Name: Red Dark Charm Gown
Brand: allison parris
SKU: AP33
Price: 126 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (95 reviews)

The detail at the bottom makes it special, and even though it was a strapless dress and I was dancing all night, I wasn't having to constantly tug it up.

Beautiful dress and it fits great. Wore it for my rehearsal dinner and it was so lovely and  great color. Definitely recommend it. This was my backup dress, sent to me at the midnight hour when my original selection arrived way too large. Kind of a blessing in disguise, I felt like a the bride and I was!!! 

This dress was an absolute hit at my gala. It was extremely tight up top, so I probably should have listened to some of the other reviews and sized up. Even being smaller in the chest, I needed my husband to help zip me up but once he got it zipped it was all good. Perfect length- Loved the hi-low with a small train in the back. I wore with about a 2-in block heel. And it has deep pockets, which were much appreciated by this event planner. I was able to stick my phone (iPhone 7+) and a pen in there without it looking bulky. I would absolutely rent this dress again. I got a million compliments!

I wanted to love this dress but I just couldn't. The fit was kind of awkward. For the price I was hoping to feel like a million bucks. I went with the 8 instead of the 6 (both fit) because the 6 didn't have the ribbon detail at the bottom. 

Absolutely stunning dress! My daughter is TINY, so even the 0 zero was a bit big, but she pulled it off. I have never seen a young lady more lovely =)

The dress fit so perfectly it was surprising! I'm 5'7 and around 150lbs, and true bra size is a 34D.  It helped that I wasn't wearing a bra (still would have fit, but would have been less comfortable). The wiring around the midriff helped a ton, and I never had any coverage issues (and I was jumping and dancing throughout the night). I also had my phone in my pocket all night. Everything all stayed together! Something I couldn't capture in photo was that the dress billowed out dramatically whenever I went down the staircase. Really was a great dress! Even though it wasn't my original pick, I love this backup that RTR sent.

It was a little tighter at the top. I didn't wear a bra with it to avoid any lines. It was a little wrinkled but turned out gorgeous! It's one of my favorites! I usually wear a 6 and this was true to size!

I requested a 8R and 8P but they seemed to be the same size. They both fit well but one was a little more relaxed in the bust area (but the label was not different, I think it was wear?)
The length was perfect for me without touching the ground, I am about 5'7"
I rented this dress for two different weddings and it was too dressy for one (a traditional Jewish wedding in brooklyn) It was perfect for the second more extravagant wedding. And a friend reminded me that red is not traditionally worn to weddings anyway...

The pockets were great and just big enough and hidden enough for a couple light things- lipstick, cash, or small wallet. I wouldnt have wanted to weigh it down with my phone and keys though- its too fun to dance in!

I definitely recommend this dress to bring out your inner little child. Dance and laugh and enjoy it :)

This dress is beautiful! Lots of compliments.
It does run on the small side, especially if you have a large bust. I am 5’2” and 135lbs, with 34D bust 

I got so many compliments. This dress is gorgeous and fit great. So happy

Love love love this dress! The high-low showcases shows perfectly and the back of the dress flows like a magical train! I wish i owned this gown! 

I wore this dress to a gala and felt like an absolute star! Lots of compliments and it had pockets so of course I'm going to be excited about that! I and normally size between 4-6 and the waist felt a tight compared to other dresses I've worn, but it was overall a comfy dress that was fun to celebrate and dance in! 

Words can't begin to describe the magnificence of this dress. I felt like a princess in all those fairy tales we read when we were children that misrepresent the reality of adult life as women living in a patriarchal society. The built in bra was very supportive and it had pockets! The bottom of the dress dragged a little in the back, but you just have to remember to carry the train when there's stairs, like a Hollywood starlet gliding onstage to accept her Oscar whilst smiling through the pain of working in one of the many industries rife with institutionalized systemic misogyny. If you spin around, the fabric dreamily floats out, making it a show stopper on the dance floor. I loved it!

Some of the reviews said it runs small in the chest... I think it actually fit well in the chest.  It was almost a bit large in the top, where there was some gapping at the top. (and I have a larger chest: 34DD)  It fit well around the rib cage and was flowing at the bottom.  The pockets were a fun added touch! Rent this dress its awesome!   

I rented this dress for a formal wedding.  I ended up getting both the 4R and 6R based on reviews but I went with the 4R because it is strapless.  It fit true to size and literally never had to pull it up even with a lot of dancing!  Everyone loved the dress and I got so many compliments over the night.  Plus it has pockets!!!!! 

Love, love, love this dress!! So much fun dancing in it. Beautiful red color. You will definitely stand out. One of the singers from the band came up to me and complimented the dress. 
Fits very true to size. I wore a strapless bra, but didn't have to. Would definitely recommended for a wedding or formal affair. Head turner. 

Amazing red dress!  Really stood out in the crowd and got many compliments!  Fit is true to size.  Would rent again definitely!

The dress was amazing - it was very comfortable and I had no trouble with it staying up. I wound up wearing the larger size because it was a little tight in the bust, but the larger size fit perfectly with a strapless bra.

Rented this in a size 4 for a wedding but when it didn't quite fit and the event in 2 days, they overnighted me a 6R! There is no hook at the top of the zipper so it does move down if the fit is tight and you're moving- had zero issues after going up a size!

