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A Formal Affair Dress by Carlos Miele

A Formal Affair Dress by Carlos Miele

A Formal Affair Dress by Carlos Miele

Carlos Miele

A Formal Affair Dress

Rental $200 Retail $1575

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Give your style a sparkling lift with Carlos Miele's light gold strapless sweetheart dress. Pair with one standout accessory for a statement look. Shown here with Isharya's Polki Mirror Earrings.

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Light gold silk. Sweetheart neckline. Built in bustier for support. Fortuny pleating detail with crochet inserts. Hidden side zip.

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This dress runs slightly small. We recommend going one size up for back-up size (see following fit notes for exceptions). French sizing.

BUST: Works best for A to C cup sizes - bust is very fitted so full busted women should consider sizing up one or two sizes
WAIST: Very fitted - ruching detail cinches in waist
HIPS: Very fitted - skirt runs narrow so curvy women should consider sizing up
LENGTH: Knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a standard bra or no bra; wear SPANX to cinch in hips and backside
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types

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DanielleJoyce

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 130 lbs

May 3, 2013

Loved the color of this dress..

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Date

I thought this dress was beautiful. I loved the color and the fabric. It did run small and was a little uncomfortable to move around in. I chose not to wear a bra because the material of this dress was thick enough for support but I had to be carefull when raising my arms or bending down to not have a wordrobe malfunction.

lauren

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 21

Bust size: 32B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 120 lbs

Nov 12, 2012

Pretty Dress

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

Although I liked the dress alot, the picture is a little deceiving. The fabric is not quite as elegant as it appears in the photo on the website. I did still love the dress and received many complements. I ordered a 34, and 38 (I needed a 36 but it was already being rented) I usually wear a 0 or 2 dress size. The 34 fit, but was short on me, and too tight. I ended up wearing the 38, and it was big, but more appropriate for the wedding. Overall I really enjoyed my experience with rent the runway, and liked the dress a lot.

Tabs

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 30

Body type: Straight & narrow

Sep 24, 2012

It was my rehearsal dinner dress. It was absolutely gorgeous.

Size worn: 36

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

It was a little tight on the hips and around the middle. I was hoping it would have fit a little looser. The neckline dropped a little lower than I would have liked, but all in all it was a gorgeous gown and the fabric/design was beautiful.

Danielle

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 31

Bust size: 32D+

Body type: Petite

Weight: 105 lbs

Apr 28, 2012

It was so fun to get dressed up for a red carpet event!

Size worn: 36

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

The 34 was too small. It was tight in the hips and there wasn't enough room for my breasts in the pre-made cups. The 36 was about 1/2" too large all over, but I wore it anyway. I usually have all formal wear altered, so maybe RTR isn't a good idea for me. One of the dresses also smelled faintly of smoke.

Candice

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Petite

Weight: 120 lbs

Mar 27, 2012

My mother's husband asked, "how does it feel to be the most beautiful woman in the world?" ... hello! That moment feels good!

Size worn: 36

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I wore this dress the night before my wedding for our dress rehearsal. I felt beautiful, it was the perfect dress to be the last one I would wear before the "one" that I would wear to begin my new life. I normally am a "0" and was glad I to have both sizes in this dress, I went with the 36 over the 34.

Danielle

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 31

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 125 lbs

Jan 18, 2013

The dress is a stunner if it fit correctly, but the top of dress didn't fit right in either size.

Size worn: 36

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

The liner rolled over the bust line and looked like a bra was showing in two different sizes, so it wasn't a matter of the dress not fitting but seemed to be an issue with wear. RTR refunded my money because of the inconvenience and, luckily, I had a second dress option that worked perfectly!

Alexandra

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 27

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Petite

Weight: 115 lbs

Dec 18, 2012

Didn't work for me.

Size worn: 40

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress looked good on the model but I wasn't even able to wear it to my event because it made my breasts look flat and unflattering.

