Name: Black Bombshell Dress
Brand: Catherine Malandrino
SKU: CM34
Price: 49 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (65 reviews)

I wore this dress in a wedding. I originally had ordered a different RTR dress but that was unavailable at the last minute, so I chose this as a replacement. It was fine. I wore the 6 because it's all they had but I'm pretty sure I could have worn the 4. It wasn't noticeably big but I could feel that there was extra space. I was super comfortable in this dress, very lightweight material and a great fit. It just wasn't mind-blowing. I didn't receive as many compliments with this dress as I usually do with RTR dresses. Overall, great fit, can't go wrong, just not a WOW dress. 

This dress was really pretty--the asymmetrical bottom with the layers is just gorgeous and super fun--but the sizing was a little difficult for me. It's not great for really small busted ladies. I wore this to my husband's work event and the v-neck hung down way too low for the situation (I was able to secure it with fashion tape though).  The arm holes were also too large and hung down kind of awkwardly, exposing the sides of my bra (glad I had a black one and it wasn't noticeable). It was also big around the waist, but I added a belt (a JCrew collection crystal belt I wore as part of my wedding dress) and it fixed that, as well as added some pizazz to the dress. A great dress, but probably for a girl with a different body type than mine.

Wore this for NYE party downtown.  Dress runs true to size.  No stretch.  Overall I found the dress to be flattering.  Even though I'm only 5'2", the length of the dress was fine and the short side was just right - showed plenty of leg, but not so much as to reveal anything else!   It's quite low cut in the front, the draping does help to provide a little extra coverage, so you aren't overly exposed.  I'm only giving it 4 out of 5 stars due to the hem on one of the flowy layers was quite frayed.  Not really noticeable to anyone other than myself.  I definitely recommend this dress!!

In designer clothes I am a solid size 12 and this fit me perfectly.  No fancy undergarments necessary.  I wore underwear and a regular bra - not even tights or stockings.  The fabric is textured, so it hides little bumps and lumps.  I got complements all night!!  I really did want to buy this dress, but couldn't find it on-line anywhere....I will keep looking!  RTR offered me 'mystery' stylist selected accessories for $15, which I accepted and that was the amazing necklace that I am wearing.  Loved that as well!

I loved this dress!! I got it as my bridesmaid dress for a country wedding. The bride wanted us to have black dresses that were fancy but not full length and this was exactly perfect for the occasion. The fit could not have been better! For a full-figured hourglass girl like myself, it had a flattering waistline but enough room to move in the hips and a comfortable bust. The asymmetry makes it stand-out, the ruffles in the back make it flirty, and the cowl neck is undeniably sexy. Perfect for dancing and so elegant!

Really slimming and was great on the dance floor!

This was my backup dress. I tried it on, and I just had to wear it. It fit like a glove, and it just flowed with me when I walked. I felt incredibly beautiful, and I got a ton of compliments. It was fun to dance in, and it was also extremely comfortable. It was slightly longer on me than the model, it probably came down to a little bit below my knees.
Since I have a full bust, I did wear a black Spanx Cami underneath, otherwise it would have showed too much cleavage for a wedding. Another solution would have been fashion tape, but I liked the cami better.

It fit me perfectly. I'd ordered the back-up a size up (8) from my usual (6) just in case, considering I'm 4 months pregnant. However, the 6 fit wonderfully and it has a little give around the tummy area to hide any of those potential problem areas! ( I tried to include pictures that show the overall dress, the way it angles at the bottom, and the bust of the dress )

Pros:
-Fit VERY well
-Was very comfortable
-Would flatter most body types (would avoid if you need larger than a 10)
-Perfect length (left side is a little shorter than finger tips and angles down to below knee on right)

Cons:
-If you're busty (like me) you will definitely need the fashion tape they so awesomely provide!
-The straps kept moving to the side, but wouldn't have been a problem if I had used the tape. (and only a problem for me because I'm unable to go bra-less) so I'd suggest wearing a black bra as well.

I loved this dress and it ended up fitting perfectly! I'm 5'8" and the short side of the dress was definitely very short, I had planned to wear it with tights and I am very glad I had, because I would not have been very comfortable showing that much leg. I ended up using some fashion tape in the bust area on the side where the zipper was as that part seemed to hang a little bit looser somehow. Overall I was very happy with it and felt beautiful! Rent the Runway made the experience great and very easy! 

I rented this dress for a friend's graduation ceremony. It was perfect for the semi-formal event and super comfortable all night. It did come quite low on me in the front, but nothing some fashion tape couldn't fix. The bottom is not as poofy as my pic shows. It was windy that night, it was actually quite streamlined. I'd definitely recommend this dress for almost any occasion.

I chose the size 0 and 2 and went with the 0 because the drape at neck was too floppy and exposing on the size 2. Great fit... super comfy. Size 2 had a faint cig smell...

Black Bombshell Dress

Catherine Malandrino

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