Sarah's Reviews
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34 reviews
Great Day Dress!
Loved this rental. Was able to wear without a bra (rare for me, 34D-DD). I was surprised that I was able to wear this with flat sandals as I am just 5'2. I think a 6P would have fit me better but was unavailable. I made the straps as short as possible and thought it fit pretty well :) Could probably be dressed up as well but I wore for a casual day dress.
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Mia Maxi
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8P
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Fabulous NYE Dress
This was my backup for NYE and I ended up wearing it. The skirt was super flirty. As other reviewers commented, the sequins are a bit more "matte" than other sequin dresses, but I thought it was very appropriate for NYE. I've worn sparkly dresses the past 2 years so this was a bit of a change for me. The dress I got itself has had um... a lot of love. I liked it because the lace was very soft, but I did notice some holes in the skirt (not noticeable to anyone but me, I think). Five stars anyway because I felt fabulous all night. The lace on the shoulders was a tiny bit irritating but not enough to knock a star. Didn't get a great photo of me in the dress.
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Like To Party Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Gorgeous Sequin Dress
Oh how I wanted this to work out!! Rented for the NYE party I hosted. I saw another reviewer who sized up and belted it, and though the size 6 worked for that purpose I couldn't get the belt to stay. The four seemed MUCH smaller than the 6. Now that I think of it though, Badgley Mischka dresses have never fit my body type right so maybe I'm just in between sizes here. Thus 4 stars - it's just beautiful, and I guess if you know your size in the label you'll hopefully have better luck than I did! The picture is in the size 4, I had to wear Spanx and ended up switching to my backup dress before guests arrived at the party because I wanted to be able to move around and enjoy the evening. (Can't figure out how to change my info just for this review, but in the pic I'm def more around 130)... The sequins jingle a little on this dress, which I LOVED but if you're not the guest of honor this might be annoying. I would not wear this to someone else's wedding. Fab bachelorette/rehearsal dinner/other party dress though.
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Nude Sequin Cluster Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect Christmas Dress
I rented this for Christmas Eve. The green is festive and bright but not excessively holiday-ish, could also work for other occasions. Comfortable and there's some sort of boning that gives it structure. I didn't have to wear a bra (never happens for me!). Very comfy and everyone loved the color.
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Fielding Flowers Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Shimmery Fun Holiday Dress
I loved this dress and really wanted to wear it, but it just wasn't flattering. It felt a little tight on top and the big full skirt, which is adorable, just wasn't doing much for me. I ended up wearing one of the other dresses. Definitely a great quality rental but for a fuller bust and wearing it to Christmas Eve service, it just wasn't the right fit for the occasion.
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Night Sailing Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Sparkly Anniversary Dress
Wore to our first wedding anniversary dinner date :) I'm typically a 4-6 but didn't even try on the 6 as the 4 fit really well and I had plenty of room for dinner! I felt fabulous. However, I have worn a lot of sequin dresses and did find that this one slightly irritated my arms at the sleeves. I think that's to be expected given the cut (has actual short sleeves). Also I noticed by the end of the night that the sequins had caught on my sheer hose... just something to keep in mind, probably wouldn't be an issue for thicker tights. These really weren't big cons overall - I really loved this rental!
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Short Shift
Vie la V
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Dresses with Pockets!
Loved this rental. My only complaint was my fault- I think the 6 would have been more comfy. The 4 fit great at the beginning of the night but was quite short on me (I prefer longer hemlines tho) and by the end of the night was really right around my bust (but I'm a 32D). So I think I should have ordered the 6 instead. Perfect for a rehearsal dinner or summer wedding.
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Lace Sierra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect!
Loved this dress! Wore to a family wedding. Both the 4 and 6 fit but wore the 6 because it was comfier! This is a typical shift cut so if you're looking for something to accentuate your waist, you will want a belt. I love the easy feel of shift dresses, especially for eating and dancing at weddings! Wouldn't change a thing about this dress. There is a cute keyhole back that I didn't realize before I rented- might have tried to put my hair up if I had thought in advance! I found it very flattering.
