Cynthia Rowley

I loved wearing this dress. I took a risk because there weren't any reviews yet but I was drawn to the style and colors and couldn't help myself. I also took a risk with the hemline as I pretty much subscribe to the "no hemlines above the knee over 40" rule. I was concerned it would be inappropriate for a family wedding. However, it looked so good I forgot all about the hemline. I received many compliments and would definitely rent this one again. I am 5'4" and 122 lbs. the 4 fit like a glove and stretched out just the right amount over the evening that it wasn't tight in the waist. It also hid my little belly!

This dress was perfect for my best friend's rehearsal dinner. I originally ordered a 4, but ended up wearing the back up dress, a size 6. It definitely runs small, and I'm glad I had the back up. The dress is very comfortable and can be dressed up or dressed down. I paired the dress with nude heels, a simple bracelet and simple earrings. I received so many compliments. I definitely recommend this dress!

The thing that made this THE perfect dress was the pockets! Oh the pockets...! If you are looking for a dress that is super cute, extremely comfortable this is a great dress. But, I wore the dress for an event I was working and was able to keep my phone, notes, donation cards, lipstick, etc in my pockets with room to spare, and (bonus!) because the skirt has such a great shape, you couldn't tell that I was toting around all these belongings! Can you say #winning? I received many compliments on the dress, and would absolutely recommend it!

Sophisticated and classy! The flower pattern and pleats offers a fun and young look. In addition, there are side pockets! Running true to size, I suggest sizing up for your backup. You can wear any standard bra with this dress and it is great for any cup size. It is fitted around the natural waist. However, the fuller skirt provides comfortable room for the hips. It seems to be knee length on my petite frame. I would definitely rent this dress again!

I was nervous about the length of this dress so I ordered my normal size (6) and a size up (8). I ended up wearing the 8 and it was still slightly short. The 6 looked like a shirt on me. I recommend ordering up in size, as it runs small. The skirt also flares out, making it shorter. I wore this to a late September wedding in Charleston and it was perfect for the temperature and season - summer cut with beautiful deep fall colors. It also photographs very well and I received tons of compliments! It was a really fun dancing dress too - flared skirt = fun for twirling :)

The 2 came unhemmed which made it longer than I expected it to but overall was a great fit. I got a million compliments on it and was a total hit. I will definitely be renting from RTR again!

Fit is very flattering. It's a great style for petite women who want to accentuate their waist and it's not too long. The A-line skirt is more festive and makes it feel dressier. I wore it to my friend's wedding and I received tons of compliments! It was very comfortable as well. The material is thicker so it's perfect for Fall and Winter. I don't think it would work as well in the summer. I would definitely rent this again!

i liked this dress however my husband did not due to the very full skirt. he begged me not to wear it, so back it went!

The fit was true to size for the most part, but on the smaller side. I have an athletic build, so it was snug through the ribcage. I am average height at 5'5", and I did find it a bit short. Because the skirt balloons out, though, it was fine. Just be aware! The dress is adorable, and I got compliments all night long. Just be careful about the length if you're planning to do much dancing. :)

The fabric is really pretty but definitely has no stretch at all, I would go up a size on the backup. I wore a 2, which is my usual dress size, but the waist was a little tight.

Great fit for my body. Tighter in the bust and torso. Shorter length but really accentuates your legs! Wore it to a formal gala and It was very appropriate!

I loved this dress. It does run small, so definitely size up. The skirt is beautifully full and it has pockets! I wore it for a gala that I had to help coordinate, so I kept a radio in the pockets along with other things I needed to keep on me. It was tasteful for a work function but unique enough to stand out. A couple of things bothered me though: the zipper was REALLY tough to get up. It hit a snag on both dresses and I actually had to add a tiny drop of oil just to get it up. For the quality of the dress, (and the retail price), this bummed me out.

I rented both the 2 and the 0. Chose the 2 because the arm holes and waist on the 0 were just a hair too tight to be comfortable all night. At 5'8" it was also on the shorter side for me personally but I wore flats and was comfortable.

Great dress. Runs small

I ordered the Cynthia Rowley Coral Reef in a 10 and 12. The 12 couldn't come so this Cynthia Rowley was included instead. It's pretty much the same, just a different print. The 10 and 12 fit similar, with a little more room in the back/bust in the 12. Lately I've been wearing a size 10, so sized up for length, but length was still the challenge for me in this dress. I have a long torso so the waist didn't hit me low enough and as a result, the dress was way too short to be appropriate even with opaque stockings. If I sat down, it wouldn't cover my tush. While I couldn't wear it, I can say that the material was thick and beautiful. The flare skirt was super flare-y and playful, and the lines made it an elegant silhouette.

Fun dress and loved the pockets! However was a bit tight in the bust and hard to zip.

I rented this dress really last minute for Thanksgiving! I LOVED it! I have rented several Cynthia Rowley dresses before and this was one of my favorites. Her clothes definitely run small.

