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Ultra-Chic Backless Dress
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Look effortlessly chic in this Lela Rose LBD with a subtle but sexy open back. For additional support in this open back style, try Braza's Reusable Strapless Backless Adhesive Underwire Bra.
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Black stretch cotton faille. Crew neckline. Back cut-out with snap button closure. 3/4 sleeves. Pleating at neckline. Front pockets. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden back zip. 34'' 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: Works best for A to C cup sizes - exposed back cannot be worn with a standard strapless bra
WAIST: Very fitted - very fitted at natural waist
HIPS: Fitted - fitted throughout skirt
LENGTH: Mid-thigh - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a NuBra; seamless underwear recommended
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Athletic, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Barbara
Age: 27
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32B
Apr 15, 2013
Feeling sexy but not revealing too much.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
Fit perfectly snug but wasn't restricting. It hard to tell from the photos and descriptions but it is a very heavy material so would not be good for events in late spring or summer. Luckily, the weather was fairly chilly the day I wore it so it worked out perfectly and kept me warm!
Katharine
Age: 26
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Feb 22, 2013
Nice dress, but not a favorite.
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
This dress with the necklace came together nicely but the dress on it's own wasn't that exciting. I received a lot of compliments on the back.
C
Age: 30
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32AA
Dec 1, 2012
Easy and elegant.
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I definitely didn't fill it out in the bust area and it's nearly impossible to wear a bra with this dress because of the back. I got lots of compliments on it, however. It's classy but the back provides a bit of a surprise.
Gabriela
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32B
Aug 31, 2012
Perfect demurely sexy LBD
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore this for my company's holiday party. I wanted to wear something conservative-ish (it was also partly on a boat in the middle of winter, so I needed the sleeves) but edgy and sexy. This dress fit the bill!
Shele
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32C
Jan 9, 2012
I could act totally silly in this dress, with no worries about wardrobe malfunctions.
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I did not feel Amish at all in this dress! (See review below.) Rather, I felt glamorous, sophisticated and a little edgy. I wore this to a holiday party with a simple faux pearl necklace, with my hair up. The material is heavy with a slight ribbed texture, which was really flattering and helped smooth everything out. Perfect length. The open back is fun -- a couple of guys I hadn't seen in awhile gave me hugs and got a little surprise with the open back (haha). Attaching this silly picture so you can see the front of the dress, with it's cool pleating.
afs
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Apr 22, 2013
No stretch, did not wear
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I did not wear this dress. There was no stretch at all and was therefore a little tight on the arms and around the shoulders.
Bsypete
Age: 33
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 153 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Mar 25, 2013
Nice Dress but Beware!
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
I generally wear an 8 or 10 in clothes so I ordered a 10 and a 12. I would rather something fit a little bigger than something being way to small or uncomfortable. I tried on the 12 first expecting it to be a little too big BUT that was not the case. It fit great everywhere but the arm area which made it impossible to pull all the way up to my armpits in order to snap the back. This material is thick and the arm area does not have much give room if you have broad shoulders and those untoned arms that many curvy women get especially right before spring. I ordered last minute assuming at least one of the 2 would work which left me scrambling that day to buy something. This was my first RTR experience but they had the dresses promptly the day of my event. Definitely order at least a day ahead next time in case of snafus but overall it was a good experience just wish I could've worn the dress!
Ashley
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Apple
Bust size: 34B
Jan 2, 2013
nice LBD
Size worn: 10
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
I rented this dress for New Years Eve. I loved the back of it, as the front is sort of "plain," the back adds a little bit of sexiness. I am normally a size 8, but they only had a size 10 left when I went to order it (last minute!), but I was actually glad I ordered the 10, as I think the 8 may have been a little too snug for me (but I don't like my dresses to fit too tight). Overall, I liked the dress and would rent it again!
Amy
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34A
Dec 28, 2012
Stunning, classic dress
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore this dress to my engagement party. I love that it's covered up and conservative in the front but more modern in the back. The material is sturdy and the dress feels incredibly well made.
