Janessa's Reviews
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10 reviews
Gorgeous!
I wore this dress for a formal affair and I think it was one of my favorite dresses ever. The color is stunning and stood out in a large group. I felt comfortable enough to eat, drink, and dance without worrying about falling out of it or bursting a zipper. For reference, I generally wear a size 8 but there was only a 10 left so I ordered that. It was a smidge large but not significant enough to sway me from wearing it.
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One Shoulder Gown
Obando x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous!
I loved this dress the second I saw it and it didn’t let me down! It took a lot of fashion tape in the chest to keep it PG but once the tape was in place, it was so, so good. The fabric is lovely, the skirt is full and balanced out the sexy cut up up top, and there are great, usable pockets. I’m a size 8 in most dresses, I worse the US 10.
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Rosario Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Sleek & flattering back dress
This is a lovely dress! The material is a great weight for a fall/winter event and it hugs the body without showing imperfections. So flattering! I'm giving it four stars because I thought the arm hole of the sleeve was a bit uncomfortable. I feel like my arms are pretty average-sized, but there was some chafing around my armpit area. Would recommend nonetheless!
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Saren Gown
Solace London
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36C
Lovely, well-fitting gown
I rented this dress for a military ball. It is fun, has pockets, is comfortable, and is formal enough to wear to a ball/gala/black tie event. I am 5'4, and the length was perfect for my height with 3" heels. I will admit that, although the dress is lovely, it lacked a true "wow" factor for me. It was a perfect rental for ease, fit, and all of the other reasons mentioned above, but I don't feel the need to rent it again.
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Floral Jacquard High Low Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Backup dress
I selected this gown as a backup for a formal affair. I didn't end up wearing it, but I did really like it. For a fitted gown, it has a pretty comfortable fit - there's a bit of stretch in the material and you can easily go bra-less if you so desire. The deciding factor for me was how snug the fit was through my hips and thighs, so walking up stairs, getting in and out of the car, etc would've been more of a challenge than I was looking for. I would consider renting this again for a different event. Also, I'm 5'4" and the length of the 8 reg was just long enough on me with 3" heels.
La Reina Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Teal mesh ball gown
Love, love, LOVE this dress! I rented this for a Marine Corps birthday ball and thought the jewel tone would be great for standing out in a sea of black and red. Mission accomplished! This dress is stunning! The color, the neckline, the pockets, the fit - it was perfect. I'm 5'4" and had to tape the dress 2" or so even with heels on, but it fit like a dream otherwise and was so comfortable through the entire evening. Highly recommend!
Teal Mesh Ball Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Updated formal.
I loved this dress. Literally everything about it. The color is fun and fresh, the cut is chic and edgy, it fits true to size, AND it has pockets. I wore this to a formal affair where lots of girls rented dresses, but this one stood out in the crowd and was different from all the others. I'm 5'4", athletic build, and usually wear petite-sized bottoms. I wore the 8P and it was maaaaybe a bit short for my 3" heels, but I was thrilled to not be tripping on something that was too long. I highly recommend this dress!
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Elderberry Side Cut Out Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 8P
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Positively gorgeous and fit like a dream!
I've rented several dresses from RTR, but this is the first one that I was realllyyy sad about returning. The silhouette is fabulous and since the material has some stretch, it is actually comfortable to wear. I'm usually a dress size 6 and I rented a 6p and 4r since there were no 6rs available. I ended up wearing the 4 and it was perfect even over my ample hind quarters. I would recommend ordering your usual size and the size down.
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Golden Blossom Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36B
Bold color, great style.
I loved this dress! The color is beautiful, the style is great and the fabric has a bit of stretch to it so the dress is comfortable too. I usually wear a size 6 and I did wear that size in this dress, but I would have been willing to try an 8 if one had been available. The waist of the dress was a bit high and the length was just a bit shorter than I would have liked, but fit perfectly otherwise. I'd definitely recommend!
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Racer Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Great early fall garden wedding dress
This dress is perfect for a casual cocktail wedding or event. It's more of a mauve than blush pink, but still a really pretty color for the early fall. The material has some stretch in it, so both sizes (4 and 6) fit, but I had planned to wear the 6 since the waistline looked to fall more naturally. Unfortunately, since it was unseasonably hot the day of the wedding, I didn't end up wearing the dress. The only thing I would note about the fit is that if you're not wild about wide fitting or cap sleeves, this dress probably isn't for you. Otherwise, I would highly recommend!
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Anson Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C