4.5
79 Reviews

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True to Size (33)
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Professional, comfy, and warm!

As others mentioned, this is made of a woolen suiting material so it is quite warm. Perfect for work in the winter with tights. My office isn't super formal so I paired with gray booties and a long fun necklace. I love how the dress has a nice cut but still flows in a comfortable way without being overwhelming. The arms, however, were too long but with the slit at the end it was easy for me to fold in. I would definitely rent again!

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


DoniaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 0"

131 lbs

Pear

34B

31 yrs

Browse Donia's reviews (10)

Comfortable yet polished

Dress fit nicely for work - comfortable and roomy while also looking clean and professional. Would rent again!

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


JenTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 5"

150 lbs

Athletic

34B

34 yrs

Browse Jen's reviews (128)

Conservative Sexy??

Theory is one of my favorite brands. Theory always delivers leaving a flattering, yet simple sophisticated look. I spieed this up with High Top Black over the Knee boots. Paired with a Black trench and looked so expensive.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 10


SandraTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 9"

175 lbs

Hourglass

34B

31 yrs

Browse Sandra's reviews (90)

classy and modern

I dont usually wear things that flare out so much at the bottom but this one was definitely a win. So many compliments! Im a pear shape, 5'7" and small fit my top perfectly. also i met tom hardy in this dress so sending it back to you with all the tom magic ;)

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 0


JennTop Contributor

Size 0

9 yrs

Browse Jenn's reviews (2)

RTR STYLIST

This style is a great alternative to the pinstripe suit! Warm for the fall and winter months. Loved pairing this with a cute pair of sneakers. This style is very roomy, however due to lack of stretch in the fabric, I would suggest going up a size as a back up.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 2


SarahTeam RTR

Size 2

5' 5"

125 lbs

Hourglass

34B

25 yrs

Browse Sarah's reviews (43)

Fun for a night out

I really liked this dress. I am typically a size medium, and this did fit true to size in the shoulders and arms, but it is very flowy and almost tent-like. I paired it with tights and booties. I'm 5'7" but didn't find it too short. It is shorter in the front and longer in the back. I will agree with another reviewer that it was smelly in the armpits and that this particular one should be pulled from the inventory. Otherwise, it was cute for a dinner out.

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


JenniferTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 7"

145 lbs

Hourglass

34D

44 yrs

Browse Jennifer's reviews (26)

Fun sleeves! Great for everyday

Paired this with a vest and high boots. Easy dress to add accessories to!

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


TaylorTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 4"

130 lbs

Athletic

34B

23 yrs

Browse Taylor's reviews (7)

Holiday party hit!

I wore this to my company holiday party and it was perfect! It's more of a suiting material which I was expecting but loved! The arms were a smidgens snug, the material has some stretch to it so it loosened up! I liked this more than I thought I would!

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 2


KayleyTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 2"

130 lbs

Athletic

32C

23 yrs

Browse Kayley's reviews (70)

Cute but needs a belt.

Pretty cute but needed a belt.

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


RachelTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 4"

135 lbs

Athletic

36B

43 yrs

Browse Rachel's reviews (83)

I felt so sassy, sexy and fun. Of course, I couldn't wear this for many work events.

Nice wool flannel pinstripe. A bit short for work!! I'm 5'9", so may look shorter than it would be for others.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


JillTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 9"

138 lbs

Hourglass

36AA

59 yrs

Browse Jill's reviews (64)

Wool, pinstripe, cool shape

The shape is super generous and the material makes it great for fall. I took it edgier with over the knee socks and biker boots.

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


JessTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 8"

145 lbs

Straight & narrow

34C

31 yrs

Browse Jess's reviews (36)

Warm and flattering post partum

Warm and felt great

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 4


MichelleTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

125 lbs

Hourglass

32C

44 yrs

Browse Michelle's reviews (3)

Love this dress

I got this for work, but I love it for everything. It's a suiting material, but the swingy cut makes it comfortable and easy to dress up or down. I rented a S since that was avail, but I could have fit either a S or XS I think. The bust and sleeves on an XS may be slightly snugger, but I'm pretty small so would be able to make either work. I actually liked this one so much, and it's so all-purpose, that I purchased it.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


RTR MemberTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 2"

120 lbs

Petite

32B

41 yrs

Browse RTR Member's reviews (13)

Perfect!

Super flattering. I got so many compliments!!! Wore it with black tights and booties for a winter work dinner. Love love love. Would definitely rent again!