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Island Breeze Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute, Airy Skirt, Beautiful Color
I loved this dress! The arm holes cut a little low on me so every bra I tried showed. It was really comfortable, skirt was light and fun, would be great for a wedding and dancing. The blue is quite pretty in person.
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Blue Sea Mist Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute LBD
I would say an average rental. The sequin skirt is really tight compared to the rest of the dress. Was able to go without a bra (you could see all the ones I tried with it) and the fabric is thick enough that I didn't have to worry about it. Fun!
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Just A Taste Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Roomy and Cute
Rented for a date and thought it was a great, sturdy, roomy clutch. I easily fit my keys, phone, and little bifold with ID and a few cards. It does have a chain that is very long but I didn't mind just carrying it since I didn't were it for an active event. Nice gold color wasn't too flashy.
Yellow Brick Road Clutch
Love Moschino Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous Summer Color
Cute dress. It was comfortable, a great color, and my husband loved it. A few cons - the overall fit is strangely baggy, and as other reviewers have mentioned, the gold belt is tiny and has no stretch. Zero. I wore the 4 and I think the 2 might have been more flattering on the top, but I doubt I could have fit into the belt. (My backup size was the 6). It was so baggy on top that it kept sort of falling forward, and I felt like you could see the outline of my bra, which didn't make sense to me since it was, you know, loose. The skirt does lay sort of funny, the layers of fabric are wrapped inside each other so one side looks perfect but the other, you can tell is looped through the other layer... Kind of hard to explain. Just know that it's not exactly symmetrical. Overall I really enjoyed this rental. If you're looking for something that is a bit billowy and colorful, this is your dress - if you want to show off your curves, the only thing this will accentuate is a small waist. I recently had surgery and haven't been able to work out, so I liked that I was still my same size despite being a little self-conscious after weeks off my feet! I also rented the Yellow Brick Road Clutch which was fun to tote around and surprisingly roomy!
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Banana Pepper Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Sparkles and pearls
Loved it. Not too heavy, a little shorter than I expected (but only because I have rented several necklaces on RTR and been surprised at the large size!), and went great with my black lace dress for a date night. Got a little twisted sometimes but you can't tell given the structure of the necklace. Overall definitely a hit!
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Ladies Who Lunch Necklace
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Wasn't for me
The skirt was not flattering and proofed out at my hips only- not a good look! I expected a slim shift skirt from the pictures.
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Sophia Lace Shift
Milly
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Did not wear
I sized up for my bust based on other reviews. The 6 did sort of fit on my bust but it wasn't anything close to flattering on my lower half unfortunately. Folds hot weird places and it was weird to me that one strap has a visible hook and eye closure. Did not wear.
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Swing It Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Pretty color
I love the purple, but the dress was a little frumpy on me. I think the triangles didn't lay right or something. Not my fave but would probably look great on taller frames?
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Diamond Cut Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Great color
This was my backup dress. I wore it to a date with my husband to see Book of Mormon. It wasn't as flattering as I had hoped because it was a little right across the chest on me. Would probably add a lot of shape to a straight body type though! I loved trying something different from my usual though. My friends all liked my original dress best but my husband had no complaints :)
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Iris Lace Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Loved the detailed neckline.
Reviews said it ran big but as a big in the bust lady, I did not find that to be the case! I wore the 6 (usually a 4, sometimes a 6). Sometimes I felt the front came down and showed the tiniest top of my bra, but thankfully I had a purple one (and maybe the 4 wouldn't have done that but I felt it was too tight in the bust!). I would say order your true size especially if the bust tends to be your biggest number. This is a shift style and I love that. #wedding #purple #details
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Rustic Plum Lace Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Sparkly and a little heavy
I loved this necklace, but it was a little heavy (only realized it when I took it off after a long day)! Very sparkly, adjustable, looks quite nice and really dressed up my outfit for a formal lunch.
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Silver Bright Spot Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Very pink!
