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Enchanting Emerald Gathered Gown by Alice by Temperley

Enchanting Emerald Gathered Gown by Alice by Temperley

Enchanting Emerald Gathered Gown by Alice by Temperley

Alice by Temperley

Enchanting Emerald Gathered Gown

Rental $85 Retail $475

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Make a colorful statement in the green goddess gown from Alice by Temperley. Perfect for a beachside wedding or anyone looking to make a stunning entrance. Shown here with Anton Heunis' Antique Accent Cuff .

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Emerald matte jersey. Surplice neckline. Cap sleeves with gathering detail. Gathered skirt. Hidden side zip. See Size and Fit tab for length.

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This dress runs large. We recommend going one size down for back-up (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - deep V reveals cleavage so recommend wearing with fashion tape
WAIST: Fitted - fitted at high waist
HIPS: Not fitted - draping conceals lower abdomen as well as hips and backside
LENGTH: Floor length - Available in 1 lengths: Regular measures 58" from shoulder to hem

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra or NuBra and fashion tape to secure deep V; seamless underwear and SPANX recommended
FABRIC: Fabric has some stretch
GREAT FOR: Apple, Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
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Mary

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 19

Body type: Full Bust

Apr 28, 2013

Love the color!

Size worn: 8R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

It is a VERY deep plunging neckline. I am more on the bustier side, so I had to pin the dress so it wouldn't show too much. The fit was great, even a little loose so go with normal size and size down. Very comfortable dress and pretty color.

Courtney

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 19

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Hourglass

Feb 19, 2013

I was nervous about my dress getting here on time, but RTR came through for me! It was a great night

Size worn: 6L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Overall, I loved this dress. The color was beautiful and I got so many compliments. I did, however, have to pin the cleavage area because it was a bit big. I read some other reviews and I agree that it does run large. I ordered a 6 and and 8 and it wasn't even a question that I would wear the 6. Also I'm about 5'10" and the size "long" was not quite as long as I would have liked. You could just see my shoes under it. Good thing I had already decided to wear flats.

whitneyf

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 135 lbs

Feb 8, 2013

This dress was so comfortable and moved very well.

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I loved wearing this dress. It was simple and comfortable yet the neckline drew attention to all the right places! This dress was long on me as I am 5'2" so I did trip on it a couple of times. I paired it with some gold earring and a gold Grecian style bracelet. I would definitely rent this dress again!

Sarah

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Sep 30, 2010

Fun dress, great color

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Other

I really enjoyed wearing this dress. It ran just a little bit large, so I wore the smaller size of the 2 that were sent. I did have to pin the neckline closed at the bust in order not to flash my bra. It may have been loose at the top bc I am pretty flat-chested, but I think even girls with a bit more curve might still have to pin it or use stylist's tape. Also, thankfully, the seam under the bust was higher than shown on the model in the picture. It looked cleaner and better fitting because the waist was accenuated better. Even with that, it was a gorgeous dress!! The color was stunning and photograped really well. I wore it to a bridal luncheon for my sister and it was perfect. I wore it with simple, more casual shoes and loosely curled/wavy hair. You could also easily dress it up for a more formal event. I was really happy with this rental!

Heather

Usually wears: 14

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 29

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Apple

Oct 24, 2012

I got more compliments in this dress than I have... maybe ever.

Size worn: 12L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

I was and am still absolutely in love with this dress, but it definitely wouldn't work for everyone. A few things to know going in: 1. This dress runs big! Personally, I was counting on that, but definitely something to keep in mind when ordering. Size down. 2. The long length was perfect for me at 5"9', even when I slipped into flat sandals later in the evening. 3. Also, this is really, REALLY low cut. I have a small bust so it was great for me, but I would say if you are ANYTHING above a small C, this could be an issue. I had to wear fashion tape.

