Melissa's Reviews
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Be Ready for Heads to Turn
This dress was fun and definitely called attention between the beadwork/sequin and the low back. It was perfect for a winter holdiay event as it was a thicker material with long sleeves (yay!). I was at first a little self-conscious because it is TIGHT and everyone turned to look (or compliment) when I walked by - but it did receive a ton of compliments throughout the night. I usually wear a small/medium and when I pulled out the dresses, I didn't even consider anything but a large, which fit well without revealing too many flaws. Consider Spanx or some other shapewear if you rent this; I didn't, but certainly could have.

Black Emery Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Great for Derby Day!
I rented this for a Kentucky Derby Party and it was perfect! The flowers made it look springy and unique. It had almost no stretch to it, so I sized up to have room to move around. It also wrinkles relatively easily, but I didn't think that detracted from the overall look. I appreciated the structure and the short sleeves - especially since it was early May and chilly!

Graphic Rose Sheath
Paul Smith
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable and Cute!
I wore this dress to a christening and it was incredibly comfortable. The cross neck came up higher than I expected, but it wasn't super bothersome. I imagine a girl who doesn't like things around her neck may not like it. Because of the neckline I had to wear a strapless bra, but it was perfectly fine with that. The dress stretches and is super comfortable

Porcelain Criss Cross Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous color!
This dress was gorgeous and the color really popped. The structure of the dress had little to no stretch, so I wound up sizing up to the larger size. Because of that, the dress was a little pouchy in the midsection but near skin tight in the butt/hips and chest. Any girl with a straight shape would have no issues but any curvier girl will want to size up if she wants to sit down with comfort at any point.

Magenta Floral Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty but a little heavy
I rented these to go with an RTR dress for a wedding. They matched the outfit perfectly but I found in time that they felt a little heavy, and my ears were sore. However, I recommend if you're not wearing these bad boys all day.

Jagged Marquis Earrings
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful and Functional
This dress was the perfect choice for a late- Fall wedding in New England. The sleeves provided some much needed cover so I didn't need to bring a shawl or jacket but it was still light and feminine enough to be a showstopper. The color was a very rich green - even better in person than pics online. Ran true to size - was loose enough to be comfortable but had enough structure to be feminine.

Green Addison Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Dress is a showstopper!
This dress was perfect for a summer wedding at an upscale beach resort. I have never received as many compliments on my wedding attire as I did with this dress. I would buy it if I could. It is incredibly low cut, which is fine if you have a small chest like I do (34B), but may be a bit more difficult for larger chested ladies as you cannot wear a traditional bra. After reading some other reviews, I invested in some fashion tape and went bra-less - it was perfect; no wardrobe malfunctions! Also, the bottom of the dress was super flowy with pockets, so it not only looked fashionable but was incredibly comfortable as well.
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Stripe High Low Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
A classy number for formal events
This dress was absolutely stunning, and I received compliments on it all night from friends, wedding guests and strangers on the street alike. One elderly woman on the street walked up to tell me I reminded her of Audrey Hepburn in this dress (with blonde hair, of course). I did worry it would look too fancy when I first saw it, given the shape and the sequins on the bodice, but everyone who saw it said otherwise. The bodice is a little tight in the waist, though true to size. I usually wear a 4 and the 4 fit me perfectly. The skirt is poofy, but that added some dimension and pizzazz to it - especially with the high-low effect. I will say it looks poofier when you look down at yourself than in reality. The back is just low enough where you can't wear a regular bra. I chose the NuBra and it fit the job just fine. And - added bonus- there are pockets big enough to fit your lipstick AND your phone!

Back Down Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A
Incredibly comfortable AND glamorous!
This dress is absolutely gorgeous and surprisingly comfortable. The length is perfect - not too long, but not too short - and the open back adds a lot of visual interest. You'll need to wear a backless bra and maybe have a friend to help button you into the hook-and-eye fastenings on the upper back. At the wedding I found a friend who also rented from RTR - the Trina Turk Portrait of Elegance Shift - and we headed right to the photographer's photo booth for a few photos. This ML dress was so easy to move in that it was no problem to have a little fun in our photo shoot.
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Your Moment Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
This dress was a showstopper and I felt amazing in it!
I wasn't expecting as much draping on the top, which is why I said it runs a little large; definitely size down one when you order. The dress is super stretchy and comfortable, and looks great with sky high heels. Expect a beautiful dress in a beautiful color with just enough sparkle to make it stand out from the crowd!
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Blue Silk Wave Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
All night, strangers came up to me just to compliment this "red hot" dress.
This dress is beautiful and extremely comfortable; the silk material feels like you're wearing nothing. The color was even more vibrant in person and really stood out - so much so that strangers came up to me just to compliment the dress. Fashion tape is definitely a must, though, to keep the crowd from seeing down to your navel when you bend over. Also, make sure you have a backless bra (I used RTR's Nubra) because you won't be able to wear a regular strapless with this dress.
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Salsa Dance Dress
Haute Hippie
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
All night, people kept coming up to me just to get a closer look at my earrings, and to tell me how beautiful and unique they were.
I absolutely LOVE these earrings! I received so many compliments about them and how unique they were. All night, people kept coming up to me just to get a closer look at the earrings. I highly recommend them.
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Yours to Keep Emerald Earrings
Erickson Beamon
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning...but runs small
This dress is stunning and is a great summer look. I was unable to wear it because I had to go up a size to accommodate the narrow hips/no stretch through the hips, which made the top too big and the midsection had too much material and looked pouchy.
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In the Limelight Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B