I absolutely loved everything about this dress-the fabric quality is incredible and very thick, it really cinches in at the waste, colors are vibrant, and it is perfect for petites! I was glad that I read the reviews first about sizing as it does run small-I am generally a size 0 in dresses and the 2 was pretty snug and a bit tight in the chest area if you are busty. It was a perfect length on myself as a petite, so it may be pretty short for someone taller. I wore this to work with flats but am planning on dressing it up with heels to go out! Would definitely rent this one again-would be great for a wedding guest!

fit was perfect. loved the pockets.

I'm 5'1", an hourglass shape and ordered this for a wedding. This dress was entirely too short and flares out a lot more than I expected. I love love love the fabric and colors. Disappointed this didn't work for me.

This dress is so classy and cute! I love the print and it truly fit like a glove with a great flared skirt. I am a true zero, and I love that this really flattered my body shape. Would totally rent again.

Adorable dress! Runs small in waist

I rented this for an awards ceremony at work. The material was nice, the top was snug and I had to size up. I felt the skirt was a little short & poofy. I ended up wearing black tights with high heel booties, so I was fully covered. Best part of the dress is that it had pockets!!

Fit tight on the chest and apparently not just on me, the seam was torn a bit. RTR gave me the okay to have a seamstress make the repair before wearing. It was fun and perfect for an engagement party.

I ordered a 0 which is my usual size and it fit perfectly, tight around the torso/waist. It's great for pear-shaped figures! I liked the nice jacquard material of the dress. However, the material gives the dress an almost stiff-like voluminous quality on the bottom, definitely poofs out more than in the website's photo. I was very self conscious walking around because I couldn't feel the dress against my legs. I also had to be careful when I bent over because my underwear could show. It wasn't because the dress was too short (it hit right above the knee) but because of the material, it was stiff and poofs out so the fabric didn't just rest against my thighs. Overall, it was a pretty dress but I wouldn't recommend it for an event with dancing.

I absolutely loved this dress but could not get a size that fit. I normally wear a 10-12 but the 12 in this dress wouldn't zip once I got to my chest. I'm 5'3, 140 lbs and 36C bra. Hope this helps. It really would have been fabulous though if I could have gone up just one more size. Sadly 12 is the largest size.

I'm a tall girl, so am used to things being a bit short - but this was beyond! It's a cute silhouette - but the extreme flare of the skirt coupled with the length made the hem come up so high my whole behind was exposed! Rented as a potential for my best friends rehearsal dinner - if it had fit, would have been cute - the fabric and pattern is beautiful!

The pattern is great but I recommend sizing up, this dress is very tight in the bust. The dress is also short so its probably not a good one to rent for work.

This dress definitely runs small. Thankfully I chose the 12 as a back up but even the 12 was snug! For a dress that details at $500, I was pretty pissed at how flimsy the zipper was. The stylist says its for any cup size and while she may be correct, I'd warn girls with a full bust (like me!) this dress pancaked them a bit. Because of the snugness, the skirt on this pushed out more than expected, and kind of made me feel like a cupcake. I will say there was room to dance and room to eat! Beware it is short on girls over 5'5. Overall, however, this dress was both ceremony and reception appropriate and I got compliments on the look of it! Pair it with simple gold jewelry and nude heels and you can go anywhere!

loved the dress but was too small.

Great fit. Great length. Wonderful fabric. Many many compliments.

The dress runs slightly small, so the 4 was perfect for me. It was super flattering, fairly comfortable, and didn't stretch out by the end of the night like some fabrics that aren't as high quality. Speaking of the fabric, it is thick but breathable--perfect for a fall wedding! I am 5'3" and the length was perfect. It may be a little short on anyone much taller. Will definitely be renting again!

perhaps this needed to be steamed, but the dress was far too poofy. it was like a cupcake. i've worn a few other rowley dresses that are this style and not one has fit so oddly. i'm typically btwn a 2 and a 4 but always a 4 with rowley. the waist was a tiny bit tighter than i rem, but i cldve easily gained some weight. either way, the pockets were nice, materials and design were interesting, but maybe because it was thinner or a diff structure i found it to be unflattering.

Beautiful dress. Well made. Has a full skirt (more full than on the model). Loved it.

Loved the print/fabric of this dress; didn't love the silhouette. The skirt has a pretty dramatic flare to it, and it just wasn't what I was going for. Runs true to size - I rented the 2 after reading some of the reviews that said it runs small, and it was a little too large.

The fit was almost perfect,but it's worth noting that the heavy brocade fabric causes the dress to poof out a lot below the waist.

While absolutely adorable, I was a little disappointed with the sizing. I usually wear a size 6 in dresses, skirts and bottoms. I am a size 4 in most tops and sweaters. For some reason, I had to size up to a size 10 in order for the top of this dress to fit comfortably. This made it a little, too roomy in the hips and bottom. Since the dress is already bell-like, it didn't make that big of a difference. I highly recommend sizing up. I enjoyed the dress, but I'll remember to size up the next time I rent a Cynthia Rowley dress.

This dress is awesome! It's comfortable, the texture is great, and the cut is stylish.

Very cute with a great fit but runs 1-2 sizes small. Very short. Almost too short for work (and I'm a short girl). Would have been perfect if it was one inch longer. Still very cute and fun.

The dress is gorgeous and so is the fabric. Unfortunately, I could not wear it since it was so short.