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Gorgeous & flattering
I loved this dress! I ordered the 6 as a backup dress. I'm usually either a 6 or 8 depending on the designer and after reading reviews that said this one ran big I went with the 6 and I was glad I did, because the 8 would've been too big. It was extremely comfortable, with the exception of a few sequins scratching under my right arm. If you have any concern about covering that lovely "pooch" area or love handles this dress is perfect- the way it falls and flows gives you such a great shape! The only thing I was worried about was that I looked TOO fancy for the wedding venue, but I would definitely rent this dress again for the right event! Be careful of the zipper, it gets off track easily and can make zipping up or down a disaster. I

Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36C
Odd fit, not for short women
I ordered the 6 and the 8 and the 8 fit but the "tea length" of the skirt was to my ankles and just an awkward length for someone 5'2". This is definitely a dress strictly for tall women with long torsos and big boobs. The straps were wayyyy too long (and there was no way to adjust them or fix with fashion tape or safety pins) and the cheat area had a wire V in it which was very uncomfortable. It was just awkward all around for my body type so I didn't wear it, but it was a gorgeous color and I loved the lace detail. If only it came in petite sizes.

Mint Pleated Sweetheart Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36C
So comfortable
This dress was perfect for an April wedding - the long sleeves kept me warm (loved the zippers on the sleeves!) and it created a great shape since I have bigger hips. I fluctuate between a 6 & 8 depending on designers, and I wore the 6 with this one and was very comfortable. Loved the neckline with statement earrings - perfect to keep it classy for my boyfriend's family wedding.
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Comet Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect statement earrings
Absolutely love the way these earrings look! Jazzed up a plain black dress and even though they were a little heavy at first, I got used to them and wore them all day/night with no problem. Absolutely gorgeous, I wish I owned these!
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Twisted Ivy Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous dress, perfect for a wedding!
This dress is so, so beautiful - the gold in it really makes it sparkle in the dark. The sleeves are great and really makes your arms look skinnier. I'm between a 4 and 6 in certain dresses, but I saw many reviews that said it ran large and to size down, so I ordered a 4 and a 2. There is no way I could have fit in the 2, and I had to wear the 4 without a bra (not a terrible downside) and it was still a little tight around the top of my ribcage. Since it's so flowy, it almost had a bit of an opposite effect, making me look bigger, but the belt that comes with it really helps with wrapping those areas to give yourself more of a waist. I got so many compliments and it was so light and comfortable, I really wish I owned this one!
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Golden Lurex Flutter Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Great material, very comfortable
I wasn't going to wear this dress at first because the style wasn't very flattering. The 4 was tighter in the arms and leg area, so I went with the 6. There was comfortable room in the arms and it was very pretty, but there was excess fabric/lace in the back. I used a belt to try and fix this and it worked pretty well, but still looked a little frumpy.
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Candlelight Romance Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs very small, really hot material
When the first dress I ordered didn't fit right, I had this overnighted to my hotel for a wedding. The stylist didn't mention that reviews said it ran small, and let me tell you - it ran VERY small. I'm normally a 4 or a 6, and I could've worn an 8 in this. The 6 was extremely tight in the arms, and really small in the top portion, and I don't even have a large chest. The inner layer of fabric is a thick, heavy gold satin that made it so hot that even in 73 degree Vermont weather (with a breeze) I was so hot I had to change out of this dress and into the other one after just an hour. It gives a great shape and covers flaws, but do not wear this for anything other than a winter wedding, and go up at least one size!
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Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable but poofy
The dress was absolutely gorgeous, but the tulle was much more poofy than it looked in the photos. I ordered a 6 as a backup size, and that tulle was so wrinkled that it poofed out even more so I had to wear the size 4. I had to leave the dress in the bathroom while the steam from the shower de-wrinkled it a bit and put the dress between a lot of heavy items in the closet to try and press it down. The dress was very comfortable and a beautiful color, but as soon as I sat down, it came up so much that I was basically sitting on my bare butt on the chair. So beware of that! If you have a bit of a larger butt (like me) the tulle can make you look much bigger.
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On Cloud Nine Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
A bit disproportional
I absolutely loved this dress - the color was gorgeous (a bit more minty-green than in the picture, just a beautiful shade) and the fabric was so flowy and pretty. Unfortunately I didn't end up wearing it because the shoulder/back area was a bit big and boxy and didn't sit on my shoulders right. The waist is very fitted and tight, while the bust is comfortable and the hips are flowy so it felt a bit off. Not quite as comfortable as I'd hoped but only because it was tight around my rib cage and then big in the shoulders. It was also VERY long, even when wearing 5" heels, there was still another 4" of fabric on the ground, too much to try and kick-step with. If you're tall and slender with more broad shoulders, or have a more athletic build, this is the dress for you. Petite girls, I'd advise against it.