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


LizTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 9"

145 lbs

Straight & narrow

34B

38 yrs

Browse Liz's reviews (7)

Work rental

Long sleeves but that's the style. Loved wearing this and would rent again. Very shifty aka super comfortable.

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


NastashaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 2"

120 lbs

Petite

34B

32 yrs

Browse Nastasha's reviews (164)

Perfect for pregnancy

I wore this dress to work at 25 weeks pregnant and it was perfect. Really flattering and comfortable. I plan to rent many times more in my third trimester.

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


JulieTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 4"

Petite

38 yrs

Browse Julie's reviews (20)

Versatile!

I wore this dress to dinner with tights and booties and plan on wearing it to work! The pinstripe feels appropriate but its also updated - its also very cozy! I did not find it itchy at all. I normally wear a medium and found a little stretch - though it fits my arms and shoulders, and I might be comfortable in a size up the body of the dress would be way to large! I do plan on purchasing this one!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 10


SarahTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 8"

175 lbs

Pear

34D

28 yrs

Browse Sarah's reviews (17)

I wore it to work

Fit was true to size

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


RTR MemberTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 6"

116 lbs

Straight & narrow

34C

42 yrs

Browse RTR Member's reviews (3)

Love it

very flattering, warm, did not realize it was wool.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6


JessicaTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 4"

134 lbs

Athletic

34B

36 yrs

Browse Jessica's reviews (4)

Cute dress - not tenty

I worried the shape of this dress wouldn't work with a 34C chest but it didn't make me look pregnant or like a tent. I thought this was such a cute dress and I'd rent it again for sure. I have long arms and sleeves can be a struggle but these were nice and long.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


KacieTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 6"

125 lbs

Athletic

34C

29 yrs

Browse Kacie's reviews (17)

Cool!

The fit was unusual but it's well made and worked. The fabric was thick, warm and cozy. At 5'4 the dress hit mid thigh. I imagine it would be too short for taller women.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 4


AmandaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 3"

125 lbs

Hourglass

34C

27 yrs

Browse Amanda's reviews (59)

Perfect for date night

I loved this dress. It has a great weight to it making it excellent for cold weather. It is longer on me (at 5'5") than it appears on the model, which is exactly what I was hoping for. It fits really well and looking great on a fairly small bust.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


AmandaTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 6"

160 lbs

Hourglass

32DD

24 yrs

Browse Amanda's reviews (10)

10 stars

Mens suiting fabric. Everything you expect from Theory -- looks "conservative" at first glance in its orderly, smooth fit, but is totally NOT boring or square in its fun, swingy shape and wacky little split flare at the sleeve. So very "me" (might not be "you") -- I absolutely fell in love with this dress the moment I put it on. It has a very defined fit at the shoulder, bust and arm (and then no real fit at all in the body) -- needs to fit you well there as it has no stretch. I chose the small as I am not slim in the shoulders and arms even though I am an xs everywhere else. (and it's flattering even though I am not slim in the arms...) Below the bust (which is well defined, even on the bottom side, it doesn't hang like a tent) it's loose, so it's fine for those who are self-conscious in the lower half. I styled with tall boots or with nude heels, but as other reviewers have said I don't wear flat sneakers like the model as I am short. Also it was not super-mini on me as it was on the model: totally work-appropriate, in a conservative industry at 45 years old.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


EmilyTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 1"

115 lbs

Petite

32B

45 yrs

Browse Emily's reviews (18)

Back was ripped

The dress is really beautiful amd fits well. Bery thick so its warm, but also oretty itchy. I have to weat a seeater iver it because it came ripped along the seam.

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 0


ChristineTop Contributor

Size 0

28 yrs

Browse Christine's reviews (6)

This is a perfect day to night piece--comfortable and chic. I love it!

This dress/tunic fits really generously, but doesn't look sloppy. Unfortunately the armpits were a tad smelly when I received this dress--perhaps the wool makes it more difficult to control. Nevertheless, I wore it many times on a business trip last week, and wish I could keep it! Perfect for me.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 12


BobbiTop Contributor

Size 12

5' 9"

185 lbs

Pear

38D

46 yrs

Browse Bobbi's reviews (10)

Worn for everyday.

Super simple yet cute.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 10


StephanieTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 9"

145 lbs

Hourglass

34D

30 yrs

Browse Stephanie's reviews (36)

Perfect fall dress

I wore this dress for work when I had a long day of meetings and no time for fussiness. It looked great and I was comfortable all day long. Would consider renting again for a casual event. Really slimming effect on the arms!

