PERFECT, forever immortalized in professional family photos, got asked if i was a model more than 1
I am extremely busty but short and petite. I needed something classy for my sister's cotillion ball. This dress was extremely figure flattering even though I was covered up and I felt fabulous. I got asked several times if I was a model and I could hear people talking (positively!) about my dress throughout the night. This is one of my favorite dresses of all time. My only cons would be for light skinned chicks...maybe skip this color. It is an orangey yellow and looks best on dark skin. It'd be beautiful with dark hair but I rocked it blonde too! I am very short and my only not so great thing to say about it was that it was on the long side but that as what I needed for this occasion.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
CarlyTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 3"
120 lbs
Full Bust
34D+
24 yrs
I had a great night, and get lots of compliments even a couple of months later on this dress. It was great to let everyone I work with see me dressed up for once!
Moral of the story is I LOVED this dress. But I'll get the bad out first: The boning was poking through on one of the sizes, and I imagine that wearing it all night would've been painful (though I'm sure you could tape it or something if need be). Also, the top part of the wave wouldn't stay up without a pin on either dress (this was an easy fix). Now the good: It is a gorgeous color (a little less bright in person, but really pops still), it fit like a dream, and it was a huge hit. I LOVED it and would buy it if I could, even with the flaws mentioned. I am so glad I finally rented it!
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
TaraTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 4"
155 lbs
Straight & narrow
36C
26 yrs
My friends told me to buy the dress because it looked so good on!
I loved this dress! I ordered a 6 and an 8 because I'm between sizes, but the 6 fit perfectly and looked amazing. I got so many compliments. It was exactly the length pictured and I had no problems with the bust even as a 36DD. It stayed up well and the color was as pictured. Beautiful dress, would definitely rent again (or even buy it).
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
ArabaTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 9"
160 lbs
Full Bust
32D
20 yrs
Looking fabulous!
I have had my eye on this dress since they added it to the website, and am so thrilled I finally got to wear it! I wore it to my cousin's black tie optional wedding and it was perfect! It fit wonderfully and I got a ton of compliments on it :)
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
CaraTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 7"
Pear
36B
27 yrs
Real head-turner!
Great dress, structured fit is very flattering, fabulous color!
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
TaraTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 9"
Straight & narrow
34B
28 yrs
Gorgeous, one of my favorites I have rented
I rented this dress in 2010 for a wedding, and it still is one of my favorite dresses I have worn- tha shape is very flattering, it had the inner hooks for support up top, and the color is great.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
JessicaTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 4"
165 lbs
Pear
34F
33 yrs
Such a unique color! Rented this for a fall wedding in 2011, and got tons of compliments!
Fit true to size in my opinion!
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
KristinTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 2"
140 lbs
Petite
34B
30 yrs
An absolute amazing dress!
The material was a bit more stiff than I thought it would be but turned out perfect! Fit true to size.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
SandraTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 7"
122 lbs
Pear
34A
34 yrs
Perfect for a cocktail party; stands out but the mustard color is not too offensive.
Fit is true to size, length is a little long but it was flattering on the backside
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
SonaliTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 3"
125 lbs
Petite
32B
28 yrs
Beautiful Lela Rose dress; it runs true to size. The color is a little darker than appears in the photo and perfect for fall weddings and events. I will agree with the others that the plastic boning sticks out and pokes you in the armpits, but it was kind of worth it!
Member Fit Notes
CarolineTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 4"
Petite
34C
31 yrs
This dress was beautiful and I got loads of compliments. It fit true to standard designer sizing. I'm 5'4-5'5 and about 125 pounds. I'm usually a 2/4 (2 in brands like J.Crew and 4 in brands like DVF) and the 4 worked in this dress. The only negative is that the dress is starting to show a little wear and the boning is poking through the fabric in some places. I've suffered worse for fashion though. All in all, a worthwhile rental.
Member Fit Notes
ErinTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 4"
Hourglass
32D+
31 yrs
I really enjoyed this dress! It was slightly small (I rented the 6 and the 8 and went with the 8, but that same weekend wore a rented Shoshanna in a 6). The 6 could zip, but the 8 gave me more breathing room, as there isn't much give to the dress. The color is slightly more golden then this picture, but it is absolutely beautiful, particularly in the sunshine. I got compliments all night long, and of course couldn't help spilling that it was rented! There is some boning in the dress that got a little pointy, which I think comes with wear, but overall it was conforable and beautiful.
Member Fit Notes
CortneyTop Contributor
Size 12
5' 7"
170 lbs
Athletic
32D
29 yrs
I wore this dress to a wedding in Manhattan. I was complimented all night on both the fit and the dress overall! I loved it!!
