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Gorgeous dress, sure to capture the room!
True story: I was a little bitter about not being asked to be in my sister-in-law's wedding and wanted to wear a knock-out dress to feel better about it. While I wouldn't recommend that coping strategy, I would recommend this dress! PROS: - lush red color - weighty fabric and a flattering cut for any shape - doesn't need any fancy accessories or slimming undergarments - warm enough for colder days/nights CONS: - super low-cut, you will need dress tape or plan to wear a high quality bralette to bring the neckline up (maybe not a con, but it became a problem for me as I didn't have much to fill it out with and ended up practically gluing it to my chest) - it will arrive pretty wrinkle, so plan on packing wrinkle-release or a steamer - there were a lot of pulls in the satin fabric. No one else seemed to notice, but a more critical crowd may have. - it is a show-stopper, so if you don't want to be the center of attention, don't wear it ;)
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Oxblood Manor Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
SO. MANY. COMPLIMENTS.
I've rented a lot of things from RTR, but this is the only one that I can truly say I wish I could keep forever. It was a perfect fit, and I have never received so many compliments (except when I wore an electric blue jumpsuit to a wedding last summer, but then again jumpsuits are always a hit, haha)! If you are bustier, size up as there is no give. The pockets are nice and big, which I needed because I was running a benefit dinner. The material is super quality and weighty. The cut is incredibly flattering. I literally have nothing bad to say about this dress except that I had to take it off at the end of the night.
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Greta Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
This jacket was a perfect rental for a weekend in New York! Pairs well with casual and formal wear!
I have problems with jacket fits, but this was a dream. I was strapped for space in my carry-on, so I didn't want to have to pack a whole extra jacket for the one day that it was going to be raining while I was in the city. This jacket was a perfect rental! It is high-quality and easy to wear. It kept me stylish and dry while traveling to-and-fro, while strolling the city during the day, and on my way to a show in the evening. Will rent again!
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Terracotta Collar Trench Coat
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Heavy but GORGEOUS
PROS: Great quality Sparkly and glamorous and gorgeous (i.e. everything you want fancy earrings to be) CONS: A little heavy, but not heavier than expected I loved these and was sad to see them go!
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Deco Crystal Teardrops
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Such a fun experience and way to save on fantastic accessories!
I got these killer drop earrings. I will definitely use the mystery bling more in the future. If like me, you are willing to go a little dramatic or wild with the accessories, or maybe you don't know what to pick for yourself? Go for this! You won't regret it!
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Total. Knockout.
To be honest, I was SUPER nervous about renting this jumpsuit. I have never rented/worn one, but I wanted to really bring it at this wedding of people I consider to be very fashionable. So I took a leap of faith (sort of, I also rented a backup dress that I ended up wearing to the rehearsal dinner, haha!) and rented it. PROS: I have never gotten so many compliments on an outfit from men. I mean it, everyone, ladies and gents alike, was giving me mad props and compliments. I was frequently told it was "on point" - which it was ;). The color is so incredibly gorgeous and rich in person. You can accessorize it with just about anything - I went with less is more. It made tearing up the dance floor such fun since I didn't have to worry about accidentally flashing anything. The fabric was just stretchy enough to be comfortable and form-fitting in the right places without being clingy. The length was about an 1" shorter than I would have preferred, but it still worked well with heels. Going to the bathroom was totally doable alone. CONS: This thing came wrinkled as a pug. I should have taken a picture. I pretty much gave it a wrinkle-release bath and everything fell out just fine, but just be prepared for that. Also, where the fabric creases when you sit, will wrinkle slightly throughout the night, but nothing too noticeable. SIZING: If you have a moderate to long torso, size up. Do not worry about being busty, the back is open and will stretch to fit in most cases. I wore the MR. Although it was a little loose in the waist, It fit perfectly everywhere else. I got a lot of comments that it fit like a glove. The SR on the other hand, was way too short in the torso. If you are on the fence and scouring reviews looking for a jumpsuit that you can feel confident about renting like I was, the look no further. Take the leap. Give this one a try! You will not regret it!
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Classic Blue Silvia Solid Jumpsuit
Karina Grimaldi
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
This has paid for itself several times over.
I have been renting a lot for wedding season and this has been 100% worth it. Saved me plenty of money on shipping and insurance. Highly recommend!
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Rent the Runway PRO
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful! This dress was a super comfortable compliment magnet.
The bodice of this dress fit a little snug, but I didn't mind. However, if you have a bigger chest or a stouter ribcage or something you may want to size up. On that note, the neckline was too low-cute for my taste, so I paired it with a lace bralette and it still looked great. Truthfully, this dress was very comfortable and was easy to wear and accessorize. I was a little worried about the length, as sum complained about it being too short, but at 5'8" I found the length on the 2R to be perfect with flats! You could easily dress this up with the right shoes and accessories. I did a sort of day to night thing and wore it alone to a rehearsal dinner, then threw on a chambray button down to go out for casual drinks and it worked out perfectly. Like I said before, this dress was a compliment magnet -- all the girls loved it!
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Crinkle Chiffon Floral Dress
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
A little shorter and bulkier than I anticipate, but overall a fantastic accessory.
This ring is just fabulous! I wish I could keep it! Classic taste with a unique twist. I highly recommend it with any modern, minimalist, or other on-trend styles. It looks fantastic against bold solids. I think it's roughly a size 6.5. It fit comfortably on my right ring finger. It does have a split on the under side, so that gives you a little flex with the size. It is a little more squat than I expected based on the picture, so it can feel a little bulky on your finger, but that didn't bother me at all and it still looked great!
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T Bar Marble Ring
Luv Aj
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Super flattering cut and gorgeous rich fabric.
I absolutely ADORED this dress. I thought it fit true to size, but the bust was a perfect fit for my B's. So, if you are bustier I would recommend sizing up. I wore it sans bra and had zero issues - and I nip out constantly, so you know it's legit. (I could have worn the 4 confidently, but I like the bodices on my dresses to be snug, so I stuck with the 2.) The skirt has great volume and is a perfect length, in my opinion. The fabric is just as rich and colorful in person. And it has real POCKETS! What's not to love?? I paired it with silver shoes, silver necklace, and turquoise earrings. Although, funny story, I originally bought this for a wedding and had picked out blue shoes and gold accessories to go with it, and they looked great, too. Due to airline problems, we never made it to the wedding, but our bags did. Luckily, I carried on the dress, and my husband and I decided to make the best of it and went out on a date at the theatre in town. I kept getting compliments on it all night. It made me feel so confident and chic. I cannot recommend this dress enough.
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Floral Element Dress
Parker
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B