Name: Joy Gown
Brand: Staud
SKU: STD137
Price: 74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (249 reviews)

I wore this dress to a black tie event and was called a princess all night. Love love loved it.

Never loved a dress so much or received so many compliments!! It runs a bit small so size up. Also wrinkles really easy, no way around it but the fit and cut is too good to pass up!!!

I absolutely loved it it made me feel like a princess

It fit me like a glove. I felt like a princess. Everyone told me I looked absolutely beautiful. I would love to have kept it. I will definitely rent it again 10 out of 10.

Size up, especially if you have a larger chest. 12R fit me perfect and im usually a 10. Great materials for summer, cottony yet structured. Really nice dress!

This dress fit me like a glove! I was nervous about the sizing but I am normally a 10/12 and wore a 12 Long and it was perfect. I don’t have a large bust so that helped a lot. 10/10 would recommend! 

I can confidently say that my dress was a hit at a summer wedding I attended. It make me look hot and confident. If you have big boobs like me, size up! Even if it's slightly bigger to your normal size, it will snug you in the right places!! I danced all night with it and it was super comfy!!

Non stop compliments for daze!!!! I went with 4P due to bigger chest AND I wanted to wear flats (5’6”) it was perfect!!!!! Still looked fairly new too:)

This is one of my favorite dresses I’ve worn, ever! The color is beautiful, just how it’s shown in the pictures, the dress is made well, and the fabric lays nicely. I got sooo many compliments on this dress! It’s so flattering! It fit me perfectly. Size 10/12 girlies, this is true to size and I went with the 12 Long. The long ended up being the perfect length with a 3” heel. I’m 5’9”. I ended up buying this dress ☺️

This dress is stunning. I was able to wear flats and it just kissed the ground. A strapless bra is all you need. I would recommend if you are between two sizes, to size up. Especially if you want to feel comfortable. 

Beautiful dress, just make sure to size up. The bust runs small! 

This dress was stunning. I was a little worried it was too pink but it was perfect. I wore this to a wedding in Italy during the summer and it was not too hot to wear. I received compliments all night and almost bought it. Also, it has pockets! 

The color is gorgeous! Definitely needs a steam or ironing with the pleats and fabric. Perfect length for 5’6 with low heels.

Really loved this dress! Definitely agree with other reviews that it’s fitted up too, wish I had sized up to breathe more easily lol. Perfect length being 5’5” as well with little kitten heels. Stunning!!

I am 5”2 and the length was wonderful for me. Fit floor length with short heels. Was a beautiful dress and got tons of compliments 

Very flattering cut, loved this one. Material was pretty breathable and comfortable. 

I wore this dress to a black tie gala and it was stunning! The color was so beautiful, and I received compliments on it the whole night. I am usually a size 4, but read that it was a bit small. I ordered a size 6P and 8P and ended up going with the 8P. If you have a bigger bust like me, definitely size up! 
Rent the dress you won’t regret it!!

If you’re scared of it being too light for a wedding, fear not! It was very obviously pink. Also if you have larger breasts I would recommend sizing way up. I usually wear a 2-4 however I ordered a 4-6 after seeing some reviews on how girls with larger tops said you should size up and boy were they right! I ended up wearing the 6! The chest area was the only area that was tight. The rest of my body fit in the 4 just fine! 

This is a beautiful dress that I wore to a black tie wedding 5 months pregnant. There is a ton of material so it accommodated a small belly. Also has pockets. Highly recommend!

Received so many compliments on this dress! Fit perfectly, I wore fairly high platform heels and it swept the floor still! Would recommend for a black tie/formal event!

Beautiful dress, fit perfectly, got sooooo many compliments. 

Perfect dress for a black tie wedding - I was worried the fabric would be too informal, but it’s gorgeous, luxury, heavy fabric that is great for formal events. 

Best RTR dress I’ve ever ordered 💯 So many compliments. If you have broad shoulders or large bust, size up as the fabric has zero stretch.  

my most complimented rental EVER. literally, people would not stop coming up to me. fits tts, has pockets, adjustable straps, SO fun. 

