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Retro Brocade dress by Lela Rose

Retro Brocade dress by Lela Rose

Retro Brocade dress by Lela Rose

Lela Rose

Retro Brocade dress

Rental $150 Retail $1200

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Exclusive to Rent the Runway! This Lela Rose dress has retro flare. With sparkling metallic brocade, you'll be sure to shine in this sensational dress. Add on Kenneth Jay Lane's Pure Flower Power Ring for a simple finishing touch.

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Metallic brocade silk brocade. Scoop neckline. A-line pleated skirt. Black grosgrain ribbon at waist. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden side zip. 35'' from shoulder to hem.

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This dress runs true to size. We recommend going one size down for back-up size (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - fitted at bust so consider sizing up for full bust sizes
WAIST: Fitted - full skirt conceals lower abdomen
HIPS: Not fitted - full skirt does not hug hips or backside
LENGTH: Knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: May be worn with any standard bra
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: All body types
(Model's height is 5'10''.)

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Lora

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 23

Bust size: 32B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 110 lbs

Feb 13, 2013

The fabric is beautiful and the dress received lots of compliments but it does run large.

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Sorry I didn't get a better picture. Loved the dress but couldn't give it a 5 star rating because the waist, bust area and straps were a little too large. I am 5'2" with full B's and an athletic frame so the zero should have fit like a charm if not been a little snug. The bright side is the belt is a real, detachable dress so I could actually cinch the waist a little.

Ashley

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 33

Bust size: 36D

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 140 lbs

Feb 11, 2013

Fabulous dress

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Great A-line dress, perfect fit, appropriate for business event cocktail party. Just the right amount of shimmer to make the dress stand out without being overly flashy.

Molly

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34A

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 115 lbs

Oct 24, 2012

Fits perfectly.

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Fun dress to wear. Looks darker in person.

Jenny

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Oct 19, 2012

Feeling gorgeous next to the designer herself!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I absolutely loved this dress - wore it to a dinner party at Lela Rose's house. The color is stunning and the cut super flattering. I highly recommend - this is a great dinner party dress.

Brenda

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 34

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Full Bust

Weight: 140 lbs

Jun 12, 2012

One photographer on the red carpet told me my picture belonged on the side of every bus in NY! These mobile phone pictures don't do the look justice...it is a beautiful dress.

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Although RTR sent me a long belt to be tied in a bow instead of the belt pictured, I loved this dress. Beautiful fabric and fun to wear.

AJ

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 130 lbs

Dec 20, 2011

I wish I had a photo where you could see the dress a bit more but I wore this Lela Rose to dress up as Betty Draper from Mad Men for Halloween. Totally 60s!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I wore this dress for Halloween to channel Betty Draper from Mad Men. This dress did just that! Easy fit and cinched waist that I really liked. Fun to play with accessories.

victoria

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 28

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 130 lbs

Jan 3, 2013

LOVE THIS DRESS!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

Fits perfectly and true to size.

CarolJ

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 56

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Petite

Weight: 123 lbs

Dec 17, 2012

I felt very comfortable and well dressed.

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

The bodice of this dress in both sized (4 and 6) was very tight. I felt like I was wearing a corset, but not to the point of uncomfortable. I wore the size 4 because the size 6 gapped around the arms a little. I had people I didn't even know complimenting me on my dress. One of the wives was asking about my dress because she has several wedding coming up, so I referred her to Rent the Runway to cover her needs. I'll be renting from them again.

Danielle

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 36

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 119 lbs

Dec 11, 2012

It felt great to wear such a pretty dress that I would normally not have been able to wear!

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I loved this dress. Unfortunately, I only had one size since my backup size was unavailable. I am usually a size 2 and thought the 0 would fit since some reviews said it ran big, but it was too tight around my bust area. Would rent again if my size was available.

Caroline

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 24

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 140 lbs

Nov 29, 2012

Beautiful color, flattering shape

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress fit me just right and was a great choice for a family member's wedding I attended. The royal blue color is vibrant without being too bright and the fabric was very comfortable. I wanted something flirty and fun that was still appropriate for an afternoon wedding, and this dress was perfect.

laurie

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 55

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 120 lbs

Nov 25, 2012

Very pretty material. The ribbon belt was to small. Easy fix with ribbon from craft shop.

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress was easy to wear. I wore a regular bra. Got many compliments. It was above the knee but not too short. Most imortant my daughters approved!

Shelby

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 28

Body type: Apple

Oct 21, 2012

Dress was super pretty and unique.

