This dress was comfortable and fit my pear shape great. The under-skirt was stretchy enough to fit over my pear hips, which is always a concern with a style like this. But the crochet overlay fabric was pieced together instead of one large piece of fabric, and the seam fell right over my abdomen (postpartum pooch), which drew my attention to the area I was trying to hide. Because the fabric is such a dark navy color, I doubt that anyone else would notice, but its all I could see once I noticed it.

Blue Ceiba Dress

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

I rented the Large, and the waistband was snug (wearable but tight), but the top was way too big. I'm a 36B and the top was floppy and way too big in the chest. The print and fabric were great, but for a pear shaped body, the top just didnt work.

Printed Tara Dress

Karen Zambos

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

I rented this dress for my sister-in-law's wedding in Las Vegas. Since Elvis would be performing the ceremony, I needed something fun but still wedding appropriate. This dress was PERFECT! I am VERY pear shaped and this dress hugged all the right things and minimized my hips/butt. Very comfortable and lightweight (it was 106 degrees in Vegas...). I got compliments all night from family and guests! Runs very small. I usually wear a 4-6 and rented this dress in a 0 and 4 (no 2s available). The 4 was really not much bigger than the 0, but the 0 felt perfect in the chest and torso, so I went with it (and felt great about wearing a size 0 again!). Definitely recommend this dress, and REALLY wish I could have bought it!

Butterfly Kisses Dress

Pencey

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Size Worn: 0

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

I rented this dress for my holiday work party (it was actually Prom themed). This was my first rental after months of looking at Rent the Runway. I ordered the 2R and 4R, as I am only 5'5". The dresses arrived in a very nice garment bag on the delivery day selected. I was stunned by the beautiful magenta material, which does look more like a wine color in dim lighting. I got compliments all night on the gorgeous open back of this dress!! HOWEVER, both sizes were WAY too short. I ended up wearing the 4R, which fit me nicely, but in order for the length to be correct, I would have had to wear flats. I tried one my shortest heels (about 2 1/2 inches) and it was still too short. I ended up wearing the heels I intended with this dress even though they were 4 inches tall, because you were going to see my shoes regardless of the height, so they had to be the best ones. I was self-conscious all night due to the short length, and kept finding myself trying to pull the dress down so it would cover my shoes more. Despite the situation, Rent the Runway was extremely helpful and accommodating! Since their warehouse was having issues the day before my event, they were not able to send me a different length. However, they allowed me to wear the dress to the event and gave me a credit for my next RTR rental. I will DEFINITELY be trying RTR again! Their customer service is some of the best I have ever received! Though, next time I will definitely chat with a RTR stylist before placing my order and will opt to have the dresses arrive 2 days beforehand, just in case. THANKS RTR!

Sexy Back Gown

Diane von Furstenberg

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Size Worn: 4R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B