Name: Rossa Gown
Brand: CATHERINE DEANE
SKU: CD6
Price: 70 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (125 reviews)

Beautiful dress! I'm usually a 2, but glad I got the 4P which fit fine. Gorgeous v-neck filled with lace and mesh. Love the long flow of the dress. Lots of compliments. One of my favorite pictures of all time is with this dress. 

I had read reviews that said this dress ran small so I got the 2 and 4P (the 2P was unavailable). It did run a little small so I was happy with the 4P. I'm also super short (only 5'1) so the petite size helped immensely length wise! The dress was super comfortable, flowed beautifully, and the criss cross fabric and lace in the back was a nice touch. The only thing I didn't like about the dress was the zipper. It's on the left side and although the dress fit perfectly, right in the middle of my torso the zipper bulged out (for a lack of  a better word). I found myself trying to hide it the whole night, by putting my hand on my waist. Other than that, I loved it. Definitely recommend it! 

I was so excited to find a long dress that I loved in a petite size. The length was perfect with 2 1/2 inch heels and I loved the jersey fabric. I received several compliments on the dress. As mentioned in previous reviews, there is very little give in the bust and it is quite challenging to get zipped. There was an area where the fabric was starting to pull away from the zipper on the dress I had so it appeared other people had this issue as well. Because of this, there was a weird bowing of the fabric on the side that pressed into my side and was a bit uncomfortable--it was also noticeably jutting out in some photos. 

I wore it with 3 inch heals - still slightly long. 

The dress looks black online and black in photos but is actually a dark navy. It fit like a glove on me. I received numerous compliments on it all night long. As for the length, I wore 4" heels with the dress and the length was perfect. Definitely recommend the longer length for a tall girl. Overall, this was my first experience with rent the  runway and I absolutely loved it. I will definitely be using it again for any major events. 

It fit a little small, and the zipper was very tough because of the thick fabric at the upper part. I got it zipped with the help of a strong friend. :) I got so many compliments on it all night, and once it was on it was really comfy and fit like a glove. I loved the style, especially the back.
I wore a bra that I would recommend to anyone who's looking for something not to show in the dress: the victoria's secret U Plunge backless bra. It was PERFECT and stayed on well especially because the dress was so tight on the upper part. 
I totally recommend this dress for any formal occasions! So lovely. 

I am normally a size 2 and I order a 2L, put it on and there was no way that I could zip it. Thankfully I ordered a 4L as my back up and that dress fit perfectly! It was storming the night of my event, so having a black dress was great! Also, the dress was just long enough in 3 inch wedges. 

If you are tall I highly suggest getting the tall size. The bodice of the dress was very tight, but not uncomfortably tight. However, this is the smallest part of my body. I suggest going up a size if you are uncomfortable wearing skin tight tops. The dress looks black although it is categorized as navy. Overall I loved this dress. 

The dress was a little tight in the top. I'm about a c and it was hard to zip. But overall it was a beautiful flattering dress!! I loved it!

thank you for posting!  I&#39;m about your height and have been having a very tough time finding a good review on a petite size down!

I rented this dress for a black tie wedding, and it was a huge hit. I got so many compliments, which is not surprising because it is such a beautiful dress. A couple things to note:
- It is actually a dark navy. The picture looks black, but don't be fooled, it's navy.
- It runs SMALL. I usually wear a 2 or 4, and in this dress I fit comfortably into an 8P. I probably could have gotten away with a 6P, but it wasn't available. I am 5'1, and the petite length worked perfectly with my 3.5 / 4 inch heels. 

Make sure you order a size up for your back-up and you will definitely enjoy this dress. I wish I had another event coming up so I could order it again!