EmilyAnne

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 30

Bust size: 36B

Body type: Hourglass

Nov 10, 2011

grecian but large

Size worn: 8L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

loved this in pictures, but fabric wasnt what i was expecting. it also runs very large. i couldve gotten a 6. deep plunge and long length was perfect! pretty color

Onyema

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 25

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Petite

Aug 26, 2012

"This dress was made for you!"

Size worn: 6R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I'm 5'4" and was worried about ordering a long dress but it all fit perfectly with the right shoes. The fit is great and the complementary double sided tape came in handy.

Jennifer

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 29

Bust size: 38C

Body type: Pear

Weight: 165 lbs

Apr 29, 2013

Not Pleased

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

I couldn't wear this dress. The material was heavy, the fit was terribly unforgiving, and the color was much closer to green, then to this nice teal it portrays in this photo. The dress was huge, and the boob area came down so far that I couldn't have worn a bra. If this was a shirt I would have had to put a camisole underneath. It was also very short, I am only 5'4"; it stopped above my ankles.

Kelly

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 36

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Full Bust

Apr 17, 2013

Beautiful color, but odd fit

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

Rented this as a back-up for a wedding, as it was on the list of "bump friendly" dresses. Even at 9 months pregnant and a 36F bust, the dress was very large and low cut. Normal size was a 6, but given how late in the pregnancy I was I tried a 10 - I was swimming in it and I doubt the 8 would've been much better.

Hannah

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 24

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Hourglass

Mar 26, 2013

This was my first rental and it went very smoothly. I love RTR and told everyone about it.

Size worn: 10L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Loved this dress so much! The difference between the regular and the long is huge! I had to wear the long because the regular was way too short. But with the long I had to wear 4 inch heels. Cleavage was a bit out of control so I used fashion tape and a safety pin and it was still quite boobalicious. The material is heavy but it made it feel elegant.

Carolyn

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 23

Bust size: 34A

Body type: Petite

Mar 6, 2013

Unusual fit, darker color

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress runs very large, so go for the smaller size! The V neck opens much wider than it appears in the picture, and even with a very small chest I thought it was inappropriate for a formal affair. The material is very heavy and it is a more emerald green color than the photo shows. Sad it didn't work for me, but I'm sure would look great on someone taller.

Lauren

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 25

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 170 lbs

Jan 17, 2013

Amazing, comfortable dress.

Size worn: 8L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Def get a size down, maybe even two! Very flattering and comfortable.

grace

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 21

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Full Bust

Weight: 170 lbs

Jan 8, 2013

Color

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Very, very low. I had to pin it, and it was still too low. Love the color and material!

Colleen

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 22

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 135 lbs

Dec 2, 2012

Nice color but fit awkwardly on me.

Size worn: 4R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This is a super gorgeous gown and the color looked great against my pale skin and dark hair. However, I think I should've sized down...perhaps this was just due to sizing, but the neckline and sleeves didn't really flatter my shoulders either. I ended up going with one of my other dresses from my order!

Camille

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 24

Bust size: 36D+

Body type: Full Bust

Oct 14, 2012

Didn't end up wearing this dress, everything was too big and long

Size worn: 12L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Didn't end up wearing this dress, it was very long and the front of the dress came down too far.

KLS

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 23

Bust size: 38C

Body type: Pear

Weight: 170 lbs

Oct 12, 2012

Beautiful dress, but way to big!

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

I loved this dress, but it was way to big and way to low cut. I usually wear a 12US/16 UK but this made me look twice as big as normal, they only had the 12 avaliable so I went for it. The zipper was hard to get down too. I am very sad I loved this dress so much. Plus the regular was not floor length like pictured and I wasn't wearing shoes it was more ankle length. My advice would be to size down!

Andriana

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 155 lbs

Sep 19, 2012

Felt beautiful!!!

Size worn: 6R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

Very open neckline, better for smaller chested women. The color on the RTR website does not match the color in real life.. However, when you take pictures, they look like the RTR pics. SUPER LONG even as a regular. Perfect cut!

