I'm 5'4 and 120 pounds. I normally wear a 2 so I'm glad I went with my true size. I loved the snug, fitted feel of the dress, I didn't even have to wear a bra with it. I thought it was a classic piece to wear to the a black tie Gala I attended for a work event in Chicago. My favorite part of the gown was the skirt, I didn't want to stop twirling around in it all night. Overall, the dress was a hit!

I am 5'8" and it was still kind of long with 4" shoes. Still got lots of compliments and felt like a princess

Pro, the dress was absolutely stunning and felt elegant. Con, it was a bit big in the waist which gave me a p;goofy tummy look (which I do not have). I would have preferred a 0R considering how small my frame is however the 2R fit well considering and wasn't noticeably too large. With high (high) heels it was almost the perfect length which is also very difficult for me to find most of the time. 

Oh my goodness.  This dress is fantastic!  I usually wear a size 4 and the 4R fit perfectly except for the straps which I just pinned up a little.  The fabric is heavy so I wouldn't recommend it for a summer affair.  The wedding day was 76 degrees and I did feel slightly warm at times.  I thought the dress would be shiny but it is not so I was pleasantly surprised since I really didn't want a satin shine.  Easy to dance in I wore flip flops at the reception and the length was still perfect.  First time trying Rent the Runway I was nervous since I didn't have another dress option.  But I must say I am thrilled I took the Rent the Runway plunge.  I am addicted.

I'm close to 5'10" and don't wear heels less than 3 1/2", so I'm always nervous about length of formal dresses, but this was perfect! Wore to a masquerade ball, was great for dancing and twirling. It is a heavier fabric -- I actually thought RTR mistakenly sent a beaded dress when I received it -- but I wore it in the winter so I was thankful for a little extra weight.

A beautiful dress!
I would recommend wearing jewelry to spruce it up a bit! :-)

The bodice is fitted so it brings out curves in a modest fashion. The color of the fabric seems a little fuzzy because of the cotton and satin mix, but it shows up on pictures with a little shine and not fuzzy at all. It was a fun dress and I paired it with a red, patent leather low heel. My feet were covered so I didn't see the need to wear a high flashy shoe. 

I wore this dress to a ball and I absolutely loved it.  I had previously worn this exact dress in pink to another ball so I knew it would be perfect, and I was right. Extremely comfortable. Extremely flattering. I was complimented all night and for days after. Perfect dress! 

This dress fit like a glove on my 5'2" 109lb frame. With 4" heels it perfectly skimmed the ground. It was nice to be classic in a sea of tacky glitter gowns . The event was a black tie wedding in Palm Beach and I felt appropriately dressed for the occasion. I'm a very straight framed person and this gown gave me curves !  Everyone complemented the dress for how well it fit. It was a thicker fabric good for a chilly December wedding.
#blacktie #classic #hourglass #petite 

This was a replacement dress as the wrong dress was shipped, but I couldn't have been happier with the dress. I wore it to a black tie masquerade and it truly accented all curves perfectly and was absolutely stunning. 

HOWEVER - it is HEAVY. It's definitely up there with the heaviest things I've ever worn. And it's REALLY long - even with 3-inch pumps on, it still dragged several inches onto the ground so I had to carry the skirt around when I walked most places (stairs were really hard! - I was still able to drive in it though, which is astonishing!).

I ordered a 6 as a backup size just in case and I didn't even need to open that one - the 4 is *almost* perfect, except for the length. Be advised that you need a really specific kind of bra with this gown, because the back is pretty low. It was also a bit hard to zip but I got around that by closing the dress in front and then turning it around and putting my arms through, the way I put on my bras - but if you have a wider torso, this might not be an option for you.

Also, the material isn't what it looks like in the picture - the photos make it look like a shiny, sort of silky dress - the inside lining is, and it actually found the lining to be prettier than the outside. The actual material is thick and not quite completely black, more like a charcoal, and the double stitching around all the seams is visible. 

All in all, I still give it 4 stars. I'd give it 4.5 if i could, because except for the length (there should be a petite size for this, PLEEEASE) it was just glorious. I wore it to a black tie gala at work, and it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Would absolutely use RTR again and would hands down rent this dress again - I felt sexy and glamorous and it was FUN and I didn't want to send it back!

The dress was beautifully shaped and very flattering. I'm short (5'1") so it was a little long, but I made up for it with high heels. The only issue was that the straps were a bit loose because I have smaller shoulders, but it was such a tiny issue that it didn't matter. I thought I might need spanx with this dress but I didn't because it was structured and smoothed out all the bumps I'm self conscious about. Overall, I was very pleased with the dress and the service. 

I got a lot of compliments on this dress! I ordered the 2L and the 2R cause I was pretty sure the 2 would fit but I wasn't sure about the length. I'm 5'4 so I thought the regular might be fine but if you're planning on wearing heels I would definitely get the long cause it's a little short. My chest is really small and it was still really tight so if you have a larger chest it might be a little rough. Really great dress overall though. 

This was one of my back up dresses and I didn't actually wear it to the event. I am 5'6" and 126 lbs and rented the 2R. The fit was pretty nice, except for the length. I am barefoot in the picture and you can see my toes peeking out of the bottom. There is no way I could have worn this with a heel of any sort and even flats would have looked weird. Also, the torso area was a little short too and I had to pull it down to make it look normal. I think if I would have gone with the 2L it would have been pretty and a nice fit. The material is very heavy. I did love the neckline and top of the dress. If you get this one and you're 5'6" or above, go with the long! 

I wore this to a company Christmas Party. The silhouette of this gown is incredible, designed by someone who appreciates the female figure to be sure. The only reason I didn't give five stars is because on my 5'7" frame this dress barely hit the floor, but I wasn't complaining in my fancy flats. Also, a note to my busty ladies - this was a little difficult to zip up around the chest area. Definitely go up a size! INCREDIBLY FLATTERING. (photos taken at the end of the night)

I had a very pleasant experience with this. I loved the dress and it looked just like the pictures. My only annoyance was that the fit wasn't really described in the link to the dress and I would say it is worth  mentioning that it is very fitted through the bodice. I usually wear a 6-8 and I ended up picking the 8 which worked out fine but I kind of think I would have been more comfortable in the 10. I would definitely suggest sizing up.

I wore the long and had on 3.5 in heels and it worked nicely.

This dress was incredibly fun to wear. The skirt flows out and has structure to it and it's really heavy! The major con to wearing this was that due to wear and tear from previous renting, the pieces to hold the bodice together was coming apart and was scratching me to death! I used some gaffer tape from the caterers to tape me in because I was in horrible pain from it. Once taped, I was good to go! Sizing is true to size, and order one size down so you get a nice tight fit to form to your body. Loose doesn't look good with this dress and there is plenty of room for hips and bottom since it opens up under the waist - measure for your bust and waist and the rest should fit well.

The 4R was actually my backup dress. The 2R did not fit nicely with my large bust and I couldn't get the back all the way zipped up. The 4R was a little snug but did not affect my comfort in this dress and my girlfriend ended up twinning with me for the night wearing the 2R.

I loved this dress. It was fit and flare and very classy. 

Didn't end up wearing this back up dress to a black tie wedding, but it was gorgeous and a strong contender! Let me tell you about the fabric... It's thick and there's a lot of it, but in a good way. The result is a voluminous skirt that truly gives you that princess ball gown feeling. My only disappointment was that size 8 L long was not long enough for me at 5'-11". I would have had to wear completely flat shoes with the dress. Such a classic dress! 

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