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51 Reviews

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Most members say this item
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Fit Summary
Runs Small (0)
True to Size (17)
Runs Large (11)
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Underwhelming

I wanted to love this for the details but it is showing some wear and the shape didn't do anything for me.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: NONE

Usual Size: 6


Katie Top Contributor

Size 6

5' 6"

155 lbs

Athletic

36C

35 yrs

Browse Katie 's reviews (95)

Good fit. Best with a belt.

Nice dress flattering. Forgiving. Good weight fabric. Versatile.

Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 10


JillTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 5"

150 lbs

Hourglass

36C

47 yrs

Browse Jill's reviews (124)

Nice Work dress

Ran a bit large in bust and waist. Nice details.

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


JenniferTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 9"

140 lbs

Hourglass

34B

41 yrs

Browse Jennifer's reviews (89)

Loose fit

Work appropriate. The pleated pattern adds character but nothing special overall. Theory is known for great fabric and cut so I am a little disappoint in this dress

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 2


WinnieTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 3"

120 lbs

Petite

32B

41 yrs

Browse Winnie's reviews (18)

Good if you're tall

This dress is nice. It's lined and it's beautiful. It is made for someone 5'5" or taller. I'm 5'3" and the fabric bunched in the upper back. Also, the pleating on one side is beautiful but it creates a "break" or a wrinkle in the fabric as seen in the picture. It creates a lump where one doesn't exist.

Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 10


ElisaTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 3"

Hourglass

34DD

39 yrs

Browse Elisa's reviews (107)

runs large

Usually a 6/8 -- 8 was way too large, 6 was still too big (even in the shoulders, and I've got solid shoulder) but the length was right. Way too loose in the waist.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


TorTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 8"

150 lbs

Athletic

34DD

31 yrs

Browse Tor's reviews (3)

Love this better than basic LBD!

The pleated side makes it a little EXTRA. Super cute ... perfect for work.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 0

Usual Size: 2


CandyTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 1"

118 lbs

Petite

32D

49 yrs

Browse Candy's reviews (136)

Too big

I should have ordered the size 2

Member Fit Notes

Runs big
big in Chest
big in Arms & Shoulders
big in Waist
big in Hips

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 2


RachelTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 8"

34B

44 yrs

Browse Rachel's reviews (36)

Good fit!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


AnanyaTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 4"

140 lbs

Hourglass

32D

36 yrs

Browse Ananya's reviews (41)

Love

Cute

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


RileyTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 10"

Athletic

24 yrs

Browse Riley's reviews (11)

works

Works well as a work dress.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


ConlynTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 3"

120 lbs

Petite

32B

47 yrs

Browse Conlyn's reviews (6)

Boxy cut

this is a boxy cut dress. Consider adding a belt.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 0

Usual Size: 0


ChloeTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 7"

105 lbs

Petite

32B

34 yrs

Browse Chloe's reviews (2)

Could be nice, but a bit baggy

Maybe would have worked if I sized down, but the shape was not particularly flattering or special.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 10


BrittTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 8"

174 lbs

Pear

36B

43 yrs

Browse Britt's reviews (115)

perfect size

loved the fit, material and cut

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 10


EliseTop Contributor

Size 10

39 yrs

Browse Elise's reviews (4)

Dress up or down

True to size. I wore this with brown leather flats and a belt for a casual work dress look. This dress is of a fabric that could be worn with pearls and heels for a formal business work look.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 2


JamieTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 2"

112 lbs

Straight & narrow

34AA

42 yrs

Browse Jamie's reviews (15)

Love this dress for work

Theory never disappoints. This dress is professional and appropriate, and the pleating at the side makes it fun/interesting. I am usually between a 2 and a 4 in Theory and the 2 was slightly large on me. If I rented again I would think about getting the 0. Would recommend for my business professional dress code with a cardigan or cropped jacket.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 0


CharlotteTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 6"

120 lbs

Hourglass

32D

26 yrs

Browse Charlotte's reviews (10)

Another great Theory dress

This dress fits perfectly and is very comfortable. Very professional and pretty

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4


RitaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 2"

120 lbs

Petite

34C

37 yrs

Browse Rita's reviews (8)

Fun lbd, good for work

Fit was great, the pleats add some give. Modest enough for work, but could transition to a fun evening.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


Erica Top Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

125 lbs

Pear

34B

35 yrs

Browse Erica 's reviews (8)

Great day to night dress! Wore to work with a blazer, then out for cocktails in the evening.

Fits great, the pleating detail is super cute.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 10


KimberlyTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 7"

165 lbs

Hourglass

32G

37 yrs

Browse Kimberly's reviews (36)

Cute dress!

I picked this dress without much thought and was glad I did! It's even cuter in person, I think! Really easy to wear, perfect for the workplace! I am usually between a size 2 and 4--I went with a 4 for this one and probably could have done a 2, but the 4 still fits nicely!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


Kathryn Top Contributor

Size 4

5' 4"

130 lbs

Petite

32D

31 yrs

Browse Kathryn 's reviews (60)

Excellent work dress. Wore with simple black sweater one day and with a plaid jacket the next.

