Marisa's Reviews
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21 reviews
Finally a long dress for average-height women!
I loved this dress! It was fun for a formal attire summer wedding. I think it could be dressed up or down. I loved the length of this dress! Im 5'4", so it's often tough to find long dresses that I'm not tripping over. This one was perfect! The dress is form fitting around the ribs, but below that it flows.
Neutral Stripe Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
A little too big to wear
I rented this as an option for a wedding. I wasn't familiar with the designer, so I ordered two sizes. This dress was too big on me and not so summery, so I went with a different option. I would rent this in the smaller siZe in the future for a fall/winter event m.
Amara Gown
Solace London
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice dress for a formal occasion
This is a really nice dress that hugs the body! I rented it for a wedding, but ended up going with something more fun. This dress had a more serious tone to it. Spanx are a must! Well, they would've been for me (not worn in this photo).
Pink Cecile Sheath
Solace London
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Believe the reviews - these run huge!
I read the reviews and sized down one size -- that was not enough, they were enormous on me. I'm usually a size 27 jeans (4/6), got the 4, and couldn't wear them. I have an athletic build, so usually pants are tight in the thighs for me, but even there they were way too loose to wear. The pants are nice -- just size down 2 sizes!
Jarreau Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Love the crop look
This dress was just okay -- it's a pretty color and cool style, but the mesh in between the two layers makes it feel too much like a figure skater outfit. No one commented on or really noticed the mesh (it was pretty dark at the restaurant), but I didn't feel as confident as I usually like to. That said, it was really pretty, I got lots of compliments, and it was a flattering fit.
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Magenta Midriff Lace Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
It's all about the back
This is a new favorite RTR! I rented this dress for a friend's wedding, originally planning to wear the 44R, but that was unable to be shipped. Luckily the 42R worked even better! The dress highlights the waistline, which worked well for my body type. What I loved most about this dress is that it is unique and surprising. From the front, it just looks like a normal, unique, beautiful dress, but from the back it is stunning! I loved the wide open back. I was a bit worried about the high slit, per others' reviews, but didn't find it to be a problem, except when I was sitting down. If you rent this, get ready for compliments all night long!
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Lilac Dimension Gown
MARCOBOLOGNA
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Be prepared for lots of compliments!
I highly recommend this beautiful dress! At first I didn't like it because I tried on the 6 and it was too big, but I liked the way the bow was tilted, and didn't like the 4 because the bow was straight across and unflattering. I used fashion tape to tilt the bow askew like it is in the model's photo on RTR and liked the dress SO much more. The 4 was flattering, didn't slip down at all, and while it wasn't super easy to boogie down on the dance floor, it wasn't as restrictive as I'd feared.
Color Block Twist Sheath
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty dress, but recommend for women with larger busts
I wore this to our friends' cocktail reception/welcome party for their wedding weekend. The dress is pretty, the colors are vivid, but there was way too much room in the bust for a smaller chested woman like me (34B.) I wore a padded bra and there was still a lot of room that I didn't fill out. I recommend this dress if you have a bigger bust, if not, it's a bit too roomy up top.
Kurdson Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful, high-quality dress
I wore this dress to our friends' wedding and highly recommend it! Pros: it's beautiful, the colors are vivid, I received a ton of compliments, it doesn't feel too-loved as sometimes RTR dresses can be, it is a thick fabric, which means it wasn't wrinkly upon arrival. Cons: the fabric is not breathable at all, so I was dying in the heat at this July wedding, and the size difference between the two sizes I rented (10 & 12) was huge. The 10 fit well, if a bit snug, but the 12 was huge and shapeless on me. Overall, highly recommend this beautiful dress!
Ink Dress
Osman
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Dress is beautiful, but size down
I rented this for a Valentine's Day dinner, but it was too large - especially in the stomach area. I loved the bright colors and length of the dress, but couldn't wear it because it was visibly too big on me. The fabric is quite thin, which isn't a bad thing, just an FYI. I will likely rent this again, but in a smaller size.
