Name: Red Draped Silk Dress
Brand: Issa
SKU: IA6
Price: 51 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (71 reviews)

Got so many compliments and felt gorgeous. Loved this dress 

Was so comfortable & light weight. The color was perfect for a summer wedding (more pink). Highly recommend! 

This was my first order and I thought it best to order a size up.  I probably could have worn the 2.

This dress has a great shape that would be flattering on any body type! The bodice does have some boning to it which provides good structure.  I rented the UK 6&8.  Both worked fine but I decided to wear the 8 because the top fit slightly more comfortably.


Cute dress. Thin material though. I didn't end up wearing it because it was too tight in the bust area.

This dress is so beautiful and fit great. The only problem was it has been worn a bit too much.  I think some aggressive dry cleaning has affected the fabric and so the zipper buckled at the back, even though it didn't feel tight at all. Also , it's hard to wear a bra with this, and the Boning was wearing through the fabric on the bust line and was scratching me by the end of the night. All of this is a shame because the dress is a real show stopper. If RTR is able to fix the zipper issue, the boning is an easy fix- piece of tape or something.  Also I have a larger bust and was worried id fall out of the top- it's definitely shows some cleavage but it's classy , and the shape and length make it great!! 

Also- these are UK sizes so follow the size chart! 

The dress was stunning--great color (a hot pink, described by another reviewer as "watermelon"). The silk jersey was perfect for an outdoor June wedding. As others have noted, the strap is too long (I tucked mine up with garment tape), and the zipper buckles and gives a bit of a "tail" effect. It seems like this is from the fabric stretching out after being worn by so many people. Too bad, because otherwise the rear view would have been perfect :)

Though there's boning and a corset in the top, the boning seems bent in some places (again, possibly by being worn so many times), so it showed through the material at some angles, which my husband thought was weird. 

A note on sizing: I usually wear a 00 in street brands and a 0 or 2 in designer brands. Issa's UK size 6 dress (US size 0) fit perfectly in the waist and hips. It was a little loose in the bust, but a push-up bra fixed that.

Hi there- can you confirm that you wore a size 8. That seems larger than your normal size but I thought you suggested not to order a size up. Thank you!

Hi - yes - because it's a UK size 8, it should be the equivalent of a size 2, which is what I normally am. I would have preferred a size smaller those (UK 6/US 0).

The dress is super cute and is in a fabulous color BUT I don't agree with the advice to order up a size. Other reviewers already pointed out the problems with the dress: 1) the shoulder strap is way too long, and 2) the zipper puckers and gives you a "tail" (per other reviewers). This makes the dress look cheap even though otherwise the style/color/material don't look cheap.

The zipper in back puckered a bit but otherwise, it fit fine. 

I wore this dress to a pre-Oscars party and it was a hit. It was comfortable and it definitely stood out thanks to its color. I loved the length. I am pretty tall and it same just above my knee, which I wanted. I wore spanx with it since the material tended to show off a lot of my backside, and then there was a little static cling, but I just put two safety pins on the inside of the seams and the static cling was gone. I am usually a 10 but I am glad I went up a size since I had room to breathe. I think the bottom may have been too small (or maybe I'm just a 12 now). 

This dress was gorgeous- I got so many compliments and most importantly- I felt so comfortable the entire night.  I was never tugging up the other side of the dress-- which happens a lot with strapless dresses (this of course was pseudo strapless). I didn't wear a bra and felt extremely comfortable because of the fit and lining in the bust area, but a strapless would not be a problem either.  I thought the material was great and the color just pops.  I don't have one thing I would change! Enjoy!

Love this dress! received so many compliments. Two small negatives: I'm short so the strap was a bit long, but it wasn't a big deal, it gave the front a bit of a cowl; the waist is tiny--it is fitted even though the rest of the dress is pretty forgiving. Wearers should note that there is boning at the bust and for me it went to right above my belly-button, which ran the risk of creating a tummy, but luckily the draping covered it up. Highly recommend this dress. Definitely go one size up and two size up for rentals. I wear a 0/2 regularly and rented a 2 (6 in UK) and a 4 (8 in UK). I went with the 2 because the top was too loose on the 4. 

