Name: Courtess Gown
Brand: Carmen Marc Valvo
SKU: CN21
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (353 reviews)

Beautiful dress that fit like a glove and was very flattering. A bit of a stretch to it and moulds your curves. It’s hard to find formal dresses that you don’t need to hem, but this sit just right - I’m 5’4 and wore a 2.5 inch heel. Received so many compliments. Would love to rent it again! 

Fit as expected. It was a smidge shorter than I anticipated, but it wasn't too short. I'm 5' 8" and wore a 3 inch heel. The dress fell at the tops of my feet which was great for walking and dancing. Im 138 lbs. A 6L was not available to rent that day. The 4 fit, was snug, but was comfortable.

I could only get one size for the dates of my event and wish I could have sized down. The size I got was 8 regular and I could have done the 6 but I made it work! There’s a good weight on the dress and it kept me warm during the outdoor wedding ceremony in Fall weather. Super comfortable for dancing and moving around as well. 

This was very comfortable for a Winter masquerade fundraiser. I felt good and it was easy to move in/dance. The sleeves have a few inches with a zipper at the bottom so you can adjust to get on over watches, etc. 

This dress was absolute perfection. 100% recommended for any winter formal affair. It was a little tight in the chest area, but it wasn't uncomfortably tight. The detail is lovely! If you're wearing a heel higher than 3" you might want to consider getting the long. 

I received so many compliments on this dress,  from the moment I came through the door. The dress is comfortable to wear and beautiful. 

This dress is amazing. I loved wearing it. 
After reading several reviews, I chose to order a 4 long instead of a 4 regular (I'm 5'5). It was ultimately too long to wear out (I wore 3 inch heels); I didn't trip over it, but it was dragging on the ground. 

However, the dress fit like a dream everywhere else and I didn't want to take it off! 

Loved this dress! Felt amazing and got so many compliments. Lost one star as I felt the nude slip under the black stitching was low across my chest; really would have loved another inch or two up!

I received so many compliments when wearing this dress...actually named best dressed at an industry event.  Super fun and easy to Rent the Runway!

This dress was very flattering and hugged all the curves in all the right ways. So many compliments!

This was the perfect dress for a mountain wedding in Telluride. I got lots of compliments and overall am very pleased; however I found the fit a tad odd. The size 0 fit my body but the length only hit my ankles and the arms were too short so I wore the 2. No biggie with a fur coat but def glad I got the backup size 

This dress was really short. it looked stupid with heels, I had to wear flats, but thankfully I think it still looked OK. I am 5'4 and have never ordered a "long" size in my life. Fit really nicely, hugged every curve! This would be really nice for someone who doesn't have many curves but wants to show it off. I already have a lot, so I looked extra curvy. Overall I loved it! 

This dress was amazing. Very flattering fit and very high quality. I received tons of compliments. Loved it!

I rent often for formal events, and I wouldn't say this was a favorite, but it fit well and I received a lot of compliments. The dress is heavy, so it worked great for an California outdoor wedding in February! I don't typically go for longer lengths, but after reading the reviews I opted for the 2L and I'm so glad I did! I wore a 4" heel and it was the perfect length. The sleeves are snug when it comes to dancing, but it sure didn't stop me. 

The dress fits amazing! The weight of this gown keeps it perfectly in place. I am 5'2" 130lbs and wear a 36B. The 4R fit perfect. I wore a shirt heel but could have worn a higher heel and still had no issues. 

True to size, easy to move around in and so beautiful!!!

This dress is amazing! Many compliments all night. Fits true to size. I'm 5' 4" and wore 4" heels to get the length correct. Slightly tight in the arms, but the material has some stretch, so it didn't inhibit movement. The top portion is unlined above the bust. I wore a regular nude bra and it didn't show.  The dress is a heavy fabric. I wore nylons and the band didn't show the way it sometimes does with fitted dresses.  Really comfortable dress, I wouldn't hesitate to rent this again.

This dress was even more beautiful in person!! I would say it runs a little large. I typically wear a 6 in dresses but wore a 4L. I am 5'6 and wore a 4.5" block heel and the length was perfect! It has a lot of stretch which was great. It is quite heavy too. :) 

I am 5’2 and was able to wear a wedge with this dress. Perfect length for me. If you are taller and want to wear a high heel then may want to go with a long. The dress was extremely comfortable and I was able to move around easily. 

I rented this for a black tie wedding as the back up dress which I ended up wearing. This dress has seen better days & obviously very used since the lace was frizzy and snagged throughout, but no one seemed to notice but me luckily. I was very worried that the long would be too short with my heels but to my surprise the length was perfect. I'm 5'8". 

