised that this one really does run small. I am a little busty, but that has never been an issue before. This dress does hold your waist in and give you a very pretty shape - but you really have to do something with that skirt (steam it or something) - I didn't have time to mess with it, so I did not wear it.
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Berkshires Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D+
Everyone Asked Where I purchased the Dress for My Engagement Photos
Wonderful dress! I'm not sure what other situation I would wear it in, but it looked lovely for our engagement shots (it was absolutely freezing by the way and my photographer was/is amazing!)
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Dancefloor Diva Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32D
Not my favorite
The long is very long - I am 5'6" and even with heels it was dragging on the floor. The XSR was a just tiny bit too short though. This dress isn't as shiny and new as the picture - it has been worn and there are some loose threads that I had to cut off but it is still a very pretty dress and I received some compliments on it.
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Tropical Sunset Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
talk about the right amount of cleavage...
This dress is amazing for those of you who are petite and have larger ta tas. My rib cage is pretty small but I am larger busted-this was so gorgeous without being too booby. I have trouble finding dresses that show off the right amount - this nailed it and really pinched in just below my bustline. Very happy with it and will probably rent again - it is versatile. Like the other reviewers mentioned, it is a little long - I was able to wear 3-4 inch wedges with it. This dress can be casual or dressed up. Really perfect for nearly any event.
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Hang Ten Maxi
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D