Name: Stella Sheath
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ45
Price: 77 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (268 reviews)

Dress was a little tight on the bottom, had to take small steps. Felt slim the whole evening, this dress really holds you together!

I love the feel and fit of the fabric. It was sturdy with just the right amount of stretch at the same time. It smooths out everything and enhanced all my curves.  It took a little bit of work to adjust the sticky boobs I wore underneath so a line didn't show, but after adjusting a bit, it worked fine. I would rent this over and over again! 

In the leg/butt area, the dress was a little tight but I loved it! Elizabeth and James dresses always fit me so well. The length hit right above the knee. I wish I could own this dress. It's absolutely perfect! The cut out in the front was my favorite. So happy I went with this dress! I am a small person so my normal size fit. For anyone else in-between sizes or with a butt, go up a size! 

AMAZING! The fabric is thick (not very stretchy) but covers the body beautifully. I received 1000 compliments on it. Classy, stunning, sexy, fun. It runs a little towards the small end, so perhaps size up. I usually wear a 0-2, but 0 was the only size available. I have fuller hips/thighs/chest for my petite frame but was still able to comfortably wear the 0. Sitting was a bit difficult though. I bought pasties to wear with this dress so that the top would lay completely flat (the top is double sided, not sheer). I would definitely rent this dress again, and actually would love to buy it!

Love this dress!!! Easy to move in and hugs all of the right places. Both the 8 and 10 fit. I decided to go up (surprisingly not because of my hips) because the fit on top was a bit looser. You don't need a bra, but I did need gel petals. The cut-out is in a comfortable place. The top was less pink than I expected and matches Essie's nail polish color barefoot & topless if you need a color reference. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect dress for such a great occasion. Everyone loved it and I felt amazing!  Very flattering!  I just wish I'd taken a better picture...

Fit like it was made for me. The Kate Spade necklace I rented was the perfect addition. 

This dress is AMAZING! It's so flattering and I got tons of compliments. The skirt really sucks you in, and because it's black, is so slimming. I got tons of compliments, and the little cutout was really subtly sexy. PAINS me to send this one back :(

I loved this dress so much! The material was very high quality, which made for a very flattering fit. It was slightly tight around the thigh area which made going up steps and dancing a little challenging, but the dress is totally worth it. The cut out in the middle makes it a little sexy, but the longer length of the dress still keeps it classy and sophisticated. I paired it with the RJ Graziano "Blushing Blossom" necklace, which was the perfect accessory. Would definitely rent this again! 

Dress fit well, accented ones shape, had enough stretch to move !  you were able to still wear a razor back or strapless bra with it! I received TONS of compliments!! Loved it.  You can dress it up or down. The wedding I went to was outdoors..  and the bride wore cowboy boots, so so did I, and it looked great !

Loved the dress! Fit great, true to size.

I wore this at a destination wedding on the beach. Great fit. I ended up going with the 8 rather than the 6 because of my hips. I'm very hourglass shaped. The skirt is stretchy and acts like spankx which was great. 

I usually wear a 4, I don't know what made me get the 6, but it fit wonderfully! I am a pear shaped with a  small waist and good size butt and it fit all my curves and was EXTREMELY comfortable! I wore it all night!

This dress fit incredibly well and I received a lot of compliments on it! I ordered a size 4 and size 6 and it took a while to decide on the best size but I ended up choosing the size 4 dress. Although it felt a bit tight, the size 6 was too big on the bottom and kept riding up when I walked around. I wore a Nu-Bra and felt completely covered all night. I would definitely rent this dress again!

Can't complain about a well made dress. This dress fit like a glove. I wore it to a formal dinner party and received a lot of compliments.  The dress was true to size. 

Tight in the hip area but not uncomfortable. (I have bigger legs/athletic body)

Awesome dress, awesome fit - great for a night out in Vegas with the girls!

SUCH a comfortable dress. So many compliments and so easy to dance in. The dress is pretty tight, but it's a thick material so no need for a bra. I would definitely rent this again!


