Christina's Reviews
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It fit like a glove!
It was almost as this dress was made for me. It was perfect for an outdoor, October, Michigan wedding. It was sleeveless and perfect during the warmer part of the day when the ceremony was in full swing, and the length kept my legs warm as the night got cooler into the reception. It flowed and was easy to dance in, sit in, and I received compliments all night. The colors were perfect for a fall wedding, but fun and bright and would look great during the summer too. I accessorized with a cardigan that matched the blue paisley and some short booties. Could easily be accessorized with some sandals for a more summer look. I'd absolutely wear this dress again....and pockets. You know us ladies love pockets in our dresses!
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Jyoti Maxi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Great for a hot summer day
Chose this dress to wear for a friend's wedding in July in the middle of a vineyard. It was a great dress for the hot summer day, and the gold gave the perfect little sparkle in the sun. It worked, but I probably would've chosen another dress if I could go back and do it again. The hi-low hem is not that flattering on me, and there was no shape to the dress, making it very boxy. I tried to take a couple pictures, and none of them were really flattering. I couldn't find a good angle in this dress. The dress sizes weren't that different as far as width wise, but the 10 was MUCH shorter than the 12, which is why I opted for the 12.
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Coconut Rum Maxi
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
"That dress is divine."
This is probably my favorite rental to date. I needed a dress for a formal wedding the weekend before Christmas. I went to the Chicago salon to try on a couple favorites I had picked out, and was between this one and another. I took lots of pictures and sent them to my mom and best friend (sister of the groom). We had all settled on the other dress, and something in my gut told me to go with this one. It DID NOT disappoint. It was the perfect dress: conservative enough for a full Catholic ceremony, festive enough for the time of year, sparkly enough to be fancy, and the keyhole in the back gave it a bit of sexy appeal. The videographer followed me around the reception, the photographer asked me for my picture, the mother of the groom asked me to give her a twirl, the bride said my dress was gorgeous, and my table's server said she spotted me from across the room because, "that dress is absolutely divine." It did NOT scape my arms at all. It fit perfectly, was unbelievably comfortable, and would absolutely recommend this dress to anyone. The only thing I would suggest is this: have someone there to help you get in (and out) of it. The zipper was an issue for me in the salon as well as at home when I rented it. I needed the stylist to zip it, and my husband to zip it.
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Green Golden Flower Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Only for a specific sized woman
This dress was a disaster. It fit in the shoulders and waist. Was HUGE in the bust and in the back. And was tight through the hips and butt. I couldn't help but laugh at how messed up this was. This dress could be pretty on someone. But only if that someone has VERY SPECIFIC measurements, and that someone does not wear this to a classy event. It was extremely revealing.
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Pastel Petunia Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Enhances Armpit Fat
This was not a choice of rental for me. I had 2 dresses I wanted become unavailable at the last minute, and with little to choose from on a holiday weekend, this was one of my backup's backups. The dress itself is really pretty. It would've/could've been probably, very comfortable. However, it was not flattering on me at all.
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Jennifer Maxi
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Way prettier online
I was in love with this dress and had to have it for my brother's wedding. When it arrived, it just was not at all what I was looking for, and did NOT work for my body type. It did not come with the pretty belt as shown. The fabric is REALLY heavy, and not flowy at all like it looks on the model. It just hung there. There was A LOT of fabric, and I felt like I was wearing a tent. The top has NO ROOM for any sort of chest. I am not large chested, I am not even medium chested, and this squished my tatas like pancakes. They looked so funny, my husband could not stop laughing. We were trying to figure out what the problem was, and it just was NOT working. I wanted so badly for this dress to be the one, but it was not. Thank goodness for back-up dresses!
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Sarina Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect in the heat and in the breeze!
