Name: Charlene Dress
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ22
Price: 75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (229 reviews)

I loved this dress! It was comfortable to move around in, and I loved the cut outs! I got tons of compliments on it. I wore a strapless bra, but I think wearing a racerback bra would be possible with this dress. I did not wear spanx at all, this dress was just so flattering! The only (extremely minor) issue I had was that the dress rode up a little bit when I walked, sometimes obscuring the waist cut out, but this could just be due to my body's shape. I would definitely recommend this dress and rent again! 

This dress fit me much like many of the reviews said it would. It's tight, but in a flattering way (after a nice pair of spanks). I'm on the shorter side (5'3") and the dress was just above my knees, which was fine because of the sheer elements and tight fit of the dress.

the 4 fit a tiny bit big but it did not really bother me! It is so comfortable and got here a day earlier than i needed it to! the return was easy as well. will for sure be using RTR again. would suggest going a size down for your back up.

I wish I could've kept this dress!! I love love loved it! I usually wear a 0 or 2 and though both fit, I chose the 2 for comfort. 

Loved this LBD and would definitely rent it again. Wore it to a bachelorette party in Asheville, NC in February with tights and black booties. The dress is ridiculously comfortable - sleeves are fitted but not too tight. Length was the perfect kind of short and the mesh cut-outs are adorable and elevate it from a pretty standard LBD to a really fun one. 

The fit was incredible! It hugs your body in all the places and was very comfortable. I highly recommend it. The only small issue is that it rides up a little bit when you walk a lot, but besides that it's perfect! I love it so much, and I got a lot of good looks. 

This isn't your average LBD; it's so flattering and absolutely made me feel like the hottest but also sexiest person in the restaurant where my fiancé took me for Valentine's Day. I think it's the perfect blend of hot (the cut outs) and beautiful (the fabric  and length) to make anyone feel great. 

Fits like a glove, the cutouts make it stand out. 

I wore the 4 but seemed like I could have gotten a 2 to try on instead of a 6. Loved the dress, it was in great condition, thick and cozy. I paired it with a more cute heel to tone down the sexiness since it was for a wedding.

Like other reviewers mentioned the sleeves are very long, even being a tall girl.
The 6 felt true to size and was the perfect length for a Bachelorette Party type dress.  It wasn't skin tight but just fit perfectly, didn't need to wear spanx ( probably would have if i went for the size 4).  Strapless bra is necessary.  Cut outs did keep riding up and didn't always show ( definitely not as pronounced as on the model in the photo) but when I made it a point to rearrange the dress they show clearly and look amazing!

This dress fit beautifully. The only issue I had was that the sleeves were too long for my little arms, but I just rolled them up and you couldn't even tell! It was also very comfortable and not too hot, like I expected it to be.

I loved the fit of the dress. It made me feel so pretty and sexy at the same time. Got tons of compliments and felt so sad to give it back. Best first experience ever!

Dress for like a glove. The sleeves were a little long but could be rolled discreetly. I got a lot of complements and was warm. The long sleeves are a game changer for winter events. I didn't want to return it!

I wore this for my high school winter formal and it was perfect. Between the relatively thick (and comfortable) fabric, black color, and strategically placed sheer panels, it is something you will feel at ease wearing. It looks great in pictures, but make sure to pull down at the hem and stomach every once in a while-- it tends to ride up slightly. Overall, I would highly recommend this dress. This was my first RTR order and I am very happy!

This dress was classy and elegant with a little edge. The cutouts were in the right places and the length was perfect for an office holiday party. 

I am a size 12 in everything so was slightly optimistic and ambitious ordering the 10. The dress nicely stretches to compliment curves.The sleeves were long as I read on another review. Overall a nice dress.

Great material for a colder evening, and wasn't too tight as to be constricting. Mesh cut outs left a sexy detail without being too revealing. Dress ran true to size. I ordered a 4 and 6 and the 4 fit great; although the sleeves were a little long. I paired this dress with the Sequin Stardust necklace for some extra drama. 

No one likes to wear a dress more than once! This is the perfect concept, I love it!!! I stressed big time over the sizing, and this dress fit perfectly in all the right places. I wear size 26 jeans and have very long arms :) and a large ribcage too, I usually get a size up in tops. I was sent the 2 and the 4 and wore the 2 like it was my  job - haha. It was comfortable, gave me more confidence and was the perfect mix of sexy and conservative! My husband wanted to buy it! RENT THIS DRESS!
Thank you RTR, I'll be back...

Everything about this dress was great. The sleeves were a little long but I just rolled them in and problem solved! 