Sarah

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 26

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Hourglass

Aug 29, 2012

Long and low cut!

Size worn: 8L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

I love this dress, but if you're busty, I suggest you stay away. It was really low cut, and I felt self conscious all night in it. On the plus side, I liked that the dress comes in "Long," being a tall girl myself. The color is pretty, and I personally liked the fabric. However, the dress is very low cut, and will definitely require some pins/fashion tape to stay in place.

Dana

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 28

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Hourglass

Aug 6, 2012

Great color - poor fit

Size worn: 6R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Party

I usually wear an 8, but after reading the reviews I ordered a 6, which I ended up wearing as it fit me best. However, it is very low cut and the fabric is very heavy, so I was constantly pulling it up and used A LOT of tape in an attempt to keep everything in place.

Hayley

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 23

Body type: Pear

Weight: 120 lbs

Apr 16, 2012

Very pretty, but runs large

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I rented this dress for my boyfriend's fraternity's formal in Savannah, GA. It was a great dress! I rented the 2R and 4R. I wore the 2R, and it was still a little big. The material was really comfortable and flowy, but the the jersey fabric weighed a little heavy causing the dress to pull down lower than it should be. I used a lot of double sided fashion tape to hold it in place- and it did the trick, even though I was self-conscious all night about something slipping! The waist does fit more like an empire waist rather than a natural waist like pictured on the model. Overall though a very pretty dress, and the color was so rich and went great with my green eyes! The length was perfect. I'm short, but with the right sized heels (I think mine were 3") it was just right. I received lots of compliments! Trying to share photos, but uploader won't work.

singing_gal

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 34

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Pear

Weight: 150 lbs

Feb 26, 2012

Odd sizing

Size worn: 6L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

At the time of renting this dress I was a small 10/large 8. I rented the size 8 and 6 and neither of them worked. The 8 was too large in the lower half of the dress but good in the bust. The 6 was perfect in the lower half but too small in the bust. (I am a 36 C) If I could have taken the bottom of the size 6 and the top of the 8 it would have been the perfect dress. I was sad that I wasn't able to wear the dress because it looks great and seemed like it would have been very comfortable to wear. Another thing is the bust is cut VERY low. If you are daring enough to do it you can wear as is but I would pin the bust up a little. I like cleavage but I also like to leave something to the imagination. Hope this helps.

Kristy

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 32

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 125 lbs

Nov 30, 2011

Beautiful, but had fit issues

Size worn: 4R

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Party

Color and fabric were great, but the waist sat very high on me...and I do not have a long torso! I'm 5'5 so I was surprised that it fit much more like an empire waist.

Grace

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 22

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Hourglass

Nov 27, 2011

It was enormous!

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was lovely, but so large it looked like I was smuggling a circus under it. No amount of fashion tape or safety pins could rectify it. I rented the Shoshanna Lace and Love dress as a back up and it was perfection!

Lindsay

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 23

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 140 lbs

Nov 23, 2011

Not What I Expected..

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Even after reading all the negative review of this dress I decided to go ahead and risk ordering it - HUGE mistake. Not only did RTR send me the wrong size but the dress is not the same color and the fabric is thick and tacky. Like many have commented before, unless you are extremely flat chested or extremely confident in showing cleavage, this dress is not for larger busted women. I should have listened to everyone else's warnings. I would not recommend this dress.

M

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 26

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Full Bust

Weight: 155 lbs

Oct 24, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I guess because my boobs are bigger than the model's, this dress became empire-waisted and looked like maternity wear. I was bummed because the color is incredible and rich. Luckily, I had a back up. I would not recommend for the large busted ladies.

CT

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 39

Bust size: 36D

Body type: Full Bust

Sep 14, 2011

Overall fit: Large

I'm 5'8" 150lb 36DD. I got the 8L and it was huge!!! The front opened to my belly button it was at least 8" too long and aside from that the material was very heavy. Even if it had fit this is not a dress for someone with a big chest, zero support and very revealing. The color was gorgeous though.

