Name: Python Matelasse Dress
Brand: Lela Rose
SKU: LR22
Price: 272 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (79 reviews)

The last rent the runway dress I ordered was a tight six, this was the same. I'm guessing that is my true size (144lbs, 34D). I read many of this dress' reviews about the cleavage etc, and being a 26 year-old that wanted to look good for her boyfriend's graduation I thought, "perfect!" 
I ended up having to wear a U-bra specifically made for plunging necklines. There's not much to the bra and even then I would look down and see it sticking out! I don't like fiddling or thinking about what I'm wearing too much so frequently checking on my boobs and sitting up and standing perfectly got a bit annoying. Overall it looked nice, maybe a tad riskay for a graduation that my boyfriend's family was at. The side ruching and the back of the dress look fabulous. Great color and fun to accessorize with. 

I wore this to a show with my husband. It's soft which surprised me, nice fit , and I wore it with a regular bra and panties.

I rented this for a fall wedding in Michigan. The color is gorgeous and doesn't look pythony at all. I loved the rouching at the waist - really unique! It's low cut but if you're small busted like me, it's still modest 

I wore this dress int the end but it runs a bit small and is very low cut if you're busty like me (36DD).  There was a bit TOO much cleavage showing!  Also, the dress is not at all what's pictured - the fabric is cloth and not shiny AT ALL.  It is not leather or faux leather.  It is a CLOTH dress.  It was fancy enough to wear to a wedding but had to dress it up with sparkly heels and a clutch.  

This dress was great, very sexy. I usually wear an 8-10 dress size, I wore this in a 12, there is no give at all in the fabric. I'm  5'11" 170lbs 36D. The top fit perfect, just the right amount of cleavage. Bottom was perfect to hide any areas wanting to be hidden. The color was beautiful, like the other reviews, is not shiny like the pic however. Is a wool fabric which I really liked. Very comfortable. 

The color was really pretty, however the fabric is very different from what the model photo shows. Its not shiny like that and its pretty heavy weight too. Also the top is very large. I am pretty busty and still had to pin it to make it work. Overall though it worked out for the party that I wore it to.

Overall I loved the dress and it fit great, but you will need a lot of double stick tape.

The fabric is not leathery like it looks in pictures, it is much softer so it was comfortable to wear. I got so many compliments! I usually wear a 2 or a 4 and had to go with the 4 because the zipper was a bit jammed.

This is definitely a wintery dress, so plan accordingly.  Otherwise, this dress is pretty fantastic.  The color is bright and beautiful.  I wore this to dinner and was pleased with the reactions on the walk there. The pleating is askew which is certainly forgiving.  I'm smaller on top and bigger on bottom and this dress worked really well for me.  I find that's a difficult combination with fitted dresses and this dress married the two well. 

True Pear? You look like you have an hourglass figure!  You looked great!

Beware! The top on this dress was way too large and bottom fit just fine. I pinned the straps and was okay. I don't blame the dress, just I'm a true pear. Anyone that has equal proportions or a hourglass this dress would be perfect for!!! I wore the 12, but probably should of gotten the 10. ( it was already rented). Also, it has a really odd fit. It feel like it pulls to the left like the entire dress wants to twist to the left ? At first I thought it was lining but no, just the fit. Still gave 4 stars as the blue is so perfect and the quality of the dress was superb! Great to pair with tights for a winter look! Material is thicker so great for early Spring cold nights! It goes perfect with the CINER Anubis Collar Necklace (seen in photos) that I also rented from RTR! Overall, the entire look was a success!!!

I really did love the color but it was a little snug right beneath my bust. Also, it went more low cut than expected. Overall, it worked for that night but not sure if I would rent it again.

When I first put this dress on, I was determined to give it no more than 3 stars (Sorry about the picture quality!).  The fit really threw me off - there is definitely some ruching on the right hip area that it took me a while to get used to, especially since I was not expecting it AT ALL.  I don't think the pictures really describe the dress accurately in this sense.  Fortunately, once you are moving around, it's not that noticeable but be aware that if you rent this dress, it does not fit symmetrically from the waist down.  That being said, I wore it to a friend's bachelorette party in April and it definitely grew on me over the night!  The color was fun, the material was almost a wool-blend material (not python-y at all!) and the length and fit were appropriate and yet a little sexy.  I wore a few small bracelets, tights, and heels to accessorize in chilly spring weather.  I would have probably preferred to wear the 4 but since that size was unavailable, I went with the 2, which still fit really well.  My main complaint with this dress is the weird fit in the skirt - I made the most of it but given the option, I will rent something else next time!

