Name: Down the Middle Dress
Brand: allison parris
SKU: AP15
Price: 53 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (651 reviews)

Love the dress so much my husband ended up buying one exactly like it for me! Fun dress to wear for a fall wedding. 

  I am very, very petite, so the 0 was too big in the chest and waist area.  I wore a tank top and a padded bra underneath to help fill it out.  The tank top also helped with the deep v neck.  I was comfy and really liked the dress overall.  
5'3", 97 lbs, 32A

The sleeves fit awkwardly, but otherwise the dress was fabulous and true to size

I bought this dress from RTR clearance for a wedding, and I'm glad I do not have to return it! I love wearing this dress when I plan to dance as I do not have to worry about it riding up, or anything falling out of place. You do not need a bra, another plus, and it goes well with nude or black heels. Highly recommend. 

As I am 5'1," and a 34B, I struggled a bit with the fit on the top as the straps were a bit long, but a safety pin and the right bra made it work. it was very comfortable and I felt great in it all night! 

Loved the dress. I got TONS of compliments on it. The neckline was a bit low for my taste. I am a 32DDD and was worried if I was falling out of it all night. Not the dress for you if you are self conscious about your bust like I am. 

I wore this dress to my brother in law's wedding in NYC in September. I loved the fit and it flaired at the perfect spot from my hips making my waist look tiny. The red color is gorgeous! The only drawback was that is was VERY low cut! Way lower than the picture makes it seem. This might be okay for smaller chested women but I was a bit self conscious with my D chest. 

Fitted through the rib cage, which was great to show off a small waist, beautiful construction. Low neckline, but luckily it was snug enough that the dress did not require a bra! 

It fit really tight through the chest on me. The 4 fit the best but was gaping a bit since I don't have much of a bust. The overall look was better on the 2 and the smaller size has boning at the V-neck so it contours to the shape of your chest. It was really flattering. I suffered a little bit do to the tightness of it, but it was worth it. 

Rented this for a swing dancing date! Classic style and super flared, swirly skirt made it perfect. Runs a little tight in the waist so size up for backup. The metal boning in the neckline V keeps everything in place and the dress properly shaped. Fabric almost looks a little plum in person rather than true red.

I don't usually wear red but this was a nice and safe option. A little tight in the bust but fit nicely otherwise. 

I liked the style of this dress a lot and it was great for dancing. However, I'm small chested and the 2 was a bit too tight in the waist while fitting my chest, but the 4 was too large on my chest while fitting my waist better. I ended up wearing the 2 which was a bit uncomfortably tight, but it made me feel more secure in the chest area. I got a lot of compliments and it was a nice dress for a fall wedding. 

Received lots of compliments all night. The dress was very comfortable, and flattering! I was able to sit for dinner as well as dance with no issues. Would definitely rent again! 

I loved this dress but it was loose on top and tight around my ribs. Must use fashion tape! 

Fit right around rib cage and flew out nicely and loved the deep plunge !

I rented this dress for a New Years Eve wedding. It is a low cut top, but in a classy way. I ordered a 6 but wore the 4 that was sent as a backup size, because the straps on the top do run a little large. Fit snug through the ribs but was comfortable overall with a really fun skirt to dance in! I felt like a million bucks in this dress.

Rented this for a wedding in the mountains and it was beautiful. It runs a bit small in the top, but overall fit great. The weather was warmer than expected so it was a bit uncomfortable until the evening but the color was stunning and the fit was fun. Loved it! 

The fit was true to size and I felt amazing in the dress.

I loved this dress and had so much fun in it! The only thing I was nervous about was the lower neckline with my flatter chest, but it was just fine! I'd rent it again! 

Great dress but the material DOES NOT STRETCH which is hard is you have a bigger chest. Overall love the cut and the slightly lower back skirt. Twirls wonderfully. I wore a regular bra and was surprised this wasn't too short. 

The color and style was perfect for Christmas. I had to cover the front with a scarf because the cut was really low. I'm a 36dd, so a bra is required. I think the dress is made for women with smaller breast or maybe I needed to find a bra that fit just right. In all fairness, i got the dress a day before the Christmas party. 

I absolutely loved this dress!!! The top is plunging but fit perfectly with petals! I'm usually not totally comfortable with lots of cleavage but I felt very secure in this dress like nothing was going to just fall out. Absolutely beautiful. 

Great color... awesome quality.  I was happy overall, however the other dress I wore /rented was just more of a stand out and more appropriate for my work gala.  This dress was a bit low cut and the top was a little baggy in the shoulders.  If you have hips, this dress tends to poof out a bit... which is cute .  I was looking for a more sleek look.. but this is very cute for a party or wedding.  You cannot wear a regular bra without showing the front of it.


