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Sweet Sarah Dress by Lela Rose

Sweet Sarah Dress by Lela Rose

Sweet Sarah Dress by Lela Rose

Lela Rose

Sweet Sarah Dress

Rental $150 Retail $1595

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You will be an image of polished perfection in this classic Lela Rose dress. A beaded inset adds something a little extra special. To dress up the look, add on Chamak's Pearl Bling Bangle Set and Badgley Mischka's Black Spade Earrings.

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Navy stretch faille. Scoop neckline with beaded inset trim. Pleated skirt. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden back zip. 38'' from shoulder to hem.

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

BUST: Great for any cup size - comfortable room in bust
WAIST: Very fitted - very fitted at natural waist; pleating conceals lower abdomen
HIPS: Fitted - loosely fitted around full hips
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 5'8".)

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Angie

Top Contributor

Age: 33

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 132 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D

Oct 1, 2012

Felt like queen for a day in this beautiful, well-made dress!

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I rented this dress for a friend's wedding where I was playing a big role and it was PERFECT for the occasion. The navy definitely made it feel more special than your standard LBD. And as a somewhat curvy person I also really appreciated the lovely fit-- it cinches in just the right places and the beaded neckline eliminate the need for a statement necklace. It looked great in all the photographs!

Faith

Top Contributor

Age: 50

Height: 5' 7"

Usually wears: 10

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 36D

May 12, 2013

Great dress. True to size. Flattering

Size worn: 12

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Cocktail party

Donna

Top Contributor

Age: 31

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 34D

May 1, 2013

What a beautiful dress - with the beading up on top, this needed no extra jewelry.

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Other

I really really wish that this dress fit me. Since I was still breastfeeding/nursing, I'm a little bit bigger up on top that I had counted on as I couldn't get the dress to zip up. Otherwise, a simply gorgeous dress.

Kathleen

Top Contributor

Age: 28

Height: 5' 3"

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D

Mar 15, 2013

Perfect for the occasion

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

Dress was perfect for a benefit dinner attended with colleagues. As mentioned by other reviewers, there were some issues getting the front beaded section of the dress to lay flat. Material/quality is fantastic, and it is a very classic dress.

B.

Age: 66

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 138 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 36B

Oct 22, 2012

Lovely navy cocktail dress! Nice change from black. Great slim fit and elegant, sexy look.

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Fits very well. Neckline can be a little tricky to get right. Might not be great for very small breasted women. Beautiful beading takes place of a necklace. Very easy dress to wear.

Emily

Top Contributor

Age: 28

Height: 5' 4"

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Straight & narrow

Oct 19, 2012

I didn't even have to try on the dress before the wedding because I was so confident in the sizing!!

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I loved this dress! I wore it as a bridesmaid in a wedding and it was a darker navy blue than expected (which is what I wanted). The corset part of the dress fit tightly which I liked and the beading was beautiful. It's not too flashy, but a fun dress overall.

Eileen

Top Contributor

Age: 54

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 128 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 36B

Oct 15, 2012

Very flattering dress; front of neckline is odd but you can adjust it.

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Very pretty color, knee length. I ended up not wearing this dress. The beading is prominent and i wanted a more understated look so i went with the Kate Spade Jillian. It's true the beading in the front kind of hangs off like there is extra fabric delberately. i think you could tape it down and it would be ok.

Emily

Top Contributor

Age: 32

Height: 5' 8"

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Oct 1, 2012

Pretty, but fidgety.

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

This dress is gorgeous, but the beading is fidgety. Just like previous reviewers, I found it necessary to tack down the beading and it looked a little off. I enjoyed wearing it, but was glad it was my back up dress I wore the night before my main event, not my main dress.

michelle

Top Contributor

Age: 30

Height: 5' 8"

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34C

Aug 13, 2012

Cute, but needs tape

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this dress for a gala fundraiser for the nonprofit I work for. It was sexy without being too flashy or inappropriate for work, and the fabric and color were also a good match for the event. The dress fit well through the bust and hips, though it was way too big through the shoulders; the straps fell off repeatedly throughout the evening, but a size smaller would've been WAY too tight through the bust. I definitely recommend ordering lots of fashion tape and being prepared to refresh it through the evening (or just wear a pashmina all night).

