Name: Red Carolina Gown
Brand: Jill Jill Stuart
SKU: JS38
Price: 75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (103 reviews)

The 8L was a perfect length for me, I'm 5'10" and it just hit the floor when I wore kitten heels.  I thought it was a great fit everywhere except my hips.  I have wider hips and the dress was quite tight in that area, but the cape helped hide any weird bunching of the material.  The cape touched the floor behind me but it didn't drag too much or cause any tripping.  I loved the cape and the color!  Would definitely wear again.

I loved the color and the cape on this dress was fabulous but it didn’t fit as flattering as I hoped it would. I ordered a 6L & 8L and had to go with the 8L and then pinned the back of the dress for the pictures. Also,  even though I ordered a L it wasn’t long enough for heels at all.

Rented the dress in hopes of having something for our gala while pregnant, and this was a good choice! Dress has a little stretch which was good for the tummy, and the regular was actually short enough I wore flats which was a game changer! I am a little over 6 months pregnant in this photo, so I went up a size. I typically get a 4 and 6, and this one I ended up getting a 6 and 8 since the 10 wasn’t available. I wish I had the 10 for just a little more room, but the 8 fit fine! If I had any complaints, I’d recommend getting it pressed because it wrinkles pretty easily...sadly, this dress arrived a whole day late so I had to steam it myself which wasn’t as nice, but it worked. Definitely a good choice for the moment for me! BTW, I am 5’4”, about 34C, 150 lbs in this photo, not my regular size (for sizing options)

Thankfully, I had two sizes to choose from. Even though the size 4 fit better in the hips and waist and I needed the size 6 to account for bustline, I would still say the dress runs true to size.   I not only felt elegant, but comfortable. I am very satisfied with my gown selection and look forward to having an occassion to use the app again in the near future. The ease of the entire process made for a wonderful first expeience with RTR.

I absolutely love this dress, I felt amazing wearing it! I didn't want to return it and I have even thought about renting it again since it comes in other colors! It fit like a glove and was super comfortable and easy to wear. I wore it to a winter wedding, it might be a bit warm for a hot summer/outdoor event. Form-fitting top but not too tight and it has a hidden slit in the back so it is easy to walk and dance in. I received so many compliments and I felt like a million $$$! 

I loved this dress and so did everyone else.  The color really popped and it was elegant.  I am small up top and hippier in the bottom, so that caused the dress to wrinkle in the middle.  Which caused me to stress all night...and not be 100% comfortable.  Maybe a better strapless bra would have helped.  I used spanxx for coverage also.

A bit tight on the hips, and a bit loose in the top - but overall enjoyed the dress! Great vibrant color. 

It's make a statement! The queen have arrived!  :)

I got so many compliments for this dress even though it was too long on me. I had to pull the dress up when walking or dancing to not trip lol 

Dress fit just as described by other reviewers - comfortable but not a lot of "give". Gorgeous red color, I received compliments all evening!

Disclaimer for tall girls: I am 6'1", ordered the 4 Long, and it was a good length.  I would have preferred an inch or two longer, but I was still able to wear 2 inch heels

Unfortunately this dress was too large in the bust for me to fill out. I wish it came in a smaller size I loved the style of the dress 

I ordered a 0L and they sent the 0R because the 0L was damaged. As a result I could not wear heels because it didnt give off the desired effect. I still loved the dress and recieved so many compliments throughout the night


Perfect fit.... I love this dress, amazing red color....

I would love to own this dress! It is definitely a show stopper. I mean, it's got a cape! I felt like a glamorous super hero and received many compliments. Yet another successful RTR rental. 

You will absolutely need fashion tape if you want to rent this dress. Like other reviewers have stated, there are a number of hanger straps inside the dress that don't stay put unless you tape them down inside the dress. No big deal, really. 

This was the backup size for the order but I wanted to try out the style. It was a little large, but the cape made me feel absolutely regal. I'd love to rent this or a similar style again in the correct size. 

