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Amazing shade of blue that was perfect for a springtime graduation.
Family friendly frock! This is a perfectly conservative dress. The color is amazing! Plus it has pockets! I wore this to my little sisters college graduation and the pockets were a nice surprise considering all the photos. I could stuff iPhones, cameras, lip gloss.. All kinds of must haves fit in them. I ordered a 4 and 6, I'm typically a 4 on top but I'm busty, so in this case the 4 was a little snug. Also I have broad shoulders and the cut of the 4 seemed narrow, it was most noticeable in the armpits. The 6 fit fine but was pretty loose in the waist. I wish the top was slightly more tailored so it showed my waistline more. I didn't end up wearing a bra because my bra was showing. The material is on the thicker side so I wasn't worried about it looking too revealing without the bra. I'm 5'5 and this hit right above the knee, I really liked the length on this style of dress. Great rental!! Loved it!!!
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Colbalt Daisy Dress
Pink Tartan
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Elegant but not overly sophisticated, dress it up or down but it will still be comfortable!
Wore this to an outdoor wedding and it was great. Easy to wear and can be accessorized a million different ways. Girls with a pear shape - it's hard to wear a bra with this one, which I needed to make my figure look more 'balanced', but I said screw it and just wore pasties to prevent THO. Great dress! I highly recommend!
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Get To the Point Gown
Tibi
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Sexy dress with room for dinner. Yes!!!
Best of both worlds, comfy and sexy. A dress that looks great yet still allows you to eat a nice dinner without being obvious. Perfect for a girls night out! I wore this to a bachelorette party in Vegas and it was a great selection from the RTR closet. The color blue wasn't bright but still eye catching, especially with the sparkle. I would rent again for sure.
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Shimmy It Mini
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Killer earrings.
These are FABULOUS. Take any outfit to the next level by adding these to your look. Loved them.
Helen of Troy Earrings
Nicole Romano
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Fun twist on a sheath
Fit like a glove. Runs a smidge small but looks fantastic on. The material is great, very different in texture but flattering. I would recommend for a fun event that requires a slightly more conservative look.
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Cap Sleeve Swirl Mini
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
This dress was a total 'WTF did I rent?!' moment
The other renters who wore this dress did it justice. I tried this on and couldn't take it off any faster. It wasn't flattering, so much bulky fabric! The cut and fit was just brutal. And to top it off the color wasn't working with my super pale Irish skin. Epic fail. :(
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Girly! Girly! Girly!!!
Such a fun dress, it's like wearing a tutu but in the best way possible. I wore this on an annual girls night out Christmas party and it was perfect. There were two things about this dress that I wish we're different: 1. The slip under the tutu was WAY too short. Luckily I had a spanx skirt that worked underneath. 2. The material on the top, while comfortable fabric, isn't very flattering. I'm a 4 on top and just look at the pic! I look huge! Lol. The top wasn't as flattering as I'd like. Oh well. Had a great time in the dress regardless.
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Dancefloor Diva Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Dress was gorgeous in person. I loved the color and the shimmer, all around classy dress.
What a dress!! I wore this to an American Heart Association charity event. I'm a 4 on top and a 6 on the bottom, this dress had enough stretch to make it comfortable all over with out being too snug. I ordered the 4L without a backup and thank god the other reviews helped me get the size right. For being considered a 'long' dress it runs on the short side. I'm 5'5 and had to wear some of my smallest heels, roughly 2.5 inch. If you're busty you can count on this to be a major cleeve dress lol. I didn't realize how 'out' my girls would be, but it was a nice compliment to an otherwise conservative dress. Got TONS of compliments.
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Midnight Sequin Stars Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfy and Cute - Perfect for dinner followed by dancing!
I rented the S and M and wish I would have selected the XS instead. It's loose in the top - especially for someone like me who's a member of the itty bitty titty committee :) I'm a 32B. So I would say size down if you're part of the IBTC club. Otherwise its an awesome dress. Fun colors, SUPER easy to wear, comfortable and flattering. What more can a girl want in a dress?
