Name: Blue Phoenix Dress
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ100
Price: 45 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (288 reviews)

I got so many compliments on this dress I loved it but it absolutely runs small

I really liked this dress but I didn't wear it because the venue was outdoors and cold. This would be great in the summer. Very form fitting.

I can't say enough good things about this dress! It is *so* flattering-a highly classy cut with just the right amount of sexy with the bilateral cutouts. My husband was a *huge* fan, and I also received tons of compliments  from other wedding guests! Will definitely be renting this one again! 

Rented the size 6 for my 5th anniversary and loved it! You are not able to wear a bra, but the girls are secure in this dress! 
Beware the dress is very tight and form fitting. I found sitting and lifting my leg to get into an suv challenging. 5'4 137 lbs  

The reviews are spot on when it says this dress runs small. I was hesitant to order so much larger than my normal 0/2 or 2/4 but I'm glad I trusted the RTR ladies before me. I ended up wearing a size 6!! 
It was a beautiful dress. Got a lot of compliments. Loved how it was conservative but the side slits gave it personality! 

I read the reviews and saw that everyone went a size up then their normal, so I usually rent a 4 & and a 6 but for this one, I rented a 6 and 8. The 6 fit perfect (so I recommend trusting the reviews and going one size up from usual!). Great for a Summer wedding. Loved the cutouts on the side. Very form fitting and didn't have much stretch, so if you're looking for something with more give maybe this isn't the dress for you. I actually had a hard time getting in and out of the car because I felt like it was going to rip but the size 8 looked too big. If you intend on dancing the entire night though, this is a great dress!

Loved this dress... just the right amount of skin.  Very classy and sexy.  So many compliments and it fit perfectly.  Such a fun dress- I loved it!

I normally wear a size 0 but after reading reviews that this dress runs smaller than usual e&j dresses I ordered a 2&4. I had to get a replacement dress for the 4 but I was hoping the 2 would work anyway. It was so pretty on when I was standing, especially the gorgeous back, but I couldn't sit down.  The 4 would have been perfect. I ended up going with my replacement dress. 

This was SO FUN to wear and I got tons of compliments (bachelorette party in Vegas)! Love!!

I'm usually a size 0 but they ran out of a size 2 so I ordered a size 4. Size 0 was SUPER tight, I felt like a sausage. I went with a size four which was fine (maybe a little long), but I think a size 2 would have been perfect. Still, it was a GREAT dress and it crushed the wedding. Definitely recommend it!

I've got a small chest and big hips (35-28-41, if that helps any of you), so sizing isn't always the easiest for me; while I can fit a 4 up top, I definitely cannot below the waist. With that in mind, I rented this dress in an 8 with a 10 as a backup for my birthday, and it's a good thing I did- even with shapewear, the 10 was verrrrryyyyy snug (all photos taken after I'd eaten, so not the most flattering time, hahaha)
I loved the cutouts and the color, though - I paired it with the raspberry tights on a whim, and was really happy how it worked out, so I added the stole, too. Due to inclement weather, the dresses didn't arrive until a day later than planned, resulting in me getting them an hour before our reservations, which made for a very rushed time of getting ready. 

I can't say enough about this dress. Hands down, I wish I owned it! I read the reviews and went with larger sizes than I normally would and they were right. I'm typically a 4 and I ended up with the 8 since the 6 fit well up top but was a little too tight to be comfortable on the bottom. It has some stretch to it and overall is a simple but show stopper dress. No need for a bra, just used a few breast petals to cover up and I was good to go. Rent this dress!

This dress was absolutely stunning! The blue gray color is very beautiful. It was very tight! Thankfully I read the other reviews before I ordered. Defiantly size up. It was also difficult to sit and walk in this dress. That was the only problem. But it really accentuates curves (especially bottom) I received lots of complements. Defiantly recommend :)

Loved this dress! I definitely agree with other reviewers that these dresses run small, however I did end up wearing the size 2 (my backup was a size 4) because it fit me better lengthwise. The size 4 also fit and gave me room in the tummy area but it went significantly below my knees and just made it look awkwardly long on me. I have pretty small hips and basically no chest so I think that's why the smaller size fit so well. I could have worn it without a bra but went with a silicone bra for a more fitted look. Got tons of compliments! Loved the color as well. In general, I don't like to stand out in a crowd so I loved the muted purple/gray color...and it was perfect for a Florida Fall wedding. Would definitely rent again!

This dress was a hit - I received so many compliments on it, I lost count. It runs very small, I am usually a 4/6 and had to wear the 8 which was even pretty snug on me. Regardless it was very comfortable and fun to wear! Another RTR knockout!

Form fitting, but still enough stretch to dance.  Fit perfectly to the body and got lots of compliments! I'm 5'7", 140lb.

The reviews are right...this one runs small! I was lucky that I don't have a large chest and the 8 fit great. Nice material that held me in. I felt great all night. I did wear a pair of spandex underwear to help! 

Definitely runs small (wore a 6 and usually wear a 2) but otherwise it's perfection! Very flattering and forgiving with thick material. Cutouts are cute but classy. One of my favorite rentals!

I'm almost always a size 0 in dresses, but even the 2 in this one was TIGHT! I was nervous about my sides spilling out of the cutouts at first but it ended up being a non-issue.  The fabric is great quality, but has next to zero give, FYI. Despite the dress being extremely body-forming, i could still dance and do all that fun stuff, and most importantly, i felt like a million bucks all night (maybe because of all the compliments!). 

