Name: Ayla Dress
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ77
Price: 40 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (228 reviews)

We went to a wedding in the Hamptons a few months after I had my first baby. I was nervous how this dress would fit through my torso and chest but it fit like a glove! The skirt was pretty flowy for thicker material. I received compliments on how great I looked all night!

I loved this dress, material was thick and didn't have much give but it made for a very structured and clean look. 

I loved the length. Being in my 30's sometimes I hesitate wearing a shorter dress but this length was perfect for me!

I felt beautiful and skinny! Lol

I've rented this dress for events 2 years in a row.  First for a high school reunion and next for a rehearsal dinner. It's classy but you'll feel cute. It's very flattering and high quality. The brand runs small, this one runs closer to true to size. I'm usually a size 2 or 4 and the 4 fit perfectly. 

Very flattering dress. I hate to give it back. I'll definitely rent this one again. 

I believe that I wore the size 10 in this dress, and it felt pretty snug. I'd say it's a little narrow in the cut. I'm a 34DD and it was tight in the shoulders, ribs and waist.  Please excuse the lipstick on my teeth in this photo.  

I loved this dress! With one huge draw back, it was very short on me. So short that I ended up not wearing it to my work holiday party, which I rented it for. Other than that the fit was great! It was very slimming on my body shape by being more form fitting on the top and coming out for on the bottom. The extra piece across the skirt also added a nice touch and I think added to it being flattering on someone who wants to cover up/slim down larger hits and thighs. Would have loved and considered buying if it was a few inches longer. 

The dress for great. I'm between sizes but was scared the size down was too tight. I received a ton of compliments and danced the night away!  

I wore this to a fall, beach wedding and the dress as perfect. It was not too short since I am 5'2". The size 12 was true to size. I would rent again 

The dress fit felt as though it was made for me. Comfortable, nice fabric. Could be dressed up or down. 

I loved this dress it made me feel very slim which I greatly appreciated. It was tighter in the bust than I would typically wear, so I didn't wear a bra with it. I probably could have done a size up, but it may not have been as great of a fit. The fabric is very thick and nice quality! 

The fit on this dress is perfectly true to size. Nice heavy fabric. Cut was just slightly asymmetrical to give it some flair. Perfect opportunity to make if your own look!

I loved this dress and wish I could have kept it! It fit perfectly, I was comfortable all night, and was also able to wear a regular bra with it. I've never worn Elizabeth and James - the design is so nice! Got compliments all night. And the navy was a nice color.

So the dress was absolutely gorgeous. One thing that I will say is that it is short. I'm short, but this dress is short. If I were to bend over, everything would've been out. I wore it for graduation, it gave me the look of professionalism with a twist. Overall, cute dress. Would recommend a size up if you have curves and full chest. 

The dress does run a little small. Material felt amazing and the cut was well done.  

Hugs you in all the right ways! A little short, but fit so incredibly well! Felt confident all night long! 

I've rented this dress twice for weddings, I love it. Heavier material was great for mid spring weddings when the weather was still cool. Flattering fit, even though it does run a little small. Received compliments all night! 

Found this dress last minute for a summer rustic wedding. It was very comfortable and cute.

I loved this dress! Super comfortable, especially because you can wear a regular bra. Normally I wear a size up in this designer but I wore my normal size in this dress. I got so many compliments and I felt great all night. 

I loved this dress and it fit like a glove! I'm barely 5'0 with curvy hips and it was form fitting in all of the right places. I would definitely rent again!

I ordered a 2 and 4 and ended up going with the 4. Fits true to size. 

Loved loved loved this dress! Great for petites. Only complaints were that the zipper tends to stick and it is a bit snug around the ribcage and stomach. Going up a size was more or less the same, so if you're concerned about those areas I'd move up a size or two. Wonderful navy color, stretchy, and keeps its shape well. Would love to purchase if ever given the option! 

