Name: Basque Dress
Brand: Nicholas
SKU: NLS8
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (109 reviews)

It was easy to walk around DC all day with a dress that comfortably felt. The top was pretty tight and I'm not busty so keep that in mind. But I really didn't want to let this one go!

Couldn't wear this without feeling indecent. Straps are way too long leaving dress very low cut.

Cute dress, but if you lean forward the girls will pop out and you will give everyone a show. There was a white lace line that I felt cut the dress weirdly. The top was cute though

I couldn't zip the back even though I normally have no issue with size 0 and most 2's are too big.. this 2 was too small so I couldn't wear it 

You know how you can look at a garment and just know that it will fit? That's how I was with this dress. It held up my ample breasts, the cold shoulder sleeves covered my arm jiggle, and the fit and flare style disguised my fluffy belly! All this, and it had pockets. I rented for a quick vacation, but loved it so much I wore I kept it to wear to a cocktail party the next week. It's flattering, sexy, and comfortable. I would highly recommend!

Overall true to size, but the straps are super long. I had to get a friend to safety pin them just right so they wouldn’t fall down. Other than straps perfect. Loved the pockets, length, and arm cutouts. 

I loved the dress and had a ball wearing it.  However, the cleavage was all over the place in this dress, LOL.  I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. 

LOVED this dress! I wore it to go wine tasting for my birthday and it was perfect for the hot weather. I got so many compliments throughout the day. I wore it without a bra as it does not have a lot of booby room (I'm an A cup). Major flaw (reason for 4 stars) --- the straps kept falling down  throughout the day. They're not adjustable and I had to pin them down, thank goodness for double sided tape! If you rent this dress, be sure to make the adjustments you need to in advance for thee straps or you'll  spend all day giving a near-peep show! Noticed that previous wearers also tried pinning/sewing temporary holds for the straps too.

This dress was surprisingly low cut. The lace, sleeves and length are all really sweet and feminine but the low-cut front makes it decidedly sexy -- too sexy for some occasions! I wore this for an anniversary dinner with my husband, and he commented on my visible cleavage and obviously liked that, but it made me a little uncomfortable while out since I'm not used to showing that much. I would not have worn this around family or colleagues. The straps are long and that makes the front even lower; if I'd owned the dress, I could have shortened the strap and it would have been more tasteful, but obviously that's not possible with a rental. A bit of the lining on one side of the bust kept rolling over and showing slightly over the edge, which wasn't a big deal but it wasn't perfect. The dress definitely runs a size small; I normally wear a 6 and ordered an 8 based on reviews. I wouldn't have fit in my normal size, but the 8 was great. The dress is well-made and the fabric is lovely. I would recommend if you're OK with showing off some cleavage.

the straps fell down quite often, the sleeves hung a little lower than I wanted, and the hemline was FAR past my knees, since I'm 5'2", BUT this dress was fun and flirty and I had a great day in it. - very comfortable otherwise, and loved the hidden pockets.

Wore this for a backyard engagement party my parents threw. It was great in a spring day and offered just a touch of bridal elegance without being too bridal. Great fit and length, but I didn't end up loving the draping arm fabric. 

I loved this dress. I typically wear a 2/4 depending on the fit on hips and bust. I read the reviews for this dress and wasn't sure if I should order 4/6 or 2/4 as most reviewers commented on the small fit. I opted to order 2 and 4 and I cannot emphasize enough to order UP (even 2 sizes) especially if you have a bigger bust. The top of the dress is very tight on the rib cage. I ended up asking RTR if they could overnight another size up which they did. I wore the 6 which fit perfectly up top; my only dislike was that the dress hit below my knees. 

I wore this dress for my engagement photos and it was perfect! It is a great dress for all different types of events and locations. The material is good but it isn't stretchy at all and runs a little small. Normally I am a size 4 and that was a little too small with the 6 being a little too big. I ended up wearing the 6 and it worked out well. Also, the length is perfect, not too short and not to long. The lace was a tiny bit stretched is some parts but luckily you can't see it in photos. 

I had to do some safety pin alterations to the super long straps to make the dress fit better (way too much boobage otherwise). Once I got it set though I loved the dress! Pretty and feminine.

This dress is comfortable and perfect for summer yet runs too small. Had trouble zipping the dress in the back so would have gone w the size 10!

Loved this dress! It fit my petite figure perfectly and was a great choice for engagement photos. Only problem were the straps that go over the shoulders. They were way too long and not very proportionate to the size of the dress. I had to safety pin them in the back and couldn't take any photos showing my backside. I'd recommend for photos but I definitely wouldn't be able to wear it to a party.

My only complaint would be that the dress was a bit worm in spots but other than that it was great! Comfortable and I got compliments all day! It does run a little small and I would not suggest it if you had a larger chest. I didn't have an issue with the straps falling down like some other women did. Overall, a great pick!

The dress was very tight in the chest but the were not adjustable and were still falling down even though I more than filled out dress.  Pattern and material just were not flattering for me. Dress did nothing for me I did not wear. Zips up the back. 