I rented this dress for a debutante ball, and I received so many compliments! I ordered the 4L and wore about 3 1/2 inch heels and it reached right to the floor without any problems. The dress definitely runs small so make sure to order up a size. The top of the dress is what runs the smallest because it is form fitting, so if you have a tiny waist and wider hips, it'll still look great! I usually wear a 2-4, so it worked perfectly for me because I do have the tiny waist and wide hips. I felt so comfortable and confident in it all night long, and definitely danced the night away! The only con is that the zipper can sometimes stick out a little on the side, but it was only noticeable to me. It was my first experience with RTR, and I will definitely be renting more in the future! 

The material was beautiful, light and silky. The dress runs a little small, not terrible though. I ended up wearing the 8 because there was a defect with the 6 that was sent to me. The zipper in the dress is tricky, but with a little help you can get it up. The top of the dress was beautiful and flattering, the lower part of the dress made me feel very bottom heavy and made my hips look larger than they are. Overall I was very happy with the dress and recieved compliments all night long!  

This dress is perfect if you have a narrow frame.  I have pretty wide hips, and the gown really accentuated them.  The model in the photo is twisted to the side a bit, so you can't really see how the dress can emphasize wide hips.  I loved the color and design, especially the back.  In retrospect, I would not have selected it because the way the dress is cut in the front.  Like others said, the zipper was a pain to get up, and it bulged out at my side.  You can clearly see it right next to my left elbow.  Other than those issues, it is a beautiful gown for the right body.

Fit: Thank goodness I read the reviews! I am always a size 0 in dresses, but made sure to order a 2R and 4R after reading the "iffy" sizing reviews on this dress and knowing that I have a larger rib cage. The 2R zipped fine until it hit my ribs then it was just a huge NOPE. I wore the 4R which fit perfect on my ribs,  though it was a bit large in the stomach area. 

The Look: This dress is just stunning! I received so many compliments all night. It is unique and allows you to show some skin in a classy manner. I had no worries of wardrobe malfunctions which is always a plus! It was also a lighter weight material making it flow nicely with any movement.

RTR Overall: The staff was excellent as always! Looking forward to my next event so I can rent another dress. :-)



My boyfriend and I loved this dress at first sight. Although it is hard to tell, it is a dark blue which went great with his ASU's. Now I ended up ordering this dress as my back-up because the only length available in my size was a Long, I was super worried about the length but it really wasn't bad for a 5'3'' girl with 3'' heels. Sure, I had to pick it up while walking, but it wasn't a hassle. My girls were definitely very snug but were able to stay put. It will be a struggle to get in and out of the dress with larger chests but it is doable. The lace was elegant and the neckline was comfortable. I also imagined the material a lot more heavier than it actually was. I almost teared up packing it away in the return package to send back. Just today my bf asked if I could wear a dress again because he said I looked so beautiful. 

I wore a Nu Bra - seamless underwire - the dress was to low to clasp it in the front but between the structure of the dress and the lift from the cups it all worked out fine.

Very small fit if you have a larger chest and/or rib cage.  I'd worn this designer before and knew it would be tight in that area so didn't even bother ordering the 8 or 10 (my usual dress sizes).  I started by ordering the regular length because the reviews said that it ran long, but it ended up being 3 inches too short.  RTR was able to send my a replacement dress in long.  In the picture I'm wearing flats and the dress is just hitting the floor (I'm 5'8").  Super comfortable and flattering dress, I wore it for over 12 hours and have zero complaints.  As other uses mentioned the lace on the side did pucker, oddly enough it didn't pucker on the 12R.  I would highly recommend this dress for any formal occasion!

The tipper was a little finicky so it took some help zipping it up. Otherwise, very comfortable, flattering and fun to wear!

The dress felt very comfortable and the fabric feels luxurious. 
However the zipper was very difficult to close. I needed some help to close it. Once done up, the zipper popped out and wouldn't lay flat. But overall it fit me perfectly and I felt great in it.