I wore this to my brother's outdoor garden wedding. I wanted to look appropriate for pictures, but not too overly dressed, since the guys all wore sneakers at the wedding. This was not my first choice, and was actually sent to me because I had 3 other dresses I ordered become un-rentable. So this was actually my 3rd or 4th back up, but actually ended up being perfect. I heard people talk behind my back about how gorgeous my dress was. I had people stop me on the way to the restroom to tell me how pretty it was. The pastor's wife could NOT get over it, and kept asking me how many people had asked me about my dress. It was light-weight enough in the heat of the day, and warm enough as it cooled down into the night. I was so comfortable in this, I ended up talking a long walk with some family afterwards without ever changing. I would absolutely rent this again, and HIGHLY recommend it to everyone. RTR to the rescue!
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Water Lilies Maxi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Smaller Size Definitely Shorter
I originally ordered the turquoise version of this dress in a 10 and a 12. The 10 was destroyed by the previous renter so I was sent the 12 turquoise and the 10 pink. I wore the 12 turquoise for a number of reasons, but there was nothing really WRONG with this one. Being the smaller of the 2, it showed mostly in the length of the dress. It was noticeably shorter that the 12, and a touch more snug in the hips for me. Needing a dress for my sister-in-law's wedding, the 12 was just more appropriate for the occasion, though my husband was "wowed" by my booty in this one. :) Her wedding colors were also pink, and I didn't want to show up looking like I was trying to be part of the wedding party. Very pretty, and would absolutely recommend this dress. Room in the arms. Easy put on and take off. Underneath is shimmery gold/champagne color.
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Peony Lace Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Poor suggestion from a stylist.
A dress I had ordered for a wedding was "destroyed by the previous renter" and this was suggested because it was "an upgrade" from the dress I wanted. Though I appreciate the service the stylist tried to provide, it was a major flop. This dress was way too tight on me, and NOT cute. The sleeves have no stretch, so I'd size up if you have arm issues. It was a pretty navy blue (sorry the hotel lighting is crappy.) It is super sexy and would be good for a hot date, or non-work holiday party. However, this was for my sister-in-law's wedding, and not appropriate even if I did order a size up. It was short, and tight everywhere. I'd have rather them send me another option from my "wish list" for the date in question than send me an "upgrade" of dress. This was just not appropriate for what I needed it for. A pleasant surprise was that it had a pretty shimmery gold throughout the fabric, which I could not tell from the image online. Pretty dress, just NOT for me.
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Sass Meets Class Dress
David Meister
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
So. Many. Compliments.
This dress was perfect for my sister-in-law's wedding. It was 90+ degrees outside, and I needed it to be light to keep me cool during the day, and warm to keep the chill of the AC off in the evening. I got so many compliments from everyone. The photographer loved my dress and mentioned it a couple times. A bunch of my in-law's friends commented on how awesome my dress was. I hadn't seen them since my wedding, and really made an impression on them. My in-laws loved it, my husband loved it. It couldn't have been more perfect! It was easy to put on and take off. The pink really makes it more awesome! I tried it with yellow, and it just did NOT look good. The underlayer is a bit of a shimmery-champagne, gray color. Sleeves are a problem area for me, and these were so roomy and comfortable. I didn't feel like I was going to bust out of them. The only maybe downside to this dress is that it is not conducive to over-the-head arm raising/dancing. I lifted my arms (at home) and the whole thing lifted, getting a bit airy in my nether-regions! No "SHOUT!" or "YMCA" for me. Wouldn't have changed my order for anything. Absolutely perfect!
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Sea Water Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Under slip runs small, outer sheer part is big.
The dress itself is unbelievably see-through. It is supposed to come with a white under-slip, that fits true-to size, if not a bit snug. I ordered the 44 & 46. The 46 did NOT arrive with the slip, rendering it unwearable. The 44 fit fine, wasn't too snug in the arms. It is very flowy over all. The underslip was short, tight in the hip area, and a bit small for how big the sheer outer part is. The belt was very tight. I could barely get it on the last loop, and felt squished. I wore the 46 belt with the 44, and had it on the 2nd or 3rd hole, and was much more comfortable. I'm not sure if the 44 even had the correct belt on it. The top was super big, and hung over the orange belt, nearly concealing it. Not fitted at all like on the model. In general, I'd order the size you normally wear, but each piece of the dress runs so differently from the next. Super small belt. Super big outer layer. Smaller underslip.