I rented a size zero and it fit perfectly. The dress fit snugly through the bodice and flared beautifully at the skirt. I am on the shorter side, so the dress was a very professional mid-lower thigh length which is what I wanted. The fabric was also very good quality. I got multiple compliments on the deep navy color and the unusual, very cute hemline. My only complaint is that the zipper sticks, but I would definitely wear this again!

I'm 5'8", 155 lbs, hourglass shape. I wasn't sure if I could pull off this style of dress, I usually wear a sheath type, but WOW. This was so cute. A little short!! But so cute. I did wear a cami under it because the arm holes were a little big and showed my bra, and my strap kept showing which was annoying, but this really was a great, comfortable dress that was perfect for our day at the Kentucky Oaks. I wouldn't mind owning this one.

Rented this for work Gala event and received lots of compliments.

This dress was so flattering! Thick material that hit right in all the right places. Runs small, order a size up!

LOVE this dress.  Wore it to a grand opening cocktail party but this could definitely be worn to a formal event instead of the normal little black dress.    I wore a size 4 because the 2 was too short.  Fit wise, I didn't notice a huge difference in anything but the length.  I wore 3-4 inch heels.
Hugs all the right areas with a little give in the fabric.  Definitely will be renting again!  

Classy dress, I will be wearing this to a medical conference dinner. I paired it with tear drop earrings and necklace. 

I was unsure how I would feel about this dress because I thought the cut of the dress was a bit awkward, however after trying it on, I LOVED it. The dress itself fit really well and was incredibly comfortable. I got so many compliments on it throughout the night.

Classic A-line dress.  Nothing special. Looked nice. Very flattering, Did not seem to run as small as other Elizabeth and James dresses.

Overall the dress was perfect for the holiday wedding I attended! The material was so comfy and great for dancing. I put that it wasn't true to size because I often wear a size 6 but it was too tight and even the 8 was tight, but perfectly so. It fit like a glove. It could be quite tight for someone with a larger bust. I am 5'8" and I definitely wouldn't have been able to wear it without tights, but with thick tights it was a fun length! I would have liked if it were a bit longer. The size 8 fit was great and I would definitely rent this dress again! 

I was looking for something classic and that is exactly what I got. The fabric is on the heavier side but the dress is very well made. I typically wear a 6 but a friend told me that this brand runs small. I ordered a 6 and an 8. The 6 fit but I was more comfortable in the 8. It is a little short but it worked for me because I'm only 5'2". Highly recommend!

I surprisingly loved this dress. It was a back up for a back up. A dress didn't arrive, then they sent a back up but to the wrong location so this was a third back up and I had low hopes... but it was perfect. As is true with all E&J dresses, it runs small. The 2 fit great. The color is very pretty. Will definitely rent again. 

I got a ton of compliments on this dress. It is one of the most flattering dresses I have ever worn. Runs a tad small so go a size up.  

Cute dress! I rented two dresses and unfortunately I did not wear this one. But it fit great, but I needed something a little more fun for my event;)

I loved the cut and fit of the dress.  The material was heavy and high quality.  Most reviews for this designer say it runs small, but this style fit just like any other size 4.  Also, the length was great for my height at 5'3".  Very happy with my first RTR!

I wore this when I presented my Master's thesis. I'm very petite and this was my first E&J rental - it hit nicely above the knee (a must for my already short legs!) and was comfortably fitted. Loved the asymmetrical hem as that added a nice little touch to a relatively simple dress. I needed something that was professional but I could also go out later and not look stuffy. Great rental!

The dress ran true to size and I really loved being able to wear a regular bra with it. It is a little more plain than I hoped for so I wore a bold shoe to add some color. Everyone loved the dress but I wish it had been a little more jazzy!

I rented the 2 and 4 (I'm usually in between). I tried the 4 first and it fit perfectly, so I never even tried the other. The hemline was a little funny like another reviewer mentioned, but other than that, it was a great dress. It wasn't an attention getter, but was a safe choice for a "Texas tuxedo" attire event.

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