This was a winner. The material is thick but not so heavy that you start sweating and the tire at the waist is well placed. This ended up being a size larger than what I needed but I liked it so much I wore it anyway. The neckline does dip a little low at the base of the V but I was still comfortable without a camisole underneath. Got a lot of compliments on how good I looked and it made me feel good. The most important part is that not-so-flexible me could still manage to unzip and zip it myself. There was a little woogying to get the zipper around but it worked well. Definitely planning to rent again and probably will buy it because I like it so much!

Sabella Jumpsuit

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 36A

I went with my usual dress size and found that it fit fairly well, with only a little bit of extra wiggle room. I tried on the 6 as a backup and felt it was too tight. There are sequins sown onto the dress that provide the sparkle and pattern, and a few fell off putting the dress on and taking it off, but overall they added to the elegance. The armpit area was cut a little low, but wearing a strapless bra solved that issue. For a NYC summer this is a bit heavy as there is a layer underneath that does not breath, but it also doesn't show sweat -- it's a give take there. I liked this dress a lot and would rent it again for another occasion where I am showing off.

Chrysler Shift

Vie la V

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 36A

Minus the odd face (my excuse is I was about to crack up laughing), this is indicative of my experience -- awesomeness in a nutshell. These were very lightweight, even lighter than Alexis Bittar to give a comparison, and I didn't feel any pulling on my earlobes. The backing is a post with a large clear circle to ensure it stays in. There was no pinching with the backing. I loved these earrings and would absolutely recommend them to anyone. Hoping to find them on sale somewhere so I can call them my own!

Something Borrowed Earrings

Ben-Amun

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 150lbs

Bust: 36A

This is a tight fit, but I was able to sit down and get up with no issues, and managed to stay on the dance floor all night. I had to wear a stick on bra, since it would have shown through the back of the dress, which also meant no Spanx. I obviously survived and had a great time. The mermaid tail threw me for a loop while dancing, but then I just gathered it into my hands and made like a flamenco dancer, and it worked perfectly. Absolute beauty and I wish I owned it outright.

Golden Blossom Gown

Theia

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

I adore these earrings, and would rent them again in a heartbeat. They were so much lighter than I expected, and didn't pull down my earlobes (which I was worried about). Went perfectly with a black and gold dress, and moved well. When I was dancing, I never noticed them swinging from my ears.

Seeing Double Earrings

Alexis Bittar

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

The bag is fantastic, and works really well with any dress that has gold. It is a soft shell type exterior, which allows you to fit just a little bit more if you need to. There is an attached strap that you can keep inside the bag, but it really only would function as a forearm strap or to hold the bag from your hand. It isn't super flashy, but has a nice shimmer to it. I would rent this again for an event.

Gold Mesh Glam Clutch

Whiting & Davis

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A