Name: Colorful Canvas Sheath
Brand: Elie Tahari
SKU: ET13
Price: 52 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (82 reviews)

This dress fit well, and I received several compliments about the colorful pattern. There is not much give in the hips, so may not be a great choice for women with more of an hourglass shape. 

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Baptism, Easter, spring.  Beautiful colors.

I wore this dress to my rehearsal dinner and I loved it!  I rented the 4 and 6 and went with the 6 because my larger chest would not fit comfortably in the 4. Since I went with the 6 it was a little looser around my waist but it wasn't too bad and overall I really enjoyed this dress. I thought it was fun and a little different, but still white, so great for my rehearsal dinner. I would recommend!

The dress is beautiful, though the color is a little more subdued than I expected.  The fit was perfect, and the fabric is extremely soft and comfortable.  Unfortunately for me, it was freezing at the outdoor wedding we attended and I had to cover up this lovely dress with a (luckily matching) bright blue wool jacket for almost the entire event.  Bummer!

Loved this dress, super comfortable and above all really pretty!  I would rent this again. 


I rented this dress for a bridal shower that I was hosting. It was very appropriate for the occasion and I got a lot of compliments. This dress runs TTS.  

Thank Iris they are more of a red/burgundy 

Love the shoes you wore! Are they more of a red or brown/bronze?

This dress officially became my dream dress, it is the most comfortable thing to wear, I am actually considering buying it, if I find my size. I inner lining is soft and I didn't feel hot at all and this was Mexico in 90 degree weather! I received so many compliments! Definitely renting again!

Love this dress!! This dress fit like a glove and was the perfect combo of classy yet fun for veterinary school graduation. I cannot say enough good things about this dress, I loved it. I would buy it in a heart beat!! Only problem is it is hard to zip by yourself. Don't miss out on this one!

I am a bridesmaid for one of my college friends in July. We had her shower this past weekend. I chose this dress to wear! Everyone could not stop talking about the dress! I received so many complements I lost count! 

The dress fits extremely well, and the fabric is comfortable and easy to wear. I am always very self conscious wearing sheath dresses because I have wider hips. This one was perfectly fitted around the waist to make my hips lok fabulous! I will certainly rent this dress again!

This was my first rental (even though I already had one planned for a bach party in Florida) and I was very happy! The freebies were awesome and it came nicely packaged. The colors were not as bold/bright in person, kind of looked like the dress may have been a bit faded however if you didn't see an online picture than you had no idea! The fit was great, very true to size. Perfect length, may run a tad snug for those with a fuller bust. The only reason I wore a larger size than I normally do is because I wanted the little extra room since I was the MOH and needed to bend/move more. In pictures, it looked a slight bit larger but I needed it for what I was doing. The dress got a little wrinkled by the end of the afternoon but I am very happy with my purchase! I'm hoping my sassy bach dress leaves me just as satisfied!

This dress is a work of art!  It has some stretch to it that fits your curves and is a very flattering length.  I felt stunning and got lots of compliments from many of the other ladies attending this event.

This dress was incredibly comfortable, classy, and unique. The detail on the neck and waist make the dress very flattering. I got lots of compliments and did not want to return the dress! The stylists helped me pick the perfect size and backup size for my body shape since the size measurements did not match me perfectly. I ordered a 10 and 12 and ended up with the 12 because it fit better in the bust. It was great flying to a destination wedding without having to worry about transporting a nice dress. I have rented several times and this dress remains one of my favorite rentals. 

I'm  nursing, and at the time of this review was 5'6", 128 pounds, and wore a 30F. I loved this dress--it was perfect for the daytime bridal shower I hosted for a dear friend. I loved the modern print, and the conservative, extremely flattering cut of the dress. I received so many compliments! I wish I had ordered a 2 and a 4 rather than a 4 and a 6; I am not sure a 2 would have fit my chest, but the dress was too large on bottom. 

Wore to a family Christmas party.  The waist band snaps in the back over the dress zipper and if you eat too much, you might have to keep re-fastening it if you inhale too deeply. ;)  Fits great; the fabric is like a stiffer luxury cotton blend, which I really liked.  Love w orange heels but we were traveling and I was trying to limit my shoe packing to only a few pairs.  I think I need to stop rolling my shoulders down in pictures bc it makes me look top heavy, which I am very much not.

