Name: Ventus Gown
Brand: Elizabeth and James
SKU: EJ109
Price: 90 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (282 reviews)

I wish i could wear this dress everyday. Amazing! 

This dress was great! It was very fitted. I wore the 6 L with some shapewear for my waist and it was perfect! The dress just grazed the floor with 3.5 in heels. The slit was sexy and the open back was a head turner! 

Wore this dress to a black tie wedding. Dress was a beautiful color and I received tons of compliments. I am typically a size 4 - read a lot of reviews on size and ordered a 4R & 6R. I ended up wearing the 4R because the larger size looked too loose in the front midsection. If you have a longer torso, the halter might dig into your neck a bit as the night goes on but it's worth it. Highly recommend!

Glad I sized up for my backup size, since I wore the bigger one. But it was gorgeous and comfortable and despite lacking stretch, I was able to happily dance the night away. I loved this dress and got compliments all night!

Fits pretty true to size, but definitely order a size up as your backup because that's the one I ended up wearing. Still hugged in all the right places, was just not as suffocating with the zipper and halter too so I was super comfortable. Color is amazing. Lots of compliments. Dusty rose is THE color this wedding season so if you're contemplating renting this dress GET IT!

Like other reviewers stated, this dress runs small. I also thought the neck fit really tight and I wonder if a Long would have provided more comfort. Overall, this dress was amazing and I received soooo many compliments. 

LOVED this dress! Like other reviewers said, definitely size up at least one, if not 2 sizes. I usually wear a size 4 (size small tops and size medium bottoms) and ended up wearing the 6. It was sexy and elegant, returning it was the worst part!

If you're a little bit thicker on the bottom you should size up one size. You cannot wear a regular bra with this. Thick material to hide flaws for the win!

I was MOH for a last minute wedding, asked the bride to pick. I love that you get a second size free bc a fellow bridesmaid was able to join last minute and didn't like the dress she ordered from a website so ended up wearing my extra 2L size. I am in the 2R! I am 120 pounds and less toned around the torso. so it felt a little tighter for me there. She felt is was tighter around the hips but from our photo you can see her butt filled it better than mine! Loved how it worked out! Great quality. 

I should've gone down a size but this was the first time I had worn a formal dress and wasn't used to the sizing. It was just a little big on me in the waist. I got the long and it was definitely long enough to wear heels in! I may rent again in the future in the smaller size because I loved it! Material is heavy, cut was very flattering! 

Two weeks before the wedding I tried on a 0 and while it zipped up it was a little tight.  The ladies at the store convinced me it looked perfect but encouraged me to order the free extra size.  Man am I glad I did.  I felt so much more comfortable and was able to move so well in the 2 while still maintaining the desired fit to my body.  I'm 5'4" so the R was the perfect length with my 4-5 inch heels.  I can't rave more about this dress!

Beautiful sleek and simple!  It's nice thick fabric... more salmon colored, as pictured.
 The length was perfect for my petite size also:)  Loved it!  tons of compliments.

This dress was BEAUTIFUL!! Received so many compliments.  The size 6L was the perfect fit!  I'm 5'9" and the dress hung perfectly with 4" heels. Size up though...Im 125 and the 6 was perfect without being too loose or scandalously tight. I wore a mink wrap and the colors complemented beautifully. The slit made it easy to walk and dance. I wore an adhesive bra with it which I felt helped give more shape than just pasties.  

It does run small. Super pretty color and elegant look.

Fit great, felt great in it!! So easy to do and return. 

Perfect for a formal late afternoon/early evening wedding, easy to add bling. I received a lot of compliments on the color. Its more rusty rose than the online photo. The dress is a bit tight around the neckline. I have broad shoulders and a prominent rib-cage, so to loosen it i bought adjustable button keyholes for the back neck buttons which really helped. It's very snug but no spanks needed because the material was think and supportive. If you're athletic/curvy I highly recommend this dress!

This dress was beautiful and perfect for the summer black tie wedding I wore it to. My biggest comment is about size-this dress runs very small! I am 5'2", 125-130 lbs, and I usually wear a 2 or 4 in dresses. I decided to order a 4P and a 6R (the 6P was unavailable) after reading the other reviews saying the dress ran small, and the 6 ended up fitting perfectly. Only the 6R was available unfortunately, so it was a little long on me. I am wearing 5" heels in this picture and the dress still trailed on the ground a bit. The length of the 4P was perfect, so I was bummed the 4 was way too small. If you're below 5'4" I would definitely order the petite size if it's available, or invest in a really tall pair of heels for the regular size. And expect to size one or two sizes up. For reference, I wore another RTR Monique Lhuillier dress this same weekend that was a size 2 and fit perfectly, and in this dress I was a size 6.

