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Smoking Shoulder Dress by Catherine Malandrino
Smoking Shoulder Dress by Catherine Malandrino
Smoking Shoulder Dress by Catherine Malandrino
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Smoking Shoulder Dress by Catherine Malandrino

Catherine Malandrino
Smoking Shoulder Dress
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This sassy and sophisticated dress by Catherine Malandrino is so versatile. Work this sexy LBD at the cocktail party to turn heads. Silk ruffling ensures that any figure looks great. Stick to chic earrings like the WGACA Vintage Vintage Chanel's Quilted Shield Earrings.
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Black. 92% silk, 8% elastane stretch georgette. Asymmetric one shoulder with ruffle detail. Side Zip. 40" from top of shoulder to hem. Model's height is 5'10".
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This dress runs true to size - We recommend going one size up in your backup (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - slightly fitted at bust so fuller busted women should consider sizing up
WAIST: Very fitted - ruching and ruffle detail covers abdomen and accentuates waistline
HIPS: Very fitted - for curvy women, size up
LENGTH: Mini to mid-thigh - (on a 5'5" model) - curvy or tall women should size up for length

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra and seamless underwear
FABRIC: Fabric has some stretch
GREAT FOR: All body types

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VBT
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 29
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120 lbs
Nov 26, 2012
Felt stylish, comfortable, and received many compliments!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I ordered the 4 and 6 and decided to wear the 6 for a bit more length, since I wore this to an engagement party for my sister in law.
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Rachel
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Age: 38
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 105 lbs
Nov 25, 2012
I did love the dress but it came with a hole in it!
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
The hole was stitched up poorly and never should have been sent to me. It's great dress but I think a little cheaply made. I got compliments though.
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snow
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Age: 28
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 100 lbs
Nov 25, 2012
Great dress!
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I worn it to my rehearsal dinner and received lots of compliments. Fit perfectly.
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RTR Customer
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32D
Nov 21, 2012
This dress was more upscale than many of the ones that the wedding guests wore.
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I felt that I had the 2nd best dress in the room. The bride was #1 of course. I should have used the adhesive that was included because the rufffles rolled in the wrong direction all night, but I still felt sexy and beautiful. My dress was sent to the hotel due to time constraints and it worked out perfectly.
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S
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 31
Body type: Hourglass
Nov 21, 2012
The dress fit perfectly and is so stylish.
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I've rented this dress twice now for weddings and have gotten tons of compliments. The fit is fantastic and while it's black, the ruffle makes the dress visually interesting. The material is thin enough that I've felt more comfortable wearing spanx underneath, but you could go either way.
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Brittany
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Age: 31
Body type: Petite
Weight: 108 lbs
Nov 13, 2012
I wore this for my sisters rehearsal dinner and got compliments on my great dress throughout night !
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
The fit was true to size, but a bit slim.
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Crystal
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 39
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Nov 11, 2012
Very pretty dress - a little sheer, though.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This dress was very sexy. It was shorter than I expected and I was wearing it to a wedding so I was a little nervous at first but...it turned out to be a hit! I did have to strategically place my purse in front of my dress since it was very sheer but by evening, all was good and I felt great in this beautiful dress.
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Sonya
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 27
Body type: Petite
Nov 1, 2012
Didn't end up wearing this
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
It's a little too risque for a wedding, particularly one in a church and probably for a lot of more formal black tie events.
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Mckenzie
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 22
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 115 lbs
Oct 22, 2012
HOLY 80's!!
Size worn: None
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
When I ordered this dress, I was not expecting the ruffle on the dress to be so 80s! The ruffle is a sheer material that has a wire of some sort of the edges. I expected to be able to bend the wire to make the ruffle lay flat or go in a certain direction, but nope, so the ruffle was all over the place! One thing that may work if you do end up ordering this dress is steaming the ruffle; I never tried it, but hey its worth a shot! If the dress didn't have the ruffle, then it would be a flattering black dress, but the ruffle makes it a little odd.
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Krista
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 31
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160 lbs
Oct 3, 2012
Perfect Bachelorette Dress!
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Had the best night on the town in this dress! It is so fun and is an awesome twist on the LBD! LOVE!
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Dana
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Age: 26
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 100 lbs
Sep 24, 2012
I just adore this dress. If only I could make it my go to LBD!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
The construction of this dress gave my 5'0'' petite frame the curves I've always wanted! The hem hit me just above the knee, which I loved and the one shoulder design made this a fun and unique LBD. I couldn't have asked for a better dress :)
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Seneca
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Age: 34
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 100 lbs
Sep 23, 2012
Basic, comfortable and wedding appropriate.
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
It fit very well. The ruffled strap can be adjusted up or down which is a nice function. I would rent again when in a pinch. It was slightly longer than I'd prefer but overall a solid choice for formal wear.
