Karen's Reviews
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8 reviews
Great, flattering dress
I thought this dress was very flattering for my body type. I don't have much boob (~32DD right now, which is sounds big but isn't) and I have big hips and long legs. It was long enough on my tall frame to be comfortable sitting down but not so long I felt too conservative. I was able to wear a regular bra and didn't need spanx so it was a win all around. I also really liked that it had pockets and that those pockets did not open too easily. There is no stretch to the material at all - it is a somewhat thicker material, very nice feeling. Also, if you are busty I would size up, there wasn't exactly a ton of extra room in the boobal area even for me!
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Violet Femme Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32D
No seriously you guys it's really short
I ended up not being able to wear this dress because it was too short. I thought I would be fine with leggings but if I moved my arms upward the whole dress would rise above my butt. I also thought it looked a bit less.....crisp than I expected. This is the first time a RTR didn't go well for me, but I have rented a ton of times so I guess I was due! I had a backup so all was well!
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Fondant Shift
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32D
Vibrant color!
I loved wearing this dress, the color was incredibly vibrant and it was long enough to not be indecent on my 5'10'' frame. The open back is beautiful, though it means you can't wear a regular bra. I wore it to officiate my brother's wedding. My only complaint is the lining was sewed to the lace, and the lining wasn't quite the same length as the outer lace, so there was a wrinkle in the lining at my hips that just would not go away. It looked a little funny so I was self-conscious about it all night. However, apparently it didn't ruin the overall look because strangers came up to me all night to compliment me.
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Never Let You Go Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Sparkly black dress
Though I think this dress looks best on women with large busts, it was still quite flattering on my smaller chest! I enjoyed wearing this dress, it is dramatic but very comfortable. I could wear a regular bra, which is always a plus. I have a big butt, and it was very forgiving. This is actually the second time I've rented this dress, I also rented the same dress in the champagne color. All around a solid choice!
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Putting On The Glitz Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Great print, but a bit finicky fit
I wore this dress to a wedding and received a ton of compliments on it. The print is beautiful and the fabric is high quality - plus it has pockets! I like being in an eye-catching dress, and this dress definitely delivered. I enjoyed wearing it too - it's kind of poofy and fun. However, I almost returned it because there were some very notable differences between this dress and the photo on RTR. 1. The length. The model in the photo is fairly tall but the dress still skims the ground in the back. I ordered tall sizes and it was nowhere near the ground, even in the back where it was longer. I had been hoping for something that touched the ground. It made me look kind of short and stumpy until I paired it with tall sparkly heels, then it looked more natural. 2. The neckline. The neckline on the model clearly is low enough to show her collarbone. The actual dress has a very high neckline - it goes right up to the neck. 3. The criss-cross back. The fabric on the model crosses her back in the middle, while the actual dress crosses more toward the top of the back. See my photo for what I mean. I thought it made my butt look huge. Also, note that this fabric has no give and the dress cinches quite tight at the waist. It was loose on me everywhere except for the waist. It is a heavy, stiff fabric that holds its shape very well - you won't need spanx or anything. The butt and hips were very roomy, actually. The bust was a little loose around my 32D chest, but if you have large boobs it might be too tight. In the end it was all fine and it was fun to wear. I probably won't order it again though!
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Fuchsia Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute and comfortable
These earrings are large enough to make a bit of an impact but light enough to be comfortable. The rod connecting the upper triangle to the lower part of the earring is rigid, if you were wondering - it does not swing or swivel. They were a nice touch for my outfit!
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Medea Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Great, eye-catching bracelet
I reallly liked this bracelet - it packs a big visual punch. I wore it with flashy earrings and a demure black dress to an office party. I would rent it again! Edit: I rented again! It was a great touch, again!
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Gold Dome Bangle
AV Max
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Great, fun earrings
I wore these earrings to a holiday office party to add some oomph to a black dress and they definitely delivered. They are quite large and heavy so they could be a problem for dancing, but my ears held up fine for an evening of chatting. Note that the metal color is bronze-ish.
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Full Bloom Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 32D