Abby

Top Contributor

Age: 23

Height: 5' 11"

Usually wears: 12

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D+

Mar 5, 2012

Weird but Beautiful

Size worn: 12

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

The neckline was very strange. It was kind of cowl but laid very strangely and not very flatteringly. I tacked down the front though and it worked alright.

sgirl

Age: 36

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 140 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 36B

Feb 20, 2012

ladylike dress

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

this was a great dress! i only wish RTR had more Lela Rose selections. It was ladylike but pretty and flattered my body type. I got lots of compliments and loved wearing it.

Bess

Age: 57

Height: 5' 1"

Weight: 112 lbs

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 34AA

Jan 24, 2012

Loved it!

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I was very happy with this dress. It was a very flattering style and the material and beading were perfect. I had to use the tape under the front beading to hold it down, but I think that was due more to my build than the dress. I received a lot of compliments. The dress was also very comfortable which was important since I had it on for a long time.

Holly

Top Contributor

Age: 29

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 140 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34C

Dec 15, 2011

So Flattering!

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

LOVED this dress! I rented it for my husband's work Christmas party, which was a dinner for 17 at a fancy restaurant. It was absolutely perfect for the occasion. The fit was so flattering, and super comfortable for the whole evening. I wore it with champagne metallic peep-toe pumps, which made it a little more festive - the beads actually have some of that color to them. The only negative I have is this: I am a 34C, and if you look at the picture, the plain part of the dress around the neckline has a bit of a cowl to it? I was on the verge of being a little too big up top for the dress. The beaded part that's supposed to tuck in popped out a few times, so I had to be mindful of that. Otherwise, amazing!

Amanda

Age: 29

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 130 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D

Nov 30, 2011

Elegant Dress

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

Notes: -Hides any little baby bumps (I was 5 months post partum when I wore the dress) -Bodice must be played with the fit right. Use fashion tape to tape to your bra (wear a strapless), and tuck bodice fabric into itself under beading. -Beading is navy, not black. Black stockings and shoes look okay, but black jewelry looked silly. I opted for diamond studs and a small diamond bangle instead. -Dress is tightest around waist. There is no give to the fabric. If you have a larger waist, size up. -If I could do it again, I probably would have gone for a more "fun" dress. This dress seemed a little too "mature" for me (I am 28), though it was still beautiful.

First time renter

Age: 38

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 138 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Nov 7, 2011

Overall fit: Small

I ordered this dress and its backup size based on stylist's notes and neither dress fit. I would highly recommend (mandatory unless you are already familiar with the designer) speaking to the fit specialist so you don't end up in a bind as I did.

M Crawford

Top Contributor

Age: 30

Height: 5' 10"

Body type: Pear

Oct 6, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

This dress is very flattering! I can see why some people have given it a bad reviews bc you really have to work with the bodice but i tucked it up and pinned it under the beading and its perfect. for someone that is more pear shape but doesnt want an A-line dress its great!

KKC

Top Contributor

Age: 29

Height: 5' 4"

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 34D

Jun 21, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

Was going to wear this to a work event but both sizes were a little to snug around my legs to wear in the heat of Texas. The bead work also hit in a strange spot and was hard to adjust even though I have the chest to fill it out.

jj

Top Contributor

Age: 50

Height: 5' 6"

Body type: Hourglass

Jun 12, 2011

Overall fit: Small

The decorative beading on the front was a little weird, and I had to go up a size because it fit my ribs very tightly. Otherwise, it was fairly comfortable and a pretty blue color.

Brenna

Age: 28

May 22, 2011

Overall fit: Small

One of the worst fitting dresses I have tried on. Size 4 and 6 fit the same at the waist and feel more like a 0 fit than anything. The beaded portion of the dress meets the rest of the dress at a point and no amount of fussing will make it sit nicely. Returned this dress without wearing it

So. Cal Gal

Age: 62

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 120 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 36A

May 10, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

The blue faille fabric has nice structure to it so it is not clingy and has sort of a matte finish so it is a good one to hide any figure bulges. You have to play a bit with the bodice to get it to lay right... The beaded top needs to go against your chest, then arrange the blue fabric in a fold around the beaded top. Very elegant and a nice length for those who do not wish to wear a mini. I Would have even liked it an inch longer. It's well made with a nice lining. Try it- You'll like it!

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