I will most definitely be renting this dress again! Was getting compliments all night! So comfortable, even through dancing and dinner.
I have a very curvy lower half, so I have trouble finding dresses that fit both my upper and lower body well.

I rented this dress because of the big skirt that is great for dancing and the beautiful color which was perfect for a holiday party. The downside (and the reason this wasn't a five star dress for me) was the straps that were too long. I was hoping I could do like other RTR reviewers and go without a bra. The bodice on the 8 fit snug enough to make it possible for my 36DD chest size. Unfortunately it wouldn't work because the straps had excess fabric for my size. I wore a plunge v neck strapless bra and pulled my shoulders back as best I could all night. I couldn't even wear one with straps because they would should behind the baggy straps. I DID get many compliments but I was insecure about the fit all night. Just wish I had a longer torso so this dress would've been a knockout for me. 

It fits really tight around the torso, I just had a baby and was looking for something a bit flowy around the waist. The cleavage/plunge was a bit much for a work event but I was happy to wear a cardigan. 

The 6 fit me perfect. I'm on the semi-busty size and it could have gone either way and luckily it worked out and it fit without a bra. If you're not sure and are curvy I would go one size up for the extra size to be safe. It was fun and I got a lot of compliments. Great for the holiday party!

Tight around the waist, beautiful neckline (I'm a 32 B) made my cleavage, what little I have, look great! Not too showy but still sexy. Great length - not too short. And super fun to dance in!!

LOVED IT! It's a bit risqué if you're well endowed, but yet maintains class. My size 6 was damaged, so I wore the 8 instead. Will RTR again!

What a perfect dress for a holiday party! I got so many compliments on the fit and color. 
The neckline is low, so you have to be comfortable showing a little cleavage. If you don't have much (like me- I am barely a 32B) the top was a little big in the shoulders and the chest. You can wear a regular bra but body tape is a must!
The waist of the dress is very slimming!
Loved this dress! 

This dress is AMAZING. It's so flattering and made my legs look 1,000 miles long. I don't understand the reviews that say any bra fit because I had to shop on 2 separate days to find one that didn't show. In the photo, I had just pulled the dress up to cover the bra. I can't say enough good things about this dress (besides the bra thing). I got so many compliments and even won Best Dressed at the holiday party we attended! 

I'm either a 4 or a 6 in dresses, and I went with the 4 in this dress.  This dress was a little roomy in the bust and a little tight in the waist, but it was still comfortable.  This dress was perfect for dancing!  The skirt was very twirly.  I got a tons of compliments.  I'd recommend this dress in a heartbeat.  

This dress was amazing. I fell in love with the skirt so hard! Will show a lot of cleavage and straps were a little long so would recommend fashion tape. Would rent again! 

RTR IS AMAZING! I rented a different dress for a wedding that was delivered at home in VA right before I headed to the airport for Atlanta, GA on a Thursday night. Did not get to try it on until I was in my hotel room, way too small! One quick phone call later on Friday morning, RTR emergency delivered this dress to my hotel by 12PM on Saturday, the day of the wedding. GORGEOUS dress! Normally I don't go for low cut/no bra dresses but I felt comfortable, classy & very sexy in this dress. I received so many compliments, even from the bride, on how gorgeous it was. Loved my first experience with RTR!

I wore this for the rehearsal dinner of a wedding I was standing in. Stellar choice! The rich red combined with a flirty skirt was an a hit for the fall affair. I felt all kinds of sassy! I would recommend sizing up as this one fits snuggly around the chest/ribcage. I'm a 36B and usual 6 who ended up wearing the 8. Fun side note, Stila's stay-all-day lipstick in Fiery matches this dress to perfection!

Overall, a very beautiful dress.  I feel like the dress is made for a taller person as it was a little awkward fitting in the shoulders. With some fashion tape, this was not an issue! I ended up wearing the size zero. I am 5' 2", 115 pounds, and a 32DD chest. There were some reviewers that said the dress was tight in the waist so I was nervous about the sizes I ordered. For anyone else wondering about the waist of the dress, I have a 25 inch waist and the 0 fit that perfectly and the 2 was just a tad bit loose. It was a little revealing so keep that in mind if you are larger on top. I was very happy with my first rent the runway dress and I received compliments all night!

Tight on the torso and waist but very flattering. The only issue was there is a little plastic piece that keeps the shape of the "V" that was constantly rotating in the dress causing it to be off center.

Unfortunately, the top was a little large for my cup size and didn't fit too well. But the length was perfect - not too long but not too short.

Down the Middle Dress

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