I wore this dress to my 30th birthday dinner.  The 4 came up a little too short to feel appropriate, so I went with the 6.  I was so sad to see this dress go!  It is flattering & very comfortable (even after a big meal)!  Sleek with just the right amount of sexy ;)

I wore this out to a fancy dinner in Vegas. I'm very tempted to buy it. It was snug and yet stretchy in all of the right places. Perfect for a chilly fall night or winter event. 

Wore this dress for my company Christmas party, the dress was perfect. Soft, sturdy, comfy material. Sexy, but not over the top!!! Would definitely rent again, or possibly buy this dress!!!!' Loved it!!!!!

I wore this to my office holiday party. It has a pretty thick texture and it's form fitting, so if you're somewhat body conscious I would advise against this dress. My only con is I kept trying to pull the dress down so that the midsection cut-out would appear, maybe that won't happen for everybody.

It is true to size.  I loved the long sleeves for our November event.  the mesh cut outs make it very sexy!  Nice think material so I was able to go bra less with no worries of "show through".  Would highly suggest it!

This dress fit perfectly!! I normally wear an 8 but he 6 just had a better fit in the waist and shoulders. The sleeves were a bit long, but it was nice for a cool Wisconsin night. I wore this to an after-party after the marine ball. 

I was very happy with this dress for my birthday!  Initially, I was worried that I'd pop out of the cut-outs like a can of biscuits in a hot car.... (think about it)... but I didn't!  It was very flattering!  This was the perfect LBD that says "I have one more year in my twenties so I'll squeeze myself in and have a great time while I still can!"  :)  With that said, I have worn a lot of fabulous dresses on RTR and this was the only one that I opted for the size 6.  I would say it runs a tee-tiny bit small, but nothing drastic.  I would recco this dress to anyone!! 

I ordered a size 0, and a size 2, and when the dress came one day before my homecoming dance, I didn't even bother trying on the size 2 because the 0 fit perfectly! It hugged in all the right places, but wasn't so tight that I felt uncomfortable. The length was perfect for what I'm comfortable with, and since I'm tall I was nervous about the length especially. I paired the dress with a necklace of my own that was uber-sparkly, and red pumps, and felt incredible the whole night. Highly recommend this dress!

Loved this dress. Great fabric, flattering, comfortable, fit true to size. Will rent again.

Great dress for my daughters Homecoming! 

First RTR experience was a huge success! Dress is true to size; I'm 5'9" 130lbs and wore the 0. Great for a night out! Material is thick and comfortable!

Wore this to an engagement party and got so many compliments.  I just had a baby and I felt prettier than I have in a long time.  Showed skin in all the right spots.  Classy yet sexy!

Wore this dress to my friends bachelorette party in NYC 7 months preggo. 

I was a little nervous about wearing this dress because of the sheer bits of fabric around the midsection and arms, but as soon as I put it on I was obsessed! I definitely wore spans underneath but didn't have any issue with them poking out at the waist band. Like other reviews said, the arms were a bit long but I just tucked them under and it was fine. I would absolutely rent this again! 

Last minute, I got an email letting me know that the dress I originally wanted had been returned in too poor condition to send to me. So I picked this one out in a bit of a hurry but other reviews are true- its great! Great for late night, cold weather. Very comfortable material and easy to wear and dance in! 

This dress was sent to me as a replacement when the dress I had ordered was damaged, and I'm really happy that they picked it for me! I wore this dress to my law school hooding ceremony; it was great for the occasion and didn't ride up under my gown. The fabric is stretchy and runs true to size, so it was comfy and easy to wear. I am tall, so the hemline was a little short, but I still felt like it was appropriate. I would definitely rent it again! 

Rented this in Vegas.  Was comfortable and the cut outs were not over the top.  Very form fitting. 

I loved this dress - fit true to size, very comfortable and looked great. Would definitely rent again!

The sleeves are a bit long, but the fabric has a lot of stretch to it. I'd recommend also getting some sort of boob tape, because it's difficult to wear a bra with it.

Dress fit so well! I was 165 here at 5-1 and got into the 10. I wore it to my hubbys comp party. I had to really suck it in bc my spank made too many lumps with the top part being mesh. Loved it and can't wait to genit again. I'm 10lbs lighted but will go with the ten again bc  it'll be that much more comfortable.

The fit was amazing! Fit is very tight but feels comfortable. Unfortunately, the zipper kept falling down throughout the night while I was dancing. Really loved the dress besides that little annoyance.

This dress came as a backup I didn't originally order but loved it once I tried it on. The sleeves are a little long as I'm petite but you can cuff them no problem. The zipper in the back kept coming down which wasn't a big deal as I wasn't very mobile but would have been an issue if I were up and about. Very flattering fit with sheer pieces that add a little sex appeal to this otherwise classy LBD. 