It fit like a dream & the cut was very flattering. The only con I had is the belt detail has snaps on the back, and my Husband kept accidentally unsnapping them while we were dancing- not that big of a deal, but something to be aware of :)

This was a really lovely dress. It was classy and conservative for a professional Christmas party, and definitely stood out in all the black and grey most people were wearing. The fabric feels very high quality, and the fit was pretty standard. The top may have been a bit tighter than other size 6s, but it fit perfectly on me with a thin bra (no padding). The lining of the dress was hanging down a bit, but tape was an easy fix. As usual, I got lots of compliments and questions about where I found the dress. Very fun!

I put "runs small" only because it's definitely form-fitting.  I didn't get to wear this dress to my occasion (it arrived late due to hurricane), but I have a feeling it would have been too uncomfortable for hours of wear.  I don't want to suck everything in all night.  BUT the dress is unique, gorgeous -- I loved it so much.  Hoping to have the chance to rent it again.  

This dress fit like a glove. It is perfect for a full bust. The fabric provides some give and was extremely comfortable to wear.  

As soon as I first touched the fabric, I appreciated that this is a fine piece of clothing. The satin lining also felt very luxurious. The brushstroke design worked well for September, as summer transitions to fall. I wore this to a business networking cocktail party and received several sincere compliments. It felt a big snug in the bust when I first tried it on, but with a thinner bra, it was perfect. The dress was cut in such a way as to discreetly hide the bit of tummy bump that still has stayed with me since my last child was born, hooray!

I rented this for my brother's rehearsal dinner. It was the perfect dress for the occasion!! Very comfortable and elegant!

I am also planning on wearing this to a wedding. I'm worried that it will be too "white" though and don't want to compete with the bride.  Did you feel comfortable in it?  Thanks!

You will not compete with the bride :) It's just a fun outfit that allows your personality to shine through.

Hi Kristen, this dress is definitely a printed style so you can easily wear it to a wedding. It's supper fun for a summer event. 

I received so many compliments at the wedding while wearing this beautiful piece of art.
I normally wear a size 2, but since most designer dresses run a little small, I decided to order a size 4. It was a little roomy, but it gave me some extra cushion around the waist for the reception so that I didn't have to worry about a pooch showing through. 
The cut is perfect for any shape or size. The dress does run true to size. 

I wore this for my project presentation for my Master's Degree. It loved the unique print! I struggled with finding "just-the-right" shoes; I ended up going with a patent leather red open-toed kitten heel slip-on, which looked lovely. My second Rent the Runway rental, and I couldn't be happier!


I got this dress for a wedding... but ended up wearing a completely different dress anyway...  I liked the fit of the dress - it was a little snug but very comfortable and anyone that is well endowed in the chest department would have difficult with this dress...  

Beautiful dress! This dress was perfect for my 4mo old's Christening ceremony! I had been searching for a colorful, classy dress that would POP in pictures, but still be suitable for church.  
My normal size 10 was not available, so I was amazed that the 12 fit. I paired it with my own gold circle earrings and blue suede heels.  I felt like a million bucks!

P.S. This dress is NOT WHITE! Definitely a cream/off-white dress...This may be due to all the dry cleaning that it's gone through, but that should be noted somewhere in the dress description.  The colors are also a bit dull, but you can't tell in the pictures.  

TOP FITS NICE,BUT IN THE AREA OF THE BELLY DOESN'T LOOK THAT GOOD SINCE I HAVE SOME HIPS AND BEING WHITE COLOR LOOKS WIDER THAN EXPECTED, ALSO WHEN I RECEIVED THE DRESS IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED IN THE AREA WHERE THE BELT SNAPS IT HAD SOME TREADS THAT WHERE LOOSE AND I FOUND OUT WHY, WHEN I TRIED ON IN THAT PARTICULAR AREA IS VERY TIGHT TO ZIP THE DRESS , FINALLY AFTER I GOT IT,  THE BELT WAS CONSTANTLY UNSNAPPING SO I HAD TO USE SOME SMALL SAFETY PINS TO AVOID THAT BELT CAME UNLOOSE, I GUESS I WAS NOT SO HAPPY WITH THAT SITUATION AND PROBABLY I REFLECTED,  SO EVERYBODY NOTICED MY SHOES INSTEAD OF THE DRESS , IN GENERAL GOOD and PRETTY DRESS BUT I WOULD NOT RENT IT AGAIN.

