Name: Gala Cutout Sheath
Brand: Helmut Lang
SKU: HM38
Price: 40 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (92 reviews)

Wore this for night 1 of my bachelorette party. The fit was perfect! Length was perfect as well, I will rent again. 

This is a great dress! I am usually a 2-4 in dresses and rented the small and the x-small, although I could've worn the x-small, it was a little too tight for a wedding, would've been great for a night out though! I was able to wear a regular bra with it, which was great, I wore one with black straps, just in case, but they never poked though at all. This is a perfect dress for a statement necklace, it is a little plain without it. Also, I wore my hair up because those collar bone cut outs are pretty killer. Probably my favorite rental so far, so sad to send it back!

Wore this dress out for my birthday dinner. It was a little on the short side but that's what I was looking for. Super comfortable. 

LOVED this dress! The moment I put it on I knew this was an instant winner! This dress is form fitting but in a classy way. It helps to accentuate your body and it was so comfortable. The cut-outs just give the right amount of sexiness without going overboard. I received a lot of compliments with this dress! I'm so happy my first rental was such a success!

LOVE this dress! I'm generally a 4, but after reading the reviews, I decided to go for a small. The dress fit PERFECTLY and was also very flattering. I'm not a huge fan of tight dresses, but the fabric was fairly thick so it sucked everything in and made me feel very comfortable. Plus, the black cutouts on the shoulders add a little edge. I paired this dress with the Badgley Mischka Decadent Deco Necklace. I highly suggest renting it!

I'm in love with this dress! I actually went in for a showroom appointment at RTR and out of all the dresses I tried on, this one was the best. I always look online at RTR's dresses and tell myself that I'm going to go for a funkier look or fun WOW dress, and I almost always come away with an LBD rental. There is something so amazing about a perfect black dress that fits you well. 

This dress hugs you in all the right places. It's form fitting and it's got the cute little cutouts at the top. I am usually a 6 or an 8 and my stylist put me in a small for this piece. The fabric is stretchy so I didn't even notice it was a size smaller than what I wear. Since I'm short, the small worked so much better length-wise!

I felt so great in this dress! It wasn't too short or revealing, but it still looked sexy because it was formfitting. I wore a regular bra and pushed the straps to the side so they didn't peak through the cutouts. It was a little annoying at times when dancing, but still more much comfortable than wearing a strapless bra. I wore boyshort underwear to avoid any panty lines. I think it would be hard to wear nylons/tights with this dress because the lines would probably show through. The medium fit me well but I had plenty of room to spare in the belly. Someone a little bigger than me would still be able to fit in the medium just fine.

The material has a lot of stretch, and you can wear a regular bra with it. I just used the double stick tape they sent me to tape my bra straps away from the cut outs.

I originally ordered this as a back up dress but loved it so much, it's what I wore out on NYE.  It's super comfortable and is clingy, but not in a bad way.  Hugs all your curves in the right spots.  It was easy to move and dance in and just the right shortness for someone my height (I was looking for something on the shorter side).   The cutouts make it a little more fun than a regular LBD.  I contemplated buying it!  I would highly suggest it.  I normally a size 10, sometimes an 8 and although I might have been able to squeeze in the medium, the large was fine too.  

This dress is comfortable and easy to wear. I wore it for a rehearsal dinner and everyone from the bride to the groom and everyone in between commented on how good I looked. I tried several necklaces on with it, but couldn't find one that I thought looked just right. I was worried I looked a little too bootylicious in this, but everyone insisted it was niceeee (and they said it like that too...you know the voice I'm talking about). Spanx are a girls best friend in this. But aren't they always? 

The first thing I noticed about this dress was the gorgeous material it's made out of, I felt like a million bucks wearing it. The cut outs along the neckline were really cool; they made the dress a little edgy, but still extremely classy. I'd recommend it for sure!

I rented for ladies night out and it was great and comfortable. If you are 0/2/4 order XS as the fabric has a lot (I seriously mean a lot) of stretch. I also wore this to a dinner with boyfriend the next day and he could not stop telling me how great I look! 

This is a dress that one of the stylists (Rachel) had recommended for me. It's not something I would have picked out for myself but when it arrived, I was really glad that she had recommended it! It was simple but the little shoulder cutouts made it more than just a little black dress. I did have to wear spanx, but the black was very slimming Overall, I loved it! 

This dress fit like a glove! It hugged every curve just right, I felt so confident wearing this dress.  The cutouts at collar bone give a great playful yet sexy feel without really showing anything.  I love the length too! Can't wait to rent this dress again! 

I received so many compliments on this dress! It fits true to size and the fabric is very forgiving. The only minor issue I had was that the inside liner is not connected to the hem and it did ride up and need adjusting occasionally. However, I was doing much more moving around (eg setting up chairs) than at a typical wedding. Overall it's a great dress and I would rent again.

Went with the size small since the xs was a bit too short. The dress is was really comfy and stretchy, so I didn't feel too restricted. I was able to wear a normal bra underneath and it stayed hidden.

This is a great dress for a cold-weather event.  I wore it on New Year's Eve with tights, and it was really comfortable because of the sweater-like material.  I danced all night long and never had to worry about anything.  The cutouts in the neckline are a nice touch.  I was able to wear a regular black bra with no problems.  The length is also perfect - not too short, not too long.
The only thing I will say is that it is much more form-fitting than it looks like it is on the model, and the material doesn't leave much to the imagination because it is so stretchy.  That's why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 - ran a little smaller than expected.  But overall, nice dress!

