Name: Clarissa Dress
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ51
Price: 73 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (199 reviews)

I thought I would need a spray tan but didn't have time to get one - the color was perfect and I'm not even tan! Got perfect without a bra and super comfy. Got tons of compliments! 

This dress fit perfectly! TTS - I am normally a size 2, the biggest thing that can fluctuate in sizing is my butt can be a size 4 but since this isn't tight around the backside, the size 2 was PERFECT. I have a smaller bust, 32B, and with a strapless bra it was a bit snug, but not uncomfortable by any means. I was able to dance and move and didn't feel like I was exposing myself, it was comfortable and I got a ton of compliments. Loved it! 

I loved this dress and wish I owned it! It fit great. I loved the color; it was so bright and cheerful. It was perfect for an outdoor wedding. I would definitely rent it again. I know some other comments said it felt too short in the back but I have long legs and a larger butt and I didn't think it was too revealing. 

I LOVED this dress! I normally gravitate towards blues so this color was super random for me but it looked great and I got a ton of compliments--I did get a spray tan first, which I think helped ;) I normally wear a 4 (with a 2 as a backup) but after reading tons of reviews about it running small, ended up getting a 6 for my backup. I tried on both and the 6 was too big, the 4 fit perfectly. I'm 5'8" and it was just the right length, I felt sexy but not inappropriate (wore shorter heels).  The neckline is really interesting but worked just fine with a strapless bra. Great rental!

The color was perfect for a summer outdoor wedding and the fit was very flattering. I found thee fit to be true to size. At first I thought it might be too short however it was a perfect length.
I received many compliments!! would love to rent this again!!

This was not my favorite RTR dress. Fit was as expected. I found I couldn't wear a strapless bra with this one cause you could see the underwire through the dress. Length was perfect on me but would be short if you're taller. I was not a huge fan of the cut.

I was specifically looking for a yellow dress. This is the only one i found and wasn't impressed from online photos. I was looking for something long and maybe silk, like Kate Hudson in how to lose a Guy in 10 days. This dress fit me TTS! Length was not too short! But I'm 5"5', 130 and big booty ;)   So comfy and received tons of compliments, as I do every time I rent a dress! The 2 was my back up size and it fit identical to the 4, just the neck at the top of the racer(front) was too tight . I am very flat chested and didn't have to wear a bra. The underarm part kept pooching out my camel armpit. Lol.  didn't mind. Perfect dress even though it ended up being 29 degrees and snowed! Wish I would have bought it instead of returning. 

This dress was perfect, very flattering! True to size and a nice pop of color.

I wore this dress to a wedding last night and got a ton of compliments ! The color was great and the material was super comfortable. It was easy to move in and dance in all night. I struggled with the bra situation because I had petals on and you could see them (because of the color of the dress), so I took them off and went braless. I would absolutely rent this dress again and would plan the bra situation accordingly! 

Everything about this dress is fun—the neckline, the skirt, the color. Elizabeth and James always produces high quality dresses and this is no exception. I wore this at 12 weeks postpartum so my breasts are up a cup size. This fit and flair mini showed off my arms and legs and covered my tummy which was perfect. One of my favorite rentals. 

I wore this to a beach wedding "welcome party" and it was perfect for the occasion. The fit was great up top (no bra needed) and the color was seriously the most PERFECT bright color. So flattering! Loved this dress!

Rented this for a bridal shower in June. Dress was amazing, I got so many compliments! 0 fit great, but was slightly tight in the chest. 

Super comfortable, not too tight. Unique neckline and color make this the perfect dress for summer weddings (plus, I went bra-less without any issues)! 

This dress was perfect for a "lemonade" themed bridal shower! The dress is made of great material. The fit and neckline is very flattering and I never felt like it was too short, however, I did wear it with flats for the occasion. The yellow color is vibrant. It is snug around the rib cage/bust area but made for a nice waist line. I wore a regular strapless bra and had no issues. If you are a more busty-gal I would recommend one size up! Otherwise, it fits true to size! I received compliments all night long and wish that I owned this! 


I rented this for family pictures and this dress fit perfect. I have yet to have a bad experience with RTR!

Fun and flattering for sure! Paired it with a RTR necklace and got compliments all night long. This dress has a brightness about it and went perfect with a strapless bra. Would rent again!

The dress is great if you're looking for something bright and summery! I usually wear a 6, but the 4 was the only size available. It ended up fitting GREAT. The dress was comfortable all night and fit perfectly.

I rented this for my cousin's wedding in August. You can probably dress it up more with a necklace but the wedding was pretty casual. The dress is short but still appropriate. Bending over would not be the best idea. :) Plan to wear a strapless bra. Wasn't sure how I'd feel about the yellow but I absolutely loved it!!

I thought it ran true to size.  I ordered the four and the six. Tried on six first it fit perfectly so I didn't even try on the size four. Loved this dress!  I am 5'2 and about 125 pounds. 

