Fit so well! Lots of stretch so very comfy to sit and move around in. Was just a little shorter than assumed, as a petite normally fits my height perfectly! Definitely recommend. 

So comfy,  received so many compliments.  Looks simple from the front but the back will turn heads.
Velvet material 

This dress was a showstopper and so comfortable! I am usually a 10/12, and I’m about 5’8”. My measurements are 38DD, 29/30 waist and 42 hips. I got the LL 

absolutely obsessed with this dress. it hugged my body perfectly -- no shapewear needed! loved the open back. the straps are adjustable, so they can be tightened to hold your boobs up with a lil more support (was necessary while dancing). 

Fit was great. I thought it was gonna be weird around the boobs because I don’t have a big chest but it was comfortable did not need any tape or bra. Comfortable but if it’s hot outside, keep in mind you are going to get hot because of the fabric 

The classic velvet is smooth and elegant. This dress is titacular, so if you are self conscious about your boobs then this is not for you.
I do wish this had a slit for some leg, but I guess we can’t have it all.
10/10. 

This dress was everything I could’ve hoped for!!! Was great quality, and the color was beautiful. Also didn’t need to wear a bra or pasties! Be advised, since it’s a backless dress that the straps kind of fall under your armpits, but it was still overall very comfortable. Also, as someone with a slightly larger bust, the dress held up well. But don’t lean over too far or slouch too heavily because you could risk a nip slip.


I loved this dress so much I had to buy it. It was perfect with heels but would be a little long if I was wearing flats. I got lots of compliments and it worked great for a black tie wedding. 

I felt beautiful in this dress! The velvet was comfortable and a beautiful color. The only thing to note is that I had to wear fashion tape to make sure the to of the dress didn’t slip off! 

I ordered the only size available - XSP - and thank god i took the gamble. This dress is super strechy so size down two sizes. I'm 5'8" so definitely too tall for a petite dress, but i was glad that it was - I felt like the fit was perfectly snug 

I'm pretty small chested so the adjustable straps were a huge help for me. As long as my posture was good throughout the night the top area wasnt a problem I didnt have a probable with the straps falling down. I still didnt quite fill out the top but some fashion tape helped. I wore 2 in heels and it was the perfect length. Loved the color!

I rented this dress for my senior prom and fell absolutely in love with it the second I put it on. I sized down because I wanted it to be more form fitting and reviews said the material had a lot of stretch, which was a great decision. The fit was perfect, the color was absolutely stunning, especially in the sun, the open back was subtly sexy but still super comfortable, and it was easy to dance and move in. I’m so sad about having to give it back but I HIGHLY recommend renting this dress for any event. 

So glad I rented this!! Wore to a wedding at 24 weeks pregnant and it was everything. Hugged all the right places, showed off my bump and new pregnancy boobs. The low back was perfect. Stunning, rich color. Ordered both the XS and S based on reviews and was happier with the snug but still stretchy fit of the XS, so I wore that. I find with form-fitting gowns of this particular shape, having them fit more on the snug side is more flattering, and helps hold everything in nicely.  In top of the fit, the stretch made it super comfortable to wear for 6-7 hours. Perfection and compliments galore.  Would rent again, pregnant or not!

Wore this to a ball in the mountains. Absolutely loved it. Definitely on the long side but I had heals and we were inside so it was fine dragging on the floor. Still able to dance all night! 

Wore it to phantom of the opera and dinner, even women on the street commented how pretty it was the color is stunning

The fit is great. If you do not like your bust showing, this is not the dress for you. I received so many compliments. The dress gives "Jessica Rabbit".

Wore this to a NYE party and decided to hold onto it for a few other occasions, sad to see this one go. It’s a true gem. 

Absolutely a showstopper. Comfortable, doesn’t require tape, and beautiful. I was worried it would be too much for a family black tie event but it was perfect 

Holy crap, this dress is one of the sexiest things I've ever worn. I'm a 36D with a small waist and big butt, and I felt like a total mermaid all night. The shape and weight/stretch of the velvet were insanely flattering, I loved the cut of the bodice and the backless feature worked great with the adjustable straps and some sticky tape to keep the straps and cups in place. Wore this to a wedding where I met a bunch of my boyfriend's childhood family friends. He did warn me in advance that they're a little conservative, so I ended up pinning a piece of black lace inside the bust and it was fine, but any other event I'd be comfortable wearing it as is without the lace. Just know it's a ton of skin and if that's your look, this is your dress :]

This dress is so beautiful! Loved the open back. Great length for tall women. It got a little hot on the dance floor, but still loved it. If you’re looking for shapewear for this, I wore Miracle Brands’ SlimShaper Booty Lift Shortie.

royal blue, velvet, lined-- perfection. body-hugging in all the right places. I had a delicious dinner, danced all night and felt like a movie star in this dress. hit just above the floor in 2.5" heels. did start to gap on the sides as the night wore on-- the hanging straps were also very annoying-- but ultimately, this dress was an absolute dream and I felt amazing in it.

