Name: Red Emmy Dress
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ147
Price: 74.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (119 reviews)

This dress is super flattering. Form fitting. Enough stretch without being too much. Cut-out detail is super cute. Hugs a muscular bum without any weird bunching. 

The color is even better in person- a very sexy rich red (not orangey at all). Fit was super sexy but not too over the top. Wore for my 40th birthday!

This brand definitely runs small. I rented a 6 and usually wear a 2 in other brands. I probably could have worn the 4 but wanted to make sure the back cut out wasn't too tight. I wore it to a formal event, and I felt like the conservative length balanced the color and back nicely. Already regretting sending it back...will probably buy it next time! 

Size up, can wear a regular bra. Tons of compliments!

Loved the fabric, which was form-fitting but also smoothed everything out. This was a great dress!

I've rented a million Elizabeth & James dresses and I have to say this one wasn't my favorite. I feel like this one fit more true to size and a bit more stretch than most of their dresses. Still a great dress and fun to wear- it was perfect for a more upscale barn wedding! 

The 4 fit perfectly, the back section was just right, not sagging and not squeezing skin/fat. The 6 was sagging in the back (the lower section). Wore a regular bra with straps and it was not visible at all. The dress fabric is heavier so you can't see your bra through it, not sure how spanks would look probably fine. Fell just above the knee (I did not want anything short since the back section is showing enough skin in my opinion). Put some bronzer on your back and good to go!

Lots of compliments on the vibrant red. The side cut outs and back are flattering. The fabric does not really stretch so it can be difficult to walk up stairs, however very comfortable otherwise. I'm usually between a 4 and 6 and I went with the 4. The 6 was a little too long since I'm rather short. 

I often go between a size 4 and size 6. Admittedly I did put on a few winter lbs. The 4 fit but was very tight, the 6 was much more comfortable and I was able to move around in it. 

Got lots of compliments on this dress! Fun cutouts, beautiful color. Careful though... the cutouts are in places that are not flattering when sitting down, so be sure to be standing up tall for any pictures taken 

This dress fit so well. I was very happy with this order. The color was perfect for a September wedding. The length was very appropriate too considering my parents were also at the wedding lol. 

Def a super sexy back which was i picked this dress. Sizing up is key... the 4 fit but was right in places i knew wouldn’t be comfortable so wore the 6. There are some issues with fit in the bust and strap area as it did pop and not lie flat but my hair is long and on the size 6 it wasn’t as bad. Def felt super sexy all night. It’s the length that does make it hard to walk up stairs ladies 

This red hot dress was a showstopper and total confidence booster!! The dress does run small. I am typically a 2 or 4 and wore the 6 in this dress. The top of the dress was a little large, showing a gap by the armpit, but I was able to hide it with my hair. As other reviews state, the bottom of the dress was a little tight but I was still able to dance the night away! I wish I owned this dress! It is AMAZING!!

This dress was amazing and I felt so confident wearing such a bold color. The back is beautiful with the opening and zippers. I complimented the dress with a black leather jacket and a pearl necklace. The only complaint I had is that the bottom of the dress is slim so you cannot take very large steps. I ordered a 6 and an 8. In the end I wore the 8 because it was more comfortable up top. I am an avid Crossfit athlete with a very broad back and some muscular legs but the 8 had enough stretch to make it very flattering. I would definitely rent this dress again! 

Fit like a glove! Ordered the 4 and the 6. Didn't even try the 4 on because I like the fit of the 6 so much. Loved how it hugged my body in the right places. Very comfortable, could wear a regular bra (big bonus), and received multiple compliments. You will need help to get the top zipper. 5'5, 130pounds, 34DD. 

I rented this for a wedding. I have worn this designer before and typically wear a size 4. I rented the size 4 and 6. The 4 fit perfectly, however, had black stains all over the butt of the dress!  I did end up wearing the size 6 to the event but was a bit looser and longer then I would have preferred. I would say the dress it true to size. I was worried the red would be too bold for the event but it was super classy and felt like a million bucks!

This dress was fantastic. The color was spot on perfect for first day of fall outside wedding. I received so many compliments. The dress did however run small. I should have worn a size up at least. I wasn't uncomfortable in the material. It stretched with my body while giving a flattering look. I would and most like will rent this dress again. 

This dress was definitely the hit of the night. When I arrived at the venue one of the first people who saw me walk in was the bride's mother and her jaw literally dropped as she blurted out "Wow!" The bride also sought me out during the night to tell me how much she loved my dress. I am normally a 4/6 but I know E&J tends to run snug so I rented the 6 & 8. The 6 arrived with a busted zipper which I'd read about on other reviews, so hopefully that issue will be addressed before it gets shipped out to someone else (I called customer service to let them know about it). The 8 fit, but I definitely had a little room. The 6 probably would've been perfect, but the dress is fitted enough that the 8 worked out of necessity. Overall this is a great dress and my husband even said he hopes I rent it again. *Don't rent this dress if you're uncomfortable having all eyes on you. 

Loved this dress. Felt great in it and the back and sides are a great feature. 

