Sarah's Reviews
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Stunning but understated
Rented for what I thought was a black tie event but turned out to be a cocktail event. Luckily i don't mind being overdressed. This dress fits like it's painted on. So flattering, hugs curves and not too big in the chest which was nice for me. The tulle on the bottom is the real MVP. Elegant and yet comfortable to dance in. So happy I got the Long version, as with heels I could have even asked for a couple more inches of tulle. Had too much fun for a real pic, so apologies for the messy bedroom selfie. I blame the husband. One star off because the zipper was a little damaged and there was some ripping on the back tulle that looked like someone stepped on it while dancing in heels.
Lusting Over You Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect
Glamorous, understated and not too heavy. Perfect earrings.
Gold Emma Duster Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering and eye catching
Definitely a curve hugger, Beautiful color. Minus one star because it's complicated to get on and the zipper was difficult. I could not have gotten this on without some very strong armed help!
Red One Shoulder Popover Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
A stunner
Perfect fit and a true red. The racer back adds something to it for sure. It's not stretchy, it falls really well and was tight enough on top I didn't need a bra. The high neck can get a little annoying but I survived :-)
Red Halter Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Showstopper
Form hugging sparkle! The under fabric was the perfect tone for my skin and I could not believe the sleeves fit bc I have long arms! They were out of the medium so I ended up wearing the backup size (small) and it was perfect. Deducted a star for the slit--it had seen better days and was a little warped/ snagged. I actually wish the slit was half the length. With my height it sometimes bordered on scandalous :-)
Black Emery Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
A real attention getter!
Beautiful dress. The back is really cute and unique. The scuba material makes it easy to dance but it definitely hugs curves and lumps so be warned. I wish I would have worn some smoothing stuff under so I didn't feel like I needed to suck in.
Night Scene Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Simple and sparkly
Super classy and delicate w a really nice sparkle
Dainty Sparklers Cluster Ear Jacket
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
This color is like whoa
Very fitted on the top half-don't eat too much! But the bottom is generous enough for dancing. I think this dress is so-so on the hanger but really comes to life when it's on. It made me feel really beautiful.
Color Block Twist Sheath
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute, eye catching
Fits well, very comfortable. Only issue is that the tattoo trend works better if your skin matches the fabric. I felt too brown for this dress. But that's my issue! Otherwise it was fun to wear and was perfect for a cocktail party fundraiser.
Royal Blue Floral Tulle Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Wish I could have pulled this off
Didn't get to wear it--my normal size looked a little awkward (cut outs were not flattering) and the bigger size didn't cover side boob (not quite right for a wedding). Plus like other reviews said, the color is like BRIGHT pink. Like a highlighter. I think I'm gonna lose 5 lbs and try this one again.
Neon Coral Porter Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Very cute, very short!
It's a good thing I don't mind short dresses! This dress is very flattering though, unique and comfortable. Took off a star because the poofy stuff it's layered with looks like it's seen better days--it kept sticking and gathering so it was hard to get the dress to sit properly. But this dress is highly recommended for those of you who want to show off your legs.
Time of Your Life Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning, high quality but definitely tight!
What a beautiful, well constructed dress. It fits like a glove but MAN it is tight around the rib cage. No "give" at all, so be prepared! Great for dancing and standing, not so much for sitting. The next size up was too long and too roomy in the waist. Worth it though!
Cobalt Lace Cap Sleeve Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfection
Not too heavy, but high quality and beautiful under the lights!
Shimmering Drop Earrings
RJ Graziano
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Gold is great but this one fell short
Definitely runs big. Too long and felt dowdy. Wasn't really my favorite.
DaCruz Shimmer Mini
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Too much fun...
First things first--buy some Vaseline to put on your arms and collarbone where the sequins meet skin. This was a super fun NYE rental. The 6L was really comfortable, but I went with the more flattering 4L (the legs on the 6L were a little loose). One thing that's hard to tell from the pic is that there is a high waisted seam you need to be comfortable with. It accentuates the lower half (though I'm OK with that). This is very Diana Ross and/or Beyonce in Dreamgirls. Loved it.
