I rented this stunner when my best friend asked me to wear a formal, romantic, gold-toned dress for her black tie summer wedding. This was perfect! Not only was it easy to wear and comfortable, the details were feminine and memorable and simply gorgeous. A few details: -I wore a regular strapless bra with no problem. -I'm 5' 6" and the long length on the 4L was even a little short. I had to wear a shorter heel than I had originally planned. -the beading and embellishments were gorgeous but not infallible. There were details that definitely showed their wear, but I don't think it distracted from the glamour of the look overall.

Champagne Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 4L

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Bust: 34C

I have never worn a jumpsuit before, but I wanted to try something different for a girls night out. I felt really sexy in it, but it was also very comfortable and easy to wear. It's a nice shade of deep but not quite navy blue which stands out in a sea of women in black. The outfit hugged my hips and rear but in a comfortable, flattering way, and the loose but plunging top made me feel sexy but not as if I were trying too hard or letting too much out. I was able to wear a regular bra underneath which is always a perk for me. I'm in my 30s, so this outfit was the right amount of fashion and sexiness for me, but I think it wouldn't be for my much younger sister or another woman in her early-mid 20s. I wouldn't recommend it for a wedding or cocktail affair, but I'd definitely wear it again if I owned it for a night out with friends or a date with my hubby.

October Jumpsuit

Parker

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Size Worn: SR

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Bust: 34D

I rented this gorgeous gown for a cousin's NYE formal wedding. The beading and the beautiful shape of the dress (a drapey, loose top with a slim waist and flattering, body-skimming long skirt) made it perfect for the event. It was modest enough to not feel too ostentatious (it was a family wedding) but also sexy. The color is gorgeous and the beading exquisite, and the deep midnight navy is gorgeous in a sea of women wearing black. I chose black satin shoes and silver accesories to complement the gem tone of the gown. The lines of the dress are so flattering and easy to wear, but I went a size down in this dress and honestly would have tried on two sizes down if I had ordered it. So definitely order deliberately small for your choice size and back up. Even still, the top was difficult to fill, and I'm a d-cup. The straps still slid down my shoulders and would have been better if pinned up at least an inch. I went with the long length which was perfect for me at 5' 6" and in medium height heels. Despite the beading, the dress didn't feel heavy, but it was pretty scratchy beneath the arm pits, especially because there is an excess of fabric there due to the blousy top. It was especially irritating while dancing. All in all, I felt glamorous in this gown and happy to have worn it, but I wouldn't rent it again and if I had known then what I know now (there were no reviews posted when I rented it), I may have chosen something else for this event.

Midnight Courtney Gown

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 2L

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Bust: 34D

I was so excited to wear this dress after reading the reviews. I needed something lightweight and airy for an outdoor, rustic chic September wedding. The colors are beautiful and the fabric lightweight and easy-to-wear, just as I had anticipated. But I was disappointed by the look overall. I found there to be so much fabric, especially on the outside of my rib cage (despite the fact that I am big chested and don't have a problem filling out the breast part of dresses), and it made me feel frumpy and a little matronly. I expected the volume of the fabric in the skirt, but it was the top that really did nothing for my figure. As others have written, the dress does fit loosely through the center of the chest, and if I weren't a DD, I probably would have needed to pin it to keep my bra covered. Perhaps I needed a smaller size (I had a baby a few months ago so I ordered the size up in an effort to be more forgiving of myself!), but I ended up pinning the fabric at the nape of my neck to try to make the top a little more fitted and less billowing. In short, the dress photographed well, but I felt more dowdy than sexy in it, and I wouldn't rent it again, even if I could go down a size.

Lights of Ioannina Maxi

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Bust: 34D

I loved this cuff to take an elegant dress and make it a little more playful and sexy. Paired with big, gold hoops and a woven, gold clutch, it made the perfect outfit!

Gold Hammered Cuff

AV Max

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Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Bust: 34D

I loved this dress! Its jersey-like fabric was cool on my skin for a hot summer wedding. The loose draping made the dress super comfortable and easy to wear. I got so many compliments on the rich green color and the unique style. It isn't meant to be tight, yet there is a subtle sexiness to it. It's not a loud statement dress, but it is a fun and different dress--perfect for an outdoor event. I recommend ordering a size down. While it's not meant to be figure hugging, I still found it to run slightly large and long.

Knotted Katerini Gown

MSGM

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Size Worn: 42R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 185lbs

Bust: 34D

This was probably one of the most special dresses I have ever worn. I felt glamorous and special, and I received so many compliments. But it wasn't the most wearable . I'm usually right between a 6 and a 4, but in this one, I went up based on the reviews. The 8 was a little big and baggy, so it became unflattering. The 6 was tight but the better fit because it needs to hug you. I should have gotten the long because the bottom barely skimmed the floor (even after I steamed the tulle) without any shoes on. With normal heels (maybe three inches), the length was a little short. Because it needed to be so tight to look right, I felt a little restricted. But despite that, the beauty of this dress definitely trumped any discomfort. It hugged my curves, and I felt secure in it and oh so sexy. :)

Noir Timeless Love Gown

nha khanh

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 185lbs

Bust: 34D

Like other reviewers, I had to go with the smaller size of my two. But I wished I had gone with the longer length. It is not that the dress was short, but it showed a lot of shoe and it would have been more formal without the shoe showing. I am full chested, but even I found the top a little baggy. I filled it out , but my bra showed throughout the night, especially when I was seated. Despite all this, the dress was comfortable and easy to wear. And so glamorous! I've never worn or owned anything like it. I felt like 1 million bucks! So many people couldn't believe I had rented such a beautiful dress! It is truly something special for an elegant event!

Glitz Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 4R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 185lbs

Bust: 34D

I wore this dress to a black-tie wedding only 3 months after the birth of my son. Although I had lost most of my baby weight, I still had some curves that needed some de-emphasizing, and I wanted something that draped over my midsection. It was flattering and comfortable. I didn't feel the need to hide anything. I couldn't get the belt to lay correctly, so I skipped it in the end. Also, the slit was very high, but a quick safety pin fixed that. I am 5'6", but the dress was almost too short on with me with heels on. I'd recommend going for the longer size if you're on the taller side.

Lace Surprise Gown

Robert Rodriguez Black Label

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 185lbs

Bust: 34D