Name: Black Kate Gown
Brand: Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
SKU: LAP78
Price: 129 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (217 reviews)

Wore to a James Bond themed black tie. Very elegant and sexy without being over the top. Rent this.

I loved, loved, loved this gown. The material hugged in all of the right places. It was a bit heavy for my cruise luggage, but so worth it. The dress was perfect for a formal night. I am 5’8”, and the long length worked well with three inch heels. I will probably buy this at some point, and will definitely rent again. You won’t be disappointed! 

Imagine if Spanx MADE formal wear. (Psssst SPANX-get on that ASAP) The material for this dress is supportive, smoothing & the most flattering & forgiving thing I’ve ever experienced. Dress is comfortable & modest but SEXY AF. Best part is, I didn’t feel hot or sweaty at all-this is for my ladies going through the carnival ride called “The Change.” I may have to purchase this one!! 

I have rented dresses from this designer - La Petite Robe di Chiara Boni before and love the simplicity, well cut designs, and flattering shapes. This dress has a thick stretchy material that moves and gives as needed and holds beautifully... Who wants to worry about being uncomfortable all night??  I rented a size 44R (larger than I normally do) and appreciated the extra room.  I'm 5'6", 34C, 130lbs...

I did go with the larger size for comfort.  I was so happy with this dress.  I would rent it again!  Even at 5'8" with three inch heels the regular length was long enough.  This dress hugs in all the right places and really makes you look good in it.  My 17 year old daughter told me I looked tall and skinny!

Loved the fit! Very true to size and flattering. Received many compliments! 

Love the fit and style. Perfect for a black and white ball I attended. 

Fit is excellent, I wore a 10 however I could have worn an 8 but it was unavailable. Fit my curvy hips perfectly.   The 8 would have fit my shoulders, back, and bust area better for a smoother detailed fit.  So many compliments...I love this designer! I am 5'2  hourglass shape normal size 8.

The dress fit perfectly and was so easy to put on, take off and go to the restroom!  I danced and was so comfortable - like wearing pjs.  I would highly recommend this dress!

Dress fit like a glove, true to size, and stretchy material. Very comfortable and easy to move in.

Fit wonderfully, felt very glamorous at the military ball, Hollywood glam. Loved it so much husband bought me this gown in navy blue. 

Loved the fit of this dress. Accentuated the body parts that needed it while very slimming at the same time! Received a lot of compliments!

Came home from a 21 day trip and had no other options. Turns out it was a perfect fit and I felt absolutely gorgeous!!  Material is stretchy and there’s ruching in all the right places. 

Wore this to a gala, compliments galore. Felt prettier than I did on my wedding day. Didn’t need a bra, dress is like Spanx. Fitted, gorgeous. Note that there is not a zipper or buttons, it has to go on and off over your head. Keep that in mind when selecting hairstyles/trying on dress. You’ll need to be careful not to mark up the fabrics with make up or deodorant when it goes on and off. Happy renting!

Highly recommend this dress! If you’ve worn this brand before you know how fabulous this material is. A few thoughts….
- I wore tall heels with the regular length dress. I could have worn the long length dress but wanted to show off my heels.
- If you are between sizes, size down. It stretches. 
- This dress is forgiving and flattering. 
- I wore a strapless bra but you could go without a bra or even wear a regular black bra with the straps pulled down your shoulders if you had to. 

Complement galore!! I ordered the regular and was scared that it was going to be too short but it was perfect I’m 5’8! People were saying that I was giving them housewife vibes or mob wife vibes lol 

Great dress for a formal work gala. Fabric is forgiving and stretchy. Very flattering and comfortable. Great for petite, curvy figure. I am 5’3 140 lbs and wore a 40 R with 2 inch heel. 

Adored this gown! 42R was a perfect fit. Super comfortable. Wore a strapless bra and seamless underwear underneath. The material is thick and wrinkle-free. So happy with this choice! 

Wow… I can’t sing enough praises about this dress! The neckline and cut were gorgeous, it was classy and made me feel gorgeous without being too revealing OR too boring of a black dress! It was perhaps a teensy bit big, I always wear this size and it wasn’t quite as form fitting as I expected. The material is great because it has stretch AND most importantly, no wrinkles!! I threw it in a weekend bag and in my car, and all it needed was to be hung up on a hanger for a bit, and every wrinkle fell right out!!

The dress was fitted in all the right places.  I’m 5’4” and the regular length was perfect. It’s stretchy, has no zipper or buttons, making it super comfortable.  If I had more formal events ahead, I would buy this one. 

