A bold look that I wasn't quite sure I could pull off, but in the end it worked out fabulously! Wore this plain with very little jewelry and black open-toe heels to a late summer beach wedding with casual dress code. The dress is very formfitting, but the thick, smooth fabric made it possible for me to wear without spanx. The fabric is very forgiving, it doesn't crinkle or lose shape, perfect for a night of dancing (if less a night of opulent eating). I loved it and got tons of compliments.

Monk Cloth Dress

Clover Canyon

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 36A

This dress was perfect for the summer wedding I wore it to. It is flattering, loose but not baggy, and the color is gorgeous. It is great for dancing because of the A-line skirt that flows just so. I'm tall so it ended just above my knee. The dress is ideal for a warm day because it's so light, but it also means that you need a slip dress, and, as a word of warning, it should be as seamless as possible. The dress has an eyelet closure at the back, so racerback or cross straps won't work with it.

Blue Sea Mist Dress

ERIN erin fetherston

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 36A

Unfortunately I didn't wear the dress. It was larger than expected, and rather low cut. The fabric was less formal than I expected from the pictures. The color is great, though. Maybe a smaller size would have fit better.

Honey Jacquard Dress

Tracy Reese

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 140lbs

Bust: 36A

The dress was perfectly nice. It fit me, the fabric is nice, and I liked the color. It was a backup though and it was not nearly as spectacular as my main rental, so I didn't wear it.

Indigo Dance Dress

Moschino Cheap And Chic

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Size Worn: 42

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36A

Great shaping action, but the legs sometimes roll up.

Nude Simplicity Girl Short

Spanx

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Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36A

I was at first worried the dress in L would be too long. In the end it worked just fine, but the hem was trailing the floor - not the right thing to wear if you go dancing (I went to the opera in it). I was wearing about 2.5 inch heels. The fabric is very heavy and the stretch and small train make it fall perfectly; it's incredibly flattering. You can see that even in the blurry phone picture... The only negative is that I needed a lot of fashion tape to hold the neckline in place, and the dress is so heavy it tore my skin. I don't regret it though and will rent the dress again if I find another good occasion for it. People turned and stared at me, it was more than worth it!

Party All Night Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 6L

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36A

I would not normally have rented a size 4 (40), but the stylist assured me this was the right size for me and the higher up sizes were out. I'm 5'7" and 136lbs. The top of the dress fit, but the bottom was so small I couldn't even put it on all the way. I don't even think I would have fit into a size 6. I love the color, so it was a shame I couldn't wear it, but I had a second dress as backup.

I weigh 136lbs and had the size 6 and it fit well (the backup 8 was a bit baggy, but didn't seem a lot bigger overall). The belt was a bit loose. I liked the dress, great for a wedding, surprisingly not see-through despite the delicate silk fabric, and it was comfy but elegant.

Boatneck Lace Dress

Ports 1961

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Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36A

I would not normally have rented a size 4 (40), but the stylist assured me this was the right size for me and the higher up sizes were out. I'm 5'7" and 136lbs. The top of the dress fit, but the bottom was so small I couldn't even put it on all the way. I don't even think I would have fit into a size 6. I love the color, so it was a shame I couldn't wear it, but I had a second dress as backup.