Name: Cathedral Dress
Brand: Nanette Lepore
SKU: NL48
Price: 50 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (108 reviews)

Very snug fit and lots of cleavage. Pattern and pockets are great. Dress does pucker at bottom seam which is odd but not super noticeable. Will stretch out a bit with wear. 

Rented this for a wedding after party. Cute dress, pretty casual. Easy to wear a bra with. Wish the waistline was more defined in it but overall very cute. My friends loved it. 

Great fit and flair with pockets. The fabric is stretch which was an unexpected plus.  The stretch did make the bottom pucker a bit

It definitely runs big.  I normally wear a 6, but wore a 4 in this.  In pictures, the fabric looks textured and shiny, but it’s actually matte and made of cotton or something similar.  Really cute!

Loved the fit of this dress and felt it was flattering on an hourglass. Only thing I don't like was the way there are seams across the skirt so it was difficult to steam and I still had wrinkles set in. Wore to the track Derby week. Bonus: pockets! 

Loved the vibrant colors on this dress. Summer wedding, the light weight of the dress was perfect. The a line fit great up top and around my waist, but left room in my hips for dancing. I usually wear a size 12, but the 10 fit good. Loved the pockets! Received many compliments, would highly recommend.

This dress fit well. It is fitted at the waist and was flattering. Hit close to the knee which I liked. 

Fit perfectly. Pockets and just enough twirl for dancing all night.  

I wore this for a happy hour/concert for a work function in Vegas. The pockets are so handy for keeping business cards, lip gloss, etc. so hands are free. The dress is beautiful and super comfortable! It's gorgeous and can be made more formal or less... depending on your accessories. I'd actually rent it again

It fit really nicely and comfortably. I was afraid the straps would slip down a bit since they were so wide-set, but they didn't. I was thinking I would probably have to wear the size 6 since I'm sort of in between a 4 and 6, but the 4 fit just right. 

It was a fun dress but pattern was a little faded from wear. I may have been pushing it for a 0 but it was very tight in my chest so I didn't wear a bra. A 2 may have been too big though so not sure! 

Such a fun dress! I rented it for an outdoor Georgia late spring wedding (toasty!) but it worked out great. Definitely tight in the chest and felt like I had to keep tucking the girls down. Really liked the bra strap hooks so you can wear a normal bra but hide the straps!

The material was much different than I expected. Based on the pictures, I thought it was a brocade or jacquard type material, but it's actually a print with a little stretch. Like others have said, it's a little low cut in the front, so I wouldn't wear it to a professional/conservative event. I got tons of compliments. Able to wear a regular bra. Pockets!

Was a little nervous about not getting a backup size but the 6 was just perfect. I am not busty at all and didn't need a bra with this dress which was great. The length was perfect, even on a woman who is 5'11''. The dress was lightweight and great for an outdoor spring wedding. Would rent again. 

I was pleasantly surprised by this rental, especially since it was difficult to gauge how such an intricate pattern will look in person. The fabric was luxurious, the dress felt well constructed and the vibrant print had a gorgeous sheen to it that really made my summer tan pop! It was comfortable to wear, a flattering fit (especially on my larger chest) and not too short on my 5'11" frame. Paired perfectly with the mint Kendra Scott necklace I rented to wear with it. Received compliments all night and would love an excuse to wear it again!

I absolutely LOVE this dress and received compliments on it all night.  My only hesitation was that, as read in other reviews, it is extremely low cut in the front.  Since my chest is on the larger size, i actually had to pin it to my bra in fear of myself falling out!  The dress is much more casual in person, there is no sheen and it is a simple cotton dress, but for the venue it was perfect.  Even with the few negatives I love this dress and would absolutely wear it again!

I love this dress!  It's slightly high waisted but still earned 5 stars because of it's fun pattern and flattering cut.  It's comfortable and I received many compliments.  Highly recommend!

This dress was great for a cocktail attire wedding.  I'm curvy with a 34DD bust, and the 10 fit snug, but was still comfortable.  Great color and cut, I got tons of compliments. 

I wore this dress for an outdoor summer wedding. Like some of the other posts mention this dress is on the more casual side but is  a cute the print. It did run a bit big in the chest area. The size 4 was a bit to loose so I ended up wearing the smaller size for the event. Bra clips and pockets were great additions. 

This dress is awesome!  I usually wear a 6 and fit true to size for me, I wouldn't have fit in a 4.  It has great structure and a nice, soft material.  It is not "shiny" as some of the photos appear.  As the other comments state, it's fitted up top and flares out at the waist.  I styled it with nude cork wedges for an outdoor wedding, along with the Kate Spade necklace I rented from the Georgetown location.   I happened to have some earrings that went well along with a gold lace cuff bracelet.  I received so many complements!!!

Nanette Lapore cannot go wrong in my book. Her dresses always are my favorite.  The bright pink with turquoise color really stood out during a spring brunch. The top is a bit low cut, but not enough to be uncomfortable. I wore a big turquoise necklace to brighten up the entire look and "cover up" a bit. The A-line flare is extremely flattering. And pockets! The material is a bit heavier which is nice if you're going to be outside and there is a chance for wind. No chance for the skirt to fly up. Absolutely recommend this dress.

I got a lot of compliments in this dress. However, I got a lot of people making comments about my chest as well. If you have a larger chest this dress will show lots of cleavage. It was not of bad taste but did create a lot of conversation, some bad from people at a bar after the wedding. 

