After I gained at least 15 lbs during the pandemic, my best friend decided to have a black tie wedding and asked me to give a toast at the reception. Rather than running out to get some Spanx, I decided to choose a dress that would make the most of my new curves. I felt incredible, like a glamorous Old Hollywood star. The dress was comfortable enough to dance in as well. My only complaint was the drape in the front had a bit too much fabric and it flopped over a little (see pic).

This dress was perfection. Elegant. Flattering. Comfortable. The ruching made my waist look tiny. Timeless black dress. Perfect for any formal occasion. I received tons of compliments on what could be perceived as a basic black dress. Far from basic. 

Fit very well, hugged in all the right places.  This dress was a great choice. 

This formal was elegant and classy! It fit well! I was nervous that a size 12 would not fit me because I recently lost weight but it was the perfect fit! I loved the feel of this outfit! The photoshoot was for 6 hours and the material of this dress was perfect! 


I wore this to a wedding and I looked fabulous and felt so comfortable. It was so sexy, but nothing was exposed. The material is stretchy so dancing all night was a breeze. Love this dress!! I rented the necklace too and it was a show stopper. 

I wore this dress to a grade school fundraising gala. It was so comfortable! I am 5'7" and wore 4 in heels and the length was fine. I wore the 8R. I had a 6 month old baby so I liked the ruching because it helped hide my baby pooch. I would rent this again. 

I loved this dress. Very comfortable and elegant. Fabric is heavy enough where it feels like it is good quality, but not so weighty that you get overheated. I usually wear a 4P but the 4P was a bit short with my 3" heels, so I went with the 6R. Fit was still great, and length was fine even with my 5"2 frame. Would absoutely rent this dress again. 

I wore this dress for a wedding in Minnesota. The long sleeves kept me warm. The material and style was very flattering. I ordered a size 6R and 8R. The sleeves on the 8R were too baggy so I went with size 6R. It fit really well but I did have to wear spanx bc of my hips/booty. I absolutely loved the dress and would recommend for a winter wedding/formal occasion.

I wore this dress to a Mardi Gras Fundraiser for my daughters school. It came on time and the fit was great. I really needed the long but it wasnt available for the dates I needed but it was fine. It was a cold night and the event was in an old warehouse that only had space heaters and it was plenty warm. Also hides the tummy area well. 

The fit was perfect and I was so happy I went with long sleeves because it was a cold and windy evening.  The dress length was perfect wearing 4 inch heels (I love wearing heels anyway)!  I felt so beautiful in the dress and when my engagement photos came back, I was so glad I went with it.  The slit is wowzas!  You'll feel like a million bucks in this beautifully made gown.

This dress was fabulous, it fit like a glove!!This was the first time that I had rented from RTR and this definitely will not be my last. The quality of the material is impeccable. I felt beautiful!
The dress came in a waterproof garment bag wrapped in plastic and already on a hanger so there were no worries about the dresse(s) being wrinkled. 
Can't wait to rent another dress soon!!

I am only 5'5 and felt this dress was short. I really wish I would have gotten a size 12 in order to feel more comfortable. When I sat down or walked the slit would ride up which made me uncomfortable, but had I had 1 size up, I think the dress would have been perfect. 

I received many compliments all night long. The dress fit true to size and the petite was a perfect fit for my 5'2'' height. I loved this gown!


Don&#39;t you mean it runs big then? Or have I  had it backwards all these years?

The dress runs small- the 2 fit me and i'm usually a 4 or sometimes 6. Plenty of room in bust. Interesting draping on the hips- some may not like it. It is beautiful and elegant. So simple and makes your face and hair stand out. Nice slit too for easy movement.  Loved it and love the pics! 

Definitely designer. I felt comfortable in this dress. Was very happy with the choice. 

This was my first time renting a dress from RTR,  I took the leap and rented this dress and could not have been happier, it was modest yet sexy with the body hugging fit and leg slit. Let alone the hours I could've saved had I chose to rent from the start. I was concerned that the 10R was going to be too big as in some cases I can be a size 8 but it fit just fine. I was okay with the extra material and draping felt it disguised the tummy Will definitely rent from RTR again for my next occasion. 