Dress fit perfectly and was comfortable all night long

This was the perfect LBD. It was form fitting and flattering, but still very comfortable. I rented it really last minute for a NYE party-- all the flashier dresses were gone but this one was easy to accessorize and dress up. 

I rented this dress for a performance that I was in because the dress code was black with red accents. I rented both the XS and S (I'm normally a XS), and though the XS fit fine, I ended up going with the S since the dress is very form fitting and I didn't want to look like a stuffed sausage on stage. The material is very stretchy but thick enough to help suck everything in. I wore the dress with a pair of peep toe heels and a bib necklace.

The dressed arrived in good condition, except that the bottom hem felt a little stretched out. It wasn't noticeable unless you looked close. The only other minor complaint was that inner lining is the same length as the outside layer, so the inner lining kept showing when the outside layer would ride up. I ended up spending most of the night pulling down, which other renters probably struggled with too (and explains why the hem was stretched out). The dress hit above my knees, so I imagine it's a lot short for those taller ladies out there.

It didn't have a "wow" factor nor did I get as many comments as I normally do when I rent RTR dresses, but overall it was a nice LBD if you want something different.

This dress was okay, it was a bit long for my taste and the event I was at. The built in slip was actually half an inch longer than the dress itself. Probably wouldn't rent this again, but it served it's purpose. I would definitely suggest ordering one size down as it was too loose in the waist area and I made the mistake of ordering one size up as my second dress. 

Great dress to wear for a wedding in that it's very comfortable and easy to move in.  The dress itself is simple and the fact that it's made with stretch crepe gives it a slightly less formal look.  In terms of fit, I am not very curvy, so I felt like there was some extra room in the hip area.  Overall, a very comfortable dress, but I most likely won't rent this again as I felt like it wasn't the best fit for my body type.

This dress fit perfectly! It is a little on the short side, so I probably would not wear it to a work event. I wore it to a James Bond themed party so it was great for that! 

I wore this dress for a special event. The xs fit perfectly. The dress was super easy to wear and beyond comfortable. The quality was great, nice thick but not to thick fabric with a bit of stretch. I would most definitely rent this again. To me the perfect lbd.

I usually wear a 4/6 and the small fit great. Comfortable and high quality material.  It's thick and stretchy. It does ride up a bit while you walk, but it was fine. Husband loved it. 

I am 5'8" 130 lbs 34b and the small fit great but it was too short on me to wear w/o tights. The lining on the inside was riding up a little bit but other than that the dress was really comfortable and the neckline was awesome because you could wear a regular bra! I bet the M would have fit me too. 

The dress is incredibly flattering and comfortable. The skirt rides up a bit when you walk but it's a decent length so that's not terrible. Overall, just beautiful and classy.

This dress fit perfect! I did have to wear a strapless bra to keep the straps from showing in the cut outs.

Loved this.  It was a simple LBD, but the cutouts at the collarbones made it feel super chic.  Both Medium and Small fit; ended up going with the Small because the Medium seemed to have a lot of extra fabric around the tummy.  Wore a normal bra and straps didn't show.  Was a little short, but I am very tall, so nothing new.  Loved it!!

I wore this to be a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding. It was so flattering and best of all it was extremely comfortable. The fabric is thick and stretchy. The only thing is that you need to wear a strapless bra because of the cutouts at the top of the dress (will show your bra straps if not). I rented the S and the M but wore the medium because it was a bit longer. Highly recommend!

The medium fit but I knew I was going to be eating a good amount of food and decided to wear the large.  I wore a regular bra with it and just pushed the straps to the side so they weren't showing in the cutouts.  

The material was thick so it didn't feel too skin tight. Overall I liked it, especially for the price, but it didn't wow  me.

I felt this dress ran a little small--I wore the larger size (my backup), although it's a snugger dress in general than what I normally wear. I wore it for a bachelorette party and it was appropriate for dinner and out dancing afterwards!  I thought the length was good--I didn't want a dress that was too short. I wore it with tights because it was freezing, but didn't feel they were necessary just because of length at all. It's somewhat thick so not clinging every imperfection, but definitely hugs your curves! 

There wasn't much difference between the medium and large the material was almost stretchy. I wore the medium. Not too short. Very simple but perfect for the winter awards banquette I attended. Elegant.  Very comfortable. 

I wore this for a dinner and night out for my friend's bachelorette and was very impressed! After my first option didn't fit at all, this was a welcome surprise. The material was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and at the end of July I was nervous that I'd be too hot, but I wasn't! It was comfortable and made me feel great about my curves. It was easy to get on and off and simple to pair with a pair of wedge sandals for a perfect girls night. 

I liked this dress! I wouldn't say I loved it but I was looking for a simple LBD for this event and this one definitely fit what I was looking for! It was a thicker material with an inside lining so it hid any flaws. The cutouts were unique and I could wear a normal bra without it showing. Fit true to size. I didn't receive as many compliments on this one as I have on others, although I thought it was an overall nice dress. 

This dress was perfect for a banquet. Fabric was super nice and the dress was very comfortable. The length was very appropriate, but was still really cute.

Medium fit like a glove with some spanx underneath.  Subtle and sexy with the collarbone cutouts.  Great LBD for petite girls.  Dress was well above the knee and i'm only 5'2''.

Gala Cutout Sheath

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