Name: New Derek Dress
Brand: Slate & Willow
SKU: SW62
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (86 reviews)

Dress was gorgeous in person and hugs you in the right places!

This dress was really pretty and perfect for a winter wedding because it was thick. The hem was falling out a bit though so I had to use some tape. The shoulders were also a little lose so I used double sided tape to make sure they didn't slide off. Was a little itchy too but nothing unbearable. 

The dress fit great and fit true to size 

I rented a similar one in silver last year.  This one was even better.  Absolutely gorgeous in person.  Backless, so adhesive bra is necessary unless none is worn.  The dress was super comfortable with plenty of give.  

Beautiful dress! This dress is very classy! I ordered it for NYE and fell in love with how good it looked on me. Low cut back, but not too much. Sparkly and a good cut. 

It is somewhat itchy as it is not lined. You definitely need fashion tape and a sticky bra. It is a great dress to rent; I would not own it.

True to size and not too short. The dress was form fitting without being too tight. 

I was nervous since my back up size was not available but it worked out great! I LOVED this dress and got so many compliments on it. A lot of reviews say that the back did not stay flat even with fashion tape but I did not have that problem.  You will definitely need the tape to keep it in place but it seemed to hold it just right for me. I only wish I had a picture of the back of it on me. 

As others said, the back gaps a little and slid a little low on my shoulders a few times.  It probably should have bothered me but it really didn't.  I can see how the fabric could feel itchy after a while as well but that also didn't bother me at all. Flattering cut and I liked how it seemed relatively conservative until you turned around.  I'll probably where it to my company holiday party as well.  

I am very petite and was worried the dress wouldn't fit in the shoulders. The XS was perfect. I wish I had had some fashion tape to help keep the back in place, but it wasn't too bad. As other reviewers mentioned, this dress is VERY itchy. I wore a slip skirt underneath and that helped tremendously. Material was thick and flattering--if it hadn't been so itchy I could have gotten away with no bra. I received tons of complements on the dress, I felt so beautiful! Was sad to send it back. Highly recommend! 

I selected this dress for a college friend's fall wedding, and it was exactly what I hoped it would be. It's like a mullet: business in the front; party in the back.
The medium fit me like a glove, and the large was significantly larger - I'm not sure if that was how it was cut or if it had just gotten stretched out over time. I did find that the dress hiked up a bit as I walked, but it was manageable. I think that if I was any taller, it probably would have been a bigger issue. Others have mentioned that the fabric is really itchy. Maybe it's because I grew up wearing a lot of sequined dance costumes, but the minor scratchiness of the fabric didn't bother me. I have pretty sensitive skin and I didn't end up with any irritation afterward, either.
Obviously, the back of this dress is the big draw. I covered up with a black blazer for the ceremony and then added a little fashion tape so that I could move freely at the reception. The tape definitely helped the edges lay nicely, but it wasn't essential to keeping the dress up. I never felt like it was going to slide off my shoulders, even after the tape lost its stickiness. The only issue I had while dancing was that the sleeves limited my ability to lift my arms the whole way. The fabric is thick, so I felt totally comfortable going braless, and it made the whole dress very flattering. The blue underlay didn't show through much except when we were outside, but I loved that it added a little more dimension to the color.
Overall, this was a great first experience with RTR - they sent me back-ups when it looked like this dress wouldn't arrive in time, but I'm so glad that it did. I got a lot of compliments and felt confident that I looked great all night. Definitely give it a try if you're looking for a bold cocktail dress that will impress!
P.S.: I also rented the Lilliana Earrings that you see in the photo. I was really pleased with these and thought they added just the right amount of sparkle.

I wore this for Valentine's Day in Chicago and loved it! It was longer than expected but it worked out because it was snowing and the extra warmth was nice. The sleeves are a bit scratchy but worth it. Definite yes for tall girls! 

Wore this to a Xmas party. The dress was beautiful and the fit was great, however I did not give it 5 stars because the back would not stay flat even with fashion tape! Any movement of the arm, as you can see in the picture, the fabric felt loose and would bunch up. Received many compliments on this dress! 

This dress was absolutely beautiful. I got compliments on it all night! I could have worn the XS but the S was definitely more comfortable for an evening full of fun, drinks, and dancing :) Highly recommended!

Fit true to size and I didn't need a bra which is always a plus! There's some of the sparkly material on the inside of the dress which was really itchy so I wore some high waisted spanx and it was better. I wish I owned this one!