Gorgeous dress but like other reviews say - it's not embroidered its a flat fabric. That said its beautiful and fits very well. I'm a G cup and the dress had a lot of cleavage, but still fit. And the pockets are amazing - no need for a purse!

Love the pockets.  fit great length great.  So many compliments 

This dress was incredibly flattering.  I am usually a size 8 and some reviews said to size down - so I got a size 6 too.  The 6 fit better in my waist but my 34 DD were spilling out the top and I had side boob.  The 8 fit a little loose in the middle but didn't look bad, so that's the size I went with.  

This colorful dress has thinner material than appears on the website; however, it is sturdy and lays beautifully. Complete with a great lining and flattering pockets that weave into the pleats, this dress was comfortable and practical to store my lipgloss and phone without having to carry a purse. It could have been easily worn with a regular bra, but I didn't wear one and had great support. The color combination is unique, stands out from the regular black dresses seen at social events, and is easy to dance and move in. It can easily be dressed down to wear to a shower or party or dressed up to wear to a wedding. Enjoy renting this one!

I am small chested and should have opted for the size 2 - I felt the top wasn't form-fitted enough even with a slightly padded bra. The length was great - I didn't have to worry about anything being exposed whilst moving about. The colors area bit louder in person, but it's not such a bad thing. I paired it with dark green diamond-like studs, beige suede kitten heels, and a black scarf around my shoulders when I was cold. 

I felt great in this dress; it was comfortable and appropriate for a family wedding, yet the details meant that I stood out from the crowd just enough to feel unique. In most of the RTR photos, the fabric looks almost like a heavy, embroidered material, but it's actually a lovely silky print. The straps and neckline meant that I could wear a regular bra (there are snaps in the shoulders to keep bra straps from slipping)., and there was plenty of room for 'the girls' :-)

Very comfortable and flattering. Lots of compliments!

PROS: This dress is really flattering on a curvy figure. It looks embroidered in the photo, but really it is a flat print on a shiny fabric. Great colors. It was fun to dance at this hoedown wedding because I could swing it around.

CONS:  I would not rent this dress again because the bodice was so generous. I am a 36 B and I wore a padded bra. The bust of the dress was gaping all night and even the straps fell to the side a few  times. This dress is great for a tall person or anyone with a larger bust. If you are short you simply won't have enough space to keep the straps taut and if you are small chested (BODY POSITIVE HERE) you will be pulling up the neckline all night. Also did not get one compliment all night. I thought I looked AWESOME!!

I felt so good in this dress.  The bust is snug and then it fans out right below the rib cage.  It gave my athletic body a little more shape which I loved!  After reading other reviews, I knew not to expect thick, embroidered fabric.  But the fabric was sturdier than some reviews claim.  It is a thick spandex-y material and had good structure. I usually go between a 0 and 2, and the 0 fit perfectly.  I think if I had a larger bust I would have needed the 2.  If you have thicker hips you could wear a smaller size and be fine because the skirt fans out.

I wore this for an early fall wedding and would definitely rent again for a spring event!

The fit was great and looked perfect! I got so many compliments and definitely stood out, but in a good way. It looked fabulous and I would recommend it for weddings, especially outdoor and semi-formal.

I love this dress!  It fit perfectly and was cute and flirty.  I got compliments all night long.  I also loved the pockets!

Great fit and flare shape (forgiving!), fun pattern, pockets and very comfortable dress. I wore this to a casual outdoor wedding in Portland- I think it would also be perfect for a bridal shower, graduation or daytime bachelorette event! 
True to size for me-- I could fit into the 4 but the 6 was a better fit on top. 

This dress was pretty, but it seemed to stretch out in the waist throughout the night, making it look too big by the end of the party. I even wore the smaller size (4) and I normally wear a 4 or 6 in dresses. 

This was a gorgeous dress & very well made. It's a  very fun pattern and vibrant color. Make note though, as mentioned in other reviews it is actually a flat cotton fabric (in the mode photo it looks more iridescent). My only issue was that it as a bit big in the chest area.  Since it is sewn to create a bust area those of us that are a bit smaller may feel a bit lost in the bust of the dress. It still worked great for a late summer wedding. And it has pockets - you can't beat pockets!!!

It's not quite formal enough for a wedding, but I had to exchange my original dress last minute. Fabric has some stretch so I was able to wear a size smaller than usual. Super flattering and cute!

This dress was large in the waist for me, but I had a belt that worked. I have an hourglass shape, so I often have trouble finding things that cinch in the waist enough but still fit my curvy bust and hips. I probably should have ordered the 2 knowing the skirt was full, but I had ordered tow other dresses for this wedding for my daughter and me, so I rolled the dice. Thankfully it worked. This dress looks in some photos like it's a heavier embroidered texture, but it is a thinner material with the design printed on the fabric. It was great for a hot summer rehearsal dinner. The pockets were an added bonus. (34C, 25", 36")

The fit and comfort of this dress was fantastic! There are pockets and you can easily wear a regular bra (there are even little ties on the underside of the dress straps to keep bra straps in place). This runs TTS or a little big, esp. if you have a small waist and bust for your size like I do. My only complaint was that it looked VERY different up close than I expected. For one thing, its cotton. Secondly, the print looks a little wild up close (think 80's/90's). From the photos online, it looked like the print was much more subtle and it was a fancier fabric than cotton (I thought it was a brocade). I wore the dress to the intended event (wedding) anyway, but would not rent it again for a fancy occasion. It would be awesome as a more casual BBQ/day party dress in my opinion. Nevertheless I dressed it up and made it work!

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