Noelle's Reviews
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DO NOT RENT IF YOU HAVE A LARGE CHEST
This dress is gorgeous and the quality is great, but as other reviews have said—it runs very tight in the chest. I saw the reviews and sized up. It diy everywhere else but I ended up not being able to wear it bc it was so tight up too it even started ripping a bit. I was so disappointed because it’s gorgeous and for smaller chested women it’ll be perfect but sizing up anymore would made the dress impossibly long. Big boob bettie’s beware!
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Butterfly Belted Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Very comfortable and flattering dress in a gorgeous pattern and color.
Not too tight, not too short - just a comfortable and flattering cut/length. I did wear a lacy white crop top underneath because the neckline was a little low, but overall I was extremely pleased with this rental. I am normally a size 14, and the XL fit perfectly. It is nice enough for a wedding, but casual enough for the office - you could easily adapt it with accessories and shoes for any occasion that isn't formal, and I think it could be appropriate for warm and cold seasons. I definitely wanted to keep this one!
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V-Neck Marie Dress
Louna
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Runs a little small, but beautiful dress.
It was a little tight/unforgiving since the material had no give - but it's a very pretty dress.
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Camden Cove Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Beautiful dress!
Really beautiful dress, pattern, colors, material. It felt expensive. Only downside was it was a little short.
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Bayard Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Runs small and the neckline is LOW, but gorgeous overall.
The material and pattern of this dress is gorgeous. It was a little tight in the bust, and you need heels to make the length work, but it really is beautiful and silky and it's lined so no issues with see-through material or needing fancy undergarments. I loved the slit, which was not too high, but helped the dress feel less confining. The neckline is low so I had to wear a tank top underneath and added a navy blue shawl to the shoulders--so if I have any complaint it would just be that I couldn't wear the dress "as-is" but had to add some elements to make it work for me. I feel like this might be less of an issue with the smaller sizes, but for a size 14 a little work was needed to feel comfortable in this otherwise lovely dress.
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Yellow Floral Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Love the gold!
Rented for a charity dinner--loved the gold color and the details.
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Golden Flower Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Very comfortable, cute, and flattering---runs large.
I am really more a 14 than a 12, and this dress fit well so it must run a little large. It was flattering and comfortable.
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Black Lace Polly Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
True to size or small, so don't try to wear it if you're really a 14+.
I loved the style and pattern of this dress. It was flattering and beautiful. However, I'm really closer to a 14 (though I often bounce between 12 and 14) and I took a risk getting this dress in a 12 (the highest size available). I was ultimately able to get it zipped up and did wear it, but it was incredibly tight. There's no way I'd have been able to get into it without help and it was uncomfortable and a little hard to breathe because it was truly too small for me. That's all just to say, it's awesome, but it definitely runs true to size or small, so don't risk it if you're really a 14 or higher.
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Blue Flower Print Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Very cute and a perfect match for the Slate & Willow Blue Flower Print dress.
This was an add-on to my dress which had some of this color in it. It was a perfect match for the Slate & Willow Blue Flower Print dress. It's a little thin, so if you want to print more than cash and your phone, it would start to look bulky---but overall, it was incredibly cute.
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Sky Blue Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Best for fancier affairs---size down!
Size 12/14 dresses are often a little tight on me, so I went for the 14W with this dress. Unfortunately it was much too large and I ended up not wearing it. It was also a bit more formal than expected. It's definitely good for a fancy date or wedding; but it was a little too much for my birthday dinner. The quality of the dress and the style is great! It was just not a good fit---which is more my fault than the dresses fault. I'll know better for next time!
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Romantic Rose Dot Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Great dress to transition from day to evening.
Definitely comfortable and a good "inbetween" casual and dressed up look. I paired it with boots and a denim jacket for a wine tour on my birthday. When I got home and walked into a surprise party, it transitioned from day to evening well. The only downside was that you don't have much of a shape in this dress.
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Navy Embroidered Lace Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Comfortable and classy.
Modest, comfortable, classy and flattering. The quality of the material and the pattern details make this dress special.
Keep Them Guessing Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous with a couple issues.
I've had many many good experiences with RTR and this is a beautiful dress. However, the dress I received was damaged. There was a tear in the lace and a large stain on the lining. I was still able wear it with a a shawl though. The details were fantastic. The beaded straps were my favorite part.
Anabelle Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 38D
Comfortable, beautiful, and flattering.
I am sorry I did not take a photograph! That is the best part of the review---to see what a dress looks like on regular human beings in real world situations. This was a very beautiful dress and my free birthday dress for being Pro. I actually wore it twice during the time that I had it---to a charity dinner and out on a Saturday night with my friends for my birthday. The first (charity dinner) was a rush. It arrived and I flew home after work to throw it on and get to the dinner. It was a bit sloppy. I wore it without a belt or much jewelry, with leggings (that were the wrong material) and boots. I realized all my mistakes and when I had more time to get myself together for outing #2, I work proper hosiery, heels, and belted the dress which gave me more a of a waist. The pros---the dress is well made, heavy and lined, which made it very comfortable and it was nice to not have to adjust things. It was also very figure flattering, especially with a belt. I loved the sleeves. The cons: It is covered in sequins, which is beautiful, but sitting on them and moving around led to many sequins falling off. I am still finding them everywhere. It is also somewhat difficult to wear anything but very simple jewelry since the dress competes. Others notes: The neckline is low. I had to wear a tank top underneath which made it look less dressy. I wrote that it runs big because I normally wear a 14 and the 12 fit perfectly. Truthfully it was a bit of work to get over my boobs since there's no zipper, but once in place if fit very well.
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Hanging Beads Dress
Parker
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful, comfortable, with no fuss!
This is an extremely comfortable dress. It's lined and a bit heavy for a summer wedding (it would be perfect for fall or winter) but you can tell it's well made and the color was just amazing. I added a belt and accessorized in gold. It was very flattering. The only con was that I felt the dress I received had been worn a lot. The lace had some signs of wear including a hole---though you really couldn't see it. I had already tried this dress in another color for a different wedding so I knew I would like it. By favorite feature is the pockets, but I also love the length which I think is perfect. I think if you are hoping for a classy, beautiful dress that is comfortable and modest, this is a great pick. I never felt like I had to "tug" it down or up to make sure I was covered---it's a no fuss dress!
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Like Candy Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
I think PRO is worth it if you plan to do more than one event.
PRO is worth the cost if you plan to do multiple events as it saves on shipping and gives you peace of mind (insurance). I'm also looking forward to a free dress rental on my birthday! :)
RTR PRO
Rent the Runway PRO
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
This was my first RTR experience and the dress was exactly what I hoped for!
This dress is extremely comfortable and my expectations for the process and the dress were all met. The only "con" was that UPS didn't leave the dress the first day (I didn't realize they required adult signature) so I didn't actually get to try it on until the night before the wedding. If it hadn't fit, this might have been a very different review. Luckily it was a perfect fit! Good quality material. great color, and the fit/look was exactly what I imagined. I liked that it was lined and the lace was really lovely. It didn't seem "new" it had signs of being worn before, but that is to be expected. Definitely going to use RTR again for other special events.
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Lace Ella Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D