Rachel's Reviews
All reviews by Rachel
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Pretty floral dress, blends into a crowd
This is a pretty dress. Wouldn't say it's a showstopper, per se, but it'll fit into a lot of wedding venues or dress codes, I think. I went up a size from normal since I was 12w pregnant. It was snug, but I think a 10 would fit me normally. The straps were a touch long on me so they kept sliding off my shoulders, but that's a normal problem for me. Pretty!
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Rita Dress
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Heavy fabric, stunning dress, unfortunately too big
This dress is really gorgeous and so elevated. Unfortunately for me, it was wayyyy too big up top, so if I leaned over, it was completely revealing. I am smaller up top than the bottom (US size 8 up top, 10/12 bottom usually), so if that's your case, size the dress to your upper half. Such a shame I couldn't wear this because it's a modern day and sophisticated Cinderella dress. Breathtaking color.
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Viola Midi Dress
Rebecca Vallance
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Elegant tea length dress - wish it was adjustable
You kind of need to nail the fit on this one because you zip it up but it needs to fit tightly across your chest almost perfectly, or else it'll be too tight or too baggy. I'd probably err on side of picking the smaller size? What I ended up doing was using a hair tie to pull the middle back strap tighter, and then I wrapped the tie around it a few times and tucking the resulting "tail" under itself. Not a perfect solution, but it worked. That pulled the top tight enough for me so I wasn't worried about it being too loose. I loved this dress then. Maybe I should have gone with the 10, but I was 12w pregnant so wanted to accommodate my new size. Great length (I'm 5'8") and it has pockets. :)
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Margaux Gown
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
GORGEOUS dress, long straps
I didn't end up wearing this dress because I had other options that worked a bit better, but it is really quite beautiful. I was concerned I'd feel self-conscious in it in my middle section, but shape wear did its thing when I did my try on. The straps are really long, so I was also going to have to come up with some way to shorten them for the night. (like using ribbon to tie the straps together in the back, or safety pinning them shorter?) Of note - I was 12w pregnant, so probably would normally go with the 10.
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Frankie Silk Gown
Reformation
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Feminine and pretty, flowy!
I have a similar dress to this from Farm Rio and my complaint on that one was the deep V. This one, however, has a nice clasp so it holds the deep v together and I wasn't worried about coverage at all. It's forgiving in the waist which is nice. Really loved this dress! Probably could have gone M or L, but I was 12w pregnant and feeling a bit bloated. (Wine glass just for prop/not revealing my secret - hah!)
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Superbloom Tapestry Cream Maxi Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty dress, a little bit gaping in the back, though
I didn't end up wearing this dress because I liked a different option more. The back was pretty gaping and stuck out pretty far in what I thought was kind of weird. Maybe not a deal breaker, but I have a short torso, so someone with a longer (or regular) torso may not have that issue since the fabric may sit flatter. Can't wear a regular bra because of the open back.
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Fleur-F Silk Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Understated sparkling, excellent cocktail dress
This dress is beautiful. It's stretchy (no zipper) so the sizing should be a bit forgiving. I'm generally short torso'ed, but the straps were perfect for me. I got so many compliments at this at the rehearsal dinner cocktail party. It's not overly sparkling/glittery, but it has a little pizzazz.
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Aviva Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
My first Farm Rio! Did not disappoint!!
I've saved so many farm rio dresses over the years, and I jumped on this one for a vacation. Worn 25 weeks pregnant. The smocking across the waist is forgiving. I did wear an under layer since I didn't quite fill out the top enough to go braless, though maybe possible. So beautiful, so comfy!
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Summer Garden Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty colors, long straps, flowy tropical elegance!
I had to adjust the straps a little because they were too long on me (a normal problem, tbh), but I loved the colors and the flowiness of this dress. It was perfect for vacation. Worn while 25 weeks pregnant, so I got it 1-2 sizes larger than normal.
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Printed Leona Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Tape is your friend - stunning
Depends on what look you like, but I used quite a bit of tape up top. (This dress was out of my comfort zone with modesty!) I have never gotten so many compliments on a dress. Loved this so so so much!!!
