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Fit well but long
The 12 fit my chest (where the 10 was too small) but the 12 was way too long even with 4” heels- wish a Short version would have been available I wore it and felt good in in but would have preferred it a little shorter
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Lace Mermaid Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Great for a baby shower
I can't remember if I wore the medium or large, but at 21 weeks pregnant and up a bit from my pre-pregnancy weight, this dress fit well, was comfortable and made me feel good.
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Yellow Floral Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Made me feel beautiful at 30 weeks pregnant
At 30 weeks pregnant (and up about 20 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight), I had to wear the large, and it fit well except for it bunching up a little bit in the back (at the lower laces) which only bothered me when I went into the bathroom and saw it in the mirror. I felt beautiful in this dress and got so many compliments. I would rent this dress again not pregnant and probably feel even more comfortable in the medium.
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Navy Tiered Lace Dress
KENDALL + KYLIE
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Too small
I didn't wear the medium or the large because they were both too small - I couldn't zip all the way up and they were also too long.
Bright Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36D
Lacy loveliness
The dress ran a little small but fit me well. The zipper was a little tough to get over the one part with extra material and my bra was slightly visible, but it was also tan so it wasn't that noticeable.
Multicolor Vedette Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36D
I felt like a million bucks
The dress fit great (true to size), had a great v-neck and I loved the open back! I was also 16 weeks pregnant when I wore it and still felt super sexy! I couldn't wear a bra, but used the lining inserts from a bathing suit and double-sided tape to prevent my nipples from showing through and to keep my boobs in place. It was a little short, but I was ok with that. The choker got a little tight when I bent over but wasn't too annoying and I didn't have to bend too much. I would rent this again for sure!!
Green Lily Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36D
Hot, hot, hot
Smoking hot dress that only requires some double-sided tape :)
Visions Skater Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36D
Flattering and fun
Great dress for a wedding guest. Very flattering fit and comfortable!
Cadee Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful and colorful
I love this dress! I didn't end up wearing it for my baby shower because I thought it was too much (with the print and being long at 30 weeks pregnant), but I wish I had. I ended up going with another dress that I bought, but then when I came home, I took a picture in this dress with my pregnancy sign for my 30 week picture. I will definitely consider renting this dress for another occasion.
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Spring Darling Maxi Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36D+
Great Easter dress
The color orange is much brighter than it appears in the picture on RTR, but I actually loved the color. The dress also fit great, very true to size and was comfortable and flattering.
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Katrina Blouson Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Cute dress for bridal shower guest
Fit true to size, but the skirt was a little longer than I prefer.
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Into Focus Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Cute dress for a baby shower guest
Fit true to size and cute.
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Mai Tai Time Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Cute for Bachelorette party guest
I went with the 10, because although it fits true to size, the 8 was too tight in the chest for me. Very cute, A-line dress with lavendar slip and bright pink lace overlay. Very cute and flattering.
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Secret Escape Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Skirt was a little longer and puffier than I prefer, but still cute
I wish I had gone with the 8, but the 10 fit OK. The skirt of the dress was a little longer and puffier than I prefer, but it was still cute.
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Crossing Florals Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Great dress for wedding guest
Fits true to size. Wish I would have rented the 8 instead of the 10, but the 10 still fit OK.
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Red Lace Dahlia Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Cute dress for a baby shower guest
Runs a little small, so get a size bigger as your back up size.
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Payton Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Great dress for a wedding guest!
The color of this dress is even better than shown in the picture on RTR, it fits true to size and is really flattering and comfortable.
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On Cloud Nine Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Perfect dress for Diner en Blanc!
Fits true to size and the actual color is off white, but in pictures, it looks white. I usually wear an 8, but I went with the 10 because I'm pregnant. The 10 was a little big, but still fit OK.
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Milace Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D+
Great everyday bag.
It has 5+ different pockets to organize your things and it is a great size.
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Black Leroy Satchel Bag
Botkier
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
The color, criss-cross back and pockets were awesome!
The dress was tight around my chest and there was so much extra material below the waist that it was a little puffier than I typically like. The color, criss-cross back and pockets were awesome! I also felt most comfortable when my hands were in the pockets because it flattened out the bottom part better.
Blue Lines Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Great color and great looking bag for everyday use
I used this bag often and loved the way it looked. The color and style was awesome, but it was a little cumbersome to get things in and out of it because of the top flap with the buckle.
