Name: Dove Layla Gown
Brand: Katie May
SKU: KM3
Price: 50 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (208 reviews)

This dress is so elegant and stunning! I wasn’t sure exactly how much I would like it given it seems simple looking but wow - it hugged my curves well and the off-the-shoulder element made it look unique. The color is beautiful - sometimes it looks grey - other times lilac or even a shade of white in some lighting. It was the perfect dress for a formal engagement shoot. I’m debating whether to buy it! Highly recommend. 

I'm very busty, so this was a tricky fit for me. I feel like it looked good, but ran a bit small (although that's just hard for me to say given my bust takes up so much room in form fitting dresses). Anyway, it was tight in the bust (which I'm used to), but fit nicely overall. I tied a little Diamond headband around the waist and it looks great with a little something at the waist line. I was playing for a wedding and got lots of compliments! 

Dress does run small. I ended up wearing two sizes larger than I normally wear but the dress was gorgeous!!  I received numerous compliments and it was perfect for my step-son's wedding. I would definitely rent this dress again. 

Beautiful gown. Normal size is 10R. Ordered 2 sizes up, given the reviews, and it fit perfectly. Highly recommend, but size up!

This dress was beautiful as a bridesmaids dress for a fall wedding. The bodice was especially well fitting. I am top heavy so the 4 was a little large for me in the hips. The fit in the hips would've been better in the 2L

This was my back-up dress but I loved it so much, I ended up wearing it. The size 4 worked, but was quite snug - I'm pear shaped with full hips and thighs, and couldn't separate my legs from the knee up (except to walk forward), so dancing was a challenge. Even as snug as it was, though, it was very comfortable all night long and received endless compliments. You can't go wrong with this style; it's understated but so timeless and elegant. I wore it to a military ball and it fit the occasion well. Definitely felt like I wore the dress, not the dress wore me, but is a showstopper nonetheless!

The silohuette of this dress makes it a showstopper. The draping on the shoulder and fit make it a timeless and classy dress. The dress does run small so be sure to order your back up in the next size up along with a long (my original size was short with shoes). I love the fit in the chest  and bodice and was so happy the draping on the shoulder did not impact me cutting a rug on the dance floor. 

I wore this dress to a black tie affair. As others have said, the dress runs small. And I know that I am very curvy so I wore the dress two sizes up and it fit. I am also glad that I ordered the long. The regular would have been too short. The only thing that I didn't like is sometimes the off the shoulder did not drape right. I found myself adjusting it all night. Not sure if it was because of my bust but it was annoying. Overall, though, I loved the dress. 

This dress was perfect! I recieved so many compliments and it fit perfectly. I'm usually a 14/16 ordered an 16 L and 18 R. The 18 R fit perfectly 16 too snug. I'm 5'6 240lbs and wear a 40DD. Hope this helps. 

I loved it! I got so many compliments on this dress, and it was great as a bridesmaid. Definitely tight and shows everything but really elegant and different and people LOVED it

I ordered a size 0R & 2R I am 4’11 and 110lbs I wore a size 2R.. The dress hugs your every curve which can be flattering but I highly recommend buy a good (expensive) pair of spanxs. I’m glad I did because it kept everything smooth and tight... 

This dress runs very small! It does stretch and is easy to wear BUT I would google the Katie May size chart and order according to the measurements. I normally wear a 12 and the 18 in the size chart was my exact measurements. The dress is also pretty short. If you are over 5'4" and plan on wearing heels, get the long. I'm 5'1" and wore 5" heels and it was the perfect length. Also, don't expect to wear panties with it unless they are very high waisted. I tried several different pairs and you could see the seam at my waist, even with seamless ones. This is the second time I've rented and I've been impressed both times. My sister even more by back up dress! 

Firm fitting but elegant. Thick material similar to a winter gown. 

Material and stretch was great. The dress felt very comfortable on.

The dress was lovely and I was comfortable all night. Are usually wear a size 8 in dresses but I read the reviews and most women need it to size 2 and so I ended up with 812 and it made it just fine. One thing I will say is the collar/neck embellishment is hard to keep in place if you move your arms around. I had to keep fixing itBut aside from that it was perfect

This is not my first time renting from RTR and so it awesome to see that repeatedly the system works well.  My dresses arrived on Thursday as scheduled and were in perfect condition.  I had read a lot of the reviews so had already known that the dress ran small so made sure my back up size was one size bigger and so glad I did.  I received so many compliments on this dress.  

Form fitting! Hugs your body and curves. 

This turned out to be a great last-minute rental for me as I needed a medium grey dress for a wedding. Because I got it last minute, I had to get 2 sizes up, so I thought it'd be baggy, but it actually still fit like a glove! I got tons of compliments and wore it over one shoulder (fashion taped the back). My only complaint is that it was too short, so needed to wear flats.

In order to wear a heel, I definitely needed the long. I normally wear a 4, but clearly needed - and wore - the 6 in this dress. Would have liked to have tried the 8, especially on the top. This was an elegant and comfortable dress that fit in all the right places. 

A beautiful dress for a black-tie gala.  The gray complemented my date's tux and had a subtle sexiness to it.  I received compliments throughout the evening from other ladies and gentlemen.  The dress runs a bit small, but the fabric is thick.  You can get away with a strapless bra, but you will need to wear seamless underwear, as all others, including a thong, would show through.  If you plan to wear 3"+ heels, I'd opt for the "long" size.  With 4" stilettos, the dress stopped right at the floor on me.  I'm considering buying this gown.  A definite wear!  5 stars!