Thanks again RTR!

you look gorgeous! love the hair and makeup ;)

I got tons of compliments but the zipper was a nightmare. It's hard to get up (and not because the dress was too tight) and once done up, the zipper popped out and wouldn't lay flat. 6R was a bit too big on me but the 4R was way too small! Length was perfect w 3" heels 

The dress was a little on the small side. The 4r which is my usual size fit well, but it was too short and the zipper popped out in the lace cut out by my hip. I went with the 6r as it was longer and the zipper didn't poof out!

The dress is navy, not black like I had originally bough but it was better that way. 

Speaking of the zipper, it was difficult to close. I needed some help so keep that  in mind!

Overall, the dress was unique, comfortable, and so beautiful. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. 

Did run a bit small, one size up fit best on me. The zipper on the side did tend to stick out but it wasn't too bothersome. Overall, the dress was gorgeous and perfect for my prom. Also, it's a really really dark navy, even though it looks black. 

The fit is a little snug and make sure someone is there to help you zip in because I had to ask a stranger in the elevator for help ! 

The dress was very fitted through the bodice. I didn't read past reviews about the small sizing, so I ordered down a size (2L) for my backup, which was completely unwearable. There were no more regular lengths left, so both were L. Although I didn't fit the suggested height criteria for the L, my 5" heels made up for it and turned out to be the perfect length.
The zipper on the side was hard to pull up and where it ran through the lace paneling, the zipper popped out from the side and would not lay flat.

Just curious about the length - how tall were the heels that you were able to wear with the 4R?

This dress was amazing! I bought the U-Plunge Backless Bra from Victoria Secret and it worked perfectly with this dress! I danced my heart out on the dance floor. I wasn't worried about wardrobe malfunctions because the dress was so comfortable and easy to wear. 

The fabric is so soft and easy to move in, however it was a bit long, even with 4 inch heels!

This dress runs very small! I normally wear a size 0 or 2 but I opted for the 4L which was still a little tight. The zipper is super obnoxious and is really hard to zip up once you are in the dress. It does accentuate your hips a little bit but it's good if you're slim. Overall it was very beautiful and I got compliments all night long:)


I'm usually a 2 or a 4 for dresses, so I ordered a 4 and a 6 after reading the reviews to make sure one of the dresses I purchased would fit me, which was definitely a smart choice. There's no way a 2 would have fit me. The 4 was a bit tight, just around the neck a little and the armpits, but it fit better than the 6, which was too loose and didn't look as flattering. The dress is mostly constricting in the ribs/chest area so if you have smaller ribs/waist you can do a smaller size, but if you have a larger waist/ribs then stick with bigger sizes. The dress looked like it was made out of high quality material, and was very soft. It's a very dark navy blue, and it looked almost black in some of the photos. This of course helped as it made me appear slimmer. The way the top was made, there's no need to wear a bra, unless you are especially large-chested (I'm a small 34C). I was worried when I first put it on that the 4 would be too small because I couldn't zip it up myself, but once I had someone else do it, it was just fine. I'm 5'3" and I was worried about the length when reading the reviews, but I got the regular length for both of the sizes and wore 4 inch heels, and the length was absolutely perfect. It was just about the ground but didn't show any of the shoe. I did have to take off my heels towards the end of the night, but the dress didn't drag too much on the ground so it wasn't much of a problem. This dress is extremely fabulous, but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who doesn’t have a somewhat of a defined waist because that is what this dress highlights, while it makes your hips appear a bit bigger. Overall it’s a fabulous dress I would recommend to anyone!


Dress is actually a very dark blue (I thought it was black from the picture). fabric is thicker than it looks, more of a satin than chiffon, but still very flowy and easy. From the previous reviews I knew the dress ran small. I normally wear a zero so I thought that a 2 would be perfect; however, I found that the dress was definitely a little small for me (it was very tight in the upper rib cage). It luckily JUST fit me, but I would've liked to see the next size up. I wouldn't wear a bra with the dress since it would show through the lace, which was really pretty, but the front of the dress is nice and substantial so I didn't feel strange not wearing a bra. Length was just short enough for me wearing moderate 3" heels, but some people were tripping on my dress a bit.

