Karen's Reviews
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15 reviews
Conservative yet stylish
Comfortable and classy dress. True to size. Paired with black tights and looked great.
Floral Livi Shift
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
One of my favorite clutches
This envelope clutch does not disappoint! I've previously rented the sky blue color, but this white floral patterned version was extra special! Holds phone, keys, credit cards etc safely and securely. The Leo clutches are all A+!
White Floral Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Super cozy, but runs large
Super cozy vest that will definitely keep you nice and cozy in the winter. Beware, it runs large. Medium was huge on me, so I'll be returning.
Grey Aderyn Vest
BB Dakota
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Classy with unique details
Rented this dress for my company's holiday party. Loved the Hi-Lo hem and the gorgeous fabric. The color was more teal than green, and the flecks of gold added a nice accent - like someone else mentioned, sort of like a festive camo print! I actually also really liked the solid black fabric on the back - made for a nice color blocking effect. The dress runs small, so size up for your backup, else you might end up with the dreaded armpit fat as the top straps are cut a little bit on the diagonal. My backup size ended up fitting perfectly and I loved how the top portion fit. The dress also has pockets which is my favorite thing! Overall, I really loved this dress. Perfectly classy with just enough unique details to make it interesting and fun!
Gabi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful earrings for a holiday party
This was my mystery bling and it was a beautiful complement to my dress. Not too small and not too big, with a beautiful sparkle. They were not heavy at all and are perfect to go with an updo or side-do. Felt very glamorous wearing them! Would recommend for any special occassion.
Ella Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous dress! Worth the tight waistband!
This dress is absolutely gorgeous! I rented it for a Fall wedding and it has just the right amount of coverage and weight to it for the slightly chillier weather. The colors are perfection and I loved the gold threading and pops of blue throughout. The hi-low hem was a lot of fun and the skirt had a nice fullness to it. The pockets were a nice plus and I was able to carry my phone around all night without any worry of it falling out. As others have mentioned though, there is little to no stretch in the waistband. Although the 46 had slightly more give, the top portion was simply too big and falling off my shoulders. I ended up wearing the 44 and by the end of the night, it must of loosened slightly or I got used to it, because it didn't bother me too much. I was able to sit, eat, and dance without really focusing on it. Overall, I really loved this dress. Worth the splurge in rental price! Definitely one of my favorites!
Swerve Print Dress
Christian Pellizzari
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute, but small
This was my mystery swag that I rented for a wedding. The bag, if in mint condition, is a really beautiful gold and would match nicely with any dress. Unfortunately, it arrived slightly mangled and with some of the bead-like details damaged or snagged. Eventually, I was able to bend it carefully back into shape by tugging on the metal frame. I feel like the disformity might have happened during shipping and could have been prevented if they simply stuffed some tissue paper inside or put it in a box. So for the condition it arrived in, I deducted one star. The other star is deducted because although it says it can fit a standard iPhone, it definitely doesn't fit a regular iPhone 6. Held my keys and lipstick quite nicely, but not much else. The clasp was also quite difficult to close and open.
Member Fit Notes
Gold Mesh Glam Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Classy and elegant dress!
Beautiful dress! From the pictures, you might think the dress is stretchy and made from some heavier material, but it was actually very lightweight and flowy. Perfect for the summer! There's no stretch though, so I went with the backup large size. The medium fit fine while standing up, but was a bit snug in the waist and tight in the sleeves. I wanted a bit of a looser look and to be more comfortable eating, sitting, and hugging, so I sized up and felt much better while still looking cute. The pattern of the dress is beautiful and the color outside in natural light is more beautiful than in the pictures. I tried to add a photo of the sun hitting the dress and you can see it's almost more of a royal blue. The skirt had nice pleats and folds and tied in the front in a nice drapey bow to hide my stomach. I felt both classy and sexy in this dress and think it would work wonderfully for many different occassions!
Navy Floral Mix and Mingle Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect! Rented for my wedding!
Super happy with the matching necklace and earrings I rented for my wedding. The necklace had a few adjustable lengths and fit perfectly. The earrings were the perfect size and looked so elegant. A beautiful set to rent together. I was sad to return them!
Pearl Post Drop Earrings
Marchesa Jewelry
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous necklace and earring set for my wedding!
Super happy with the matching necklace and earrings I rented for my wedding. The necklace had a few adjustable lengths and fit perfectly. I'm not a fan of full blown pearl necklaces with wedding dresses, so this sparkly number was perfect for me and added just the right amount of bling! The earrings were the perfect size and looked so elegant. A beautiful set to rent together. I was sad to return them!
Pearl Crystal Collar Necklace
Marchesa Jewelry
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Nice dress, but better for more busty figures
I had my eye on this dress for the longest time and was excited to wear it for my rehearsal dinner after seeing the great reviews. Pros: Great red color, good length, and actually super comfortable Cons: I wore a size 8 which was the perfect size for me except in the bust area. The bust area just seemed too loose, but a size down would have been too tight everywhere else. If you are a busty lady, it would probably fit great, but for me the dress felt a little saggy in the chest area. Overall, still a nice dress, but I was a little disappointed with the fit on me personally.
Rouge Suzette Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect dress to wear to a wedding!
This photo does not do this dress justice! The color is so beautiful and vibrant and the dress has a great shape. More fitted on the top and then a poofed out skirt. The skirt has perfectly placed folds in front that help hide any concerns you might have in the stomach area. And pockets! Oh how I love a fancy dress with pockets! I received so many compliments on that alone! Like other reviewers have said, the dress runs large, so I recommend ordering your backup size one size down. That is what I ended up wearing. Overall, I loved this dress - my favorite RTR so far!
Oscar Wild Dinner Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Mystery swag!
This was my mystery swag selected by the stylist to go with a super colorful Nicole Miller dress. I loved this clutch! It has pockets for credit cards and I fit a ton of things in there without it getting bulky at all! The zipper style edges did tend to get caught in the lace of my dress so I would be careful what you pair with it. I think this clutch is awesome though and can be dressed up and down. Would rent again!
Sky Blue Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun colorful dress!
I wore the size 8 and it fit really well. I loved the bright colors - something I normally don't wear. The dress was just a tad on the short side. Another inch would have been perfect, but overall not too bad. The zipper is a little tricky, but manageable. The lace trim on the bottom of the skirt would oddly stick up every now and again, but I think I was the only one who could notice it. Overall, I enjoyed this rental. It's super cute and fun. Paired with the mystery swag sky blue Rebecca Minkoff envelope clutch. Great selection by the stylist!
Member Fit Notes
Confetti Flower Lace Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Rented for company holiday party
Typically size 10, but the top was a bit too large. Backup Size 8 worked great! Loved the black and gold pattern and the just open enough back. Dress was on the short side when sitting down, but i paired it with tights and boots and it looked great. As some people have mentioned, the back can get unclasped, but was easily fixed with a discreet safety pin. Overall, really loved the dress!
Gold Leaf Dress
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B