Loved this dress!  I wore the 4 but I think a 6 would have been a little more comfortable for me. It is snug on top with a little more room on the bottom.   Also I think the waist would have fallen a tad lower with a larger size. Still loved it! Customer service was AMAZING, the original dress I received seemed like it was not pressed properly so I called and explained...no question asked and they shipped me a new dress to my hotel overnight at no charge! The new dress was pressed perfectly! The first picture shows the color much better...I wish I added a chunky statement necklace!!

I ordered this dress for a Baptism and it was absolutely perfect. The colors are so much more vibrant in person. The dress was super comfortable to be in all day and I got so many compliments. 

Very flattering.   Pretty blues. I paired with a Halston bag from RTR.

Wore it to work retreat. Fit perfectly, although fabric has very little give. Loved the higher neckline. Loved the pockets.

I received this as part of my unlimited and kept it for ages! I wore it so many times including to a job interview which I nailed! Such a beautiful colour and thick tailored fabric. I was sorry to give it back!

I am usually between a 6 and an 8, so I rented both.  I was able to get into the 6 and get it zipped, but found that I couldn't actually walk due to how tight the skirt was.  The 8 gave me much more room to move, but seemed to poof out at my waist a bit more, in a less-than-flattering way.  I felt very nicely covered for the ceremony in a Catholic church, but the dress was VERY thick (like brocade fabric with a lining), and a bit difficult to move in.  Mostly, it was raising my arms that was a challenge with the cap sleeves.  The chest was also a bit tight, making it difficult to take deep breaths.  That being said, the color was gorgeous, and I absolutely LOVED the pockets!!

I loved the color, fabric, texture and structure of the dress. I received so many compliments all night, but the highest of all is when one of the grooms interrupted a guest to tell me how amazing I looked in that stunning dress. 
The only con is when the dresses arrived they were both damaged. The hem of the size 10 was flipping up and showing about an inch of the lining. I fixed it by pinning the lining up. That is why I gave 4 out of 5 stars. 

The color and design were fantastic. The high neckline resulted in somewhat of an awkward chest look and I felt I needed to add a necklace or a belt to make it look normal. Without those items the dress ended up being a bit unflattering. I usually wear a two but felt more comfortable in the four as the bottom inside lining of the dress was quite tight (hard to sit!).  The pockets were key-perfect spot for a phone and the dress looked better in pictures when my hands were in my pocket. 

the fit was spot on for this dress! the waist wasn't too tight and the pin tucks in the front added a great detail while making the cut of the dress more flattering for me so it wasn't skin tight. the sleeves weren't too tight on my shoulders so this dress was perfect for dancing all night long!

I wore this to an audition for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. I was going for that stylish 60s secretary look, and it definitely made an impression! The dress was a tight fit with not much give, so if I rent this again I will size up from 4 to 6. Do not expect much mobility in the shoulders or legs when wearing this dress. Even getting in and out of my car was difficult. But the appearance more than made up for it, and it comes with pockets! 

The fabric was gorgeous. It was so comfortable and a bonus it had pockets. If it ever becomes available to purchase I will be the first in line. Received so many compliments. A must rent!!!! Oh and the rental price is next to nothing. 

I loved this dress! It definitely runs large so choose a smaller size for your free 2nd.  

This dress ran very small in the chest and I had to leave it partially unzipped.  The fabric isn't stretchy so it was very constricting but the colors and cut are cute enough to wear it anyway.

Wore this on a day I wanted to look and feel great at work. I received endless compliments! A size 4 would have been a bit more comfortable, but I was able to fit into the 2.

I wore this dress for Christmas Eve mass and parties.  It is a gorgeous color in person and I got so many compliments!  I am usually between an 8 and a 10 and I needed the ten because the top is a little snug.  Still it fit fine and I loved wearing it.  Would definitely wear again and wish I owned this one!

The fabric is gorgeous, and I LOVE the color, but the dress runs pretty small.  I usually wear a 6 but had to wear the backup size 8, and I could barely move in it!  It was really tight around my hips, causing the pleats to not sit flat.  I had a pooch belly all day as a result! :( Still got a lot of compliments!

I would've definitely sized up, could've used the movement space.

Goodness, if I could, I would buy this dress in a second. It was perfect for my mama body! The waistline is just above the natural line, so flattering. The sleeves might be a little constricting to those with more muscular arms than mine, but I danced, hugged friends, and reached for rolls at the dinner table with no problems. The color is amazing--so rich and almost metallic. Looks so much more expensive than it is. I loved this dress and would rent it again! Wore it with black strappy heels.

The fabric of this dress is very dimensional. I loved the whole structured look of it. Perfect for the conservative Jewish wedding I attended with the demure bodice. The shoulders do cut a bit when lifting your arms, but weren't in any way painful, just restrictive of lifting above your head. Suggest undergarments that are smoothing. 

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