I rented this dress for a bachelorette party- it was sassy LBD - comfortable and flattering. I'm 5'3 and 125 lbs- I wore a size 4 and it fit great, sleeves were a little long but not an issue. The dress was slimming and I did not have to wear spanx. I would totally rent this dress again and recommend it! 

Thick material. Nice and snug fit. Shorter than I expected. 

This is one of my favorite RTR dresses.  I rented this for a night out in Chicago, and it did not disappoint!  Not only was it flattering, it was comfortable too.  I ended up wearing the smaller size as the sleeves were a little long on the size 4.  Absolutely recommend!

This dress fit like a glove. I'm 5'2, 116 lbs and I'm a 34D and the size 2 fit perfect. I had to fold the sleeves under because it was a little long, but it wasn't noticeable. It allowed me the freedom to eat and not feel like it was going to show. I danced and was comfortable. I would recommend this dress and I will rent it again in the future, I'm sure. 

I absolutely loved this dress. It accentuated curves in the right places. Worked great with a strapless bra.  As everyone reviews, sleeves are really long but it's black so they can easily get folded and you can't tell.  The only problem I had is that zipper on the back kept coming down about 2 inches while dancing 

The dress was soft and comfortable, but fitted.  If you don't want to show off your curves this may not be the dress for you. I am too heavy so my strapless bra peaked through the mesh around the middle but it would not have been as noticeable if my bra was black.  

I rented this dress for my birthday! It was comfortable, sexy, and flattering. It was short but not too short. I'm six feet tall and wear a size 10 generally and loved the fit of this dress. The zipper on my dress was broken, but that could've just been a defective one. If there were a clasp on the top, it would've been 100% wonderful! 

I am 5'4 and 110 pounds and wore a 0. I got so many compliments on this dress! 

Fit was Amazing. It wasn't too short and the sleeves were actually long enough for my "Tall Girl" arms. Loved It! 

This dress was amazing. It fit perfectly and was so flattering and comfortable. This was my first RTR and I am 110% sold on it. I got so many compliments! I am almost 5'10" and probably 160lbs and the size 8 fit me really well. I didn't need to wear a bra (I'm probably an A-cup) because the dress is thick enough. This was the first time in a long time that I wore a dress I was 100% comfortable in for my entire holiday party. 

Wore this to a wedding in telluride, added tights and boots and it kept me warm! Love it! Thick material hide everything. 

The sheer details weren't too revealing, especially with long sleeves.  I'm 5'6 and I did not feel that it was too short for going out.  Probably too short for anything else though.

Loved the style and sheer elements. Because I'm very curvy, this dress would look trashy at an office party (even a nighttime one), but not for a girls night out in say, Vegas.  I had no bra or shapewear on.

* I plan on reviewing everything I try. The majority of reviews are usually on the smaller sizes and I'm definitely not those! My stats: 5' 6", 169 pds, 36-30-42, size 10-12, L bottom, M top.

I wore this dress to a December wedding and loved it! I wanted a long sleeve black dress that was still sexy but appropriate for a wedding. The mesh parts are a great touch. Love!

Wore this for a Beyonce concert and loved it!  Classy and covered up, yet tight and sexy at the same time.  Mesh cut outs were just the right amount of peek-a-boo, and the long sleeves were a nice contrast to the shortness of the dress.  The sleeves were super long, which I appreciated (I'm just about 6'1'') but the average height gal might think they are too long.  Also the dress was definitely short (which may also have to do with my height) but I love to show leg.  Didn't ride up through lots of dancing and I was comfy all night! Fabric was thick enough for me to not need any special undergarments.  Highly recommend this dress for a party, girls night out, or Vegas!

Even though I usually have a problem in the tummy area I was pleasantly surprised with how flattering it fitted even though it was formed fitting. I was able to wear the high waisted underwear spanxx. I loved the material the only downside was the sleeves were long but that's not to big of a deal. 

This dress for perfectly! Wasn't too short or too tight. Only issue is make sure you have a strapless bra or a racer back bra since you can see the straps of a normal bra with this dress.

This dress fit perfect! I wore it for a cold night out in February with my friends to a bachelorette weekend! I felt beautiful and the fabric was thick and didn't show any flaws. I wore a strapless bra with it and it worked well. Good length. Thank you rtr

I really liked this dress! The material is stretchy and comfortable, which is awesome. It was perfect for a night out. The only con for me was that the bottom tended to ride up as I walked so I'd have to pull it down every few minutes.

