Wore this to my December baby shower and couldn't have been more pleased with my choice. Monique Lhuillier is a favorite designer of mine because all of her stuff-in my experience-is well-made and comfortable. This dress is no exception; fabric is sturdy without being heavy, and the color is a fantastic burgundy. Wore 2 sizes up to accommodate my 30 week baby bump. 

I'm 5'2" and 138 pounds. The size 6 was big on top but the size 4 fit perfectly. It was so comfortable to sit, stand and dance (6 hours of dancing and this dress stood the test of time). I highly recommend this style for girls like me with a bit of a booty and smaller waist! Bonus: the open back is such a unique touch to a more conservative front. Love love love.

Ideal fit: not too tight, but fitted. Modest, but flirty (lace + open back). The sleeves were a bit tight because the lace didn't have much give, but all in all a great dress, and I would rent it again in a heartbeat. 

Perfect for a fall wedding! Got tons of compliments all night... sexy yet classy! Runs true to size. Need to wear sticky bra or no bra.

Flattering, gorgeous dress.  fine quality.  beautiful color. The bare back is a game changer and quite a contrast with the apparently conservative front.  I went bra-less as others have said and it was fine.  I'm 34D.  I wore the 8R.  Tips: clasp the collar before you zip the skirt!  this gives you more access to the collar clasps.  Not so good for dancing due to close fit.
Note to RTR: the 10R bottom clasp on the collar is missing! 

The dress is not super stretchy but it has enough give for a bump! I wore a size 8R -‘d wore this dress at 27 weeks pregnant. I am 5’6” (and weighed 160 and 36DD bra size when I wore it).

I'm 5'7" 150lbs 36D. This dress was amazing for a formal dinner. I fit in the 6 as well but I liked the 8 better. Don't skip on this dress.

I felt amazing. It's lined so nothing showed but I did wear Nippies I got Amazon. I didn't wear a bra. 10/10

Have body tape at the ready. You'll need to use it if you need a bra. I used bra cups and the tape. I had other women amazed at how it all worked! Then, when I turned around, it was a big surprise. Demure in the front, party in the back. Careful, though, when going to the bathroom. I almost walked out without pulling the under-slip down and showing off way more than intended! 

This was the night my boyfriend for 4.5 yrs proposed special night

This dress was beautiful but not my favorite. The hem was kind of a weird length, not long and not short. My boobs were too small too fill out the chest space so there was some gaping. If you can’t go bra-less don’t rent this…the open back is beautiful but can’t wear a bra! The overall dress was a little large, not form fitting on the stomach or butt. 

This dress is beautiful! I wore it to a wedding and loved how classy it is from the front- but with that extra detail in the back! I got so many compliments all night! It did stretch a bit towards the end of the night but it was so comfortable to dance, walk, and sit in. I would absolutely rent this again! 

Loved this dress! Tight and flattering in all the right places! Purse in the photo is also an RTR rental!

I got so many compliments on this dress! It was perfect for a winter wedding, the long sleeves and high neck are great for when its cold outside. The deep red was so nice for holiday vibes. The size 4 was a perfect fit. I was surprised that even the sleeves fit nicely and were not loose. It was fitted throughout the waist to show off some curves. The open back was a nice touch.

Rented this is photograph an event at the Rainbow Room. Maybe a touch too sexy for work, but I was into it.

I typically wear a 4 and it fit fine. I could squeeze into the 2 as well but the 4 was a better fit. I wore pasties underneath since the back is completely open. 

This dress photographs beautifully. It's very important to get the size right, because there is no stretch. It's not a dancing dress by any means. It's more of a dinner and picture dress. Loved it. There were even little zippers on the wrist sleeves.

Form fitting, sexy dress. The high neck and knee length keeps it classy, but the open back is so pretty! The material has a little stretch to it so it's easy to dance in. The back is very low (no bra possible). 

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