I loved the comfort and fit of this dress! It's perfect for cold weather. I'm 5'7 and I felt like it was a tad short but my sister said she thought it looked perfect. I hope this picture gives you a good visual of that so you can plan accordingly. 

Highly recommend!

I could have worn either the 0 or the 2, but I wore the 2 for a little extra length.  The dress looked better in person than photographs. I got a lot of compliments, but the draping didn't show up well in photographs, so it looked like a plain black dress except in bright light. If you're curvy, this will definitely accentuate your hips!  At first I thought it was a little short, but some posing and leaning hid that in the photos.

This dress was just ok. I think my 60-year-old mom showed me up at this event lol. The dress wasn't flattering, and the little ruffly/rouchey detail on the side made it look kind of frumpy. The slit is cute though, and it was very comfortable. This must run short, because I am 5'1", and the petite was short with my (moderate) heels- the first time I've ever had that problem!!

Rented this for my daughter, so don't look at my size stats. She's 12, but already curvy. She's 5'3" and about 110LBS. The 4P fit her really well. Maybe a tad big in shoulders, but not noticeable. The gathering on the side is very cool. 

I wanted to love this dress. I did not love the line which cut across the bust as it drew attention there. The ruffles on the side seemed weirdly collected, in a way that I thought something was wrong with the dress. Nice material and overall the fit was good but I felt uncomfortable.

I was seriously surprised and please with the quality of the dress even more surprised that it fit perfectly it was elegant and sexy My husband was pleased and most of all the dress was very very comfortable I will definitely use rent the one way again and last but not least I received thousands of compliments

What I love about this dress it’s perfect for the winter and it hides everything I wanted to hide on my body but the same time showed off all the right parts. Such a perfect dress for a mommy that still caring some baby weight. I highly recommend this dress!! 😍

The 4 was not the size I wanted, but it was the only size available when I ordered. I usually wear a 6. It ended up fitting perfectly!! The dress gives a little, so it felt great!! I'm 5' 6" so I went with the 4L. I order the 4R as the backup in case, but it was way too short and the slit came up much higher. I have am muscular build with about a 29 inch waist. Thick thighs and glute and about 150 lbs. 

This was the backup dress and after trying it on I couldn't resist. Incredibly flattering, made me feel beautiful and bonus: unbelievably comfortable! Every dress I have worn to a special occasion, no matter the weight I have been, I always find myself adjusting, this is the first dress I haven't had to touch or adjust! It stayed in place and the leg slit was a modest one that hit just above the knee and I felt like I was in this dress without being squeezed. For a women who has gained more weight than I am comfortable with since having a baby and being in quarantine, this dress made me feel beautiful again! Highly recommend for any woman with curves.

I gave it 4 stars only because the zipper on the back was not flat against my back even though I went size up. It looked a bit "lumpy". I styled it up with Chanel brooch and Blahniks (I thought a necklace would be too predictable) and loved it this way!

But it certainly isn't me. As a pear-shaped person, this dress's ruching fell in all the wrong places. It was quite honestly one of the least fitting options I've had here at RTR, which was a shame. This may work better for people with smaller hips. It was also a little short on me (I'm 5'9" for reference). 

Luckily, I was able to wear another option for this dinner/formal affair that fit perfectly. 

I wore this dress to a super Covid responsible, outdoor Halloween wedding. It was in the 40's the entire night. This dress kept me decently warm- just a heads up if you're planning to wear it to an inside event. But the fit was perfect, I was surprised at how well it fit! I'm about 5'6"/5'7" and it barely brushed the ground in flats (again, outside/forest wedding = no heels for me!). The fabric has some stretch, so it can stretch to fit your curves. I have a small butt so it bunched up a bit there because of the low zipper, but the ruching camouflaged that pretty well. I absolutely loved this dress and would rent it again.

This dress fit like a glove! It made me feel sexy while also being modest. At the time I wore the dress, I weighed about 140, and I'm 5'1. I got the petite size and it was the perfect length with 4 inch heels!

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