Melissa's Reviews
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10 reviews
Summer Wedding in San Francisco
Fits well from the mid-section through the skirt -- perfect length and comfortable to wear. The biggest challenge in fit was that the arm holes were a bit floppy and gapped in an unattractive way. I didn't love the style as the embroidery (in blue) was a bit too tactile and inelegant (more akin to blue yarn on cotton, was expecting it to lie a little more flat and delicately on the white fabric like a pretty china pattern). Ultimately chose to wear a different RTR dress that felt more appropriate.
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Pepin Sheath
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Summer Wedding in San Francisco
Well structured clutch with a flat back and curved, embellished front. Pinky-nude color with plenty of space for a few essentials, closes with a magnetic closure (easy to open and close). Perfect complement to any dress.
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Oak Gigi Clutch
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Summer Wedding in San Francisco
Gorgeous dress. It's definitely got a bit of texture to the fabric which is hard to see in the photos, but it makes it look and feel a little more weighted on the body. Beautiful, fitted silhouette with lovely watercolor inspired print. My dress had a little more orange in it than most of the other RTR review photos, but it was still perfect. Definitely requires a strapless bra and shapewear and fits a little more snug at the bust/upper chest area. Moves amazingly when you walk (fabric swishes around your knees/legs) and even more fun when you dance!
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Watercolor Silk Ruffle Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Dinner date to celebrate SO's birthday
Loved the fit! It's a little bit of a snug fit around the bust and wider at the waist and hips, but otherwise was so comfortable and sleek looking (a little stretchy in material, so perfect for sitting or dancing comfortably). I noticed a little wear (loose thread) on my dress, but the lace pattern was otherwise a nice touch. Would probably rent again for a date night or wedding!
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Jennifer Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 34B
Valentine's Day Night Out
Loved this dress! I was heading out for upscale dinner with my boyfriend and fell in love with the unique design of this dress - had to get it. PROS: Great fit in the waist and perfect length, comfortable material (stretchy a bit, but not too much), lovely and eye-catching neckline, looks like a classic with a trendy twist. CONS: Wish it fit a little more snug at the bust (nothing that a bra and some fashion tape can't fix) so that it didn't feel like it was moving around, definitely need to wear a strapless bra AND spanx to keep a seamless look throughout. OVERALL: Would definitely rent again in a heartbeat!
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Plated Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 34B
Valentine's Day Date
I had been eyeing this shimmery blue dress on RTR for a while before I finally decided to rent it for a date night with my boyfriend. PROS: A dramatic dark blue material with plenty of shimmer, good true-to-size fit at the waist, perfect length (not too long, not too short). CONS: The neckline just didn't work for me (it made my upper body and arms look bigger than hoped for), the material was a bit too dramatic for me and I would have preferred it to have less of a stiff feel to it. Overall, a fun dress but not for me.
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Night Sailing Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 34B
Holiday Party in the City
This is my new favorite clutch. It fit everything that I needed without looking full to the brim from the outside (e.g. my phone, minimalist wallet (a few cards, cash, ID), make-up for touch-ups, hand sanitizer, a second pair of earrings, and a rollerball perfume). It arrived in a nice RTR box, was clean, and opened/closed easily (kind of hard to describe the mechanism, but very easy to use). I wore a Kate Spade dress (also from RTR), and they matched perfectly. Would definitely rent again (or buy my own since I loved it so much)!
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Black Eve Clutch
Lauren Merkin
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 34B
Holiday Party in the City
I loved this dress! I requested a size 0 and 2, the 2 ended up fitting better (less restricting in fit). The neckline laid flat, the fit around the shoulders and bust was nice and snug, but comfortable (I didn't feel as if it would have shifted around). The skirt wasn't lined, but was nice and full (with deep pockets!). Admittedly, there was a strong perfume smell to the fabric (undoubtably from previous wear) but it wasn't super noticeable. I got compliments on the dress and would definitely wear / rent again!
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Adette Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 34B
The curve-hugging material and fit made it a comfortable dress, but the sheer neckline was unruly.
As much as I wanted to love this dress, it ended up that I only sort of liked it. It fit perfectly on top and to the hips, but was a bit restricting to sit and walk in. The material was very comfortable; peach-nude and black with a sheer/mesh neckline. The neckline (where two different materials meet) does have an odd ripple effect (it doesn't sit smooth and straight). I wore a strapless bra and SPANX to make sure that I didn't have straps showing through the sheer material or visible underwear and bra lines. Overall, comfortable but with a few caveats.
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Riding the Wave Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Valentine's Day Date
I wore this out for a night out in the city. PROS: Incredibly comfortable fit and true to size. Loved the material and the way it looked - gorgeous and classic. Also appreciated the pockets (which lie flat against the dress instead of pouffing up ). CONS: None - would definitely rent this dress again!
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Perfect Parisian Sheath
Ports 1961
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B