Ports 1961

First Lady Dress

Rental $75 Retail $695

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Exclusive to Rent the Runway! This Cotton Sateen Sheath from Port 1961 is a sophisticated sleek style that’s perfect for day or night elegance.

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Grey blue cotton sateen. Ballet neckline. Cap sleeves. Wrap detail at waist with tonal grosgrain back tie. Hidden back zip. Model's height is 5'10".

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This dress runs true to size (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any bust size-comfortable room in bust
WAIST: Fitted - fitted at natural waist with bow
HIPS: Fitted - skirt runs narrow so curvier women should consider sizing up
LENGTH: Mid-thigh to knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: May be worn with a standard bra and SPANX to cinch in hips and backside
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: All body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Tara

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Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 27

Bust size: 36B

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 135 lbs

Oct 2, 2011

This was the first time in a long time that my mom really felt fantastic about her looks. I was so glad to share the RTR experience with her, she deserves to feel glamorous!

Size worn: 10

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I rented this dress for my mother (who is 54 years old, 5'8" and a Pear who usually wears a size 8 or 10) and she LOVED it. She looked amazing, and felt amazing, and got tons of compliments. It was the perfect look for the retirement dinner/cocktail party we attended, just formal enough but not over-the-top. We got the Miriam Haskell pearl necklace and Lee Angel pearl earrings to go with it. Now she's addicted to this site like I am!

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Jennie

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 31

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Petite

Nov 11, 2012

This was a wonderful dress!!

Size worn: 4

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this dress to the Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Event. It looked wonderful and I received several compliments!

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Kristine

Usually wears: 12

Height: 5' 9"

Age: 32

Bust size: 36D+

Body type: Full Bust

Weight: 160 lbs

Aug 29, 2012

Amazing dress!!

Size worn: 12

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

I rented this dress to wear to my daughter's baptism 8 weeks after she was born. It looked amazing, and I got a ton of compliments. The dress accommodated my large chest and the style minimized my baby belly. I wore some spanks to slim my curvy hips, and it looked wonderful! It made me so sad to mail it back.

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Top Contributor

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 31

Body type: Apple

Dec 12, 2011

Very classy dress

Size worn: 10

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I wore this dress to my office holiday party and got lots of compliments. I'm petite so the top was a little bit large, but with the wrap around part I could get a pretty good fit anyway.

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IRNYC

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 39

Body type: Full Bust

Nov 20, 2011

Not as pictured

Size worn: 0

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

The dress looked like a dull cotton dress and was much less festive than it appears in the photo. It looks like it's shiny but it was really blah and boring and cheap looking. Furthermore, the zero was very tight in the chest and the size 2 I ordered came with a damaged hem so I got stuck wearing the tighter dress. Thankfully it was dark out and I wore a jacket over it.

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BklynFashionista

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Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 42

Bust size: 36B

Body type: Pear

Sep 30, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

Pros: I got lots of compliments Cons: Fit is terrible, especially at the top, just too boxy. In addition, the fabric was quite dull compared to the photo. It lacked sheen. Overall, it was kind of disappointing.

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Sarah

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 35

Body type: Straight & narrow

Jun 16, 2011

Overall fit: True to Size

I wore this to an autumn wedding. Extremely comfortable fabric; fit is easy to customize as the straps wrap across the body, then around to the back. LOVED the dress!

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Top Contributor

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 30

Bust size: 32A

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 105 lbs

Mar 15, 2011

Overall fit: Large

Definitely a classy dress but it ran large in the bust and shoulders. Also, the length and cut makes it more fitting for the office or an occasion where one might want to be more conservative.

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Top Contributor

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 42

Body type: Straight & narrow

Dec 22, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

I wore this to a holiday cocktail party with crystal cluster earrings. I felt great and I love the tie belt that makes the dress feel custom fit. Very ladylike and beautiful.

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Julie

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Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 39

Bust size: 32D

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 135 lbs

Oct 26, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

I LOVED this dress. It has stretch to it so don't worry about it being snug. I'm a 6 and the 6 fit perfectly. I wore it with teal satin Manolo's to a rehearsal dinner.

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tookie

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 57

Body type: Athletic

Oct 2, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

Classy yet easy to wear. What a great combination. Loved this dress, I felt great wearing it and got lots of admiring looks and compliments.

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jamz

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 31

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Pear

Oct 2, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

The hips fit me as expected but the bust/shoulders was very roomy. (I wore a 2; I have 32B bust). Great, sturdy fabric. I wore it with black heels and chunky faux pearl necklace.

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NLS

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Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 48

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Straight & narrow

Oct 1, 2010

Overall fit: Small

this dress runs a tiny bit small thru the hips. I ordered a size 4 and the bodice fit great but I had to wear spanx to find it a bit more comfortable. but a great look.

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ElleBee

Height: 5' 1"

Age: 30

Body type: Hourglass

Sep 22, 2010

Overall fit: True to Size

Love Love Love this dress! It was completely flattering to my figure and fit like it was designed for me. I didn't want to take it off!

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