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Tina Jumpsuit
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Like walking on a cloud (sort of)
I wanted to LOVE this dress so much. It was a backup for a dress that wasn't available at the last minute, and (for the most part) it made me feel very beautiful. However the "L" length was definitely not long enough for tall girls wearing heels. I tried flats but it looked silly. At first I tried nude heels hoping that would help, but the short dress looked better with black heels (as if I planned the length that way.) Other than that, it fit well and had lots of admirers.
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Noir Timeless Love Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
STUNNING!
The rtr staff chose this for me after the dress I wanted was not available at the last minute. They really got it right with this one. Perfect length, the back is amazing, and it really accentuates your bottom half in a sex/classy way. The sleeves were not itchy and (incredibly) long enough for my gangly arms. Got compliments all night at the "funk" themed gala we attended.
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Alessia Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
"there always has to be one person who sets the bar..."
^^^ That's what the bartender said to me at the gala I attended in this dress. Strangers came up to me for days afterwards saying "weren't you the woman in the white dress?" This thing fit like a glove, the sequins were understated (so looked more glam, less Vegas), it was comfortable and so flattering. This could be the best dress I've rented in my many rentals at RTR. For the rental price, the value is high--it is constructed well, didn't feel cheap, hung right in all the right places. It's worth it for the back alone!
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Maria Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning but understated
Beautiful, sturdy clip on earrings that were classy and elegant, but really a conversation piece. I forgot I was wearing them, they felt very comfortable.
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Solar Flare Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Best bridesmaids dresses OF ALL TIME
I can't even begin to explain how impressive these dresses were. 6 women of various body types wearing the same slinky gown? could be a recipe for disaster... but much like the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", this dress accentuated the best of each and every one of us. Take my friend B, in the pic. She's got a rockin' body (including an ample chest) and she looked like Marilyn Monroe! I, on the other hand, was able to rock the thing without a bra. I felt like a supermodel, especially with the back. And the best part? It stretches, so violent dancing is possible. Do not hesitate--rent this dress NOW.
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Award Winner Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
A classy, flattering conversation piece
I think almost every person at the baby shower I attended stopped me and asked about the dress. The pattern is much more vivid in person--it feels like wearing an abstract painting. Like wearing a Matisse cutout. I wavered between the 4 and the 2. The 4 was a bit roomy, but the 2 was the perfect length and much more flattering. The only problem was that the waist band (which gives a great illusion that you are the smallest waisted person on earth) is very structured. So it cut in to my ribcage and by the end of the day I had a thick red line on my skin. But the suffering was worth it.
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Walk Like An Egyptian Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Felt like a sexy yet classy mer-woman
I wish I had a picture that did the color of this dress justice. It's like shimmery scales--not yet silver and not yet green. The back of this dress is EVERYTHING. And I got to go braless, which is always a big plus for me. The length is perfect (though I ended up in a size that is one or two less than normal, so order down). My arms didn't chafe from the sequins, as they are all basically in the "down" direction. Only down size is the bottom hem lacks stretch, so for super vigorous dancing, be careful not to tear it. The compliments were flowing--and when the lights from the dance floor hit the dress, you're like an explosion of awesome.
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Mermaid Lagoon Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
There's no such thing as "too much"
I have to admit I was hesitant. But I was in VEGAS, so why the heck not? Let me tell you, this romper turns heads in the best possible way. When every other girl is rocking the short dress, you're strutting in a romper like you're Beyonce (a name I got called multiple times throughout the night). I'm gonna go out there and say this piece got us behind the VIP rope with 50 British Marines on a rooftop bar 53 floors up. And it help up well to all my intense dance moves. It's a bit short in the back, but all they had was a 2 on hand. I think the 4 might have been too big in the bust (a common issue for me). It's lined with black, so when you bend over you can't see down the top. If you're hesitating like I was--trust me. This is a game changer.
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Jessica Romper
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
STUNNING! Fit like it was custom made
The color is so on trend that the only downside was I was one of four coral dresses at the beatuiful outdoor wedding in Napa Valley. I am gonna venture to say mine was the best though ;-) I took the XS as a back up size thinking the S would be the one I wore. When I tried on the S it fit OK, but was a little loose in the back. The XS was not that much shorter, but fit more snug especially on those beautiful back strap pieces. I have an upper back tattoo that was perfectly framed by the back detail (BONUS!). The neckline is perfect for my chest size (small) and even at my height the length was appropriate. I wore this dress under a heavy graduation robe in the morning and danced all night at the wedding. It was comfortable throughout. Loved the mystery earrings as well!
