Rehearsal day dress
Wore this for my rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. SO comfortable. You'll want it to fit snugly as the fabric around the waist can look bulky. I'm 5'9 so i liked the length. The v was too deep so I pinned it. A perfect dress for the day!
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
CourtneyTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 9"
170 lbs
Athletic
36C
32 yrs
Fun dress, thick fabric
Fun dress. The fabric is thicker, that was good because I didn't feel like it was see through. The wrapping around the middle hides your tummy, which was good because we definitely had a big dinner. The cut was very low and I did not fill out the top, I'm between a B or C cup. I did have to pin the chest closed a little bit due to gapping. The waist was right considering how open the top was. If you have big boobs (D or bigger) and a small waist, I feel like this would probably fit well.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 8
RTR MemberTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 5"
145 lbs
Pear
32C
33 yrs
Beautiful design
Loved the dress design and fit. The softness of the fabric made a good fit and was not translucent. However, the color of the fabric looked percussed. There were several other people wearing white at the event and the color of my dressed did not looked as nice as I would like it to.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
MyrnaTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 8"
130 lbs
Straight & narrow
34AA
45 yrs
Perfect for vacation
Slimming in the right places! Really cute and surprisingly comfortable. You have to watch your posture if you go brakes. Worth it! Loved it.
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
BethyTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 4"
130 lbs
Pear
34A
36 yrs
I wore this dress for my bridal shower and it was absolutely perfect!
This dress fit true to size. I needed a small pin to hold together the top but other than that it fit perfect. The material was thick and laid nicely on the bottom. I recommend this dress to anyone!
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
RTR MemberTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 4"
165 lbs
Pear
36B
37 yrs
Beautiful white dress!
This fit slightly large relative to other Carven dresses I've rented. The material is textured, which I did not realize in the pictures initially. Unique dress that was fun to wear! I did not have issues with the V-neck being too deep or revealing. Length was appropriate for taller girls!
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
JenTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 8"
135 lbs
Athletic
32C
26 yrs
So chic
Absolutely loved this dress! It was extremely comfortable, classy, and chic. Perfect for my works awards ceremony! Ran very true to size. I am usually a 2 and wore the 34. Perfection!
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 2
MelanieTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 3"
128 lbs
Hourglass
32A
26 yrs
#DEBSAC2017
Rented for Diner en Blanc. Fit was great and worked well for my shape (narrow waist and wide hips). Material gapes at the chest. I wore a full coverage basic white bra.
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
CiandraTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 5"
143 lbs
Hourglass
34DD
38 yrs
Very comfortable and light dress!
It was very breathable on a hot day in July for my bridal shower! I am 5'8 and this was long enough to be comfortable.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
MollyTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 8"
160 lbs
Hourglass
34D
27 yrs
RTR Team Review
This classy white Carven dress is great for a daytime event or less formal cocktail party. Running true to size, I'd recommend sizing up for backup if you're curvier and down if you're smaller framed. The bust has plenty of room and is great for all cup sizes. The waist is slightly fitted at the natural waist, and hips have room/are comfortable. The material is thicker and the cut allows for you to wear a bra. At 5'7" the length hit at about mid-thigh. Great with nude heels and delicate jewelry.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 2
AmandaTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 7"
122 lbs
Straight & narrow
34B
25 yrs
Lots of fabric
Love the style and the fabric of this dress- the slight texture makes it really unique and I love the waist detail. However, while it fit me perfectly, there was just a ton of fabric. It made my waist and hips look way larger than they are. I also safety pinned the chest area closed-- probably wouldn't have been ok for work. Lovely dress, but maybe not the most flattering for curves
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
KacieTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 4"
155 lbs
Hourglass
36C
28 yrs
Wore for my bridal shower!
The chest is a little low, so I would suggest going bra-less or wearing a bandeau! The waist is tight and very true to size. Full skirt and flirty ruffles - I got so many compliments!
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
NicoleTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 4"
128 lbs
Pear
34A
26 yrs
Too low cut
No clue how anyone has worn this with a bra. It was far too low cut for my work event. However, the debris is a beautiful thickness and not see-through at all. If you don't mind the low cut you should rent
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 8
StaceyTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 3"
Hourglass
34DD
30 yrs
Cute dress for my Bridal Shower
Skirt was fuller than expected and it was low cut. I don't have much of a chest so I used some fashion tape to keep anything from poking out when I bent over. It was a comfortable material but because of the low cut I did not feel completely comfortable all day. Looks great in photos but I felt like I was adjusting myself every hour or so.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 6
KaraTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 4"
130 lbs
Pear
27 yrs
Meh
The top does not fit properly, not sure if it was just this dress or my small chest. The waist was also snug (and I have a small waist). If you have a small waist and large chest this might be for you? Unfortunately, this did nothing for me.
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
JamieTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 3"
128 lbs
Pear
34B
40 yrs
Lots of fabric but cute
I rented this for my bridal shower. It worked fine, the fit was a smidge awkward. It fits true to size but getting it over the hips was a little tricky as there's no stretch and I have no hips (the zipper should just come down further)! There is a lot of fabric and it's pretty thick. The bust area was gaping so I had to pin it. Overall it worked well for a daytime shower, but i don't know that it's the most flattering - think it added a few pounds!
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 0
NancyTop Contributor
Size 0
5' 4"
120 lbs
Straight & narrow
32B
31 yrs
Easy, chic one & done
This is a crazy chic and comfortable dress. There is A LOT of fabric, though.
