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Perfect Vegas wedding guest dress
Comfortable while being a little sexy. Slit is not too high. Plenty of room for large bust.
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Brown Shimmer Gown
Aidan AIDAN MATTOX
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous dress for "garden formal" wedding
Beautiful sparkly dress. You will need help getting back clipped and you will not be able to wear a bra (I went without and was fine but also wasn't jumping and dancing around). Not itchy.
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Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Fun and comfortable
My husband immediately told me to buy it when he saw it on (he's never said that before and I've been renting for years!) so I did and I've already worn it twice. Can be dressed up or down with accessories. Straps did occasionally fall down and if you have a large bust, you will have cleavage. A ton of material so you feel like a fairy princess.
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Marilla Dress
Marchesa Rosa
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous, photographs very dark
Looks black in most photos. Felt great. Husband complimented me several times (I don't dress up very often) over the course of the evening. Slit sits a little high when you're sitting down, but I was still able to wear Spanx underneath (just pulled the one leg up a little more)
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Grover Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36D
Stunning but stabby
If you're going to a family event where you will have to do a lot of cheek kissing, be ware you will stab yourself in the neck mildly each time. Otherwise very light and gorgeous but just stuck out a tiny bit too far
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Gold Madeline Earrings
Mignonne Gavigan
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 168lbs
Bust: 36D
Heavy if you don't wear earrings a lot
I ended up going with a different pair, but after wearing them for two minutes, I could tell they would have been pulling on my ears all night. If you're used to heavy earrings, they were otherwise very pretty
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Madonna Earrings
DEMARSON
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 168lbs
Bust: 36D
Comfortable, and flattering
Didn't wear a bra because of the back, but it wasn't noticeable (although this was a party without dancing so that helped). Super comfortable and perfectly appropriate for my mother-in-law's birthday party at a country club
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Cynthia Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Flattering and flowy dress perfect for showers
As others have said, let me get this out of the way -- the tiny snap will pop open very very easily (moving your arms to get out of a cab, reaching back for something behind you, etc). I wore a size up hoping to limit the bursting, but it still opened probably 4 times over the course of a day. If you're nervous about it, add a small safety pin. I didn't dance in it, but I imagine that would have trigger a lot of snap opening. Otherwise, it's a gorgeous dress and if you like Yumi Kim, you will not be disappointed. It's flowy and so soft on the skin. Because I sized up, it was a bit long on me (hit about mid-shin). But even with the tiny complaints, I would still rent again and I might even try to buy it.
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Prince Street Wrap Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Obsessed with this dress
Basically the moment I put this dress back in the bag to send back, I started looking online for where I could purchase it (to no avail so I'm praying it comes up during a RTR sale some day). My husband had a more enthusiastic reaction to this dress than he did on our actual wedding day. I felt like a model walking the runway every time I walked because of how beautifully it flowed and I danced the night away.
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Swept Away Maxi Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect rehearsal dinner dress
Sorry I don't have a better picture (in my defense, I was a little busy that night). It is a tiny bit thick so if it's not air conditioned, you might be a little warm (it was July, but I was inside). I got a ton of compliments and I loved how I looked. Necklace is a rental too.
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Catch the Wind Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect dress for a spring affair
This was an emergency backup after the dress I ordered didn't arrive in time (which was UPS's fault, not RTR). It was a little tight in the waist (technically I was wearing a size too small) and there's no give but it wasn't so tight that I was uncomfortable. In a room of dresses, I received compliments all night and I was able to dance up a storm with fantastic movement.
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Water Lilies Maxi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Fun dress for my bridal shower
The material is very unique (feels like a scuba suit but more comfortable). I got a ton of compliments and I felt pretty and girlie without it being too frilly. The fit was really stretchy so I probably could have gone with the smaller version but I liked the length of the larger one just slightly more. I would recommend this dress!
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Woven Garden Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Fun, flashy dress
Like many other Badgley dresses, I found this one to run a tiny bit big (probably could have worn the 8 but they didn't have it), but not so big that it looked baggy. I don't think the ombre is as noticeable in person as it is on the model, but it's still a beautiful dress and I received a lot of compliments. Cons: It wasn't a con for me, but it is a little low cut, so it might not be appropriate for work functions. It was also a tiny bit shorter on me, possibly because I have a bigger chest than the model. The sequins were a tiny tiny bit annoying around the armpits, but not enough to even leave a mark. I would totally rent this dress again.
