Name: Sapphire Academy Gown
Brand: Jill Jill Stuart
SKU: JS75
Price: 70 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (101 reviews)

I'm short so I had to tape the hem up! But pretty color and matched his dress blues nicely. 

The dress was fantastic but the lining is much smaller than the size! I could have worn an 8R and been much more comfortable while sitting. The shape and color of the gown are stunning! Lots of complements. The dress held up well at the bust for being strapless.

Fit me like a glove!  A bit short for a "long" size but otherwise great!

This was the perfect dress for a black tie wedding. I wore 3 inch heels and the petite length was perfect. The inside lining of the dress was a little tight so I sized up to the 8. Overall I felt amazing in the gown and got a TON of compliments. Would def rent again!

The dress is nicely designed. Simple, elegant and tasteful. It hugs my body very well and shows all my curves. Light weighted, perfect for a summer wedding.

LOVED this dress! The color is way more stunning in person. It's not navy like I initially thought. It's a beautiful, rich blue. And the cutouts on the top take this strapless dress from standard to stunning. Can't recommend it enough! You will feel like a million bucks. RENT!

This was a gorgeous classic dress to wear to a black tie event.  The royal blue stood out among all of the black dresses. Both sizes I rented 10L and 12 R fit very similar. The 12 was a smidge larger. In terms of length, I'm 5'5" and could have worn the long w/o a problem so it may be short on someone taller. I would have given 5 stars but both dresses were VERY worn!! The linings were torn, the 10 had two busted seams, and they were both so wrinkled that I had difficulty getting the wrinkles out with my steamer.  I ultimately wore the 12 because the seams were not busted. 

This cut of dress is amazing. It's fit is not only flattering, but tasteful. The chest was a higher cut so lt was the perfect mix between classy and sexy.

I wore this to a charity gala. The color is very pretty and the cut flattering. I am normally a 2, but wore the 4 since the 2 wasn't available - it was a little loose but still fine to wear. I'm 5'3 and wore 3in heels, and the dress dragged a bit but not so much that I tripped. It was nice I could wear a regular strapless bra with it.

This dress was a perfect fit. I was surprised the 4 fit so well since I usually run closer to a 6 in formal wear. The top was structured which prevented it from falling down throughout the night. The dress was also quite stretchy which made it very comfortable and flattering 

Not the easiest to dance in but it looked and felt great!
Wore a 4 and I'm 130, 5'2"

This dress was gorgeous and I felt so sexy in it the entire night!  I am a bit curvy and by no means completely flat in the mid-section, but I was able to get by with my regular size.  I tried on both with and without spanx and opted not to wear them; I just had to suck in all night :)    The cut of the top is really chic looking, and the length was perfect with 4" heels.  I'm 5'4", 132lbs (small chest) and the 4 fit me perfectly.  I didn't have a ton of room to move, but it was fine!  There were two things I had to pay attention to though - I used tape to keep the top secured to my chest, and also had to use tape on the inside of the dress because the metal piece from the boning was poking me all night.

Dress was a little long for me, but wore platform shoes with it and it fell perfectly. Bust was very flattering and not too tight or gaping. 

Overall the dress was great! Started falling down a bit towards the end of the night but for the most part held my chest. 34D. It runs large I normally wear a size 6. 

The dress was super comfortable and very elegant.  Got loads of compliments on it.  No complains

I wore a size 2R - I was a bit afraid it would be too long (I'm 5'3") but in about 3 inch heels it was a great length. It fit snugly and was warm enough for a winter wedding - sitting down wasn't the most comfortable but I expected that and it gave me more issues in having to pull up around my chest when I sat then in the stomach. For me it was a little bit roomy in the top but I wore stickies (you'll definitely need these - the back dips a bit too low for a regular bra) and it was fine. Overall I highly recommend, I was super happy with it and felt glam!

I received so many compliments on this dress! I marked that it ran true to size because I felt it did, but it did run a little on the snug side. Plenty of bust room however, but if you're close to an in between size (like me) you might be more comfortable in a larger backup size for the torso and hips. I'm 5'6 1/2" and wore the regular length, however in heels, I would've preferred the long length. Overall,
I did feel and look glamorous.The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because as mentioned in previous comments, the boning of this dress did have a tendency to poke and dig into my rib cage, especially when sitting. Other than that, I LOVED it and would rent again for sure!

Loved this dress.  I originally ordered a different one, which did not fit.  This was sent to me out of desperation the night before my event.  Loved the color.  Perfect for a Christmas gala.  I normally wear a size 2.   I will say that this was pretty snug yet fit like a glove.  No skin pinching in the back, despite the larger bust size.  Perhaps a little uncomfortable by the end of the night yet I feel the larger size would not have stayed up very well.  Length was good.  I wore short heels with this dress.  If you are looking to wear any heel over 2" and are 5'7" or taller, I would go with the long version.  Overall, so happy with this dress 

I rented a petite size and it was just too short on me (5'5" with 2" heels), but I'm sure the regular would have been fine.  I always need a bra, but this was structured enough to support without one.  This was a beautiful dress that I would definitely rent again.  Size up!

