Name: Black Sama Gown
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ111
Price: 70 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (439 reviews)

I absolutely loved wearing this dress.  I sized up to a 4 and it fit like a glove.  I received so many compliments.

This is my backup dress since the original pick didn’t pass quality control. I’m 106lbs and have small boobs. I can’t believe I’m saying this but this dress is very tight up top and I even had trouble putting it on. I’m 5’3” with 4 inches heels the length is still tinny little bit long. Overall is an very elegant dress. 

It fits perfectly snug and makes you look so so good. I love this dress. 

Amazing fit. I am 4.11 about 117 lbs. I am usually size 0 short in dresses, but based on prior reviews I ordered a size 2 short and a 4. The 2 short fit perfect in length and overall fit. Definitely runs small. 

This dress was flawlesssss. I'm typically a 2 and that dress I couldn't get over my thighs. My backup size was a 4 and with a little shimmying I got it up over my hips. It felt like a comfy glove. Not stretchy per say but def stretched over my hips and wasn't super constricting. if that makes sense. Was able to wear a regular strapless bra with it. Got tons of compliments. 

I usually wear a 2-4 but this is a snug 4L. Fitted in all the right places, elegant and perfectly long. I'm almost 5'9" & was able to kick a high stiletto and have the bottom of the dress graze the floor. 

This was a replacement when my first two sizes in another dress didn't fit, but I'm so glad I got this one! I'm a comfortable 8 that leans towards a 6, but I'm glad I got this in a 10! I was able to zip it myself, but it was pretty tight, but it was a sexy tight (no weird bulging/bunching). The R length was perfect with 2.5 in heels (I'm 5'4"). The halter/backless look is really lovely and the mermaid look is really sexy, and I didn't have much trouble walking around, though I was attending a gala and didn't have to move around too much. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something attention-grabbing and form-fitting, but definitely make sure to size up.

This dress is unbelievable. It fits like a glove and I looked amazing. Would definitely recommend. Gets a bit hot during a summer wedding because it's made out of a thick material. 

This was my first formal dress rental and I could not have been more pleased. I typically wear a size 6 in Elizabeth and James, but I followed the advice of other reviews and sized up to an 8L. I wore flats, but could have worn a small heel and it would have still been long enough. The material is thick and forms to the body so I went bra-less and still felt supported. I would highly recommend for any formal occasion! 

Fits like a glove! Fabric is heavier, but with ample stretch. 36B chest didn't need a bra. I am usually an 8L and the the 10L fit perfect. Was able to wear 1.5in heels even though I am 5'11". And received compliments all night long.

This is a classic black dress. It definitely runs small, I am typically a 0 in most dresses and a 2 was very snug. This dress was not easy to dance in, but was very flattering. I was able to wear a strapless bra with this dress. 

This dress is so flattering! It definitely runs on the small side, however it was comfortable. I would wear this dress again!

This dress was so fun to wear to a black tie wedding. The shape was very flattering and the material was comfortable. The only con was that the shape made it  a little harder to dance, but still definitely worth it. 

It fit more snug than I was expecting but I got the back up size a size larger which was perfect. The  Long was perfect for me at 5’9” to wear a small heal.

This is without a doubt my favorite rental from RTR. I’m usually a size 0 or 2, but I got a 2R and 4R for the event. This dress was dangerously tight, which I love. Because it is a thicker material, it didn’t feel as if it would rip when I squeezed myself into it with the help of my fiancé. I feel like a 4R is the equivalent of somewhere between a 0 and 2, and it would have fit more smoothly had I not wanted a sleeker feel. This is one of the few dresses that can deliver that without awkward bulges in certain places. I’m 5’6, and I wore the 2R with 2.5 inch heels. I didn’t want to wear higher heels, so I didn’t want to risk getting an L, but with a total height of around 5’8, the 2R was an inch ish too short. 

It still was, by far, one of my favorite dresses of all time. I was being complimented left and right, and the event photographer followed me for what seemed like half the night at a black tie event full of well dressed guests. Rent this dress. You won’t regret it, and you’ll look and feel like a queen. 

Wore this as a bridesmaid dress and absolutely loved it! Usually wear a size 4 or 6, but this runs very small. The 8L fit perfect (5ft7 and wore 2 in heels). I tried on the 8R and it was too short to even wear with sandals. So comfortable and did not require a bra as it was very fitted. Highly recommend! 

I loved this dress for being so flattering and classy, but still sexy.   It definitely ran small - I could have worn my normal size, but I wouldn’t have been able to go to the bathroom very easily (it was wayyy too tight across my thighs to pull it up to use the bathroom).  I’m 5’2 and the normal length wasn’t bad with 4 inch heels.  The material was SUPER thick, which is normally appreciated, however on a 100 degree day, it was really hot! My only other complaint - my friend was on the “back” duty all evening. When I sat down, the back slid down a little, it was like pulling up a strapless top.  However, I also loved that I could wear a bra with this style. 

Slightly snug and the 6L was slightly long but with heels it fit great and was comfortable. The dress is very flattering and elegant. Would recommend for a black tie wedding or formal affair!

