Arden Dress

Elk

$200

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Product Details

An expressive painterly pattern lends texture and depth to this flattering tie-waist shift from Elk.

Materials and Measurements

Blue multii color printed crepe (100% Viscose). Hourglass. Short sleeves. Crew neckline. Hidden back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Pockets. 39" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized 2-14

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small (1)
True to Size (17)
Runs Large (51)

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Marla's reviews
July 29th, 2021
Dress with POCKETS!

Loved this cozy dress with pockets. Typically I size up on dresses, but sized down for this. There is a tie in back that you can cinch the dress smaller. Most photos show it tied in front, but I tied in back. Loved this dress.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
March 6th, 2023
Size down 1-2 sizes

Fun but comfortable. Wore it all day and night. Like everyone else says — size down at least one size. I went down two sizes. Pockets are nice!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Bethany's reviews
July 21st, 2022
Great Dress for Office to Dinner

Yes this dress runs large, but I didn't mind it! Even though the colors are darker, it still gave me cool summer vibes due to the fabric being light. I tucked the pockets behind me because they gave my hips a wide look. I love the neckline, sleeves and length!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Isabelle's reviews
September 18th, 2020
Great dress, comfortable, runs VERY large!

I am usually a size 6-8 and I originally rented the size 4, but it was still too big so I swapped it for the size 2. The size 2 fits me perfectly and I love the style/pattern - it is very versatile (suitable for work but I would also wear it out to a party or dinner). I really don't want to give it back, so I might even buy it :)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Courtney's reviews
April 27th, 2023
Comfortable and flowy dress

Nothing terribly special about the dress, but a comfortable work option. I tied the belt in front which to me looked better than tying in back. Lightweight and easy to fit.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Chelsea's reviews
October 15th, 2021
Unique Fall Cocktail Dress

I was immediately drawn to the colors and pattern of this dress. It was so fun! I'm a breastfeeding mom, so I try to keep the girls covered as best as possible, so this dress fit the bill. I ended up tying the tie to the back, which made this more form fitting in the front. I also pushed the pockets to the back, which prevented the extra hippiness that pockets can sometimes add. This dress hit me right below the knee. If I were to re-order, I would size down to a small.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 163lbs
Browse Tammy's reviews
October 12th, 2021
Easy and oversized

Pretty colors that can match with a lot. Very comfortable, loose fit. I'm usually a 8/10 and the 6 was roomy on me. So easy to wear all day.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jaci's reviews
July 23rd, 2021
I

it's a fun dress and out of my norm. it's comfortable and breathes, but it's baggy

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Alexandra's reviews
October 28th, 2020
Cute dress. Forgiving. Fun colors.

Not my favorite thing I've ever worn. The location of the tie made me feel like my hips were more wide. It runs large though. I wore the 6 more for length. I'm usually 8 or 10. Overall, did the job but I didn't feel AMAZING.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36H
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Karen's reviews
July 3rd, 2023
Potato Sack with Potential

This dress has the potential to be fashionable but it's big and shapeless. The attached tie that helps define the waist doesn't do enough to create a flattering silhouette. The print of the fabric is unique and adds a nice pop of color that looks textured and feels silky smooth. On the plus side, it's a very comfortable dress that had enough length to make it office appropriate.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Whitney's reviews
February 13th, 2023
Generously cut, so you may need to size down

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Lori's reviews
August 24th, 2022
This was my 2nd try with this style. It's okay

Tried 6 which was huge. Size 4 still felt a little big and shapeless. Belt doesn't do much to add shape. Otherwise very comfortable, pretty colors. Surprisingly though, no compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Rhea's reviews
July 11th, 2022
Potato Sack with Belt

I did not find this dress flattering. I sized down and still felt like I was swimming in it. The pattern was a bit meh in person. 3 stars because, despite me not loving the dress I still got a few compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Stacy's reviews
January 31st, 2022
Love the print and fabric

Just runs big. Has pockets which is nice. If ordered again would do smaller size.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Sandra's reviews
April 8th, 2020
Casual work dress-big

Big, but comfortable Nice material Belt helps to make it look fitted Pockets!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Nadia's reviews
June 3rd, 2025
Beautiful fabric design

Flattering style, beautiful design. I've rented this one before. Lots of compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Maryam's reviews
May 28th, 2023
Fun and easy

Wore to work super easy to wear and fun

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Riley's reviews
October 5th, 2022
great dress; can wear for many occasions

runs large

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Kelsey's reviews
July 25th, 2022
Ideal work to night dress

LOVED THIS DRESS! Wore it during the day at a conference. Very light and flowy - can dress it up or dress it down. Not too short, not too long.

