Elizabeth's Reviews
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17 reviews
Comfortable and stylish
Dress fit really comfortably if maybe a little baggy in the hips. Could probably have sized down though the larger size allowed for a lot of air flow which was helpful on a hot night dancing.
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Divine Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pretty low cut, love the flare.
Once again, I could have worn the medium, but was having to get in and out of this one on my own for a girls weekend and wouldn't risk a tighter zipper. Perhaps because it was just slightly big and the straps were therefore a little long it was VERY low cut. I actually did manage to wear a bra with it (to try and ensure good coverage), but it was thick enough that you wouldn't have to if you can't find one to work. LOVED the silhouette and it was very flattering. Fabric is somewhat stretchy and I could definitely have gone for the medium had I been renting normally (not Update) and gotten a backup size.
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Izabella Dress
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Zipper is a pain, but otherwise a great dress
I probably could have worn a medium if it weren't for the fact that the zipper on this dress is as much of a pain as everyone said it was and I just wasn't willing to risk it being tougher. The dress is thick and lined nicely up top so I went without a bra and once I got it zipped it was plenty comfortable. I got LOTS of compliments and felt amazing in it. I recommend this one!
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Yellow Sheath Dress
Harlyn
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Flattering without being overly revealing
I'm generally an 8 in "real life" and an 8-10 in RTR dresses so I ordered this in a Medium and Large. The medium fit perfectly with a bit of room (don't think it's meant to fit tightly anyway). I'm larger chested and the high neckline and bunched top meant I could go bra-less with this and not feel like I was being indecent, paired with the longer hem, it was a great Easter dress. I will say it was a bit shorter in front than in the pictures (especially when sitting down), but then again I'm pushing 5'9" and have a longer torso so that's not uncommon. Overall, a great dress and I would rent again!
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Wild Flower Midi Dress
Wish
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Flattering but low cut!
This dress is fantastic. It's a nice fabric, heavy enough that I don't need a sweater around the office and with a nice flare to the skirt. It's got enough stretch to be comfortable throughout the day. The only down side is that I had intended to wear it to mass and had to change that plan because it's SO low cut. I might be less so if you're less busty, but I had to wear a cami underneath to make it work appropriate. Also, the ties are SUPER long. I understand what people mean by having to wrap it twice because the bow I tied was so long it was hitting my knee until I wrapped the ties around again. Very cute. Just like in the photos.
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Navy Wrap Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great fit, flattering, but short!
These just looked fun and went nicely with a jacket I rented. I wear a 29 in Lucky jeans and a 30 in most other things so I ordered the 30. The fit in the waist/through the thigh is great. They're "very skinny" (as per their label) once on, but they certainly didn't feel tight going on and the waist is at a nice height/with enough give such that there's no muffin top effect. The only down side is that they are short and stop 2-3 inches above my ankles even. I'm 5'8", maybe 5'9" if you're being generous and I'm standing up straight, so I'm tall, but not a giant. It's winter, so I'll probably be wearing them with tall socks/boots so it's not a problem this time around, but if I had intended to style them as the model did, they would be way too short. They're really more like ankle pants and there would be NO WAY you could cuff them.
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The Red Mercer Jeans
BLANKNYC
Size Worn: 30
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Adorable, needs pins to stay shut in the front.
I rented this for our Tahitian vacation and got a lot of compliments. The only slightly risky part was that the front is held shut with just a single snap (which wasn't very stiff, so it popped open easily). I'm a bit bustier than average so I decided an extra safety pin there was a good precaution. Loved the pockets!
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Nantucket Morning Romper
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great Casual Dress
I rented this for a vacation and when I tried it on it seemed almost a little tent-like, but that was before I found the belt. For all the reviews that complained about the lack of belt, they do actually send it to you, it's just packed elsewhere in the carrier (try the side mesh pockets). Otherwise, this dress is great, really loose/comfortable, pockets, a nice fabric. I can see how it might wrinkle easily, so we'll see how it travels.
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Yellow Floral Faux Wrap Dress
Moon River
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
The top is not meant for busty women
I'm glad I listened to the reviews on this and ordered a size up because it's very true that the top is rather tight on my 34DD chest making the cleavage on this a bit more "in your face" than in the photo. The rest of the dress is great, loose and flowy (LOVE pockets) and my husband certainly isn't complaining that the ladies are a bit more "in your face", but I'm not they would have fit in the smaller size.
