Elizabeth and James

Slightly small (not unwearably, but not the most comfortable) but it was very flattering. The color is beautiful, and the side ruffle/slit makes it special

Great fit loved dancing in this and felt young and light!

I rented this dress for a friend's wedding in Florida in November. It was sent as a backup because the original dress I ordered was not flattering. Kudos to the very patient stylist who spent a long time on the phone with me picking out this dress given the short time turnaround! I rented the 4 & 6, as the stylist said this brand runs small. I tried the 4 on and it fit wonderfully, if a little snug. When I went to actually wear it for the wedding, the zipper would not go up and got stuck (I am plagued with a wide rib cage!). I ended up wearing the 6 instead, which hugged in all of the right places and probably was more comfortable in the long run than the 4 would have been when it comes to dancing. I would highly recommend, and suggest sizing up if you're unsure. I usually wear a 2 or a 4. You might want to wear some sort of spanx unless you're toned; I could kind of see my belly button through the material without the spanx underwear.

This dress fit just right! It was simple but classy! The blue was perfect for the occasion. The material was very comfortable and form fitting! There was a small ride up the bottom, but that was expected if you have a bump back there. I️ would definitely recommend this dress! It was a wedding favorite.

Loved the dress. Fit is small, I had to go up one size. Great for day event.

(The only full-body photo I got was a bathroom selfie for my roommate, forgive the toilet.) I loved this dress! It was my first Rent the Runway experience and everything went smoothly. I ordered a size 2 with a size 4 backup and ended up wearing the 2 but mostly because it fit and I was in a hurry. It was a little snug, especially after wedding food and drink, but still quite comfortable--the fabric was a stretchy neoprene-like material. The photo shows the color fairly well. It was for an East Coast wedding with people I didn't know very well, so while the form/length felt slightly sexy, it still felt classic and appropriate.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!! Beautiful blue and so easy to wear. Very comfortable. Does run small so size up but that's the brand. I wore this to my sons baptism- easy to dress up or down. Will absolutely rent again.

Beautiful, simple dress. Loved the color and cut. I ordered a 4 and 6 and even the 6 was too small. I could have worn it, but would have been very uncomfortable.

This was my first time wearing a RTR dress, & I have to say I'll definitely do it again! This dress was great - good thick but still stretchy material & it fit well in all the right places & hid my high thigh which I'm often self conscious about. I will say that based off the model photo I wasn't expecting for it to be fitted all the way down to the ruffle, & Elizabeth & James runs SMALL. I've been a 6-8 as of late & the 10 was what I wore. Overall though awesome dress for a Sept beach wedding & would definitely recommend for a wedding or formal event!

It was cute, but super tight and showed every bump. I'm pretty skinny and I still felt like it highlighted my midsection in an unflattering way. I didn't feel comfortable in it and ended up not wearing it.

This dress looks amazing on-- the color is beautiful and it was very flattering.. It runs a little on the small side, and I would recommend a sticky bra if you can get away with one (racer back shows bra straps). I'm about 5'10" and the dress was long enough so that I was comfortable wearing it to my grad school graduation ceremony. When putting the dress on, I would recommend having someone help to zip it up. There is a flap of fabric along the zipper inside the dress, and it is really easy to jam the zipper on that strip of fabric. Other than that detail, I loved this dress!

I'm usually a size 8/10 and after reading reviews I decided to order 10 and 12 and ended up wearing the 12 bc it was more confortable with room to breath. Its thick material and a beautiful color but it is form fitting and shows everything. I did get lots of compliments tho and would order again.

this dress is a beautiful shade of blue. it's tight in a good way, shows your curves and holds you in, but i didn't feel skinny enough to wear it. the ruffle is cute, but the flare at the bottom won't work on everyone.

This dress was pretty and great for a hot, daytime wedding in southern California. It definitely runs small so order at least one size up. My only complaint is it creases easily.

I ended up wearing this dress to an event for many more hours than anticipated (about 12 all tolled), and it definitely held up. It didn't wrinkle for a long time, despite much sitting, standing, and dancing. The dress does run small, so I went with size 4, which was more comfortable. I definitely suggest undergarments, as it does show lines and curves. Overall, a great dress for a spring or summer event.

This dress is a stunning color and amazing when on, but you definitely will need a size up. The size 4 fit fine, but was very tight around the chest for me and made it uncomfortable. I emergency shipped the size 6 out (THANK YOU so much RTR for that!) and it fit like a glove. I got shaping spanx to wear underneath to make everything look smooth and I fell in love with it. I felt so comfortable and beautiful at the wedding and had fun dancing the entire night. I am typically a 2 or 4, 34D or 36C bust, 26 waist and 36 hips, and the size 6 was perfect for me.

Nice understated dress for a summer wedding. Super comfortable and easy to dance in; got lots of compliments all night. Never tried on the 0, but since I normally wear a 0 and thought the 2 was a good fit, then it might run small. Hit just at the knees. Would definitely rent again!

The fabric and color were awesome. It's figure flattering and super comfortable. Paired it with light cold sandals and light pink beaded tassel earrings.

I loved the color and shape of this dress and it was great for work as the slit wasn't too high. Following other reviews, I ordered one size up and was happy I did since I wouldn't have wanted the waist any tighter. However, the shoulder area was then a little loose and the armholes were gaping a bit. This wasn't too obvious and I still enjoyed wearing it, but I probably wouldn't rent it again.

Very fun dress. Nice material, fun zipper in the back. Loved the side ruffle! I got a ridiculous amount of compliments on this dress! Snug in the tummy area, material also isn't forgiving. Love love love this dress.

