Name: Black Crinkle High-Low Gown
Brand: Cynthia Rowley
SKU: CR90
Price: 179.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (165 reviews)

The dress was perfect for a charity gala. It fit true to size. I the only complaint is the straps were too long on my petite (5ft) frame. I used a black ribbon to tie them in the back and some fashion tape on the edge of the dress. 
I highly recommend!

Great fit, both sizes fit basically the same on me. I wore a backless bra-it just felt more comfortable wearing one. Tons of compliments and super fun to dance in! The fabric just flows so nicely. 

Wore it to a fall evening wedding. My regular size is US6, however I had to wear a US10 to accommodate a 32 week pregnant belly. Like every other comment mentioned, the straps are too long and the bust is quite big but I made it work with pins and double sided tape.

This dress was so cute and fun! The back made a statement and the high-low length allowed me to move freely--this dress is such a beautiful piece! I have a very small chest and the chest area was a little wide, but it didn't bother me! 

This has everything I love: pockets, high/low hem, dramatic silhouette, and black. Wish I could wear it everyday.  

I absolutely loved this dress and got so many compliments in it. When I first tried it on I was disappointed. It was too large in the bust and the straps were too long, like a lot of other reviews mentioned. But I figured out I had the waist in the wrong place. Once I pulled the waist down, everything fell into place and fit perfectly. The full skirt was so fun to dance in! The pockets, of course, are one of the best parts. 

Loved wearing this! Many compliments throughout the night and a great dress on the dance floor. I had to make some temporary adjustments as others have mentioned. Fit well/tight in waist but straps are too big. I used some safety pins & fashion tape to make it work and glad I did!

I loved the dress, but had a bit of an issue with the straps being too long. A couple of strips of fashion tape did the trick though. 

This dress is gorgeous in person with a nice, heavy fabric that isn't overwhelming. The reviews were dead on, the straps were too long (I had to pin them about 1.5. Inches) and the chest is oddly big, but the zipper is snug on the ribcage. I probably should have worn a 0. Overall I highly recommend it- even with its flaws it's a beautiful dress and great for showing off fun shoes!

Stunning dress!! I was getting compliments all night and felt so confident. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is it fit perfectly around my waist but the straps were too long so I kept having to push them back up. I also had to wear a sticky bra because the sides are cut so low and with my chest size, it was not holding my boobs in. Other than that it's so beautiful, had pockets!!! And is perfect for short women that want a long dress but don't have to worry about tripping on it 

Pros: love the voluminous skirt and low back w the straps. Princess vibes!!

Cons:
Sized down from usually 4 to a 2 based on recommendations and just barely fit me.
The other reviews are correct in saying that the bust is very loose and wide so fashion tape is needed for the sides of the dress. I’m 5’2/5’3 and the dress was extremely long and dragging- not good for dancing :(.  All in all, I felt bigger than I am and wasn’t too flattering imo. 




Dress was absolutely stunning and I received a lot of compliments on how great it looked. The material is heavier but comfortable. The reason for the 3 star review is that the chest area is large on the sides and the straps are excessively long. I ended up having to tape the dress to myself from the sides down to the bottom to make it fit.

I loved this dress. I wanted so badly for it to work but, as the headline says, it's truly the oddest dress of all time. Fabric? Thick and luxe. Skirt? Amazing volume and pockets (!!). Back? Gorgeous and classy. The top? Absolute nightmare. I could've fit like two more sets of boobs in there. I tried pinning the sides to no avail.  Tried pinning the straps and that didn't help either. I wanted to love it but I looked insane. Def avoid. 

Obsessed. Have had this hearted for ages and finally pulled the trigger for an awards dinner for work. Super comfortable and I was able to go braless, however the chest runs on the larger side (if I owned would def want to take in) I'm 34DD for reference. Received so many compliments! Would rent again in a heartbeat!

This dress was perfect for a black tie optional Charity event. Also holiday festive! Strap were a little long (at 5'9" with a long torso) when I sat down but overall great fit. Heavy fabric, pockets, and well lined so no need for a bra of any kind. AMAZING DRESS! 

The dress fit pretty large, there was only a 0 and 6 available, however I'm usually a true 4- I read reviews and saw it ran small, so got the 0 as a backup and am so glad I did - it fit perfectly- straps are long for a dramatic back but the length was amazing and the top so flattering! Would rent again. 

I was pretty worried after reading all the reviews  about the sizing and length of the straps but this dress felt like it was made for me. I went with my typical size two thinking the whole time that this dress was going to be huge on me but it fit perfectly in all the right places. The best part about the dress I'd say are the pockets. It was perfect for a black tie optional wedding. I will 110% be renting this dress again and you should too.

