Name: Ashley Dress
Brand: Cynthia Rowley
SKU: CR16
Price: 40 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (294 reviews)

It’s true to size. The length was perfect. 

As per other reviewers, the zipper on this dress is a tough one. I sized up to be safe because of that, and it wasn't a huge problem. The fabric is thick and luxe, and I was so comfortable in this dress for my winter bridal shower! I received so many compliments! It also has pockets which was fantastic! Absolutely loved the floral top and textured skirt! 

I rented this dress for a Kentucky Derby Party.  The white skirt is more beige/gray color in person.  The inner lining hangs out below the hem of the dress all around the bottom - I was not able to find a way to work around this issue.  I tried to return it for a different dress, however there were no other options available that would work for me.  I ended up wearing it and it was fine.  It looked okay at the party and you can see the lining hang out in the picture, but it's not horribly obvious.  Other than that, the material is nice and it's a fun silhouette, and has pockets! 

It took 4 women and 2 men to zip this up. Seriously. It’s so small and doesn’t get on the track! I would never mess with this dress ever again because of it. 

I rented this for an anniversary trip. It was cute and I received a lot of compliments. I liked it but wasn't wowed. I would not recommend for hot weather or travel. The material is very heavy and takes up a lot of space in a suitcase.  It could definitely be dressed up or down. 

Ordered this dress for my derby themed bridal shower and I am in LOVE. Fit was perfect and the material on the skirt was fun and high quality. It is NOT white it is more off white. I have zero complaints RTR is my go to for any event. 

I wore this for our church Easter service and although I did get compliments on the dress i felt it made me look bigger than I am because of the thick material and fullness overall of the dress.  Didn't do much for my figure. It was also very tight in the rib cage area but fit great everywhere else. 

It was a beautiful dress and extremely good quality and materials! However after only wearing it for 3 hours I couldn't wait to get it off and breathe normally again!

I rented this dress as a backup for a family photo shoot.  I had been hoping to wear it to an event the day before, but there was a delay with UPS and it didn't arrive in time.  It's a really lovely dress, and if I hadn't loved my primary dress, I would've been totally happy to wear this for photos.  It has a super flattering shape for someone like me, who needs some help defining a waistline.  It's got a lovely, heavy weight to it, too.  The only downside was that it had one of those ridiculous hidden zippers that gets stuck going over seams.  Would definitely rent it again for an event!

As other reviewers have stated, the waistband is tight & does not stretch. The waistband hit perfectly at my narrowest spot (just below my ribs), but I still needed to size up to the 8 (I usually wear 6). The material on top & bottom is heavy, which was perfect for me since my shower was in November. It may not be very comfortable on a hot day though! The top is nicely fitted & forgiving, I loved the way it felt. The skirt is very heavy and has nice movement to it. The outer layer on the skirt has a nice texture to it, however I avoided wearing a bracelet because I was afraid it might snag. The pockets were an awesome bonus too!!
Overall, I LOVED this dress! For best results: size up, don't wear it on a hot day & avoid bracelets :-)

Fit well, but where the skirt fabric transitioned to the bodice fabric, it took two people to pull up the zipper. The waist was NOT tight for me. I felt pretty and had a ton of compliments, but in pictures I felt the dress added bulk and made me look bigger than I am. 

I rented this dress to wear when I got my senior casuals taken. The dress was an absolute DREAM! The fit and length were perfect and the color/bold pattern of the top perfectly contrasts with the creaminess of the skirt. My one complaint about the dress (not a big one) is how heavy it is. I chose to wear this dress in New Orleans in mid-August and the thickness/layers of the dress didn't make the heat any more bearable. That being said, I wouldn't have traded it for anything! Definitely one of my favorite rentals to date!

I wore this at about 3.5 months postpartum and it was not super post baby friendly. Definitely not breastfeeding friendly. Size has been an issue with me since having our son as my body has changed. However, I've been wearing size 4 in most things currently and this was way too tight. I wore this for the hour at the church and promptly took it off. Which I was sad about, because if it was the proper size I imagine it would have been very comfortable. Pockets were great. As other reviewers stated, the zipper is a pain over the transition in fabric and therefore it was miserable to breastfeed in because we had to keep doing the zipper. 

This dress is so beautiful and unique! I love the quality and weight of the fabric, and the classic style reminded me of something Betty Draper from Madmen would wear. Plus, it has pockets and you can wear a regular bra, which is always a plus. The only issue was the zipper sticks where the top and bottom fabrics meet, so you may need someone to help you with zipping it up. Otherwise, highly recommend and I'll definitely rent again.  

I have a slim waist I wore a six and am normally a six but it was a bit tight above the waist and impossible to zip myself. Pretty for a special occasion. 

Running true to size with much room for movement, I recommend wearing your true size for your primary size and going up a size for your back up. This style is loose throughout the midsection and at the hips. It works for cup sizes A-D. You are able to wear a standard bra with this dress.  At 5’4”, the length hit tea length on me. The patterns on this dress are beautiful in person and the loose fit makes this dress very light and comfortable to wear. Pair with black, nude, or colorful heels and fun earrings to complete your outfit!