Lucy
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Dec 26, 2012
nice look, weird fit
Size worn: None
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I asked for a size 4 and 6, and only received the 4. It was slightly snug around the thighs and shorter than I thought it would be so I ended up wearing something else.
Jessica
Age: 34
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 128 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Dec 6, 2012
Gorgeous
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Really elegant and deceptively simple - conservative from the front, sexy in the back. It's a great dress if you want to look sexy but not over-the-top.
Martha
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Oct 29, 2012
Beautiful dress!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
It ran a little small. I normally wear a 4 and the 6 fit better.
Jamie
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 128 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Oct 21, 2012
Nothing special
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
This dress has a great back, but I was a little disappointed with the front. It was too loose in the top (the bottom fit fine) and was't particularly flattering. My least favorite dress from this site so far.
Hotty Toddy
Top Contributor
Age: 21
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Oct 14, 2012
GREAT
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I felt comfortable in it and I recieved many compliments
B
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 145 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Sep 7, 2012
great dress~
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
usually wear a four and ended up going with the back up size 2. felt it was tight enough to go sans bra.
Ragland
Top Contributor
Age: 24
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34A
Feb 8, 2012
amazing
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
this dress was SO cute on. simple but sexy. wore it to an after rehearsal dinner and received a bunch of compliments
CMad
Age: 25
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34A
Dec 15, 2011
Love!
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Wore this to my company's party and it fit perfectly! I don't have many curves so the front and back fit great. I usually can wear anywhere between 0-2 depending on the brand/designer, but the 0 fit prefectly. I do have some backside curve, but not much, and it was still snug and body hugging. It hit my mid-thigh similar to the model photo. Fabric is thicker and heavier so it was perfect for my holiday party!
whitney
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
Nov 29, 2011
Cute
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
The dress is great and I got a lot of compliments on it. However, I had a lot of trouble with the snap in the back - it kept popping off if I leaned forward!
Emma
Age: 25
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Hourglass
Nov 11, 2011
for a different occassion...
Size worn: 12
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I had rented this for a wedding I was attending. Fortuneately I had a backup dress because this one just didn't work. The style was simple and chic, but with the high collar and super-thick fabrication, it felt more appropriate for different event. It didn't have a lot of movement and I knew I would have been adjusting it all evening.
Brooke
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Nov 11, 2011
Work It
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Other
Wore this dress to a work event and someone literally wanted to buy it off my back. I thought the lines were chic and sophisticated and loved the fit. The skirt is a little tight so size up for your back-up if your pear shaped.
Kaitlyn
Age: 29
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Oct 24, 2011
Overall fit: Large
These dress is really beautiful, however if you are petite, it was too large for me in the arms, waist and back area. I would suggest at least being 5'5 to wear this dress well, I didn't mind the length because I wanted something longer, but it just looked a bit baggy everywhere on the top. Hope it works out for someone else! I had to give 1 star because I did not wear the dress and returned it for a merchandise credit. Great customer service for returns!
sarah
Age: 23
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 123 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34D+
Oct 19, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I wore this in my sister's wedding and it was so perfect. It fits beautifully and looks sophisticated. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is tall and thin.
LO
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 95 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32B
Mar 2, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I really wanted to love this dress and I had been waiting for the perfect occasion to rent it! Since it was listed as a mini, I assumed it would work for me. It came all the way down to my knees. The material is also very thick, which I could have lived with, but the super conservative front plus the knee-length just wasn't working on my body type. So sad :(
Mebs
Top Contributor
Age: 32
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Pear
Nov 23, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
The back is obviously adorable, but the pockets stuck out funny in the front (the material is very thick and stiff.) When my boyfriend asked me if I was Amish, I was glad I had a backup dress.
Vaughn
Age: 38
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Nov 16, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
This dress is elegant but fun and I received a lot of compliments on it. The dress does run true to size - it fit perfectly.
Jenny
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Oct 18, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
Sexy back! wore this to a rehersal dinner and it was formal, but fun.
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