Dress The Population

This dress was beautiful and easy to wear. I chose it for a friends beach wedding, the L might have zipped up and fit but I didn't want to feel like a sausage all night. I felt beautiful in this, got raves over it all night long and just purchased the dress to own. Great dress!

When I first received this dress, the first thing I noticed was how elegant and expensive it looked. It definitely had more of a "wow" factor than a typical cocktail dress I would wear to a wedding. My husband and mother-in-law agreed when I tried it on. The length is beautiful. I love tea-length dresses. However, if you are petite, this might not be a flattering length. The lace is just so beautiful, and I received compliments from random strangers the night of the wedding when wearing this dress. Cons: I suppose it's not really a "con," but when renting this dress you should be aware that it runs small (in my opinion). I agree with the other reviewers that the top is snug! I was surprised when I tried it on because I am a pretty firm size XS or small in tops. This was noticeably more snug than anything I've tried on in awhile in that size. If you are very curvy or have a large chest, this is not the dress for you. Would be gorgeous on a small chest! I am a 34C due to nursing my 4 month old, and this *just* fit me up top. I did not have an inch to spare! I almost didn't wear it and had a backup sent from RTR, but decided to wear it anyway because it felt more comfortable as I wore it around and it was just too beautiful to pass up. However, I probably had a little more cleavage than smaller-chested women would have. I didn't mind the bit of sex appeal, though! Otherwise, it fit great in the hips and shoulders. I am 5'5" and around 127 lbs currently. Normally a size 2 or 4, though more of a 4 these days since having my second baby. If your body type tends toward less curvy and you need a pretty dress with the "wow" factor, I highly recommend this one! :) You might consider getting a size larger, not smaller, for your backup.

I was very excited to get this dress but found like other reviews have said that the top is very small. The waist and hips run true to size but the top was very small and I could not even get it zipped.

The dress itself is beautiful and was perfect for my company holiday party, but the fit just wasn't quite right for me. As others have mentioned, it runs small in the mid section. I consistently wear a size 4 (or small) in dresses but I could not come close to zipping up the size small in this dress. I ended up wearing the medium which was still a little tight around my tummy (even with Spanx), but was a little lose around my breasts (I'm a 34A). I made it work for the night, but was disappointed the fit wasn't perfect. If you have a nice hourglass figure, I think it would be perfect but for my postpartum body it just wasn't quite right.

True to size. Plunge in the front was deeper than I expected but still very modest.

I don't usually dress up and never worn sparkles but this dress called to me. I was a little worried that the sequins would make this dress heavy on my shoulders but that was no the case at all. This dress is lightweight, comfortable, and fit perfectly.

Was very surprised the xl didnt fit me. Looks more expensive. Because of lengthn may look better on taller people.

It definitely runs small, so I'm glad I ordered the Large as my backup size. I am usually a Medium, or an 8 in dresses, but the L fit absolutely perfectly. I am 5'2" and 148 lbs, cup size B, and with a bra, my cleavage was unbelievable (looking back, I'd probably forgo the bra in the future, especially for a church event) - I wore a navy cardigan over top to cover my chest, and nude heels to complete the look. Cannot say enough good things about this dress - for $270 retail, I'm considering purchasing it myself!

This dress, while pretty, was very hard to get into. Smaller bodice than anticipated and the zipper was impossible (lace kept getting caught). Once I had it on, which took almost 15 minutes of terror, it was great, and very comfy, but it was not my usual experience with RTR. Perhaps this is better for less curvy gals. Still, everyone said I looked great and so I consider it a win.

This dress was super flattering and easy to dance in. I had strangers coming up to me all night complimenting me on it. Perfect for a winter/holiday time wedding with the navy sequins.

I never wear v-neck cuts yet this dress managed to be one of my favorites so far after renting 15+ dresses from RTR. While it was low cut, I didn't feel as if it were too riské for my company's winter party. I marked it as "true to size" because the fit was perfect, but I have a unique figure at 5'5", 97 lbs, and a 30D bust. If you have a larger ribcage, then I HIGHLY suggest sizing up. In addition to a great fit, I also loved the slight shimmer of the sequins and the longer sheer layer (which hit 2" below my knees) over the fitted mini dress. My only complaint was the zipper--as with most embellished dresses, it was a pain to get zipped over the seam at the waist!

Since I'm about 5'1", the dress ended up being more of a tea length, rather than what was pictured on the model. No bra was needed, which was a pleasant surprise, as I usually need one for most dresses. It had enough shimmer and glitter to be fancy, but was subdued enough to not outshine the bride and the wedding party. Comfortable to wander in, mingle, and snack freely. My only dislike was that it ran a bit smaller than described, but, luckily, the back-up was a perfect fit.

As other reviewers have said, the dress runs small. So I ordered a size medium and a size large. I'm normally a 4 or 6 dress size, and the medium would have fit if the zipper wasn't so crappy. There was plenty of fabric for it to zip, but the only angle the zipper works is impossible to achieve once the dress is on. I had two friends trying to help me, and everyone said it's the zipper. There's a place along the zipper where all these seams come together and the tiny zipper can't really make it over. The large zipped but was way too big. I didn't end up wearing the dress. Luckily, I had something in my closet that I could wear instead.

