Lilly Pulitzer

Black Bowen Dress

Rental $50 Retail $268

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Spice up this little black dress by Lilly Pulitzer by adding a showstopping statement necklace like the RJ Graziano's Pirate Treasure Necklace. Finish off your look with the Lilly Pulitzer's Golden Elephant Clutch and the Kenneth Jay Lane's Genesha Bangle and you're ready for the party!

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Black cotton sateen with placed metallic embroidery. Strapless neckline. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden back zip. 34'' from shoulder to hem. Imported.

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This dress runs true to size. We recommend going one size up for backup (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized: 0 - 12.

BUST: Works best for A to C cup sizes - fitted at bust
WAIST: Fitted - dress fitted throughout midsection
HIPS: Fitted - curvier women should consider sizing up for full hips
LENGTH: Mid-thigh to knee length - (on a 5'6" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra
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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Elizabeth

Age: 18

Height: 5' 6"

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Feb 3, 2013

loved it with the necklace

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

runs larger! get two!

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Katy

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Age: 31

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 130 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34B

Dec 27, 2012

Basic black dress - looked nice!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I chose this dress as a safety for my husband's holiday work party, because I was unsure about the formalness of the party, and didn't want to show up in sequins if everyone else was going to be in sweaters. This dress ended up being the perfect balance of nice yet not over the top. It wasn't very exciting, and the fit wasn't quite as flattering as I would have hoped, but it looked very nice and was comfortable. The best part of the outfit was by far the necklace - do not rent the dress without it!! I got at least 10 compliments on the pirate treasure necklace.

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Joy

Age: 28

Height: 5' 1"

Weight: 120 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D

Dec 24, 2012

Cant wait to wear it

Size worn: 6

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Party

I loved this dress but unfortunately I couldn't wear it to my event. If you are by yourself, it is impossible to zip up the dress.

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Briana

Age: 38

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 137 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34C

Sep 19, 2012

Dress up or dress down beautiful!

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Date

Love, love, loved the dress. I ordered a 6 and an 8, thankfully, because the 6 ran was too small in the breast area. Our event was a bit more casual than originally anticipated, so instead of heels, I grabbed a pair of gold fiip-flops and a long gold necklace and the dress looked great and I felt great. Added bonus, my husband loved it too!

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Ally

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Age: 28

Height: 5' 6"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Aug 17, 2012

Didnt love it

Size worn: 10

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I had to returned the dress because the top was made for a very small bust. The material was also not "fancy enough" for a wedding I felt.

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Laurel

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Age: 40

Height: 5' 9"

Usually wears: 10

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 36C

Aug 12, 2012

Great dress-- just didn't work

Size worn: 12

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Party

Great dress in great shape. Subtle yellow (gold) detailing at the hem and a perfect silhouette. Unfortunately, getting it zipped that last 4 inches was too difficult. I'm not especially busty- and it fit well in the waist and hips-- so just double check the measurements before ordering.

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Michelle

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Age: 34

Height: 5' 4"

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Aug 12, 2012

Great black dress

Size worn: None

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

This was a great black dress for a wedding. It runs a little big. I ordered an 8 and 6. Unfortunately they sent an 8 and 2. The 8 was pretty roomy and you don't want to take any chances with a strapless dress so I didnt wear it. But I wish I had the 6 because it really was the perfect dress for the wedding I was attending. Even though I couldn't wear it, I would definitely recommend it.

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Catherine

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Age: 26

Height: 5' 8"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Full Bust

Jan 4, 2012

The PERFECT dress

Size worn: 8

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I loved this dress so much that Lilly was conveniently having a sale I went online the next day and bought it! It is super flattering, fits so well and it's simple yet elegant! Definitely a great party dress - I wore this for new years and received so many compliments!!

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Kait

Age: 24

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 120 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 32B

Jan 2, 2012

New Year's Eve

Size worn: 2

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Party

I wore this dress for New Year's Eve & received a million compliments-- I usually wear a size 4 but I was able to easily fit into the 2. It was great & looked awesome with a statement necklace and gold clutch. Love RTR!

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caitlin

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Age: 29

Height: 5' 6"

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Straight & narrow

Dec 13, 2011

Perfect!

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this for a Christmas party at a country club last weekend. I also ordered the pirate treasure necklace in the picture and wore it with black patent leather pumps and loved the entire look. Like most Lilly's this dress runs a little big but the 0 fit perfectly!

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