A little snug but overall fit very nicely.  

The dress was beautiful.  It was tight around my hips and thighs, but I have big hips and thighs.  I wish I would have gotten a size 10 due to this.  The tags on the back of the dress kept coming up out of the dress as well, which was annoying. Other than that, the dress was beautiful and worked out great for the occasion.  

The fit was perfect and the design was gorgeous... I didn't even have to get an extra size.. If sheath dresses are your style then this is perfect.. And the colors give you many colors to choose from for pumps to match.

This dress is elegant and simply classic. If you need a conservative dress for a function, this is it. The waist sits high and does not give so be sure to accurately pick out your size. The skirt had a comfortable amount of room and reaches your knees (I'm 5'7") and the top is of average size--as in, if you are really busty, consider going one size up. 

RTR is so incredibly easy and as a first timer, a great experience!  This dress was delivered in two sizes.  I am 5'9, 130lbs and muscular.  The size four was perfect for my broad back.  However, the skirt of the dress could have been altered to fit me better since it was rather loose.  But not noticably enough to not be worn.  The size two was too short in the body and rode under my arms too much.  Overall, I was happy!  

I rented this dress for my law school graduation and loved it! The dress was TTS and created a slimming affect throughout. The colors were vibrant and popped perfectly all day. I had a long day of celebrations to get through and the dress held up well the entire day! I paired the dress with red heels and received tons of compliments. Loved it!

Beautiful dress..even prettier on.It does run true to size,I ordered one size up,and it was too big for me.Next time I will order a size 6!

I'm a petite gal with size 4 hips and a size 2 bust, so even if they had a size 2 available, I probably would've still gone with the 4.  The design is beautiful, but you can tell the dress has gone through a few wears.  I can't tell if the colors were originally faded as part of the design or if it's a result of going through so many wears.  It was light and comfortable for a daytime wedding.

I received so many compliments on this dress.  It was unique and it fit so well!  I had a great RTR experience!  Thank you!

I felt chic, ladylike and crisp in this elegant yet fun dress. I received tons of compliments and was very pleased with the fit. The dress also stood up to a long car ride without getting wrinkled. I thought the colorful details would be a little brighter, but they looked absolutely great anyway. I wore this dress with gold sandals.

I was fortunate enough to have two bridal showers thrown for me I wore this one for the second, knowing it was going to be more of a formal and traditional shower.  (FYI I wore the Kate Spade Bow Tie dress for my other shower and LOVED it).  This dress is sophisticated and comfortable.  The length was dress for having to sit in a chair and open gifts in front of people - I definitely didn't want something that would be short and ride up, this stayed put and I felt very ladylike.  The waist cinches in beautifully and I felt very tall and long.  A few other reviews said it had room in the chest but I found the opposite.  I'm a large B/small C and thought it was pretty tight in the chest - though, still perfectly comfortable.   I would definitely recommend this dress for a fun but classy event.

Unfortunately, the dress that I chose for my daughter's bridal shower arrived in perfect time but the sizing was smaller than I expected. 
I contacted RTR and was offered an OVERNIGHT dress of my choice to replace this one. Unfortunately, I was traveling the day before the event so I could not accept the offer. 
I returned the dress the day after I received it and accepted a credit for my next rental
The staff of RTR went above and beyond to remedy my situation.
I will continue to use RTR for my special occasion dressing.

uber comfortable.  extremely flattering.  i'm tall and have gained about 10 pounds over the past 6 months.  i've always been a bit bottom heavy, and this dress knows how to fit an ample bottom.  it's lined, and comfortable, and a little stretchy.  perfect length.  i have nothing bad to say.  well, only that i had to return it!

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