It's tight but so flattering and has some stretch to it. I wore a pair of spanx underneath to smooth everything out and got nothing but compliments on it!

This dress is the perfect mix of edgy but classy. Even though it shows your rib cage- it's knee length hem sets it off so it's still conservative. I wore it to a wedding. It's very flattering and the stomach slit closes when you sit down. Material also hugs you and sucks you in. 

The dress was very flattering, and accommodated my more muscular thighs/butt that usually give me trouble, with very little riding up or wrinkling.  You could probably wear without a bra because the top part fits snugly, but I wore some sticky cups to avoid alerting everyone to the temperature.  I wore this dress with the KATE SPADE NEW YORK ACCESSORIES: Imperial Tile Statement Necklace and simple black pumps.  It was perfect!  They went impeccably together and I got so many compliments on both.  Would definitely suggest!

I loved that the material was thick, it made everything nice and smooth, no lumps. The cutout is very subtle and sexy. I wish I owned this dress, I might have to wear it again.

A little on the tighter side but overall fits great.  Looks great with a statement necklace. 

I rented only one size because they did not have my second size available to I went into this nervous. I usually range from 8-12 but average a size 10. I tried on the dress with some spanx and it fit like a glove! Love the material it was wonderful high quality. I have 34DDD so my only slight struggle was making sure the bottom of the top portion of the dress covered over my boobs and you didn't see my strapless bra poking out from the bottom. I recommend the dress! I would definitely rerent

This dress runs smaller than I expected but the 2 fit perfectly! I was worried the cutout might look inappropriate at a formal wedding but it was so small that it just looked stunning. I received a million compliments. The material is thick and luxurious, the fit is super flattering and it's easy to accessorize. Super comfortable too!

I'm 5'3" 120lbs and a size 2 fit perfect. Very comfortable, flattering, fashionable and sexy. Didn't want to give it back! 

Both the 8 and the 10 fit - the size 8 was a little tight around the rib cage for me, but the 10 bunched a little around the hips. Overall, really fun and cute dress for Valentine's! 

Wore this to my sorority's formal, I really really liked it because it was tight and sexy, but super flattering and the length made it much classier! As my friend said-- "it just LOOKS expensive!" Very easy to move in even though it's tight, and the little cutout in the front is perfect. Recommended for taller girls, I'm 5'10!

This dress fit like a dream. I normally wear a 4 or 6, and after reading other reviews I decided on the 6. It was snug but the material is thick and stretches to fit to your body nicely. I personally would not have worn a bra underneath and gotten away with it. Unfortunately, my plans changed and I was unable to wear the dress which was very upsetting. I will definitely be renting it again in the future so I have a chance to show it off!

This dress was incredible--so flattering and very comfortable. I'm pretty small up top with big hips and it made me look so good.  It was long enough and fit like a glove. I wish I owned this dress!!

It is nicely lined. I didn't have to wear a bra. It was extremely flattering. High waisted and the cut out was pretty conservative. The nude color was beautiful. Would love to own this dress. 

The material is pretty tight but stretchy at the same time. Definitely wear seamless undies!! 

This dress for like a glove for me; it is high quality and the fabric is heavy. The top is made such that you almost have to wear a backless strapless bra--I wore a nubra with it. Also--not for busty gals--not a problem for me but I could imagine it would be for the more well-endowed. I loved it!!! I got lots of compliments and made my body look great!!

I am typically either a size 4 or 6, both fit, but the size 4 was a bit tight.  The material of the dress is amazing, and thick.  I did wear a strapless bra with this dress, but it could be worn without or with an adhesive bra type.  I thought the dress had a little stretch to it, and great for curves.

Loved this dress! Pretty and comfortable, even without a bra. True to size, but very fitted without a lot of stretch. Would recommend going up a size for back up.

This dress was very comfortable. It fit beautifully. I received many compliments. The side seam on my hips puckered just a little but just had to readjust. I felt great in this dress. 