Okay bride is a close friend and she was not mad at all; that's how she jokes!! I can't tell you how many times I heard "you look like a princess!" And I felt like one! The skirt is a lot of material so be prepared to be carrying it up steps and adjusting it as you sit, but it has great movement when walking and didn't stop me from dancing the entire night! The corset is, well, a corset. I have a bigger ribcage so that was slightly uncomfortable, but really only when sitting and it wasn't impacting my breathing at all, just stiffly tight. I am 5'6 and wore 3 inch heels and it was literally the perfect length. Pockets were huge for keeping my phone on me you couldn't even see I had it in my pocket because the skirt was so big. Highly recommend this dress!!!

This fit perfectly & true to size! Felt like a princess - great dress for a wedding guest!

This dress is just everything!  Didn’t have an event attend, so wore it in my backyard to watch the WL season three finale :).  I was not able to fully zip the top up, but got it zipped enough to stay on.  The cut of the top is very flattering and the length of the straps is just right.  The skirt is voluminous and has pockets!  I think it would be too big to go up a size, so this one might be better suited for smaller chested ladies.  

Unreal. No notes. Fabulous. Most complemented look, ever. 

I’m 5’9” and wore a 2L with 3” heels and it still touched the floor. Straps are adjustable but corset is tight, I would say very true to size but if I between sizes or bust, size up for extra room. 

This was the most snatching dress I’ve ever worn, truly no notes. It was giving the Ralph Lauren dress  Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the academy awards in 1999.

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The dress fits beautifully! Got compliments from everyone. However, even with heels, it's definitely meant for someone taller. 

Usually wear a 4 but sized up due to other reviews and a 6 was perfect! Could be a little longer but other than that super comfortable and perfect for a wedding. 

I want to wear this dress for forever and ever. Need to buy when this goes on sale. Never felt so amazing in a dress. 5'7" and wore 4" heels and it didn't hit the floor. Definitely for taller gals. Also tight on the bust, so keep that in mind.  I'm normally a small / size 2 dress and got a 0 and thought it was never going to fit. To my surprise it worked! Definitely snug, but could zip / wasn't busting out! 

Gorgeous, stunning gown that snatches you in at the waist. Regular size should work great but it it is tighter in the waist 

Immaculately tailored, gorgeous draping. I'm obsessed.

Perfect wedding guest dress for a formal garden dress code! I got soooo many compliments!

So bright and colorful, great dress for a summer wedding! Just don’t try and wear a bra because there’s not enough room in the bust to close the zipper. I used cakes and they made a big difference in the comfort of the dress. Great length with platforms heels.

Ordered the 8P and 10R as back up because 10P wasn’t available. The 8 fit everywhere but my bust. The 10 zipped up fine but my boobs were completely spilling out. I couldn’t even wear Cakes cups over them - switched to just nipple covers. The regular was dragging on the floor a little bit even with 3 inch heels. Needed to pick it up to walk and to dance. It was a bit wrinkled but seemed to unwrinkle when wearing. It was comfortable and flattering other than the chest and I did receive a lot of compliments. 

Really cute! I had to use the size up because it was tight on my ribs and chest. 

Loved this. Thick material. I’m usually not a 12 but the 10 was a bit too tight in the waist since it really doesn’t have much give. 12 worked great for me. 

Definitely needed the heels to make sure the dress wasn’t dragging, but oh my god this dress was stunning. Fit was amazing, color was gorgeous, I felt incredible. 

I mean… u can’t go wrong with a pink dress 

And it has pockets! Didn’t wear it. I’m busty and it felt too boobie for a wedding. 

Black tie ball for the military and this dress is perfection!   

the chest was too small  Other than that loved the dress. Got tons of compliments 

The most flattering dress I’ve ever worn. Wish I could have dyed it white for my wedding dress! Best item I’ve ever rented from RTR. Danced all night and felt stunning 

Wore this as a bridesmaid, fit perfectly, super comfortable, got tons of compliments. Rent it!! You won't regret it.  

