Name: Anessa Dress
Brand: Shoshanna
SKU: SH472
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (336 reviews)

This dress is super versatile and feels like the type of dress that looks good on everyone. TTS, I'm usually a 4 and this was a bit too big but still doable. 6 was all that was available and it worked! No bra needed because it has interior boning/structure. Only note is it's a bit heavy / thick so not ideal for summer. 

A little big around bust but other than that true to size. 

Wore this to a black tie wedding and felt like a million bucks! The built in bra actually worked and I didn't have to adjust the top of the dress at all throughout the night. I sized up (personal preference) but my normal size probably would've worked too.

I wore the dress for a formal birthday party, got tons of compliments. The dress is so flowy and beautiful. I ordered size 10 and 12, I ended up wearing the 12, it was a bit loose on top but not a deal breaker.

I’m usually a 10/12, ordered a 12 to be safe - 10 would have fit a little better on top. It’s truly a timeless dress. 

This is a lovely dress.  It’s simple but the pattern makes it stand out!  I wore it to an evening gala and got many compliments!  I loved wearing this dress.  It runs true to size but I can imagine that it’d be tight in the bust of you have a larger bust. 

Super comfortable, perfect length, and overall perfect dress for an event/gala!

Absolutely loved this dress. It was perfect for a formal wedding.  I'm typically a size 12 and wore my backup size 14. No bra necessary! Huge hit at the wedding. 

I got so many compilments on this dress! A bit formal
for my everyday life, but what price glamour! I love it. I did have to wear a bralette, just to keep from having to adjust, but will  definitely rent again. 

I got so many compliments on this, even from the bride.  It is a big heavy as others mention but stays up well. There’s an extra strap inside to hold you in place, so not just the zipper.  It’s a corset style and while I didn’t NEED a bra, I did use some cakes to make me feel a little more confident. I’m 5’9” and it came slightly above my ankles. I wore it for a summer evening wedding in MS and was fine with the weight of the dress.  

It’s got some weight to it! But the lace overlay is stunning. 

Just tried on the dress and I can humbly convey this dress is NOT for a Summer wedding-UNLESS you want to bake! Very hot and heavy!

Such a classy and stunning dress. Wore for updated head shots. It is very long so shorter girls beware! Loved the fit 

Ordered a 2 and 4, ended up wearing the 2. It is a pretty heavy dress so it started to fall throughout the night. I body taped it so it wasn't an issue, you could just see the grippy part is some photos. I got TONS of compliments and was comfortable the whole night though!

Will recommend getting a back up size or sizing up. I’m usually a 12 but needed to size up to a size 14 but the size up fit perfectly! 

Very good quality, fit true to size. Didn’t have to wear a bra and no issues with it falling down. Great choice for a fall wedding! 

Wore this dress to a cocktail attire wedding in October, and it was perfect! The fit was true to size and it was super comfortable the whole night. The length hit slightly above my ankles, which gave it an elegant, flowy feel. I received so many compliments! If you’re looking for something cute and classy for a fall wedding or event, I’d definitely recommend this dress!

This dress made me feel gorgeous 4 months post partum! 

This dress was an absolute dream to wear. It truly felt like a designer gown. Highly recommend for the fall/winter as the dress has a bit of weight to it. The belt I added really finished off the ensemble. 

Wear a 6 and fit was great.  Wore silver with it for a nice style 

This is an amazing piece with really nice construction! It is a heavy material so it was really hot to wear at my friends summer wedding. But besides that I received so many compliments for how unique this piece was! 

I wore this to my doctorate graduation and it fit perfectly under my regalia. a stunning dress & the design elevated it well! i got so many compliments

Wore to a cocktail party and it was just the right level of fancy. Was able to dance all night in it.

I wore this to a black tie wedding.. it was beyond comfortable, well fitting and I didn't have to worry about it fall down. The detailing of the lace and velvet is shake but so elegant. Rent this , you won't be disappointed! 

This was a replacement dress for me & wow what a stunner! The material is heavier, perfect for fall/winter events. Tight throughout the chest but didn’t move a bit when dancing. 

Fit is perfect for a petite. Loved the velvet and lace mixed fabric. The zipper is tough but not a deal breaker. Would rent again!

Loved this dress! Stayed up all night and I felt so comfortable in it!

I got so many compliments on this dress at a black tie wedding this past weekend. The dress is tea length so it's perfect for petite women. My only issue was the sticky top piece kept folding out, but a quick adjustment helped in this case. 