I liked this necklace but I didn't really get to wear it anywhere fun. It was larger than I expected (just slightly) and the material was a little less nice than I might have thought as well. Would make a great statement piece with a high neckline, dark-colored dress.
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Pink Hot Chip Statement Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Great sparkle on a LBD
Runs a bit big but I don't think I would've fit into an XS. I like my dresses not too short though. I liked the detail in the front. Fabric is a little heavy and by the end of the night I felt the v neck was quite deeper but overall, this was a great dress to wear to my birthday dinner date with my husband! Would definitely recommend!
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Diving In Deep Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Great crystal necklace
I LOVE this necklace. Really plays up the color of whatever outfit you're wearing. I would buy in a heartbeat!
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Crystal Cluster Necklace
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Very cute lace shift
Rented for a Valentine's Day dinner and loved it! A bit short. I didn't have any trouble with the liner. Comfy and cute. It is a shift so it does fit a little loose, but I thought it was very flattering and def shows off your legs! Would be great for a wedding guest (maybe size up for length?). Wore the smaller size because somehow the arms fit better.
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Babbet Lace Shift Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
My Husband's Favorite Dress (!!)
Rented for my husband's birthday dinner. He said it was his favorite dress he's seen me wear (aside from my wedding dress, he quickly added!). Runs smallish, I wore the 6 (usually between a 4-6). Only complaint is the pink lining stuck out well over an inch :( I had to tape the lace down and was a little afraid it would fall/the tape would stick to me (which it did). Since I just wore the dress to dinner, it was fine, but I would have been self-conscious wearing it to a more active event. Still, I loved this dress! Very comfortable, lots of room in the chest, and I wore a regular bra.
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Turn The Radio On Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute Crochet-back White Dress
This dress was cute but just OK for me overall. I rented it as my backup dress for a bridal luncheon. Ended up wearing my first pick dress, but since I had this one I wore it to a casual dinner that my mom threw for family over the wedding weekend. I didn't realize the back is sort of see-through, but I ended up wearing with a regular nude bra and you couldn't see it through the crochet in the back. Loved the pockets (always) and the neckline was really interesting, though was kind of puckering out by the end of the night. The fabric is sort of heavy. I wore in November in the south so paired with a cardigan and hose. It definitely can be played up as "bridal" or would make a great summer party dress. Just be thinking about your bra options!
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Jolene Dress
Ali Ro
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Beautiful Silvery Lace Dress
I honestly can't remember at this point whether I wore the 4 or the 6, but I remember thinking they fit largely the same. Very flowy and a fun-to-wear dress. I should have worn with a bra that cut in more - in some of the pictures from the side you could see the sides of my bra, oops. Wore to my bridal luncheon and felt very much the part. Note that this sucker is short!! I am just 5'2 and dresses are almost never too short on me. Definitely pulled a Marilyn (or two) in the parking lot... but I did have hose on so that made me feel a little less risqué. Paired with glittery flats (not pictured) because I wanted my feet to be ready to dance the night away at the wedding the next day. I loved this dress - works great for petite frames and for larger chests.
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So Delicate Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect Sparkle for Bridal Luncheon
I rented these to wear with an Erin Featherstone dress for a bridal luncheon my aunts threw (I was the bride). These were the perfect sparkly accessory, a little larger than expected but definitely made a statement and were different from anything I would have picked out myself.
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Luminosity Pearl Earrings
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Sparkly but too long for me!
I rented this for NYE and ended up going with my backup dress. This dress is SO sparkly and lovely. However, I felt the skirt was too long for me and emphasized my hips (though looking at the picture of when I tried it on, I think I like it more now than I did then). It looked much better when I taped it up just an inch or so - but I was hosting the party and did not want to run the risk of my hem falling as I was running around. I got the 4 and the 6 and did not really notice any size difference except the length, so I would have worn the 4. I also didn't love the built-in belt, which cut my short torso even more than usual. This would be great for taller girls. I did love that I could wear a regular bra with it, and the color of the sparkles was unique (and very mermaid-like). If they made it in petite sizes I'd definitely have worn it!