Member Fit Notes
Amber Top Contributor
Size 6
5' 6"
130 lbs
Hourglass
34B
26 yrs
Gorgeous dress; however, the fit was a bit off. I have a 25" waist, usually wear a 27 in jeans and a have full 34C bust. I rented a 6 which was too large overall and a 4 which was too large on my waist and hips.
Member Fit Notes
JessTop Contributor
Size 0
5' 5"
123 lbs
Full Bust
34C
28 yrs
I loved this dress. The color is very unique and the fit was fabulous. RTR was so kind as to offer me a new selection after one of my originally selected sizes was unavailable, and I am SO pleased I selected this one. It looked great with my summer tan!
Member Fit Notes
KristaTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 6"
155 lbs
Pear
36B
28 yrs
Gorgeous color and so unique! Stands out in a see of black dresses.
I wore this to a wedding and was complimented by nearly everyone, even the bride. I absolutely loved it and felt very beautiful. It was extremely flattering. And the process was very easy and better than I imagined. I wish I could rent this dress for every occassion!
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
DarlaTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 2"
120 lbs
Hourglass
32C
27 yrs
Loved the color and the cut! I was worried the yellow would be "too" yellow for a fall wedding but it was the perfect autumnal shade. I'm between a size 4 and 6 and ended up going with the 6 so I could eat and dance worry-free.... This dress runs very true to size so don't be worried that just because it is designer, you need a bigger size than you normally wear. Loved it!
Member Fit Notes
EliaTop Contributor
Size 10
5' 7"
Athletic
26 yrs
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL dress! I rented a 6 & 10 because it's in popular demand and the 8 wasn't available. Took my chances! 6 worked well except my bust was squeezed a little. Regardless, it was a hit! I'm of a darker skin tone - very complimentary! Got alot of compliments! You won't be dissapointed!
Member Fit Notes
JangarTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 10"
150 lbs
Full Bust
36C
33 yrs
I loved this dress so much! It fit perfectly, I couldn't have been happier with it! And it's very comfortable! I received a ton of complements!
Member Fit Notes
BerylTop Contributor
Size 14
5' 6"
175 lbs
Apple
36DD
25 yrs
The marigold color turns heads. Love how elegant I felt wearing it. The cut is universally flattering as it hits where you're most narrow.
Member Fit Notes
JennTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 9"
148 lbs
Straight & narrow
34DDD/E
30 yrs
I can not rave enough about this dress! It fit perfectly so I could dance the night away at a friend's wedding worry-free. I'm small-busted so I worried about having to constantly pull up the dress since it's strapless but the bodice molded perfectly to my body. I got a ton of compliments!
Member Fit Notes
VanessaTop Contributor
5' 11"
Athletic
27 yrs
I wore this dress to graduation and couldn't have been happier! I'm between a 0 & 2 and I wore the 0 comfortably the entire day- no bra necessary!
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 0
AshelynTop Contributor
5' 6"
Petite
22 yrs
Gorgeous dress and very luxurious material.
A little big in the bust but a great fit overall.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
KarinTop Contributor
Size 0
5' 5"
110 lbs
Athletic
32B
32 yrs
I LOVED this dress! It was very tight in the bust (I'm a 36D) so if you are larger in the chest, order a size up! Also, the boning can make it seem a little tight. Other than that, the color is striking, and I received many compliments at my formal event! BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSY. I'd order it again.
Member Fit Notes
NicoleTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 8"
145 lbs
Athletic
32D
30 yrs
This is such a pretty dress. But like some of the other reviews said, it is smaller on the bottom than the top. I am totally a pear 5'8" 150 lbs 34 26 38 and the size 4 fit on top but wouldn't even go over my hips, and the size 6 was big on top and was a tad too tight to look appropriate for a wedding this weekend. I put on spanx and they helped but you could see the lines. This dress is still really beautiful but maybe for someone with a fuller bust and smaller hips.
Member Fit Notes
AmyTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 8"
160 lbs
Pear
34B
27 yrs
I also rented this dress for a friend wedding. Great marigold color, perfect with the fall leafs. My only complaint was that by the end of the night after drinking and dancing the boning inside the dress was poking me like crazy. Not super comfortable, but I got a million compliments.
Member Fit Notes
BrookeTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 9"
150 lbs
Full Bust
36D+
28 yrs
Gorgeous dress, amazing color!
Loved this dress! It was stunning, and every single person that I spoke to complimented me. As beautiful as it was, the wear and tear was apparent to me (and probably me only). The boning in the fabric was poking through the fabric on each side of my chest, and it was painful. I tried using a bandaid to cover the boning but it is right on the seam, so if I lifted my arms, it was visible. I didn't expect a new dress up, but I wish it had been comfortable.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
VickyTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 6"
150 lbs
Full Bust
34F
33 yrs
Didn't wear it. Runs EXTREMELY SMALL.