The cut is for one side to drape like a cowl neck dress, but on one hip.  I think that is most flattering on thin women, so I wasn't sure about it.  I did feel confident in that I could eat dinner  and grateful the top was fitted to offset the hips being a full cut style.  The fabric is something like a wool or boucle so it looks a little more brunch than club outing.  

I picked this dress to wear to a rooftop July 4th party for its bright blue color. The fabric, a wool-silk blend, probably wasn't the best choice for summer, but that was my fault for not checking it before renting. It was still light enough to be wearable for the summer, but it wasn't a breezy as a typical dress you'd normally wear that time of year. The fit was generally flattering, although I did carefully pin down a few folds of fabric to avoid extra "poof" around my hips. Top-heavy ladies should be advised that the bust area was a little tight.

I had to find the perfect look for hosting an event that had a crowd of about 1200 people -- and this was it! Awesome color, great fit and got a ton of compliments. I honestly probably wouldn't have rented the dress if it looked like it does in the model's pics -- but I always pour through the reviews before selecting a rental and everyone was right on about the fabric (matelasse) and the fact it isn't shiny or python-y like you would expect. I would for sure rent this again!

fit true to size, but the material looked different in person than it did in the picture - still awesome though!

I loved this dress I rented for my graduation. The yellow bag in my right hand is not an accessory -just something I was leaving in my car (just in case you were wondering). At first my boobs felt a little tight, but not later on... I don't know if I got used to it or the dress molded to my body eventually. Either way, I felt comfortable and got lots of compliments on my outfit! 

I rented this dress for my sorority's semi-formal and it was super cute! The only real con I have is that it looked a lot different from the picture in terms of the fabric--it's much darker and less shiny, and you can't really see the pattern. It was a little tight in the top but that is because my bust is usually a size up from the rest of my body, and it wasn't uncomfortable just a little tough to get into. Overall, I had a really good experience with this dress!

I wore this dress for an election night party, our colors had this shade of blue.  It was the right combo of professional & sexy.  I got so many compliments as well and just made the night even more special.   Loved this dress

The 4 was a little too tight around my legs and the 6 fit perfectly. I usually wear either a 4 or 6, depending on the dress/designer, and the 6 fit much better. It wasn't as constricting at the 4 would have been. Also, for some reason in the picture on the model the dress looks like leather, which I thought and was really excited about, but it's cloth of some sort. (I'm not really good at knowing the specific kinds) It is still beautiful though!!

The dress was beautiful. It was a little too tight in the chest for me so I am glad I got the size up. The color blue was a lot brighter than in the picture but I like being bright so that was fine with me.  I thought the material was going to have a little more of a shine and snakeskin like texture and feel but it ended up being a little heavier, softer fabric. Also, I know I am going to sound like such a dork right now but i was originally worried about the gathering on the sides and how it would look in pictures (if it would make me look bigger in the hips) so I took note of how the model in the photo was standing and whenever it was time for a picture i would turn my body the way she did to give accentuate only the gathering on one side. (just a tip from one photo nut to another) :)

I was very happy with everything about this dress! The color was brilliant and it was very flattering. It is great if you want to hide your "gut" and show off your better curves! The dress is very easy to pair with any jewelry! For this event, I decided to wear the chrysler earrings! Together it was a hit! 

I needed a red carpet appropriate dress for a televised awards event in Los Angeles, I chose this dress at the last minute and could not have been happier with my decision.  The color and fabric is amazing (like the other reviews said, it is a light sweater-like material, perfect for this time of year) the dress photographed beautifully, and I felt like a celebrity in it.  I did not want to return this one!

Hi Ali, I am also wearing this dress to a red carpet event on Friday.  Can you tell me what jewelry you wore with it?  

Thanks,
Kristen

This dress is SO GREAT, what a success! The fit is excellent, the material is so much cooler than I expected (more cloth-like than nylon!) and was so chic for the premiere. I was able to look professional and trendy all at once! Thanks RTR, another great success on the red carpet! I would recommend this dress to anyone!

Love this dress.  Easy fit and runs true to size.  I rented it for a trip to Vegas with my sister.  Would def recommend.  

The color of this dress is to die for - a deep cobalt blue. Love how it emphasizes the chest area (i'm a DD) without being too overt! 

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