Name: Ester Gown
Brand: retrofête
SKU: RTF35
Price: 74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (162 reviews)

I wore this exotic gown to a Michelin Star dinner in Thailand. It was perfection. The petite would have fit better but I did not mind the pooling at the bottom. It was elegant! 

I am 5'1 the R was a little long but nothing that was not manageable specially with heels. I have a belly and in this dress one could never tell. The back ties are made of the same material as the rest of the dress. It was comfortable once it was tied well,everything stayed in place. 

I liked this a lot and wore it for dinner on vacation. Didn't realize at first but the top is like a scarf style.

Wore for a wedding and absolutely loved it! You can tie it tighter or looser as needed. It operates like a top and bottom so it's more flattering than I even expected 

Obsessed with how this dress fit and really like how the fit of the top is customizable with the ties. It just comes undone and loose often because of the material but didn't mind it

This may be my favorite dress of all time! So elegant and beautiful. I felt so comfortable in it too. You need to rent this dress!! Sizing was perfect.. 

Definitely needed a steam before wearing and I had a friend who was staying with me help me tie it.

So fun and comfortable, perfect for a summer wedding. Got so many compliments. Normally between a 2-4, the XS fit perfectly. I’m 5’4 and wore heels, length wasn’t an issue. 

It fit perfect! I’m 5’4 and it was a great length with kitten heals. So many compliments!

Wore this to a wedding in the Azores, and it was perfection. The fabric lays perfectly. I did tuck the front in as a top/skirt look, versus out like a scarf. Was just my preference. 

Danced the night away with no adjustments to the neck tie or the back tie.  One gal at the event called me the beautiful dress lady.  Lots of compliments.

just the best dress for vacation, so flattering and adorable! fit true to size

I wore this to a destination wedding in Mexico and it was perfect for the occasion, fit the vibe so well. 

I ordered the small petite and the length was just right, I was still able to wear platform heels. 

The material is luxurious and I felt great in this dress. I didn’t receive the XS due to a problem with receipt of the dress from the previous party, but I was able to make the small work. The front apron is separate from the skirt making it very flattering in the midsection. The ties help hold the bust since a bra isn’t an option. I used fabric tape as suggested by others and felt beautiful all night. 

I wore this to a wedding in Tulum and it was perfect. I ordered both the XS and the S, and the XS was a better fit in the waist given the low back. Bust easy to adjust with the tie and the open back kept me cool in the hot weather. 100% recommend!

I’m 5’11” and wore about 3 inch heels, reading other reviews I thought it would be a bit longer, as it did not cover my feet even when barefoot. Love that it had a long option though

Absolutely perfect for a black tie beach wedding dress. Worked perfectly with my skin tone, and received so many compliments! 

Loved it, tons of compliments, perfect for a summer formal wedding. Was a little big in the back.

This dress was amazing so many compliments.  I could have sized down but the ties in the back help adjust you would never know! If you aren't sure TRY IT! 

Perfect for a black tie wedding in Miami. Definitely ran long. I wore 4 inch heels and am 5'6.

This dress was beautiful and comfortable. Got many compliments on it throughout the night. I'm curvy and it was a very flattering fit-- the halter/back ties give room to make it adjustable so that you can fit the dress perfectly to your frame.

This dress was so cute I didnt want to return it! I didn t wear a bra becuase my torso is smaller and the back tie fell lower than I think it was supposed to. In general, super cute for a spring/summer event, was very flattering on my curves, and super comfortable. 

Wore for a wedding! Lots of compliments.
One thing is the next tie needed to be replaced tied throughout the night. I was getting side boo from it loosening.

Got so many compliments! I got the SR as a backup and am SO happy I went with the ML. The long length was perfect with 3” heels and still grazing the floor to be more formal! It is so adjustable since you can tie the neck and the back! The front scarf also is not tight so I was so comfortable all night! Couldn’t be happier I wore it!

For Reference: 5’4 height, 32B Bust, waist 29.5, 137 lbs.
I ordered sizes PM & RM. I went with RM cause it fit perfect without being tight and I prefer the length at my ankle. The PM size was shorter in length and the fit was too close for my liking.

I wore this dress in Patagonia, It turned heads and I got so many compliments.

it was fine just not extra long - you’re tall, don’t plan on wearing a tall heel 

I wore this to my friends wedding in Hawaii and it was perfect. The fit is elegant and comfortable. I used a little fashion tape for the sides near the top.  I would re rent should I find the occasion!

Felt great in this and got complimented. No back so needed to use boob tape + fashion tape to stay secure. 

Slightly shorter than expected but super easy to put on and very flattering!