Blue Hayden Satchel
Gigi New York
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Cute dress for baby shower guest
The dress fit ok. It was fine up top, but looser and longer below my waist than I expected. It was comfortable and I got some compliments, but I didn't think it was the most flattering style on me. I love the lace, the Orange color and the texture of the Orange the most.
Summer Lovin Swirl Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Beautiful dress for a wedding guest
Fits true to size and pretty flattering. The skirt is very fluffy but still looks good and the dress is very comfortable. I highly recommend this dress. Note: I thought it was black from the pictures on here, but it's navy blue.
Sweet Talk Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36C
Great wedding guest dress
Fit well and looked great. Got a lot of compliments! The zipper was very easy to get up and down. The only con was that the back of the skirt stuck up more than necessary and when I stood up after sitting, a few people felt the need to tell me my dress was sticking up. My butt wasn't hanging out or anything though, so it wasn't that bad. Just made me check it each time I got up from sitting.
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Time of Your Life Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Awesome statement earrings
Nice sized and not too heavy!
Antique Viola Drop Earrings
Tom Binns
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Great dress for a wedding guest
Pros: dress ran true to size, fit well, had pockets and looked great! Cons: parts of the lace didn't sit well and looked a little frayed, the zipper was very difficult (part of the material was ripped which made it very difficult to get up and down past that point).
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Lace Sierra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Really pretty but heavy
I loved these earrings. They looked fabulous with the gold dress I wore, but they were pretty heavy, especially when I was dancing.
Park Floral Chandelier Earring
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
I didn't end up wearing this dress
I didn't end up wearing this dress because it was too similar to the bridesmaids' dresses and I liked the other dress I rented more anyway.
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Olinda Ocean Gown
Carlos Miele
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute and colorful dress
Super-cute design and loved the back, but it was a little snug at the upper waist area.
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May Flowers Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress for a wedding guest
I tried on the 8, but it was too long and a little too big. I ended up wearing the 6 which fit perfectly. It was so sparkly and I got so many compliments!
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress for beach party
True to size and fit well. I didn't get many pictures of me in the dress though, so this is the best I have to share.
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Fun in the Sun Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Super cute and has pockets
The dress fit very well, but was very long. I am 5' 2" and even with 5" heels, this dress was a little too long for me. I loved the color and the fact that it had pockets, and it was super cute.
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Mia Maxi
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Very versatile dress
This dress worked well for 3 different events I had in one day (ordination at church, graduation party and reception). The back was out so I wore a sweater for church and had a bandeau to cover my bra for the other 2 events. It was pretty long but at 5'2" with a 5" wedge, it was perfect. There were a full pulls in the dress when I got it and some strings hanging from the slit, but nothing too noticeable and I still got plenty of compliments on it.
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Breeze Ruffle Maxi
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress for a wedding guest
Fit well and looked great, but the boning on the left side broke through the material before I got it, and it was stabbing me all night. There were also pulls in the dress and at least one bead missing from the belt toward the back, but they weren't that noticeable, and I still got a lot of compliments on the dress. The size 8 that I rented should have at least the boning fixed before it's sent out to anyone else.
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Dance With Me Dress
Vera Wang Lavender
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect wedding accessory!
Nice-sized clutch that everyone loved and complimented me on!
Happily Ever After Clutch
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
I wore this dress for our wedding rehearsal dinner and it was perfect!
The 8 was a little tight but the 10 was too big. I went with the 8 and felt like I looked really great in it. My upper arms right below my armpits got a little irritated from the material being somewhat scratchy. All-in-all, I would highly recommend this dress!
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Scarletta Lace Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Classy and comfortable dress!
I could have worn either the small or medium. Both fit very similarly. The medium was a little longer, so for the occasion I was wearing it for, that seemed more appropriate. I got a lot of compliments, but didn't have a chance to take any pictures in it.
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Guilty As Charged Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect dress for bachelorette dinner!
Ran true to size and very flattering. Neckline was great, and I could wear a regular bra instead of a strapless bra which was awesome.
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Dancing Til Daylight Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress for a bachelorette party!
I wore this dress for a friend's bachelorette party. The dress ran a little small, but I felt more comfortable by wearing a sleeveless sweater over top. It was very flattering, but got twisted a few times when I went from sitting to standing.
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Ibiza Lights Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
I felt like a million bucks in this dress!
I wore this dress for my #bachelorette party and it was so incredibly flattering! It is very low cut so you need a deep plunge bra, and it is super tight so I had to eat light, but it was so worth it!!
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Citrus Flamingo Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D