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Get a classic look for the dinner party in this fitted lace sheath by Carmen Marc Valvo. Body-hugging black lace is a surefire hit! Layer on the jewels with Kenneth Jay Lane’s Clear Drop Earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane’s Clarion Crystal Necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane’s Polished Crystal Ring and Serpui Marie’s Buckingham Silver Minaudière.
Also available in sizes 0 - 14.
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Black lace (60% Rayon, 40% Nylon). Long sleeves with zipper detail at wrist. Off-the-shoulder neckline. Pencil skirt. Scoop back. Hidden back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Lined. 42” from shoulder to hem. Imported.
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Carla
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 1"
Age: 34
Bust size: 38D+
Body type: Apple
Weight: 215 lbs
Canonical User Type: 9524
Apr 7, 2014
I felt A-Mazing all night long and got so many compliments on how great I looked!
Size worn: 18W
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I usually wear a 16 but the dress runs small and does not have much stretch especially in the arms where I needed it but the 18W worked well. I'm only 5'1 tall so I was worried about the length but the sleeves fit fine (they have zippers near the cuffs which is odd) and I just rocked it as "tea length." I LOVED the dress, felt great in it and danced the whole night but it only got 4 stars because its a heavy dress so it got warm, the sleeves are full and beaded so I couldn't fully raise my arms and one of the underwires was poking through the lining so I fixed the issue with a slim-fit maxi pad.
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Karen
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Usually wears: 20
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 30
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 250 lbs
Canonical User Type: 1534
Mar 23, 2014
I got so many compliments on this dress!
Size worn: 22W
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
This dress and several others from the same designer (Carmen Marc Valvo) within the plus size line run rather small. I would suggest ordering 2 sizes up. Even with the larger size, the arms on this dress were VERY TIGHT and I don't normally have problems with my arms fitting into things. The fabric is beautiful but has zero stretch - it's very structured. Even though this dress was somewhat uncomfortable on my arms (very pinch-y, lol) I would still recommend it because it just looked so bloody good on. I received countless compliments over the course of the evening, so the temporary discomfort was worth it - just like a good pair of stilettos. Loved the off the shoulder look and fitted body...
E
Usually wears: 14
Height: 6' 0"
Age: 34
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Apple
Canonical User Type: 9544
Mar 27, 2014
Gorgeous dress
Size worn: 16W
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I read the reviews and ordered a size up, which was a good choice for me. The arms were very fitted, but comfortable. The dress is classy and beautiful and it was perfect for my event.
Katerina
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Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Age: 26
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 134 lbs
Canonical User Type: 4434
Mar 15, 2014
Gorgeous, but sleeves are too tight!
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I rented this for my mother to wear to a wedding. We both agree that the dress is gorgeous. The detailing and style make it classy and timeless. However, the sleeves are incredibly tight and small in comparison to the rest of the dress sizing. It was almost as if the dress was made nonproportionally. She tried the 14 and 16 and both fit in the body, but the sleeves of both were just too tight to pull up properly even though the dress has off the shoulder sleeves.
Cara
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Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Age: 35
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 250 lbs
Canonical User Type: 1544
Jan 24, 2014
Didn't wear it
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
This dress came as a back up to my back up size since my original dress was returned in un-rentable condition. I was super excited to see this dress in my order and was very impressed w/ RTR's customer services and that they sent me a new backup with me having to ask. That said, this dress is one size larger than what I normally wear and I could hardly get into it. The sleeves are VERY tight and the "side wires" (think bra underwire in the side of the dress) were popping through the material. The dress itself is form fitting which is not what I had in mind for this party.
Tara
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Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Age: 30
Bust size: 36D+
Body type: Full Bust
Canonical User Type: 9434
Dec 17, 2013
Arms are TIGHTTTTTTTTT
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
Didn't wear this dress as it was a back up, but the one thing I noticed from trying it on is that the arms are WAYYYYY TIGHT. I honestly don't know if I would have be able to wear it the arms were so tight. There is no stretch to the arms, it's a solid sheer fabric with beading. No give.
Colette
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Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Age: 29
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Canonical User Type: 9433
Nov 4, 2013
Great cocktail dress
Size worn: 20W
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I rented this for a wedding as a back up dress, but ended up choosing the other style. This would be nice for a cocktail party. The fit made my stomach hang out just a bit too much for my comfort. I can also see the sleeves getting pretty itchy after a while.
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