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Jojo
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Age: 32
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Sep 22, 2012
Nice dress!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This dress is very pretty. I loved how nice it looked on me. I ended up not wearring it because my bf loved my back up dress better on me for the wedding we were attending.
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essa
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Age: 32
Body type: Petite
Sep 20, 2012
gorgeous dress
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
perfect fit! :)
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Kelte
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Age: 25
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 127 lbs
Sep 20, 2012
This dress was so flattering and such a hit!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
The black is very flattering and the dress hugged curves in all the right places!
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Lauren
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Age: 32
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130 lbs
Sep 17, 2012
Pretty but flimsy
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This dress looks very pretty, but the material is thin, so be sure to wear something under it. Very flattering tho and gets lots of compliments.
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deborah
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Age: 49
Bust size: 34D+
Body type: Petite
Weight: 107 lbs
Sep 15, 2012
Flattering, Comfortable, Beautiful
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
Dear RTR, thank you for providing me with a dress that made me stand out among a crowd of polished, beautiful people. This dress was very comfortable and fun to wear. I received more complements than I could list. I felt the dress was slightly thin so I was worried about exposing myself, but that didn't happen. Considering how lightweight, this is a perfect dress for a hot summer night or a party where you know you will spend the time on the dance floor!
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Vaughn
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 35
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 106 lbs
Sep 14, 2012
Fun party dress.
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
True to size; except the shoulder strap slipped a bit. Cute and sexy.
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Lisa
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 28
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125 lbs
Sep 6, 2012
Loved it!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I received sooo many compliments on this dress! It fit true to size and made me look a little more curvy than I am (in a good way!). The material is a little more sheer/thin than I hoped, but not in an inconvenient way.
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Amanda
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Age: 27
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135 lbs
Aug 31, 2012
Thin fabric
Size worn: None
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
Unfortunately the fabric of this dress was very thin and did not make me feel great about wearing it. I ended up returning the dress.
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Steph
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Age: 26
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120 lbs
Aug 31, 2012
Wedding
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I read most of the reviews for this dress and decided to get it for a wedding. It is true that the fabric at the bottom of the dress is very shear and kind of cheap looking. But overall I felt great in it, very form fitting, and it is my boyfriends favorite dress that I have rented.
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Kelly
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 30
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140 lbs
Aug 31, 2012
Great dress
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I wore this to a holiday party at the four seasons. So chic and beautiful - a unique dress. Runs small and short and is slightly see thru but a beautiful dress ! Order a size up. Also I couldn't wear a bra with this but the chest was form fitting and held my boobs up! I ordered the 4 and the 6 because I can wear both and I wore the bigger size solely for the length!
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Carey
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 40
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 124 lbs
Aug 26, 2012
Very Sexy!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
This dress is very flattering and ultra sexy! You will not regret this one if you want to look sexy. The fabric is thin, but not too thin that you can see through it. The fabric is puckered in all the right places so that you don't have to worry either!
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Jolie
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Age: 29
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 140 lbs
Aug 22, 2012
Cute
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
Cute dress. Very thin fabric, so consider wearing spanx. Nevertheless the cut of the dress is quite flattering. I didn't end up wearing it because there was a very obvious tear in the 10 that had been repaired at the bottom of the skirt. I carry a little more weight around my middle, so the 8 didn't fit, and I could only wear the 10. Luckily, I received a refund.
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Debbie
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 31
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130 lbs
Aug 20, 2012
Sexy little black dress
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I got in a 4 and 6 I believe, and wore the smaller size. I got a lot of compliments at the wedding. The dress was quite short and the shoulder strap didn't really stay in place while dancing, but it was very comfortable and I would definitely recommend it.
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Brooke
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 28
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 115 lbs
Aug 19, 2012
Very Pretty Dress
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Wedding
Loved this dress. Looked so beautiful. I should have got a 0.
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Kelly
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 28
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 132 lbs
Aug 17, 2012
Super sexy
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
This was too sexy for me to wear to the particular wedding I rented it for but I loved it! Fit beautifully and snug. My only complaint would be that it fit so snug around my legs that it wouldn't have been comfortable for dancing.
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Cali
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 27
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155 lbs
Aug 15, 2012
Gorgeous
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I felt chic and thin and beautiful. I got tons of compliments and felt like a million bucks!
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ohcassie
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 28
Body type: Apple
Weight: 120 lbs
Aug 9, 2012
Cute but...
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I read all of the reviews before renting this dress. It was super flattering on, I loved the rouching. BUT you have to buy a slip. The dress is SUPER see-through. I wore it to a charity gala and got tons of compliments on it. I just hated having to keep pulling down my slip!
