Name: Celsey Velvet Column Gown
Brand: Shoshanna
SKU: SH419
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (340 reviews)

I rented this dress for a holiday black tie event, and I loved it so much that I later bought it. Every time I went to the restroom I received compliments (it's so fun to be a girls girl!) AND the dress was as comfortable as it was gorgeous. I'm excited to add it to my wardrobe.

This was my first ever RTR experience. I ordered 3 different dresses bc I’m bigger and you never know what is going to work. This was not my first option but the dress I wanted didn’t fit right and the other back up dress had some awkward cut outs on the sides. This was pretty modest but was pretty low cut to where my bra ended up sticking out a couple times and I had to do frequent adjustments. I also had to buy a bra day of the event so it would work with the plunging neckline. The girls were OUT. Others left comments about the slit coming up too high when seated but I didn’t find that to be an issue. Overall, I’d give it a solid 8/10. Wish it was full long sleeves just as a personal preference but solid pick for a Black Tie optional fall wedding. 

This was beautiful for a black tie wedding!  I got so many complements.

Comfortable. Plunging neckline had me a bit nervous but i wouldn’t change a thing!  Beautiful color!  Perfect for fall wedding!

A beautiful fabric for a fall wedding. Fit so well and was comfortable all night. Not a lot of stretch to it so order a size above normal. Got a lot of compliments on this classic piece. 

Needed the boob tape. Wore with no bra. Fit perfect.

I have a stitch gun (highly recommend) and I used it to make the bottom of the v-shape neckline attach to my bra because otherwise, it looked weird (if you can somehow get that part to stay up against your body like I did, then it fixes the whole shape of the dress/torso! I am a size 12 and a 14 was all that was available (it is true to size, the 14 was too big - I used a handle and hair tie to tighten the waist up to fit me) Definitey order in your own size! is is also a stretchy fabric, with the waist having the least amount of stretch

Wore this to a charity gala & loved it! Great fit & so soft, stretchy & comfortable!

It was a little big around the waist but the velvet was so comfy! It was so easy to move and dance in.

This dress fit great and was easy to dress up. It was also very comfortable and flattering.

Wear some bold earrings with in and a strapless bra. Thank goodness for the back up size. Had to wear the 8.

Loved this dress, very comfortable to wear, sexy and sophisticated at the same time 

Worn to a wedding & would easily rent again for any other dressy event this season. I ordered the long based on reviews & description and was pleased with where it hit wearing a standard heel.  Even barefoot it was not touching the floor.  There was a slight gapping of fabric on my lower back that was more noticeable in my usual size 8 fit but less so in the backup size 10. Was able to wear a regular bra & smooth panty making this an even bigger winner!

So comfortable! I’m self-conscious of my hips & thighs & this material was flattering without being clingy. Super soft too! The fit was perfect & not too long so no need for super high heels. 

perfect to
wear to
a wedding or
a black tie event 

Almost too good to be true - I was so comfortable in this dress yet felt like a million bucks. Endless compliments all night! 

This dress is so elegant and comfortable. I didn’t wear a bra (although I could have).  The slit does go pretty high when you sit so for a winter event I was trying to close it to stay warm. The material is velvet with strip texture with a very vibrant almost glossy look. I would definitely rent again. I went with hair down based off other people’s pictures, but I wish I wore it up because the small cap pop shoulders were so pretty. 

I wore this to a Christmas Gala. It fits all the right places, and the length is perfect for us short girls (I’m 5’1 and wore a small heel and it was perfect). 

The dress was comfortable and elegant. Thank goodness for the backup size of a 4R because the 2R was way too small- it had to have been a 0. The 4 was longer and looser than I expected. The dress wasn’t as form fitting since it was too big. 

Absolutely loved this dress! I'm 5'3 118lbs 34C 26inch waist.
Rented the 2R and the 4R and the 4 was beyond perfect. So comfortable and was able to eat and dance all night. I paired it with gold earrings and rose gold heels.

This dress is amazing! I felt beautiful in it - but it ran pretty small for me. I ordered the 14 and 16 (I’m a street size 10/12 but dresses are tough on me) and while the 14 was fine, the 16 skimmed my body and was more flattering. Such a great dress!

Perfect fit, has a little stretch. Was appropriate for a work event, where I looked classy and pretty but not boring and corny.

Received lots of compliments on this dress. I'm between a 10 and 12 and went with the 12 to be more comfortable and didn't have to wear Spanx - it hung nicely. The 10 would have shown more bumps which I didn't need at a sit-down dinner. 

I have a very large bust, 36H. The 14 fit but 16 fell better on the chest. The dress was very comfortable and very flattering. It hit the waist nicely and dropped and hugged in great areas. It’s got some give to it too which is beneficial when being 5 months post partum. I’m normally a size 12 or dress size 14. If you have normal size chest it’s true to size!

As the other reviews say, the color is magical. Shines a cobalt blue, with a gorgeous velvety shine.

My typical size of 8 fit great. Very flattering and comfortable dress. I had several compliments through out the night. Would definitely rent again

Extremely comfortable and very forgiving 

I’m kicking myself for not getting a better picture of me in this with my glam done!! I rented this for my office Christmas party and it was an absolute showstopper. It fit perfectly and ran true to size. It definitely shows off the girls, so if that’s something you are uncomfortable with, this is not the dress for you. I was worried that the column style gown would not give me any shape, but I was completely wrong. I wish I had more reasons to rent this dress.

Great for a December wedding! Super comfortable, form fitting, may not be ideal for women with larger busts! (I’m a 36A and it fit me perfectly) 

The slit was a little higher than expected, but with tights and closes toe shoes I had 0 complaints! I was getting compliments all night! 

So glad they send 2 sizes. I technically could have worn the size 2, but there was a buffet in my future so I opted for the size 4. There really isn’t a stretch in the fabric as far as the arms go, so they can be restrictive, but overall sizing up made it comfy without looking too big. 

Comfortable, forgiving and flattering while finding my style again post partum. gorgeous color. Lots of compliments and perfect for a winter wedding. Slightly long on me, 5’3” with kitten heels. 

Low cut in chest so be comfortable showing some skin. Perfect slit 

You do need a low-cut bra, and while I wore a piece of shapewear to smooth over my hips and belly, I did have to cut the “shorts” off because otherwise it was visible through the front slit. I would absolutely wear this dress again- very soft, stretchy, gorgeous color and lots of compliments!

Flattering and comfortable. I got so many compliments on this dress and felt so good wearing it. 

This dress fit like a glove and it was so comfortable. Absolutely love it. 

Celsey Velvet Column Gown

Shoshanna

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