Name: Wilmington Dress
Brand: Rachel Zoe
SKU: RZ3
Price: 119 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (81 reviews)

I rented this for a family wedding (in April) - my goals were to be classy without looking blah/stuffy and be able to chase my 4.5 + 2.5-year-old daughters around the dance floor without worrying about my dress showing more of me than I intended to.  Success.  I'm short (5'3"), so I wasn't sure how the length would look, but with heels (3.5 in), the length ended up being perfect.   As other reviews pointed out, the sheerness of the skirt isn't quite as obvious as the RTR photo makes it seem, but that was fine for me.  Super comfortable and all of the ladies at the wedding loved it!  I paired it with a statement necklace to add some pop to it.

Loved the fit of the dress, I was able to wear a size down from what I usually do as it is rather forgiving with the flow bottom. 

The fabric on this dress has a very heavy weight, making it flattering with plenty of give.  It's not form fitting.  The dress is definitely not as sheer as in the photo, as other reviews have pointed out.  Those two things combined make this dress perfect for a work event.  It's a bit frumpy for anything else.  I ended up wearing my second pick as a result.  It just didn't have the wow factor.

I loved this dress which was preppy and conservative but just a little modern, so I felt like myself but also fit right in with the tone and style of the day. Paired with a springy cardigan and fun alexis bittar earrings, also rented. 

Dress wore really well, which was great since I wore it from 9 am to 9 pm. I didn't wear a bra since the dress was lined and fit me very well through the ribs/chest. I say it ran large since that usually doesn't happen. Totally smoothed over any mid-section imperfections. More of a brunch/party dress than one for dancing, since the fabric is a little heavy! 

Got endless compliments the entire day from people aged 7 to 70!  So gorgeous I wish I owned it!

The dress has a thick knit striped pattern, so the sheerness is not as visible as seen on the model. I loved the weight, however if I had worn the 2 (which fit fine) it would have pulled the waistline down. I am glad I ordered the 0 as my back up. I would say it runs somewhere between true to size and runs large. I received lots of compliments. The color is a dark royal purple, but my husband swore it was blue. It just depends on the lighting. Would definitely rent again!

I agree with other reviews, the dress is not as sheer as the picture shows.  However, it is very nice.  I did not wear or need a belt, as some suggested.  I received several compliments and would highly recommend this dress.

The length was prefect and the cut was very flattering. I wore this to a wedding and felt really comfortable. The fabric is a lot different than I thought, heavier than the picture but it worked in this instance.

I wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner.  It was a little big, and I recommend wearing it with a belt to create a waistline.  If you are normally a 4, get a 4.  It was comfortable though, and I definitely recommend it.

Gorgeous fit. Fabric has very nice weight to it. Elegant but fun at the same time. Tight on top and flowy skirt create a nice silhouette. Perfect dress for a baby shower or other daytime event. 

I was pleasantly surprised by this dress. It is true to size and the fit is very comfortable. Even though the materials looks thin and transparent in the pictures, I was very happy to realize that the quality of the fabric was great and the transparency was not as extreme as it looks in the online photo. I actually thought it made the dress more appropriate for the event that I was attending because it wasn't see though. The material had some stretch to it and I loved the way the fabric flowed at tea length. I would recommend this dress to anyone! Enjoy!

This dress was super comfortable and flattering!  

I originally rented this great dress thinking that I would wear it to go out, but when it arrived I was surprised to find it was more conservative then I thought. I mean I wouldn't wear it to [enter religious service of your choice] with my grandma, but the fabric was thick and the dress itself was pretty long. Plus the peekaboo at the top and bottom wasn't as dramatic in real life as it appears in the pictures on the model. So I wound up pairing it with a nude pump and wearing it to an all-day work meeting. It was great. 

Very comfortable, the skirt really flows and is great for dancing.  I wore this to a daytime wedding and got lots of compliments. I paired it with a pink pashmina (from my own closet) to add color.  (Unfortunately, the lighting was funny where I took the picture, and it doesn't do it justice.)

The fit is very true to size and I did wear 4 inch heels with it as I am petite.  5'3 1/2.  It is a heavier material so it keeps you warm.  I did not need a bra underneath which was nice.  It is such a chic glam dress you can wear for brunch, party, evening dinner party, or more formal and dress it up with jewelry.

This dress is the perfect length for a formal event, it fit very comfortably, and its sheer panels and flowy bottom made it extremely fun to wear. 

I loved this classy navy number! It was comfortable, with a lot of stretch to the fabric, and very on trend with the sheer detailing. It runs a tad large, so I would order your normal size and size down for backup.  I wore the 4, but I really needed the 6, or my normal size, 8 for a better fit. Because of the sheer top, I would recommend a strapless bra or nubra, but the fabric is thick enough that no bra at all is totally fine too, depending on your preference. The zipper is in the back of the dress as well, and it is important to note that in real life the skirt does not look as sheer as it does in the model photos. This dress would flatter any body type and really brought out my blue eyes!

I really liked this dress, but it wasn't an eye-catcher.  A lot less see-through than the picture makes it seem.   Overall it felt safe and comfortable.  It was very easy to dance in! The fabric is definitely thicker, so I would not advise for a summer outdoor occasion.

Beautifully well-made dress, with nice thick material. I usually wear a 0 or a 2, and I found the 2 was a little big. I would have preferred if it was a bit more nipped in at the waist, but the loose design makes it a wonderful dress to wear out and be comfortable. I wore it to a dinner party and it was perfect, but it would also be a lot of fun at a wedding because of the full skirt and movement. The stripped detailing on the bodice and skirt is not as pronounced in person as it is on the model. It just looks like a solid blue dress. I would definitely rent it again if I needed to go to a fall wedding!

What a great dress! I rented this for a wedding and I wanted to look classic, yet interesting. This dress definitely fit the bill. The 4R fit perfectly!  The knit fabrication means absolute comfort. I loved the peekaboo quality and fullness of the skirt. The classic style means it can be styled differently and work for many occasions. 
I am always cognizant of looking like a mutton in lamb's clothing, this dress made me feel age appropriate without being dowdy. Love, love, love and I would definitely rent it again. 

I've had my eye on this dress for months and was so excited to wear it for my birthday outing in Brooklyn and Coney Island. However, this was the first rental I was actually disappointed with. The dress was a little shapeless (I probably should have sized down) so I paired it with a belt and that was fine. What I really didn't like was that it wasn't nearly as transparent in person as shown on the model. I thought it would be cute and a little sexy and instead I felt kind of frumpy. I also wasn't prepared for the thickness of the dress. It's pretty much a sweater dress. All in all, it was fine, but I didn't feel as special as I would have liked on my birthday. 

This dress is stunning! I was nervous about the inside slip part, nervous that it would be too tight on my hips, but it's not at all! Made a great impression for a meeting I had. Super flattering and very luxe material. I wish I could buy this one! 

The pattern wasn't as pronounced as on the model. The 6 was a little loose but not too big. I would have liked to try the 4  but I think the arm holes would have been too small. Lots of compliments! Didn't wrinkle very easily and traveled well! 

This dress would be wonderful to dance in- the skirt has a lot of movement and a good weight to it. From the pictures online you'd think it was rather sheer but the dress is heavier than it looks (dead heat of summer renters beware). Perfect for a cool spring evening with a light wrap and some heels. 

Easy fit through the hips- a little stretch through the bust, fitted at the waist, but by no means was it tight. 

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