Name: Downtown Shine Dress
Brand: CYNTHIA STEFFE
SKU: CY13
Price: 50 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (77 reviews)

One of my favorite dresses ever: the sparkle on top is delicate and eye-catching without blinding people. The skirt has adorable structure and useful pockets. Loved how the top is boxy at the waist, but fits close across the chest. 

I wore this dress to a NYE event and everyone loved it! I ended up wearing the 6, the 4 was too tight on my chest. The dress was comfortable and stylish - no complaints! 

Very comfortable for dancing on new years. I got a ton of compliments and the pockets were fantastic.

I was excited about the dress but it did not fulfill my expectations.  It was not my most favorite RTR dress.  The sequins under the arms did chafe a bit after 3 hours (which other renters commented as well).  The length was perfect and I loved the pockets.  I felt the top, though, was a little long and, consequently, did not give much definition to the waist.  It tended to rest on the billowing skirt and gave a very "blocky" look.  I'm 5'10" and had this problem--I think this would be even more pronounced if someone was shorter or short-waisted.  My husband said it looked fine but agreed that I've rented better.  If the top was just a couple inches shorter it would have had a totally different look!

Loved this dress! Super flattering once on and received lots of compliments! The ribcage area was VERY tight and was the only uncomfortable part of this dress, so size up for sure if you have a wider torso. Loved that it has pockets and that I was able to wear a regular bra with it! 

Super cute and comfy dress! The sequins can be scratchy on your arms so I wore a leather jacket over it for most of the day. It still looked great!

I am between a 10-12 and I went with size 12 which fit perfectly!! The sequins did not bother me at all! It went great with black tights for the cold weather! Sucks you in in the right places! 

I'm between an 8 and a 10. The 10 was perfect. I have a wider rib cage and the 10 was snug around the waist. 

First timer here, so convenient! This dress was beautiful! Very tight along the high waist band, almost couldn't squeeze my belly into the 6 but I soldiered through it. Would rent this dress again but would need to go up another size. 

The fit was great and she loved the pockets on the side


I wore this for my 40th Birthday Bash! I got so many compliments, it was so flattering. Definitely an "It's My Party" dress! I felt great in it. The only flaw is that the sequins rubbed against my inner upper arms by the end of the night. But it was a long night!! Would definitely recommend it!

as a new mom, I wasn't sure what size I was going to be and was very nervous about the fit but it was perfect for my reunion! very flattering and hid the areas that needed to be hidden. the sequence didn't rub under my arms at all and the pockets are a huge plus!

This dress fits beautifully if you're not overly chesty. I was nervous that the shape of the dress would look boxy on me. But my go to A-line silhouette wasn't edgy enough for VH1s Hip Hop Honors. This dress was just so well constructed that it was both edgy and flattering. Plus, I mean it's a dress with pockets which gives it bonus points. I got compliments on it all night.  

I could have worn the 10 comfortably but felt it was too big in the top so I wore the 8 and just couldn't zip it all the way comfortably. Like other girls said, the overlay did cover any "secrets" well. The sequins did snag a few times but nothing terrible. Really liked this dress and got great compliments. 

Such a fun and flirty dress! Would definitely rent it again. Both 8 and 10 fit but proportions on 10 looked better with full skirt and crop top.  LOVED it!

Arms holes are a little tight and the sequins rub a bit but the pockets and the convoy bottom half of the dress make up for it!

I wore this dress to a quinceañera party. After reading the reviews I was a little skeptical because they said the beading on the top hurt their arms. I personally did not have any issues with it. Love the detail on the top. Skirt has pockets (perfect for keeping your phone with you while you dance the night away). Definitely an A+ dress. 

I ordered the dress extremely last minute for a high school theatre awards show. So I just picked a cheap dress that would probably look decent on me. The zipper is on the side of the dress and I definitely had to look for it. I wore a size 0 (I'm 5'6) it fit great!! The dress isn't necessarily flattering, least favorite dress I've ever ordered but not awful. However, the pockets were adorable!! 

Cute dress and flattering to my body shape. Horrible zipper--couldn't have put it on alone. Scratched my arms, but that was expected. Wore to my sorority's masquerade themed formal. I wasn't impressed with this dress and wouldn't recommend it. 