Nicole

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 25

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 155 lbs

Dec 11, 2012

Beautiful dress but tight at hips and butt.

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I loved this dress but it was definitely tight around the hips.

Kelly

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Pear

Weight: 125 lbs

Sep 19, 2012

Really nice in pictures, dull color in person

Size worn: 38

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I didn't love this dress, but still ended up wearing it. Larger size too loose to be flattering and smaller was a little tight on hips and bottom area and since it has the tighter bands that criss cross, those sort of cut into my body in a way I thought wasn't great. Top was a little loose too. That said, I did get a some compliments, so maybe not too bad.

LB

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 33

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 130 lbs

Aug 1, 2012

Perfect Summer Formal

Size worn: 36

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this dress to a summer military ball and it worked perfectly It was a snug fit but what I expected. If you are blessed with a but I wouldn't pick this dress. I felt like it flattered me but I am very small up top and tall. It's true it's more of a shimmery beige and not gold but I loved the color :)

julianna

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Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 17

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 115 lbs

Apr 18, 2012

not really what i expected

Size worn: 36

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

It was a very pretty dress however not what i expected.. The dress looks gold however is a more champagne color and the fabric is not as shiny. Also, I usually wear a 34 but the fabric had no stretch and I had to wear the 36 instead.

me

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 34

Bust size: 36D

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 160 lbs

Nov 14, 2011

awful proportions

Size worn: 42

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I thought this dress would be the winner for a music awards event I was attending, two thumbs down. I'm 36-28-35 and a D Cup. I ordered an 8/42, but RTR didn't have a backup size. It was the largest 8 I've ever tried. It was too big @ the breast and waist, and too tight on the rear, which to me suggested the cut was off or rather not made for an hourglass or pear body type. Very disappointed, especially given the more expensive rental price.

MJ

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 0"

Age: 23

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Petite

Jul 20, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I'm a small gal, who finds it difficult to find formal wear that looks good on someone my size. The dress came below my knees, but I was okay with that. I found it to be a great fit except that my bust is too small to hold up the bodice of the dress so my bra showed during the evening I wore it. But I definitely out shined all the other girls at my event, ;)!

Megan

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 140 lbs

May 9, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I rented this dress in addition to a second dress for an evening wedding. I wanted two options becaues I didn't know how they would fit and feel. I ended up NOT wearing this dress. I rented the size 40 (equivalent to a 6) and the 42 (equivalent to 8) based on the recommendation of the fit specialist. I tried on the smaller size 6 first and it was large underneath my breasts and upper stomach area. I didn't like the way the way the fabric sort of "puffed out". If I had gone with a smaller size it would have fit better. It's a beautiful dress. I chose not to wear it because my back-up dress looked better on me.

LA

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 33

Body type: Hourglass

Mar 26, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I'm a 2-4. The 2 was too small and the 4 was way to big! Gorgeous dress but it was thick and awkward and didn't work for my figure.(curvy 125lbs)

Sarah

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 26

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Full Bust

Dec 1, 2010

Overall fit: Small

This dress was gorgeous however I could not wear it because it runs extremely small in the hips. If you have wider hips and larger thighs I would not recommend. I ordered it in my size and a size up and it still was too tight. If you are straight, narrow, and tall, go for it and enjoy!!

Ashelyn

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 25

Body type: Petite

Aug 24, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

I needed to wear a padded strapless bra as I am lacking in the dept. but it was gorgeous for my anniversary. I am very narrow in the hips and it fit!

AF

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 20

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Petite

Aug 12, 2010

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

AMAZING dress! If only I were a few inches taller!! I am 5'2" and the dress was below my knees. I recommend this dress for women 5'5" and taller :)

Alissa

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 25

Body type: Hourglass

Aug 12, 2010

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

Beautiful dress! Great for a night out! While the bodice does run true to size, if you're bigger in the chest I would recommend ordering 1 size up!

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