Name: Black Lace Bodice Gown
Brand: Love by Theia
SKU: LBT3
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (103 reviews)

I'm glad I went with the petite size because I really wanted to wear flats and I could get away with just a bit trailing on the floor. Zipper was tough and I needed help to get it past the bust, but once on it fit well and I didn't even need a bra.

A beautiful gown. However, the petite size was extremely tight around my shoulders, and I thought it would cut off my circulation in my arms! So I was not able to wear it. Interesting because I am typically a size 2P or 0P. So I will have to try this in a 4P. 

Dress was beautiful, a little too tight for my ribcage but size 10 backup (diff dress) was too large in the bust. I squeezed in and was uncomfortable but it looked great! 

I can wear 6’s in a lot of clothes but the 8 fit me perfectly. It is comfortable, elegant, and flows beautifully. It is more elegant in person than what the pictures show. I highly recommend it. 

I’ve rented this twice because I love it so much! Normally I wear a 2P in this one, but sized up to 4P to fit better at 13 weeks pregnant. I had 2” heels and it still slightly brushed the floor but was totally manageable! The skirt material is well layered and forgiving, allowed for the belly bump, and let me relax and enjoy the evening! 

Fit was amazing and comfortable. There was enough structure that a strapless bra wasn’t necessary. The zipper was a bit sticky but not a huge issue. 

Beautiful dress, fit was perfect as was the long length even with a small heel!
Being 5ft 10’ I alway need a long length! 
Only thing you need to remember to pack are your pliers to get the zipper up! 
Would definitely rent again! 

Dress was perfect for the gala, fit in every area, chest, tummy and hips. The off the shoulder and slit really pulled it all together. 

I loved this gown. It fit like a glove. It took a little wrangling to zip on my own. Bust, waist, hips fit perfect and fell smoothly. The top lace is a bit constrictive below the shoulder but it stayed in place all night, so I preferred that (vs. it falling down). 10L was long enough. I am 6' and had on strappy shoes with a lower kitten heel. Length was about a 1-2 inches above floor.

I tend to be between a size 4 and 6 and based on reviews a size 6 that runs small is perfect for me. I love the style of the dress, I felt very elegant but also sexy and the chiffon skirt was just enough fabric to be flowy but light and comfortable. 


I wore this gorgeous gown to a gala-I received so many complements!! I paired it with hot pink heels 💞
I’m 5’10, 130# and wore 4long

Size 10 in this dress was perfect. Depending on your bust might depend on how comfortable the top portion feels. I felt fine. The best part of the dress was how it moved it felt very flowy which I liked. Might have to pick up while walking depending on your height or heel! I received lots of compliments. 

I am 5’4” and even with heels this dress was too long! It was comfortable and fit well otherwise though.  I loved this dress! 

I felt so great in this dress, and received so many compliments. I’m thinking about buying it, I loved it that much. I’m 5’4 and with 3 inch heels the bottom still dragged a tad, but it was still easy to walk around because of the slit. I don’t have one single complaint about the dress. 

The material is lightweight, it’s easy to wear and the length was perfect for me.  The top shifts around a bit so I’d recommend using double sided body tape.

#blacktie #wedding
Glamorous and comfortable! 

Wore this for an awards night celebration for my work and was complemented on this dress all evening. The off the shoulder had a nice semi-elastic feel and was never loose/tight. Very flattering on my figure- I'm a bit hippy/hourglass shape. Wore 3 inch heels and the length of the dress just skimmed above the floor. Felt like a queen in this dress.

I am 5'7". 160 lbs 36 D bust
This dress is amazing BUT it took 3 adult and a set of needle nose plyers for the damn zipper 

I loved wearing this and felt so good in it. The only negative was the zipper. It was a bear to get up but once it was up it was perfect. 

This dress fits perfectly. So many compliments on this dress, and they are still coming in when people see pictures. This is my favorite dress I have rented so far.

I'm 5'10" and 150lbs. I rented the 8L and it was the perfect fit. The sleeves are long enough to come to my wrists and I was able to wear heels because it was long enough. I received lots of compliments on the dress. It was super comfortable but the arms are a bit restricting. 

This dress was beautiful. I got so many compliments. However, the zipper was near impossible to get up. It wasn't too small, it just sticks in the seam. Overall, the dress was great and I loved it.

Actually glad I had to order a size up. This fit really well and was flattering. I'm 6'1" with 36DDD and typically wear a 14Long. Props to this dress you can wear a strapless bra with it. It was very comfortable and easy to sit, stand and dance in. The slit on the side was also flattering and didn't go above the knee. The back on the lace area did bulge a little which I think was a result of ordering a size up. I think this dress will be great for all figures. 

