Julia's Reviews
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Sparkly, sexy and comfy!
I'm short, so the v was pretty low, but not toooo low. Dress is form fitting, but somehow flattered my apple shape. Comfortable (maybe a little stretchy) but did notice it might scratch up your underarms a bit (I wore it with a cardi). Sparkles amped it up and I have already rented it again for a wedding in March!
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Sequin Allison Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C
Winter Wedding Standout
8 weeks postpartum, this dress handled my ladies just fine and was very comfy. It covered my trouble spots so no need for spanks! It was a colorful and fun dress (with pockets!) that stood out in a sea of dark lace. Being 5'2" meant it hit a tad lower than tea length but still worked. Wore it with low d'orsay heels and just earrings to let the artistry of the dress print shine through. Lots of compliments and I would wear again for sure!
Artista Dress
TY-LR
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 38B
Easy, fun dress!
This dress was a great pic for New Years in Nashville. The gold sequin design is interesting and not overwhelming. It has slightly more shape than a bag dress, but it certainly worked well for me. This is not a form fitting dress nor is it meant to be - which is what I prefer. I originally rented the M but tried it on at the RTR Georgetown store and it was a bit big in my hips and more room than I needed in the stomach area. The S was more fitted at my hips and my bust (I'm 38B/36C) but still left room at my waist. If you have a larger chest and shoulders, I'd recommend an M or L. It wasn't too short for me and was great for dancing! All in all, I was happy with the dress and would recommend it. Apologies for no photos!
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Sequin Maze Shift
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38B
Standout dress, but I didn't wear it.
The dress is gorgeous, but it was too small for me (I rented the Large). It's hard for me to say if it 'runs small' or is 'true to size' - most Large dresses on RTR fit me, but designer dresses can run small in general, so I went with that. I really wish I could have worn it. It's so bright and fun, but very classic.
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Tumeric Spice Sheath
Nachiket Barve
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38B
Lovely dress, but didn't wear it
This was the backup to my backup dress RTR overnighted to me (they're amazing). It is very pretty, but I'm short and the top/bust was too big. It is very pretty. A few notes on the dress: lovely light mint color, lightweight, and reads quite formal.
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Mint Dream Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 38B
Bold!
This necklace looked great with this dress and would with probably any other higher neckline dress. The long parts are actually triangles that rest so it looks like in the RTR picture, but it has a depth and volume that really makes it a standout. It isn't very heavy and was very comfortable to wear. I recommend it!
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Tribal Necklace
Jules Smith
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun dress with lots of sass!
I loved this dress and it was perfect for the evening. The event was a beer and food tasting event that people dress up a bit for. I was on my feet all night, so the length wasn't an issue. But it is on the short side, so had I needed to sit, I would have had to be pretty careful. The fabric isn't heavy exactly, just thick, so maybe not the best choice for the dead of summer. But this dress was just so great and I loved wearing it. The print is fun, looks awesome with a bold necklace (I wore it with the tribal necklace from RTR) and a bright lip (I went with fuchsia/orchid). The shoulder and arms of the dress were a little tight, so I wouldn't recommend this for dancing. It skims the body nicely and leaves plenty of room in the torso area. In the picture it looks funny there, but in person it looks fab. I'd totally rent this again.
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Take Notes Shift
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C
Classy sparkle detail.
This dress was elegant and easy to wear to see a play with my husband. The length is good for sitting and the fabric is light and comfortable. There was a little extra room in the large, but not too much - I don't know that the medium would have worked for me, so this was just fine. The black sequin detail is beautiful and I enjoyed wearing the dress. It wasn't a very formal affair, so I tried to make it a little more casual with a low wedge heel and I threw a black suit jacket over it. It'd be very easy to crank it up a few notches and really make it a stunner at a wedding or more formal cocktail evening.
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Masquerade Mambo Sheath
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C
Hot dress, but I couldn't wear it.
This was one of two RTR dresses I ordered for my engagement party. I knew this one was a risk because of the low back, but I'd tried on similar dresses and thought it'd be okay. Unfortunately, neither size I ordered in this dress was flattering enough for such a big event. I felt like I was too short-waisted for this so the low back hit low enough and wide enough to show my problem areas. I will say that I'm a B-cup and the ladies did okay without a bra, but I wasn't in it very long. I didn't have time that weekend to call up RTR for a switcheroo, but I'm sure they would have been superstars if I'd tried!
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Madeline Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C
Comfy dress that pops!
Believe what people say when they say this dress is SHORT. I'm 5'2" with a short torso, so I thought it would end up being longer on me than it was. Standing up was fine, but sitting down was iffy. But with that said, I LOVE this dress. It's comfortable and the colors just jump out, especially in photos. I could move and dance in it with no problem. I often am between a 10 and a 12. With the right foundation undergarments, the 10 was miles better than the 12 (love RTR for allowing you to try 2 sizes with the order!). Both were equally as short, I'd say. Style wise, I felt this dress was fancy enough for a high-end wedding, but it would work well for a night out on the town, too. I got lots of compliments - a definite hit.
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Wild One Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C
Just PERFECT.
In designer dresses, I often have to size up so I was pleased the 10 fit me as well as it did. So, I'd say it runs a little large. The only one left was a 10L so there was a lot of dress tape hemming it up, but that was no problem. It's light and flowing and a gorgeous shade of red - quite a stunner! I'd recommend it for any formal affair. Looks great with a statement necklace, I think, but I saw other girls at the Ball with (the same dress? gasp!) more delicate jewelry and they looked lovely, too. As for multiples of this dress at the same event, obviously it's a winner!
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Faye Chiffon Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 38C