I rented this for a formal holiday party and I loved every single minute of wearing this dress. It has sequins all over but they are not blinding shiny (like those cheap dresses). It's more like a sheen to make you look like you are wearing liquid silk. So classy. The blue color is stunning. Do size up as the rib cage is tight. I usually wear a small and the medium fit comfortably but did not have extra room. I am short-waisted, and the tightest part hit above your stomach so you can still eat =D

While the size I ordered was correct, the fit was not consistent and could not be worn.

I wore this dress for a black tie optional wedding and it was perfect. Previous reviews said it ran small up top but I think it fit true to size. Such a fun, sparkly dress and I was sad to return it!

Fits small. Definitely size up!

I was impressed with this dress. The lace/sequins were beautifully done, and the fabric was thick. It did fit small, so size up, and I would not suggest this for larger chests. I'm small up top so it worked great. I also appreciated that I didn't have to wear spanks underneath.

This was my first RTR experience, after a last-minute invite to sit at the corporate table for our community's biggest charity gala. Thus is a dorky end-of night "shoot forgot to take a full body photo" but it was very comfortable for dinner and dancing! Like many reviewers, i found the zipper to be nearly impossible (even with help) but I was able to wriggle into it without unzipping it. I'm pear shaped and smaller chested, to this might not be the best choice for those with a bigger bust. Got lots of compliments and felt appropriately attired for the occasion!

I'm 5'7 and 170 and I couldn't even zip it up...guess I'm not the size I thought I was.

The dress fit perfectly and absolutely true to size - the straps were a good length, and I wore a regular strapless bra and it was completely out of sight. Would rent this dress again, it was beautiful!

Gorgeous dress and very comfortable. Luxe look and feel!

Very comfortable, very slimming! I danced all night in this dress and received endless amounts of comments!! I will definitely rent again!

It fits very well.. im 5'5 120 lbs im slim.. i have the extra small.. it fits well..

This dress is very unique in person and very pretty...however...the fit is off. I am 5'4" 135 lbs and I usually wear a small or 4/6 in dresses and I could hardly zip the Medium up. Did not wear.

It was tight on me around the rib cage as well as low cut. I wanted to wear a shawl over the top anyway so the low cut didn't bother me but with the tightness of the dress as well as the extreme stickiness of the zipper it was hard to get into this dress. I definitely couldn't have done it on my own so fortunately my husband was around to help. Once it was on though it was very comfortable and I felt very beautiful.

I didnt end up wearing this but it fit perfectly. Really pretty dress and good for petite but 34C/D sizes.

Very very small in the ribcage and chest area. It's a beautiful dress but I would only recommend for those who are smaller on top.

The dress runs small. I'm usually a size 4, with a D cup. While the S zipped up, I sadly could not breathe because of how constricting it was in the chest. The M fit better, although it could've been slightly more fitted in the waist. The dress was so charming, though, I wore the M anyway.

So obsessed with this dress - it was so comfortable. And i got so many compliments!

Beautiful dress! Color is stunning and flattering fit. I received so many compliments. It defintley fits small, i usualy fit between a Medium or Large. I am a size 10 and this dress fits tightly around my rib cage. I am 5'11" and a DD.

I received so many compliments. I loved it. It was very flattering without revealing too much. It was very comfortable and the material was thick and not itchy. I would definitely rent this again. Wish I could keep it.

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This is a lovely dress, and though I didn't wear it, I nearly did! This particular sample had clearly been a little loved by other renters with snags and a strange level of 'give' in the bust area. If I was a bit more blessed up top it would have been perfect, but alas the minor stretching in the fabric left just enough room for my insecurity to put it back on the hanger. Really lovely design and silhouette though!

This dress was gorgeous- fit really well and was a hit! Blue color is vibrant and gorgeous!!!

Wore this dress to a spring wedding. I usually wear a 6 and wore the medium. The top fit perfectly: the v was not too low and I didn't have any problems with it being too revealing. The bottom was a different story. I tend to be smaller up top than on the bottom and the nude lining was tight and kept riding up. It needed constant adjusting, which was super annoying. Also, not terribly flattering.

Loved this dress! So comfortable and flirty! So many compliments. I'm normally a 4 and the small fit perfectly. Great for dancing.

Fit was perfect. I ordered a L because of some of the reviews on here with a M backup, and the M ended up fitting much better.

Compliments all night in this one. Wore for a marsh gras themed casino night fundraiser and i was told all night I was the best dressed there. The pictures don't do this justice -the blue is a gorgeous navy/dark teal color. The M Fit like a glove. I'm usually between 4-6 depending on designer. I would have purchased this one but it was just starting to look a little used. I'm considering buying it new at Nordstrom as they now have it several colors.

This dress was beautiful on! The color is a great shade of blue. I am usually an extra small but did end up wearing the small. The plunge in front is low so keep that in mind. Major con for me was that the under layer was tight and would ride up my legs when I walked. It was happening with and without stockings. Every time I stood up I'd have to pull it down also. Very annoying! If the dress didn't look so good on I would have given it 2 stars because of that issue. Will use RTR again.