I rented this as my bridesmaid dress for a wedding I was in, and it was great! I rented the 0R and 2R, and I ended up wearing the 2R (115lbs, 5'4", 32B). I received several compliments and felt comfortable all night. The length was also perfect for me! 

I actually ordered this dress as my backup dress but knew that it was the one as soon as I zipped it up! It has such a great fit that accentuates everything that you want it to! I am a teacher and actually wore this to a prom because I thought it was appropriate without being frumpy. I received so many compliments on it and was extremely happy. Only suggestion- I am 5’7 and ordered the long size according to the size chart. I think I would have liked the dress even more if I had ordered the normal length because it was a little long on me, even with heels. Other than that.. I LOVED it!! 

I rented this for a wedding I was officiating outside.  I read the reviews and so glad I sized up!  I usually am a size 6 and there was no way I could get it zipped so I wore my backup size 8R.   I did not need a bra, it is a form fitting dress and it was amazingly comfortable.  Since the wedding was in grass, I wore flat sandals and the 8R was perfect, had I worn my typical fav 3 or 4 in heel, I would have preferred the 8L.  I am 5'6" and 135lbs.   It was sexy and sophisticated and perfect for the occasion.  I danced in it all night and it was comfortable, the fabric gives and there was no need to make adjustments on it at all.  It is difficult navigating the steps because it is tight around the knees but just hike it up.  Very flattering, got tons of compliments, just size up!

It was definitely tighter than I normally wear my dresses but I was still comfortable and able to move, sit and dance! I wore my normal size. 

Beautiful dress! This was my backup dress and LOVED it! It fit beautiful and was very flattering 

This dress fit like a glove and accentuated every curve. So classy and elegant. Would definitely rent again!

Absolutely the perfect dress. Rented for a black tie dinner for work. The fit is tight, ended up wearing a size bigger than I normally do. So many compliments. Felt confident, sexy and appropriate. 

While simpler than other formal dresses I've rented, the fit of this dress was really snug, making it feel a little too showy/sexy for the charity gala I was attending. For girls over 5'6", I would definitely recommend the tall size, which was out of stock when I was renting. The fabric of this dress was thick but stretchy. 

This dress runs very small. I normall wear a 2 and the 4 was super tight, I wish I had a 6 and I’ve never worn a 6. The dress is a heavy material so maybe not best for any outdoor event in the summer. 

The fit on this dress was flattering although I found the fit to be on the smaller side all around. It was a little difficult to walk in because of the taper at the knees, but the length was almost perfect (I’m 5’3 and wore a kitten heel with this). This dress is gorgeous, but it wasn’t a knockout. 

I am always a 0R or 2R in women’s eveningwear, especially because most designers lean on the bigger and longer side (recognizing that many women get alterations and wear heels- but I digress) and here I would have been happy and comfortable with a 6L. Elizabeth & James is designed by Mary Kate and Ashley- so think of their body type when ordering. 
The dress in a size 4 was so tight I could not even wear shapewear, and was the perfect length to wear flats. I wore a small heel which lifted the gown from the floor, because this simply wasn’t an occasion I could wear flats to, so there wasn’t much I could do. I am disappointed that this dress was not the fit I wanted, but I did get many compliments about how classy and elegant the dress was. 

I rented this dress for a black tie boxing event out of state.  I felt so confident in it and received so many compliments.  I am 5'1 and usually wear a size 0 in dresses.  After reading the reviews I ordered a size 2 and 4.  I noticed a big difference in the two sizes (you can see from the pictures).  The 2 was a little tight, but the length was perfect (I wore 4.5-inch heels)!  The 4 was a little more comfortable, but it dragged and I was nervous I would trip. I ended up wearing the 2 and was very happy with it.  The material is thick so it hid anything that would make me feel insecure.  I would DEFINITELY rent this dress again!   

This dress is beautiful on! I had several compliments all night. I agree with other reviews that it does run a bit small, so I got the next size that I usually wear (usually a 4, so I got the 4 & 6), but ended up still wearing the 4, because overall, the fit looked better - even though the 6 fit as well... 🤷🏼‍♀️ Also, beware that using the restroom in this dress is challenging lol... I had to fully upzip the dress! Other than that, it’s gorgeous! 

Everything was great from the delivery, fit and return.  Super easy!  Will definitely tent again 

Va-va-voom!! A beautiful and sexy black dress with mermaid swish. I love the halter neck too! However, this runs small and the fabric has only a little stretch. I could not even zip it up. And it is too short- as I am 5’7” and wearing 4” heels. Definitely get the next size up! But, a gorgeous dress!!

Wore this dress for a black tie optional wedding. Look and felt like a million bucks- would definitely wear this again! Fits super snug so don't be afraid to order a size up! (I usually wear a size 4 but couldnt even get it on.) Was very flattering on my pear shaped figure and felt great even while dancing all night!

Rented this dress for a black tie optional wedding and it did not disappoint. Everything about it was perfect. It fit very snug, but perfectly, and had quite a bit of stretch to it. Almost purchased...

Wore to my military ball and it was perfect. I loved the flared bottom 

Black Sama Gown

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