Melanie's Reviews
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8 reviews
Elegant, airy, beautiful
One of my favorite rentals, I felt so stylish and beautiful! Perfect for the summer wedding I attended with a dress code of "pastels". Very comfortable. Bustier gals might feel a bit snug up top. At time of wearing this, closer to a 32/34C (just had baby). Being someone not used to cleavage at my regular bust size, this was appropriate with just a small gap at the peep hole. Length was perfect with 3.5-4 inch heels. The slim fit isn't completely forgiving for a little belly (which I still have), but a little sucking in combined with the pattern helps to not be so noticeable. I would own this!!!
Lavender Floral Marceline Maxi
Parker
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Love Love LOVE!
Felt chic in that 50s glam kind of way (high waisted, flowy skirt) while still feeling on trend with the crop top. Optional to show a bit of midriff or not (I chose "not" as I was newly pregnant at the time and it was starting to show! The high waisted skirt helped.) I wore to a business grand opening had several women compliment me throughout the evening, saying they had been admiring my dress from afar and "just had to say something". I wore XS for the skirt but had to wear S for the top and I am NOT large chested (32B) and almost always wear an XS for tops and bottoms. So FYI on the top running small. Also, this ended up being a last minute back up dress (I chose it and thankfully it was available) because my original dress had been returned in unwearable condition from the previous renter. RTR took excellent care of me and were so easy to work with (first time this had happened to me). Get this dress, for something different you won't regret it!
Emily Skirt
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32B
Cute comfy dress with unique pattern
This isn't necessarily a dress that will make you stand out from the crowd. It's a fun pattern but there isn't anything that unique beyond the pattern. I don't mean that as a negative. I wore this to an after work party that my husband hosted at his business. I felt appropriately cute and stylish without being too business-y. For other events I'll go for the knock-em-dead dress. But for a part business/part party function, this was perfect. And has other reviewer's have noted, the material is thick. But comfortable. (One other note: I was three months pregnant in this photo with my second child and the dress was perfect for that. I even went up one size to a small to accommodate my expanding belly, though normally I would have worn an extra small.)
Floral Filter Sheath
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32B
Classically sleek and chic
I got the 2L because the 0L wasn't available. The 2L fit well enough to wear it, but the OL would have been better. I wore to a black tie event with professional colleagues - I felt comfortable with the low cut because I have a small chest. Allowed me to feel sexy but still classy and appropriate for the people I was around considering the many work-related relationships. A simple gown that says "classically chic."
Roberts Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2L
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Festive dress for a fun night!
Fit was excellent - I wore my usual size. I am sensitive to length and dresses being too short (my legs are not my fav!) but this was just right. Short enough to show some leg but not too short that I was self-conscious. This is a dress for when you want to have fun and sparkle a little bit in the process. I typically go for a more elegant look with formal affairs, but my husband chose this dress and I figured why not (and he loved it!) I received compliments throughout the night - from the 14-year-old girls attending (the dress does have a cutesy, young feel to it with the poofy skirt) to women my age and older. Very appropriate for a black tie optional event. The only thing that was slightly odd about the dress is that when I wore it, the back of the dress's skirt went a little higher than the front. Noticeable perhaps only to me as it was pretty slight. Finally, I paired the dress with a nude patent leather heel and it was perfect!
Blue Blossom Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32B
Obsessed, OBSESSED with this dress!!
My husband picked this out from several RTR options I presenting him for his business's grand opening party. It was a cocktail reception, and although the majority of his clients are business men in suits (and with this dress I would fit right in), I worried I would be too "office-y" for such an important, festive day for both of us. As soon as the compliments started rolling in, I knew I had the right dress! This dress hugs in all the right places, making for a very classy dress with a sexy silhouette. Conservative sexy if you will. From men to women; from people I knew to people I didn't know; from young to old(er), the compliments were abundant, insistent and extremely flattering. My favorite compliment of the night: "Now THAT is a dress." This is a dress worth owning. I would rent again in a heartbeat for a business party or event. I couldn't believe the endless sea of compliments!
Cut Sleeve Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34A
Fits a lot!
Hooray for a cute purse that can fit my phone, lipstick, mints and then some. Cute, simple option to get the job done.
Diana Snake Clutch
Lauren Merkin
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34A
Didn't feel fabulous - odd fit for me
I wanted to love this dress, but unfortunately I just didn't feel fabulous in it. I tried the size 2 first and it bunched in the back due to too loose of fabric. The 0 fit, but I had the following issues that made me disappointed in the dress as a whole: - The stomach area of dress did not lay nicely for me. I don't know why. I'm even sucking in in this photo and it still isn't flattering (heavy creases in front due to sitting) - In the front I had trouble with the lining/slip showing. Prompting me to constantly be tugging down on the front and/or pulling the slip up out of sight. This problem may have been unique to me and the dress, as no one else referenced. - Like others pointed out, front seams weird. Almost like a constant "nipped out" effect bc of point of seams over bust area. - I love the appearance of the high/low hem of dress from the FRONT. From the back, I don't like the appearance of the seam. Like a tail just stitched on. Additionally, you need to be careful about making sure the dress is perfectly smoothed out prior to sitting down. I forgot to be mindful of this and the resulting wrinkles were horrible! Ruined the look of the dress because looked frumpy. My fault there, but just a word of caution. Love the rent the runway experience, this dress just wasn't the one for me.
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Rouge Trumpet Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34A