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Pastel Warp Dress
Paul Smith
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect for a very low-key event.
This dress is interesting. It was super sparkly and super white. Perfect for a bachelorette party! However, it had a lot of stuff wrong with it, making me wish I chose a different dress for my party. The dress was really large in the bust and really tight everywhere else. There was no room a little pooch, and very unforgiving. The top is really low, so 2 of my strapless bras stuck out the top...and with it being so large, I had to have some extra padding in there to hold it up all night, and keep "the girls" in. The lining of the dress is black, which was okay since I had to wear a black bra, but the lining kept sticking out the bottom all night. I wouldn't have minded so much if it was white and less noticeable, but EVERYONE could see it, even if it was sticking out just a smidgen. I had to keep adjusting all night long. And boy were my arms RAW the next week. The sequins are gorgeous, but so unbelievably uncomfortable. I expected a little abrasion, but the next morning, I could see actual gashes in my arms, and the soap and water in the shower made them BURN. Seriously, for days after. My DNA is on the 12 of this dress. Seriously, a gorgeous dress, and a good pick if you are attending an event where you plan on not moving a whole lot. Otherwise, be prepared to have to adjust the dress constantly, have raw under-arms for a few days, and get lots of compliments!
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White Hot Sequin Dress
Peter Soronen
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Classing Up My Small Hometown
I rented this dress for my wedding rehearsal and dinner. I wanted to make a statement in my small hometown and wear something that my groom's friends would be impressed that he was marrying such a hottie. This dress helped me accomplish JUST THAT! The sparkles were GORGEOUS and the sheer sleeve gave me a bit of protection against the evening September air that I knew I would need in Michigan. The dress was a bit more straight and a bit shorter than I imagined it would be. Thank GOD I ordered the 12 as back up. I never even put the 10 on. I put the 12 on, just grabbing the first one out of the bag. The 12 was REALLY tight in my hips and booty. I had no other options, so it was this or nothing. I walked down the stairs and my fiance wanted to jump me right there. Not the "class" I was hoping to evoke, but he thought I was HOTT. As the night went on, the dress gave a little, and started to fit/form to my curves a bit more, and I was more comfortable in it, and ended up feeling like a rock star. I am COMPLETELY happy with my decision to rent this dress and got SO MANY compliments all night. People have said their hair got stuck in the sequins, but I had NO problems with that at all. It was comfortable, sexy, and absolutely gorgeous. RENT THIS DRESS. PERIOD.
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Sequin Bell Sleeve Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Color not true to image
I ordered this dress more to see the color, not the size itself. My size was not available, but I wanted to see it in person anyway, so this dress does NOT fit (though it wasn't the purpose!) The color is a lot darker. It is more of a forest-green instead of a kelly green. It was wintery instead of springy. It was pretty, but I opted against it. The smaller size not only is even tighter in the bust/rib cage area, but the skirt is significantly smaller as well.
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Green Tropics Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable and Flowy
I tried this dress on in the studio with my MOH for potential bridesmaid dresses. It fit her figure as nicely as it did mine, and we are so opposite. The dress is A LOT darker and richer in color than the image shows. It is a cobalt blue, but still pretty. I did not have to wear a bra with it because it is so tight, and my MOH could NOT zip it up with a bra, but was able to without one. It is definitely snug around the rib cage and bust. I felt more comfortable in the 12, but the stylist said it was too big, and I needed to go down to a 10, which is my normal size. We ended up ordering these for the wedding! I can't wait for all my girls to be donning these dresses!
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Tidal Wave Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36B