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Striped Marissa Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
I was definitely "the lady in red"
I listened to the reviews and ordered my usual size of 8 despite my typical inclination to size up in things that are more form fitting and I'm glad I did. The shoulders were just slightly loose. Any larger and there would have been gaps at the top (and I'm a fairly large-chested person). I wasn't able to wear a bra (the arm holes cut in a bit too far for a regular bra), but it was lined heavily enough it wasn't a problem. My husband LOVED this dress on me and I felt amazing. Definitely showed off all my curves!
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Red Gallagher Dress
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfortable and stylish for a day on the town.
I rented this for a day downtown going from wandering the city to dinner at a nice restaurant. It was perfect, comfortable, not too hot etc. I got the Large as my backup size and I will say that , when I tried it on, it bagged in the chest (and I am not small chested)/stomach and the armholes gaped, so I can see how some of the reviews questioned the fit up top. The medium was perfect though so clearly the size dictates the fit.
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Blue Striped Olivia Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great dress for a garden party. Good coverage without being too hot!
I wore this dress to an outdoors garden party type event. I was a little concerned that actual sleeves might prove too hot on a summer evening but the fabric is so light and airy that it wasn't a problem. I'm tall (ish) so it was perhaps a BIT short in the back for your Granny's high tea, but other than that, it was perfect. I got lots of compliments on it and there was much disappointment that I wouldn't be keeping it!
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Garden Floral Asymmetrical Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Back creates odd/unflattering folds
I got this dress as a backup and did NOT wear it to the actual event. I probably should have worn/do wear an 8L, but that wasn't available. So they sent the 10R. The dress was fine (though short) but it was the back that was awful. The mesh sections in the back were clearly too long for my torso but being sewn from the waist up to the neck they then bulged and created rolls that then made it appear as though I had huge "back rolls". My husband didn't even take a pic because he knew it was that bad. I'm also not convinced I could've gotten away with going braless and again, with that back, it would've been really hard to find a bra to work with that dress.
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Red Deep Love Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Surprisingly forgiving for satin
This was a backup dress chosen by RTR as my first and second choices ended up not being available. It wasn't the right color so I didn't end up wearing it to the event itself, but I did try it on and was pleasantly surprised by how flattering it was even though it was a sating (usually shows EVERY bump). It also held the ladies in really well considering how low cut it was. I will definitely consider it next time I need a formal dress. However, it was not terribly long, even I the "L". It barely touched the floor in my bare feet so low heels would be a must if you're very tall.
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Wine Stretch Satin Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Flattering, but slightly short
This was my backup dress so it didn't actually get worn to the event (though it was a very close second). The fit was very flattering and the neckline was such that I could go without a bra and be comfortable (the dress itself was VERY comfortable). My only problem with it was that it was slightly short. For an 8L, it just barely touched the ground in my bare feet and I had nearly 3" heels to wear that night so it would have hung just slightly high for the elegant look.
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Navy Column Gown
Cut 25
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
VERY low cut, flattering dress
I rented this for my anniversary night out because my husband requested a plunge neckline. Well plunge it was! I'm actually usually an 8 and would have liked to try the 8L, but it wasn't available. The fabric is pretty stretchy/tight fitting so the 10L worked fine, though I will say that the straps were just a TINY bit too long, and I think perhaps the V was a bit wider than it might have been in the proper size so I had to be very careful to keep my shoulders back and not lean over too far. That said though, the actually bust area was not too large at all, so it's possible I would've been popping out of the top in the 8. The fabric is a nice weight and the length was PERFECT in 2.5 inch heels.
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Navy Plunge Crepe Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Flattering, fun dress!
I typically wear a 6/8 but will choose a 10 for comfort. The 8 was perfect. The 10 might have been a bit roomier, but the extra space in the hips was too much. I got multiple compliments (in New York city, no less) on what a fantastic and flattering dress I was wearing. We walked quite a bit, had tapas, saw a show and then stopped for cocktails. I was totally comfortable all night. Great choice!
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Navy Tulip Skirt Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD