Name: Blue Simonetta Gown
Brand: Slate & Willow
SKU: SW277
Price: 60 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (469 reviews)

Super comfortable and a great fit. Also has pockets! 

Pockets, pleats, what more could a girl ask for?

So it takes a small army to get this dress zipped up on the side and I would say it run small in the rib cage area put on it’s absolutely beautiful and the long length that’s amazing

Loved the dress. I did not wear heels (too much walking for this particular wedding) so it was a tad bit long for me at 5’3 but nothing a heel couldn’t fix. Received so many compliments and the structure of the dress up top didn’t require me to wear a bra. Love! 

Went to a black tie wedding and got so many compliments! The pocket meant I didn't need to bring a purse.
I am 5'4 and 3/4, so it was a little long when I took off my shoes to dance but it was manageable. 

I ordered a size larger and am glad I did. This dress is very tight in the waist and my normal size would not zip. I'm short so I ordered a larger size in the petite version which worked out well for length (I wore 3 in heels). The bust was still a bit too large as you can see in the photo, but it wasn't a deal breaker and I still really liked the dress. Really nice pattern and thicker material which was great for November. 

This dress is the reason why I still use RTR! It was so comfortable, had pockets, the colour and pattern were beautiful. I didn't overheat! Overall great dress. This brand sizes small so do get the second size.

Fits true to size, I loved wearing this dress!

My daughter wore this dress to prom. She loved the pockets and got compliments all night. She loved having a dress unlike anyone else!

This was a perfect dress to wear to a gala at the Field museum. I get fancy and beautiful yet I had pockets, a full long skirt to hide my comfortable shoes! I was able to walk the museum with style and ease! 

Loved wearing this dress. I am usually a 4 but needed an 8 in this dress, so beware it runs very small. I’m 5’4” and wore 3.5 inch heels, and it worked well. Pockets are great! I did have some trouble with the zipper—had to zip halfway off my body then put it on over my head. But overall it’s a gorgeous gown, very flattering, and so much fun to wear!

The fit was perf and I absolutely loved this dress! I got lots of compliments (both in-person at the gala and on social media when I posted about it) — and I truly felt like a princess. The only cons is that I’m short, so I definitely had to lift the dress when I walked around, and also the side zipper is a bit tough. Other than that, I adored this dress and it was the right choice for the gala. 

Beautiful Dress!! Truly a total statement piece! I loved wearing it and got lots of compliments. It is well made and fit great and the pockets were such a bonus. I am 5'10.5" and the 2L with mid height heels was perfect. Highly recommend!

Side zippers can be tricky, and this one seemed especially sticky.  Once it was zipped, it was everything I hoped for and more! The quality of the dress was amazing, and obviously pockets for the win! 

I'm usually a size 8 (almost always), but some brands are just tight around my rib cage. That was the case with the 8R, just at the part right under the bust, was too tight, I could barely zip it up. I'm glad I got the 10R as a backup size. It was a little loose over and under the bust, but I'd rather be comfortable so I went with that one. I got many compliments and felt very elegant!

Comfortable, well made dress. I loved the "red" version of this dress so much, I also rented the blue. Pockets! Everyone just loves this dress and I got so many compliments! 

I rented the 2R, perfect fit and size would be for me the 2P but wasn't available, nothing that a good 10" heels fixed at the end. Zipper is a little tricky but overall is really comfortable, pockets are a PLUS! 

I really wanted to wear this dress out, but the fit was a slightly large on me. The chest area was loose, and the length is just a tad too long for comfortable heels (~2-3 inches). Not wanting to give up an otherwise good rental, I opted for a nice evening in with takeout, a movie, and a book. The best part about this dress though is that it has pockets! If I had a petite size for this dress, it would have been perfect for a formal event out. 

This was one of three finalists for my mother of the bride dress. It was such a hard decision because I felt so beautiful in this dress! I ended up going with a different one that was a better length on me since this one was dragging the floor a bit. But other than that, it was the most amazing thing I've ever put on. This photo in my bedroom doesn't do justice to the incredible color of the blue, shimmery flowers. As other reviewers have said, you feel like you will break the zipper trying to get it over the middle lumps of heavy fabric, but once it's up, it's perfect. It is definitely tight with no give on the top, but it worked for me as I am much smaller in the chest and shoulders than the hips (which this covered beautifully). If I ever have another special occasion, I will be back for this dress!

I'm 5'7'' and thin build. The 0 regular was the perfect fit! I wore a small heel and the length was just right. No complaints at all with this dress! It felt very glamorous but still super comfortable, and POCKETS! I didn't even bring a purse, just put my phone and lipstick in those pockets (: 

Fit like a glove. Clean. Beautiful. WORTH IT

This dress was very comfortable and I received a lot of compliments! I should have ordered the R length (I'm 5'5" 1/2) and as other reviewers mentioned the zipper is very challenging.  

Awesome dress. Pockets made me happy. Not too heavy. I felt like a princess. 

