Name: Ernestina Lace Dress
Brand: Diane von Furstenberg
SKU: DVF37
Price: 84 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (107 reviews)

Wore this dress to a winter wedding in December. The lace was a little work down but overall I was happy with my selection!

I felt beautiful in this dress as a petite and curvy woman this dress made me feel long and lean! 

It was just at the knee for me and the lace cutouts contrasting  with the burgundy color was perfect done. The belt that came with it was essential to create shape within the dress.

I have a small top and larger hips, and it was pretty snug around the hips, though not uncomfortably or noticeably so (as far as I know).  I might have gotten a larger size for the hips.  It's either silk, or some type of silk-material, so it will cling to your body and show off lumps, etc., so if you're concerned about that, you might want to consider spanx of some sort.  All of that said, I loved wearing it and got so many compliments!  It was perfect for a relatively informal fall wedding.  Most importantly, it was comfortable to dance in!

This dress fits amazingly and looks so beautiful! In person the color isn't as quite that burgundy reddish tint its really like a dark plum , but beautiful none the less. 

This dress fits true to size. Definitely not as short as it appears on the model. 

Could not have been happier with my first RTR experience.. Both the 0 and 2 fit, but the 2 was a little too long for my petite height. Was perfect for the season and received many compliments!

It was difficult to get on because you have to dive into it with both arms. It is very tight in the shoulders. Once I got the dress over my shoulders, it fell very nicely and fit the rest of my body like a glove. The belt ties a little below your natural waist then drapes in the perfect spot to hide any gut from lots of holiday eating! The lace detail is extraordinary. The fabric is high quality and people asked where I bought the dress all night. I was able to wear a normal bra without it being too obvious through the lace. 

I wore this dress for a semi-formal company anniversary party. I ordered the 2 and the 4...there is not too much difference, but I would definitely say that the 4 was true to size. The uneven scalloped lace detail on the bottom is especially nice--you can see a little leg, but not too much. The only minor complaint I have is that because it lacks structure and is thin fabric (the sash totally defines the shape) it rode up a bit around the chest, and got a little wrinkly on the skirt, as seen in the photo. BUT the fabric is stretchy, so that was a nice surprise considering the fact that I always eat all available food when it's free. 

Loved the dress. Somewhat tight in the chest area but otherwise fit great. It came with the belt but i actually preferred not to wear the belt. 

Very comfortable, I belted because I'm bigger on bottom than on top so top was a little loose since I needed the bigger size for the bottom. 

I loved this dress! The model photo is an accurate representation of the fit, though it was obviously longer on me, which was fine. I loved the lace detail and the color. I wore it to attend a wedding in Georgia in October, so I wanted something that would fit the occasion and the season without being too hot or summery at the same time. I added a black sash to the middle instead of the oxblood-colored one, but I would definitely recommend this dress.

Although there was an unfortunate shipping error from RTR, they did everything in their power to get me this dress on time and also send a pair of earring and another option if this dress didn't work out! Talk about customer service! This dress is great, a little snug in the bust area but lots of dresses are on me. I had great range of movement, it wasn't too short or too long. Absolute class!

I wore this dress to a wedding in September and it was perfect. It's a relatively warmer dress because of the sleeves so it was nice for the evening because I didn't have to wear a coat or wrap. I ended up wearing some spanx and black pantyhose and I'm glad I did because the bottom of the dress was very fitted on me... But I do have big hips and a booty. The top fit me well- I am small on top. I liked the length- not too short for this tall girl. I wore it with the belt. I feel like without it the dress might looks baggy and strange. The only thing that was disappointing about this dress was the material. The lace was nice but the fabric looked a little cheap for my taste. I guess because its a DVF I anticipated something nicer. But all around I would recommend this style. I got lots of compliments and nobody else had a dress like it.

The material was thinner than I expected (spanx were necessary.) But overall, I loved the fit and got several compliments on the dress.  

This was my backup dress so I never got a chance to wear it. If I order it again to wear for real I'll probably order the size 2. 

Dress was very elegant and easy to wear. The lace was beautiful. The fit was a little awkward but I got use to it. The sash is a definite must since the dress itself does not have much shape. All in all a lovely dress for dinner date

No cons to this dress.  Falls perfectly, extremely comfortable. I danced the night away and didn't  feel constricted at all. 

The details were lost in the dark color; photographed much darker than what's shown online. 

I loved this dress. Not only is it beautiful, but it's very comfortable to wear. This picture was taken at the end of the night, so you can see that it does't wrinkle badly - and I sat for at least 1/3 of the 4 hr event.  My friends father even told me I was the most beautiful girl at the party!! ;-)
I ordered a sz 4 and 6.  The 4 fit pretty well, but I chose to wear the 6 because I was a bit more comfortable in it.  I'd put on a few extra lbs over the holidays and didn't have any spanx that were short enought not to show through the lace.  The material is beautiful but is very thin and it shows lumps and bumps pretty well.  The 6 flowed a little more around my lower half so I could wear it without the spanx.  Regular black bra works best (least noticeable through the lace) and there are strap holders around the neckline to prevent your straps from showing.  Great feature!

I loved the style of this dress! The lace detail gives it a very unique look. However, I was a little disappointed with the fit. The dress seems more like a shift, and even with the belt, it's difficult to achieve a perfect fit. If you're looking a dress that has room and is more forgiving, then this is the dress for you. If you want something more snug, I would opt for something else.

