Karen's Reviews
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18 reviews
Comfy, but big in the chest
As a small-chested girl, I had to be tapped into this dress to keep it up all night but it was very comfortable. I wore my usual size which fit well everywhere else, but being strapless with pretty thick fabric made keeping it up around the top difficult without fashion tape, and for that wouldn’t rent again.
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Floral Hi Low Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Great fit!
I absolutely love this dress and have rented it multiple times. It’s sexy without being too inappropriate for formal events and fits well if you’re small-chested
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Francesca Mesh Gown
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Perfect summer wedding dress!
I wore this dress to a Northern Michigan wedding and it was perfect! The length was great for dancing. I am small chested (32A) and it was a little snug in the chest/ribs. It was better with a sticky bra instead of a standard strapless bra but otherwise fit great! The straps are also adjustable! Highly recommend!
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Lace A-Line Midi Dress
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Heavy, well constructed
The only size available was one size up from what I normally wear and as a small-chested person, it was a bit loose and was worried it would fall down all night so I'd definitely recommend with your typical size or even sizing down if you are an A or B cup. Otherwise, well constructed and beautiful color with a build in corset-type bra!
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Sunshine Day Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 114lbs
Bust: 32A
Light and colorful!
This was super light weight, perfect for a summer wedding in the south. It is pretty low cut therefore used some fashion tape to keep everything in place and wore 3 inch heels. Got lots of compliments on the color/pattern at an Indian wedding, would definitely recommend!
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Lea Long Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 114lbs
Bust: 32A
Sent as a replacement, beautiful color
This dress was sent to me as a replacement dress when the back up size in a dress I ordered was unexpectedly unable to be shipped. The original dress I ordered was floor length, off the shoulder and red, so this was a great replacement. The color in person is beautiful, the dress is decently structured though I wouldnt recommend it for small-chested girls. even in a size 0, the dress needs to be filled out and isnt very forgiving with smaller busts. Due to not being able to fill it out (even in a padded strapless bra) the rest of the dress laid in the wrong spot, and looked to be falling off of me, therefore felt very big on me and I didnt end up wearing it. Just wish it would have fit better because it's beautiful!
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Fuchsia Off Shoulder Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Slightly big, didn't end up wearing it
I had high hopes for this dress and though the petite length was right, the hips were a little large and therefore the whole dress kinda hung off of me, making me look bigger than I was. I am small chested and with a padded bra, was able to fill out the top, but overall the dress felt too big and therefore I didn't wear it for my event.
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Red Sweetheart Off Shoulder Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
So sleek and comfortable!
This was back up dress I ordered for a formal wedding and though I LOVED my original dress and had to wear it, I love this one as well and can't wait to rent it again! Fits so well, has a bit of stretch to it which makes it super comfortable though heavy enough fabric to hold it all in! Had to wear a sticky bra due to the back being open, but otherwise great! Length was perfect as well! Can't wait to rent again.
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Rose Intrigue Bow Gown
Katie May
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Amazing dress with lots of complements!
This dress was the reason I became a RTR'er. I saw it while a friend was looking through the site over a year ago and I fell in love with it. I attempted to rent it for a black tie wedding I had last fall and while it was initially not available for my dates, after religiously checking the site it was available in my size and I booked it! Though 1 week prior to my event, it was unable to be shipped. I ended up with the same style dress by the same designer, just in a different color as my back up (which I loved), but was determined to wear this dress at some point. I was able to rent it for another wedding last month and it was as great as I had imagined it! Well structured, fits well, flows behind you as you walk making you feel like you're floating across the floor and you will get complements left and right! I am 5' 4'' and wore 2-3 inch heels and had no problem dancing and walking in it! Would definitely recommend it!
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Floral Jadore Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Well made, fits a little snug
This was my back up dress but ended up fitting better than my first choice so I went with it! The fabric is decently structured the zipper works well and only zips to your mid back. The mid section was a little snug, but the chest fit my 32A cups well! Due to it being backless, had to use a sticky-bra, which was well concealed by the neckline. The dress was overall a little snug, but tends to happen in order to fit in the bust. The slit was decently high and when crossing Rt leg over Lt, your leg up to your mid-thigh is showing, so if you are going to a more conservative event, I might save this one. We were at a wedding in a conservatory in June therefore it was comfortable and not too hot to wear. Easy to dance in. I also wore 2 inch heels and am 5'4" and didn't have any trouble walking! The color was great too! It arrived slightly wrinkled but came out easily with a quick steam before I put it on. It did wrinkle a bit in the front after being seated for a bit, but that's hard to avoid.