I rented this dress for my April wedding reception after I had a destination wedding in November. At only 4'11" I was skeptical that anything from RTR would work for me. Boy, was I wrong! Everyone raved about this dress and how perfect it was for the event and for me. I carry some weight in my bottom and midsection and have zero chest to speak of. It gave the illusion of a small waist and larger chest which was great and unexpected! I'm usually in between a 4 and 6 and the waist of the 6 fit like a dream. I will say this dress is not for those with large busts. Even I was falling out a bit. I had to tack the spaghetti straps up an inch so that I had a little support and so they didn't fall down all night. They still slipped a little but the girls managed to stayed in place I wore pasties just in case. Still, I got compliments all night and even the next day about how it was absolutely perfect! I couldn't have been happier if it was custom made just for me! I wish I had a better picture to show here, this one doesn't really do it justice! 


This is true to size. I love the shoulders and the length just touching above my knee (I'm 5ft 4.5). The lining is thick enough for me to wear this without a bra and supports my 34D chest. My main issue is the cut is very low and I wouldn't be comfortable wearing this for anything other than a date. 

Loved it so much - I wish I owned it and will definitely rent again. Comfortable and the sleeves are not restrictive. Its very flattering!  
The top is fitted enough to get away without wearing a bra (34B). 


I always order 1 size up in this brand. Loved this dress for dinner!

A bit tight around the waist, but very flattering and ethereal 

Love this dress. The lace is very delicate and my size 10 had a rip on it but I wore it because the 12 was looser in the chest. Great dress! 

I wore this to my rehearsal dinner in South Carolina. It was a cute yet slightly sexy dress. I loved the sleeves and the slight bit of cleavage. I am 5'2" and the length was perfect. The bottom is not form fitting but it doesn't look bad. I did not need to wear a bra which is kind of scary for me but honestly if you wear this you don't need one! 

I felt beautiful and unique but a bit annoyed as thin straps kept falling down.

Other reviews seemed to complain about the straps, but I opted for a snugger fit and the straps fit perfect. It's one of those dresses that hug the upper ribcage and make your boobs look good, but tents the second half of your body, not in a bad way...actually helpful if you're planning on doing a lot of dancing.  Tons of compliments, even from strangers, and a fu dress to wear. 

Other reviews said this ran small, so I sized up. The 8 was not available, which probably would have fit better. Beautiful dress! 

For is true to size. Felt great on, I did not have strap problems like other reviewers. If this dress is too big or small I could see the straps being a problem. 

Overall the dress was beautiful but the sleeves are really hard to have on if you plan on moving your arms at all. I wore this for a shoot and ended up taking the "extra" sleeves off because I couldn't move my arms even a few inches. It was a cute dress but I would not rent it again. 

This dress was great!! I was a little nervous how it would fit but I ordered up a size and it was great! I have a pretty large bust and was worried it wouldn't fit up top but I actually didn't need to wear a bra and it was great!! I didn't want to take it off!

I rented this dress for my garden themed bridal shower and the fabric was beautiful showed well in pictures. Not a 5 star since the fit was off. I wore with a nubra and had to safety pin the straps to be tight since its so low cut. Tight fitted around the waist. Can't lift arms up very high but the pretty factor outweighed all the bad! 

Nicholas runs small so size up! The lace on this dress was soooo pretty with  the cutest little details! As other described, the sleeves are slightly on the longer side but it didn't look bad to me. However they were a little snug on my arms. Probably cuz I'm too heavy. Otherwise I loved it!!

It's a very different dress. I received compliments all night in it. Be ready to go braless.

I loved this Nicholas dress! It was perfect for my graduation paired with tan heeled sandals. I ordered a size 2 and 4 but ended up wearing the size 2. Both sizes fit but I thought the straps and the length of the dress were too long on the 4. The only issues I had were that the straps kept falling down and it was really low cut, so I would recommend it for taller people ( I am 5'4). Other than that, I really liked this dress and will definitely be renting from RTR again. 

This gorgeous dress was perfectly unconventional! Running true to size, we would recommend sizing up for the backup. This dress has incredible lace detailing, and felt absolutely amazing. Due to the lack of stretch to the fabric, this dress would work best for A-C cup sizes. This dress should be worn with a Nubra or no bra. We definitely recommend sizing up for women with a larger bust. The straps were running quite long though, and would have to be safety pinned or secured for the night. This dress was fitted in the waist area, but left plenty of room for my pear-shape body. At 5’7” the size 8 dress hit just above my knees. This dress made me feel stunning. Pair with colorful accessories to add some color to the look!


This dress by Nicholas is the perfect summer sun dress.  Featuring a printed white lace, the dress is light and airy with a girly flair.  The neckline is a little deep, and this dress works best with A to C cup sizes.  Running true to size we recommend going one size up for a backup as the lace has no stretch.  This is perfect for a brunch with the girls or for a bride to be.  The delicate dress should be paired with your strappy black heels or espadrilles and silver accents, for a warm summer day to night look.

Wore this for the first night of my bachelorette. Love how different and delicate it is.  I'm usually a 6/8 and the 8 was too large.  I had to tie the straps up and that seemed to do the trick.  

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