The dress is very tight around the butt and hips. I really loved how this looked with the little peek of skin. Strangers were coming up to me at the bar and restaurant telling me how much they liked it. I did not wear a bra and spanx were not an option since the dress would ride up as I walked with the fabric rubbing. 

I wore this dress for a wedding! Fits true to size no bra needed. Received many complements!

I rented size 2 and 4 and wore the 2.  In hindsight, I wish I'd have worn the 4 because the dress rode up throughout the night.  I normally fluctuate between a 2 and a 0 so I would say this dress runs a bit small.  I enjoyed wearing it, and would recommend it for rental.  

I ordered the size 2 and 4. I saw other reviews say it ran small so I went a size bigger. I really liked the overall fit. It was comfortable and breathable. I received a lot of compliments which is always great!! I didn't want to return it! You'll love this dress as much as I did!!:)

I wore this dress for the opening night of An American In Paris on Broadway and it was perfect! I ordered a 4 & 6 thinking I would wear the 4, but it was too small. The bottom of the 4 was SUPER snug and I could not even zip up the top. The 6 fit much better. I felt like the bottom of the 6 could be just a little more fitted, but it didn't bother me. And the top held me in nice and tight. I did not wear any sort of bra or cups (I don't think they would have fit), I just wore nip covers and I felt very comfortable. Best of all, after sitting for the 2.5 hour show, the dress didn't even wrinkle! I highly recommend this dress!

I wore this to my husband's swearing in ceremony and I thought it was an great dress! It's a tight fit and with the small cutout, it does make the dress have a sexy feel, but since it was all covered up up top, it was still classy! I'm sorry the pictures I have aren't the best but it was a great rental overall!

No cons for this dress,  very forgiving in the midsection, hugged my curves and I got so many compliments, the dress fit like a glove and was easy to move around in.

This dress fit like a glove! It wasn't short, which was really nice and the slit in the front wasn't as big as I had feared. It actually made the dress much more interesting and wasn't something I worried about at all, which was nice. Definitely would rent again! The 0 fit perfectly. 

I received many compliments all night long and had so much fun wearing this dress. The shoulders creeped up a little, but nothing that would not recommend renting this dress. 

This is the second time I've rented a dress from this brand, and I'm always so happy with the fit. I definitely recommend it for people who are short and petite, like me. (Definitely order a size up! Runs smaller than other brands.)
This dress fit so well, looked very chic, and made me feel great! I found it very comfortable. I wore it with a strapless bra. It was a little too thin for me to consider going without. 

I wore this dress to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary at an estate winery. I am not used to wearing body con style dresses and was considering returning it, but my husband loved it and said it would be his favorite dress in my closet if I owned it!  I always wear size 0 but the size 2 was substantially more comfortable. Wearing a bra is not necessary (I wore pasties).  The dress was elegant and for my first RTR, I am very happy. 

Dress was absolutely gorgeous and fit like a glove. Stretchy material so if hides any flaws or imperfections. It is definitely a fitted dress with a subtle cut out at the midsection. Would definitely recommend! 

I know it's a bold statement, but this is my favorite dress I have ever worn. I felt so sexy in it and it was very comfortable, even after eating a big dinner! The fabric is thick and has a little give to it. I feel like this would be great for any body type. Can't wait for another opportunity to rent it again. 

I wore this for a girls trip in miami! Loved it! It was classy but a little sexy with the cut out! Super perfect! Felt amazing in it seriously loved it! Would rent again for another occasion. 

Dress was cute and different- I'm 5'7" and 117 and was worried the 0 would be too tight based on other reviews but there was no backup size available so i risked it! It ended up being totally fine- definitely not loose but not too tight and the length was perfect - a bit above the knee. 

I wore this for a date and it was so snug in all the right places. I wore a wrap over it for a little extra warmth but I still felt sexy knowing there was that little slit to show off some skin! I definetly recommend a strapless bra or pasties depending on your comfort.

I love love loved this dress. I would normally wear a size 2/4. But they didn't have it in my size so sized down. I would have purchased this dress and kept it if I could. Amazing quality. A size up probably would have been better since I was super pressed in, but I would definitely rent this dress again.