Size worn: 12

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Party

The side zip was tough, and wouldn't close over my bust, but it was easily concealable with a sweater.

Margaret

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 25

Body type: Hourglass

Oct 17, 2012

I wore this dress for my wedding rehearsal and I could not have felt more amazing!

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

The dress is definitely true-to-fit. It was perfectly streamlined against my waist and because I have an hourglass curve to my body, the dress highlighted the best parts of my body while also distracting from the not-so-great (ie boobs good, bigger bottom not too good). The material felt luxurious and expensive and whenever I walked, it shimmered a little bit. And the attention I received wasn't too bad either!!

Tamara

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 34

Bust size: 34A

Body type: Pear

Weight: 125 lbs

Sep 18, 2012

Gorgeous Material, Great Fit!

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress is so feminine and pretty- the fabric looks so rich and expensive, and the fit is perfect. I am smaller on top but have curvy hips so the fit/flare silhouette worked great for me! I wore this to a winery wedding, and it was a great mix of daytime and cocktail without being too over the top.

Grace

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 27

Bust size: 32B

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 120 lbs

Sep 16, 2012

Pretty material

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I rented this as a back-up for a wedding but didn't end up wearing it. They only had a size 4 available, which ended up being too big (so I would say it probably runs true to size). I really liked the material, though, and I might try this dress again in the future (although with a size 2!) for another formal-ish event.

Kate

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 32

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 122 lbs

Sep 13, 2012

Cute dress, runs big

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Party

I ordered the 2 & 4 in this dress, although I would have preferred a 0 to the 4 as my extra size. I may have worn it if that were the case. Even the 2 made me look very thick through the middle. Also, if you have a long torso, this dress might not work as I found the "belt" area to hit me higher than my natural waist, which also contributed to the thick-waist look and feel of the dress. Otherwise dress is super cute and would be great on the right body.

Jen

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 32

Body type: Petite

Weight: 108 lbs

Sep 9, 2012

too big

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

very pretty dress/material but too large throughout

meredith

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 26

Bust size: 32B

Body type: Pear

Sep 9, 2012

perfect wedding dress!

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I wore this to my friends' wedding in the city, and it was absolutely perfect. I initally tried to rent the milly "prim and proper" dress, but my size wasn't available. The stylist stayed on the phone with me for an hour and was super helpful in finding me the perfect dress. The fabric is gorgeous, and even better, it doesn't really wrinkle and held its shape wonderfully. I'm typically a 2-4, but since I am small on top, the 2 fit perfectly.

lindsey

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Full Bust

Weight: 125 lbs

Aug 20, 2012

Babe in Blue

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

LOVED this dress. I received compliments all night and felt so confident wearing it. This dress is beautiful online and in person. It's such a beautiful collection of blues and the shimmer is just right. Very flattering cut and structure. One of the best dresses I've ever worn!!!

Athena

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 160 lbs

Jan 26, 2012

great, simple shape, stunning

Size worn: 10

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

For an hourglass girl, this is PERFECT. I got so many compliments on the fabric and the shape is great. Also, simple enough style that you can really spruce it up with accessories. I wore a big black necklace, black tights and black Louboutins.

Jen

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 31

Bust size: 34D+

Body type: Pear

Weight: 150 lbs

Jan 3, 2012

Too long

Size worn: 12

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

It's a great dress for girls with curves, but for shorter girls, it's too long. It fell well below the knee. I ended up not wearing it because it was just too long, even with heels, and didn't look pretty enough for the party I was going to. Other than that the fit is good and flattered curves.

N_nyc17

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 34

Bust size: 32D

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 125 lbs

Dec 2, 2011

eh.... fit not right for waist

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

Okay, caveat is that I am very small boned on top, but being that I'm 3 months pregnant I thought a 2 would work as the fit advice all said this runs true to size. I'm normally a 25" waist and even the 0 i think would have been way too big. As it was now, I'm probably about 28" and it just wasn't fitted at the top. The zero might have worked.... Also, the fabric is very stiff and the skirt of the dress sticks out a lot in the back because of this. Makes the a-line a bit too pronounced for my tastes.

Marissa

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 35

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Oct 31, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

Loved this dress! Like the last reviewer, I'm also usually somewhere between a 4 and 6 and both sizes fit me well. I decided to go with the 6 since there was just a little more room in the bust. I wore this to a fall wedding and it was perfect! I lost count of how many compliments I got throughout the night! It was easy to dance in and so comfortable. The wedding/reception lasted over 7 hours and I could have happily worn the dress another 7 hours. I highly recommend this one!

