Name: Cross the Line Sheath
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ37
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (94 reviews)

Love the asymmetric design. Fit well on an hourglass shape. It was snug around the hips for sure, but I'm glad that I didn't size up. I think the slit is supposed to be open for a sexier look. The top fit perfectly (but I'm small chested)

Really unique design. I got tons of compliments on this and it made me look super skinny. 

Loved the design - I normally go with an 8 but opted for the 6 when the 8 wasn't available. A bit on the tighter side, would have gone up for sure. The slit is also a bit high if you're of the curvy nature (as I am) but all around a sexy cut. Would rent again, just as an 8 instead of 6. Would wear a bra with this to have some shape (felt flat chested without one). 

This dress has the perfect balance of subtle sexy and fitted sophistication. It's true to size, and the material is a bit stretchy.  The blue color really pops in person. Only drawback is that when you walk, the dress tends to rise up a bit, and the slit can be a bit too revealing. Would rent again.

My backup size wasn't available the weekend I needed it so I risked it with a 4 and IT WAS VERY TIGHT! Made it work but definitely recommend sizing up for this one. Super cute pattern and stretchy fabric. 

Loved the stretchy material! Go a size up. 

I felt so smoking in this dress! The hugging, forgiving fabric, the slit! #boom The pattern garnered an artist, at art show, to exclaim, "I have to paint that dress!" Then just to prove I'm not just not so #humblebragging -a false alarm at the dinner brought these two ADORABLE Winter Park firemen, carrying axes and whatnot to the "rescue!" Picture please! The smiles say it all! Great night! Thank you RTR

It runs a bit small, specially if you have  big hips, so definetly size up, the dress is beautiful and sexy! 

Thicker, stretchy, nice material.  Fit like a glove but still comfortable and easy to wear!  I didn't wear a bra since the shoulders cut in slightly but it was totally fine without (and I'm not usually a braless person!). Highly recommend, would rent again.

Rented this dress for a wedding at a concert venue so I knew I would be on the dance floor all night and wanted something comfortable to move in. This was the perfect body con dress for that- the fabric is really thick so it holds you in all the right places but is still extremely stretchy and comfy. Doesn't ride up at all and the side slit gives it that extra sexy factor! Would definitely rent again. 

This is my second Elizabeth and James dress I have rented, I wore the size 4 in this but 6 In the other and only believe there are 2-3 pounds difference ( I bounce in the low 130s)The dress is very comfortable. I rented it because I liked the pattern, but it didn't have that wow factor I was hoping for even though the prior E&J which was same style without the slit and plain pink in color I felt did. Boyfriend thought it was nice but definitely didn't have the same reaction he does with other dresses. I think this one depends on your style and maybe my hair and makeup were blah so that's how I felt? Still love RTR!! 

Runs small.  Definitely size up.  I am usually a 6 and the 8 fit perfect.  The slit is high and will show quite a bit of leg while sitting.  Overall a great rental!

As soon as I put on this dress I knew it was "the one". I went to the Chicago retail location and I'm glad I did. The stylist knew to give me the dress in a size 4 even though I typically wear a size 2. It definitely runs small but the size 4 fit me perfectly. Yes, the slit is high but that's what makes it super fun. Plus, you can wear a regular bra with it and it hugs your curves in all the right places. The fabric is perfect for fall and winter and the pattern and colors take the "little black dress" up a notch. Highly recommended! 

Rented this dress for DCI finals. It was comfortable (which is good because it's a very long day).  The thigh slit is a bit high so shape wear would be tricky. Can wear a normal bra with it. Definitely a statement dress. Received compliments all night. 

I rented this dress for a night out in NYC for my birthday. It fit like a glove but had enough stretch and give to make it comfortable through dinner, drinks and a show. The pattern, cut and color blocking made the dress interesting and eye-catching. It's a show stopper in a sort of mature, understated way, very sexy but not crude or overly revealing. It was also edgy, which made it a perfect compliment to fun makeup. Highly recommend! 

The dress does run small, I'm usually a 6 but gained a few pounds recently so I ordered the 8 as my back up.  I wore the 8 and it fit, a little snug but not uncomfortable. I probably could've fit the 10. I have hips and booty but a smaller chest, the dress fit my curves nicely, I wore a padded bra for the top to fill it out.  Overall, very comfortable dress, material helped to shape without wearing spanx.  Length was good and the slit was perfect! 

I wore this to a birthday Peru and got tons of compliments! Will definitely rent again.

Great fit and cool cut that got several compliments. 

The material feels like it's made out of spanx. Really holds you in and so comfortable. I got compliments all night! I'm usually a 6 or 8, I went with the 8 since I am 34ddd and it was perfect.

