Post pandemic, and I'm the heaviest I've ever been. I was DREADING going to a Catholic, black tie wedding. After pouring over the reviews, I am so glad I found this one! I am roughly 180 lbs, 5'5", and very busty at 36G. The 16 was perfect. Because of the silhouette, I definitely wore some shapewear, as my middle is my least favorite part of my body- but man this dress was a knock out. I wore gold heels that were maybe 2" high and the length was pretty perfect too. GREAT dress!

Bright Aqua Ruffle Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16R

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36G

I actually rented this with the intention of wearing it with a high-necked dress, but those didn't work out. I paired this with the red plunging neckline and it looked just great!! The stones are an ivory color so it'll go great with most things.

Opening Night Necklace

kate spade new york accessories

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Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 165lbs

Bust: 36D

I should have paid closer attention to the reviews, where they said it was small for busts, but I was hopeful that it would just be tight. This "style"/cut of dress looks like it would be good for larger busts but it definitely was NOT! Even when I tried to wear it without a bra, my boobs were SMOOSHED into a uniboob and it was NOT flattering! I was still able to zip it up, but there was NO space for my 36G boobs. :-/ Disappointing.

Cheetah Crawl Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36G

This was my emergency overnighted backup dress because the other two I rented didn't fit. I was worried that it would be too tight and uncomfortable based on looking at the model, but that was definitely not the case!! I'm normally a 14, and based on reading the other reviews, they were right, and the 12 fit better! Super comfortable fabric that looks luxe and fits kinda stretchy. I got SO many compliments on this, I felt like a million dollars! Wore it with the Kate Spade "Opening Night" necklace and it looked fab too. Only word of caution would be if you're trying to be modest. "The girls" were definitely on full display/I was showing a lot of cleavage, but they looked great! (I also have a 36G bust, so this is normal for me)

Red Petal Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36G

This dress was my first choice, and thankfully it fit! The top is kinda stretchy and just barely covers a strapless bra on the arm holes, but it worked. The skirt is actually more of an off-white/ivory color- the photo makes it look more white, but it still looked great! The skirt is super billowy/full, and I loved it because I felt that it made my proportions look right! I'm also a 36G bust, so the fact that it fit me was fantastic! Only minor complaint is that the sequins started to scratch my armpits toward the end of the night, but not too bad. Worth it! Also thought it looked cute with the black tights I wore.

Two-Tone Dress

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36G

This was my first RTR experience. I foolishly waited until the week of my event to select and reserve a dress, and discovered a lot of the ones I had been looking at weren't available for the date of my event. Luckily, I received this one the night before the formal wedding and it fit like a glove!! I have 36G bust, so needless to say, finding dresses that fits is challenging! I tried it on with a strapless bra, but the dress is so low in the back that the clasp shows and the plunge is so deep that you could see it in the front as well. "The girls" were still able to fit just fine, and it was actually pretty comfortable! Fitted, but not too tight. I have a notoriously short torso, so it's not uncommon for me to have problems keeping straps up on my shoulders. That was my only complaint for this dress, and that was only during moments of "extreme dancing"! I got lots of compliments and truly felt pretty fabulous! Would definitely rent again!!

Lusting Over You Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 14R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 165lbs

Bust: 36D