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Mermaid Lagoon Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Black Sparkly Magic Dress. Perfect NYE Frock!
I am in love with this dress. It was my backup dress for NYE and I originally thought that the top was too large, but with the help of a different (racerback) bra, it fit much better. (Unusual for me as I usually have to size up to fit my chest.) I think it is more flattering that it is not super tight (on my frame, anyway). It photographs beautifully, more black/silvery than the picture. I would buy this. The skirt is very twirly but not too full. Fabric is not itchy. I loved the length, but I am short and like longer dresses - I guess if you are very tall, it might be too short, and if you usually rock a mini, you might think it's too long. A few cons - the zipper was kind of hard to get undone, and it only goes halfway down the dress (so if you have larger hips, you should put it over your head). Some of the sequins weren't securely attached and there were a few dark strings hanging off. All easily fixable. I was nervous about the keyhole laying flat on my chest but it stayed in place all night.
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Celeb Status Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect Sparkly Bachelorette Dress
You want to wear this for your bachelorette/birthday/other party that spotlights YOU. It's comfy and sparkly and just so much fun to wear. Thanks again RTR!
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Pink Spotlight Dress
Versus by Versace
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous Lace Dress
I am in love with this dress!! Sad to send it back. The fit was great and I agree with other reviewers, it runs large. I am usually a 4 (sometimes a 6 because of my bust) but the 2 fit great. I also tried the 4 but it bunched a little in my waist so I opted for the 2. I thought it was a little short but I don't usually wear short dresses so I might just be biased. Really comfortable, not at all itchy, I got so many compliments and felt gorgeous in this dress. Perfect for a fall wedding. This was my second RTR experience and I am definitely hooked now!!! It was so easy.
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Portrait of Elegance Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Sparkly Earrings
I rarely accessorize - these were great paired with a lace dress at a fall wedding.
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Teardrop Pearl Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect sparkle dress to ring in the New Year!
I did love this dress- it's super sparkly, was really comfortable (sequins bothered me a tiny bit at the beginning of the night but I got used to them), and I could wear a regular bra with it (hooray!!). However, I think it's been pretty hyped so I just want to note a few things in my review! :) -I am usually a 4/6; 4 fit great. I wouldn't order a full size down but if you're in between sizes, err on the smaller isde. -Length: I thought it was a great, classy length, hitting me just above the knee (and I'm pretty short, with basically no torso). If you're planning on wearing to a bachelorette/club or something you might think it's long but for a more formal affair, it does show a bit of cleavage so I think the longer length balances it out. -The color isn't really what it's like on the model photo - I'm including a picture of the fabric close up because I couldn't tell what exactly I was in for. It's sort of got a rose gold sheen, and the sequens don't entirely cover the dress, which has sort of a nude backing. I paired with nude heels but I agree with other reviewers- too much gold-gold against this dress might clash. -The 2 that I ordered had someone else's hair all in the sequins. Eww. I'm glad the 4 fit better. -Finally, the zipper is really tough, maybe due to wear/use, but I think there are seams along the zipper that make it hard to zip even if there's plenty of space. I was really afraid that the 4 zipper would break as we tried to force it over the horizontal seam a couple of inches from the top. Minor issue but I hate when dresses are cut like that. This was my first RTR experience and I will definitely be using the service again! I don't think I'd rent this dress again, however, just because it wasn't as flattering on me as I've seen it on some other girls! Also note that it's really popular. At my party, one guest mentioned that she had almost rented the same dress for it! Haha!
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Great statement but pretty heavy on my ears
Earrings are great, but heavy. I'm not used to wearing heavy earrings and I really felt they pulled my earlobes down. I put them in right before the party and barely lasted four hours in them. Bummer! But maybe if you're used to wearing heavier jewelry you won't be uncomfortable. I rented with the Fifth Avenue Showstopper dress and I thought the total outfit was great- just heavier than expected.
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Anne Crystal Teardrops
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D