This dress was absolutely perfect. I cannot say enough. I normally wear a size 8, but based on reviews, I got the 6, and it fit perfectly. The fabric and shape of this dress are incredible. I didn't have issues with strap length like some reviewers did. Got compliments all night. Dress was easy to dance in and perfect for a formal Gala. Sad to send it back. I'm 5'8" and dress perfectly skimmed the ground in ~3.5 inch heels.

I love this trendy dress by Cynthia Rowley! Running true to size with a little stretch, I recommend wearing your true size for your primary size and going up for your back up. This style is a big on me because I am wearing a size 2, However, my true size is a 0. This style should have a fitted look throughout the bust and loose at the hips. It works for all cup sizes. You are not able to wear a standard bra with this dress so you should wear nubra or no bra since there is an open back. At 5’3”, the length hit floor length on me. The dress is amazing in person. Pair with nude heels and fun earrings to complete your outfit!

This dress is a show stopper. So flattering and makes you feel like a million bucks. I would say you're better off if you have a larger best I'm a 34D and can't imagine anyone much smaller filling out the top. I am also 5'5" and war 5 inch heels and the train still swept the floor... I was totally OK with us though. 

Truly one of the most flattering and confidence boosting dresses. LOVE LOVE LOVE. 

It runs large so I definitely suggest sizing down. It has pockets which are always a plus. The back is gorgeous.

If you read the other reviews, the conversations are true - you definitely have to pin the straps in order to make it work. Once they are pinned it is a beautiful and comfortable dress. I received many compliments! My only annoyance with the dress was the hanger straps on the side kept coming out when I was dancing. If it was my own dress I would cut them out immediately, but instead I had many trips to the bathroom to fix them. I would recommend renting this dress!

I am obsessed with this dress. I wore it to the Junior League annual charity gala. The dress stood out even in a sea of rent the runway gowns. It's classy and timeless, while still being playful and sexy. The thick fabric was perfect for the cooler weather and the pockets were so helpful. It does run a bit big, I normally wear a 2 and still had a little room in the 0. The straps are definitely on the longer side and I had to do a little pinning to make them fit. But I danced the night away without a single malfunction or slip!

This dress was magical!! The material was very heavy. Perfect for the black tie optional wedding I was attending. The best part was the dress had pockets! I'm 5'2 and this dress was a great length. The only problem I had was the straps were too long. I pinned them back a little and all was fixed! 

After reading every review, I chose this dress for a masquerade ball. I was nervous about the size, the straps, my lack of boobs...etc. I kept going back to re-evaluate my choice and questioned until its arrival....and I was in LOVE. The 0 and 2 fit. I went with the 2 as I feel confident it had been altered and it fit perfectly. No bra necessary and I seriously have nothing to fill.  

This dress was everything I hoped it would be. It was classic and simple, but the fabric and high-low detail made it feel special and glamorous. I am super short- 5'1, and typically wear a 4, but ended up wearing the 2R after reading reviews. With heels (5 inch, I believe!) the dress reached the perfect length. I would recommend this dress to anyone who needs something classic that will still stand out in a sea of flowy, strapless dresses. 

This definitely runs large! I'm normally a 2r or 4r and the 0r fit me perfectly.  Loved that is has pockets for both style and functionality reasons!  Was very comfortable all night, just enough side-boob so that I was never afraid of a slip.  I only had to pull up the straps a couple of times since the fabric had some weight.  Would recommend.

Got so many compliments. The texture of the dress doesn't come out in pictures, but it was absolutely amazing and so much lighter than I expected! The straps were a little big in the back. To hold the girls in I used a black ribbon and actually tied the straps together with a bow. No one knew the difference. 

Fit perfectly - I am a true size 4. The straps are adjustable and the low back is super sexy. 

This dress was a back-up for me, but I am glad I ended up wearing it. The train/full skirt was fun to dance with and flip around. The straps are super long and I had to use double stick tape to keep them in place.  When I read reviews, after I got the email about getting my back-up instead, I messaged with the RTR staff and they were able to change my order from a 4/6 to a 2/4, which was greatly appreciated. The clasp on the top of the zipper in the back, was missing the "eye" part of the hook and eye closure, so beware, you may need help zipping it up. Overall, a chic dress and I got a ton of compliments on it! 

The dress is so beautiful and unique. The straps were a little long but I found if I pulled the back down lower it still sat well on my body, doing this did cause the dress to hit the floor a tad more. I wore a 3in. heel with the dress so it did not feel like it was dragging on the ground. I did not wear a bra with this as the top fit snug enough against my body to feel comfortable going without an adhesive bra. I loved the roomy pockets - definitely made things easy instead of holding a clutch all evening. 

My night was full of compliments. My friends adored this dress, the pockets are my favorite & the length was perfect. I'm 5'2 & have a small chest so I could have gotten away with a zero (too was a little big but not uncomfortable). Highly recommend this dress for almost any event, you'll be turning heads! 