The fit is true to size, it's very snug and hugs your curves. I was disappointed the sash was not included, thankfully my sis-in-law had a white house black market belt to complete the outfit.  I received compliments from friends, family and random girls in the bathroom! The dress really is beautiful and great for special events in the winter time. I found myself pulling the dress down a lot and straightening out the top. My chest size was almost too big for the dress so I had some bunching issues. Overall, I would rent this dress again. I would go up a size, for proper chest fit, and find a sash! 

I have never seen anyone wear anything like this, and it stood out incredibly at a formal work holiday party at the Italian Consulate in NYC. The lace is so elegant that the little bit of skin just appears classy. Very fancy and INCREDIBLE!!! My mother is an embroidery and lace designer and she fell in love with this dress too! I wore a black belt for a little more definition, it wasn't too tight that I couldn't wear some stockings (because it was 20 degrees).  The material is silky with some stretch so it hugged very nicely. It has a thin lining as well. do yourself a favor and rent this!!!

This was my first experience with RTR and I am officially hooked. I am NEVER buying an expensive dress/ gown again! The dress came as promised, beautiful condition.
I had planned on wearing the size 8, but fortunately I also had the extra size 10. The 10 fit perfectly. It is a silk sheath, no zipper, so I had to wiggle to get it over my chest, but once it was on it looked like it was made for me. Incredibly elegant. The lace gives the dress something really special. In a sea of black and gray ensembles, the beautiful color really made a splash. I got compliments the entire night!
The length was perfect. 
I am a new RTR devotee!

I loved this dress! I wore this to a Grad School Masquerade Ball that had a Formal Attire dress code. Rather than wear a gown I wanted something short and comfortable. This dress is SO comfortable. It originally didn't come with the sash which was frustrating because it absolutely needs it to give the dress a little shape. It worked out though because I called Customer Service and they were so helpful and fast they shipped me one the next day! The sash transformed the dress completely and it was perfect for the night. The color was so pretty and the lace inset was amazing. It does wrinkle easily so beware if you're wearing it to an event you'll be sitting a lot at. Also, I would definitely recommend wearing some type of shape wear underneath to smooth everything out since the fabric is a little clingy. I would definitely rent again!! 

This dress was amazing. I really wish I could keep it! I got tons of compliments :) I think this dress ran fairly true to size. I usually wear a 6 but based on past reviews some said it ran large, so I ordered a 4 as the backup. I winded up wearing the 6 and it was the perfect fit. It does not come with the sash in the photo, but because of how it fit me, I winded up not needing a belt or anything with it. It was form-fitting on me, probably because I'm slightly pear-shaped. I could see though why shorter girls would say the dress was a little long. Being 5'9", it was the perfect length for me. It does wrinkle slightly if you are sitting for a while. Not a huge deal. Also, the lace cut-out across the dress came a little low for me, so I recommend wearing either a black or nude strapless bra with this so it's not noticeable. Highly recommend this dress!! Thanks again RTR :)

I ordered a zero and a two and ended up wearing the zero (at 3 months pregnant) so I would suggest ordering a size smaller than usual as this dress runs a little big. Also, although the dress is shown with a belt, it didn't come with one so keep that in mind. Overall, I adored this dress. It was comfortable to wear and I received so many compliments. I would highly recommend this! 

I usually wear a size 6 and was able to wear a size 4 in this dress because of the sleeve length and the length of the dress. I couldn't order a size 6 because they weren't available, so I ordered a size 4 and size 8 and because I'm 5'3", the size 8 was too long on me. The only disappointment I had with this dress was that it didn't come with the sash shown in the picture.

I loved the dress as it was sent however, it was supposed to come with a belt (and did not), which was fine for me as I am pretty tall so the length without the belt was perfect. The dress does wrinkle pretty easily as well. I would definitely rent from RTR again!

Where did you get your shoes? I love those with the dress!

Hi Katy -- thanks so much! You have to rent it... everyone needs to wear this dress once :)

They are the Laney Ankle Wrap Heels by Joe's Jean's 

Where do I even begin with this dress!? I rented it for a good friend's wedding in Dallas and it was just stunning. It was a late September wedding, so this was the perfect dress to transition to fall, but keep me cool enough in the hot Dallas weather.

The color is so rich and the dress is just subtly sexy bc of all the lace. I decided to wear the sash and tie it in the back to accentuate my waist, but I could see someone wear this as a true shift without the sash if you are more straight up and down.

LOVED IT.

Great experience with RTR all the way around.  The dress was a really beautiful shade of dark purple.  I had no trouble finding shoes and accessories that matched.  The dress was really comfortable.  I don't remember getting the belt with the dress (unless I just overlooked it in the packaging) - but, it looked just fine without it.  I would definitely rent this dress again! 

I loved the dress ! The color was perfect for fall and the lace was just the right amount of sexy. It fit true to size. I used a black velvet piece of ribbon as a belt to keep things simple.

My only problem was the length - rather long for us shorter girls ! On the model it was mid thigh... on me it was mid calf. But, I loved it nonetheless!

Loved this dress! I am typically a size 4, but I ordered both the 2 and 4 and ended up wearing the 2.  I wish I would have ordered the 0.  The dress was long and a little baggy.  It did not come with the wrap that is shown in the picture.  I used a thin black belt to tighten it up and make it a little shorter.   The color was also a little more plum colored than the picture of the model revealed.    Over all I still really liked this dress and it was really comfortable to wear all night at the wedding. 

I loved the color and the lace, but if I didn't have a black belt, I wouldn't have been able to wear this. I have worn a DVF 0 before without an issue. This dress was just huge! Also, wearing a belt helped to shorten it.

I thought it fit true to size, maybe a touch on the small size, but I didn't think it was too bad.

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