Shelly's Reviews
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Lela Rose never disappoints
This isn't the first or the last Lela Rose dress I've rented from RTR. They never disappoint. Due to the structured underlayer of the bodice, it was a bit snugger than past rentals, but I still consider it true to size.
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Fleur de Lis Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Surprise winner
The necklace I had originally ordered wasn't returned in time so a RTR stylist sent me this necklace instead. Viewing it online, I thought it might be too big. However, the large center jewels weren't overwhelming and the overall look was classy rather than gaudy. Props to the RTR stylists for selecting a great backup!
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Angelica Necklace
Dannijo
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Ladylike in Lela Rose
I've rented several Lela Rose dresses from RTR and keep renting because of her classic, ladylike designs. This dress is a bit more sparkly (gold threading throughout) in person than it appears on the website, but it doesn't make it look overwhelming or cheap.
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Icing On The Cake Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Looks like a million bucks!
I was obsessed with this dress! The colorblocking makes it very slimming and the fabric is thick enough to hold everything in. I loved wearing it and hated to send it back. I would definitely rent another dress from this designer in the future.
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Mind Trance Dress
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Edgy glamour
This necklace added a bit of toughness to an otherwise very ladylike dress. I received compliments all evening so it definitely gets noticed.
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Rock of Love Necklace
Gerard Yosca
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Simple and classy
This dress has simple lines and a lovely drape. The fabric is very stretchy. The draping at the bottom was a little awkward to arrange and kept falling down. It wasn't a major issue, but would probably lay better on a taller woman. The dress was showing a bit of wear with some snags, especially on the sleeves (the bodice is double layered while the sleeves are single layered), but luckily the draping made them unnoticeable.
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Natural Blend Dress
Calvin Klein Collection
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Stunning and classy
This necklace was absolutely stunning. I received compliments all night. I hated to send it back and would definitely rent it again.
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Into the Night Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Colorblocking fun!
The pink on the top of the dress is a little darker in person and be aware that the dress is a very light wool. Luckily the wedding I attended was freezing because the fabric would really show sweat stains. The dress itself is very pretty with fun details like the bright red flouncy underskirt. However, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because in both dress sizes I rented, the invisible zipper was super difficult to zip. This zipper issue had nothing to do with the fit of the dress, but it made me opt to wear the larger size so I'd be less panicky getting out of it at the end of the night.
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Anything Goes Dress
sophie theallet
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Statement piece
This necklace was super shiny and pretty, but it was just a bit too big for me. Definitely a statement piece and would likely look amazing with a simple outfit.
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Byzantine Motif Necklace
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Amazing print
This dress was really gorgeous in person and I really wanted to love it, but the fit was a bit odd. Perhaps it's just not suited to my body type and would look better on someone much more straight and narrow. The size 10 fit well everywhere else, but was a bit snug in the hips. I opted to wear the 12 so I wouldn't be yanking it down all evening. However the 12 was just a bit too large all over, especially in the shoulders and bust. It still looked good, but I was expecting great.
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Bird Of Paradise Dress
Matthew Williamson
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Perfect Accessory!
I've rented several pieces by Alexis Bittar and consistently love them all! This necklace was no exception. The metallic colors make it bold, but the design is surprisingly delicate. I received several compliments and would gladly rent it again.
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Dune Dust Necklace
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Instant glamor
The photos of the dress don't do it justice -- the pattern and knit work are amazing in person. The fit is extremely forgiving and the dress lays perfectly. This won't be my last Missoni rental!
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Push Come To Shove Sheath
Missoni
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Lovely!
The dress is gorgeous in person with vibrant colors and a painterly pattern. It was the perfect choice for an art museum members event. The fabric has a bit of stretch and you can wear a normal bra underneath. The size 4 also fit just fine -- honestly the only reason I opted to wear the 6 was that it was brand new with the tags still on it. Didn't want to send it back!
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Splish Splash Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
2 necklaces in 1!
I rented this to go with the Lela Rose Splish Splash dress -- it worked perfectly! The translucent white reverses to black so it's like having two necklaces (however, rest assured, you can't tell it's reversible while it's being worn). Would definitely recommend this versatile piece.
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Mod Link Necklace
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
My friends thought the cuff was gorgeous and it looked fabulous with my dress.
This cuff was the mystery bling I ordered to go along with my dress rental. The cuff is much more sparkly than it appears in its photo and looks very high end. It also has a hidden hinge on the side for a perfect fit -- I have small wrists and I'm often concerned bracelets will be too big and slip off -- no worries here. Based on this experience, I'll definitely order mystery bling with my rental again!
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Polished Gold Links Cuff
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Very flattering and perfect for a night out -- I felt like a million bucks
I never thought I could pull off a bandage style dress, but I thought I'd give it a chance for a trip to Las Vegas. The dress hugged all the right places and held in my middle. The fit is definitely snug, though, so if you prefer looser fitting dresses, look to another style.
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Classic Swirl Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
This is a gorgeous, gorgeous dress! I wore it to a charity event and got compliments all evening -- I couldn't help but feel fabulous! Be aware that the bodice is very fitted. I usually wear a S and have trouble filling out the tops of strapless dresses, but I had to size up to the M in this dress and it stayed up perfectly.
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Gold Peacock Lace Dress
Haute Hippie
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
The dress is absolutely gorgeous, but runs very, very small! Like the previous reviewer, neither my first size nor my larger backup size fit, in fact I couldn't even zip it up. Luckily I ordered a second style... Can't recommend this dress unless you're built like the model in the photo...
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Piece of Art Dress
Christian Siriano
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B
Too heavy
These earrings came as my "mystery bling" item. They are super pretty and matched my dress perfectly, but were unfortunately too heavy. I didn't end up wearing them.
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Jet Ombre Bacall Earrings
Elizabeth Cole
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34B