I'm 5'6", and I needed 3.5" heels to make the 2L work. It was the only choice available, but I'm glad I went with it. Fashion tape is a good idea, and the cape will help keep you warm if your event is in the winter. It's easy to move in, but probably not ideal for dancing. 

Only issue was the cape is a little heavy and kept falling off my shoulder. Also those hanger strings kept popping out all night. Nothing a little tape can't fix! Overall loved it and will def recommend! 

This dress is unbelievably gorgeous. I had so many compliments when I wore this for an awards ceremony. The cape is my favorite part. Stunning! Definitely order a size up. I normally wear a 2 or 4, and really needed a 6 for this, but I ordered too late. It was so, so tight around my hips. If I ever rented again, I'd go a size up! Other than that.... worth renting! 

I felt like a movie star the whole night - the cape grabbed everyone's attention! I felt like June Carter Cash. I want to buy this dress!

This dress is true to fit. I wear a 34B and I had to pin underneath the shoulder. The length was perfect for a petite person. I have hips and I normally wear a 6  but the 8 allowed ample fit across my hips and there was no wrinkling across them. A week later, I saw this dress on the soap opera, The Young & The Restless. It was awesome and a show stopper.

The 6R was a little tight around my mid section but the 8R was falling off my shoulders. I decided to wear the 6R, it was perfect for the photoshoot. I've gotten so many compliments on my photos. 

No Cons (maybe the dress fit a little big by the bust area, so I bought double sided tape - and it did the trick)
The dress is amazing and is true to size

Fit was true to size, I wish it were a little longer but I'm taller and wear very high heels!
 
Overall great dress for a wedding!

Wow, what a showstopper this Jill Stuart gown is.  If you are going to a formal event, look no further, this redone-shoulder gown will make everyone's head turn.  Running on the smaller size I would recommend sizing up for your second size.  If you have fuller hips, I would recommend sizing up for your primary size as the fabric has no stretch.  This gown is very fitted throughout and will definitely show off your body, while the cape provides a classy edge to this otherwise sexy red number.  Wear with a gorgeous pair of stand out stud earrings and you will be the talk of the night!

Beautiful fit! I am a size 10, they were sold out so I went to a 12. The 12 was gave me a lot of room, which I pinned up. But overall, it was stunning! The length was perfect and the dress was great!

The dress was slightly larger in the breast area.

This dress made me feel confident, sexy, and glamorous! I received many compliments and a drunk stranger even told me I looked like a total fox. (Thanks, drunk guy!) I recommend this dress on the basis that it is GORGEOUS and exudes an air of class and elegance. And it has a cape!!!! All the beauty aside, it did take a lot to make this dress work. Here's what I have to say:
Color & Fabric: Stunning, true red; Thick luxe fabric with little stretch.
Length: Runs very long. I'm 5'3 and had to wear 5" platform heels. My husband did end up stepping on my cape a few times.
Fit: As others have described, the dress has an awkward fit: loose in the bust and tight in the hips. The 2R felt perfect around my midsection but the top sagged to the point where I kept having to push the shoulder up every few minutes. I also had to employ the use of a LOT of double sided tape and proper undergarments (ahem, Spanx). 
Bra worn: Strapless corset-type bra by Betsey Johnson. Purchased at Nordstrom and I fully recommend it! It lifted like a dream and was super comfortable to wear. A traditional strapless would work but I didn't feel it was flattering with how loose the dress is in the bust.
Other notes: Tape the hanger straps down into the dress. There's like a million of them and they love to peek out.

the dress is true to size in the bust and length, I recommend if you are wearing heels and you 5'5" or taller, than get the Long length. My only problem was that it is tight fitting on the waist and buttock area. If you are a little curvier like myself then I suggest sizing up or wearing spanx. I am usually a 4 and ended up wearing the 6 because of the hips. 

This dress was perfect for the American Heart Association Heart Ball that I volunteered for. The dress was just the right amount of formal, with a flare of fun using the cap. I originally asked for a 0R, as that is my size, but ended up using the 2R for the better fit. I received so many compliments for the dress and felt so glamorous the entire evening.