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Cassy's reviews
December 6th, 2021
Loved it so much that I purchased it!

I'm 5'7 and this dress hit right at my knee. Fabric is light and cool, yet feels and looks high quality. I give this dress a 10!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 172lbs
Browse Lee's reviews
June 19th, 2021
Roomy and cute

Roomy and cute. Doesnt make you hot. Hits well below the knee, this is just a relaxed look.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
January 25th, 2021
Ran large for me, but the built in belt helps make it flattering

LOVED this print. Paired wheel with nude heels and black heels (ultimately went with black) and gold jewelry. Ran a bit large on me (probably could have worn a 10) but with the belt and some posing it was easy to maintain a waist in photos. I'm quite short (5'0) and it definitely hung to a semi-strange length. (Will add photo when I get them from photographer)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 156lbs
Browse Bridgette 's reviews
June 28th, 2020
Cute

Work three times. Easy to wear. Comfortable. Could have sized down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Camille's reviews
November 10th, 2021
Beatification personified

Great fit even if its a bit bigger

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Casandra's reviews
September 11th, 2020
Great light weight summer option.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 189lbs
Browse Cassandra's reviews
January 3rd, 2024
Great fit and comfortable

I wore this to work and loved it! I received so many complements.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Cortney's reviews
July 5th, 2023
Great for postpartum mamas

The dress does indeed run quite large. I could have sized down but made it work. It is super comfortable and great for those new mamas adjusting to their postpartum bodies. Full transparency: this is the first dress I didn’t have to wear spanx under since having baby.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
June 27th, 2023
Just right for blending in at work

A great dress for blending in at work. Had a work conference with all men in a hot location, and needed something that would be cool but let me blend in and not worry about wardrobe malfunctions. This did the trick.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 149lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
June 22nd, 2023
Beautiful but HUGE

Great pattern. I tied in the back super tight to make up for over sizing. Just size down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Ashley's reviews
May 26th, 2023
Great casual dress

Great dress for work/everyday. I ended up wearing more than anticipated.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Ellen's reviews
November 1st, 2022
Cute and fun

Fun print but style is too roomy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
October 13th, 2022
Good for work

Not form fitting and certainly nothing special but just fine for work. Someone said “sack with a belt” and I agree. However the print is cool.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Chloe's reviews
September 3rd, 2022
Nothing to write home about

Good dress for work, comfortable, true to size, doesn't wrinkle easily.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Neeli's reviews
August 21st, 2022
Listen to other reviews

It was way too large. As stated in other reviews it is best to size down. But something I forgot to consider is the horizontal print and cut doesn't do anything to help flatter your figure. The quality of the dress is very good though.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
April 23rd, 2022
Colors and pattern are gorgeous in person!

I wore the dress for social media for a big professional announcement, and it looked great on IG! Though I cinched it a bit to the back since I felt like it had a bit too much material to be totally flattering. But once I pulled it back it looked amazing!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Kimberly's reviews
March 14th, 2022
Order size down

Because of other reviews I ordered a 2 rather than a 4, the size I typically wear, and it was a perfect fit!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Julia 's reviews
November 22nd, 2021
Roomy up top

Wore this for a work conference - very comfortable and I always appreciate pockets. But the size was very roomy, not something I'd wear regularly, or would need to size down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Madonna's reviews
September 24th, 2021
Nice for work

Wore this work. Very comfortable. Loose fit. In the pics, it looked structures but it is not. Belt could be wider.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
August 29th, 2021
Nice print but too big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Kim's reviews
May 6th, 2021
All dressed up and nowhere to go!

A little too long to be short, but too short to be long. Not the most flattering length on me.

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