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 10


TiaTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 5"

Pear

34B

34 yrs

Browse Tia's reviews (283)

Classy and comfortable!!!

I wore to work and a fundraiser at a brewery. It was a little shorter than I prefer but the fabric was much nicer than I was expecting and the sleeves were beautiful and trendy. Wish I could keep! Could easily dress up or down.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


ClaireTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 6"

125 lbs

Pear

32D

25 yrs

Browse Claire's reviews (6)

Perfect for work

I'm a huge fan of theory and thought I would give this dress a try and I am so glad I did. I wear a size 10 in Theory and I would say this runs slightly big - the medium fits perfect with room to move freely - My concern was in the arms and overall length (my legs are long) but it worked out well - it fits perfect!

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 10


MaryTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 7"

155 lbs

Athletic

36C

39 yrs

Browse Mary's reviews (3)

Made me feel cute at 8 mo preggers

I think I would have loved this dress even if I wasn't 8 months pregnant, but it hung perfectly without making me feel shapeless. The pinstripes are classic (the only con is that the material is a little scratchy). I wore it on a warmer day but it would be perfect with black tights and booties too.

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


ElisaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 6"

115 lbs

Straight & narrow

34C

34 yrs

Browse Elisa's reviews (33)

Funny material but I still liked it

I got an L so the dress was a little big but it was really comfortable and fun to wear. I loved the sleeves. The fabric is a bit odd but it's a great dress to wear to work with booties if you want to look smart but feel like your in PJs.

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8


JenTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 10"

29 yrs

Browse Jen's reviews (5)

Nice warm material with light stripes.

Great with tights and boots. Definitely for cool weather

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


MeaghanTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 8"

127 lbs

Athletic

32D

28 yrs

Browse Meaghan's reviews (20)

Great dress. Super flattering.

The fabric is heavy but not too heavy. Winter/fall wear with tights and maybe high boots. Winter add a scarf and coat ;-)

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 10


JenniferTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 5"

148 lbs

Pear

38C

43 yrs

Browse Jennifer's reviews (15)

Suit-y

For theory I definitely think runs large - I thought after reading the other reviews that the sleeves wouldn't go past my wrists in the Small, but it was a perfect fit. Made of suiting material (which at least to me wasn't super evident from the pics), and not quite as soft as I would have wanted. Great for a day when you want to look pulled together and professional but still comfortable.

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


TaralynnTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

142 lbs

Hourglass

34C

27 yrs

Browse Taralynn's reviews (87)

Awesome dress!

I loved this dress! The sleeves are long and stylish and the material was so warm! I would totally order it again.

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


AndreaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 6"

127 lbs

Straight & narrow

34C

38 yrs

Browse Andrea's reviews (11)

One of my favorite RTR dresses! Loved this dress! Will rent again.

Dress is true to size. Very comfortable.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


Dawn Top Contributor

Size 8

5' 4"

135 lbs

Athletic

34DD

32 yrs

Browse Dawn 's reviews (64)

I need to own this- STAT!!

I have been looking to rent this for awhile, but in pictures it looked too plain and "tenty"...why did I wait so long?!?! One of the best things I've rented thus far!! The slit sleeve is a great touch. The sleeves do fit snug, not a lot of stretch. But I wore this on 2 desperate occasions, once with my ASH gaucho over the knee boots and another time with tall boots, just changed to accessories. I need this in my closet!!!

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6


WendyTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 7"

135 lbs

Athletic

36C

43 yrs

Browse Wendy's reviews (611)

Cute for work

This dress is so cute and the fabric feels really nice. It's a looser fit of course but cut really well. Will rent again.

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


CandiceTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 8"

150 lbs

Pear

36B

35 yrs

Browse Candice's reviews (29)

Beyond perfect.

This dress is everything. It is formal but feels fun. I wore it for a conference where many people wore suits or business casual or hip workwear. This dress was flattering for my apple shape, the material is a sturdy, woolen pin stripe, and everyone commented on how I always look so polished and put together, and how this dress was no exception and that the next time they want to raid my closet (ha!). I smiled gracefully, and accepted all the compliments.

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 12


DeepaTop Contributor

Size 12

5' 5"

182 lbs

Apple

38C

35 yrs

Browse Deepa's reviews (55)

Cute and comfy! I wanna keep it!

Fit was a little big but it does not look frumpy. I wore with black tights and booties. Tons of compliments. The sleeves are long but I loved them.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


CassieTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 6"

140 lbs

Athletic

34C

36 yrs

Browse Cassie's reviews (35)

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