The photos look like the top is stubs but it's sequence. Rubbed under only one arm. Great dress! I have a large rib cage so it was hard to zip but this is common for me. 

I loved this skirt! It flairs out a lot more than it looks like in the model's photo! It even has pockets! This is a perfect dress for a fancy night out. I had a small issue with getting the zipper to completely zip, but the top flap hid it, so it wasn't an issue the rest of the night, which is nice. I loved the sparkle and shine this dress had although if your skin is at all sensitive, I would be careful wearing this dress. After a few hours, my arms were starting to get irritated from rubbing against the material.

This dress is REALLY cute - VERY comfortable - has pockets.  The side zipper starts from under the top sequined piece - so it was a little tricky for me to find at first - but once you know where to look very easy to wear.  The top part of the dress is actual sequins (since when I rented the dress I couldn't actually be sure of that - thought I would mention it).  For curly haired girls - this sequin dress is actually gentle on our hair - my hair never got caught in it when I was putting on the dress or anything - only needed help with putting my coat on (had to lift my hair up FIRST - then put coat on) and when I was taking off the dress.  It's not the most figure flattering - so if that's what you're looking for don't rent this, but it's a really pretty/cute dress- very shiny. I wore it for my birthday - hubby took me out for dinner and a show - absolutely loved the dress - would highly recommend and would rent again.

This dress was very pretty.  As others said, the sequins did bother under my arms but other than that, no complaints about the dress!  It was a little short but I wore black tights and it looked great.

I rented this dress for my sister's bachelorette party, and it was a no muss, no fuss experience. The dress was beautiful and fun, perfect for the occasion. I got several compliments from the other ladies.  The only reason I didn't give this a perfect score was because the top was a little loose, and I got a couple scratches from the pretty sequins on the side. But I'm sure with the right fit, it wouldn't be an issue!

I'm on the tall side at 5'7 and while the size 2 fit better around my body, the length was way too short. It looked baby doll. The 4 was a bit big around my top but I needed it for the length. It ended up looking great, with just the right amount of sparkle flair. Also loved the pockets. The material does not have the most luxurious feel, but you can't tell when it's on. It's comfortable and fun to wear. 

I've been eyeing this dress for awhile and was excited to finally have an event to wear it to! I rented both the 4 and the 6 but went with the 4 since the top seemed a tad bit shorter. I loved wearing this dress, it was the perfect bit of fun yet sophisticated. I would've given it 5 stars; however, the sequins REALLY started to bother the inside of my left arm after a while, so be prepared. Otherwise, it is so pretty and perfect for all sorts of occasions! Rent this dress, you won't regret it! 

The fit was pretty much to size. The only reason I went up a size was because the zipper was tight about the rib area and wouldn't give. 

Pros - Pockets, flowy bottom (if you have a little extra junk in the trunk), and perfect for a semi-formal occasion
Cons - Sequins rubbed against my skin and irritated it, zipper was caught around the hemline, and the dress fit tight around my ribs

Super cute! I rented this for my birthday dinner and it was perfect! I received so many compliments. I paired with tights and suede pumps and a simple black clutch. The dress was a little tight on the ribs/waist for me (per usual) maybe could have gone with the 8 but I did not order that size for my back up. Overall, great dress for any occasion! 

The dress was great. I am 6'0 (booties) and without black tights the dress would have been too short to move comfortably in. 

Great fit! Only con was that the sequins can sorta irritate your arms while dancing... Though maybe I just have bad dance moves :)

I loved this dress! I wore a size 0 (I'm 5'0") and it was true to size. The length hit right above my knee. It was super cute and a fun style for NYE with the sparkles on  top. I received a ton of compliments and would definitely rent this dress again! 

Loved the top, very flattering in the shoulder area.  Also love that it has pockets!

The dress fit like a dream! pros- it was fitted in exactly the right spot for me...and got looser where I needed it to (hips)! cons - my clutch got hooked on one of the sequins during a photo. 

Tight around the chest, Waist down is flowy.

This dress is easy to wear. It's black satin (with pockets!) on the bottom and gold sequins on top. I wore it for a holiday party. Overall I didn't feel like it was a jaw dropper or super flattering, just ok. 

Downtown Shine Dress

CYNTHIA STEFFE

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