Name: Flare Up The Volume Mini
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ18
Price: 92 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (70 reviews)

Fit perfectly! Super flattering! Loved the sleeves.

This was a perfect dress to celebrate my moms 70th birthday. We went to Swan Lake and a fancy dinner after. The dress was very comfortable and such a fun style. I did use fashion tape on the keyhole lining. RTR sent some bling to wear as well. I felt beautiful.  Renting and return is a breeze.

I was expecting it to be a little looser in the mid-section, but all in all it was a great fit and the sleeves were perfect! The only thing was that the fabric at the bottom of the keyhole kept popping out, but nothing some fabric tape couldn't fix!! Love this dress!

Wore this dress to a wedding rehearsal dinner. I was nervous because the medium wasn't available (I rarely wear a small in anything), but because of the flowy style the small worked just fine. I'm 5'5 & it didn't seem too short for a formal dinner. Very comfortable dress & got several compliments. Loved the sleeves! Would definitely rent again & almost wish it was mine to keep, because I feel like this dress could be worn for many different occasions. 

I loved this dress! It was so comfortable. I thought for sure the M would be the choice as it was my back up but ended using small. I was in transition of losing baby weight so it was perfect. This dress made me feel great. I actually am renting it again. I wish I could buy it!  It would be a perfect staple in my black dress word robe as you can accessorize it in so many ways. Loved it so much, I did not want to send back!!  

Absolutely loved this dress. It was an emergency back-up sent straight to my hotel for a Rat Pack/60's themed Supper Club party. It has a great flared sheath cut making it roomy and the skirt length adds some drama too. (I'm just shy of 5'8". Another plus for me is that it looked good with kitten heels so I was able to mingle around the party and my feet didn't suffer. I just wish I had shown the bell sleeves better for this pic!

I loved wearing this dress.  The fabric is silky smooth against your skin and so comfortable.  It is flattering without accentuating any problem areas.  You can comfortably wear a normal bra and underwear without worrying about slip ups.  As others have mentioned, the fabric in the keyhole likes to flip up, but it really was not a problem.  I ordered a medium and a small for backup because others mentioned it runs big.  I found the small was more flattering.  This dress is especially fun for dancing.  The fluttery sleeves add that extra flair.  Definitely recommend this dress.  You will be comfortable and have fun wearing it!

Fit true to size and it wasn't form fitting, which I loved!

I normally wear a 6, and the small fit great! The only issue was the flap at the top kept coming out. They should've sewn it into the dress.
Other than that, I loved the dress, and I plan to rent it again for an upcoming party!

Dress was great.  Only complaint was that the lining in the keyhole neck wasn't stitched properly, still didn't lie flat even after I ironed it.  Added a red fabric rose from the Melrose flea market and a pair of Christian Louboutin black patent leather pumps, and felt like a princess.  

The dress arrived in a box and was packed so that it didn't get wrinkled...the fabric of the dress flowed nicely. I was thankful to have two sizes to choose from - sometimes dresses are too tight in the chest - but this dress fit perfect in the small size. I loved the sleeves, they made the dress more fun. 

This dress was perfect for my body type right now (I'm heavier than I usually am) and this dress is very slimming.  It runs big, so I wore the Medium - and I loved it!!  I felt comfortable and stylish at a red carpet event with my husband.  :)

The only thing I would mention is to definitely get the garment tape - the inside flap in the front "flies up" without it.... but tape helped

Flattering, 60's inspired dress - I was channeling Megan Draper!

The fit was perfect for me.  I am 5"2 with a longer torso and a 34C bust. It was flattering and comfortable.  The sleeves make the dress very flattering . I can't wait to rent this dress again for another upcoming event. 

This might be one of the more comfortable dresses that I have worn.  It was short, but not dramatically so.  I wore tights with it, being winter and shoe booties.  Got a ton of compliments on it.  Very flattering fit, made me feel tiny!!

I loved this dress! I wore it for New Year's Eve and it was perfect! It wasn't that showy, but it fit great and was very flattering. It was a great party dress because I wasn't worried about it being tight or falling off. I would definately wear this again!

I ordered both a medium and large in this dress, as I was concerned with the length, but I ended up wearing the medium. I put that this dress runs large because it is a loose cut, so some people may be able to wear a smaller size than usual. The length is short enough to be sassy, but long enough to cover what needs to be covered when you move around.

The fabric is lightweight and swingy, so it's great for even a more casual party, like the one I went to, but it can easily be dressed up if need be.

My only issue with this dress was the facing on the inside of the keyhole--it tends to flap around and stick out of the neckline. However, since RTR sends fashion tape with your order, I used a little of that to make it stay.

I would totally suggest getting this dress--I would buy it if I could afford to own it!

The dress was very flattering and unique. The material was very light but because of the sleeves I was able to throw on boots and transform it into a very wintery look. I loved it!

This was my first experience with Rent the Runway and I'm hooked! 