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Farrah Maxi
Miguelina
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Absolutely gorgeous, so bridal
I range sizes from 8-12, and this 12 was a tad loose but didn’t really matter. Could have gone with a 10 but I didn’t want it too tight. But it was so high quality, absolutely beautiful. Could even wear a regular bra! It’s long, so may be best for taller women.
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White Lace V-Neck Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Stretchy, comfy, lovely
I ordered my lower size (between two sizes normally) because people said it was stretchy and it fit just right. I didn’t need to wear a bra. So comfy, so cute, lots of compliments!!
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Cynthia Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
The best two piece ever
Love love love this two piece outfit! Wish I could keep it or have more reasons to wear it!
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Floral Wide Leg Pants
Something Navy
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Too big, didn’t work, but fun colors and sexy!
This was way too big up top, definitely should have sized down, and I’m still not sure if that would have worked. I used tape up top so that’s the only way I felt it would have looked good. No way to wear a bra. Fun colors, but I just wore it at home for a date.
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Charlie Halter Jumpsuit
Hutch
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Sparkly sweatshirt - what you see is what you get
Wore for my bachelorette party and it was the perfect comfy sparkly outfit!
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Sequin Contrast Sweatshirt
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect fit, so much fun!
34C, and I could comfortable wear a bra or not, it was stretchy so it was so comfortable. I called this outfit my Mamma Mia lounge wear. Loved it!
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Floral Puff Shoulder Top
Something Navy
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Rural flowery fun
I was skeptical about this dress but the reviews raved, and they were right! The smocked top was nice, it fit well with a zipper and I really loved wearing it! It was a little bit see through, so wear nude undergarments! 10/10!
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Floral Smocked Dress
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Maybe more comfy/cute than flattering
Perfect summer dress, stretchy; adjustable shoulder ties. Pics were not super flattering but I loved wearing it, so there's that. I liked it a lot, and I loved wearing it. A smidge hot on the legs on a hot day.
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Meadow Dress
Chinti & Parker
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Sexy, sophisticated, flattering LBD
I sized up and was glad I did. Probably could have gone with the 10, but the 12 was comfy. I felt like this was the LBD I have always wanted to wear. Very sleek, elegant, not too much but definitely got some compliments on it. I would rent again for sure.
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Balcott Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty, feminine, springy wrap skirt
As others have noted, it's a true wrap skirt and I needed to wear undershorts because it did open easily. I liked it, didn't LOVE it.
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Printed Floral Skirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Rural spring black tie optional perfection
This fit perfectly, no bra necessary and structured. It could have been an inch longer on me, but it was fine. The colors were vibrant so I chose earrings to complement them. I had been looking forward to this dress for a year + with a wedding postponed and it was perfect for a spring outdoor black tie optional dress code. I loved it so much.
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Giovanna Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Silky, clinging, pastel tie dye magic
I'll start with the good - this dress is a stunner. The color is pastel, yet vibrant. It's silky and smooth. It's a beautiful summery vision and I felt so pretty in it. The bad - it's high maintenance. Unless you're very slim, it'll cling to curves. I wore shape wear and still felt self conscious of my tummy. The straps were a little long, which made it too low cut/draping in front, so I tied the straps with a matching pink ribbon I had. I had a sticky bra. So lots of work! But worth it.
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Marelene Gown
retrofête
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Stretchy comfortable and vibrant
The smocked top is comfortable and there's a lot of skirt here but it's not too much to be unflattering. I love the colors - got some compliments on that. Easy dress for a summer hang, big fan!
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Smocked Prairie Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy cute flare dress, POCKETS!
I LOVED this dress. It was perfectly fit, zipper and clasp in back. It was a bit of a deeper v cut that I expected so it felt a smidge revealing when I bent over, but only then. It is a fuller skirt, but I liked it given my height. The pockets - awesome, and adjustable ties for straps. I really want to buy this one because it's so cute.
