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Dress The Population

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Product Details

This elegant floor-length gown by Dress The Population features a romantic rose pattern on a dark background, offering a sophisticated yet bold statement. The open back adds a touch of allure. Pair with gold jewelry and strappy heels for a complete evening look.

 

Materials and Measurements

Black floral (80% Rayon, 20% Nylon). Gown. Sleeveless. Crew neck. Back zipper closure. 60.5" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XL

The model is wearing a size extra small and is 5'11".

If in between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (118)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small (38)
True to Size (56)
Runs Large (11)

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Kaylan 's reviews
April 15th, 2025
WOW

Stunning dress for a spring wedding in Chicago. It was a little snug but was able to not wear a bra from compression. I would size up if you're in between.

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Sammy's reviews
January 3rd, 2025
Gorgeous for the Holidays

Stunning dress, especially for the holidays! As someone who's self-conscious about their "belly pooch," I was surprised by & in love with the way this fit. It was figure-hugging yet it skimmed over all the right places. The length and fabric gave it a vintage feel. The back is also gorgeous with a low cowl, though you can't wear a standard bra with it. Overall, would highly recommend renting this!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Morgan's reviews
December 27th, 2024
Loved this dress!

Perfect winter wedding dress! The back is amazing.

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 118lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 24th, 2025
Classy and beautiful!

Slightly hard to get in, but once it’s zipped, perfection. Lots of compliments and it’s super classy! I’m 5’3” and I wore 3 inch heels.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36H
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
November 5th, 2025
A little small, but fits great once it’s on!

Tricky to get on because it ran a little small. However it was super gorgeous and fit perfect once it was on! Wore to a romantacy-themed gala :)

Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 188lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 3rd, 2025
LOVED this dress!

I wore this for a fall wedding in northern Michigan and it was perfect! It’s definitely a “just right” fit, but fit my athletic build wonderfully (I am typically a size 12 in dresses, and the XL was great). Not much stretch or give in the fabric, but not in an uncomfortable way. I received compliments all night, and may even consider buying it from RTR to keep in my closet for a future event!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 193lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 31st, 2025
Obsessed!!

Wore this to a wedding and was showered in compliments all night!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
October 28th, 2025
Such a great dress!

Used some boob tape for support, but a beautiful dress! Fit great

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Tatyana's reviews
February 24th, 2025
So elegant, would rent

Such a gorgeous cut on the back, form fitting, and the materials look luxurious. The small fit me just right and I’m a 4. Am only 5’0” and with standard ~3 inch heels it was a good length.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 19th, 2024
Gorgeous Dress

This dress was perfect for a black tie wedding at an art museum! The open back was amazing and got lots of compliments. It is not stretchy material so sitting was a little uncomfy at first but that is the only complaint.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Cynthia's reviews
April 30th, 2025
Loved!!!

I got so many compliments even from strangers on the street! The best part was you don't need a bra!

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Lynn's reviews
February 7th, 2025
Cute dress

Fit was TTS, but there isn't a ton of give in the fabric and hips. I loved it.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Anisha's reviews
January 14th, 2025
Great holiday dress!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Stacey's reviews
January 3rd, 2025
Beautiful. Form fitting.

A tiny bit snug on thigh

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
November 22nd, 2025
Great timeless dress

this was the final choice for a black tie wedding. ended up stying with a red velvet belt from amazon. very comfortable and easy to wear all night!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Nina's reviews
November 13th, 2025
Literally SO stunning!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 106lbs
Browse Nilofur's reviews
November 13th, 2025
Beautiful fit and dress

Rented this for a formal gala. Gorgeous fabric, fit was great. Loved the open back. Length was good with a smallish heel. I’m around 106 lbs and there was def enough wiggle room in the XS but not too loose that it looked off.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Marissa's reviews
November 13th, 2025
Sophisticated wedding option

I ordered a size up and am glad I did - it was comfortable, stylish, and the velvet feels super nice.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Meg's reviews
November 12th, 2025
Beautifully made dress, as are most dress the population!

that didn’t require much jewelry as the dress itself was gorgeous. The dress photos very well highlighting the red and gold velvet Has a low back, so not likely to wear a bra with it unless you have one of those fancy skims ones that has the low back

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Megan's reviews
November 12th, 2025
Stunning

This dress was so perfect for a BTO fall wedding. The details of the flowers were beautiful and the draping of the dress in the back was amazing. The side zipper was a bit challenging and it is a bit snug in the thighs if you’re trying to drop it low while dancing, but otherwise highly recommend!

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Rachael's reviews
November 10th, 2025
Beautiful but snug!

So pretty and the back makes the dress! I’m usually a size 6 and the small was a tad too snug but the medium was too big, so I ended up wearing the small. The dress has very little give so if you’ll be doing a lot of sitting prob not the best one but I was mostly standing so it was okay. It’s gorgeous though!

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Helena 's reviews
November 9th, 2025
Nice dress! Great for holidays

Fit well but a bit tight in the thighs even though I do not have a lot of curves there haha. No stretch.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 28th, 2025
Beautiful classy gown!

I am 5’7” 140 lbs and this medium size fit me perfectly! Tons of compliments! The back is the eye catcher. ☺️

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Stacy's reviews
October 21st, 2025
So many compliments for this Fall wedding!