Overall it's a beautiful dress and great quality! It's also very flattering-the structured fabric was really slimming on my stomach. I got plenty of compliments and I'm so happy I rented this. Just keep in mind it runs small and the regular length is already pretty long. 

Loved this dress! I wish I had sizes up, because it does run small. It was tighter on the low back portion, but I made it work. 

I felt super confident in this dress and received so many compliments! I was nervous that the back was too open/revealing, but I was assured by my mom that it was still appropriate for a formal wedding. Like others said, the waistband is pretty tight. The dress was a tad loose everywhere else compared to the very narrow waistband (I'm 5'3" and weigh 120). That was my only complaint! And it really only become apparent after I ate dinner haha Overall I loved this dress and would absolutely wear it again! It's so fun and easy to dance in. 

 hard to walk up stairs but the material is super flattering!

Beautiful dress, but definitely runs small. I barely fit into my normal size, and probably would have been more comfortable in the next size had it been available. 

Absolutely obsessed with this dress. I knew from reading the reviews that I should have ordered a size up, but unfortunately RTR only had my usual size available. I took a chance and went for it, and i'm so glad I did! This dress fit me like a glove. It walks the line between sexy and classy perfectly. I thought the leg slit hit at just the right spot - made dancing easy, but I was never worried it would ride up and show too much though, etc! A size up definitely would have been a bit more comfortable (I found it was a bit tight right around the waist, but otherwise fit me just fine), but my usual size definitely worked. My only advice- you rent this dress, make sure you invest in some seamless underwear. The dress is thick and nice quality but somehow it does show undergarment lines very easily.

Beautiful dress. Just is pretty tight around the ribs probably could've sized up if they had it

I was very nervous about wearing a "tight-fitting" dress like this, as I usually don't due to have a bit of curve in the hips and butt. But, I went with it and it was a huge hit! I usually wear a size 4 in dresses but the 6 fit much better. I am 5' 4" and went with a regular, but wish I would have gone with Petite as it was still long even with 3.5" heels. But I wasn't tripping, so that's good. 

The size 4 was a little tight around the chest, but totally worth it. Beautiful, classy, simple dress. Everyone loved it. Other than the minor tightness, the fabric is very comfortable and it is easy to move around. I am only 5'2'' but I ordered the long for the flowyness. 

I loved this dress and felt so good in it ! 
I rented the 8L bc there was no Rs left and it looked good but but was definitely snug (hemming tape did work to shorten it) 
I'm usually between and 6 and an 8 but I went sizes up based on the other reviews and I'm happy i did ! 
I decided to wear the 10R bc it still looked nice but I could move a little better in it, material is super flattering and holds you in, I felt good in it even after apps, wedding dinner and dessert ! 

The fabric of this dress was pretty thick, so the open back was a lifesaver for hot outdoor wedding. Gorgeous color and slit allows you to dance.

This dress a little bit runs mall, prefer size up !
I love this dress I got compliments all night 


Fits like a glove but is on the longer side. I'm 5'4 and it all came together once i had 5-inch heels.  The dress had definitely been worn and someone more fussy than me might be more perturbed by the wear on the zipper, fabric, etc but once you've got it on, you'll forget about all that, promise :) 

This dress is a great color. It is very sleek and the open back is very sexy. My husband loved it. There is a high slit on one side but nothing crazy. The material is a bit heavy, but I was comfortable at an outdoor wedding in August. You will need a backless bra for this dress. Highly recommend this dress!

This dress fit almost perfect. I wanted OP but it was unavailable so I went with OR. It was way too roomy in the stomach and I had to keep fixing it for pictures. Overall this dress made me feel like way more beautiful than I expected. Heavy material. All around I absolutely love this dress. It's sexy, but still elegant. 

I love Elizabeth and James dresses because they always fit me like a glove, and this one was no exception. It's sexy with the low back, but still classy with the high neck. The only thing is the length, it was probably 4 inches too long. I taped it with fashion tape and pinned it with safety pins, which worked out but was a pain. I'd definitely recommend the petite sizing for smaller ladies. Unfortunately, it wasn't available when I ordered!

I LOVED this dress. I truly felt like a million bucks, and got complimented all night long. It was very form fitting yet the thick material made it flattering. I am 5'10" and wore 1" heals. The long size drug on the floor a bit, but not too bad. The regular size was too short for me even barefoot. Over all loved this dress for a black tie optional summer wedding. 

I really loved how the dress fit. I'm normally a size 4 but based on other reviews I sized up. It was snug but an overall good fit. I'm 5'6" and wore flats and the dress brushed the floor. I didn't like how short it looked with 3" heels.  I'd rent this again for sure and received so many compliments. 