Jenn

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 29

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Hourglass

Sep 6, 2011

Overall fit: Large

This dress runs large, the top is very low and I needed to use double stick tape to keep it closed. The color is very pretty, but I would recommend sizing down!

Kate

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 31

Body type: Straight & narrow

Aug 30, 2011

Overall fit: Large

I ordered the 6L and the 2R. I usually run between a 4 & 6. The 2 fit perfectly, with a little tape to keep the ladies in their place. I had a little trouble with getting the zipper to close all the way, but eventually got it to work. The regular length was long enough with flats. The long would have been a good length for 3-4" heels

Linds

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 140 lbs

Aug 23, 2011

Overall fit: Large

I am a 4/6 and got both sizes to be safe. Interestingly the 6 fit better in the top, the 4 was much bigger in the top than the 6. Ultimately I could have worn either size. As others have mentioned the dress is considerably darker green than it appears in the photos.

Liz

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 27

Body type: Pear

Jun 8, 2011

Overall fit: Large

This dress fits like a potato sack. The fabric is also rough to the touch. I had to make a last-minute rental and hoped this one would work; it didn't. The regular size was incredibly short and so was the long. Luckily, RTR has GREAT customer service and I had a backup dress that worked out amazingly. This dress may work for some body types, but rent at your own risk.

Natalie

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 29

Bust size: 32D+

Body type: Hourglass

May 31, 2011

Overall fit: Large

I loved the color of this dress, but it was unavailable in my size for the date I wanted. However, after speaking with a sales rep, I was convinced that the size up (which was available) would fit. It did not - it was huge! Also, I have a large chest, which made the dress hang more like an empire waist than a natural waist (as shown in the picture). The color was beautiful, but definitely order in your size and a size down and stay away if you are a D-cup!

Catou

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 35

Body type: Hourglass

May 24, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

This dress is perfect for the curvy, tall girl - that is, if you don't have an ample bosom. As you can tell from the picture the neckline is indeed a deep plunging neckline, and anyone with a cup bigger than a B, will literally bust out of the dress - because it's a wrap plunging neckline even dress tape cannot work its magic. Though the dress fit perfect everywhere else, my chest area was way to exposed and I had to return. It's a shame because the color is perfect, the cap sleeves and gathering detail is lovely, the cut is chic and forgiving on the curves. One quick mention, there is no lining in this dress - so be aware!

Roxanne

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 32

Body type: Pear

Mar 28, 2011

Overall fit: Large

Due to the size of my hips, I'm typically between sizes 12 and 14. Thinking that this dress would be a good fit for me since it's flow-y and runs large I opted to order the 12L and 12R as my back-up. My mistake. This dress runs incredibly large. I should have ordered the 10L. Both of the 12s just hung on my body, but it was evident that the dress itself had potential. Unfortunately, I couldn't wear either dress. Also, I think another reviewer already mentioned this, but if you want the dress to skim the floor like the pictures, anyone taller than say 5'5" will want the long. Anyway, all in all, I'll most likely order it again, but this time go smaller.

Yana

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 33

Body type: Pear

Jan 31, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I normally wear a size 4, but was told the size 6 would do; it was still too large, I should have stuck with the size 4. It was a beautiful color - though I personally did not like the quality of the material. That was not the biggest problem. From the photo of the dress on the model, one would expect the dress to skim the floor beautifully. It did not! I ordered the 6R and I'm almost 5'4" and dressed in the gown bare foot, it was a good 3" too short! If I had gone with the longer size, with heals, I would have looked fine. I would say, if you are tall, do not even bother with this dress if you want it to skim the ground.

Liz

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 32

Body type: Hourglass

Nov 17, 2010

Overall fit: Large

I am usually a size 4 but sometimes run 6. I ordered both sizes and the 4 was too big! I would recommend ordering your size and one down. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to wear it and went with my backup, but the color is gorgeous!

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