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Coral Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous! High quality, so beautiful.
I loved it. It was perfect for a daytime family reunion. I paired it with some soft teal tights (it was cold!) and a gold-ish bomber jacket and grey suede heels. Facebook was blowing up over me wearing the FLOTUS convention speech dress! Only down side is it runs super big. I usually wear a 4, wore the back up 2 and would have liked to wear a 0. My sister is pictured wearing the 4 (we didn't dress the same at the party! We just tried it on to show the sizing). She is 145 lbs, 5'7'' and usually wears a 6/8. And the pockets are super useful. It's overall classy and stunning.
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The Vote Is In Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Fits a little strange--looks best on as a casual shift vs a party dress
I actually didn't rent this for myself. I used the 25 dollar second dress to get my sister something to wear. She is 5'7'', 145 pounds. I wanted to get her something loose and shifty because she had a baby a while ago. Because she's curvy, I thought this would work. It didn't sadly. It needed to be tighter around the middle to give her shape. She was very self conscious in in. I tried it on, even though it is a larger size than I wear, and it actually looked kinda cute all big and flowy. I would rock it with some leather leggings maybe, or even jeggings. It's well made, and very cute on the hanger, but it looks best on someone... I don't know how to say it nicely... "straighter", w/o woman curves :-)
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Scribble Scrabble Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
A good casual dress
This dress was beautiful, but it didn't fit my body type quite right. It felt a little loose in the midsection and shoulders. I think a size down would have worked much better. It was also a more casual dress than I expected. I paired it with black leggings, heels and a black leather jacket. I love the lace detail and the back of the dress is exquisite.
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Iris Lace Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Turning heads all over the place
I wish I had a better picture where I wasn't dancing my face off! This dress fit like a second skin, but the fabric is thick enough to be sturdy and give a smooth sillhouette. I wore it with footless tights, open toe, black punk rock looking booties. Lots of smudgy eyeliner! The cutouts are perfect, and I especially like the side cuts. If you are tall like me, the length is very short (hence the tights). I minus-ed one star because the colors look slightly faded, the black isn't quite as black as it was probably at the birth of the dress, and the neck clasps kept coming undone with my vigorous dancing. If my chest was larger, it probably would have held the clasps in place :-)
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Now We're Colorblocking Dress
camilla and marc
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Definitely a unique dress that I was sure no one else would be wearing...
I got lots of compliments on this dress, but probably because it was St Patricks day! I wore it to Tao in Vegas, and it was perfect under the lights! It runs a bit large in the waist. I would have liked it just a little tighter around the bottom half. The angles of this dress are stunning, and it is comfortable. Sexy without being totally revealing. I like the peek a boo slit down the back.
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Alpine Gold Trim Dress
Cut 25
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Someone told me it looked like the dress was custom fit...
This dress was beautiful. It's much more sturdy than I imagined it would be, and it's stretchier as well. I was worried I wouldn't be able to dance (was in Vegas) but I could get low no problem! I'm also not busty, so I was concerned it would look "empty" on top. It didn't. It's flattering and the color was definitely bold. Wore with some dark gray wool CL pumps (red bottoms matched the dress perfectly!)
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Oh La La Sweetheart Sheath
Z Spoke Zac Posen
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous fabric, flawless design.
I hosted a very big baby shower for my very pregnant sister. It was a garden party-type thing. So this dress, in theory, is perfect. I think it would have been ultra-perfect if I was a guest. But as the hostess, it was a little too delicate for me. I looked best in it when I was standing still! Walking required a little adjustment, as I'm very tall and the fabric causes it to feel like it's riding up constantly. It's very silky, very impressive floral design. Love the straps (saucy... look like bra straps). I wore the back-up size, as the 40 was way too short to be appropriate around all of my elderly relatives! Overall, made me feel beautiful, but only when I was not walking around or bending over.
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Botanical Beauty Dress
D&G by Dolce and Gabbana
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B