The fit was tight at my ribs, but loose on my busy. Overall it looked stunning but very difficult to zip up. I still loved it and had SO many compliments. 

I felt like royalty in this dress and it has POCKETS!!! The dress is a true to size fit.  I wear a size 4-6. I’m a pear shape with Athletic build. 5'6 and 150 lbs. The 6R fit perfect. No bra necessary. The side zipper was tricking zipping up. I definitely needed help. Otherwise no further issues. I love the dress and it's my second time renting it. I wore the same dress , different color about 3 years ago. 

I'm typically a size 4 and this fit perfect! I'm 5'5" and with 3 inch heels, the length was also perfect. Many compliments! 

This gown was so amazing on film for a photoshoot I was doing with the incredible Faymous Studios. It picked up a real variety of texture and color in the natural bright light. One thing to note for my fellow pear shaped ladies, the lining under the skirt is much more fitted than the part you see, which can slightly bulge the pocket on the right hand side, probably due to the zipper. It still worked for me, but just barely. I have 40" hips and a 25" waist though, so fit is always tricky.

this dress is such a beautiful color and the material is very good quality, without feeling too heavy. it's a very comfortable dress, if a little snug. size up if you're between sizes and definitely go for the long if you're 5'8" or taller. overall, a wonderful dress—i enjoyed wearing it and felt beautiful.

Really beautiful dress. Gorgeous color, tons better in person than in pictures. The fit was lovely. It has a tulle underskirt and then a liner. And it has pockets, which is always a hit for me.

It did vibe a little older than what I'd normally wear for a formal occasion. I wouldn't call it matronly by any means, but it probably wouldn't be at the top of my list next time.

The dress arrived in perfect time, had the right fit, and truly was a “wow” factor with guests and loved ones. Got compliments by both known people and strangers! The bride even pointed out how beautiful the dress was. So satisfied and happy with it!

Great fit; a little loose up top but a strapless bra fit nicely. I love the one shoulder look. It's long but as a 5'2" woman I handled it. POCKETS.

I am 5’9”. The length was awesome with my heels. Hard to find long dresses that are long enough so that was great! The dress was super tight in the ribcage. I’m usually a 2 or 4 so got both. Could have done the 6 - however once I was in it it got comfortable and I felt great in it! Tons of compliments. Highly recommend!

I felt like a princess. Great fit. Zipper a little tough  it was a little too long but wouldn't have traded this dress for anything

Overall, this gown was a winner - beautiful, different than anyone else's at the party, and I received many compliments.
PROs: (1) The material - perfect weight, neither too heavy nor too light. (2) Style - Modest, yet stunning; different from the "usual" formal gowns; very pretty; looks good on multiple body types.  (3) Can either wear a strapless bra or go without - material is thick/heavy enough.  (4) No wrinkles - looked great right out of the bag, and stayed wrinkle-free all night.

CONs: (1) Fit - length - overall length of gown was a bit longer than expected.  I'm 5'7", and ordered the Regular, based on other reviews, hoping I could wear flats.  But, I actually ended up needing to wear heels because I was afraid I would trip over the dress hem.  I wore 2 1/2" heels, and the skirt was still plenty long enough.  (2) Fit - bodice - this was the main problem for me, and just did not work well with my body.  The length of the bodice was shorter than expected (I did not see this mentioned in other reviews that I read before ordering).  The gown waistline hit me about 2" above my actual waist -so it was basically at my lower rib cage.  The waist is the stiffest part of the gown, as there are gathers and folds along the seam - so there is very little "give".  It just hit me at the wrong spot, making it very difficult to get into the gown and to breathe once in!  I don't know if the Long length would have been better through the bodice?  I would recommend if you have a longer torso, to perhaps order the Long, with the Regular as a backup size.  Unfortunately, no alternate sizes were available to me, so I wore the 10R and just didn't take a deep breath all night .... Otherwise, it fit well through the shoulders and bust and skirt.  (Height 5'7", weight 145, bust 36A)  (3) Zipper - as nearly everyone else has mentioned.  You definitely need someone to help you get into this dress!  It does help a bit to rub a candle (wax) on the zipper, so it glides more easily.

Wore this for a ball. Got lots of compliments on it and loved it 

This was a great fit for a gala I attended as a staff working the event. Lots of compliments, functional for  manual labor and moments at the podium and I could carry lipstick and my iPhone in my pockets all evening without anyone noticing. I've worn this style in both the red and the teal now and both are fantastic!

Great for pictures, easy to wear, get around in. Pockets a plus.  Zipper was a tad challenging.

It fit great and I loved the pockets. Only negative was difficulty with the zipper on the side. It fit fine and there was plenty of room to zip but it got difficult about halfway up and was at an odd angle. Had to get help zipping and it was still a struggle for my helper. 

I feel all formal gowns run small by at least one size. Fit was good, the dress felt great and I got a TON of compliments throughout the evening. Fabric is great - perfect weight for comfort, but also didn't need ironing/steaming out of the packaging. 

Blue Simonetta Gown

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