I highly recommend this dress to anyone!

I was attending a formal gala and the theme was "Once Upon a Time." This dress, with its dramatic cape, was perfect! I got so many compliments all night. It fit well and true to size. It was a little long though, I needed pretty high heels. (I'm 5'5"). The most annoying thing about this dress was the little straps to hang the dress on the hanger...they kept coming out and I was fiddling with them all night. I guess I should have pinned them somehow. There are three of them and I wished I could have just removed them! Its a beautiful dress and I would definitely wear it again.

I ordered the 2L and 4L. I'm normally a 2 and the 2L fit me well. I'm relatively broad, however, so if I had a larger bust this definitely would not have fit up top. I also could not step into the dress because it's tight around the hips. The cape is heavy, which is why I'm deducting a star - it was very difficult to dance in this dress without worrying the cape would tear or fall off. Overall, loved the look of the dress! 

It was a masquerade ball, so the cape was an extra dramatic touch. I was nervous because I couldn't order up a size like people suggested in the reviews, but it ended up fitting perfectly with some spanx underneath. This was my first rental and I had such a great experience, I will most definitely be renting again whenever I get the chance. 

The dress fit great! I ordered a size 2, which is my normal size. The only issue I had was having to pull the dress down whenever I stood up from my seat because the dress was very form fitting in my mid-section. Otherwise, it was perfect. I especially loved how wowing the red color and one shoulder cape were.

The gown is REALLY tight through the midsection. I am pear shaped so it was too big on the top and super snug on the bottom.  The cape is heavy too which didn't help. I used a couple strips of dress tape to keep the shoulder in place. I wore two pair of spanx on the bottom to smooth out the dress around the hip. Though I was strapped in I was pretty comfortable all night. The dress was a hit and well worth the struggle to get in. Definitely size up like everyone has said.

From the second I put it on, I was in love. The dress fit like a glove. It was not form fitting like most styles out now, but the way it draped on my body was truly flattering. I wore a sticky bra underneath, though I could have probably gone without one entirely. My body is difficult to dress sometimes. My shoulders are more broad for my chest size.. (sigh) #femalepains. The cape brought such an edge to it that EVERY SINGLE PERSON I came in contact with commented on how amazing I looked. In the picture I am not wearing heels which is why the dress looks so long on me. I wore a 4" heel and it feel perfectly. 

It runs small in the fit and is very long so keep that in mind. 

This dress is a stunner!  The material is heavy, so it hangs beautifully, (although it does wrinkle easily) and it is the most beautiful shade of red.   The cape adds just the right amount of "drama"--really cool feature.  As for fit:  I'm 5'4", 123 lbs, curvy/athletic build.  Normally I wear a size 4, but it wasn't available, so I went a size up and wore the 6.  I'm glad I did, because what the other reviewers said is absolutely true--the dress is cut narrow through the hips.  The 6 fit my hips/butt perfectly, but it was slightly big through the waist and bust.  Many other reviewers said they felt the dress runs short--I didn't have that problem at all.  I wore platform heels, and the dress was still about a half an inch too long.  The dress feels very well made--the only thing that was a pain were the little hanger straps.  You'll have to tape them down or make sure you have a friend on strap detail, because they constantly want to pop out.  Other than that, I absolutely loved this gown.

This dress was just stunning! The silhouette is sleek and so flattering. The cape made it so much fun to wear and I got so many compliments. The fit was pretty true to size, although it was a little tight in the thigh/hips area for a 2.  If you're usually a zero like I am, definitely get the 2 instead.  I'm 5'3 and so I had to wear platform 5" heels to make it the perfect length. The only thing I would say is if you're at an event where you'll be sitting for awhile, take all of your pictures before you have to sit down because the dress definitely wrinkles around the hips after sitting for a long time and you can't get those wrinkles to go away.  Other than that, it's a true showstopper!

Red Carolina Gown

Jill Jill Stuart

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