I loved everything about this dress - and the pockets are a huge plus in my book!! I would say it runs small, I typically wear an 8 and ended up going with the 6. I was worried about the length (I'm 5'8"), but it was fine even with heels. It is heavy material and I got a little warm, but the straps/open back help. I would highly recommend this one, if we had more occasions where I could use it I would have kept it!! 

Wore this dress to a black tie wedding and people did not stop complimenting me on it. It ran a little large, I am normally a 8 (sometimes 6) and the 6 fit just right. My only complaint is I am a 34D and I feel like I have normal shoulders and I had to use double sided fashion tape to keep the straps on my shoulders. But the dress was amazing and I felt like Carrie Bradshaw in it!

Great dress, very light weight and loved the hi-lo shape.  Pockets are always a plus and my only criticism is that the straps are crazy long and I had to pin them shorter (not a big deal).  Would definitely rent again!!

This dress was a replacement to a replacement and it couldn't have been more perfect! Since I'm so petite, the straps were a little long, so I just pinned them down inside the dress, no problem. I was able to go bra free which was a relief, as I was super comfortable the entire night. BONUS: it has pockets!! Would definitely rent again. 

Wore this to a wedding. It was a little snug to get it zipped up, but we made it happen. My back/lats are a little wide. The straps were waaaaay too long. Had to pin those down in the back. But once I got it on I liked it, and I loved that it has pockets. I was upset as the dress was not delivered when it was supposed to be. Would not have given me time to find a different dress if this didn't work out. Additionally the hanger was broken so the dress was just thrown in the bag. 

Loved wearing this beautiful dress for a black tie wedding in NYC. Definitely size down! I am typically a 4, so but the 4 wasn't available so I ordered a 2 and a 6. I wore the 2 and it was still big on me. Also, very long! I had 4 inch heels on and the dress was still about an nice too long. 

Got so many compliments on it though and would definitely rent it again!

This dress is beautiful but the top is too large while the waist is super tight. Strange fit. 

Straps were way too long for me and I had to use fashion tape to secure to my bra. Otherwise great style, interesting fabric and fun hi/low length!

Loved how it fitted me. I recommend going one size down. 

I wore this dress for my work holiday party. It was actually a dress I chose at the last minute when my original dress didn't fit right. They overnighted it to me so that I would have it in time for my event. This dress is beautiful, a thick material that was perfect for a winter formal event, but was definitely too big up top. I just pinned the straps (in the front to bring it up) and the hanger straps right into the dress liner to avoid them popping out all night and it worked great. The material is gorgeous and the fit was very comfortable. I'm 5'8" 157 lbs and the 8R fit pretty good in the waist, but the top was too big. I could have probably fit a 6R in that dress and it would have been perfect. The back is as gorgeous as everyone else says and was my favorite feature of the dress. And who doesn't love deep pockets? Overall, I'm happy with my rental. 

This dress is GORGEOUS. Reads much more formal in person. Reviews are right! I have a long torso and large ribcage and still should've gone 2 sizes down from my normal size. 

Sadly the dress I recited was damaged and there's not time for a replacement prior to my event. =*(

This dress was so pretty, so many people stopped to compliment it. My friend told me I looked like a goth princess so if that's what you're going for then you've found the dress lol

It definitely runs large, I'm usually a size 6, can sometimes wear a 4, and even the 4 was too big for this dress. I have a very small chest and the top was very roomy. If you're a different size on top than you are bottom (I'm usually small top, medium bottom) then go with your top size as that's the only fitted part of the dress. 

Loved this dress, but the straps are way to long and the bust is too large. I went down a size but still needed to tape the straps to shorten. 

Really fun and elegant dress, great for dancing. 

The top was very large... but overall a flattering dress.

I wanted to like this. Especially since it has POCKETS and I wouldn't have to wear spanx :)

The straps are long. And even with my large chest, I come close to filling it out. The fabric is thick and luxurious. 

Great dress for a formal event.  Elegant, practical (hello pockets!), and dramatic (the back is a show stopper). 
The top was a little big and there is boning on the sides that made me look a little wider.  But otherwise dress ran true to size.

Didn't up wearing this. The material was a little too thick for a summer wedding and the straps were just tooooo weird and wide. The back was cute! And love that there were pockets, just not the right dress for the occasion. 

This dress was really comfortable to wear! The material was thicker than I had anticipated so it made me look a little wider than I actually am. Also, since I am not very tall, the high low didn't start at my knees like the dress is supposed to, but more towards my ankles. The straps were also way too big for me. I would say the size runs big. I am normally a size 10 but was able to fit the 8R around the rib cage. I guess it not being a fitted dress helped :) I would recommend this dress to anyone who wants to be comfortable but still look elegant! Lots of compliments!

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