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Mint Dream Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
PERFECT earrings!
I absolutely loved these earrings!! I rented them with the Nicole Miller "Tempted By You" gown (shown with the dress) and they were amazing. So beautiful and not heavy at all. They would match anything and were a great length. I'm pretty sensitive to heavy earrings but these were perfect and didn't feel bulky at all.
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Teardrop Pearl Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous dress
I normally wear a 4, so I got the 4R and then the 6R as my backup size. I could have worn either size, but I went with the 6 since there was a little more room in the bust. The fabric is SO comfortable, it's not heavy at all and stretchy so it's easy to move around. It's pretty low cut and has wires in the bust so it makes the girls look really good! I absolutely loved the capped sleeves, it was the perfect amount of fabric and didn't move or slip even while dancing. My only complaint is that if you don't have spanx, prepare to have every non-perfect lump look a bit amplified. I was a little self-conscious of that, but the dress looked beautiful anyway. Also, I'm pretty short at 5'2" and with 4" heels it was the perfect length, just dusting the floor.
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Tempted by You Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful but heavy
I loved these earrings and how they looked as a contrast to the orange dress I rented, however they were much bigger than they looked in the picture and were a little too heavy to wear all night at a wedding. I wish they had a smaller version of these because they're beautiful!
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Mint Statement Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous color!
I absolutely LOVE this dress. I previously rented it in the red floral design, which was also beautiful, but this orange color was perfect for a summer wedding. It really accentuated my tan, and looked amazing with a pop of green for earrings. I'm short but with 4" wedge heels (that nobody could see anyway) the dress just grazed the floor but wasn't too difficult to walk in. I got so many compliments all night, someone actually told me I had the most beautiful dress of anyone there! It's a real show stopper and extremely comfortable with the flowy design for dancing and eating.
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Crave You Maxi
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Great clutch
I brought this clutch to a wedding, it was a great size and complimented the dress well. It has a bit more gold sparkle than in the picture, but the neutral shade would go with many dress colors while giving the right amount of pop. I loved that it was big enough to fit my phone, sunglasses, lip gloss & breath mints (my essentials) but wasn't too big to hold and there was no danger of anything falling out.
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Eve Clutch
Lauren Merkin
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Elegant & Beautiful!
This dress was absolutely beautiful! I loved the way it flowed when I walked and the light fabric made it perfect for an outdoor wedding on a humid day. The 0R fit better in the bust and length, however it was too small in the rib cage area so I couldn't zip it up. I ended up wearing the 2R, and even though it took a bit of getting used to with the fit, it looked amazing. I'm 5'2" and wore about 4" heels, so the dress just grazed the floor and I had a bit of trouble not tripping myself walking on it at first, but it worked out. I had to keep checking to make sure my bra wasn't showing since the bust area was a little big, but I made sure to keep pulling the middle of the dress down to create a more tight look with the top so it wasn't a problem. Unfortunately, I didn't receive the fashion tape that usually comes with the dress, so that would have been helpful. But overall, it was a fabulous dress and I got tons of compliments on it. If you can get past the tightness of the rib cage, you won't regret wearing this one, you will feel like a princess all night long!
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Lights of Ioannina Maxi
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Looks better in the picture
I ordered this one for a wedding but didn't end up wearing it since neither the 0 or 2 fit and I usually wear a size 0. The fabric was surprisingly heavy and there was just too much of it, it draped too low and under the arms was very tight. Would probably work better on someone with a larger bust, but the color was beautiful.
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Green Royal Standard Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Megan being so sweet and doing everything she could to make sure the rental was a success even though the dress arrived in less-than-stellar condition.
I wore this dress to a very formal wedding and it was perfect for the occasion. Very comfortable (the fabric had a bit of give and wasn't too heavy) and stayed in place all night, no tape on the side needed. I wore very small heels, only about 1" and the dress just grazed the floor so it's a perfect length for someone short. My only complaint is that the dress came to me a bit of a mess, with jewels on the side missing and falling off, strings everywhere which I had to snip to look presentable. However, Megan was extremely friendly and helpful and had other dresses shipped to the destination just in case I wanted to wear one of those instead. The others didn't fit quite right so I wore this dress anyway because it looked SO fabulous and hoped nobody would notice the missing jewels. I got several compliments on this dress and would definitely recommend it for a formal event!
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Black Beaded One Shoulder Gown
Blugirl
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful style
This dress was a backup that I ordered for a formal wedding, and even though I didn't wear it, I would absolutely rent this one again for a different event. The style was very sleek and beautiful and seemed to cover up unwanted bulges in the wrong areas seamlessly. The length was perfect with 2" heels, just grazing the floor.
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Miss Mysterious Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36B