I wore it to a Summer black-tie wedding and received numerous compliments. It's a great fit, true to size, and the bust has a built-in bra with a clasp in the back for extra support. I'd buy it if it wasn't out of my price range!!

It fit like a glove!! I actually wore size 6.

This was the prefect dress for a NYC gala event in late April.   

I am a size 4-6 on bottom and 8-10 on top. I ordered a size 6, 8, and 10 in this dress. The zipper would not meet int he back on the 6, the 8 was way too tight but the 10 fit great. It is a beautiful dress and I felt great wearing it! Lots of compliments. 

this dress is perfect - details are beautiful, fabric is nice and heavy, fit is everything

The fabric/ lace is just beautiful and perfect for winter with the velvet flowers.  I got lots of compliments and was easy to wear.  It has a built in bra but I still wore my own for a little extra! 

I. Am. Obsessed! This dress was so comfy and flattering. Although I had to go up 2 sizes like most formal dresses it fit perfectly once I found the right size. I wore this to a black tie gala and got lots of compliments. 10/10

This dress is so beautiful! Highly recommend, got a lot of compliments!

Got so many compliments when I wore it to a wedding! 

This dress fit me perfectly!!! I only wish that it had a hook and eye in the back because it took two people to zip it up and the boning was a tad painful but that was after I wore it for 6 hours so other than that it was incredible!!!

I sized down so it stays up and it did. Beautiful dress. It kept coming unclipped though and zipper was a little  sticky but overall great wedding guest dress. 

Beautiful black laced dress.  Zipper was hard to zip and corset under dress was uncomfortable but overall nice dress.   Lots of compliments 

Tight in the chest so I’d have to wear without a bra, but length was good for those who are petite but need a formal winter wedding dress. Not to heavy 

The shape and the details are just dreamy! 

This was a pain to put on by myself as most strapless dresses are, but it fit like a glove. It held my bust in place perfectly without a bra (the 14 was just loose enough that it didn't) while maintaining my curvy shape. It was definitely heavy material, good for cooler weather and probably too heavy for summer outdoors. The details are very pretty in-person. My measurements are 42-34-44

I wore this to a winter NYC wedding and got so many compliments. Super comfortable and great length. It did run a little big, I ordered the 8 and 10 after reading reviews but wish I’d gotten a 6. Would rent again!

I wore this to a black tie optional, winter wedding and it was perfect! Fit very comfortably and was beautiful. Got a lot of compliments. 


I rented this for daughter. She is 5’7” and size D. The built in bra strap came in handy. Fit a little tighter in bust than rest of dress so she sized up to the 12. 

Loved this dress! Perfect for a party or wedding! Wore this to an engagement party and would rent again, great dress!

Wore to a black tie event for work. Elegant and appropriate to wear to a professional event but wasn’t a stand out dress. 

I saw some reviews of others around my size (135lb, 5’4”, 34B) saying it ran large, so I ordered in a 4 and 2, even though I’m normally a 4 or 6. The 4 was still VERY tight - I don’t have a large chest but I had to squeeze them in and needed help zipping it up. I could not have done it myself. 

Otherwise, I loved the dress. Perfect for black tie in NYC!

Black tie wedding in October in the northeast and it was just perfect! Fit true to size (I wear a 4). Material is slightly heavier so it was perfect for an autumn wedding. Perfect length since I don't like to wear high heels (5'4).  

I absolutely loved this dress and received so many compliments on it. It was super high quality. The structure is gorgeous and it was perfect for a fall/winter wedding guest outfit. My only complaint is the top tended to roll down throughout the night. I wore it to a formal rehearsal dinner, but may have regretted wearing it to a wedding reception with lots of dancing. Still rating it 5 stars because it was that gorgeous in person. Photos don’t do it justice. 

Couldn't tell from the pictures online, but the floral details are velvet - really took the dress up a level! I didn't end up wearing it to the event, but would rent as a LBD for a future event. The 2 fit great if I wanted to go braless, but the 4 would have been fine too if I wanted to throw on a strapless bra. 

Makes you feel super snatched and holds the girls up well 

So easy for black tie and was amazing quality and super comfortable. Has a velvety texture which makes it great for fall and winter weddings too!

Beautiful and almost perfect dress! Zipper was tough and the wiring in the top on the front side caused some discomfort. Great details. Would rent again

I loved this dress and received lots of compliments throughout the night. It was easy to wear all night without having to pull it up constantly, and the quality of the fabric was wonderful. The biggest drawback was the boning in the corset - it dug into my chest at the top, and when I sat down it dug into my stomach, where I even had little bruises the next day. 

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