I wore this on a short trip to Vegas and it was so easy and comfortable. I probably could have gone down a size or two but it was still great as is, just a little loose around the hips. Left lots of room to walk and dance all night. 

Such a cute dress! Flattering and super comfortable! Perfect for a cool night out in Vegas! 

Pros: arm length was great and you can wear a strapless bra with it

Con: The zipper kept coming undone at the neck ... Not ideal - fortunately we weren't out dancing because that might have been a bigger issue 

I wore this dress for a winter night out and work party. It was PERFECT! I usually don't do form fitting because I have hips and a butt, however, this dress made me feel absolutely comfortable! I usually wear a size 8 dress but I went with the 10 because I wanted a little more length. The sleeves were nice and long which I loved. The material was a little thicker so it helped hide little imperfections :) I would absolutely recommend this dress!

Dress fit great. It was a thicker material so it wasn't skin tight showing every curve. The material was also super comfortable. I ordered the 10 and 8 as a back up. I honestly could have worn either - they both fit well. I knew I'd be eating at the event so I decided to go with the larger size :) I'm also short, so I was worried the dress would be awkwardly long, but it wasn't! 

This dress was awesome! I was between the 4 and 6, but decided to wear the 4 b/c it fit my upper half better. The dress is tight, but stretchy and comfortable with a forgiving cut.  My only complaint was that it was tough to get the bra right. I wore a strapless bra with this and it kept sliding down into the mesh panel which was frustrating b/c I had to adjust it a lot, so it's worth it to track down a good bra for this dress. The sleeves were a little long, but that was an easy fix by just tucking them up. I've worn this dress a few times now and have always gotten tons of compliments! I highly recommend!

I usually wear a size 2, but this dress was only available in a 0. I was worried , but after reading some other reviews I was willing to risk it. So glad I did. The dress came 2 days before expected and fit perfectly! I wore it out for NYE and got tons of complements from friends and strangers. The dress was a great fabric with stretch to it. Loved the cutouts and I had no issues with the dress riding up and hiding the mesh at the waist like I read on some reviews. I really didn't want to return this dress! Thank you RTR

This dress is very form-fitting/stretchy. I did not wear a bra (the top offers no support so if you have larger breast you'll need a strapless bra). Overall it looked very nice, but not "show stopping."  I definitely didn't stand out in the crowd. 

Was a great fit - sleeves were a little long but definitely fits every curve and makes you feel great! 

This was actually not the dress I originally ordered. The one I picked fit horribly and I happened to be in Las Vegas so I stopped by their storefront to try to find something else. I was so grateful they gave me a credit for the unworn rental but pretty disappointed with the limited selection in my size at the store. Thankfully I found this dress! Loved the way it fit and sucked me in. It did ride up a bit when I walked but that tends to happen with my big bottom. 

I loved the flattering shape of this dress and the sexy but not slutty mesh panels. It rode up a bit and the sleeves were super long on me but it was overall an easy choice for my husbands holiday party.. 

The fabric is fantastic! Made me feel sexy but not too in your face. I've rented Elizabeth and James before and love the fit and style of all their dresses; this one definitely didn't disappoint! I was able to wear a strapless without it showing and didn't notice myself having to pull the dress down all night. The sleeves were a little long on me but it wasn't too bothersome. Highly suggest for a night on the town!

Wore for my birthday date night with my husband and we both loved it! The form fitting and mesh details make this a very sexy dress, but perfect for colder weather because of the long sleeves. Great dress to accessorize or leave as is. 

I loved this dress! It was so comfy and flattering. The placement of the mesh was sexy but not overt so it was perfect for this fall wedding. It is stretchy which made it easy to fit, but it does hug your body so if you're not comfortable with that it might not be for you. 
Was able to wear with regular strapless bra, dress rides up a little but nothing extreme. My first Elizabeth and James rental and I will likely pursue this designer again!

I loved the material of the dress, which was substantially thick and figure flattering at the same time. My only complaint is that I had to use a safety pin at the top of the back zipper to keep it from opening whenever I moved (there was no hook and eye closure)! I think that could be a major problem, not just a mere annoyance, so have safety pins on hand! Both sizes 4 and 2 fit, but I liked the way the 2 was just a tad more fitted in the midsection. Would love to wear again for another occasion...

I wore the smallest size I ordered and I wished it was a little tighter, so order a size down. Other than that, it was super comfortable and easy to dance in.

This dress fit perfectly! It hugs you in all the right places. The perfect LBD for a night out. I wore this for my birthday and felt so good in it! The only con was the sleeves were really long, but like others I just tucked them under and it was fine. 

Love love love this dress. It was exactly what I needed for a birthday night out!

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