Sarra's Reviews
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NYE Party Dress
Usually a size 8 and sized up to 12. Also, I have a longer torso but this dress worked nicely. Didn't wear a bra and felt quite comfortable all evening.
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Floral Embroidered Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Liquid Gold
This dress was giving "Happy Birthday Mr. President" vibes :D
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Glitz Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Appropriate dress as a wedding guest
Badgley Mischka never misses :) Can't ever go wrong with sequins and an appropriate colour for a January wedding in Puerto Rico. Also, January in Puerto Rico is super nice weather while everywhere else in the U.S. is pretty much cooler temps.
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Midnight Glamour Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Hot red sparkles to usher in the New Year
One of my favourite rentals! Random people would walk up and express appreciation for the dress. It's stunning.
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Jordana Sequin Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Engagement Photoshoot
My photographer loved this dress and said it had the vibes of a James Bond movie mixed with some Matrix lol! Fiance loved the silhouette. Great for all body types and I found it to be roomy in the tummy area.
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Velvet Mini Dress
Bibhu Mohapatra x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Definitely go up 2 sizes
Classy and elegant however it seems like the dress is a "bridal" size. I'm a street size 8 usually (sometimes 6) so I wore the 12. May have even been more comfortable in a 14. No bra necessary for this number.
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Purple Sunset Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful princess gown for Thanksgiving dinner out 2023
Beautiful gown that twirls and makes you feel like a princess :)
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Romance Novel Gown
Selkie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Plenty of room for girls that are bigger up top :)
Fit is true to size except in the chest area. Busty girls will have plenty of room to breathe. I didn't wear a bra with this dress and felt very secure. If you have a unicorn, fairy, or mermaid party--this dress is it! Shimmery and smooth to the touch. Great to style with nude, silver, or even pale blue shoes to pick up the hints of blue in the material. Material could be better! This dress felt a little "young" for me & what I mean when I say that is it would be more appropriate for a younger lady than a more mature woman but hey girl--you do you! :D
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Purple Pleated Gown
Ieena for Mac Duggal
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Needed a safety pin
Loved this dress! Just needed a safety pin ;) It's perfect for a black-tie winter affair. Vibe made me think that it's something that the evil queen from Snow White would wear.
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Tuscany Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Florida Backyard BBQ Event
This dress twirls so nicely! The medium was perfect in the bust area but too tight around the hips where the zipper couldn't be pulled all the way up so I went for the larger size to accommodate hips, which in turn, was a little too roomie for 34C breasts. No need to wear a bra with this one although pasties and sticky bra would work just as well. Some double-sided tape would have been better but I made it work.
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Luscious Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Best Dressed Wedding Guest
Fit was perfect! Wore 4 inch silver heels with this gorgeous fairy-tale style dress. The colour is vibrant in some photos making the dress look Tiffany blue while in others (dependent on lighting and exposure) it looks to be more seafoam. You can style this with silver, nude, white, or gold shoes to complete the look. Was told it looked fit for a princess and didn't upstage the bride's dress for a Florida May wedding either :)
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Shane Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful Ombre and Best Dress at the Wedding
The 6 was nothing to complain about with the fit, but I was planning on having a food baby as well as being more comfortable dancing at the wedding, so I went with the 8. Being 5'3" the hem hit at the ankles for me. I paired with a nude heel but with fancier flats, you don't necessarily need heels with this dress. I lost count how many compliments I got! Dress is on the heavier side and would be better for spring, fall, and winter events.
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Ombre Floral Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Pretty But Did Not Wear :(
Loved this dress and really wanted to wear it for New Year's Eve however it was too small across the 34Cs. I'm normally a size 8 and the size 12 fit well every else except the girls.
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Scallop Sequins Rhea Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Naughty and nice ;)
Wore this dress to an outdoor Christmas party in Florida with pasties over the nips & a flesh-toned g-string. Added a thin, black belt around the waistline to hike up the dress in order to wear flip flops instead of heels. The back definitely had some peekaboo of cheek. Nothing a belt or safety pin can't fix. This would be great on a tall girl, any pregnant ladies as there is plenty of roominess around the middle, & for the more conservative ones--you can style a lacy, black bralette underneath for more coverage & comfort.
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Pink Halter Gown
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful material and print!
Loved the dress but couldn't wear it :( Rent the Runway was kind enough to give me a credit for a future rental, and I appreciate that from them so much! I was going to wear this to Thanksgiving dinner w/family & friends however I'm a curvy 34C and the "girls" couldn't breathe unfortunately. I do believe that ladies B-cup and under might fair better in this dress. The cut hit at the knee, the sleeves were super cute, & the material was lovely. The print is adorable as well :) Fit perfectly everywhere else! If you plan on dancing in this dress, know that the skirt flares beautifully when twirling but definitely wear full-coverage undies.
