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Plein Sud

Melting Lava Gown

Rental $185 Retail $995

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Blow everyone away in this vibrant showstopper by Plein Sud. You will stand out looking statuesque and strong! Pair with a statement necklace like Kenneth Jay Lane’s Gold Shadow Bib Necklace to complete your ensemble.

Also available in white.

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Burnt orange jersey (100% viscose). Sleeveless. Draped one shoulder. Straight skirt with blouson. No zipper. Imported. See size and fit tab for lengths.

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This dress runs large. We recommend sizing down (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized: 36 - 44, French sizing.

BUST: Great for any cup size - comfortable room at bust
WAIST: Not Fitted - comfortable room throughout midsection
HIPS: Not Fitted - comfortable room for hips
LENGTH: Two lengths available. Regular measures 58'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'2''-5'6''), Long measures 61'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'7''-5'11'').

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra
FABRIC Fabric has some stretch
GREAT FOR: Apple, Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Jordan

Top Contributor

Age: 22

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 140 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 36B

Apr 15, 2013

Beautiful dress, No fuss, Tons of compliments

Size worn: 42L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was beautiful. I wore it to a black tie military ball and it was so well received. I accessorized it with a snake skin clutch to match my snake skin pumps. Simple gold jewelry gave it an awesome Mediterranean feel, but I kept it simple for the most part. The dress itself was breathable, which made it easy to move around and dance; however, as the night progressed, I found that the fabric under the open shoulder became looser so I ended up tucking it into my strapless. I recommend wearing seamless undergarments, or even Spanx to remove lines. There are three ribbons running along the inside of the dress to create the drop cinched waist, but they didn't give me any issues once I figured them out. The dress does run long, but my 5in heel with a 2in platform pumps served me well. The dress hugs where it should, and is loose where I needed it; feel free to eat as much as you want before your event because this dress allows for it!

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bdf

Age: 37

Height: 5' 5"

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Pear

Apr 14, 2013

Perfect draping

Size worn: 40R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I was surprised how much I liked this dress - it looked a bit cheesy on the hanger and is definitely not made of a natural fiber. I almost did not try it on. I am glad I did, because it looked so much better on. I usually wear a 6 but had ordered an 8 - I probably should have ordered a 6 because there is a lot of fabric involved, but the 8 looked fine. As all the comments say, it was super long, even though I thought I ordered the "regular" length.

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Tara

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Age: 24

Height: 5' 5"

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 34A

Apr 4, 2013

Great color and easy to wear!

Size worn: 38R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The other reviews are right--this dress definitely runs a little long but the cut works on almost anyone and it is such a unique color. I felt comfortable and confident in it all night long. Would definitely recommend for a black tie event.

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Brooke

Age: 24

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 34B

Mar 24, 2013

This was my first experience with Rent the Runway; I'll definitely be back!

Size worn: 42L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The color and the drape of this dress is simply beautiful! Being blonde and tragically pale, I typically steer clear of anything orange, but this particular orange had enough red in it that the color was stunning! I ordered the 40L (4) and 42L (6) for a formal gala. It is true that the dress turned out to be absurdly long; I never anticipated that I should have ordered the regular length, being 5'9 and wearing 4" heels. I ended up having to hold up the dress while I walked, but it was a small price to pay for all the compliments I received on it (it was only an inch too long, didn't seem worth the bother of hem tape). The size difference between the 40L and the 42L was a little interesting, ultimately I went with the 42L because the draping hit me at my hips like the model in the photo, the draping for the size 40L ended up hitting me at my natural waist. There was a little excess fabric on the top shoulder, but i just attributed that to sizing up. It was a beautiful, comfortable dress to wear all evening and I highly recommend it, but definitely think twice about which length is right for you!

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Wendy

Age: 41

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 145 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D

Feb 18, 2013

Stunning color

Size worn: 42L

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

The color of this dress is absolutely stunning. It was very comfortable and flattering to my figure. However, I did feel it ran a bit small (especially in the bust area). I'm typically a size 8 (40) but ended up wearing my backup size 10 (42). This dress is extremely long and I wished I would have rented the regular vs the long. I'm 5'7" and even in 4-inch heels, the long was still another 3-4 inches too long. This made it impossible to walk and I had to hold it up all night. Hem tape did not work for me on this dress- wouldn't hold. I would definitly recommend this dress - just think twice about renting the long.