Fit like a glove and the blue velvet color is striking! Really brings out the curves.

This might be my favorite dress ever. Just stretchy enough to fit super comfortably and still be flattering. The velvet wasn't too warm/heavy either! And the color is gorgeous. 

Absolutely beautiful dress. The material is very soft and stretchy. My only recommendation would be to size down and if you can use tape on the top area, then do so. I rented it for a Sweet 15 and my daughter ended up wearing it. She typically wears a size 8 and the dress was a medium. Probably could've worn her small. To be honest, pictures don't do this dress justice. It is absolutely beautiful.

Gorgeous dress! Super comfortable and stretchy fabric. Girls small up top but big on bottom, size down. The fabric has enough stretch to accommodate. Super comfy to dance in. I'm 5'4 and it was a little long in the regular for me. I do recommend securing the back straps together with a piece of clear fishing line if you are worried about slips. Gorgeous fabric, and lovely dark blue colour. Definitely recommend. 

This dress is "simple" but elegant. I received so many compliments on it and the color is beautiful. Get this dress! 

Loved everything about this dress. Fit in all the right places 

Hugged me in all the right places, comfortable, the straps take a bit of time to adjust, but you can wear with a strapless bra or sticky cup bra things. Loved it. Got so many compliments. 

This was one of the most comfortable dresses I’ve ever worn! My only complaint was the darn hanger ties. They kept popping out of from underneath the dress and I so badly wanted to cut them out but knew I couldn’t. 

I am 5’4” and 138lbs. I wore a small regular and it fit perfectly. I had a sticky cup bra I ended up wearing with the dress, only in fear something might fall out. But truthfully, no bra would have been just fine! Don’t hesitate, order the one today!

this is my favorite dress I've rent from RTR: perfect length for my long legs, so soft and velvety, and extremely flattering. My tiddies were tiddying all night too! My only complaint is that the straps are thin but the ladies held well in them! such a gorgeous dress!

I would give this a 3.75/5 only because of the straps. For the dress to fit my body type around my hips and waist, I had to opt for the small, but the bust was a little to small which meant I was fussing with the straps nearly all night. If I had opted for the medium maybe I wouldn’t have fussed as much, but then it would have looked droopy around my torso. Aside from the straps annoying me, the rest of the dress is VERY COMFY and easy to move in. I got a million compliments on it. If you wanna show off your back and don’t mind fussing with the straps (though maybe you won’t need to based on your bust size) then get this dress!

Wore this to a black tie optional wedding and got compliments the entire month. It was incredibly flattering and super comfortable. I would normally order a regular length but had to order the SL

Loved this dress so much! It fit perfectly and was so flattering. Also one of the most comfortable dresses I've ever worn! I purchased the Skims low-back sheer sculpt shorts for a little extra support and you could not see them at all, even with the low back of the dress!

Worn to a black tie wedding. Velvet was stretchy and fit was great. The cups lining were a little folded and weird, the back is completely exposed. The straps are adjustable.  Honestly this came  together for me but I might not have worn it if my backups had worked, but I'm glad I did, I got all the compliments. Had to wear boombas and be careful dancing.  

Wore this as a wedding guest, it was so beautiful and got many compliments. The material is velvet and was a little warm, but perfect for a fall wedding. I’m between an A and B cup and the padding/cups in the dress were a little big for me. I wore the Medium with a Large as a backup. I really had to tape down the front area and the straps did loosen and had to be retightened throughout the night. Otherwise I felt beautiful and wish I could wear again! 

Gorgeous dress and amazing quality. I got so many compliments!!! 

This fit perfect and held everything in without shareware! I have a large bust and the ladies stayed in all night. Very flattering even with the open back and received many compliments. 

To be honest, I felt so beautiful in this dress, particularly because of the low cut back! So fun to wear a velvet dress to a winter wedding! Would recommend!

Katie May

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