Catherine's Reviews
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6 reviews
Beautiful, but not for me
The dress is beautiful, but I was too busty to get the dress to full zip. The detail is gorgeous and the length was great. The cut wasn't very flattering on me, even if I had been able to zip it. It made me look a little too wide.

Embroidered Lace Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 177lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Of all my RTR rentals- this one got the most compliments!
This was actually a backup dress, but I've rented it once before. The 8 fit, but was definitely more snug. I wore the 10 for a more flattering fit. I love that you can wear a regular bra with this dress and the ripples on the side are great for adding interest and camouflaging your midsection. This was a brand new dress with the tags attached, but when I previously rented it I got 3 and all were damaged in some way (stains or stitches missing causing the ripple effect to look messy/unintentional or just completely missing so the front was flat). I was hesitant to rent this style again because of that experience, but was pleasantly surprised. The dress does crease a bit if you are sitting. Definitely be aware you should step into this dress!

Red Jodilin Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 164lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
The little black dress with a little something extra!
I wore this dress to a wedding. I wasn't sure what size I'd be, but the large fit a little too loosely and I ultimately decided to that wear the medium for more support in the chest. It's made of basically the same type of material as most workout clothes, so I was worried it would stretch out as the night went on, but I don't think it did. . Even with a larger bust, I had no trouble wearing this without a bra, but I did wear spanx because the dress is clingy and a light fabric. Major perk- this was the easiest to zip dress I've rented to date! I would definitely recommend this dress.

Run For Cover Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 164lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
So flattering!
I got this dress for a wedding in Yosemite, so I was happy to see the other reviews that mentioned it's a heavy dress. Because the dress is beaded and has sequins, it is heavy, but extremely flattering in the way it hangs. There is no stretch to the dress- just FYI. I live for a dress that I can wear a normal bra with and doesn't require Spanx- this dress fits the bill! I got so many compliments and would absolutely rent this dress again.

Hanging Beads Dress
Parker
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 164lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Sparkly!
This was my first RTR experience and I was really pleased. I was about 20lbs heavier than I am now and was still able to wear the 14, so absolutely size down if you are considering renting this dress. I could wear a normal bra with it and it has pockets! I got a lot of compliments on it throughout the event.

Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Showstopper!
I wore this to a party at BET and it was a hit! I got compliments all night long. I wore the XL and like most RTR dresses, the zipper is tough to zip but it worked out fine. The dress is really form-fitting, but thick and sparkly enough that it shows off your curves and is very forgiving. I am 36 DDD and I was able to wear this without a bra without an issue. Highly recommended. I honestly need to buy this dress because I loved it that much!

Melinda Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E