I LOVED wearing this dress as the mother of the groom. I got SO many compliments on it, I think it was perfect for this Fall wedding in Colorado. The fit was perfect for me. One thing to be aware of is the zipper is a little difficult at the seam, but it zipped on just fine when it was time. Highly recommended, just beautiful!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Victoria 's reviews
October 19th, 2025
Love the back!

This dress is so pretty and unique. I ended up need to size down to a 0, because the shoulders and waist were a little too loose. The back is so pretty and the pattern is so elegant. I was worried it was going to be too long, but the length was perfect with a 2 inch heel. Swapped for the xs and the fit was much better. So so pretty!

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 28C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 29th, 2025
Crowd stopper!

The most perfect dress for being a guest at a formal, black tie wedding. The brides grandmother even asked me if she could have it. I didn’t get any good pictures of the back, but it was such a key point of the dress. Would wear again 10/10

Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 24th, 2025
Gorgeous dress

This was perfect for a formal military dinner I attended with my husband. I'm on the tall side, so I wished it was about 2 inches longer, but for average height folks it should be just right, and not too long for someone more petite to wear with taller heels. It was comfortable to sit in for the dinner, and not too restrictive.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Kaitlyn's reviews
February 10th, 2025
Compliments on compliments!

Wore this dress to a black tie awards dinner and it was great for the winter! I ordered the small and medium and chose the medium because it fit well on my hips. However, the bust was a little bit too big. Other than that, material was great and absolutely loved the back. Was a hit!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Carrie 's reviews
February 2nd, 2025
The back makes the dress!

The draping in the back is beautiful! I wore a necklace that draped on my back and the look came together exactly how I hoped.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
January 31st, 2025
Showstopper!!

I wanted a velvet dress for a winter gala I was attending that still had structure and this dress fit the bill. I wish I’d gotten a picture of the back because it deserves its own moment. The colors are gorgeous and catch the light beautifully and the drape in the back is perfect for hiding snacks. Just Kidding! There’s a slight mermaid cut that I don’t notice that makes moving in the dress really easy even though it’s very firm fitting and there is NO stretch to the fabric. The only negative is the seam running across the bodice was pretty tight on my ribs and made zipping the dress a bit stressful. Again, zero stretch/give to the dress but once it was zipped up it fit like a glove. There’s no way I could have zipped it up on my own though. So happy it worked out because it’s exactly what I wanted for the event. I would say this fits true to size. I had plenty of room in the bust, probably due to the open back. I’m about the same measurements in hips and waist so I had a little extra room in the hips so it might be a little snug on someone who is more pear shaped.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 190lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 11th, 2024
Gorgeous for a winter wedding!

The red and green velvet florals were perfect for a December wedding! I got so many compliments and this dress was simply gorgeous.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
December 11th, 2024
I’d love to buy the dress!

Dress fit like a glove, perfect with low back shapewear. It was comfortable to wear all night for a company holiday gala. I got compliments on it all night. The length was perfect with some kitten heels just dusted the ground and the open back was beautiful. It was passed well enough where I didn’t need to wear a bra.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
November 26th, 2024
SNATCHED.

Beyond good. Hugs your body in all the right places, but you might now be able to sit there’s no stretch! The colors & fabric are so high quality and luxe, perfect for holiday events.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Maria 's reviews
January 18th, 2025
4.5

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Katy's reviews
December 17th, 2024
Tight on wider hips

Loved this dress - I ordered the next size up to try it for an incoming wedding. I couldn't zip it all the way up because it was too tight on my hips.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Runs small

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 28H
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Gera's reviews
December 11th, 2024
Stunning!

I've been looking for a dress for my husbands 40th birthday party, and I think this is the one! It's been increasingly difficult to find something that isn't mostly polyester or polymer, but this is I think 100% viscose (poly liner). Like other reviews mentioned, not much stretch, but the small fit my frame well. 5'4, 135lb, 28G+ chest. I am able to sort of scoop my chest into place in this, but will probably wear boob tape for better support at the past. Def can't wear a bra with the open back, but from someone who can NEVER go braless, I think most people will feel supported and confident without bra in this dress.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Sade's reviews
October 14th, 2025
Beautiful and romantic

Choose a size according to your hips/waist! Size up if between sizes, there is no stretch to this dress. It was so cute, especially the back and my waist but it just wasn't the dress I chose.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 30th, 2025
no stretch!

gorgeous, stunning, show stopping (until you sit down)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Browse Alyssa's reviews
January 29th, 2025
Very pretty and elegant

The dress is beautiful, but runs on the tight side. I would size up if you’re in between sizes it was definitely not the most comfortable dress to sit in, but it was beautiful.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Caitlin's reviews
December 10th, 2024
Beautiful in theory

I loved the look of this dress on the model, but couldn’t quite make it work for me. I first ordered this in L, but it barely zipped and I felt super stuffed into it. I got the XL as a replacement and while it zipped easier, it still took some elbow grease to close over my waist/bust. I wanted to love it because of the bust coverage and elegant back, but the straps on the XL didn’t quite stay up well enough for me to feel confident wearing it & dancing in it all night. I think this dress would work beautifully on someone with a longer, thinner torso.

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