I didn't end up getting to wear the dress unfortunately because the wedding I went to, there was a lot of dancing and moving around, and this dress although it is gorgeous is meant for a more serious no crazy dance moves event. I wasnt able to ship it back because I flew out the day I received it, or I am sure I could have gotten an easy return for it. 

I would recommend it to any one with perky girls who isn't self conscious about needing a lot of support in the bust. Otherwise it is stretchy and an easy fit for most any size. I love this dress and hope to find a reason to wear it in the future!

Dress fit true to size.  I used fabric tape to help secure the back and shoulders so it did not feel like it was going to fall off and I doubt it actually would have.  It did get a bit itchy towards the end of the night but overall, I loved the dress.   

I loved how this dress looked on. The backless back really gave this dress the needed "oomph". It was a slightly bit large in the bust, and I'm not small in this area, so someone with a smaller bust may find this dress hard to wear. I definitely recommend fashion tape on the back to keep the shoulders in place. I got a lot of compliments! It was a tiny bit itchy, though. Loved the dress though! 

This dress was a nice fit. The material was thick which made it flattering. It was also very comfortable!

The dress is very pretty and looks flattering from the front. It's form fitting, however, when I walked around, it was riding up and I had to pull it back down every few minutes. The back of the dress was flattering, but it stuck out on the sides. I agree with the other reviews that say this dress was itchy. Overall, I feel like I looked nice but didn't feel comfortable. I probably would not rent this particular dress again.

Absolutely stunning dress, got hundreds of compliments ! Perfect fit , I just used a little tape to keep shoulders in place since the back is completely open. Will use Rent the Runway manny more times !! 

A little stretchy so it was comfortable fit! A little scratchy but it didn't really bother me! Overall a great dress in great condition! 

I rented this dress for a Gala that I helped coordinate. The theme was "Blue Grotto" and this dress perfect! Great length and I loved the back! I did have to tape the shoulders with fashion tape because they kept sliding off but his dress made me feel like a million bucks! Not to mention, I bragged about the service RTR provides to all my friends and co-workers!

My original choice for a NYE dress was damaged by a previous customer the day before my rental was set to start. The very helpful RTR staff helped me search for another option at the last minute. This dress worked out great. It has a very sexy back, fits snuggly and has a shimmery, metallic design to it. Perfect for a NYE in NYC. I cannot compliment RTR customer service enough. Almost a month after my NYE rental drama, RTR sent me a beautiful box of Godiva chocolates and a thoughtful note of apology for the trouble I had experienced with my rental. They know how to keep their customers loyal! Well done, RTR!

For the most part I loved this dress. My only negative experience is that the back would bunch out even with fashion tape. I wore a regular bra with an extended strap from Victoria's secret and adjusted it to it's longest setting. It came out from the bottom a couple times but stayed down for the most part. 

Such a pretty dress.  I would not recommend it for a wedding or anywhere you might be dancing, as there was not much give in the fabric, so raising your arms up would be difficult.  It was perfect, though, for my office holiday dinner party.  I wore the XS, even though the hips/butt area was snug because the shoulder width fit better.  It felt like the top might fall off in the S!

Runs large, the zipper on the small was broken, but my husband was able to work with it enough to make it wearable.  A little scratchy but not unbearable to wear through a dinner date. The metallic lace is gorgeous and the back is stunning. Was able to get away with no bra due to support of the stretch in the dress. 

I loved that this dress was not too short and the lining gave me some coverage. Worn with an adhesive backless bra, I felt supported yet could go backless.

Dress was perfect for a holiday party.  Top was a bit large, stretchy, but not at all uncomfortable or unmanageable.  I didn't use any fashion tape.  I have a long torso so the waist was a tiny bit higher than I would've loved, but overall, very pleased with this dress.  

Unfortunately, this is hands down the most uncomfortable dress I've ever worn. I understand pain for fashion, but this was too much. It was snug in all the wrong places (both sizes) and ITCHY. When I took the dress off my skin was red all over from the irritation. This has never happened to me before. It actually caused me to end my night early because I couldn't stand it anymore.

The dress itself is very beautiful. I got lots of compliments throughout the night. And the back just tops it off.

Similar to other reviewers, I wore a nubra + fashion tape to prevent the back from gapping open.

Long story short, if you have the pain tolerance to pull this off - go for it. Otherwise, pick another dress.

