Shana's Reviews
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19 reviews
Beautiful and lots of compliments
A little tight through the waist and ribs especially since I sized up but was a beautiful bright color - the fabric has a bit of sheen to it that makes it look really luxe. Great load bearing pockets. Many compliments and great feel overall to the weight and swish of the skirt.
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Blue Midi Dress
Roksanda x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Scratchy and thin
Didn't love this. Wore it because it technically fit but felt uncomfortable most of the day - it's a bit midriff revealing and very thin overall. Colors are strong but I expected a bit more of a sweater feel and this was not.
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Hannah Top
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Thigh slit is very high!
This was a bit borderline for work given how high the thigh slit was, and the twisted waist wasn't quite as comfy or flattering as hoped.
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Cody Striped Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
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One of the best formal dresses I've ever worn. Very glad I tried this on at RTR store and went up 1-2 sizes from my normal because a 12 would not have fit comfortably but the 14 was exactly right. Light boning in the bodice + drapey fringe meant so it was fine to go braless for a summer evening outdoor event. Would strongly consider buying or renting again.
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Red Off Shoulder Ruffle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Very eye-catching, typical DVF fit issues
This was very, very low in the front - it was probably thick enough to wear without a bra if I'd been going to a more casual summer event but for a work-related thing in a ballroom I needed more fashion tape to keep things neat. That said - the rest of the dress fit amazing - the belt fastening is a flattering waistline and the skirt is so thick and layered and the color reveal poking out with the green is great.
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Colorblock Pleat Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Stunning and bold
Wore this multiple times over a couple weeks and got tons of compliments each day. Very blousy and could have definitely gone down a size, but sometimes very hard to tell with DVF and since this was clearly supposed to be flowy I think it was fine either way. Not super long skirt and prone to be a bit staticky (too short for any of the slips I own to go under, but might be worth considering). Very lightweight and barely wrinkled even with long drives or sitting down for most of the day.
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Cinch Waist Mini Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Very pretty and elegant.
Very nice draping in the back, comfortable and flattering overall. 10 was generously sized but didn't look too big so just enjoyed it being comfortable.
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Stormy Skies Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
AMAZING.
This might be the best thing I ever rented from RTR. It looked dramatic but felt super comfortable. The sequins weren't too scratchy or warm, but it was nice to have one full sleeve at a party that was indoor/outdoor on a cooler night. Wore again for an art event with high boots.
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Chrissie Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Very chic and sexy
This was the most comfortable and yet still really stunning formalwear I've ever worn. I don't usually go for the tuxedo type look for a fancy affair - I love flouncy dresses - but this made me feel sexy and sleek and chic (especially the back, which was open enough without being completely bare) and also had pockets and was super comfortable to sit in. A little tricky getting yourself in/out of it -- but after the fourth or fifth time I didn't really need help to unzip or zip anymore. Sequins were only the very slightest bit scratchy through the lining and didn't irritate my arms at all, to my pleasant surprise. I thought I got the 12R -- but my order says 12L, and for a long the crotch was almost too short for me, and I have much longer legs than I do a torso.
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Gayle Jumpsuit
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Fairytale magical
Rented this to wear to a Broadway show and felt completely almost absurdly magical walking through Times Square and into the theater. Was I among the most dressed up people there? Yes. Did I care? No. Random ushers were stopping me to say how beautiful it was. The bodice had a lightly boned corset that meant I didn't need to wear a bra. Skirt was fully lined. (My wife tried it on - she's 5'3" - and it wasn't too long, which was a little bit of a surprise. Also it looked beautiful and glamorous on her.) Definitely the kind of dress that made the whole RTR subscription feel like it was worth paying for.
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Starry Night Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Liked, but felt a little too mature
I didn't end up wearing this - it was just a tiny bit too small and I ordered it more as a back up and the first choice was a real standout in comparison. But the contrast of fabrics/textures was beautiful and the dress looked very fancy -- it just also maybe read to me a little older and borderline mother of the bride. (But in a hot mother of the bride kind of way?)
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Blue Sequin Ruffle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Most complimented outfit possibly ever??
I wore this twice - to an afternoon fundraiser on a cloudy rainy day where I was literally the only person in a crowd of about 100 wearing a bright color, and then to work the next week. I am honestly not sure I've ever gotten more compliments on an outfit once let alone twice. It's a really intense bright red/orange - next to both colors it looked more like the other one - and definitely will make you stand out, but in a good way. Fabric is a decently heavy weight, fit was generous through the hips/rear but didn't gap across the cleavage, very easy to take on/off yourself even in a small bathroom stall. I'd probably go down a size if I was going to buy but that's more because I'm right between a 10 and 12 right now and not reflective of the sizing.
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Red Wrap Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Amazing power dress
Loved this for a couple of big meeting days. Fabric was heavy enough to stay in place and was slimming but had some helpful stretch to it too. Longer than expected - couldn't wear boots with it but was great with heels. Cap sleeves were a little weird/short across my shoulders but probably only noticeable to me. Overall a really great classy DVF choice, very flattering and quality.
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Black Hadlie Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Definitely for a date
I know some reviewers said they wore this to work but everything I put under it looked frumpy. Ended up saving for a night out at a cabaret show with a lace camisole, no bra, heels, and loved the look overall. Also it only required a small amount of dislocating your own shoulder to get on/off in the bathroom. My one complaint here was the color - it was a dark navy that was too blue to read as black but not true blue enough to really pop.
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Amanda Jumpsuit
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Unique and flattering
I got so many compliments for this at the office on a day where I had a ton of meetings and spent a lot of time in front of a room. Bodice is fitted, asymmetrical hem is dramatic. Kind of wish it had more flounce/lining underneath to add even more volume - a short crinoline would have made this super wow for a wedding. Incredibly flattering. (I normally wear a 10-12.) First time wearing I chose a simple narrow belt and a sweater for most of the day, then the second I used a much wider/heavier belt plus denim jacket and cowboy boots. It worked for both looks. If this wasn't so $$$ I would definitely buy for summer events especially.
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Olive Branch Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
Super flattering and cute
Definitely short -- wore with tights and tall boots and got a TON of compliments. Worked as an office dress but also wore to an event. Like other reviewers said it's a pretty heavy warm fabric, which worked out fine for a rainy coldish night in LA.
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Black Tess Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
So cute and chic!
This dress was even more adorable than I'd hoped - I selected it on a bit of a whim and thought I might wear it to a holiday party, but instead put it on for a day at work with lots of meetings and presentations. The fit & flare style was so flattering and the scuba fabric was lighter but more substantial than I was expecting, and still really comfortable even though it's closely tailored around the torso/ribs. I wore it with a sweater most of the day and then out to dinner and got a ton of compliments. Unexpected hit, hung on to it for the weekend in hopes I might have an event I could wear it to and would definitely consider ordering this or something from the same designer again.
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Spin in Scuba Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
This dress fit perfectly and I got huge compliments all day.
Wore over a slip because the fabric was a little clingy and very thin, but with that addition I felt like a total bad ass. Just enough stretch in the right places where needed and the little extra fabric around the neckline could either have been very tightly tucked in or left to flutter loose a little, which I did and it looked blousey without showing too much cleavage.
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Sascha Faux Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38C
too big but maybe not the dress' fault
First RTR unlimited order and I haven't tried on or worn many DVFs, so I think this was my error - I chose a 12 and the top half was too blousy for my taste but also way too big in the bust. (A different style DVF I got in the same order is a 10 and fits much better. Not complaining about that.)
Blue Katina Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C