Stats wouldn't upload:
5'5, 107 lbs., 34A, Hourglass figure, 34 y.o. at time

Rented this for my High School Anniversary Gala and LOVED IT! The fit was perfect. I'm a regular 10/12 but i read the reviews that said order a size up. I ordered the 14 & 16. Both fit but i was more comfy in the 16. I'm 5'2" and wore 4" heels. I felt great! Afterwards i received LOTS of compliments from my photos. 

The dress was too small. I am usually a 14, and wore my backup size 16. And squeezed into the 16, an 18 would have been perfect. I have always been a size 14, so this dress definitely runs small. 

I wore this to a law school ball which was black tie optional, and it was absolutely perfect! I couldn't stop getting compliments on the color and how elegant I looked. The dress is super flattering and looks very high-quality. I would have ordered the long length option if it was available, but thankfully the regular length was fine. Also, even though the 6 fit fine, I ended up wearing the 8 for extra length and it was a little more comfortable on me. I read the reviews to order up, and I'm so glad I did-- normally I wear a 4 in dresses. The only con is that although the top part is different and asymmetrical, it kind of got annoying dancing around and having to adjust it. Other than that, GORGEOUS dress & I highly recommend it for any formal event. 

Very fitted, slinderizing and complimenting for a tall framed person. I chose not to wear the sleeve over my right arm. Preferred the one shoulder look. Easy to walk in & sit in.

Love the dress very cute and fitting. I tried on the 18 first and and fit perfectly. 

After reading the reviews I decided to get a size larger, which worked out perfectly! For fuller busted women you probably do not need a bra but I wore a strapless. It is cut perfectly to give a form fitting appearance; the fabric is thick and supportive yet giving and soooo comfortable, I danced all night long!!

I love form fitting dresses and this dress sure did live up to the reviews! I went up a size to 10L because of what everyone mentioned with it running small.  The off the shoulder piece was a bit restricting when trying to raise my arms but it was not too bad. The fabric was good quality and I received so many compliments that night.  Overall, I loved the dress!

Read reviews that let me know this dress runs small, so I ordered a size up and still barely fit into it. Frankly, if I wanted to wear the dress, I wouldn't have been able to eat or drink anything the day-of to ensure I could fit into it. Doesn't let you hide any unwanted curves. All that said, I love the silhouette and glamour of this style and would try ordering again for a future event, 2-3 sizes up.

So I bought this dress for my wedding. It was perfect!! I wanted something in a neutral color and that had a vintage feel. I originally ordered a 4 because I'm 5,4 115lbs and a 36B so it's fit right? Nah it was too small. The size 6 though fit perfectly and was a little tight on me and was very fitting. I did have to buy a backless bra to make my chest a little bigger but other than that it was fine. I struggled to zip it but I'm not sure if it is from being used often or the fact that it was so fitting. Everyone thought that I looked beautiful and I felt like a queen. All in all it was perfect!

Post baby I’m 140 lbs, usually wearing a size 4-6 but probably more like an 8 these days. Ended up wearing the 10L but could’ve worn the 6L...I would recommend sizing up a little. Good fabric that can hold a lot of it in. The top shoulders can be adjusted a few different ways which helped me cover my not so pretty arms at the moment. Overall, good choice.

I originally ordered the 14R. Being that I am top heavy, the 14R was too snug. The 16L fit perfectly. I received lots of compliments. It wasn’t too long either with heels. For reference I am 5’2, about 175lbs & 34DDD. Loved it! 

I rented this dress to use as a bridesmaids dress for a friends wedding. I don't typically wear long dresses so I thought I might try renting one! It did make me a little nervous waiting until so close to the wedding to get the dress, and since the wedding was so close to Christmas I was extra worried so I opted to get it for the extended amount of time. It actually came a day earlier than I expected! All the reviews I read said it ran small, typically I wear an 8/10, so I got a 10 and a 12 (both regular length) and the 10 fit great but it was SO LONG. I ended up needed to use hem tape around the bottom to prevent me from tripping over it while walking down the aisle! But all in all I was SO pleased with the dress. Great quality, a little bit of stretch to the fabric. Perfect for her winter wonderland wedding :) 

I got component from everyone! Very flattering and form fitting, but not like spandex so you can breathe. Runs a bit small, 4 was fit as a glove as you can see. Great color and silhouette  . Love love it!

I'm usually a 4, but this particular 4 was SNUG, just barely zipped up and a bra was not an option. Color was very pretty, length was perfect with 3" heels (I'm 5'8"), and the cut was very flattering. If it was a little less tight it would've been perfect.

This gown was so beautiful. However I would go up a size or two. It's definitely form fitting and doesn't hide any details. 

This dress was gorgeous and extremely figure-flattering. Like other reviews mention, the dress runs small. I am 5'4", 115lbs, 32D. I typically wear a size 0-2, and the 4R fit me like a glove. Had I decided not to size up, I would not have been able to zip. 
I wore the dress to a black tie-optional winter wedding and received compliments all night! The color is a unique shade of gray with really beautiful  purple-ish undertones that complimented my hair and skin. It was very comfortable and moved well, allowing me to dance without worry. I wore Spanx to keep my belly button and underwear lines smooth, but the fit would have been fine even without. Overall, the dress was perfect and exactly what I was hoping for. 

This dress was so flattering and fit perfectly!!  I went with my back up size because the 2 was too small (I typically fall right between 2 and 4 in clothing) I was worried about it being to long but it was the perfect length with my heels. High quality material. I got a ton of compliments!

I wore this dress to a black tie wedding and got so many compliments! I'm 5'8 and wore heels and the 4L fit perfectly, I also ordered the 6L but it was a little loose and was just an inch too long. Very fitted but flattering!

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