Ordered for a wedding. Ordered the 4 & 6 -- ran EXTREMELY SMALL. Couldn't wear either. I normallly wear a 2 or 4.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
TiffanyTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 2"
120 lbs
Pear
34B
32 yrs
the service of course :) always fun to get the fab package in the mail
The dress rocks! it's super gorg. Love love love - unfortunately it didn't fit me at all :( it run small - i think it's best for tiny girls :) i'm 130, 5'7 and a 34c... and the 2 was too small and the 4 was too big in the tummy. BUT i would totally suggest if you're small bust, small waist. Super fab :)
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
ErinnTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 7"
130 lbs
Athletic
34C
29 yrs
Bright and sunny
I loved the color of this dress, and I got tons of compliments, but I couldn't rent it again. I usually fall pretty squarely into the size 8 category, but the 8 was super tight in the hips and it was impossible to breathe--there is literally no stretch at all in the fabric. The 10 was even a little more snug than I'd like, but I'm busty (34DD) for my height so that may have been the problem. I'd say if you're busty, definitely size up, but to everyone, I'm not kidding when I say there is no stretch. Bright side: I helped me have better posture throughout the evening because I could not slouch and the color definitely makes you stand out.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
ChristyTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 4"
155 lbs
Hourglass
34F
29 yrs
My toosh didn't fit!
This is a fabulous, fabulous dress. However, my own toosh is on the rotund side and there was no give on the fabric, so I couldn't fit the dress once I got it and there wasn't time to order anything else. Great dress, though
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
CamilleTop Contributor
Size 8
5' 3"
Pear
34B
31 yrs
I am generally an 8 and should have ordered a size up. The dress would not zip around my full bust (34DD) however, the color was beautiful and the fabric was luxurious. The particular dress shipped to me, which I did not wear, was a different color at the seams then the rest of the dress, as if it had been dry cleaned wrong or faded in certain areas. Besides that, wished that it fit!
Member Fit Notes
VanessaTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 3"
145 lbs
Hourglass
34D
24 yrs
I absolutely loved how this dress looked and fit. The only problem was that on the sides the plastic that makes it hold its structure was poking through and ended up rubbing my sides all night until I was bleeding! I had 2 dresses since I had the extra size and both of them were like that. I would wear it again but I would make sure to put a bandaid under my arm
Member Fit Notes
TessTop Contributor
5' 7"
Straight & narrow
24 yrs
There was only a size 6 available during my rental which is my usual dress size and I was so disappointed that it did not fit properly. It was very tight throughout the hips yet too large on top. I had ordered a back up dress, the David Meister Lady in Red Dress, also in a size 6 and that one fit amazingly well. I indicated that this dress runs small yet if you are larger on top it may be a better fit (I'm a 34B). I wish it had worked for me, it is a stunning dress.
Member Fit Notes
ErinTop Contributor
Size 4
5' 1"
125 lbs
Athletic
34A
32 yrs
I was so excited to wear this dress to friend's wedding. The color is beautiful and so unique. I was very disappointing because both sizes I requested were too large, especially in the bust, luckily I had a back-up.
Member Fit Notes
BrittanyTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 6"
127 lbs
Hourglass
34D
27 yrs
Very interesting details
I rented this for a summer wedding because I wanted a bright dress. It isn't as saffron yellow as pictured and almost has a greenish tinge to it in person. I picked the wrong size and didn't have a backup sent with it so I didn't wear it.
Member Fit Notes
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
KimberlyTop Contributor
Size 6
5' 5"
Hourglass
34D
26 yrs
This dress is so cute and I was really looking forward to wearing it. But, when I tried it on, the wires were poking me from the inside and the fabric was a little worn. I knew I would not be able to wear it for several hours at a family wedding. Thankfully, I ordered a back up dress that worked well.
Member Fit Notes
JoyTop Contributor
5' 11"
Hourglass
35 yrs
Loved the dress on the model but it did not work at all for me! Luckily I rented a back up dress. The 4 was too tight through the hips but still large on the top (I am a size 28 in jeans and a B/C cup) and the 6 was way too long and large in the top but still tight through the hips. The fabric also seemed a bit worn and not as vibrant as it is in the photo.
Member Fit Notes
LauraTop Contributor
5' 4"
Athletic
22 yrs
The dress is beautiful in the picture, but you can tell the size 0 had been worn quite a lot. The fabric is showing it's age and the color is fading. The top fold by the shoulder drooped down and needs to be pinned. I did not end up wearing this dress.
Member Fit Notes
NicoleTop Contributor
Size 2
5' 4"
115 lbs
Straight & narrow
32C
25 yrs
I am usually a size 8 but it was unavailable so I ordered a size 10 since I usually have to go up a size because I am bustier but it still didn't fit.
Member Fit Notes
SandraTop Contributor
5' 7"
Hourglass
36 yrs