Lauren's Reviews
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9 reviews
Compliments Galore
Wore this to a "Boots and Bow ties" Gala so ignore the shoe choice BUT I easily got a dozen compliments on the dress. Thicker material is flattering without being hot. The one shoulder detailing added a fun flare to an otherwise simple (though beautiful) style. I did have to wear sticky boots because of the arm cut outs and thinner shoulder straps but not an issue. I could have done 4 or 2 but the 2 had what looked like a water spot so I went with the 4. I'm short at 5'2 though and the 2 should have been very short on someone 5'5 or taller in my opinion. Didn't need spanx, could wear without bra if you're comfortable with that, stretchy enough to maybe even rock a 26ish weeks pregnant or less!
Pink Pabla Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Favorite Rental Thus Far!
I've rented over a dozen dresses from RTR and this was my absolute favorite. I'm 4 months post partum and this dress made me feel incredible and I got endless compliments. I was a 2 pre-babe and feel like a 4 now. I wore the 40 but the 42 would have worked too. The material is thick but not hot and hugs in all the right places. I will say, I'm petite with narrow shoulders so the neckline fit perfectly but if you're broader in that area it might not look the same. Need seem less undies and I wore sticky boobs. Even a strapless might show.
Silvietta Cocktail Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32D
Very "sweet"
My mother called this dress "sweet" and it fit the bill. Despite a shorter hem (on my 5'2 frame) and tie in the back, it looked very youthful to me. Would have been great for a bridal shower or a younger girl's birthday but didn't work for my late 20s birthday affair.
Pink Britt Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Gorgeous but....
So so tiny! Be prepared to size up, and still not eat too much dinner. Honestly though, gorgeous dress, tons of compliments, snug in all the right places but be prepared for that. It is an eye-catcher and not subtle in the least. I'm usually a 2, and I'm E&J I size up to a 4 for tight-tight, 6 for more comfortable.
Crimson Bardot Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
I would give it 10 stars
I would give this dress 10 stars BUT I am so glad I chose a second size smaller because despite being a true 2 it was just a tad too big. I could have worked but I'm glad I had the 0. I received dozens of compliments, it was ridiculously comfortable, extremely flattering and I could eat, drink, and dance as much as I wanted. What more could you ask for?
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Cobalt Lace Midi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful but Odd Fit
This dress is beautiful, the blue is subtle and the fit is classy and the v-neck isn't revealing. However, I felt the dress had an odd fit. I ordered a 2, and a backup 0. The zero fit better however the straps were SO long. Like way too long to wear and I ended up needing to call RTR and ordered different dresses. At 5'2 with a very short torso, I am certainly not the "norm" body type but just something to keep in mind. Petite girls may ought to choose something different :)
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Blue Neutral Stripe Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect Combo of Classy and Sexy
This dress is gorgeous and has always been at the top of my rental want list! I actually received the dress as a backup when my originally dress didn't fit. I am a true 2 in every dress EXCEPT E&J. This is the second time I have rented E&J; the first time I ordered a 2 and 4 but this time only the 2 was available. On both occasions I needed the 4. Although, even in a 2 the dress was flattering in all the right places, the cut out is perfectly placed to still allow you to wear a bra and doesn't show off too much skin. At 5'2, the slit on the size 2 fit me perfectly. I didn't end up wearing this dress to the wedding because, although flattering, I didn't want something that tight. Had it been a 4 I would have absolutely worn it! Overall, the dress is an absolute must-rent, simply size up :)
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Lunai Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Compliments galore
This dress is gorgeous!! I was originally planning to rent the blue for an upcoming formal wedding in September but when another rental didn't work out this was overnighted to me and I couldn't have been happier. The dress was gorgeous and I received numerous compliments all night. For reference I am 5/2, 118 lb and it fit perfectly. I will say, it is a bit revealing on top (my father in law wasn't pleased) but nothing a little double sided tape couldn't fix! From the pictures I thought the dress would be more coral, but it was a gorgeous pink and perfect for a June wedding. Because I'm height-challenged, I wore 4 inch heels and the back was about 3/4" off the ground and the hi-low hit at a flattering spot. I would highly recommend this dress and rent it again.
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Coral Marilyn Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
I wore this dress for graduation and it's pretty!
I wore this dress for graduation! It is a gorgeous dress and received lots of compliments. However, I am short waisted (like 5/2 and there may 4-5 inches between bra line and where my pants hit). I didn't feel like the waist of the dress hit me very well. The asymmetrical part of the dress also photographs very well but I thought it looked strange in person; like it is obviously added on fabric and I wasn't expecting that for some reason. All in all it was a pretty dress but I won't rent it again.
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Garden Floral Asymmetrical Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C