Was unimpressed on the hanger but looked fantastic on. Was super stretchy and comfortable. 

A black tie event on a work night and this ultra comfortable gown was the winner! No foundation garment needed beyond a strapless bra, the cut is slimming, the fabric rich and thick, and the silhouette so flattering! You will feel sophisticated and no one needs to know how cozy you are ;-)

Such a nice feel. Very comfortable dress. But fits large. Size down 2 sizes!

I am a standard size 10 and the 46R fit perfectly.  I received tons of compliments on the dress.  

Gorgeous gown that made a statement without being over the top. It was a flawless fit and more forgiving than I expected. The material has some stretch to it so it was very comfortable, as well. Heed the warnings to STEP INTO THE GOWN. Otherwise it's a nightmare. Rent it! 

This dress fit like a glove in all the right places. Very elegant and was not too long with 2 in heels ( I'm 5 ft 2 No zipper, so you will have to slip on before hair and makeup. 

Great dress! I am 5'8 and normally wear a size 10. This fit perfectly. Tip for putting it on - step into instead of pulling it over your head. Also, I didn't need a bra. The built in support was sufficient and also thick enough. (I'm not busty though).  Highly recommend the dress! 

Fit like a glove, fabric stretched and all the right places, very flattering design!

I have gained 30 pounds over the past 4 years and wasn't looking forward to dress shopping for this NYE black-tie wedding due to concerns of looking like a sausage in a fitted gown. Wow, did this dress do the trick to get me over that! While it does form fit, it hugs in all the right places without looking too tight. I received compliments from everyone all night and I felt that a standout (for the right reasons)! I am 5'9" and ordered the Long, which is a MUST if you want it to be floor length. In this picture I am NOT WEARING shoes and you can see it just touches the floor. The materials feels like legging material without looking like it! It is one of the most comfortable gowns I've ever worn ... and the most elegant too! LOVE THIS DRESS!!!

This dress is spectacular. Incredibly comfortable and flattering. It's a high quality stretch fabric that hugs your body!  Loved it. Lots of complaints. 

I wore this for a black tie gala and felt gorgeous. Received so many compliments and my husband wants me to buy it. Fit like it was made for me. The material is very forgiving and hugged my hourglass figure in all the right places. Comfortable to wear all night long standing and sitting. Length was perfect with my heels. I will be renting this again. 

Work gala ... I felt sexy and it was very comfortable. Snug fitting almost like a wetsuit material but way more  luxurious. I loved it. 

Hugged all my curves beautifully! The fabric was amazing.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dress!

Another winner from this designer.  Maybe the beat yet.  I felt like a movie star and could still MOVE all night.  I definitely needed the L with heels.  Loved this.  I did wear a strapless spanx  slip to keep it all tight.  You'll love this dress!

It was perfectly perfect for a wedding!  Extremely comfortable!  Would rent it again!

The material is almost wetsuit-like.  This sounds weird until you put it on, and it seems to suck everything in without showing any flaws.  I have a little "extra" going on in my midsection due to having a baby several months prior to the event, and this dress seemed to hide it well!  The cutout in the top was just enough so that the (larger than normal) girls did not come out, so it was tasteful while still being sexy.   This dress very much accentuated my hourglass figure that I thought I had lost after having a baby recently.  I felt confident, comfortable, and sexy!  

One thing to note is that being 5'2", I planned on wearing 3 1/2-inch heels with this dress.  That would have been perfect, except that due to a sprained ankle I had to wear 2-inch heels instead.  With those, the dress did drag slightly, so I had to keep pulling it up to avoid stepping on the bottom.  Not the dress' fault, but just a sizing/styling note to consider.

This was a great dress but not for everyone. It's definitely better for a busty gal of any shape cause the cut out is a focal point--I wouldn't recommend for a small chest. I'm 5'4 175lbs and wore the 12 (46) long --perfect with 3" heels as I didn't want my feet showing. I'm an hourglass and wore a corset to emphasize my shape which was a good move cause it's rather plain. My boyfriend loved it but he wished it didn't have ruffles on the hip. The fabric was thick and soft, 5 stars for comfort. 

I ordered a size down because that was all that was available. I was in love with the dress and it was my #1 choice so I wanted to try.  I would have worn it if I would have been able to dance in it. I think going down a size (to the 6) maybe impacted the mobility because other reviewers said it was great for dancing. My backup fit much better, though, so I went with that one.
I am 5'10" (143 lbs as of trying it on) with a 33" inseam and it would have forced me into tiny steps.

Black Kate Gown

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