I selected this dress for my 40th Birthday/Pre-Launch Book Party (I'm a new author--whee!). The theme was "40, Fierce and Fabulous" with the subtext of "hot", and this dress helped me fit the bill. I'm 5'2, petite/athletic, but full and curvy in the rear end department. Understandably, the dress hit me lower on the leg than on the model. I got compliments all night from friends and strangers alike. It's an even more gorgeous and vivid red than in the RTR picture. I also rented the Rodrigo Otazu Back Chain Necklace. It made the dress. I did have that same hole that everyone seems to be experiencing in the left thigh [I didn't notice it at first, a friend of mine had to discreetly inform me :-( ], so I had to be mindful of not taking pictures from that angle. ;-) All in all, though, a great experience with RTR. Stylists and customer service reps were very helpful and accommodating.

Lava Lovin Dress

Haute Hippie

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 134lbs

This necklace is a stunner! I debated over whether or not I should get it when I rented the Haute Hippie Lava Lovin Dress. I didn't initially, thinking I'd go with statement earrings and a bracelet instead. When the dress arrived and I tried it on, I knew I had to scrap my original idea and rent the necklace too. Luckily for me it was still in the warehouse. When it arrived and I tried it on, it MADE THE DRESS. I wore the ensemble for my 40th birthday party and got compliments all night long. It's comfortable and lightweight. You forget you're wearing it. The chains do get tangled at first, but they easily fall when you smooth them. I agree with other reviews regarding its versatility. If you want to layer on some drama and/or golden bling, this is your necklace. I'd definitely rent it again.