Name: Black Wax Dress
Brand: Cynthia Rowley
SKU: CR22
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (114 reviews)

Classic yet edgy knee length LBD! Running true to size we recommend sizing up for backup. As this style has no stretch and is more fitted in the bust we do recommend this style for A-C cups. For more full hips you may want to consider sizing up as the fabric is also quite structured. The cutouts truly stand out and show some skin while remaining appropriate. With the sleeveless scoop neckline this style does require a strapless bra or NuBra. Pair with heels and sleek jewelry. 

It was a little tight in hips, but most fitted dresses are.  It was great for the Vegas wedding/reception that I attended.  I'm 5'6" and it was perfect length. 

Wore this to a winter wedding. The cut outs gave it a little extra detail and the satin material looks great. Fit was true to size. I wore an 8 which is my usual on RTR. For reference I am 5'6" 34DDD measurements 37/28/40. The cut outs were great because I am smaller in the waist and larger in hips but if your mid section is larger you might not be comfortable in this style. 

Form fitting but super comfortable.  Easy to wear for the entire party even dancing!  Sexy in all the right places.  Since it was an elegant party, it was perfect showing just a bit of skin on the side to make it sexy!  Loved it and fit perfectly.  Great quality dress.  Zipper was a bit tough to zip but probably from being dry cleaned so much.  Just needs a bit of wax on it to zip.  

By far my favorite rental. I received so many compliments! Listen to the reviews, this runs small. I'm always on the 6/8 border so those are the two sizes I ordered. My chest DID not fit. Luckily, I ordered early enough for RTR to overnight me the larger size!  

This dress was perfect for the event needed. It was flattering and I got many compliments. I will say if you are more like me and bigger on bottom than top.. you may have a small issue with it being loose around the chest.. but not real noticeable

I agree with other reviews.. this dress runs small. I am usually a size 2 but after reading the reviews I rented a size 4 and a 6. The size 4 fit like a glove. It was a little difficult to sit at times. I could should have worn the 6 for a little more room but really like how it looked in the 4. 

I felt really great in this dress and received tons of compliments. The cut is modest but the cutouts give just the right amount of sex appeal. I am typically a size 2 so I rented both a 4 and a 6 after reading the reviews saying that it ran Small. Im glad I went up a size because the 4 fit well. I have a true hourglass figure with a small waist and larger hips and chest. It was a bit loose in my waist but fit well win the chest and lower body. Sitting down was a bit uncomfortable as it was tight around my neck but not too terrible. The only challenge is wearing undergarments. The cutouts make wearing a bra next to impossible so I went without. I would recommend sizing up if you are larger in the chest and hips. The fabric is a thick satin which is really beautiful and forgiving. Highly recommend 

Loved this dress! Runs a little small across chest/shoulders - normally wear a size 2, but this dress was very tight in the chest area. Luckily I ordered the 4, and it fit perfectly! Received a lot of compliments and my husband was a big fan :) 

The dress is form fitting.  Was true to size for me.  Definitely happy with this selection.

I loved this dress (as did my boyfriend)! This was my first time using RTR and I was nervous that the dress wouldn't fit but it was perfect! I usually wear a 6 and that is the size that I ended up wearing. I have narrow hips,  however and it was definitely pretty tight through that area so I might recommend sizing up. Overall a great dress and I got a lot of compliments!

Loved this dress! I am usually not a fan of form fitting dresses but this one was amazing. The cut outs gave it a little some extra without being too revealing. I received many compliments and husband asked me not to return it... it really accents the booty :)

Also, no bra needed... which is always a plus!

I absolutely loved this dress!  It fit nice and snug. Does not stretch at all so I had to go up a size. I am a little smaller on top but wore a padded bra which worked perfect!  I felt covered enough for a black tie even but still sexy with the fit and cutouts!  Best dress I've rented so far!!!

I wore this dress for my friend's rehearsal dinner.  It was appropriately classy, but the cutouts made it so fun.  I would definitely this to anyone who wants a twist on the LBD.

The first time I rented this dress, I wore the 8 for a show in NYC and loved it. The cutouts on the side are gorgeous. The fit was a little tight, but this dress is definitely meant to hug curves. I have larger hips, so when I rented it again for a winter wedding, I went up to a 10 and it was much more comfortable. This is my favorite rental by far and I didn't want to send it back!


Simply put, you'll feel amazing in this dress. It's very classy and covers everything (except, of course, the perfectly placed cut-outs for just a little bit of edge). I didn't want to return it!!! Note: The dress runs small, so order one size up. 

Just like other reviews, do size up. It was hard to sit in, BUT, it was fun and the right amount of classy and sexy!