Loved wearing this dress! It was so pretty and lightweight which was key since it was 90 degrees! Fit true to size - put the two on first and didn't even bother to try the 4. The only issues were that the strap was a little too big and the zipper and seam in the back didn't lay right. Dressy enough for a Black Tie Optional wedding and comfortable enough to dance!

Runs small, glad I had the next size up.  Wore it to a wedding in California, had it shipped out there.  It was delivered right on time to my hotel.  Would definitely use RTR again!

I wore this to my sorority formal and the color pops in pictures! The top has corset type wires that are very comfortable but hold everything in! I would suggest getting a slip or special undergarments as the material is clingy. The dress is fun yet classy. I would have loved to keep it in my wardrobe. 

This dress was a wonderful rental. In terms of fit, I generally wear a size 2 or 4 in American dresses. This dress is sized based on UK sizing, and I ordered a 6 and 8. The size 6 fit well in the hips/waist, but I couldn't get the zipper over my bust. The size 8 fit much better. The only fit complaint I have is that the strap is too long. I ended up having to use fashion tape to shorten the strap a few inches. The overall look of the dress is great - the color and draping are gorgeous. Just FYI, the dress is NOT red - it is the hot pink/magenta color you see in my pictures. I did have a small issue with the back zipper not wanting to lie flat - it kept popping up, causing a bump right above my butt. It took A LOT of steaming, but I was finally able to mostly flatten it out. Overall, a great dress that is well worth the rental fee!!

The dress was a bright, eye-catching pink and absolutely stood out in the crowd. I wore this to a wedding and received tons of compliments. The fit and material was comfortable and amazingly figure flattering. The backup size was also a bonus! I fit my size six perfectly but I appreciated the option just in case. I am so glad I tried RTR!

The other renters were very helpful for me in renting this dress they are correct it does run small and the shoulder needed to be pinned. It was a stunning dress and I did try to buy it but the told me No!! maybe RTR will do that in the future. I am renting it again for another occasion.

This ran very small in the top part so size up for back up! The material is pretty stretchy and soft so it's comfortable. Very cute for a cocktail party or semi-formal event!

LOVED this pink/red dress. The sleeve was a little long, but i just tucked it in the back

It's MUCH more vibrant that the RTR photos depict. The color is gorgeous. Also, it runs pretty small - the 6 was tiny. It took my bff and mom working together to get it zipped! Once it was on, however, it was fantastic. Fit well, hid all the bad places and emphasized all the good ones. There's also hidden boning in the top, so no need to wear a bra (I wouldn't have been able to make it fit anyway). The dress was a such a hit that the two lovely ladies in the photo came up to me to ask if I was single and if I'd like to meet their (grand) son. :) BTW - the blue dress is also Issa. Gorgeous colors and fit.

Were you able to wear a strapless bra under this or was the back too low and would have showed the bra? 

I wasn't sure about the sizing, I'm usually between a 4-6. I ended up going with the 4 because the strap on the 6 kept falling. The 4 fit perfectly and I loved how it flattered my curves. I was worried about underwear lines because of the clingy fit, I'm sure some sort of shape wear would fix this. I must note, the color is not red like the description says, it's a bright pink. I definitely recommend this dress, and I must mention that RTR customer service is absolutely amazing. 

Runs true to size (sizes need to be converted to British sizing)...very flattering fit....felt like a princess!

great fit, definitely true to size and flattering.  so great, in fact, that another girl at the wedding was wearing the SAME dress from RTR!!