I loved this dress! The only downsides were that it was a bit snug in the chest area and wrinkled easily, but both issues were workable. There’s built in paneling/a corset that will compliment your figure, and it sucked me in and gave me a snatched waist. The color was such a pretty shade of pink and perfect for a spring wedding. I would rent this again and would even grab the brown version for a fall wedding! 

I got so many compliments from guests! It was a last minute order and only 0R was available. I’m normally a 2 but the 0 was fine since the straps are adjustable and the waist is probably a snug 25-26 inches. I felt snatched but never uncomfortable. The pockets were great, even though I didn’t actually use them for anything. The length was to the floor-I am 5’3 and wore a 4 inch platform which cleared the floor barely. I would have ordered a short but it was not available but if you’re 5’7 with heels you’ll be ok. 

It’s literally understated perfection. The corset is visually low-key but does a ton of work to shape you in all the right ways. The length is just right with a 3-3.5” heel. And there are pockets. I can be a size 2 or 4. Went with the 4 as the bust is the two was very tight. 

I sized up in petite and it was PERFECT & so elegant. 

Slightly big on the breasts but perfect otherwise 

I wore this to a Kentucky Derby themed Gala. I received so many compliments and won best dressed because of this dress! It was very comfortable, has pockets, and was long enough (I’m 5’7 and wore 3 inch heels). Would highly recommend!

LOVED this dress - adjustable straps and hugged all the right place! 

The fit of this dress felt like it was custom tailored. The structure was perfect, and I loved how fitted the top was while the bottom flowed. Wore to a black tie wedding at end of February in NC. Fabric is extremely high quality, and the pink is so pretty. I am a true size 4, and I’d ordered the Staud Emelyn gown in a 4R and 4P, but both were too big. I ended up ordering this as my backup in a size 2R, and it was a bit tight in the chest, but that’s probably due to having a wider ribcage. This dress does suck you in, but you look good!!

This was so comfortable and still form fitting at the waist and bust area I wore a kitten heel and the dress did not touch the ground. I will definitely wear it again.

Loved this dress! The color is beautiful. Only complaint is that it wrinkles and is hard to fix. It also has pockets. 


Wore this for a wedding and received compliments all night! The fit is amazing, very comfortable if you plan on dancing. I’ve seen some say that it’s not good for small busted people- I feel the opposite. I have a very small chest but I felt that the dress was actually very flatting for me. The pockets are also so fun! Length is also perfect if you’re average height.
Only complaint is that it does wrinkle very easily but it’s hard for others to tell.

Also I wore a 4 but I really couldn’t tell the difference between the 2 and 4. I just like to size up if I know I’ll be in a dress all day. 

Fit perfectly, received so many compliments!!

Everyone said I looked like Gweneth Paltrow circa 1999! Very tight on the breasts but it certainly gives a vavavoom look!

Chefs kiss. Felt so beautiful and got so many compliments! Wore it to a wedding in Spain and I truly felt like a million bucks!!! 

Tighter in the waist but I found it flattering and not uncomfortable! Got so many compliments. Super long too!

Went up in size because of other reviews (and it was all RTR had left) but I could have gotten my normal size. It definitely has no give but was a bit loose in the chest and waist since I went up in size. But overall - loved it!! So pretty with pearls!

Wore this when 16 weeks pregnant and sized up to fit my chest

I wore this to a formal wedding and got so many compliments! I usually wear a 6 in dresses so I ordered the 6 and 8 to try on. The 6 fit like a glove but it was tight around the torso like some of the other reviews stated. I did try on the 8 to compare however it was too loose in the bust and torso. The top part of the dress fit my bust perfectly. I didn’t feel like I was spilling out/gapping at all while I was moving around, however there was no room left so if you are bigger chested keep that in mind. The length was perfect with the 6 but I did notice that the 8 seemed to be longer by a few inches. Overall, loved the dress and was comfortable dancing all night in it!

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