Hi Hailey.  This dress looks fantastic and fun on you.  I am thinking about it for a large charity western-themed gala.  Do you think it is a dress that one could wear fancy cowboy boots? It seems to have a country/western flair.  Would you agree?  We are the same size (exactly!), and you think an xs would have been better?  Thanks so much for your response!

The fit runs big so I am glad I got a small, I could have worn an x-small. I got so many compliments on the dress and it was easy to dance in for the opening number! 

I really liked this dress. I sized down because other reviews said that it ran big. it fit well, but I definitely could have worn a medium. I loved the sleeves, and that made the dress stand out. I was complimented so many times and felt so chic!

Again, another successful customer experience. I asked a stylist to send me "bump friendly" dresses for an evening wedding. I fell in love with the unique bell sleeves and otherwise simplicity of this dress. I didn't have much of an issue with the key hole flipping out after I starched and lightly ironed it. Only (small) issue I had, was serving myself food from the buffet- I had to be super cautious my sleeves weren't getting in all the grub!
The medium fit great over my then, 6 months preggo, 158 lb frame. I paired with Loren Hope statement earrings and a big ring. 

ordered a small and extra small. i am a petite person, so the xs was still quite a bit long to wear as a shift, so i ended up having to belt it, but it still worked great. 

This runs large. I normally wear a small and the XS was even big in this dress.If you are  really small this dress will not work for you.  I would have liked it better if it would have been narrower through the body. I still enjoyed wearing it , the material was beautiful and I loved the dramatic sleeves. 

Loved this dress -- fabric is heavy, sleeves are fun, length is good for those of us who are taller (I'm really tall, so I still wore hose), you can wear a regular bra. Would rent again!

Many compliments all night! So comfortable & easy & so cute!!

This dress was stunning and I absolutely loved it.  The sleeves made the dress.  Wish I could have it in my closet all the time!!!!

Loved this dress! It was comfortable, flattering , and such an easy gorg LBD. Want to buy it next sale for sure!

I wore this for my baby shower and it was so flattering! I got so many compliments on the dress and my appearance and felt so pretty!

This is one of my favorite dresses that I have rented. The fit was easy and the sleeves were fun! 

Cons:  The dress is short, but so am I,  At 5'3", it hitabout 1-2"  above the knee and since I am older than the rest of you (55), I need to be observant of this fact.
Pro:  Felt confident, on trend and pretty in this dress and isn't that 9/10th of everything??  Love telling friends that I "rented" this dress and hope RTR taps into a whole new age group.  So not only did I feel confident/pretty etc., but also kinda smart!  
Also since there is not body shape to this dress, sizing was not an issue.

I'm fifty two and thought the dress may be too short.... but it was just fine! A fun one to wear; I think it is best for a party rather than a dinner due to the sleeve design. It isn't fitted as shown in the picture, but still has a sexy feel to it. 

Comfortable, stylish, fit the 60s theme without being 'costumey'. Tons of compliments.

This was my backup dress and I ended up wearing & loving it.  Of all my RtR rentals (and there have been quite a few) this is the one I most wish I had as a permanent part of my closet.  It can go almost anywhere and is wildly comfortable, despite being very flattering and super stylish.  I didn't have a problem with the lining around the keyhole that some other reviewers called out, so maybe that's been fixed.  Don't let the length scare you off -- it gives good coverage, I never felt exposed.  Any bra, no spanx, go with or without hose.  The fabric is beautifully smooth and weighted, making it a delight to wear and giving it a gorgeous drape.  Go for it -- you won't be disappointed.

I loved this dress. Unfortunately I had a coat on in all of the pictures.  But I got a lot of compliments pre-party. This was my first rental and I have never had such an effortless experience before.  I can't wait to rent for my next event. Love RTR !!!!!

Loved this dress!  It was the perfect  look for a holiday party in an urban loft.  The dress fit well, was super comfortable, and a fun and flirty look for the evening.  Paired with fabulous shoes. Got tons of compliments from guys and gals. Would definitely rent this one again.

Super elegant. Beautiful fabric. Very comfortable. Can't go wrong with this dress.

This dress can be worn to ANY event. It's CLASSY, FUNKY, SEXY, RETRO & FUN..... You can dress it up or down but either way you'll stand out in a crowd. The dress is very well made the material is silky  but NOT thin, very flattering on and hangs just right. The sleeves are BEAUTIFUL  they give the  dress that FUNKY/ RETRO feel which I love......  The pic does NO justice for this dress much better looking when you receive it!!! Now for sizing I ordered sm & med. I my opinion the dress is true to size in the bust area. I tried on the small first and it fit every where but the bust area, it was just little snug for me. It was snug in the cup area. Now some ladies would've decided to wear it but I chose not to.  I'm a 34D, I tried on the med and fell madly  in love. It was perfect!!!!  As other renters have said you might need to iron down the inside of the keyhole part of the dress but other then that GREAT DRESS I WILL BE RENT IT AGAIN!!!  Got tons of compliments!!!! Thank you RTR for a STRESS FREE fun night!!!!  

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Elizabeth and James

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