Wore this to a fall black-tie wedding in Hilton Head and loved it. The color was gorgeous and perfect for the season. I was 15 weeks pregnant, and it fit beautifully with plenty of room while still flattering my shape. The open back means you’ll need a strapless or adhesive bra. Great length for tall frames and lots of compliments all night; elegant, comfortable, and perfect for early pregnancy.

One word: STUNNING!  If you want to turn heads, get this dress.  You will not be sorry.

Wore this to an August wedding in Cape Cod. I received a lot of compliments. The small fit perfectly, I am 5’9” and 135 lbs! Would 100% recommend

Random person told me I was their favorite dress of the wedding 😱😱😱 I felt so pretty! Highly recommend. 

Loved the back. Was comfortable and stayed in place. worked for me well at 5’4 will 3 in heels 

Loved this dress. A halter neck and open back is my go-to. I ordered a size Small Long but it honestly seemed like a regular length? I’m 5’8” for reference and wore a kitten heel and it was just the perfect length for me. Styled it with the JW Anderson clutch from RTR.

The petite.xs wasn’t available so I went with the regular xs, I had to tie the neck pretty tight as well as the back, so it wasn’t really ideal and I still felt like I had to frequently adjust the sides. 

Rented as one of several options for an upcoming wedding in Mexico. I liked another option better but this was a close 2nd. Even without shapewear the fit was very forgiving—quite long though and I would have needed some pretty high heels to make work. 

pattern sooo pretty but think it's too close to my skin color and could look better.

This dress was looked so flattering and I got many compliments. No bra or spanx in this dress but you don’t really need it. Boob tape is a MUST in order to keep side boob from showing. The dress will also likely need to be steamed before wearing it, but once steamed, it did not wrinkle easily. The fit is also a little off. I think it ran slightly large in the torso and maybe a little bit small in the bust area. I ordered a LL and XL-Reg. The XL felt better in my bust (more coverage) but was gaping in the back. You could literally see down it to my underwear. I ended up wearing the LL with 3 inch heels. For my height, the XL Reg seemed short with heels. 4 stars overall for the modifications needed to make it work, but definitely a great dress in the end!

Really love this dress! Was a little hard to adjust because I have a bigger chest, but still ended up really loving the look

This dress is really beautiful and I got lots of compliments. I found the shape to be pretty flattering and the print was perfect for the “resort formal” dress code. The ties and low back however made it really difficult to choose appropriate undergarments and I found myself frequently pulling up the dress and  readjusting the ties.

Wore XSR with 3" wedges and the dress fell just above the floor. I used fabric tap on the top and the back near the zipper to keep the dress from slipping around. I was a little unsure of the dress when first pulling it out of the bag. The whole dress, especially the ties, needed to be steam ironed. The bottom hem of the XSR was a little dirty from previous renters but was hardly noticeable when wearing the dress. Overall, I really like how unique the dress is and I received so many compliments!

I’m a standard size 8 and the medium was just the tiniest bit too big in the bodice and hips. I kept having to adjust under the arms. Probably a bit of double sided tape would have done the trick. I felt great in this — didn’t even need shape wear!

I feel like the top should had a little more fabric above the boobs or armpits
Feel like if u have breast’s over a C cup, the halter part feels like it’s small. Beautiful fabric tho and the design had potential. 

Wore to an outdoor wedding and it was very comfortable. 

Loved wearing this dress. It was so fun. I wouldn't have purchased it myself because it's pretty unique and special but it's a great one-time wear. Wore it to a summer Florida wedding, felt like the right vibe. The open back is sexy and cute, definitely recommend. 

Super flattering dress! Ties in the back make it very flexible for larger chests!

Very pretty, but unbelievably long. I’m wearing 4 inch heels in this photo! 

I was told I was best dressed at the wedding! Both the small and the medium fit me- it came down to length. Super comfortable, so chic. I loved this dress and felt confident!

I really wanted to love this dress, and I almost did, expect that it was stained and smelled of self tanner.

Perfect fit, and loved the material. Great for a Miami/summer/beachy vibe formal event 

Amazing pattern and unique design, but with a couple flaws. The back part of the skirt gapes but luckily the ties cover it if left long. The ties also loosen up over time and I found myself having to re-tie throughout the night. Fashion tape very helpful. Also, on the long side, even with 3 inch heels so I had to hold it up all night on the dance floor. The wedding I went to was exceptionally hot, too, which caused the underlining of the dress to stick to my legs and made walking difficult. Still think it was beautiful and worth the rental, though!

I wore this to a wedding at a country club. Fit so well. I was worried about the length but it ended up just perfect with my lower heels. 

I got so many compliments on this dress. It was extremely comfortable for a black tie wedding in the middle of summer in Galveston, TX (if you can imagine how hot the weather was). The back by the zipper gaped a tiny bit but wasn’t a big issue. True to size!

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