The dress fit like a glove. Gorgeous flattering material and cut. The neckline is beautiful! Received so many compliments. Color is bright, but light yellow. I ended up wearing the smaller size, but really could have worn either. Perfect fit!

It fit true to size the length was great for me  but I'm short, the color was amazing but the material was very heavy and i was in 106 degree heat so I would have preferred something a little more light wieght. It would be great for an indoor or outdoor wedding 

This dress is a little snug around the chest. I go between a 0 and a 2. The 2 was pretty tight. I loved the color. 

This dress was super flattering. A little on the shorter side in the back when you go to sit down if you have any sort of booty but I didn't mind it. FYI: the dress wrinkles very easily upon sitting down if you're as OCD about wrinkles as I am :) Overall I loved the look and feel of this dress. Everyone loved the color of the dress and it was perfect for a summer wedding. The yellow does seem a lot more of a vibrant (almost neon) yellow when outside in the sunlight but still a beautiful color. I'd definitely recommend this dress as well as sizing up for your extra size as the top of the dress runs a little smaller. 

I absolutely love this dress.  It looks more neon in photos than it did in person, but it's definitely bright!  I had been looking at this dress, along with other Elizabeth James dresses with the same neckline on RTR for a while, but was concerned that the neckline would highlight those lovely underarm "pudge pockets," as I like to refer to them.  For that reason I opted for not wearing a bra, as to not push all that extra stuff up & into clear view.  The darts hit slightly high, which made me think that maybe I should have worn the larger size (size 6) that I rented, but it fit nicely everywhere else so I decided to live with it.  I would definitely recommend this dress!

I had ordered this dress as a back up, because my original back up was not returned on time, so I needed to choose another style.  I did not end up wearing this because I went with my first choice, but if I had a few more days before returning it, I would have definitely found someplace to wear it!  It fit true to size, and I thought the design was really flattering.  It is also versatile enough to dress up or down.  

I absolutely loved this dress! The fit was perfect for my hour glass body shape. The color was perfect for someone with a tan! I wore this to my sisters dinner rehearsal - I would rent this again 

Dress fit like a glove. I loved the color and got a ton of compliments. I'm 5'3 and didn't find the dress too short at all. 

Loved this dress, wore for the Kentucky Derby!  great fit - color - and cut!

Meant to wear this dress to a rehearsal dinner, but messed up the dates and ended up having to find a use for it before it needed to go back. Wore it on a dinner date with my fiancé and it was perfect! I wore the size 2 - probably could have gotten away with the 0, but the chest/rib area was looser and more comfortable in a 2. The fabric, cut, and length were perfect! Not too long for someone who is short like me! Would definitely re-rent and recommend to others! 

I loved this dress! It was perfect for a summer wedding. I accessorized with a statement necklace, which looked great with the dress's neckline. It fits true to size, and the fabric is a nice, thicker material that has a little stretch to it. The color is a beautiful, bright pale yellow. I would definitely recommend this dress, and would love to rent it again! 

I received so many compliments on this dress, from the style to the color! It was sexy and fun all in one! 

I received compliments all night long, the yellow is perfect. Not overwhelmingly bright or an "easter"pastel. If you want to stand out this is he dress for you. Fits true to size, the fabric is thick so it helps in trouble zones.  Great to dance in. 

This dress was great. Very comfortable. I had to size up to add length(though it wasn't much). I have super long legs. It was super breezy the day I wore it, so beware. It will flip up on you! Great dress, great material. Very nice!

The size 4 fit good, however, a size 2 would have fit better. It felt a bit loose around the bust area. Fits very true to size. 

The color pops, and the fabric is a fantastic quality with just enough give. From top to bottom I found the cut and fit to be very flattering and comfortable, even for someone with broader shoulders and no curves. Although it ran on the shorter side, this was only troublesome when sitting and getting in and out of the car. Other than that, I had no problems moving around. Overall, an effortless and dependable choice, definitely worth renting!

The fit is true to size, I've actually rented this dress two times now because the fit is so good. It is comfortable and bright, I received compliments the entire event. Love RTR 

Great dress and easy to dress up or down!

This dress was perfect for a daytime party. I wore it to a derby party. It was cheerful and comfortable. I did feel it ran a little small in the chest/shoulders. I usually wear a size 0 and was glad I had the back up size of a 2 because the 0 gave me armpit fat - and you can't have that! Haha. 

This dress is GORGEOUS in person. The fabric is nice and thick and I didn't need to wear a bra. I received compliments all afternoon while at a Derby party. Couldn't be happier and would definitely rent again. 

I rented this for a friend's wedding on the beach. The material of the dress is nice and thick so it will not blow up if there is a guest of wind. The color is more neon which other reviews stated but looks beautiful against tan skin. This dress was effortless and comfortable and I'm so happy I rented it 

Clarissa Dress

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