I was pretty disappointed with this dress. It's more stunning in photos than in person. I felt that the cut and color are very generic. Furthermore, the fabric has almost no stretch, making it difficult to sit, stand, walk, dance, or even use the restroom in this dress. I'm a true size 2, and ordered a 4 and 6 based on the reviews here. The 6 was baggy and the 4 was so tight I could barely breathe or walk. I went with the 4 because the 6 quite frankly looked awful with the cutouts hanging off and away from my body. This was an important wedding for someone very near to my heart and I didn't want to look ill-fitted. I would not rent this dress, or any other Elizabeth and James dress again. My advice is to size up, and prepare to be physically uncomfortable for as long as you have this dress on. Would not recommend. 

I loved this dress! At first, I felt like the hip area was too big so I tried to exchange for a smaller size (I sized up since everyone said to), but they didn't have the size available. The consultant did everything in her power to help me find a different dress, but I had my heart set on this one, so I kept it, and I'm so glad I did. Even though the hips were a little big, it was helpful for walking and dancing because this dress is very tight and does not have a lot of give. Walking up and down stairs was the most challenging. I felt amazing in this dress and got tons of compliments. I wore a Nubra which I'm so glad I did because it was freezing at one point. Highly recommend this dress!

Definitely size up for this brand. I'm a size 4 but wore the size 8. The 6 fit fine but I wanted some extra breathing room since I'd be sitting a lot. The dress has a little stretch and I felt amazing in it. This is one of my favorite rentals so far. I accessorized with a RTR necklace.

This dress was amazing! So classy, but a little sexy at the same time! It hugged everything perfectly. Definitely order up a size or two. I'm typically a 6 and had to wear the 10. I couldn't even get the 8 over my hips. 

I loved this dress. I'm 4'11" 95 lbs and this dress fit great. It was a bit big on the hips but it made it comfortable to walk in. The dress was long for my size but I didn't mind it. I rented this dress for my 30th party and got compliments all night. I wore a strapless bra but the material is thick enough to not wear one. Also, I have to say customer service was great, UPS made a mistake and RTR customer service was able to assist me quickly! 

This dress was beautiful! I loved the love and style. I did size up to an 8 (normal size is a 2). The 6 fit, but since the wedding was the day after Thanksgiving I decided to give myself all the space I could. I highly recommend this rental! 

This dress was awesome! I received so many compliments on the color and the style of it. It runs super small so I went up a size to a 6. My hips are bigger and the dress definitely hugged that area of my body. Overall was so happy with this dress! 

Ended up wearing the 6, so definitely size up, fit a little tight around the hips but other than that this was my favorite rental so far! So flattering and sexy, I felt like a 10 in this dress!

Size up 1 or 2 sizes.  I sized up 1 size and it was still super tight around my thighs/hips!   I could have went up 2 sizes.  Strapless bra fit under perfectly.  Loved the color and cut outs.  Gots lots of compliments.  Paired with nude shoes and statement earrings.  

Have wanted to rent this dress for a while but was worried about how it would fit based on the comments that it runs small. They were not lying....I typically wear a 6/8 comfortably in Elizabeth & James. This was an 8 and the chest was VERY snug but I think the 10 would have been too loose in the hips. My boyfriend loved it and I felt very sexy but was definitely not the most comfortable dress. 

I felt like I was between sizes but ended up going for the snugger fit and it was the right call. Loved the fit and the cut out!

Listen to the reviews and go up at least one maybe two sizes 

I was drawn to this dress for the cutouts but it is also a really well structured dress. Loved wearing it and I got tons of compliments!

I loved this dress, it fit me like a glove! Definitely recommend!

Loved this dress! It was FREAKING TIGHT though! I usually wear an 8 and coukd have gone with a 12! Overall the dress was comfy and everyone loved it! No bra needed and made my booty look very bubbly... in a good way!

This dress is incredible. Its definitely form fitting and will make your curves pop. And it runs a couple sizes small! I followed everyone's advice and ended up using a size 10 (typically I'm closer to a 6 or 8). It was snug enough that I did not have to wear a bra and still felt like everything looked good! I got so many compliments on the dress all night. Highly recommend!!

Hot dress! Not too short at all at 5'9". Runs extremely tight around the hips and butt. No bra needed at a 32D. My details below. 

I'm a 25" waist and 25-27 in jeans bc of big hips/butt. Usually wear a 2 in Elizabeth and James and I sized up to a 4 after reading the reviews but this one was still extremely tight around the hips. I think I could have worn a 6 and it would have still been tight and I would have been able to sit more comfortably. 

If you have big hips or a booty definitely size up 1-2 sizes. Size 4 dresses run way too large on my chest and shoulders and this one was still tight so don't worry about the top being too big if you size up. Dress would be 5 stars if size wasn't an issue!

As most of the reviews say, SIZE UP. I am normally a 0-2 but the 2 wouldn't even zip up on me.  The 4 fit perfectly and was very form fitting.  Very nice fabric and was thick enough I didn't need a bra.  I am short, so if I owned the dress I would've hemmed it slightly, but it wasn't noticeable.  The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because, to me, it looked a bit faded.  It is a beautiful dress so I'm sure it has been rented often.  My husband and friends all said it didn't look faded at all.  Would highly recommend this dress!!

This dress fits like a dream! It holds everything in. The only problem is it runs a size small. I am in between a size 4 and 6 (depending on the day and the dress) and I could just get the zipper up on an 8. If this dress wasn't photographed as much as it was, I would definitely be wearing this dress again.

Before renting, I read that many reviews said to size up at least 2 dress sizes. Normally I'm a 6 so I rented a 10 and I'm so glad I did! The fit was great and the little peekaboo cut outs on the side were just the right touch of sexy. 

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