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Pop Rock Dress
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Just long enough to cover my tush - perfect for Vegas
Rented for a bach party in Vegas and oh mama was this thing short!!! The picture is deceiving. It looks like a higher waist with plenty of length but the garment I received was WAY more scandalous. It was pretty snug as a size M too. I'm a size 6 on the bottom and if I would have rented the L I might have worn it for a little extra comfort. One thing I should mention is that I have a bubble but - which totally makes a difference from those size 6's with no rump at all but I would still say this item ran small. Nonetheless! It was perfect for Vegas. Snug, sparkly and SHORT. No complaints. It's a fun little number that's easy to pair with a simple top
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Glam Nude Sequin Skirt
Haute Hippie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Glamorous in Gold
Wore this to a wedding in Northern California and it couldn't have been a more perfect option for the event. The color was so pretty, the proportions were balanced and the tie around the waist hit in a great spot. This dress ran pretty short, the biggest difference between the 4 and the 6 was the length, and since I was going to wedding I went with the 6 so everything was covered : ) This dress was a true testament to my RTR experience. I've ALWAYS have great experiences. Dresses show up on time, they're clean, sizes are always right thanks to the reviews, and I love the little baggy of extra goodies just in case (tape, lip gloss, etc). While at the wedding (this is right after dinner mind you) me and some friends are joking around doing this ridiculous dance move that has become an inside joke amongst our group. Well....wait for it....as I full throttle throw myself into the move I completely rip the seam along the butt. Oh yeah - I'm THAT guy. Thank God I had spanx on!!!! Wedding planner pinned me up and sent me on my way. I was able to dance the night away without worrying because my error in judgment was already covered by the $5 insurance. Five stars for the dress and five stars for the RTR experience!!!!!
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Like Honey Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
LBD on PEDs
Gorg! Gorg! Gorg! Gorg! and did I mention Gorg?! Halston did a great job with this one. It's like an LBD on PEDs :) The draping and multi directional fabric is so flattering and provides a great textural element to a conservative silhouette. I read this one ran small so I ordered the 6 and the 8, ended up going with the 6 and was so comfortable. Got a ton of compliments. This dress is great for a myriad of occasions and I would love to wear it again.
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Twist Of Fate Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
BANG'IN!!!!!!
Now THIS is dress. I can't say enough about how beautiful it was in person. The sequins took some coaxing because they were all over the place when it arrived. I delicately ran my hand over them to get them all going in the same direction and then it was smooth sailing. I wore the 6 because this dress runs short and I was going to a charity function - I preferred the extra length for this occasion. If it would have been a girls night out I would have gone with the 4 and looked a little more hoochie. It's form fitting and doesn't have much forgiveness (if ya know what I mean) so have your spanx ready to go if you don't have 6 pack abs. The best part about this dress is that it doesn't need much accessorizing. Keep the earrings simple, maybe a cool cocktail ring, I wore sky high red YSL platform pumps and thought that was plenty. Great option RTR!!!! LOVED IT!
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Pauletta Sequin Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute.Comfy.Classy.
If you live in the Midwest you'd understand the desire to have a cute dress, that pairs easily with tights, has a fabric that can stand up to the cold and still allows you to break it down on the dance floor at weddings. This dress accomplished all of the above. I can't remember which I size I wore for sure (sorry girls!!!) but I think I went with the 44 because of the additional length and room in the hips. This was such an easy dress to wear. Pair it with fun lace tights and a statement necklace and you're all set. I thought the fabric was perfect for a winter wedding but I wouldn't hesitate to rent this for a spring or fall event either. Might be a little too thick for a summer daytime event but would be perfect for a chilly summer night. LOVED IT! Thanks RTR!!!
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Such A Square Sheath
MARCOBOLOGNA
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Curve Hugging Insanity (in the best way possible)
I rented this dress for a work holiday party and couldn't have been happier when it arrived. The online pictures don't do this dress justice. The lace is a purple color and the underlay is this gorgeous blue - sounds kinda funky - but when you see it you will fall in love. Especially if you appreciate quality fabrics. I'm normally a 4 on top and a 6 on the bottom but I was a 6 in this dress. Since I'm pear shape I'm normally cautious when a sheath catches my eye, they can be ill-fitting. This dress fit BEAUTIFUL, like INSANE. The thick lace overlay was SO forgiving. I loved the length - perfect for a slightly more conservative event yet the curve hugging fit of the dress added a little oomph. Perfect experience, thanks RTR. I would absolutely rent again.
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New Beginning Sheath
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Fabulous dress for Christmas time girls-night-out
This was such a great dress for the holidays. First off, it's beyond cute with an amazing shade of green, the length is pretty sassy (for sure on the shorter side) and the key hole feature in the back added a little sex appeal with out making it trashy or overdone. The best part of this dress is that it looks super hot and you can eat all you want because of the lose fit - can a girl ask for more? I don't think so. I wore this with black tights and patent black pumps because I live in Chicago and it was f-f-f-f-freezing outside. The arm length was great although the sleeve ran kinda tight. But so many redeeming qualities about this dress I had to give it 5 stars. I'll definitely rent again for a holiday party.