After reading the reviews, I upsized, and wore the 4R. It was difficult to zip up (so was the 6), but it felt and looked better. The zipper area puckered out a bit on both sizes, and I didn't like that. However, it is such a stunning gown, and I was given so many compliments!! The lace sections are totally classy. And it's actually a deep midnight blue! Loved it!!

Loved this dress. Fit me perfectly. I got compliments on it all night! I did have to go a size up like everyone else. The zipper does bulge out a little were the zipper is on the lace but it really not that big of a deal. It was so comfortable to! Overall it is a beautiful dress and a great pick!!

As you can see from the pictures, the dress is dark navy, not black. In most lighting it looks black. Very comfortable, beautiful material. The 8 LONG just just touched the floor with a 3" heel. I am usually wear a size 4 or 6, depending on the style.

Hello,
I am looking at this dress for a red carpet event i will attend next month. I am 5'3" and 118lbs. Was the size 2 entirely too small? Also length wise, how tall were your heels? I dont want dress to drag on floor as I am so short

Hi Star!  I couldn't even get the 2 to zip up!  I would size up for sure.  I'm wearing cowboy boots so I had essentially no heel on.  You'll be ok with some heel height, it was a little long on me but again I wasn't in heels.  I would look at other dresses though for your event, I think this one had too many "quirks" about it.  ( That zipper poof really annoyed me, you can see it puffing out in my picture)

Loved this dress online and the back of it was really cool. The zipper puffed out in a really weird way as you can see on the left side in the picture. Dress was ok, it made me look about 4 sizes bigger from the front. Glad I had a bridesmaid bouquet to cover it! 
I would size up when ordering. The size 2 I couldn't even zip up and I'm pretty small. 

The side with the zipper would buckle a tiny bit due to the zipper, but other than that the dress was perfect. The flowing nature of the bottom accentuates the hips, so if  you're hippy you will notice. The quality and workmanship is fabulous and the dress is beautiful on.

I am the same height, what size heels did you wear?

I really liked the dress but thought it made my wide-ish hips look a bit wider. However, it was very beautiful and got lots of compliments. I usually wear a 10L in a dress but I took a 12L and it fit so if you are unsure size up to be safe. 

The smaller size also fit, the zipper was just difficult to get up over the thick material of the bodice. It fit amazing and there was enough support that I didn't even need a bra. It was loose fitting while hugging in all the right spots, which made dancing easy! The length was perfect as well. I had on about 2 inch heels and the dress didn't drag at all. It looks black in photos, but in person it's definitely more noticeably navy, which looked really good with silver jewelry.  I was actually in love with this dress and was so sad to have to return it. I would definitely recommend this dress to anyone going to a formal event

I wore this dress to the New York Emmys last weekend. I was nominated for 3 Emmys and won 2 of them so this dress was my good luck charm, in addition to it being stunning!! It's simply elegant, classy and gorgeous! A quick word of advice, it does run tiny. If you're going to rent this dress, make sure you go up at least 2 sizes, or else the zipper will not go up. It's also pictured as black, but the dress is actually a dark navy. Either way, it's a winner!!

I got so many compliments on this dress!  At first, I wasn't sure I liked the high neckline, but the lace made it super sexy!  The length was perfect, even in flats.  It did run slightly small as I am typically more of a size 6.  I wore a NuBra with it and it worked out very well.  Overall, I loved it!

The dress was beautiful! It was a lot tighter around the bust area than anticipated. Also, had problems with the zipper getting stuck but overall the dress worked out wonderfully. 

This dress is BEAUTIFUL ! The details are amazing and the material of this dress flows very well. The only issues I had with the dress was that it runs small so I had to wear my back up size which left it a little big in the bust area and the zipper is very tough to zip up because of the bunched up material up top.  Other than that , this dress is PERFECT for any formal event!!

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