I wore this dress for a spanish flare summer wedding! The material was nice and cool for the event (we're talking upper 80's temperature wise) and the single shoulder strap + boning in the bodice was nice because I didn't have to adjust or "hike" up the dress once. The material has stretch to it so it hugged my body well and also made it comfortable for sitting and dancing. Overall I loved this dress and it was a nice festive color and cute for the wedding event. I paired it with a black blazer for the ceremony (which was in a church) but took it off for the reception. 

she looks so beautiful! I hope I look as hot  as she did :) 

Loved this dress - was a gorgeous watermelon color and looked great against a tan. Paired it with gold shoes/clutch and was extremely comfortable to dance in all night. I typically wear a US 4/6 and wore the British equivalent of the 4 in this, as the 6 was a bit too loose in the shoulder strap. No need for a bra, but would recommend wearing some sort of spanx underneath, as the jersey material is a little thin. I'd highly recommend it!

I wore this dress for my sorority sister's wedding and it was perfect! It was comfortable and fit well (with a solid pair of spanks underneath). I did encounter the bumpy zipper, but nobody even noticed. The style was appropriate for the event and looked great all night. My body shape is a pear and the skirt, while allowing room for hips, does emphasize them. So not a great pick if you want to minimize those, but if you love your curves, it's perfect!

Great sexy and sophisticated dress. The material was clingy but traveled really well. 

I wore this dress to my bridal shower and it was perfect! The color theme was pink and this dress fit right in. This style would be great for evening too, but really worked for a dressed-up day occasion as well. So glad I rented this dress!

This dress was great.  The color is gorgeous and clings in all of the right places.  I rented two dresses for the wedding but only one size in this dress.  I typically wear a 6 or and 8 in dresses depending on the style so I rented the 8 to be on the safe side.  The 8 was a little big on me but still worked great.  I got a ton of compliments and felt great!  I did have a slight bubble in the zipper like some of the other girls but it wasn't a huge deal.  Thanks RTR!

It was a great dress and everyone seemed to like it as well. The color was a bright pink not a red like the description said. The only issue I had is if you are bigger in the bust be aware that you won't be able to wear a bra and it may be tough to fit into. It ended up being ok for me (size D) but it was definitely tight in that area.

What type of bra did you wear with this dress - it's super cute!  I want to make sure I have enough support with the single strap.

Sarah -- I'm pretty sure I wore that Victoria's Secret bra that has the straps that you can convert like 100 different ways. It worked for me!

I wore this dress to a wedding and it was perfect and so comfortable. I usually wear a 10 or 12 so I ordered both sizes. The 10 was way too tight and the 12 was a little big (not sure if this was because of the British sizing), but I used the fabric tape RTR sent with the dress and it worked out perfectly. I'm contemplating renting it again for another wedding I have this month!

I rented this dress for this weekend. I LOVE it but am having the same issue with the zipper. Did you do anything to make it lay flat? On me it's really noticeable and I may not be able to wear it. BYW - you look great in the dress (as do all pictured). Thanks!

Hi Erin, please let us know if you were unable to wear the style due to the zipper issue. We are having our seamstress look into this issue, but we recommend steaming the zipper on low heat to straighten it out. 

I did steam the zipper when I rented it in May, but the problem still occured on both sizes. Erin- I did not end up doing anything to the zipper. I still loved the dress though!

I love this dress. But it is NOT red (or pommegranate), like the description says, I would say it is more of a watermelon color.  I ordered a UK size 8 and 10. The 8 fit perfect especially around my hips (40"), but was a bit loose on the side shoulder strap. The only issues I had was that the back zipper does not lay flat and bunched, and I had to steam it after I got it out of the bag. I paired it with the DVF zebra clutch and nude heels and loved the look!

Runs small.  I usually wear a size 2 and rented the 6.  Very flattering and glamorous. Wore with soft gold heels and clutch, and understated diamond stud earrings for my event.  Best for cup sizes of small C or smaller.  Good length for all heights. I am petite and it was slightly long on the torso, but nothing noticeable.

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