I absolutely loved this dress and am considering purchasing it. It was so comfortable I didn't want to take it off! The dress fits very true to size. It flattened my heat out but it didn't bother me much. I definitely wouldn't rent this dress if I was busty. 

I rented this for a formal and I'm so glad I did! The dress is clearly very well made, with a nice material that breathes and moves well. As a slightly short, small chested person there I do wish there were a petite version, as I definitely needed a padded bra to fill out the tip and the back of the skirt can drag on the ground a bit even with 2.5 inch heels. However, I felt awesome in it and at no point did I feel like the dress was going to fall down. It is also awesome for dancing, because the skirt is so full and you can swish around to your heart's content.

This dress was great. Pockets are hidden and perfect for a phone and lipstick. It was formal while being able t be fun and flirty. I was complimented all night. 

I loved the dress and I got a lot of compliments on it.  I loved how it flowed and it was nice being the only person at the wedding wearing a red dress.  It was great that being a strapless dress, I did not have to worry about pulling it up all night, it stayed in place very nicely.  My only small issue (and it is my own fault ha) is that I've gained some weight recently, but I still thought the 6 would be fine and it did fit, but it was a little snug around my waist.  I would definitely rent this one again. 

This dress was beautiful and a show stopper! I received so many compliments and felt comfortable and confident. It does run a little small and I used the details from other women to size up from a 4p to a 6p, I'm glad I did!

After reading the other reviews I opted to size up for the back up size. Thankfully the 4 fit me perfectly, but I would actually recommend sizing down. The waist part can feel tight, but not uncomfortable. It actually helps keep the dress up (which is almost unheard of in strapless dresses). The bust part is a little loose, but not enough that people can see your 'twins' , so no problem there either. I wore VERY high heels and the bottom of the dress just barely touched the floor. Overall, I 100% recommend this dress if you love people telling you how amazing you look. You will want to go up and down stairs all night just because of how beautiful the flow of the skirt makes you look. The gorgeous bright red will make you feel like royalty and will absolutely make you stand out in any crowd. LOVE IT!!

Flattering red color, not orangey red that can wash lighter skin coloring out. May run a tad small, I usually wear a 0 or 2 and wore the 2. Stays in place well for a strapless dress. Perfect length with heels - I am 5'4. Lots of compliments, highly recommend! 

I loved the fit of this dress. The boning in the waist helped to "suck in" a few inches. Also, the way that the material lays around the hip area gives a nice hourglass figure appearance. Giving 4 stars instead of five because the dress had a stale smell and arrived wrinkled. It was a major pain to steam! 

This dress was perfect for a black tie event we had. I ordered a 6 which fit perfectly, but was super tight up top. There's no way a 4 would have zipped. Got a lot of compliments! 

I really enjoyed renting this dress. I don't usually wear such a bright color, but I'm glad I did on this occasion. I really stood out in a sea of black dresses. Not to mention every time I went up or down stairs someone around me commented on how beautifully the dress flowed behind me. The material is beautiful and the top fit very much like a corset. I thought it wouldn't be able to zip up all the way at first, but it ended up fitting perfectly! I was also concerned about the length, since I am short, but with 3" heels the longest part was just off the ground. 

This dress ran a little small so I'd recommend going with a larger back up size. It's also a little tight in the chest if you're bigger busted. 

I loved this dress! The pockets were AMAZING! Loved the color red - I will note that mine didn't have a satin ribbon at the bottom like the others but otherwise I loved it. The back has a beautiful zipper down most of it. 

Great dress!  I don't have a super small rib cage, so the 4 was snug, but perfect.  I got lots of compliments & felt comfortable all night.  It would be impractical for me to purchase this beautiful dress, but AWESOME for 1 night.

I love this dress and the high-low hem helped show off my custom Wonder Woman shoes worn for a superhero-themed gala. If you get the sizing right, you don't need to wear a bra, as the top provides enough support (although my "mom boobs" benefited from inserts for a little bit extra lift). There was a little bit of weird bunching at the top, though, since the boning in the dress seemed a little worn, which is why I removed one star.

I am a 4 but they only had a 2 available. It was tight but I think if you are a 2, the fit will be better.

Stunning dress that I got countless compliments on. I originally wanted black and red was only available in my size and I'm so glad I got red. This dress was definitely one of the standouts of the night. The reason I felt it ran a little small was because of the top of the dress and the wiring. I sometimes wear a 4 and was glad I also ordered a 6 because it was more comfortable. 

I loved the fit of this dress - it was perfect for my work holiday party. I received so many compliments on it that I thought about buying it! The dress was a bit snug in the chest, but thankfully it didn't require a bra so I was still comfortable (for the most part!)

The stress was tightest around the rib cage, as opposed to the armpits like many other strapless dresses. I did not feel "squeezed out of it". Very very beautiful dress. I felt amazing!

Lots of reviews said the bust would run large but this was not the case for me. I'm usually a size 4R, and I'll admit I became a little chubbier, but even the 6R which I'm wearing here squeezed me really hard. It is gorgeous though, and I'd totally try 8R. I chose this dress because I wanted a tea-length dress that would appear as a gown with flats on. Because this is high-low, it will show the ankle and flats, but not so much that it looks awkward.

Red Dark Charm Gown

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