I ordered size 8. Initially I had trouble fitting dress but was able to make it work. Dress was perfect for the night. 


The dress fit great. I was a little concerned it might be too long. In 4 inch heels the length was perfect (I am 5"4"). The color is a much brighter blue than the pictures depict. 

It's very classy and beautiful dress. True to size. Comfortable. Not to tight. Although I wore another dress, I would rent this one again for another party. Nice colour!

I would step on the hem, but its mostly bc I wasn't used to wearing gowns. The chest area was perfect. I didn't have to wear a bra. Just nipple covers. I LOVE THAT THEY SENT 2 SIZES bc I thought I was a 2. I was surprised the 0 fit me perfectly. 

dress fit great. The top stayed on nicely while moving around which i cannot say for all strapless dresses. The color was beautiful, a rich deep blue. the straps peeked out a couple of times but that was my only complaint. A really lovely dress. 

This dress is a rich stunning blue color that stands out amongst a sea of typical black dresses at a formal event. I wore it to a fundraiser dinner with my boyfriend and his family and felt confident and sexy without revealing anything. The lining had no give as other mentioned but I found this dress ran true to size if not slightly big on my hourglass figure. I run between 4 and 6 for most dresses but even the 4R I wore was a bit loose, resulting in me having to pull it up throughout the night. That could have been due to the gripping being worn, but it did hang slightly baggy around my waist. I have the typical problem where if things fit my waist my thighs are suctioned together so I wasn't bothered by the extra room (especially after sitting down for dinner). The length was perfect with 4 inch heels. Rent this if you want a comfortable, elegant showstopper!! This was my first RTR experience and I will definitely be a returning customer!!

All I needed were heels. No seam tape needed!

I absolutely loved this dress and loved wearing it. It fit true to size. I have a smaller waist with bigger hips/backside and a bigger chest. It hugged where it needs to but is looser in the hip area. It flares around the mid thigh area. I would highly recommend this dress for any formal occasion! 

Pros: color, fit, comfortable
Cons: a little tight in the hips for hippy girls

The color of this dress is just stunning and the fit was perfect for me. It is true to size & although I'm petite with a larger chest, the boning and structure of the bodice kept my "girls" nice and tight. It was easy to move around all night.  Be sure to wear at least 4" heels! 

I received so many compliments and stood out in the crowd. Our entire group rented dresses and we were all pleased! 

Cons: need to safety pin the hanging straps to the inside of the gown 

I rented this dress for a wedding an absolutely loved it! Just a few things about it that will hopefully be helpful to other women renting this dress... At 5'0 I'm used to everything being very long on me and this was no exception. I had on 4" heels and still needed to lift the dress while I walked. It looked beautiful though and I received a ton of compliments. The size 4 was much roomier in the chest so girls with larger breasts will probably wear their larger size. The hanging straps were annoying so I actually scotch taped them down on the interior of the dress to keep them from popping out. The top of the dress is structured with boning and no bra is necessary. Overall it was a comfortable dress which was amazing as I never left the dance floor and everything stayed in place. I was very happy with my rental!

As many of these reviews already state, the lining runs a little small and has very little give, so if it fits like a glove, you'll want to be careful with sitting as to not rip the lining (someone had already done this to tthe one I tried on in the store).  Aside from that, I was able to wear 4 inch heels with no platform and it barely grazed the ground, the trumpet flare at the bottom is incredibly flattering, the material has a nice weightedness to it, and the art deco - detail on the neckline is simple but a beautiful, especially if you are concerned with arm or back spillage (there won't be any).  I LOVE this dress!  

The fit is very narrow through the hips and larger on top, so I did have to keep pulling it up constantly. It also it is very long, even with 4in heels so dancing was a little tough. The color is absolutely perfect and I did love the dress, despite it being a little uncomfortable. 

This dress was super flattering and I received tons of compliments! It fit true to size but the lining was a bit snug. 

Loved this dress so much. It fit great. Everyone complimented. 

I had to size up on this and it was still very tight in the hip/butt. Definitely size up up if you are endowed in this area. Otherwise I really liked the dress itself. I have a larger bust as well and it had good coverage in this area 


This dress was absolutely stunning! Definitely size up if you have a bigger chest, but it stayed up the whole night and I have never been happier! The color is more beautiful in person. They were out of the 10R so I wore the 10L which went perfectly with my 4 inch heels! 

2R Fit my frame perfectly (125 lbs, 5'2, 34C) and was long but not too long where I was tripping over it. This dress looked so elegant, was comfortable and I received compliments all night. I liked that it showed off my curves without being super tight and too form fitting. Looked great with silver/blue jewel accessories. I highly recommend this dress. 

Dress was great- form fitting. I am 5.4 and had to buy higher heels for this (4 inch). I received a ton of compliments on the dress! Also the color was not too bright which was nice

I wore this to my senior prom. I was very reluctant but the seaming fit in all the right places! I'm so glad RTR offers a bonus size for it gives you the option to pick slightly tight or slightly loose. 

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