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Tumeric Spice Sheath
Nachiket Barve
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Classy LBD with Fun, Flattering Cut-Outs
I ordered this dress for a group Valentine's Day dinner. I thought I would wear the medium based on other reviews, but the medium was way too baggy in the stomach area and had a weird bulge at the hips because of the way the fabric lays. The small was perfect! I loved that it was a classy LBD with a fun twist. The only minus was that the dress did ride up a bit when I walked, but that may have been because I was wearing tights underneath.
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Casper Sheath
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Looks better in pictures than in person
This dress looks much better in pictures than in person. I ended up wearing a dress I own rather than this rental because it fit so poorly. The skirt part was very loose and hung down in the back (27 jeans size) and though the top fit well around my body, the front part of the top was too baggy due to my small/average chest size. I don't recommend this dress for pear/athletic shapes if you have a small waist/chest. The skirt part was awesome looking; I just wish it had fit better! Also important to note, as I apparently did not read closely enough: this dress is navy, not black.
Lisa Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect fit and style for engagement photos
I loved this dress! I rented it for my engagement photos, and couldn't have been more pleased! The fabric was stretchy and I liked that the dress hit at my knees. It was comfortable to wear and turned out great in the photos! I would definitely rent this again!
Celina Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Bright dress for outdoor wedding
I wore this to a friend's mountaintop wedding, and it was the perfect amount of fanciness for that occasion. This is definitely a day dress or low-key outdoor wedding dress. The dress was much shorter than I usually go for, hitting at mid-thigh. The dress also definitely showed signs of wear -- with loose threads pulled out all over the dress. Overall, it was comfortable and easy to wear with a regular bra, but lacked the 'wow' factor I've gotten from other rentals.
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Piece It Together Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Metallic bangles were the perfect accessory to rented dress
The bangles were fun, in perfect condition, and didn't slide up my arm TOO much. I would definitely rent them again.
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Gold Bangle Stack
AV Max
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Vibrant color & nice material makes this a great dress
I ordered this as a backup dress and ended up wearing the other option. The color is a beautiful, vibrant, shimmery green, and the fabric feels thick and high-quality. If I had gotten a 6 in this dress, I probably would have worn it, but it was a bit too short for my liking.
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Teal Pearl of Wisdom Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering, fun dress, but made me feel too young
I rented this dress for my bachelorette party, and while the fit and style were flattering, I felt this dress was 1) too summery for my September bash, and 2) made me feel like a little girl. I rented both a 4 and 6, and while the 4 fit, the 6 was more comfortable due to more room around the rib cage. The material is pretty thick, has no stretch, and the color is bright pink, neither of which was a problem. I think it was the combination of pink, flare, and flowers that just made me feel a lot younger than I am (and not in a good way.)
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Joslin Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering and Festive
I LOVED this dress. I knew that I didn't want to wear white for my bridal shower, but wanted to wear something pretty, feminine, and special. This light pink/gold/silver dress was just the ticket! It ran true to size and flattered my athletic build. The length is perfect for standing/dancing, but the only minor downside was that this isn't a great dress to sit in, as it rides up a bit when seated. I received so many compliments and will definitely rent this again! (As an FYI as several people asked -- the fabric is not stretchy.)
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Candy Girl Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful color, cut, and quality!
I can't believe I didn't take a picture in this dress! I wore it to our housewarming party, and fell in love with it as soon as I opened the box. The fabric feels high-quality, and the color is gorgeous. I read in a different review that the dress is brown/purple -- it is DEFINITELY dark purple/light purple, not brown. The skirt part of the dress had a beautiful flare to it. I would highly recommend this for anyone with a pear/athletic build!
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Stacking Circles Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful pop of color!
These earrings were significantly larger than I had expected, but that actually worked to my advantage. The visibility due to size and the pretty aqua color popped against the pink/white dress I was wearing.
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Crystallized Aqua Drops
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
The dress was unwearable as it was too small on me.
This dress was pretty - I loved the detail, but it ran too small. The material does not have a lot of give to it.
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Navy Lace Crew Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B