Name: Blue Melina Lace Maxi
Brand: Dress The Population
SKU: DTP11
Price: 38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (496 reviews)

i wore this to my prom in 2017 and havent reviewed it till now, it was pretty. looking back i wouldve worn something else but it was comfy and held everything in really well (i had big boobies at the time) not really stretchy but soft?

This dress ended up being too tight for me to wear to my event. It fit if I didn't want to walk....The hips were just so tight. If you are curvy this isn't the dress for you. Maybe more for ladies with tall, thin, straighter lines! It was very pretty but way more see-through than I wanted also. Just not for me. The other dress I picked was amazing though. 

Fits perfectly I don’t have the best shape my belly is not that flat but this dress fits soo nice that you don’t feel uncomfortable. 

The upscale-bohemian look was perfect for my friend's vineyard wedding. The lace has beautiful gold details, and the fit is flattering on anyone. I'm usually a small and did have to size up to a medium, though. Dress the Population dresses can be tight in the bodice. In my case, the issue was that my literal rib cage wouldn't fit into the small, even with my B cup breasts. The medium, however, fit like a dream.

This is another dress I bought on final sale after I rented it in size small a while ago and was super disappointed to see that it wouldn't zip. I am a true size 4 US or 8 UK in most brands, so a small usually works well, but not this one. Also definitely not for a large chest! Everything else is pretty about this dress. Color is not muted and there is gold thread running through the lace FYI. 

As others have mentioned, the dress is very long. I'm 5'4 and wore 6 inch heels to keep the dress from dragging. I also had to wear chunkier heels because my thinner heels kept getting caught in the lace. It also had more of a real undertones. Otherwise, it was very elegant looking and fit true to size. 

Needed a dress for a summer wedding and saw this one months ago. I've never rented before so was hesitant to try it. Finally pulled the trigger and thought I wouldn't be out too much if it didn't work. This dress was AMAZING! The previous reviews helped me determine which size was best. I got the large long and the large regular and ended up in the long. It was about an inch longer than the regular length, but overall the long dress was just in better condition. Received compliments all night! 

I've rented this dress several times over the past two years.  I adore it.  I think it's my favorite rental.  The last time I rented it, I decide to just buy it.  The zipper can be tricky, but it's worth it.  It's also worth sizing down.  I run between a XS/S in dresses and I didn't think the S looked nearly as good on me.  I barely fit into the XS, but it looks much better.  Also, this dress is LONG.  I'm 5'7, wearing heels in these pics and this is the regular.  

This dress fit like a glove. The small fit but  with a large check you probably have to go up a size. I did and the medium was perfect.  It was comfortable and I received a ton of compliments. Real classy dress

This dress was beautiful and ideal as a wedding outfit. I would wear it again and again however it definitely ran small and I had terrible issues with the zipper getting stuck, thankfully finally got it past the troublesome spot and it fit like a glove, definitely does run slightly small. Am usually a 0-2/XS, very thankful the back up size was included!!

It fit extremely well, was slimming, I got many compliments, and it was comfortable to wear! :)

The medium did not stand a chance at zipping but the large was gorgeous and fit like a glove. So many compliments, I bought it!

True to size, comfy and pretty.  If you are bustier, the girls will be on display.

I rented both medium and large...wore the large because the medium was a bit too tight in the hips.  Loved this dress!

I wore this dress to a summer wedding in Seattle. I had to wear the size up because it was right around the busy. Otherwise it was super comfortable and great to dance in. I got a lot of compliments!

Runs a bit small. Not stretchy at all.  But the dress is beautiful with gold linking.  Got many compliments! I'm 5'4 with 3.5 heels.  The length was perfect.  Didn't drag.  Overall really great ! 

Loved the fit and the fabric. Timeless and classy! 

I loved this dress so much that I can hopefully buy it in the near future. My boobs fit very well in this dress but my bigger boob had some issues but nothing that truly bothered me. I highly recommend this dress!

this fits TIGHT! i'd recommend sizing up. that said -- she is a total beauty. wore her to a black tie wedding and got so many compliments and felt glam all night. breathable and dancy!

Alittle tight in the chest area and i have a small chest i would size up. Im also 5'7 and i wore the long length which was perfect. got many compliments. felt amazing in the dress

I absolutely loved this dress and it fit incredibly well. 

Comfortable and classy! This dress was perfect for a wedding full of dancing. The length is a bit long so be prepared to wear a 3-4 inch heel. 