This dress is beautiful and was worn for a Christmas party

Pros: unique, form fitting, & can be worn to many different types of functions
Cons: super tight/fitted/short

Overall, add a cool necklace to glam up but don't eat anything prior to your event. This dress is super tight & unforgiving. I am a size 0 and went on a 24 hour juice diet so I could fit. This is really a bodycon dress and the slit isn't as wide on smaller frames (I'm 5'2"). However, I did love this dress and would wear again.

I absolutely loved this dress! I wore it to a cocktail party/night out and felt amazing the entire time! I paired it with black heels and a black clutch to complete the look. It runs slightly small, so you may want to consider sizing up. But I was still able to wear my regular size (4) 

Loved this dress - wish I could keep it! Was definitely tight but 1 size above normal dress size fit well.  The cutout is nice, but the dress also looked great pulled up to have more coverage.  Would definitely rent again!

The two was tighter than I expected. I imagine a 4 would have fit better, I was a bit like a stuffed sausage. But it looked really good. Also rented the necklace which perfectly complemented the dress. 

This will forever be one of those dresses I wish I owned! I immediately felt so confident in this dress. The cut out adds a little sex appeal while the colors and length keep it super classy. My only warning is it does run small! I am normally between a 0-2 but even the 2 was incredibly tight. I definitely recommend sizing up. 

I rented this dress for my cousin's wedding. I thought it was very flattering and hugged my body in all the right places. A little snug when walking, had to take smaller steps than usual to keep it from riding up, but once I got used to it I was able to comfortably dance the night away! I would absolutely rent this dress again.

This is a gorgeous dress and I received a ton of compliments for it. It was a little tight. They didn’t have the next size up available so I had to pick the 0. It was fine but the 2 would have been better. 
I’m 5’3”, 34C, 115 athletics body type

I wore this dress to a black tie optional wedding. I usually wear a 4-6 and this was a 6, which fit flatteringly but didn't have a lot of give. It wasn't uncomfortable, but just didn't give a lot of wiggle/dancing room. The cutout in the front didn't show much for me, which was fine. I was able to wear a strapless bra underneath. Without one, the dress really flattened me out. 

I loved the look of this dress! Classic colors and style with a unique peek-a-boo feature in the midsection that is fun and flattering. I have a petite hourglass figure and am 5'2", 105lbs. Size 0 was a perfect fit. (Which was a good thing because there was no back-up dress sent to me.) A few things worth noting about the dress-- It is very snug especially on the hips/legs; however, I was able to eat and dance and enjoy the night without issues. It actually felt nice that the dress hugged everything in securely! I was a little disappointed to learn that the dress requires a bra since the fabric isn't as thick in the bust. Fortunately I had a strapless bra without much padding that worked perfectly since there wasn't much extra room in the dress. (The bra was black, and the color did not show through.) Be aware that the peek-a-boo midsection doesn't open as wide as the photo on the model (unless your torso happens to be that long). That was the one thing I wished I had known before renting. Other than that, I simply loved the dress! I hope to rent it again in the future!

I ordered a size 8 and size 10, and ended up wearing the 10 which fit like a glove. The bottom is very tight and so walking and sitting was a little tedious at times but it kept everything sucked in and looked great. I got a ton of compliments. Also, I couldn't wear a bra, but the material is nice and thick so no bra needed!

The dress was beautiful. The slit in front was smaller on me than on the model - it was tasteful yet sexy. Great for a New Year's Eve wedding. The material was thick enough to wear without a bra (without nips being an issue) but if you have a tiny chest like me, it was a little looser than I would have liked. Overall fit was great, snug and comfortable. Lots of compliments!

I loved this dress! Wore to awards ceremony. I got the 6 and 8, the later actually fit a little better, however smelled kinda funky so I opted to wear the 6. It was a bit snug but I felt comfortable, no spanx needed because it was snug and the fabric is a nice quality/thick. I did wear a strapless bra but could've gone without, again because it is thicker fabric. Got lots of compliments too! 