I felt great in this dress and got several compliments from strangers at a party in Las Vegas. I sized up, and didn't even try on the 4 because the 6 fit me like a glove. The downfall of this dress is that there isn't really any stretch, and the top zipper would unzip with the slightest bending. My husband had to re-zip me back up in public 3 times, and actually told me to make sure I mentioned that in a review because he thought it was kind of ridiculous! I did need to wear a strapless bra with the dress. It was fun for the night, but I wouldn't rent again. 

This dress was a hit. The cutout in the back perfectly hides a regular bra and the fabric is very comfortable. Runs a tad small as I wore the 8 and I'm normally a 6. Doesn't stretch much so going up stairs is a bit tight but overall, perfect wedding/party dress. 

The dress is thick and fitted so you feel held together. It is SMALL. I am a standard 0, sometimes 00.  I couldn’t zip the 0 and looked 4 months pregnant. The 2 fit beautifully. Sizing doesnt bother me as you can always read a review. My big issue with this dress is there is no slit in the skirt. I had to change for the reception as I wouldn’t have enjoyed myself in this dress. The cutout is high enough for a family wedding as well. 

Wore this to a fall wedding with my ex boyfriend (photo not altered). Felt like a million bucks, but he thought differently, which probably should've been my first red flag. 
Long story short: Very flattering and beautiful color.

Loved this dress. Shows off arms and back. Nice length considering its a very form fitting dresss. A little tight around knees which restricts you from taking big steps but who needs to walk when you look this good?! Actually, very managable though. 

Tight at the bottom of dress, which made walking up stairs / getting into cars a bit challenging. 
Classy in the front, fun in the back. Just wore a cashmina for the church ceremony. 

Runs small, glad I ordered a size up. Got a ton of compliments though! Fit good in the shoulders and chest, length was modest, but the stitch in the middle was tight. 

The red hue of this dress is nothing short of beautiful. I loved the way it hugged my body in all the right places and gave me a very sexy silhouette. I'm truly between a 6 and 8 right now, and I think I could have worn the 6 with this dress, but the 8 gave me more breathing room to eat and dance. I did find it difficult getting in and out of the car because of how tightly the dress hugged my legs. The fabric was of a great quality, thick and durable. The back cut out made the dress a show stopper and upper strap in the back in my bra perfectly. Would recommend this dress to everyone! Would definitely rent again!

Loved loved loved it. Lots
Of compliments. Loved cut outs. 

I love this dress. Wish i owned it. It stole the show. Especially the back. 

Love love loved this dress! Beautiful cut, thick and lined fabric, and unique back. I wore this on a Valentines date (with nude heels and a chunky necklace) and ended up wearing it to work with a blazer (to cover the back) too. I have wide hips and it was a little fitted around my booty -- not the easiest to move around in, but definitely not terrible. Great dress! 

This dress fit beautifully! Nice, thick material. I am usually between a 2 and 4 and I wore the 4. The dress does have some stretch but I felt the 2 was too tight. Would definitely rent this again! My hubby loved it!

Great dress for a wedding. The red has a slight orange tint to it, so it was tricky to pair a lipstick. The fabric is thick and form fitting. Many compliments throughout the evening. 

I ordered this as a back up, but ended up wearing it simply because i liked it better than my original. I am short and curvy, and bigger on bottom than on top, so i was worried about how tight the dress would be, but it had some stretch to it so i was fine. Fit both my top and bottom well. 

There were two cons: 
1- the back opens just where there is that fold in your back, so when i bent side to side there was some back fat going on. 
2- it is tight enough that it made salsa dancing and getting out of cars difficult. Not much room for leg movement- kind of limits you to short steps.

However overall looked awesome, and i got a lot of compliments.

Rented this for New Years Eve - Received many compliments. This was comfortable and I would wear it again. The size was smaller than a normal size 8. The material was thick and good quality. Thank you Rent the Runway!!!

Dress fits true to size, I normally wear a 0 or 2, but ordered a 4 because I was afraid it would run small. The 4 fit good, but I should've ordered the 2. This dress was so fun to wear, I never had to worry about it slipping down or feeling like I had to "suck it in" all night. I was able to wear a regular bra, and danced all night without any wardrobe malfunctions! Sad to send this one back!

Obsessed with this dress! Wore for a friend's rehearsal dinner. The length was conservative, but fit adds just enough sex appeal. The material is thick and hugs all the right curves...but be sure to size up!! I'm normally 2-4, but ordered the 6 & 8 based on other reviews. Could've easily gone with the 6, but I just felt more comfortable having a little more room in the 8. Rent this--you won't regret it!!

This dress was beautiful, but the fabric did not have much stretch, making the cut outs give the appearance of fat rolls.  I also really struggled with the top zipper.

I loved the way this dress made me feel, it has thick material and it shapes the body well! The top of the back of the dress had a bad zipper and I had to fix it every 5 minutes which was annoying. I would have felt more comfortable wearing it if it wasn't broken :/! Otherwise super pretty! 

The dress fit perfectly!  I am short and so I was worried it would be too long but it was perfect.  I got so many compliments at the wedding, even from people I didn't know. I wanted to keep the dress!  The only con was it was a little harder to dance in because it was tight all the way to my knees. Overall,  I loved it and felt great in it! 

Red Emmy Dress

Elizabeth and James

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