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Gingham V-Neck Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Very snug, size up!
Deep v so I was going to wear without a bra. Unfortunately the sleeves and waist were very small so I definitely needed a bigger size to feel comfortable. But good colors, looks accurate on the page.
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Tie Dye Rosen Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
I wanted to love this dress. Too small, slit is no joke. But still gorgeous.
I waited for this dress to become available, knowing I was taking a risk of the negative comments on the slit. Unfortunately it ran really small, and maybe it would have been better one size bigger, but the top wasn't quite as structured as I had hoped and that slit is no joke - I planned on wearing undershorts under it. Really too bad I couldn't wear it. (And didn't help it wasn't cleaned all the way.) I could see this working for straighter figures and more petite women. A gorgeous pattern.
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Come On Home Dress
Katie May
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Great flow, airy, happy dress
This fit quite nicely, and the tie around the middle can cinch the waist nicely. I like the patterns, and I liked the little bit of high low bottom because it got good movement if there was a little bit of wind. It was a flirty and happy dress.
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Yellow Mixed Print Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
MY FAVORITE of vacation
This was definitely my favorite of four vacation rentals. It was glamorous and not too puffy at the bottom. My one complaint - and it is fairly annoying - is that the top of it is pretty sheer! I had to buy pasties to cover up since otherwise you could see through my top! Not ideal, should really have another layer of fabric, and you can't wear a bra because of low v and open back. That aside, I really loved this dress.
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Marjorie Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy, spent the whole night dancing
There was some stretch to it so it was forgiving in size. Open back meant a sticky bra - didn't have structure in the front and I don't like going braless. It was a party dress, rouched at the sides so it could ride up a bit, but I thought the length was appropriate. Very fun, slightly medium thickness fabric, comfy!
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Rilo Tie Dye Dress
AFRM
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
A bold bright comfy winner
There's a zipper and two buttons to get it on, and a tie. It fit a smidge loose but how I wanted it to. It's bold - got lots of compliments on the color and it was fun to dress up with heels - legs for days! Would def rent again.
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Micki Romper
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Springy flowing ruffly delight
I love the color, perfect for Easter brunch. The only flaw in this is that the ruffles hit me at my hips, accentuating my widest part. Not a big deal because it's fairly ruffly on the whole, but didn't love the straight on view. It was fun and I liked wearing it.
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Morrison Dress
MISA Los Angeles
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Feminine and flirty, a bit busty
Like others have said, the breast cups/seams make no sense for anyone with a bust. That said, I didn't really care and I don't think it looked too weird. You can tie the straps at the top to make it fit. Light fabric that was lovely, and I felt feminine and pretty wearing this. Can dress up or dress down.
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Nikita Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Glittery glamorous getup
This ran a little big, I had to tie the straps in the back. It was comfy, though, and it worked. I felt beautiful, it was perfectly sparkly, and so much fun to rent!
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Sequin Striped Dress
Aidan AIDAN MATTOX
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
The 80s dress of my dreams
I'll be honest - I rented this dress just because. It was totally out of my comfort zone, and I LOVED it. I wore it for a date at home, but made the bf take photos. The color is heavenly, it's comfy, and flattering with the middle ruching. It's a little gaping at the top and I didn't really have to figure out a way to stay secure (I wore a bra) but you would be able to see the bra in the back. The slit up the middle is a bit high so be conscious of sitting. A little costumey but so, so awesome!
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Ariana Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect versatile flowery fit
Like everyone said, you need help to get in and out of it. But I knew that and wore it accordingly to my sister's apartment. You can definitely dress it up and down. It was long enough on me, which was great! I love this piece.
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Floral Print Jumpsuit
Aidan AIDAN MATTOX
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Floral delight!
I LOVED wearing these SO MUCH! A smidge short on me (5'8"), and a bit loose in the middle section. Not exactly meant to be form fitting, though, and they're so so so comfortable to wear. They're perfectly lightweight for a 60 degree day. I will definitely rent again - I want to own these!
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Diego Overalls
Petersyn
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C