After a little help from the hubby, I was able to get this zipped up and wear it all night long with no problems. The dress is fairly light-weight and would be good for a spring or summer event. I am 5'8" and wore the long version with flats; the dress just hit the floor.

Corundum Sapphire Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 14L

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C

I tried the size 12 and 14. I ended up wearing the 14 because I have broad shoulders and the 12 constricted the movement of my shoulders slightly. Otherwise, the 12 would have worked. I liked the design of the sequins on the dress and the open back, but I thought where the waist on there dress fell on me was in an odd spot.

Blue Botany Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 38B

This is a very elegant and classy gown that fit right in at the black tie event I attended. I wore the 12L with two or three inch heels and had to pick up the hem while walking. Not a huge problem, and the dress was otherwise very comfortable. Based on the reviews and comments from others, I went a size down for my back-up. Normally, this is probably good advice unless you have broad shoulders. I wore my normal size of 12L because the 10L was tight across the shoulder, and its zipper would not lay flat, causing a weird wrinkle effect on my side. So I wore the 12L, though it hid my shape/curves more than the smaller size.

Lifetime Love Gown

Carmen Marc Valvo

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Size Worn: 12L

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 38B

This is a fun little dress that would do well at a summer party or casual wedding. I rented it for my birthday, which is in the winter, but it still worked when paired with black tights and a sweater, but the print reads more spring/summer, and the fabric, while lined, is light. The fit was right on size and very comfortable. No troubles zipping it up, and I'm on the big end of my dress size.

Bermuda Dunes Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 38B

This is a great dress! I rented it for my b-day and received tons of compliments. The fabric is fun and high quality. The dress' shape is flattering; the skirt makes you want to twirl. I wore it with black tights and a black cardigan at work, and it could easily transition to an evening out look.

Bubbles Upon Bubbles Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 38B

I wore this of a work holiday party. Normally when I wear a RTR dress, I get tons of compliments, but I didn't get too many with this dress. Not sure why. While the size 12 zipped up, it was tight, so I decided to wear the size 14 for comfort, even if it was a tad too big.

Rocket In the Sky Dress

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 38B

Around Black Friday, RTR offered a deal to add "Mystery Bling" to an existing order, so I decided to go for it, and this is what the stylist sent to go along with the Halston Heritage Rocket in the Sky dress I rented. I've never been a huge fan of bracelets or cuffs, but this piece complimented the dress nicely. Some of the beads were beginning to come loose, so I was afraid they might fall over over the course of the night, but they did not thankfully.

Glitzy Glamour Cuff

AV Max

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Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 38B

I am about 30 weeks pregnant, and I rented this dress based on comments by others that it worked with a baby bump. If I wasn't pregnant, this dress would have fit me at my regular size. If this dress only came in one size larger, it would have worked perfectly with my pregnant body. I just could not get it zipped. I'm 5'8" and went with the regular length, not long, as suggested by others. Definitely good advice.

Hang Ten Maxi

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C

I was looking for a dress to wear to a work holiday party at 25 weeks pregnant. This one came up under the "bump friendly" category. I was nervous about the dress fitting, so for my back-up I went one size up, which is what I ended up wearing. The dress is lovely and comfy. Fit-wise, it is a little large in the bust, but only slightly. There was no real danger of popping out. The back felt short, like it was riding put, but I think that is because the front was hanging differently because of my belly.

Midnight Glamour Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C

RTR offered me a free rental to use by the end of August. With no events coming up soon, my husband suggested I rent a dress to wear to work one day. So I was looking for something work-appropriate, and this cute dress fit the bill. The top color block is a little more tan in person than the pictures online, but the dress fit well and was comfortable. Plus pockets are always fun. I was also impressed with RTR's customer service. My back-up size became unavailable due to being returned late by a previous renter, and they both called and e-mailed me to offer me other options.

Jerry Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C

I rented this dress for a wedding with a "fiesta" theme. I thought the colorfulness would fit right in, and it did: the bride loved it! The fit is a little snug and the length is a little shorter, but not terribly snug or short because I felt comfortable wearing it all night.

Piece It Together Dress

Rachel Roy

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C

This dress is just lovely and fits very well. It was my first one I got from RTR, and the whole process was super easy. The day the dress was delivered, it rained, and my porch is not covered, but the dress was well protected in the garment bag inside the box. I wore the dress to a wedding at an old mansion, and it fit right in with the elegant ambience. The skirt has tulle (or something like it) to give it volume. The pockets are functional and fun. I took one star off my review because the dress seemed a little worn around the neckline where a necklace would sit. But I would definitely rent this dress again.

The Vote Is In Dress

Tracy Reese

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C

This was my back-up dress, and I ended up not wearing it. Even so, the dress did not fit my body shape well.

Lace Illusion Flutter Dress

Milly

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 40C