Select this dress for a classic, gorgeous option. I got compliments all night! The dress bodice fit true to size. I would have worn the 0R in the bodice but the length was very long for both the regular and petite. The 0R was too long for me even in 3 inch heels (I’m 5’4.5”, 107 lbs). The 0P was perfect with the heels on. It was a bit snug in the chest (I’m 32D), but it zipped up and stayed up well. The lace sleeve length was also better in the 0P for me than the 0R. 

This dress was perfect for a formal affair. Pics don't do it justice. Lots of compliments. It fit perfectly and was very comfortable.

The fit was good.  The zipper by waist like to stick (lots of material near it).  Have someone zip it for you.  Nice quality and feel of dress and the material. It photographed well.  Very elegant.

I didn't end up wearing this, but not because I didn't like it. It was beautiful and classic. However, the weather for an early September wedding ended up being very hot and summer-like rather than fall type weather. I run warm normally so the long sleeves would have been too warm to wear. However, it fit really nicely, was flattering and I loved the neckline and sleeves :)

I LOVED this dress. It's much more beautiful in person. I originally rented a 14R and 16R (pants size 14). 14R was too small, the 16R fit my body but it was impossible to zip in the back, and was tight on my arms, I couldn't lift them. I decided to get 2 overnight replacements (so convenient omg), an 18L and a 20L (L was all they had available). The 18L would zip, it was more comfortable on my arms but then it was too big on my body! I had to safety pin it together so it wasn't sliding down my chest. The fit was weird, and unfortunately the 18L was soo long, I couldn't walk in it without holding it up. The length was perfect for a 1hr photoshoot, it allowed for more flowy pictures but would be a pain if I had to do anything else in it. I loved how easy and cheap it was to rent a beautiful dress, how convenient it was to have that overnight replacement, and how easy it was to return! I will definitely be coming back to Rent The Runway (hopefully they'll have more plus size options) in the future, and I highly highly recommend their service. 

I wore this dress as a bridesmaid dress for my friends' wedding, we all rented from RTR, the dress fit great, I ordered a 8R and 10R but ended up going with the 8R. The dress was a little long but I am only 5' 2", I normally wear a size 8 but since it was my first RTR I got a bigger size to be safe. I am a 36 C and 145lbs, the dress fit great. The 10 also fit but was a little large in the top & sleeves so I went with the 8R. The zippers stuck a little but nothing a little help couldn't fix!

Rented a couple options for a photo shoot, and although I liked this dress, I found another one that fit the vibe better. Can't say if it's practical, as I didn't wear it for longer than it took to capture this photo, but I will say it was impossible to get the zipper up without help. 

The fit was great for a curvy girl! The zipper was a little hard to get up (not due to size) even laying on the hanger the zipper was hard. The sleeves were a little loose but they covered a lot without taking away from the look! 

Because of the length, when I ascended the stairs by the stage, I had visions of tripping! :-) But as long as I held it up for that moment, it wasn't a problem the rest of the night. The zipper did stick pretty badly, though. Thankfully I had someone at home to help zip it up! I would have never been able to do it on my own!

This actually ended up coming as my backup when my first choice couldn't be shipped on time, and after trying it on, I was all about it. It was true to size, a little long for me as I'm only 5'4," but I just picked up my dress when walking - the beautiful train was worth it! Definitely would rent again!

This dress was perfect for a formal event in January.  It was comfortable and flattering.  I received several compliments throughout the evening.

I wore this to a NYE wedding. The fit was pretty TTS. I used some fashion tape to keep the zipper from bowing out so much in the back and it worked well. The dress was very comfortable to move and dance in all night long. I received several compliments throughout the evening! 

Great dress. Only issue was that the zipper broke and I had to squeeze myself out of the dress in order to not rip the dress. But still loved it and would recommend it. 

First I thought I ordered the correct size. Turns out  the dress was extremely long and the lace was baggy. Did not fit how I thought. Disappointed 

I rented this dress for a Halloween-themed singing gig. The material is lightweight and comfortable, and the dress and waist fit perfectly. However, the lace bodice was ENORMOUS. It was so large compared to the rest of the dress that it just fell off of me, and I had to pin and tape myself into it. I don't know if this will be an issue with other sizes, but it was with mine.

I really adored this dress, but unfortunately it was too large up top. I had a ton of fabric tape but it doesn't stick very well to the lace. As I rented with Unlimited I didn't have a backup size, but proba la a size down would have been perfect. I got a TON of compliments and felt like I stood out in this dress!

Black Lace Bodice Gown

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