I wore this dress to my brother's engagement party.  This dress is so unique.  Because of my hips, it rode up more than I would have liked,  but I began to ignore that as the night went on.  Definitely size up with this dress.  The material is thick and stretchy.  Fits like a glove and so comfortable...and you can still breathe.  Only con is that the bust gaped around the front of my shoulders, but no one seemed to notice.  I converted my bra to a racerback, so you couldn't see the straps.

The dress runs small and the slit is very high.  I'm going to wear a black slip under it or try to safety pin the slit closed so I can wear it to work. 

I loved this dress! It fit perfectly. It was easy to sit and walk around in. I would definitely rent it again!

I really like how it looked on, and that I could wear a bra with it (but don't need to if you don't want to!). I ended up not wearing it because the rehearsal dinner ended up being a lot less dressy than I expected, but in hindsight I should've worn this to the wedding itself. No complaints here!

LOVED this dress! The material is really think so it smooths out curves and it's very flattering. I normally wear an 8 and the 8 fit well but the slit looked like it was being pulled a little tight so I wore the 10 instead, which fit great too! It was very unique and fun to wear. Received ton of compliments.

The best thing about this dress is how easy it is to wear. Sufficiently thick fabric to hide flaws, but not too thick or tight so I could still breathe and eat with on problems. Slit was high, but not too high (I'm 5'4) and I was able to dance without any trouble. The slit makes the dress, and my husband loved it. Only reason I give the dress 4 stars instead of 5 is because it didn't have the "wow factor" that other dresses on RTR have. But still, a fun dress that I enjoyed wearing.

One aspect of rent the runway that I love is given the higher end dresses the fabric is always of the highest quality which results in flattering fits! This dress was no exception.I loved the side slit on this dress. I'd never worn anything like it. The fabric is thick, flexible and form fitting in the best way. There is a little shimmer to the black design on the bottom part of the dress which is fun. 

Body hugging with some give. Sexy but sophisticated. No need for bold accessories. 

The dress fit like a glove. I ordered the 10 and wore that size. It was really tight , but not so tight that it became  uncomfortable. I felt amazing in it and received a lot of compliments. 

The dress was amazing. I wore it for my fiancé surprise 30th, everyone loved my dress and compliment it. It definitely fits TRUE to size. I original order a 4 and 6. But the dress is a snug fit. I'd be very cautious doing dancing, the split does move with every motion (Haha!) It is a wonderful dress and I can't wait to wear it again. I loved this dress.

Fit runs small for sure- I usually wear a 6, maybe an 8, depending on designer but this size 8 fit me Very snugly and left nothing to the imagination haha. I still love the dress and am comfortable showing off my curves/wearing body-con dresses but could definitely have worn the size 10! It looks really great on and I wore at work with a blazer and flats to make it less sexy and then am wearing it out to a party later!

I loved this dress!!! I got so many compliments, it hugged all the right places and didn't even need to wear shape wear or spanx underneath. I have a bigger chest so it was a little tight (I wore an 8) on the upper part but not unbearable by any means. wanted to keep the dress!

This dress is really cute. I wore the size 6 rather my usual 4 just because of how tight the dress looked. Definitely a lot of stretch to the dress, but it is form fitting. The slit is nice, I just would have picked this for a dinner date with my husband, rather a party.  

Very comfortable fabric but it ran a little short on me. I'm 5'11 and with heels, the slit came a little high. It's fine when standing up but you have to watch yourself when sitting. 

The dress I originally ordered didn't work out so I had this sent overnight.  I was unsure about it but once I tried it on I loved it!  It's so different than dresses I normally rent.  I got a lot of compliments!  Order a size or two up.

The slit adds a very sexy detail to an already stunning dress! The colors are beautiful and the shape was ultra flattering. It did fit a little tight for a 6 but the material was thick and had a bit of stretch to it.

Feels formal with the high neckline but the fact that its form fitting with a high slit still makes you feel good! I would order your size and one size up. May not work on girls that are pear shape, it is very tight!

Although I felt the dress ran a little small, the fabric was very forgiving so the dress was still very comfortable. I was at a wedding in Key West and this thicker fabric was a little warm, but the style and fit was perfect and I received many compliments. I would recommend to anyone looking for a more form fitting dress with a little intrigue ( i.e. slit)

I have a very curvy figure so it's hard to find a tight dress that feel comfortable.  I have big boobs, hips and ass plus the unmentionable stomach pouch I put on this year. Once I tried the dress, I put away all my insecurities. The feeling knowing a dress fits me perfectly without any help from Spanx is a win for me!!! 

The fit is snug/a little small so I would recommend ordering up and spanx for those with less than perfect tummies. I'm only 5'1 so the length was a little past my knee was complimented by the sexy side slit.  I'd definitely recommend ordering this dress for your next special occasion.

Wore to a wedding but was uncomfortable with height of slit. Not quite classy enough for a wedding (but I had no option as was destination and backup didn't work). As a plus It made my waist and butt look amazing. Colors and material are great. Top was big and puckered even with very, very padded bra.  I'm a true pear shape. 

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