Gorgeous dress! Received many compliments on it. My only issue was I was torn between the regular and long length, after reading all the reviews I could from women my height 5'6" I opted for the regular length.. I even wore a shorter two inch heel and the dress still looked short. So for all the 5'6" ladies out there, rent the long unless you want to wear flats. It did fit like a glove and was comfortable to dance and move in, would definitely rent again. 

I usually wear a size 6 and chose the LL size to wear. I could've squeezed into the ML but it wasn't as comfortable and the bottom was a little dirty/worn. I wore a strapless bra with the LL but couldn't have worn one with the ML.  

That said, this was probably my favorite dress I've ever rented. The lace and gold detail is gorgeous. The length was perfect at 5'11 with a 1-2in wedge heel. I would rent this again!

This dress definitely fits small. I am a person who generally prefers smalls but can wear XS if needed, but I am so happy I got the SR because I never would have fit in the XSR. I wore a stick on bra but had a very hard time keeping it hidden with the dress, it's definitely built for no bra. The zipper is very finicky and you will need help to zip it up. The dress really doesn't have any give, so the curvier you are in the hips and bust, the harder it is going to be to get on. However, once the dress is on, it will NOT move, which was nice. It really was flattering on the bust, even if you have a smaller chest. the color is also a very nice, subtle blue and the gold detailing is beautiful. Truthfully, I thought it was much more flattering in person than in pictures. I don't think i would rent it again, but I was happy with it for the night! 

I loved this dress and received so many compliments throughout the night. It's the perfect dress for a summer wedding that's outside because although floor length the bottom half of the dress is sheer and keeps you cool. The dress is very comfortable for dancing the night away. The only trouble I had was finding a bra to wear. I ended up wearing an adhesive bra but the top of the bra sometimes poked out so I would readjust. 

Gorgeous dress. The nude lining was a little short on me, and very tight (I had to wear the extra size up because the lining was so tight) and rode up constantly. But that was the only drawback. It wasn't too heavy for a long dress. And it has a gold thread detail that you just can't see in any pictures. 

Overall, this is a wonderful dress! I teeter between a size 8 and 10, so the LR fit like a glove. The only difficulty with this dress was obviously the cleavage. Don’t bother purchasing boob tape because it didn’t work with this dress; I ended up having to pin it back some which helped a ton.

Loved this dress so much but a bit small, so I had to size up. Typically I wear a 6 and had to wear a large.

I wore the medium when I've always worn smalls from RTR. Luckily other reviews led me to size up, which was perfect. The dress was easy to wear for a summer wedding and I got many compliments. It's a little more special than your average dress for a wedding. It's very low cut, so those with smaller busts would do best. I used stick on bra cups instead of a bra and used some fashion tape to keep the bust area in place. Overall, I highly recommend this dress for any formal event, but remember to order a size up!

Before I even walked into the wedding venue I had multiple people ask me about this dress. This dress made me feel gorgeous and the fit was perfect! I wore the XSR because the XSP was not available. Length wise I would have definitely been a little better off with the petite but with 5inch heels the regular worked fine. (Definitely hit the floor with the hem but I don’t mind a floor length moment) The bodice was fitted, I never felt uncomfortable and the straps stayed put without digging into my shoulders. I’m about 5’3”, 98lbs and wore a 5” heel with this stunning dress. I didn’t want to take the dress off; and I loveeee my sweats and t-shirt so that’s saying something. 

I love this dress! I got so many compliments! It is light weight and easy to move in. It is snug in the waist so I am glad I sized up. I am 5'2" so the dress was long (I ordered regular length) but with heels the dress length was perfect. I couldn't find a bra that wouldn't show so I didnt wear one. I felt supported in the dress without one. I highly recommend this dress!

I loved this dress so much, it was perfect for a summer wedding and very comfortable to move around in. I received so many compliments throughout the day. The only slight downfall is the sizing, I would have loved to have worn the size medium as it was a much better fit and gave me a fantastic shape but unfortunately it was too tight on the bust so I had to size up, this meant that it felt like I was a little swamped in the material and the bust was quite loose. Something to keep in mind for the hourglass figured ladies. Overall I would highly recommend and I would rent again!

Flattering fit. The lace hid my spanx lines perfectly! I’m 6 ft tall but the dress was perfect length with flats. 

I loved this dress! The lace was so pretty and the silhouette very flattering. The app recommended a S for me but I could not get the lining over my hips... but the M fit perfectly! The dress is long but was ok with heels. 
I used tape since I couldn't wear a bra and danced the night away- highly recommend!

Loved it so much. Tons of compliments I almost bought it. Rented it for my sister who is an 8/10 but runs small and fit me great. I'm a 4/6. 

I got so many compliments on this dress! The low cut V neck was so flattering. 

Blue Melina Lace Maxi

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