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Make It Rain Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Classy and Sexy
This dress was perfect for the charity dinner I attended. The material is beautiful, I think another reviewer had described the fabric as something similar to eyelet and that’s a great description. It’s a heavier fabric but it’s breathable so it’s great for events year round. The cut is stunning, the shape is flirty, and the open back is appropriately sexy for any event. It was Fall in Chicago when I wore this, I paired it with dark black tights, patent black heels and a satin black clutch. I LOVED how it looked. The open back, high neckline and textured fabric are an elegant trio on their own, no need to add too many accessories. I don’t know how well this dress would work for busty girls. I’m small in the chest and decided to go without a bra which was fine. The open back goes lower than a bra’s hook and eye closure so if you want to wear one I would suggest the contraption that wraps around your tummy and brings the clasps into a low V. I’m consistently a size 4 on top and this was true to size. GREAT DRESS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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Piece Of Cake Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Sassy, sexy little clutch
Really sexy little clutch. I rented for a formal occasion but I didn't feel it was appropriate for the outfit I had planned. Although it's a great clutch and I wish I could have worn it to something else. I love the studded clasp on top, makes it look so modern, and the gold shimmer was bolder in person compared to the picture. The textured leather was gorgeous and expensive looking. It had plenty of room for iphone, makeup, and credit cards. GREAT BAG!
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Not So Demure Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
So pretty, a great accessory for an elegant occasion. I'm only giving three stars because the bracelet I got was tired looking. It needed to be cleaned, some of the pearls had visible scuffs and there were some stones missing. If it arrived looking new it would get five stars for sure!!!!
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Simply Yours Bracelet
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Fun clutch!
Such a great clutch. Good size and the perfect compliment for a sassy outfit. I wouldn't recommend this for a formal occasion, it doesn't look "formal" enough in person. This is the perfect accessory for a fun "girls night out" dress or to wear with jeans and a blazer. When I received it, it had a little wear, definitely wasn't in perfect condition but it wasn't terribly noticeable either. In my opinion - great for cocktail parties but not for weddings or black tie events.
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Gold Tonda Metallic Clutch
Diane von Furstenberg Handbags
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute online - didn't love in person
The lace overlay was baggy and looked kind of sloppy, I didn't end up wearing it to the event. I expected the fabric of the bodice and the lace to be cut to the same size but the lace around the bust hung loose. I typically wear a 4 on the top and a 6 on the bottom, in this dress I wore a size 6. The dress felt a little junior as well. I think it's best suited for high school and college girls.
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Angelic Lace Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Two stars for style only
Cheap fabric ruins what could be a show stopper. Great color and style but the fit was terrible for a pear shape. Girls with booty stay away. If you have a large bust and small behind this dress could work really well for you. I tried on spanx underneath and you could see the seams. If they redesigned this dress with a high-end and more forgiving fabric it could be great
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Red Draped Silk Dress
Issa
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Amazing dress, a must have
LOVED this dress, the fit was fantastic. Super flattering. The rouching is so forgiving but I would still recommend spanx underneath. I'm pear shape so it's hard for me to find form fitting dresses that are comfortable and look good. This dress did it all. If you're attending a black tie event on nye this dress is a must have. It has a small train on the back that takes it to a new level. My only complaints were that there boning popped out and was cutting me, but that was remedied when I cut the piece poking out and covered it the a bandaid. The sequins rub under your inner arm Ubut that can be cured with a little bandaid blister block. All in all no big deal on either issue.
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Party All Night Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful Dress!
I rented this dress for a wedding but didn't end up wearing it because it was too warm out for a long gown; it was a beautiful dress though. The beading along the top is great - and there's enough to go without a necklace. I'm a 4 on top and 6 on the bottom and I liked the fit of the 4L, with my 3 1/2 platform peep toes it was the perfect length - this dress looked so pretty on. It's snug and very form fitting, so if you're feeling out of shape you may want to go with a looser fitting option : ) My only complaint is that this dress doesn't do much for your bust, I'm a 32B and without a bra it looked like I had zero boobs from the side, from the front it looked so-so though. I would suggest a strapless push up bra for smaller busted girls. Also, I received the 4L and the 6L and they were slightly different styles, the 6L was shorter than the 4L too. The difference was that the 6L had more rouching right at the hips and below the butt, making it less flattering and a little more riske. There is a small train on the back of the dress too - I don't think the picture shows that. It's super cute and makes it look really elegant, but something to keep in mind if you're going to wear it to a smaller crowded space - people might step on it! All in all - great dress. Flattering for the female figure and a timeless style. A must rent.
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Ruched Sweetheart Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32D