Easy, comfortable, retains shape.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


KTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 6"

129 lbs

Full Bust

32DD

61 yrs

Browse K's reviews (18)

Beautiful dress but way too big

I'm usually a 4 in Theory and i think I would have needed a 0 for this to not make me look like a sack of potatoes

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


EmmaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 2"

Apple

34C

26 yrs

Browse Emma's reviews (70)

Great dress for work

Nice crepe material that doesn't wrinkle and flows well. Pleats are unique and give the LBD a little extra something special. Fits slightly large/boxy.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 0

Usual Size: 0


CarolynTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 4"

103 lbs

Petite

30A

36 yrs

Browse Carolyn's reviews (69)

Great dress for work

Comfortable dress, work appropriate. Looked nice with a leather jacket on top!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 6


MonicaTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 6"

130 lbs

Pear

34A

41 yrs

Browse Monica's reviews (2)

Perfect work dress, cool details

I could have sized down, especially if you are smaller on top/have a smaller waist. Cute detailing on the skirt with the knife pleating. Good length - flattering but work appropriate

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


SarahTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 8"

135 lbs

Hourglass

32B

38 yrs

Browse Sarah's reviews (10)

Gorgeous!

Arrived with the original tags :) I rented this for work & sized up because my size wasn't available. It is definitely too big, but so cute! I'm going to try to wear it anyway - then exchange for a smaller size.

Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 6


CTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 2"

135 lbs

Hourglass

36D

44 yrs

Browse C's reviews (93)

Amazing

The pleats make a black work dress feel so much more special without detracting from the professionalism. Looks great with a long black blazer to add some structure.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 0


HillaryTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 7"

120 lbs

Straight & narrow

32C

26 yrs

Browse Hillary's reviews (6)

Nice work dress

Nice work dress. It's not the most flattering, but it fits well, looks professional and fashionable and is easy to wear.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


GraceTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 4"

140 lbs

Athletic

34C

32 yrs

Browse Grace's reviews (54)

nice conservative piece for work

I wish I'd had spanx for it.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4


StephanieTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

126 lbs

Hourglass

32DDD/E

37 yrs

Browse Stephanie's reviews (120)

Lovely but Size Down

Such a fun and flattering dress. The chiffon inset makes it a little dressy for work but I wore it anyway. I recommend sizing down Theory is usually true to size or even small but not with this dress.

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


ChristineTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 6"

135 lbs

Hourglass

36D

54 yrs

Browse Christine's reviews (189)

Cute work dress

Really easy go to dress for work. Theory is always really flattering and classic. Lightweight enough for summer. Only thing was the pleats on the more firm part of the dress look a little odd when you're walking and don't fall as well

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 6


NoelleTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 8"

135 lbs

Hourglass

32A

24 yrs

Browse Noelle's reviews (3)

Too formal for work

Bought for work but material in pleat makes it almost cocktail but not quite. Fit loose and a bit unflattering. Didn't wear.

Size Worn: NONE

Usual Size: 0


GenevieveTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 5"

115 lbs

Straight & narrow

32C

42 yrs

Browse Genevieve's reviews (14)

Nice little black dress!

This definitely runs large. I sized down one. It is a good work dress. The pleating makes it a little more interesting than just a basic black dress.

Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 6


JennyTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 7"

145 lbs

Hourglass

36C

41 yrs

Browse Jenny's reviews (55)

Runs big

Really cute detail but size down. Normally a 4 but this was huge because of the silhouette of the dress.

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


ColleenTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 8"

130 lbs

Athletic

36B

25 yrs

Browse Colleen's reviews (3)

Classic, simple black dress

Wore it for work under a blazer. Fits well but maybe a little big on top. Something about the midsection is a bit boxy and mildly unflattering, but still works for a conservative work environment (but maybe not a night out).

Size Worn: 0

Usual Size: 0


MeeraTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 3"

115 lbs

Petite

30 yrs

Browse Meera's reviews (115)

LBD for work that has some nice details that make it special.

runs large...i tend to wear a 2 or 4 in Theory, but this 4 was quite large on me. would recommend sizing down.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4


Laura Top Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

130 lbs

Hourglass

32DD

40 yrs

Browse Laura 's reviews (7)

Great cut, the bottom was very swishy and fun to wear. Looks great with a blazer, very professional but still unique.

Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 8


KatTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 7"

Athletic

33 yrs

Browse Kat's reviews (77)

NA

NA

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


AmandaTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 7"

125 lbs

Athletic

34B

60 yrs

Browse Amanda's reviews (5)

Love the pleats

Great little black dress. Super cute and practical

Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 6


RTR MemberTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 4"

Pear

32C

41 yrs

Browse RTR Member's reviews (4)

Cute but big

This dress is a great length and I really like the pleating at the bottom. Material is very nice. However, the top part was very loose and baggy!

Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6


Mary kate Top Contributor

Size 6

5' 9"

150 lbs

Hourglass

34D

29 yrs

Browse Mary kate 's reviews (40)

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