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J
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Age: 29
Body type: Petite
Aug 9, 2012
Loved! I ended up buying it!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
This was a perfect dress for a black-tie formal event and wedding!
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Julianne
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 26
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130 lbs
Jul 26, 2012
Amazing take on the LBD
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I rented this for my birthday dinner at a formal restaurant. Absolutely. Loved. It. It was so incredibly flattering, and sexy while still being classy. My boyfriend loved it, and he doesn't usually like ruffles. The off the shoulder ruffle detail thing is beautiful and lay perfectly...and it makes it a very unique LBD. I'd say this dress is pretty true to size, but might run a tiny bit small. So if you are between sizes, pick the larger size (I'm normally between a 4 and a 6 and I wore the 6). I love this dress so much that I recently searched for it at a RTR sample sale...no luck though :( Anyways, definitely rent this dress!!!
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Sadie
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Age: 39
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145 lbs
May 21, 2012
Love love love this dress!
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I had a black-tie event (awards dinner) and this dress was perfect. I felt like a million bucks in it. It fit like a dream and was also super comfy. Gorgeous!! The ruching is fabulous and all the details are just so great. I paired it with red heels, like the model, and hair up, to show off the one-shoulder thing. I also chose the "suprise me" styling, which was a good choice. The earrings RtR sent me were fab. I had lots of compliments that night but who cares...I felt fabulous and that's what really matters.
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Monica
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 33
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125 lbs
Apr 23, 2012
Fantastic Dress!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
LOVED this dress. I rented it for a wedding, and received compliments all night. The fabric is stretchy enough to fit comfortably, and snug enough to pull you in, in all the right places. (I am a B/C cup and was fine without a bra - even on the dancefloor). This dress would be flattering on everyone - I was so happy I chose this one! I wore the size 2, but could also have probably worn the size 0. Size 4 (the 2nd option I chose) was too big.
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colleen
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Age: 43
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 107 lbs
Apr 16, 2012
great dress
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Great dress. Very comfortable and not too short. Top is a little tricky and might have worn it the wrong way now that I see the other reviews and pictures.. . but maybe this is one of the good features about this dress that it can be worn in different ways.
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Andreia
Top Contributor
Usually wears: 2
Height: 6' 6"
Age: 33
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125 lbs
Apr 5, 2012
Lot's of complements
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore it to a bacherolette party andreceived lot's of complements. This is a very sexy dress.
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Kristin
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 31
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130 lbs
Mar 12, 2012
Didn't love
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I wore this dress to a black tie event, but I wouldn't recommend it for even a cocktail party. The dress felt really cheap and thin. I can't imagine why this dress would ever retail for as much as it does. I felt really cheap and kind of trashy. I'm not a modest person and love showing off my figure, but this dress looked like it came from Forever 21. It is true to size, but if you have a large chest proportional to your figure you might want to size up.
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Liz
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Age: 29
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 126 lbs
Feb 23, 2012
Overall, a nice dress
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I ordered the 2 and 4 and wore the 4. Honestly, the only difference between the two (that I noticed) was that on the 2 the shoulder strap was a bit tighter, so I figured I would be able to move my arm more comfortably in the larger size. Getting the shoulder strap to look right was also a little challenging.....but all in all I was happy with this dress. The entire rental experience was seamless and I would DEFINITELY rent from them again.
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Carol
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Age: 27
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Jan 31, 2012
This dress and Emily saved me!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
guys, so i had rented the Nicole miller lace dress, which was stolen from my building door (crazy super scary, UPS left it outside) and from days to my event and full residency duties there was no way i would have time to go get another dress. Ive called RTR and one of the stylist Emily (she was amazing!) was able to overnight me this amazing dress and the party was saved and my reputation for fabulous designs when not in scrubs :-) heads up: make sure to ask for a signature delivery if u r ordering thru ups, is the only way to protect yourself. about the dress - amazing looks, totally cool. about RTR - will definitely use it again. love the experience. about help from the stylist Emily - she ROCKED! enjoy ur fashion, C
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christina
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Age: 38
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 166 lbs
Jan 6, 2012
Beautiful Dress
Size worn: 12
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I rented this dress as my back up for new year's eve & didn't end up wearing it, but it was beautiful on. My husband was very torn about which I should wear, but this one, although nice & short, was more on the "pretty" side and the other one I rented was more "sexy." The fabric of this dress is soft and super comfortable. This could easiely be worn for a more casual evening out or black tie wedding. I will definitely rent this one again to wear out!
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Monica
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Age: 25
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150 lbs
Jan 6, 2012
Classy
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This was my first RTR rental. I wore it to a NYE wedding and felt beautiful and classy. The dress was a little shorter on me than it appears in the photograph but overall a great rental.
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