Runs slightly small. 
I loved everything about this dress!  The fabric, the slits on the side, and it showed off my curves in a classy way.
Of all the dresses I have rented from RTR, this has been my favorite dress to date.


Ran a little small, but overall a sexy classic dress.

Fit well. Didn't wrinkle at all!  Got lots of compliments. Another girl was in the dress too  from RTR at this wedding & we both looked great. I wish the lighting in this photo was better --but it was a very flattering dress.  

Perfect fit! The only problem was the zipper because it was difficult to zip up when I wore it. Other than that, I received a lot for compliments how simple and classic the dress was. It really hugged my body and showed off my curves.

I rented this dress for my engagement pictures in DC. Was going for a rather elegant, yet sexy look. I ordered this dress in both a 4 and a 6 and the 6 fit much better. The 4 did fit, but I felt like a stuffed sausage. I received plenty compliments on this dress and the waxy texture allowed it to photograph well. This dress also traveled really well! It did not wrinkle much. Also! I loved how low the zipper went. As a slimmer lady with a slightly full backside, a lot of times, the zipper will not go low enough for me to get it over my bottom. The dress fit my bottom and top really well. I LOVED this dress and so wish I could have kept it! Would highly recommend this dress for a taller girl that still wants the dress to hit about knee length. 

I ordered a size 0 and this fit perfectly on me, it was comfortable, and the material of the dress was such high quality, I was extremely happy with this dress! I have a very small bust, so the size 0 was great, but it would definitely have been too tight on top if I was a larger bust size, just as a heads up!

With that being said, I would totally totally recommend renting this dress to anyone who is thinking about it!

Rented this dress last minute after I had tried to upgrade to different dresses and reserved them
For the wrong date. 
There were not many dresses available last minute so I picked this one. Ended up being a blessing. The dress was classy enough for black tie wedding but also had a little sex appeal with cut out sides. The dress is form fitting but not uncomfortable. I am not curvy so this dress helped give me a curvy look. If you have a bigger chest it may feel tight. It was perfect for my body type. I added gold shoes to make the outfit pop 

Gorgeous sexy yet classy and sophisticated dress. This dress does run a bit small - so I recommend going a size up. I'm normally a 4 and I wore a 6. 

The dress sizes run a little smaller than expected. Granted my regular size was wearable, the next size up just fit much better. The fabric and cut is so flattering and comfortable, while the side details give the dress just the right amount of sex appeal and class. This is really one of the best little black dresses I've ever worn, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. 

This was my first rental and after this, I am a true believer in the process now. I read that this dress ran a bit small so I ordered a size up and it fit like a glove. I am usually a size 4 and ordered the 6 and was so happy with the fit. I received so many compliments all night. I was a little skeptical of the side cut-outs but they added just the right amount of zest to make it a classy stand-out dress. I highly recommend. 

I rent from RTR often enough to know that I should always get a back up size but for some reason on this order I did not. I am typically a size 4 so when the dress came in end it was too small I am immediately called RTR Who shipped me out a size 6 and a size 8 the very next day I received it. I went with the size 8 even though it was a little loose at the top because I felt like The cut outs looked the best with that size. Got many great compliments and has been loved the dress. 

This dress was so stunning! I recommend it for ladies with some bumps... very flattering on a full-sized rear. :) The side cutouts were sexy yet subtle, but because I felt that it ran a little small, I'd order a backup size up just in case your flesh tries to pour out the cutouts. I wore the 6 but am typically a 4, and that was just right. 

Small fit-I'm curvy with muscle and am usually a solid 6-had to size up to an 8. The dress was awesome and sexy without being tacky or risqué . 

This dress fit like a glove! I'm a 34ddd and was able to wear it without a bra because it's so fitted. I received so many compliments at the cocktail party! 

What a great dress!  I needed something for a work function at a roof top bar in NYC.  Although I don't usually like wearing black because I feel like that is everyone's go to, I did decide on this little number.  I am so glad I did!  I ordered my usual size 4 and after reading some reviews on the dress running a bit smaller I upsized with a size 6.  I'm glad I followed the reviews.  The size 6 fit like a glove!  I received a lot of compliments and the dress truly looked like it was tailored made for me.  I jazzed it up with a collar necklace also from RTR.  Another fabulous experience with RTR.  They are my go to for all my events!!  

The style was classy yet showed just enough skin to be sexy. The make & quality of the dress made it worth every rental penny! Typically I wear a size 4, but I found that the dress had no stretch and ran small. The 6 fit like a glove! I loved this dress & I love RTR! Thanks again for another amazing experience! 