Definitely runs small

I thought this color was amazing for a spring wedding. However, the fabric is a little heavy and we were outside for the reception/cocktail hours which was a little brutal. The dress is on the conservative side so I paired with silver heels and a big necklace. I would rent this again

I sent this back right away. It didn't fit well anywhere. It was tight across the tummy and bust, but as you can see in the picture, very loose in the arm. I was wearing a dark blue bra in this picture. It also had a tail on the zipper to help zip it up but it wouldn't pull when I did that.

I ordered a size bigger because the reviews said it ran small. I think I could have gone with a size four but overall the 6 looked good. I paired it with a cream sweater because it was very hard to wear without my bra showing. The cut on the bottom was cute and fun. It was nice for a birthday dinner party.

I was a little nervous about ordering from this brand because though I love the look, it looked like their styles were all very form fitting and I was worried about being uncomfortable. I normally wear an 8, but I decided to order a 10 and a 12. I'm so glad I did! The 10 fit but was way tighter than I was comfortable wearing to a family wedding. The 12 fit great from the waist down, but I was a little disappointed because the 10 was so tight that I would have gone braless, but the 12 was really loose up top, even when wearing a push-up bra. I tried using fashion tape to minimize the gapping on the sides, but it was a crazy hot day and with sweating you can imagine how long that lasted (I will say that the fabric is great for hot weather!) I think I was the only one who really noticed, because even though this was probably the worst fit of any of the RTR dresses I've rented, I probably got the most compliments on this one. It's a really beautiful dress! My mom said "that dress is sexy and conservative all at the same time!" I would definitely try this brand again, just size up!

Great rental for a friend's summer wedding. Color is amazing. It runs small- definitely order a size up. Received many compliments- comfortable dress thicker fabric.

This dress runs small which is typical of this brand. I typically wear a size 6 in dresses and wore an 8 in this, though it was tight and I probably would have been more comfortable in a 10. The color is beautiful and much more vibrant than online, and it has a more defined waist than it appears to which I appreciated. One thing to note is if you are pear shaped you will find this dress hard to fit, I have a 34B chest and wider hips and though it was tight through the bottom it was loose on top, I needed to wear a heavily padded strapless bra (Victoria's Secret bombshell) for it to fit right, and I imagine the 10 would have been worse. I would recommend for anyone not pear shaped!

Fits very tight for large busy ladies. Great length to show off some leg while still being tasteful. I paired with a fun shoe since it is a solid color. Fantastic color!

Great dress! I wore 2 inch heels and I'm 5'2 and the dress length was perfect. The dress as a whole doesn't have a ton of stretch and the 2 was too tight on me (it was my backup). I'm super excited about renting the 4 for another wedding this summer. The racer back allowed you to show of your shoulders, the left side has a 2-3 in slit you can't see in the photos, and the right side flowly detail is super cute. Pros: general cuts and details of the dress, thicker fabric so you can wear a bra (racer back needed). Cons: tighter dress, not forgiving in the stomach area, I'd avoid sizing down even if its the only dress in stock.

Loved the color, fabric, fit and loose ruffles along the right side. I'm short and found the length to be very appropriate for a pre-wedding dress rehearsal. Very fitted/unforgiving in the midsection so you may want to size up.

Didn't end up wearing this out because I'm a 36 DD and strapless bras are only comfortable for so long. Also, it's tight through the midsection so any belly bloat shows. That said, it's striking and sexy and pairs wonderfully with a statement necklace.

I wore this for a bridal shower. It was a fantastic color and very comfortable, but the sort of wing in the side made the dress feel a bit dated and less flattering. To add to that, the back zipper had a weird stringy tie that was made to be seen, but I thought it was tacky so I hid it in the dress. It runs pretty true to size and feels very well made.

This is a little bit less of a tight fit than other Elizabeth and James dresses I've worn. The dress was comfortable and had a light, airy material. It can be worn to a date or even work with a cardigan.

I ordered this dress and another for a wedding. I am a true 2. I never have to size up, if anything I size down. This 2 was TINY. I did get in it and it zipped just fine, but it was very, very tight. If I went for that "too tight" look I guess I could have pulled it off, but I do like to leave something to the imagination at times. Additionally, while the dress was really cute (or would have been had it fit better), the material was not quite nice enough for a wedding. This would be a really fun dress for a night out though. DEFINITELY go up one size.

The color and fabric of this are both great. I sized up as reviews suggested and was glad I did. While, flattering this fabric is not forgiving. If you are self conscious about your stomach this may not be the dress for you. I also needed a racer back bra, a standard's straps showed far too much

Beautiful dress but too snug for comfort and did not wear.

Easy to wear because you can wear any bra with it and even spanx if needed. The ruffles are a nice touch that make it more interesting. I got lots of compliments. I'd definitely rent this again.

Fits a bit on the smaller side

I went with the larger size of the two I selected. It is a little tighter around the waist, so I chose the larger size for more wiggle room, because when you go to a southern wedding, you need to make room for delicious food and drink! I'm a sweater and the wedding and reception was outside in 85 degree Charleston weather and not a drop showed through on the dress- score! It was comfortable, fun to dance in, and shielded the buckets of sweat (because girls glisten right?) I'm 5'7, athletic build, wide shoulders, small waist, size 8. This dress was a winner!

It is form-fitting. Not a good day to eat a lot! That's my only downside to this is if you're not having a flat-tummy day, it's going to make you feel self-conscious. There's enough going on with the ruffle that it's probably not the end of the world, however!