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
NicoleTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 7"
135 lbs
Athletic
24 yrs
I wore this to my wedding tasting. Though true to size, there was more fabric than I was expecting.
If I would have seen this in the store, I probably would have passed on it. The voluminous fabric, I felt, was not very flattering. I'm not sure it photographs well as it makes me look bigger than I am. It did grow on me though, just wasn't exactly what I was expecting from the picture.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 2
SamanthaTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 2"
120 lbs
Hourglass
32D
28 yrs
Great fabric - but very busty dress.
This dress has great fabric and movement, but it has an extremely, very low cut bust which makes this a perfect night out dress. Unfortunately I rented for a work presentation and so I paired it with a scarf and blazer to prevent flashing the girls to anyone.
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
ChristinaTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 8"
170 lbs
Full Bust
36D
33 yrs
fits weird
Wore this for a bachelorette night out. It looked great but the fit is weird - the inner lining was soooo tight so I just left it unhooked.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
BrigidTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 5"
150 lbs
Full Bust
32DDD/E
29 yrs
Too small, couldn’t zip
Loved the dress but Too small so I could not wear it
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
KristenTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 2"
51 yrs
Very large dress for its size. Made for very busty women.
This dress runs large in the bust and a little large in the waist. More suitable for very busty women with a small waist.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
AnitaTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 4"
134 lbs
Athletic
47 yrs
Just like a toga
Way too big, odd shape, not flattering.
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
AlexisTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 6"
145 lbs
Athletic
32D
28 yrs
Very flattering.
It's very low in the front. So a deep V bra or no bra is necessary.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
DanielleTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 5"
140 lbs
Athletic
30 yrs
Great fit, low neck line
I had to pin the neckline as it was a little low for me but the length was perfect!
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
WhitneyTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 11"
160 lbs
Hourglass
34B
30 yrs
This dress was very comfortable and flattering! I wore it for my graduation and it was a hit!
The fit was very flattering, but perhaps better for women with a fuller bust. I had to pin the top together as it was coming apart too much, but it worked great with a pin in it. The waist was a tad tight but overall the fit was great! The white fabric is really soft and pretty. Great dress for a daytime event!
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 10
MeganTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 4"
Athletic
34B
25 yrs
A little more formal than I wanted.
Very cute but felt like it was a bit more formal than what I ordered it for.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 6
CatherineTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 4"
140 lbs
Pear
34B
27 yrs
LOTS of cleavage! I had to buy a special bra but overall it was a flattering fit.
The dress overall, is a little too long on the shoulders and the back if you are petite.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
TiffanyTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 3"
Hourglass
34DD
30 yrs
simply beautiful
I love the simplicity of this dress BUT it made me look like if I had a belly, which I don't have one. Perhaps I should have gone down in size.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
FrancesTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 8"
182 lbs
Pear
38C
38 yrs
great dress
i'm typically a 4, but sized up since there was no give at the waist and i have a large waist. turns out i shldve stuck w the size 4! there's a decent amount of room at the waist despite there being no size. the front was completely open w the 6 so the 4 wldve likely helped that, but i bet i wldve still needed a cami. it's a big fluffy in the front and the fabric is thicker, but i don't believe it make me look larger. it was soft and didn't wrinkle easily.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
RozTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 3"
125 lbs
Full Bust
34C
31 yrs
not my favorite
Extremely tight in waist area and there is no give, material looks like a towel
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 6
RTR MemberTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 9"
135 lbs
Athletic
32B
22 yrs
Very cute but didn't end up wearing
Cute. Sort of looked like a draped towel. Fit well but ordered other white dresses and opted for another option.
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
JenniferTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 6"
135 lbs
Athletic
34A
40 yrs
Top was very low
I didn't wear
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
PaigeTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 4"
127 lbs
Hourglass
32DD
33 yrs
Not flattering
Too much fabric. A thicker, almost quilt material that did not seem summer like at all. And I could barely get it over my head, much less over my hips. The waist is cut very tiny and has zero forgiveness.
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 2
TerriTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 7"
138 lbs
Athletic
36C
54 yrs
Good dress, a lot of fabric
Just felt like a large dress. I felt like I was drowning in it. Just was not what I was looking for
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
AubreyTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 10"
150 lbs
Hourglass
34D
24 yrs
Very low cut, but overall great
Great quality fabric and great dress -- it was shorter and more low cut than I was comfortable with.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 8
LaurieTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 6"
160 lbs
Hourglass
36D
28 yrs
Too much fabric
I rented this for engagement photos but did not end up wearing. There was too much fabric and it makes you look heavier.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 10
CurryTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 6"
160 lbs
Full Bust
29 yrs
It was a fluffy material and was tight with no give around the rib cage. Not my favorite.
I should have maybe ordered a size up but I didn’t realize there was no elasticity in the rib cage. I’m a 32DDD so it pulled at the front. I think it’s a better dress for someone with a modest size chest. My husband is a complementary person and he even thought it was a bit too fluffy and didn’t fit me very well.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
StacyTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 9"
191 lbs
Athletic
32DDD/E
34 yrs
Looks beautiful on the model but pretty frumpy I felt in person.
The material is much thicker than it looks. For hourglass figures it definitely makes your waist look bigger than it is..
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
AlejandraTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 5"
139 lbs
Hourglass
32 yrs
What are you supposed to do with your boobs?
The dress fit nicely in the waist but then gaped widely at the bust. Where was I supposed to put them? Not intended for DDs.
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
KatieTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 6"
145 lbs
Hourglass
34D
29 yrs