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Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 166lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect color and size
You can't really tell from this picture, but the earrings perfectly matched my dress (Badgley Mischka Natasha Dress) and my sapphire engagement ring. To me, they were the perfect size -- not too big as to overwhelm the look and not too small so they go unnoticed. I wore my hair half up to help show them off. The only downside is that if you have a metal sensitivity, these may not be for you. My ears tend to react to anything that isn't gold and after about 2 hours, I had to take them out. That happens to me with almost all costume jewelry, so it's not this pair's fault.
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Blue Skies Drop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 166lbs
Bust: 36D
Fun and unique
Fit was true to size, maybe a tiny bit big on top (I'm a 36D and it was a tiny tiny bit loose). I didn't have the issue with the straps that other people did, perhaps because I was at a cocktail party and not dancing or moving my arms much. The issue I had was with the zipper. Because it doesn't have an eye hook, there wasn't anything keeping the zipper at the very top. It never came down more than a millimeter so I wasn't in danger of suddenly being naked but it was enough that both my boyfriend and another friend noticed during the party. In case it isn't completely obvious, you will need a strapless, backless bra. Otherwise a super fun dress!
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Float On Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 168lbs
Bust: 36D
Overwhelmed with compliments
The dress was perfect. It fit like a glove. The only thing worth noting, fit-wise, was that the R was a little short (I'm 5'6 and I wore 2" heels) in the front. My heels peaked out (you can sort of see in the 3rd pic), which wasn't a problem for me, but I know some girls are particular about that. I wouldn't have wanted it any longer because it's got a tiny train and it would have made it difficult to dance. Speaking of, while I did initially notice the sequins rubbing on my arms, by the time I hit the dance floor, I had forgotten all about them and I didn't have any marks on my arms (and my skin is extremely sensitive). Not only did my boyfriend, friends, and the bride compliment me several times, even strangers came up to me. I did push the limits of the back by wearing a regular bra and doing a little tucking (and retucking a few times throughout the night), but you're probably better off with a backless bra if you can stand them. HIGHLY recommend getting this dress.
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Award Winner Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 168lbs
Bust: 36D
The neckline is a showstopper
A great dress! I wore this to a spring wedding and it was the perfect weight -- not too thick (so I could still bust a move on the dance floor without sweating to death) and not too thin (I wasn't freezing when we went outside to check out the skyline views). I got a ton of compliments, especially on the collar/neckline. I paired it with gold shoes and accessories. Length was perfect (heels were probably 2-2.5" high and the tips of my shoes just peeked out). The 14 was a little roomy on me (they didn't have it in the 12), but no one noticed. The front and back are really two pieces crisscrossed together (that wasn't apparent from the model's pics) but not enough to make you feel uncomfortable dancing in front of grandma. Love it so much, I might rent the other color for my next event.
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Prosser Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 168lbs
Bust: 36D
Funky, fun bling
I got this as my mystery bling. I would have never picked these out, but they were a nice surprise. I thought they were really interesting (the lower stone is textured) and pretty. They weren't too heavy for their size (I only really noticed the weight when I was dancing to Twist and Shout and jumping up and down like a mad woman).
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Geo Black Onyx Drop Earrings
Gerard Yosca
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Pretty print
The print on the dress is beautiful but the dress has zero give or stretch. It fit fine in the chest, but it was too snug for my taste in the hips. If you're on the curvier side, I would order up. The slit in the back was also fairly high, which I tried to show in the pictures. It's a really fun dress, but ultimately it never left the house
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Poppy Fields Sheath
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D
Medium was totally stretched out. Large was perfect
When I tried on the medium, the top was too loose and the bottom went well below my knees (and at 5'6 I'm not exactly short). I was panicked because I assumed the large would be even bigger, but it ended up being perfect.The medium they sent me needs to be retired. The dress is a little heavy so best for a spring/fall event or a very air conditioned room and the skirt has great movement when you're dancing. The color of the dress is beautiful and I received a ton of compliments.
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Go For the Goal Dress
Issa
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38D