Alyson

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 36

Body type: Apple

Oct 28, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I rented this dress for a black-tie fundraiser that I was running, and it was perfect. The colors are really rich and elegant, but it was very easy to move around it, and I never had to be worried that something might be "hanging out." It is perfect to accentuate a smaller waist, and flattering for someone with bigger hips. Loved the hidden snaps to loop in your bra so it doesn't slip down. Overall - a great rental. I am usually between an 8 and 10 and wore the 8, so I would say it runs pretty true to size.

anam

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 38

Body type: Straight & narrow

Oct 13, 2011

Overall fit: Large

Loved the dress! Wore it to a country club wedding and felt perfectly dressed. The fabric was beautiful, and it was so easy to wear. The hemline was perfect. The dress seemed to run large, I wore the smaller of the two sizes and still felt like the bodice was too large in the chest. Nothing a little padded bra couldn't fix. Will definitely rent another Lela Rose in the future!

M Crawford

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 30

Body type: Pear

Oct 6, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

The fabric is beautiful. It has more of a metalic sheen than you see in the picture. the problem i had was it isnt a good length for someone tall. I'm between a 10 and 12. the 10 fit better but was too short.

Amy

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 33

Body type: Pear

Sep 14, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

This was my first time renting and it turned out good. It was a true to size fit for me at a size 8. They suggested your second size should be a size down. I did so and got a 6, which was too small. Being tall, I felt like the dress could be too short but I felt comfortable wearing it. They only sent one belt but it ended up being ok because the fabric was stretchy. Also, the metal belt hooks were falling apart. I quickly resewed and it was fine. Overall condition of the dress was good.

Anna

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 28

Bust size: 36C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 138 lbs

Aug 23, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

great fit and very forgiving. i'm 5'3", 135 lbs, and a 36C. the size 6 fit wonderfully. it's very mad men-esque. the dress just about hit the top of my knees, and showed just enough cleavage for it to be sexy, but still very appropriate for a wedding rehearsal dinner for all ages. i wish i owned this dress.

MizzSnoopy

Height: 5' 0"

Age: 29

Body type: Petite

Jun 10, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

This dress is SO beautiful. The fabric has a really nice sheen and sparkle to it. For women that are more pear shaped, it's incredibly flattering! I felt really great in this dress, which I used for my engagement photos (and got so many compliments on it by the way!). If you're renting this dress, I would definitely order one size down if you're thinner through the waist.

RTRenter

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 24

Body type: Apple

Jun 1, 2011

Overall fit: Small

Incredibly A-line which I loved, but couldn't get it sipped on the side. I think it runs a little small. Great dress though and a perfect length right above the knee!

lmk

Top Contributor

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 33

Body type: Hourglass

May 31, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

Nice dress with a good fit for those of us with some curves. The belt that came with it wasn't my size so I had to subsitute with another belt...seems to be sort of a problem with dresses with belts at RTR! Not the most exciting style but it still looked good and I still got compliments. The dress flares in a pretty adorable way in the back, I must admit.

Carolyn

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 47

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Petite

Feb 7, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I loved this dress, and it looked fabulous! The fabric was great quality and the fit was perfect, except for the belt, which was too small (strange that the dress fit but the belt was too small). Fortunately I used the belt from my alternate larger size and that worked fine. Got lots of compliments on the dress at my black tie party, and I will probably rent this dress as a sure-thing backup next time!

Kate

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 21

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 140 lbs

Nov 3, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

This dress was absolutely perfect! It fit true to size, gave a great waist line, and was comfortable. I got tons of compliments and felt great in the dress all night. Thanks RTR!

Julie

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 31

Body type: Petite

Oct 11, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

I love this dress! I am generally either a 0 or 2, so I ordered both and the 0 fit best. The brocade fabric is stunning and looks very elegant. The dress is extremely comfortable and has that great 50s flair skirt. The belt was a little big but I used some of the enclosed double stick tape to cinch it. I also used the tape to adhere the dress directly to my bra so that nothing moved around. I loved wearing it and go so many compliments! The delivery and return was also soooo easy!

Jenn

Top Contributor

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 32

Bust size: 32D+

Body type: Apple

Oct 10, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

Love this dress. I have a large (DD) bust and it showed it off beautifully and brought attention to my neck. The full skirt felt very feminine.

Lindsey

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 28

Body type: Full Bust

Aug 31, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

Super cute dress! Fit true to size. I am usually between a 4 and a 6, and both fit fine, but the belt/waist fit best in a 6 for me. The dress style is flattering and modest, but still fun and exciting. Great for all shapes and sizes!

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