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Ventus Gown
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Great colors, runs big
Was my first choice but didn't fit quite right
Pink Two-Toned Popover Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
Bust: 32A
Slightly long but beautiful!
I ended up wearing a different rental for the event I got this for so I still really love to. I have worn a similar model dress by the same designer before and got many compliments. This dress was regular length and at 5'4" even with heels it was slightly long and dragged on the floor behind me. It also required no bra or sticky bra because it hasn't been back there for went with a different choice. It is made with beautiful fabric and the pattern is very bright. I would definitely recommend in the future, especially for warmer weather!
Multi Floral High Low Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 106lbs
Bust: 32A
Flowy and springy!
This dress was great for an early spring wedding. It was formal enough, I got many complements and it was super comfortable. I was able to wear a strapless bra with not problems. I'm very small chested, therefore I needed the bra to fill out the top, and even then it was a bit loose, but not very noticeable. I am 5'4" and wore 2 inch wedges and the dress was still pretty long in the back. I was able to dance and walk pretty well because the hem is a high-low, but still had to pick it up a bit behind me throughout the night. If they had a petite length, it might be a better choice if you aren't super tall or don't wear platform heels. Otherwise I love it! Definitely recommend!
Floral Essex Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 106lbs
Bust: 32A
Great for a March wedding!
This dress was exactly what I pictured. I am 5'4" and the length with 1-2" heels was perfect for dancing! The top was a bit hard to fill out with my small bust, but with some fashion tape and a sticky bra, I made it work! The dress did fit my slender frame, though it felt a little strerched out/had been worn many times. It didnt show the wear but the bust felt a little low-hanging and the open back was lower than my bra strap (hence the sticky backless bra). It was still very comfortable and I got many compliments through the night! Definitely recommend!
Riscal Gown
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 106lbs
Bust: 32A
Well made structured dress
I am 5' 4" and normally wear a size 0. This dress fit so well! There is boning in the bodice and the fabric is heavy and structured. The regular length with my highest heels was still a touch too long but still wearable and walkable. I have a small bust but with a strapless bra, this fit really well. I did up going with a different dress just because I liked it a bit more, but this definitely be an option in the future!
Teal Scallop Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 106lbs
Bust: 32A
Great holiday party option!
Sorry for the poor picture quality, only pic I have that shows the length! Though I couldn't decide on which dress to wear up until minutes before leaving for my party, I ended up choosing this dress as it fit well, was a festive color, was comfortable and warm as I live in Michigan and its winter. haha. The long sleeves were great, though as someone with long-ish arms, the petite sizing felt just a little short in the arms, though doable. The length with 2-3 inch heels at 5'4" was great, as well as the center slit up to the knee made dancing and walking easy! The roushing made me, who is pretty thin and narrow appear to have hips and maybe a butt? Though all the extra fabric did make the dress a bit heavy, nothing crazy though. Also a plus in a cold climate. Overall, I got many complements all night for the color and cut! Great choice for the holidays!
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Red Forbidden Territory Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Great replacement option!
This dress was sent to me as a replacement option when my original choice was unable to ship. The color is beautiful, a nice burgundy, and the detail at the top is well done and intact. the neckline is decently square and for someone who is small-chested, 32A, it seems to be a little large in the chest for me, unless i stood very tall and erect, the top of the dress seemed to sag. The slight mermaid shape was beautiful though and at 5' 4" with 2-3 inch heels on, the length was good, could walk without tripping on it. This and another dress were both in the running for my work christmas party, but in the end I felt the sagging in the top wouldnt look right and went with my other option for the event.
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Burgundy Vine Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A
Comfortable and modest
This was purchased as a back up for a work christmas party. It fit true to size, though I am small busted and with a regular padded bra on it still felt slightly loose in the chest. The keyhole is tastefully done and even with no cleavage, did not seems to low or inappropriate for a work event. I am 5' 4" and with 2-3 inch heels it touched the floor, but did not drag. I just ended up liking my other selections better, therefore did not wear it to the event. Great dress though!
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Burgundy Cross Gown
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32A