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Blue Floral Empire Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Jessica Rabbit/Marilyn Monroe
I generally wear an 8 but because I wanted a little more wiggle room for the food baby, I went with the size 10. The cowl-style neck was a little bothersome hence the 4 stars but overall a gorgeous, eye-catching dress. Went to dinner for my bday and one of the managers walked up to our table just to compliment the dress. I told two different friends that it totally had Marilyn Monroe vibes and they came back with Jessica Rabbit lol! Shows off the curves and ladies that are 5'3" and under can definitely rock the regular height with heels. If you are medium height and taller, go for the long if you plan on wearing heels.
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Bordeaux Samantha Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Galentine's Dinner Party
I ordered the medium and the large for a back-up and ended up wearing the large because it was a little more roomy for any after-dinner bloat lol! The medium would have worked well if it wasn't such a huge 3-course meal. The material is exceptional and the shoulder pads give girls with smaller shoulders a little extra structured shape. There are small gold details in the pattern that allow you to pair with either beige or gold heels. Appropriate for all ages.
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Ruched Python Print Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Happy Sparkly Birthday To Me! :)
Fit: Fit was perfect for my 5'3" frame. Great for girls 5'5" and under I would think. Tall girls beware it might be too "short." The hem went to mid-thigh for me. Pros: The sparkles were lovely per usual. Cons: Don't wear in the summer as you WILL get hot if you're dancing due to the long-sleeves. Highlights: You can wear a standard bra with this dress. Wear your hair straight or up. The sequins will snag on curls. Silver or nude heels would work better than black. Overall loved the dress!
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Sequin Disco Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Galentine's Date
Gorgeous gold dress that I wore for a Valentine's date with a friend. Something different from the typical red or pink. Chic and elegant for all ages. Wore a strapless bra underneath it. There are little zippers at the wrists that allow you to open the sleeves a couple inches or so.
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Gold Idol Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Rainbow Sparkles
Fit: Fit perfectly! The dress was comfortable to dance in and the sleeves were not at all uncomfortable when being spun around on the dance floor at my birthday party. Pros: The sequins are more rainbow instead of silver like the picture on the model depicts. Cons: The dress hit me at mid-thigh and I'm 5'3" so please beware if you are tall that this dress might end up being too short for your liking. The dress is quite fitting for a younger lady so I'm not quite sure if women over 40 would feel comfortable wearing this type of eye-catching dress. Then again--wear what you want girl! ;) Highlights: Looks great in photos as well video.
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Confetti Holly Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
The print reminded me of a deep, dark, enchanting forest. Unique dress.
Great little lbd dress that stands out due to the interesting print. Thick material so it's great for a cool evening. Went dancing in this. Hugs the curves and commands attention in a subtle, understated way.
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Art Deco Mirror Sheath Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Hot Date Dress ;)
Love this Herve. Four stars because I think the medium could have hugged me better but I work the large because it was the only one available. Great material and love how well the colour matched my skin tone. My date couldn't stop complimenting me on the dress.
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Tan Mesh Bondage Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful bright colour!
Quite a few compliments from ladies loving on this dress. It's a great colour, well-made, good structure to it, classy and sexy. Easy to pair with black or gold accessories. Wore this to a Valentine's date at Ruth Chris. My date stopped in his tracks and said "Whoa" when he saw me ;)
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Red Mirrors Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Gotta love Marchesa ;)
Fit was great despite it hitting a little bit past the knee. I tried it on before my date and my roommate said it gave the illusion of not having anything underneath the red embroidery. Elegant, classy, conservative, and beautiful. Would definitely wear this again.
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Mena Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful Blue
I loved the colour, fit, length, etc. but the sleeves felt a little odd so I didn't end up wearing it. Great for most body types.
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Blue Tie Sleeve Dress
Victoria Victoria Beckham
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Great design but didn't fit my body type.
This dress is perfect for tall, slim girls. I'm 5'3" and currently 140 lbs. Definitely not the dress for short girl like me. I generally wear dresses that hit me at the knee or higher or floor-length. Mid-calf doesn't seem to flatter me as much. Also, your girls won't be able to breath if you are a C-cup or more ;)
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Snake Printed Mykonos Dress
ROAM
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Super cute fairy princess dress
This was one of my first choices to try for my first time usage of Unlimited. I loved it however the size 10 was fairly loose around my shoulders and waist. I think next time I'll go for the 8 or even 6. I generally wear 8 and decided to size up; doesn't really help when I've been losing weight too. Overall, I would rent again--it is a very ornate, lovely dress.
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Bold Baroque Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Modern twist on a Great Gatsby theme.
Fit was great--definitely grab the next size up as your back-up. Great for short girls. Tall girls, you might feel as if you're showing too much leg. Love this little number!
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Copper Fleur Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
NYE in Jacksonville, FL and 1st Year Anniversary Celebration Dress
I love this style. Third time I've ordered this dress but in a different colour (blush) . Something about a one-shoulder gown with a high slit that makes it classic, classy, sexy, and beautiful. The gown I received was more gold instead of blush though and a little worn but the night was still amazing regardless.