 I wore this dress to a black tie wedding. This dress was actually my backup dress to my backup dress. I just had a baby two months ago and was not sure of my size. My first choice did not fit. So my size after baby was 162 pounds. The dress probably would’ve fit a little bit better if I wore a size 10 instead but it still fit nicely. I wore 3 inch heels and the dress was still a little bit Long, but I was still able to dance wearing it. And I received so many compliments on my dress!

Rented this for a winter black tie wedding. I am three months postpartum and needed something comfortable but formal. The dress is very forgiving and stretchy. I wore a regular bra which was a huge plus! 

Dress length was perfect for me. I was able to wear a 1 inch heel, I"m 5'6. Very form fitting but still hid imperfections well. 

Wore a 4L and it fit perfectly.  I received so many compliments all night!  Wore this for a friend's winter wedding.  I am 5'9, 140 lbs. and a 34C bust.  The dress with heels came right to the floor. It was absolutely perfect. 

It's hard to tell from photos, but the top and sleeves are unlined. Pretty, but I had been hoping to wear a normal bra. I had to use fashion tape on a strapless bra so that the inner panel didn't slip too low. That's probably some combo of being short but busty. Other than that the dress was great! Compliments all night and super comfy. I was a little worried that the true lace sleeves (unlined) wouldn't be warm enough but it was perfect for  a November wedding!

I ended up wearing the smaller back up size, it was absolutely perfect. I felt so beautiful, it was most comfortable gown & I danced the whole night!

It was really long. I don't wear heels higher than 2 inches, and had to hold it up the entire night. 

Maybe it's because I'm pregnant but I didn't see the "wow" factor in this dress that some of the other reviewers did. For reference, I am 5'2", 116 lbs. and usually a 0 or 2 pre-pregnancy. Here I'm 23 weeks and about 135 lbs. I wore the 4 L and found it a bit big on the upper half. The material was nice and heavy for an October wedding and I got a ton of compliments, but again, just wasn't feeling a million bucks.

I wore this to my brother-in-laws wedding when I was 7.5 months pregnant. When I say that I have NEVER felt as beautiful as I did that day - I mean it! I got compliments the ENTIRE night! If I could recommend this dress to everyone - I would! Fit great, even with my baby bump. I would say it’s true to size but also very forgiving. If you have the chance to order 2 sizes - I’d suggest ordering the size you think you are and also the size smaller. Absolutely beautifully crafted dress!

The dress runs large. I probably would have sized down if I were actually going to an event. I was able to use the dress because I was using it for a photography session. The dress is very flattering. I loved it. 

Fit perfectly, what a lovely dress. Received so many compliments. 

LOVED THIS DRESS! I got so many complements! The fit is great, it is easy to move in, & its very complementing to any body type.  They only had a 6R available for my dates, so I took a shot (I wanted LONG) and I could not have been more pleased!! If you want to wear with heels, I would recommend getting a L. I cannot wait to have a reason to order  this dress again! So sad to send it back. 

Fit like a glove just wish was a little longer

 It was quite dense and heavy but was really comfortable. Would not be good in hot weather or for the outdoors but otherwise it's suitable for a variety of events. The fit was really good, except the length. As with most RTR dresses it was extremely long, requiring high heels. 

I LOVED this dress!!! I'm just shy of 5'2" am 20 weeks pregnant and weigh about 140 lbs. The 6R fit like a glove but was a tad short for any heel over 2 1/2 inches - I prefer evening gowns to sweep the floor. I usually wear higher heels so if that's you, I'd opt for the long. (I had a pair of lower heels that ended up working better with this length) Great rental. Tons of compliments. Super comfy.

wore this while i was 25 weeks pregnant - was really nervous about stretch around belly but it fit like a dream! my normal size is 4r, i’m up about 17 lbs here and wore a 6r (normally 125 lbs and 5’2, 142lbs here). as other reviews have mentioned, the nude slip is super low, but nothing a few safety pins can’t assist with. and dress felt short especially with my bump, but i was only wearing 3in heels anyway so it worked. all in all, flawless dress, flawless rental experience. 

I wore this dress to a fundraiser event and felt like a queen. It is just the right mix of conservative and sexy. I got compliments all night long. The material is heavy enough that it hides my mom-belly but structured enough to show off your curves. I wore a nude bra and it worked just fine. The underslip is a little low cut so part of the bra was showing but you could only tell if you were focusing up close and personal with my chest. I was sad to return it! 

This dress was perfect! Both sizes actually fit, but decided to go with the smaller size to show off my curves. The length was perfect with a shorter pair of heels (I'm 5' 5"). The dress feels so high quality and well made. Perfect for a black tie event, I got so many compliments! 

Courtess Gown

Carmen Marc Valvo

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