Very fun dress. The only downside was the waist was very form fitting and didn't give. 

The dress is super cute and I received many compliments! It is heavy and a thick material so I was warm wearing it in VA in July. Overall, I think it runs pretty true to size but the top section is a bit snug. 

I loved this dress. It was so pretty, and comfortable, and perfect for a summer date night. I loved the length of the dress paired with the high waist line. I was 11 weeks pregnant when I rented this and it hid my bump well! Oh and POCKETS! It was a bit tight, but it's my fault for not sizing up while pregnant. 

This dress is very pretty.  The lining hung down slightly below the outer layer hemline, but I still wore it.  Probably not an issue with all dresses - maybe a slight defect in the one I had.  The dress feels heavy, not exactly a spring weight.

I was thrilled to be able to rent 2 dresses and this one was definitely my second choice. I love the look of it but, it was tight in the waist area. 

I wore this dress to my bridal shower tea party and I don't think I could have found a better dress for this event. I received so many compliments on this dress! The one and only downside to this dress is the zipper! If you wear this dress you definitely need someone's help to zip you up.

I loved this dress!! I wore it for a tea party themed conference and it was perfect! I recieved so many compliments on how pretty it was! I would say that the skirt is more beige then the pictures make it look. Also this dress is true to size. As mentioned in the other reviews the zipper is very tough (where the skirt meets the top). The skirt is heavy so it would be nice for an indoor/spring event. 

I wore this for my bridal shower in Chicago.  It was actually a backup dress but I liked it even more than my first choice. The top was thick and kind of scuba-y material.  It was comfortable on me but I could see how it may be too tight on bigger chested ladies.  The skirt was fun and flowy and had pockets.  The lining hung out below the skirt a little but wasn't that noticeable to me.  I wish I had a better picture of it, I would order this again in a heartbeat if I had the right place to wear it!

This dress was perfect for my bridal shower. The under later of the skirt was tight even on my wider hips. The arm goles dug in to my armpits a but but otherwise fit perfectly. 

The skirt is really thick so it got pretty warm, but the stretchy top was super comfortable and I received many compliments!

I'm 5'8" and I really liked where this dress hit on my shin. The bottom fabric is heavy and looks great in photos when you move. I liked the splash of color at the top, but this still felt "bridal." Very comfortable and forgiving fit.

It was hot and the dress was hot!!  Would not recommend for being outdoors in 90 degree heat!  I have a longer torso and the dress cut me off and it was not the most flattering fit for me.  But, the dress was so fun! The pockets were great and the skirt was so fun to twirl in!  The bride commented on how much she loved the dress and wanted it too!

I wanted to love this dress... but I didn't as much as I hoped to. It photographs great and I got a lot of compliments, but the fit on top was a little too snug, almost as if the neck line was 1/2 inch too high and the top was not as stretchy as I would have hoped. Also the liner under the skirt stuck out at the bottom for uneven look. Also the colors look better in pictures? Not sure if I would rent it again- because again- got compliments, looked great in photos but that comfortable and details weren't as nice close up.

This dress is gorgeous! This was actually my second choice dress, as my first was not available, and I could not have been happier that this happened! This dress fits like a glove, hangs beautifully, and is so well made. The color of the dress is true to the picture. I was a little concerned when I first took the dress out of the bag that it would be too long, (I'm only 5'2") but it fell at just the right spot. This dress also had pockets, which I loved! I received so many compliments on this dress and at the end of the day, did not want to send it back! I felt so beautiful in this dress. 

I am usually between a 4 or a 6 but the 4 was a little tight across the chest. Would recommending sizing up if you have a large bust.

Loved this dress for my bridal shower. The only issue was that the zipper was very hard to get past the bulge in the waist of the skirt. I received so many compliments!

I rented this dress for my bridal shower, I received many compliments. After reading other reviews I sized up for my back up. I ended up wearing the size 6 instead of the 4 because it was a little snug, the size 6 felt more comfortable. It is very heavy material so keep that in mind if your event is outside. 

Did not like the fit of this dress.  The skirt was so bulky and I did not like the fabric of the skirt.  This dress made me appear larger than I am and I did not wear this. 

I didn't like where the top and skirt hit. Would have preferred the top be a few inches longer. Nice dress, but I've rented ones I like much more.

Rented for a baptism! Too is a little snug would recommend ordering a size up, zipper is a little snug where the fabrics change. Perfect length and weight for a summer event!!


Myself and a friend (who didn't have a dress) wore this for a work meeting during the week. We are very different in height and somewhat different in body type, but it looked great on both of us and we received many compliments! 

I wore this dress for my engagement photos and it was the best! The material is a little thicker, but even though I wore in the middle of the summer, it wasn't too warm. I'm 5'4 so the skirt ended a little above my ankles. I ordered a size 0, but I wore the size 2 backup because the 0 was just a teensy too tight in the chest. The 2 fit perfectly though. Pockets were big enough to put my phone in and it wasn't noticeable on the outside of the skirt. I keep getting compliments on the dress when I show off the engagement photos! 

Ashley Dress

Cynthia Rowley

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