Name: Croatian Chain Gown
Brand: David Meister
SKU: DM19
Price: 58 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (41 reviews)

The dress was beautiful and fit very comfortably - once I (rather, we) got it zipped.  The side zipper may be a little hard to get to if you are well-endowed.  I had a tough time reaching around "myself" to get it all the way up.  But with a little help from my daughter, we zipped it up and it did not feel tight at all.  I received quite a few compliments on the dress throughout the evening. The asymmetrical look was unique and I loved the soft flow of the dress as I moved.

I ordered two different dresses, same size, and was a bit nervous because I'm between size 6 and 8 with a 36D bust.  The comments from others who wore these dresses were extremely helpful in calming my concerns.  The dress I finally chose fit like a glove, very slimming, wasn't too long and I could wear a normal bra (although I had to buy one with a low cut - that was easy and I was very comfortable). But that zipper on the side!  Needed help with that.  No ironing necessary and it was ready to wear out of the box. Kudos to customer service - UPS didn't leave the package on the scheduled date and said they would try again the next day - PANIC set in.  I called Rent the Runway, they called UPS and arranged for me to pick up the package that evening.  That left plenty of time to choose the right dress and shop for accessories.  Wonderful experience and have told all my friends to give it a try.  Very happy customer!

Pros: nice color (mix of navy and black depending on the light), fits well, wore 2 inch heels and the dress fell to the floor nicely. wore it 1 shoulder by tucking in the sleeve
Cons: very heavy fabric, not the best for a spring prom! but good for winter or fall affairs

I wore this dress to my prom and I LOVED IT! It was comfortable and flattering, and I felt like a princess.  I noticed that it was very tight for a 6, which wasn't surprising because I have a wide rib cage and it was a little short (which I didn't mind at all). I got compliments saying how pretty it was but I wish I would've worn my hair up to show off the strap details more! Overall it was a gorgeous dress, just be careful with the size because a little too tight makes it uncomfortable to breathe or eat too much.

I wore this dress to a formal gala and had a blast in it. It fit well and was extremely easy to dance in until 3am! I wanted something to "blend in" with the high society types and this was perfect. I did have to wear the 12L to wear a 2 inch wedge (and I'm only 5'7) so you may want to order the longer size as the back-up.

I wore this dress only one sleeve it was beautiful.

I wore this dress to an inaugural ball. I picked it because I could wear a regular bra with it and a bonus was that I could wear long johns underneath and the lines didn't show :) I wore a 4R and it was a wee bit tight in the torso/armpit area but not enough to make me uncomfortable all night.

The color is a bit deceiving and the dress only looks blue in certain light and via camera.  I loved the material: a jersey that is neither heavy nor thin and cheap.  The rouching and draping are very good for hiding a tummy.  One needs to definitely wear heals with this dress otherwise it will drape the floor.  I loved it and I loved the Rent the Runway experience.  Having the two sizes to choose from is something you don't realize as the best option UNTIL you have it.  I will definitely rent dresses in the future.  You simply can't beat this.  Please keep up the good work.

I loved this dress. The only problem was I didn't want to send it back. It was so comfortable and I received countless compliments

I rented this dress for prom, and I was so happy with it! I wore an 8R and it was a little long, but since I wore 2 1/2" heels it ended up being the perfect length. I could wear my regular bra with this dress (yay! no strapless) and it was super flattering. Definitely a dress I would wear again!! 

I'm 5'5 and the 10L that I ordered was too long for the 3 inch heels I planned to wear. A regular would have been perfect! I ended up wearing 5 inch heels and only then was the dress perfectly floor length. The dress itself was flawless! It fit me well and I was so happy with the cut. I wore it to prom and I had a great time! It's a very thick dress, though. So I was really warm in it (it was a June prom).  All in all, it's a fabulous, classy, beautiful dress, and I got tons of compliments.

I was very pleased with this dress. The asymmetrical bodice gives it a nice look without being too fussy. The dress is very comfortable and easy to move in. I ordered the 10R and 12R; the 12R was a bit big on top, the 10R fit perfectly on top and fine through the hips but ended up being a tad short due to my somewhat hippy body, so I wore the 12R and used some fashion tape to keep it all in place.  Worked well.

I've always preferred apparel that is classic with a little bit of interest, and this dress fit my style perfectly.  The ruched bodice and chain detail on the left shoulder strap were lovely details to an otherwise simply elegant dress.  The drape is delightful and flowed beautifully. The 10L was the right length for me; I am 5'7" and wore 3" heels.

I thought it fit perfectly; it was a little long, but a pair of heels fixed that "problem". 

Croatian Chain Gown

David Meister

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