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Varsity Dress
Rental $75 Retail $475
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Sexy yet sweet, this Pencey dress will win you complements all night long. With a sultry open back and sparkling sequins, this style is a fun update to a classic school-girl shape. Shown here with Cara Accessories' Pearly Girl Bangle Set.
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Navy cashmere and wool. Crew neckline. Open back. Gold and black beading detail. Gathered skirt. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden side zip. 34'' from shoulder to hem.
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This dress runs slightly big. We recommend going one size down for back-up size (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Works best for A to C cup sizes - open back cannot be worn with standard strapless bra
WAIST: Fitted - fitted at natural waist with elastic band
HIPS: Not fitted - full skirt and slip conceal hips and backside
LENGTH: Mini to mid-thigh - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a NuBra or no bra
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Apple, Athletic, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'8".)

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Amanda
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32B
May 15, 2013
The dress was in perfect condition and delivery was a breeze!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I absolutely loved this dress! I wore it for my bachelorette party the Thursday before my wedding and got tons of compliments. I'm a bit tall, so the dress was the perfect length for a party. The material was also high quality and perfect for a chilly day.
Michele
Age: 34
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 117 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32A
Jan 26, 2013
Unique dress, with nice winter fabric & classy details. Turned out, it didn't WOW like I had hoped!
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Wedding
Other reviewers mentioned that the sides of this dress buckle a bit. I suppose this is a body shape issue. I have sort of a wide back and a narrow waist so I had to use the fabric tape to prevent the major buckling happening on the sides. Other than that, it looked great. Unfortunately, we had over a 2 hour car drive to the wedding because of a winter storm and the hooks at the low back dug into me the whole ride. So, a tad uncomfortable there. But they did stay hooked through the night. I danced a bit, and just be careful with twirling! I may have given the onlookers more of a performance than I intended! I wouldn't rent this dress again simply because it was a second choice to begin with and I aside from the back design, wanted a little more pizzazz.
Maggie
Top Contributor
Age: 25
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34C
Jan 4, 2013
Adorable dress - I felt comfortable and got tons of compliments!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I loved this dress! I wore it for New Year's Eve and it was a huge hit. It's wool material so it's smooth and warm, and not scratchy or anything. It is a bit short, so I'm glad I was wearing tights. And the back adds just the right amount of flare and fun. I paired it with navy blue tights, gold heels, gold earrings and a set of gold bangle bracelets.
Nicolette
Age: 21
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36B
Nov 27, 2012
Wore this dress for my 21st birthday!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
It was a beautiful dress but it was not the right size for me. I wore a size 4 but could have done a 2. Unfortunately, the size 2 wasn't available for my birthday. I received so many compliments on this dress throughout the night! I will definitely be renting another dress very soon.
abby
Top Contributor
Age: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Hourglass
Nov 12, 2012
The outfit :-)
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
Dress runs large but is a great fit!
Sam
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Oct 29, 2012
Adorable with a sexy touch!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore this dress to dinner and dancing with some friends and it was the perfect amount of cutesy fit-n-flare, but the cut out back made it sexy at the same time! I got a ton of compliments all night on the style. The material is quite thick, so I would not recommend for a hot summer night!
Kimmy
Top Contributor
Age: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Oct 27, 2012
Absolutely perfect dress.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
I LOVED this dress. I thought it was going to be way too short for me, but it ended up being perfect. It definitely runs large, so I suggest sizing down. The back of the dress is amazing. I got so many compliments! The one negative comment I have about the dress is that the back gaped a little bit, but it didn't affect the fit of the dress enough to not wear it.
Amanda
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Jan 29, 2012
Feeling beautiful on my birthday without spending a fortune!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
Loved wearing this on my birthday! Such a fun dress. It definitely runs a bit big up top. I would normally wear a 6, but wore the 4 in this. For girls with hips and a butt (like me) it is definitely short, but it worked really well with black tights and booties. So perfect and such a great experience, I will definitely be renting again VERY soon!
Meag
Top Contributor
Age: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34A
Sep 28, 2011
Renting dresses was so easy and convenient. I had so much fun in my dresses.
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
SUCH a fun dress. Had the best time in it, wore it for my birthday( I turned 21 on the 21st). I'm usually between a 2 and a 4 but I wore a 2.
jillian
Top Contributor
Age: 32
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34A
Mar 20, 2013
Wore to November wedding
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
Good winter fabric. Thought it was fun and different. Very short, so wore with navy tights. Was very happy.
Alex
Top Contributor
Age: 22
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 36A
Feb 26, 2013
Fun Dress
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
True to size, comfortable, not too short. A little big on top for me
Ellen
Age: 25
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 132 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34D
Feb 21, 2013
Loved this dress, got a ton of compliments!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Wedding
This dress was awesome. Ladies- if your looking for a dress to wow the male population this one does the trick. It was super comfortable. I'm 5'8, it was short but acceptable short- especially since the front is so covered. I ordered the 4, but a 2 would have fit better. It was a little bit up top so I had to safety pin it.