Great fit and perfect style for a bachelorette party in Chicago! Easy to move and dance in and the cut out was the highlight of the dress.

Loved this dress for my brother's indoor/outdoor wedding.  My husband was best man and the dress matched his tux perfectly.  Lots of compliments on the dress, it was classy, and timeless with the perfect amount of sexy.  

My only complaint would be the skirt has zero give/elasticity.  I wore a 6 having read other reviews (I go between a 4 or 6), and even the 6 was very tight.  I'm not sure an 8 would have helped, as the material just isn't stretchy.  The top fit well on the 6.  

Loved everything about this dress. It's super comfy! No need for a bra because the fabric is great quality. I didn't want to take it off!

This was by far the best dress I've ever worn! So classy but sexy at the same time. The other reviews are true, it is tight. I usually wear a 2 and in the 4 I had a hard time dancing and getting in and out of the car. But regardless of that, it was so perfect for this occasion, couldn't be happier with my first RTR. Will be renting again! 

I ordered a size 0 and 2. I normally wear a size 0 in dresses and the 0 did indeed fit like a glove. I decided to size up since I was going to a wedding and I wanted to eat and drink without worrying about breathing. The dress is gorgeous and sleek and sexy. I received a ton of compliments. Do not hesitate!  Rent this dress! 

Snug but fairly stretchy. It hugs your figure in a flattering way. I also like that the cutout in front gets larger or smaller depending on how far you pull the dress down, so if you don't want much to show you don't have to. 

Very flattering with the stretching black skirt, particularly if you have a small waist. Everyone liked it, and it's easy to accessorize. Sexy without being overly revealing, although with the cutout I'd avoid any work related function.
For sizing reference: I'm 32D (didn't need a bra); 24 waist, 33 hip. The 0 fit perfectly.

The best part of this dress was the cut in the mid section. At times, it was not even visible. I did not feel uncomfortable at all! However, I felt sexy and flirty at the same time! 

This was fitted and classy at the same time. Loved it!

I'm usually a size 8 in dresses. I ordered the 8 with the 10 as my backup. Both fit. The 8 was tighter and held my large boobs (36DD) in place better. The skirt also held me in better with the 8 but the slit in back was pulling a bit and my stomach was being squished out the top peekaboo (the spanx I was wearing was part of this problem as the elastic was giving me a muffin top). I opted to wear the 10. The skirt laid nicer in back and wasn't squeezing my skin out the top. I tried a strapless bra but the bottom of the bra was visible through the opening. I ended up wearing pasties. It was fine but not the most flattering my boobs have looked. The dress would also ride up throughout the night & I kept having to pull it down. This dress was definitely a risk for me. I've never worn anything that's shown my midriff. I did like that you could adjust to show less or more.  

The dress was nice and I felt pretty good in it but in the end it was annoying trying 3 different types of Spanx with it and not being able to wear a bra. I think this dress would work better if you have a smaller bust and are more confident with your shape. Even with Spanx on I felt like I needed to suck my stomach in all night. 
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I have rented 3 dresses from E&J now and by far the most comfortable and flattering dresses I've ever worn. I always get a million compliments from men and women. The fabric is very high quality and smooths all the lumps and bumps and is forgiving after several round of apps (and a late-night taco truck).

Such a great dress. Fit like a glove. Loved everything about it!!

I loved this dress. I wore this for my birthday, but my current city isn't super dressy and stuff when it comes to bars, but this was a perfect happy medium to looking special for my birthday but also feeling comfortable with going to bars and not looking too flashy. Love the slit in the stomach area- it's high up enough that I could wear it after a big meal without feeling self-conscious and the skirt part was flattering so everything went well. I thought I'd need a necklace because of the other pictures, but it actually looked better without the necklaces I have and without my rental necklace (Slate and Willow Gold Glitter Art Deco Necklace)

I loved this dress. Received so many compliments. It was pretty tight through the bottom, luckly I didn't sit too much through the night, but it just makes you sit up a bit straighter :) was a little tight for dancing but it worked!!

Stella Sheath

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