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Tarrah

Age: 35

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 130 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 32B

May 1, 2013

Unfortunately I wasn't able to wear this dress....although beautiful. Not long enough

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I'm sad to say that something happened to the lengths on these dresses. I was so excited to see that these were SUPER long for most people and as someone who is 5'11 I was encouraged that I could wear this dress with any sized heel. Unfortunately, both dresses looked like they had been altered in the front to make it shorter. Neither dress hit the floor in the front as shown in the picture and it now looks like it had a train on it. Which totally didn't work for me and the shape of the dress isn't clean like it is in the picture. So if you are TALL, take caution.....these dresses are not as long anymore as mentioned in previous comments.

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Lesley

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Age: 39

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 130 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 36A

Apr 12, 2013

Great dress for hiding a thick waistline or mummy tummy! Be careful when selecting your size.

Size worn: 42R

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress is a very flattering color of orange. It drapes in all the right places to cover waistline trouble spots. WIth this dress, Spanx are a must, as the fabric is thin and the back will show any lines, bulges, etc. I would have given it 5 stars, but the length was very confusing. My regular size was the 40R, but it was about 12 inches too short! Luckily the backup, 42R, made up for it. The 42R was a little long even with 5 inch heels. I couldn't put in a temporary hem because the hemline is asymmetrical and the fabric is so thin that it shows the hem tape. Be careful when selecting your size!!

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Julie

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Age: 34

Height: 5' 7"

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 32B

Apr 6, 2013

Modern and elegant

Size worn: 38R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Date

The jersey fabric made the dress comfortable, and the color was great. The picture doesn't show that the hem is asymmetrical, and the dress is very long (I'm 5'7" and wore the regular length and even with 5 1/2" heels, I still had to hold it up on one side when walking. But overall, it was great. A week later, my man just randomly commented again on how pretty I looked in it!

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EPK

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Age: 37

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 125 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 32B

Mar 14, 2013

Wonderful color, really long

Size worn: 38L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

The color of this dress is beautiful, and even better in person than in the model photo. The material is heavy but not thick, so it shows every bump. The dress is not lined. You will definitely need spanx in a style without any seams. Even though this was not form fitting, the seams on the stomach area of my shape wear showed. This was my backup dress and my first choice fit so I wore it. However, I would not have been able to wear this dress because it was waaayyyy too long. I even tried on platform heels that are 5+ inches high (making me over 6' tall) and the dress was still 3 inches too long. Don't order the long unless you are very tall and plan on wearing heels. I even worry the regular would be too long for more petite women.

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Jenny

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Age: 53

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 138 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 36C

Feb 24, 2013

Wearing a dress of such a beautiful color makes you stand out in the crowd!

Size worn: 40L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I loved wearing this dress as it was extremely comfortable and simple, yet chic. I ended up renting the longer version because the regular was not available. I had to put a temporary hem in it for the night and it was still too long. Combined with the Kenneth Jay Lane necklace shown on the website, I felt very elegant at my formal event!

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LDV

Age: 33

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 130 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34C

Feb 19, 2013

Absolutely in LOVE with this dress- gorgeous. But I was not able to wear it because of length.

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

The size chart recommended that anyone over 5'6" order the "long" length. I am 5'9" and had planned to wear 5 inch heels, so I ordered a 38L and 40L. I am typically a small or size 4 and the 40 fit perfectly. It was gorgeous. Except that it was 6 inches too long- even with my heels on. I could not walk two steps without the threat of tearing the dress. I was not able to wear the dress and had to rush to purchase something for the wedding. I was extremely frustrated because I adored the dress and if I had ordered the regular length it would have been perfect. I would not recommend ordering the long unless you are over 6 ft tall AND plan to wear heels. Also- the dress is a bit difficult to get on due to interior straps that create the "rushing" detail. It was a bit cumbersome, but not a deal breaker.

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