Overall this was a great dress! Loved the pattern and the sexy back. It was a great mix of conservative and sexy for my company holiday party. The dress was true to size. It was slightly tight around the thighs, but a do have muscular thighs. But dress was stretchy so it wasn't noticeable. I am short so it was a perfect length (just above the knees). I would definitely recommend Hollywood tape to hold the shoulders in place. I typically have small shoulders so if I didn't have any tape, it would have kept slipping off. The placement of the drop didn't always sit right (kept bunching so there would be gaps) but with the Hollywood tape, worked out well

I was so pleased with this dress! I have an ample bosom for how narrow my ribs are so I was happy with the amount of support this stretchy backless dress supported my girls- that's almost unheard of! The lace was a bit itchy at the edges of the dress, not a over, but that is easy to deal with when you see how great you look! My husband didn't want me to return it ;)

Beautiful dress. I am tall so the dress was a little short...but appropriately so! Wore it to a New Years wedding. Even though its backless, I felt pretty secure in front because the fit was great! 

This dress was perfect! I will say when I first put it on it was a little itchy and the cap sleeve didn't let me dance as enthusiastically as usually- but that was a good thing for all involved. Throughout the night I didn't even notice the material anymore, I felt very comfortable, and yet sexy. FYI: I did not end up wearing a bra of any kind. Overall loved the look and had friends who saw pictures later telling me to go buy the dress!

I really cannot say enough about RTR. This is my third time renting and every time I am impressed. I rented the Halston Heritage Stormchaser dress in 2 and my second choice as a 0. I received an emailed that my second size would not be available so RTR will send my first size - and my choice of ANY dress regardless of cost - for my troubles. RTR had me send them my top five picks  - this dress (Slate & Willow New Derek Dress)  as my top - and promptly fulfilled my request. When the dress arrived it fit SO MUCH better than my original pick; I absolutely loved it. They also sent me a complementary pair of earrings (Nicole Miller Silver Southern Plantation Earrings) that were to DIE for and pulled the outfit together completely.  I received so many compliments and had the time of my life!

Lastly, I received a holiday gift in the mail from RTR tonight ! I cannot rave enough about the experience and the customer service of this website. 

I love how this dress looked and made me feel (glamorous!). The dark color looks black in photos, but in proper lighting it is a dark navy blue. I paired it with a cropped black blazer from Topshop, since it was a bit cold out and it went perfectly. If I were in a brightly lit area with this dress, I would have tried to find a bright cobalt blue blazer instead. 

I had to buy body tape just in case I wanted to take my blazer off. The back was a little loose when my arms were down, so it caused a little slouchiness that could be fixed easily with tape. 

The medium would have been a perfect fit but it wasn't available on the dates I wanted. The large fit well, but was a little loose on my shoulders, which are already broad. 

There is some lace that makes its way inside the dress' darting which causes it to be a little itchy. If you can find a slip that won't be visible with the open back, I'd suggest wearing one. If not, no big deal, it can be overcome. (: 

Overall, this dress was a success. I danced all night and didn't fear it riding up on me.

This is a very pretty dress. It's actually a navy slip under black and silver lace. The back doesn't hit as low as I thought it would so it just made it more appropriate. I have a small chest so this dress probably wasn't the best for me. The bottom half fit almost perfectly. It was form fitting and hit an inch or two above the knee. The top however was very large. I wore sticky boobs hoping that would help some but it didn't. It was gaping in the back so when I wasn't standing a certain way you could tell it was too big. Also, I had to keep pulling the dress down because the top was too big. 

Loved this dress, and I got so many compliments. I wore it to my husbands office/client Christmas party (with probably 500 people there). I think it's even prettier in person. It cinches in at the waist, and also hid my little mommy pooch, which is the area I am always most concerned about hiding. It fits true to size. The inside lining is a bit stretchy.  It is also conservative in the front, and sexy in the back. It's a good way to be sexy for a conservative event, without showing the boobs off. Only cons were that it's itchy, but I would still wear it again.  If you have small shoulders, you may want tape to keep the back from slipping off at the shoulders. 

Overall the fit was great, maybe just a smidge on the big side. I'm typically a small or between a 2-4 dress size. The lace overlay is black and silver, but the fabric underneath is a navy, it's a gorgeous dress. I received compliments the whole night on best dress at the party. Definitely a classy choice with a bit of sass in the back. I highly, highly recommend using fashion tape to secure the back in place, otherwise you must have excellent posture and don't get too hyphy on the dance floor. I'm beyond thrilled with my choice for this particular event. The dress would be wonderful for weddings and other formal events. If you're questioning between this one or another one, you can't go wrong with this Slate and Willow stunner. 

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