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Blush Constellation Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
30th Birthday Dress
I had worn the navy blue version of this for NYE a couple years back and loved the fit. The hunter green is just as lovely. Absolutely adore the sparkles. Badgley Mischka wins again :)
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Green Constellation Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
29th Birthday Dinner Date <3
I love Dress The Population! This is my second rental from them. This dress will definitely make you stand out in a cool, sophisticated way. Great for short girls!
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White and Silver Ellen Shift
Dress The Population
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Event: Black Tie Fundraiser Best Compliment of the Night: "Your gown is EXQUISITE!"
First Slate and Willow gown rental--absolutely beautiful and regal. Very heavy material so it would be great for a winter event. I ordered the 6R and the 8R and while both were long on a 5'3" frame (short girls beware that you will probably have to whip out your platform highest heels), I decided to go with the 6R because it fit me better in the bust while the 8R was a little too roomy.
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Blue Simonetta Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Green Envy ;)
The fit was on point. I love everything from Badgley Mischka. Great fits and styles. I normally wear an 8 from that line (10 if I want more breathing/eating room ;) haha) but I was having a good day and was surprised that the 6 looked great. I wore a NuBra and a corset underneath the dress. Beautiful shimmer--got compliments from guys and girls on how much they loved the dress. Sequins might scratch a bit--but that comes with the territory. Being 5'3" the hem hit me an inch below the knee and I like mine at the knee or an inch above. I get the feeling this dress would be awesome for tall girls. Great cocktail dress and very classy. My wedding date said that it reminded her of a Great Gatsby era. The wedding colours were green and silver so I paired silver heels and silver clutch with the outfit. Who knew that those two colours would work so well together.
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Evergreen Sequin Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Gold Leaf Dress for a Holiday Party at the U.S. Bank Stadium! Skol Vikings ;)
Fit: I ordered the M and the L for a holiday party and while the M fit the L had more breathing room. I love dressing up however I always keep comfort in mind even when in cocktail or black tie dress. Pros: Sparkles! Cons: A tad on the short side so I wore a bikini-cut panty instead of a thong. The sequins did not show any VPLs so that's actually a pro haha!
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Gold Leaf Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Navy Sparkles for NYE!
Gorgeous, classy, and sexy for a New Year's Eve formal event at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis. Absolutely love this dress. Cons: I would give it 5 stars but the sequins under the arms scratched me :( not that big a deal though!
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Navy Constellation Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Beautiful Snow White Dress
Beautiful dress that elicits tons of compliments from men and women alike. I highly recommend the NuBra--totally worth the investment. The dress clings a bit and it being all white will definitely show any bulges. Overall, I loved it, and then again, I love everything about RTR!
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White Award Winner Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
THE party dress! First trip to Vegas and never had that many eyes stare at me as I walked past.
The sleeves fit great and the sequins were not a bother. My conservative self did think it a tad short even on a 5'3" frame. Due to ordering issues, I had to stick with the Medium even though the Large would have been a more comfier fit. Stayed at the Cosmopolitan and walked down to the Eiffel Tower restaurant--there were thousands of people and it seemed like everybody was staring at it. My bf loved it and of course said that he liked it tight. When dining at the Eiffel Tower, there is only one way to shine, and this dress out-shined them all.
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Mini Sequin Pixie Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Best compliment of the night: " A Goddess out of a fairy tale."
I wore this to the annual 2016 Minnesota Ballet Black and White Gala and the fit was great. I am 5'3" and ordered the 8P and 6R. The 6R was a few inches too long but the 8P allowed for a little peek of the silver shoes I wore along with the gown. Definitely a stand-out when most ladies opted for black gowns. The gather in the middle hides any tummy flaws and the chest area has plenty of room for bigger-chested girls.
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Hera Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 8P
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Fun, sparkly, and perfect for a NYE party or any other black tie event!
I ordered the 6R and the 8R. Could have worn the 6R but I wanted a little more wiggle room so I opted for the 8R. Both men and women would stop and tell me how amazing this dress looked this past New Year's Eve. This dress is classy and sophisticated for any black tie event and perfect for any age. The length is a little long even with 4 inch heels, but that didn't bother me. The side slit on the left only went up to the knee, and the neckline is perfect if you're going for a slightly modest look in the chest area. Sequins were no bother at all. Overall, beautiful and elegant and I was quite pleased with the promptness by the staff at Rent the Runway.
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Trio Gown
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C
Stunning bright red dress. Treat yourself!
You don't need a bra for this but I wore a backless bra from Victoria's Secret to smooth out the odd shaping that the gown was creating across my chest. I added a silver, sparkly belt to break up the red a little bit. I'm 5'3" and the 8P grazed the floor with my 4-inch heels. I knew the 8R would be too long then. Wore it for my birthday party and going to order it again in the future.
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Nepal Sunset Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8P
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34C