Liz
Age: 15
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32C
Dec 30, 2012
Cute dress but awkward fit!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
I am a 34C and usually wear a size 4-6, when I put on the size 6 there was a lot of extra fabric on the sides, and even when I sized down to a 4, the fit was still awkward. The fabric is a great material, very soft and perfect for winter and the dress overall is very cute!
Krista
Age: 33
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 100 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34B
Dec 23, 2012
All the compliments!
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Wedding
I loved the dress, the color, the style and subtle sexiness, it was perfect for the Christmas wedding I attended! My only disappointment were the hooks in the back at the neck, they kept coming undone (they may need to be replaced) so my husband had to run out any buy some safety pins. After i was pinned up I was free to dance the night away! Thanks RTR!
Kathleen
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Dec 13, 2012
Wonderfully Wintery! With a sexy open back.
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
The greatest thing about this dress is the fabric. It's WOOL. How cool is that? I'm generally a 4 but the 2 fit me perfectly. I think this dress would be perfect for an office holiday party or a winter wedding. I loved it.
Katelyn
Age: 26
Height: 5' 5"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Dec 13, 2012
Received so many compliments - perfect hoiday party dress!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
Made my waist look tiny but definitely gapped in the back. Best suggestion is to make sure the eye-hook in the back is secured - nearly had a wardrobe malfunction when taking off my coat. This was my first rental with RTR, I'll be using this service again and have the whole office excited to try!
Tricia
Age: 23
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Dec 5, 2012
Really cute and perfect for my late fall event.
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
Usually wear a size 2 in dresses. Decided to go with the 0 because the dress runs big in the arms. Even with a 0 the sides still flapped out a little but I think I was the only one who noticed. Wore the dress with opaque tights...length of the 0 is a little too short to go bare legs or with sheer tights ( I am 5'5-5'6). Material is a bit worn but only if you look up close and the sequins is a bit loose. Overall, I was happy with this dress, I felt comfortable and perfectly dressed. I would order this dress again.
rebecca
Age: 19
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 105 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32B
Nov 17, 2012
Showstopper.
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
Everyone absolutely loved my dress. The back is super sexy. Its the perfect day to night look as well. I had a formal brunch to go to where I dressed it up with heels and a clutch & then a more casual dinner where I dressed it down with a jean jacket & flats. Definitely recommend. Get your normal size and then a size smaller since it does tend to run a little big just because of the back.
Sarah
Top Contributor
Age: 20
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Nov 4, 2012
Got so many compliments on this dress!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
Worked out perfectly! My only issue was that the event involved lots of swing dancing, and I definitely flashed a few people because that skirt is pretty short! So I suggest maybe some slider shorts beneath it...
Melissa
Age: 23
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 36C
Sep 19, 2012
It was very comfortable and I felt great in it.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
It was a little large on me up top/back but I was able to fix it with a bobby pin. Overall great dress and I was not disappointed.
Sarah
Age: 24
Height: 5' 8"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Aug 22, 2012
Party Time
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Great party outfit!
Lauren
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34D
Aug 20, 2012
Dream Dress
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Wedding
This dress is sexy without being too revealing, fun, and an over all stunner.. I have rented many dresses and this was my favorite!!! I would recomend and rent again. I was told I was best dressed at the wedding. Honestly never felt better than in this dress!
MG
Top Contributor
Age: 44
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 128 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 32D+
Apr 4, 2012
Party/fundraiser
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I ordered this dress in a 2 and 4. The 2 fit, however, it was very short on me so I tried the 4 which fit as well and added a little more length but would defenitly wear tights with it. I did not end up wearing the dress because I felt it was better suited for a fall/winter event due to the material. Also, both sizes, the material and beading was very worn looking.
Kerry
Age: 24
Height: 5' 7"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Full Bust
Feb 9, 2012
Birthday Dress
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Party
Been eyeing this dress forever, and finally decided to rent it for my birthday. I ordered the 2 and 4, I usually wear a 4. The 2 fit better on top, but was too short, so I wore the 4. I have a bigger chest and it flared a bit at the sides, so I safety pinned it at the neck and it was perfect. Got so many compliments- it was a big hit! Wool fabric is very heavy- would definitely not wear during the spring or summer!
Kate
Age: 31
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Full Bust
Jun 30, 2011
Overall fit: Large
I would order two sizes down especially if you have small shoulders. Very cute. But wool. Too hot for summer.
MC
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 7"
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 36D
May 17, 2011
Overall fit: Large
Dress runs large so I rounded a size down. Everything was great except I would not recommend it if you have a larger bust because the fabric flares out on the hips to compensate. An adorable dress though
C
Top Contributor
Age: 21
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34C
Mar 26, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I wore this dress for the Entertainment Round of sorority recruitment in January and received so many compliments. The back is absolutely gorgeous!
Lizzy
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Pear
Dec 27, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
Awesome Dress. Very comfortable, cute, and sassy with the open back! was a great birthday outfit
Emily
Top Contributor
Age: 25
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34C
Oct 27, 2010
Overall fit: Large
Flirty and Fun! Great with stockings. Order a size down. Best for 5'6 and shorter - it is bit on the "mini" side because of the skirt.
AJ
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Oct 25, 2010
Overall fit: Large
Rent a size down as the open back runs a little big. I had extra material on the side and in back. Otherwise, great dress!
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