I rented this dress for a black tie optional country club wedding. It was perfect for the occasion and I felt amazing in it! I'm 5'3" and 105lbs, 30A, and typically wear a 0, however the 0 I received arrived damaged and I ended up wearing the 2. The fit was almost perfect, however I had a lot of extra room in the bust! Like other reviewers, I found the dress to be quite long, even with 4" heels. It was an easy fix with temporary hem tape, and I was able to walk and dance without any problems. The open back is stunning, and the color is absolutely beautiful in person. I would absolutely recommend this dress and I may even rent it again!

This was my back up dress but ended up fitting better than my first choice so I went with it! The fabric is decently structured the zipper works well and only zips to your mid back. The mid section was a little snug, but the chest fit my 32A cups well! Due to it being backless, had to use a sticky-bra, which was well concealed by the neckline. The dress was overall a little snug, but tends to happen in order to fit in the bust. The slit was decently high and when crossing Rt leg over Lt, your leg up to your mid-thigh is showing, so if you are going to a more conservative event, I might save this one. We were at a wedding in a conservatory in June therefore it was comfortable and not too hot to wear. Easy to dance in. I also wore 2 inch heels and am 5'4" and didn't have any trouble walking! The color was great too! It arrived slightly wrinkled but came out easily with a quick steam before I put it on. It did wrinkle a bit in the front after being seated for a bit, but that's hard to avoid. 

Looked and felt great in this super flattering dress! 

Loved this dress! I wore it to my college graduation ball. It was actually my backup, and I'm so glad I added it to my rental because the zipper on my original dress broke... it was a blessing in disguise! This style was way more "me" and fit like a glove. While I was nervous about how form fitting it was at first, it wasn't too scandalous and had the perfect amount of side boob and open back. It photographed beautifully, and I received endless complements. The color is beautiful on brunettes. I would definitely recommend!! 

I didnt end up wearing as it was too tight for the hot day and the other dress i had popped better. This dress material is really thick and holds everything in. I loved the backless style with the high neck in front. It was a bit big up top since i am only a b cup and had a larger style dress (12). I loved the high slit as well. 

I wore this as a bridesmaid dress and it worked very well. It was flattering and the material was thick so it sucked everything in. It was however VERY small. I ordered my size and 1 size up and i almost couldn't fit into the size up! I was able to squeeze into it but not super comfortably and I wish I had ordered 2 sizes up. 

This dress was gorgeous, but just too small for me. I usually wear a size 6, and the 8 was still too small. Definitely sucks you in at the waist, but my back fat was bulging over the low back. I'll order in a larger size, and/or tone up my back a bit! 

The fit was a bit small. I usually wear a 0 but went with the 2P. Even the 2 was a bit snug but the material is thick and a bit forgiving so it doesn't look skin tight. I had to wear a cupped bra for the front due to me worrying I would show too much side boob - so if you have larger than a C... I would consider sizing up! Overall great dress and it was a great coral color for a Fall Mountain Wedding!

Curve hugging, very low back, BEAUTIFUL but not made for short people lol. I had to buy hemming tape for it to fit my height. 

I received so many compliments on the dress. It made me feel classy yet sexy at the same time. Business in the front, party in the back type of dress. Next time I would probably order a 4, as the back of the dress was a little snug for me. Other than that, it complimented my figure perfectly and the length was perfect (I'm 5'5, 125 lbs, but I have long legs).

Overall- I loved this dress but it does fit extremely small. I wore a size 6 (normally wear 2/4) and probably could have gone up to an 8. There is no give anywhere which makes sitting sort of difficult. Also, no padding in the bust and ladies with larger breasts should probably purchase fabric tape to avoid too much side boob. I'm 5'4" and the 6R length fit great with ~3 inch heels. 

Saw some beautiful pictures of this one, got it as my backup. Would have gotten it in a 4R instead of 6L because it was a bit big around the stomach area and had room to the sides of my chest. Wearing heels in the picture, so a L is too long for me, especially if the heels come off for dancing. Wished it could have worked!

I wore this gown to a military ball. The length was great with a pair of nude heels. When walking, the dress started to rise up and create rolls of fabric. I had to pull the dress down very frequently throughout the night which got annoying. Other than that the color is beautiful and it was nice to not wear the typical military colors this year. I absolutely loved how thick the material was and the quality of the dress! 

Size up in this dress-- one to two sizes larger than my usual size fit perfectly (except for length... RTR says they sent a petite but it was dragging on the ground even in high heels...) I'd otherwise highly recommend. 

The style of the dress is so beautiful and I got a lot of compliments! The color is a nice change from navy/black/red that you usually see at galas. The style and cut are so amazing. The dress itself is pretty unforgiving in the stomach so you definitely have to be mindful of that. The buttons dig in at the neck a lot. I wore the 4R which was the perfect length for three inch heels (I am 5'7"). I really liked wearing it! 

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