This dress was absolutely perfect for an awards show in Vegas.  I felt confident and elegant in this dress. It was fitted, yet not tight. It ran true to size. I'm 5'2" and it hit just below my knee.  The satin like material was so comfortable and smooth. I definitely recommend this dress.

I was between the 0 & 2 both fit well but the 2 was slightly looser. I have never received so many compliments! I was nervous about the cut outs but they're just subtle enough to add some allure while the midi structure keeps it flattering and classic. This is one of my favorite RTRs yet!! I have a pear/hourglass shape. 5'6.5" 118 lbs

The fit was true to size.  I usually wear a 0 or 2 and ordered the 0.  It was a bit snug, but manageable, I could have gone with a size 2.  The fabric is luxe BUT has not stretch.  The cut outs were perfectly placed on the body with a longer hem.  Even though I am petite, I did like this dress on me even though it was passed the knee.  Would rent again for another occasion.  Fit well in the bust.  A great LBD!

This is actually the backup dress that RTR sent when my original backup size dress was unable to be sent.  Turns out it was perfect!  I usually wear a 0 or 2, but the size 4 fit perfectly.  The cutouts on the sides were a perfect amount of skin and the length was great.  

I wore this out on New Years Eve. This dress fit me like a glove. I loved the material. I am large chested and often have trouble wearing dresses with cut outs due to the fact that I always have to wear a bra. This was not the case with this dress :) I was able to very comfortably not wear a bra because the dress pulls you in, in all the right places. Everyone LOVED this dress, but not nearly as much as I did 

Received lots of compliments.  Very snug around the ribs but was still able to wear. 

Great dress, I received a ton of compliments. Dress was comfortable and great material. Dress definitely runs small. I ordered the 8 & 10 and couldn't zip up over bust area so thankfully they overnighted me a 12 which wound up working out. Great customer service and I will definitely order again. 

Pros:  Slim fit for petites or those with smaller busts. I liked that I could still wear a bra.  The side cut-outs were fun and gave the dress some style. 

Cons:  somewhat restrictive hem line impacts going up stairs too quickly-minor though. When sitting the neckline was a little snug so you may have to give some slack as you sit to relieve this issue-again minor.  I prefer shorter dresses but the longer length was ok.

This dress was pretty but I found it was way too tight in the ribs for my liking. It was difficult to take a deep breath all night! Plus it was tight in the legs too- there is no give to the fabric and it is well fitted. It fit well in the bust (didn't have to wear a bra) but I think if I'd ordered a 6 it may have been too loose in the bust. Not one of my favorites fit-wise but a nice, sleek look if that's what you're going for.

Perfect for a NYE House party! I am usually a four, I wore a six in this and it was right. I have a wide rib cage and a big butt/thighs. I would size up if I ever rented this again, but not sure how the waist would fit. Cute dress but not my favorite fit.

I ordered this dress in a 4 & 6 because I was so paranoid from the reviews saying it runs small. To my dismay this is not true at all. The 4 was too large, yes it fit me loosely, but I should have ordered the 2 because I know that would have fit much better on my figure. I am 5'4" 120lbs. Usually a 4 is a good bet for me. In this case, not so much. 

I read that it runs small so I ordered the 0 and the 2 but the 0 ended up fitting best. The dress came down a little longer than I was expecting, but still looked fun with the cutouts. I also liked that it was easy to wear with a regular bra. 

This dress was a classic LBD, it was comfortable and fun. Although this was a back I'm happy with the choice-- loved it! 

I usually wear a 4 but some reviews said the dress ran small so I ordered a 6. 

The fabric has very little give, so sitting was a little challenging. I was surprised to realize my strapless bra showed through the side slits, so I ended up going braless at the last second.

5'4" / 117 / 34D Formal wedding.   Ordered the size 4 but ended up wearing the size 6. The four was tight in the waist, But the 6 was large in the chest.   I was able to wear a bra with this, which I needed with the chest gap.   The sizing is the only reason why I am giving this four stars instead of five.  Overall, I felt amazing in this dress  and received many compliments! 

Wore to a wedding; the black satin was classy with the cutouts adding a little edge. Dress runs small, I rented the 4 and 6 and the 6 was still a little too tight. I felt in certain angles of i was bending my skin / fat would pour through the cutouts. Overall, rally nice dress, the length was great too. 

I really enjoyed wearing this dress, it was extremely flattering. The shape made for a really nice silhouette and I loved that it was form fitting (sexy) yet had a conservative neckline and length. The only issue for me was that it was a little tight in the butt, for the evening it was totally fine since I was standing the entire night so it really didn't bother me after the night got started, I was slightly concerned with how I sat down and definitely didn't bend to down to pick anything up. Still with that being said, I would still rent it again. 

Black Wax Dress

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