Open Back Knit Dress

Area Stars

4
(100 Reviews)

Product Details

A secret open back gives endless personality to this classic curve-loving sweater dress by Area Stars.

Materials and Measurements

Off-white knit (50% Acrylic, 30% Nylon, 20% Polyester). Sheath. Long sleeves. Mock neck. Pull on. 38" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XL

Model is 5'11 and wearing a size Small.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (100)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Tori 's reviews
January 6th, 2025
My favorite rental

Wore this on several occasions but my favorite was for my family Christmas card. It was so comfortable to wear throughout the shoot and photographed beautifully.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Angela's reviews
December 28th, 2024
The back is everything!

The open back really makes this textured sweater dress truly distinctive. I received tons of compliments at a holiday party (and loved the dress so much, I wore it to dinner in another part of the city the next night!) As other reviewers noted, you’ll need pasties as you cannot wear a bra.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Olabisi 's reviews
February 7th, 2024
Flattering dress

Fits true to size hugs your curves

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
April 8th, 2025
Great dress

Fit perfectly. Warm and fitted but flattering. Wore seamless undies and no bra, just nip covers. Wore it to date night with my hubby. Would rent again.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
March 31st, 2025
Very cute for winter

The back is cut out and since it was cold I wore a black tank top underneath with shiny black leggings. Loved it

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Lakica's reviews
February 22nd, 2025
Cute Sweater Dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse RTR Member's reviews
February 3rd, 2025
Super cute winter outfit.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Grace-ann's reviews
December 16th, 2024
Lovely fall dress for a night out!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
December 9th, 2024
Date night dress

This was a fun dress to wear for a date night! Wore it to a new restaurant in Park City for my birthday. Super cute.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 108lbs
Browse Isabel's reviews
November 30th, 2024
Perfect!!

Could not have asked for a more perfect dress!! Many compliments!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 27lbs
Browse Lara 's reviews
October 9th, 2024
Loved

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
May 16th, 2025
BEST WINTER CONCERT DRESS!!

Very warm and comfortable!! Looks super cute and got lots of compliments!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 100lbs
Browse Bryna's reviews
March 16th, 2025
Great in between seasons dress

Loved this dress very comfortable, think material. A beautiful winter white. Need fashion tape for the back if wearing a bra Other than that 10/10!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Vera's reviews
January 3rd, 2025
Cozy and sexy in one!

I wore this for my engagement shoot and I am going to buy it to have for myself! It’s so comfortable and looked so amazing in the photos. I wore an S because that’s all that was available but it definitely was too big on me. Especially because it has the gap in the back, you probably want to size down because the dress will contour to you but if it’s too big the gap is gonna look silly (as it did on me). Also… a steamer will be your friend with this one lol

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Joanie's reviews
April 16th, 2024
LOVE.

This dress was so fun!!!! The shape and back cut out was super flattering!

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 15th, 2024
You won’t be able to wear a bra fyi!

It’s wool, so it was warmer than expected.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 131lbs
Browse Lynda 's reviews
February 25th, 2024
Stylish and Warm

Great fashionable little dress. Very warm. Nice to have the semi-open back. However, cannot wear a conventional bra with it without back bra strap showing, though.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Browse Sydney's reviews
November 26th, 2023
Fun party dress

Nice and warm with quality materials. Wore it for our fall engagement party and got compliments all night. Don’t plan on wearing a bra, the open back is adorable and hits high.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Karyn's reviews
December 26th, 2023
Causal or dressy

This was a great dress to wear to a formal or casual gathering. The back was pretty high at the opening and I had to use fashion tape to keep it from showing my bra. If you are like me and cannot go braless you will need fashion tape or a high back bra to accommodate, but dress is worth it and super cute

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Jessica's reviews
December 17th, 2023
Comfy and warm

Very flattering and comfortable dress. I did use sticky bras (nood brand) since it’s backless.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Megan's reviews
December 3rd, 2023
Baggy but soo cute

The dress has great material but it is bulky- wish I went with a M. I love the back & its high quality and comfy :)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Justina's reviews
November 27th, 2023
I thought I was getting a photo shoot but ended up being a proposal. It was a perfect piece.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Vero 's reviews
November 20th, 2023
Perfect holiday party dress

I so want to buy this dress in all the colors bc it’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Sexy back but not too sexy and super warm but the open back keeps you cool. Sleeves are too puffy to wear with anything on top unless it’s super loose. Size was perfect with my measurements. Definitely recommend renting this for the fall/winter season!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Kelly's reviews
November 6th, 2023
Absolutely loved it

So fun for a night out!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 28A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Molly's reviews
November 2nd, 2023
runs big go a size smaller it’s very cute and warm!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 1st, 2023
Sexy and sophisticated

Loved this dress and got so many compliments. It is short so not for a work party/event. I wore it for a pre wedding social and a bar for drinks. My husband could not keep his eyes off me and it fit well on all the curves. I’m a small chested woman and that wasn’t an issue with the dress. I couldn’t wear a bra but had to wear petals due to the back. I was able to wear shapewear shorts to manage my stomach.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Liz's reviews
October 15th, 2024
Super cute extremely warm get ready to sweat

This fit just as I expected definitely on the shorter side, but I wanted that look for my tall boots with it so it went perfectly. Beware though once you are inside, you will be sweating. It’s extremely thick with no room to breathe.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Abby's reviews
January 11th, 2024
Super cute!

Cute, comfortable, and got a ton of compliments. Definitely recommend

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Kali's reviews
November 26th, 2023
Curve hugging sweater dress

Wore to a 1st bday party and date night. Not itchy and super warm, I didn’t need a coat both times. The open back does come up very high so a bra is not possible, I wore sticky boobs and had no issues!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Gwen's reviews
October 6th, 2023
Really cute - can’t wear a bra

The back is quite open so any bra would be visible. It’s warm but I wasn’t dying when it was high 60s. I have no hips so it was a little loose there, there’s def space sewn in for curves which is nice.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jess's reviews
April 11th, 2025
Loved this dress, the length was perfect. The back was so cute and loved the knit design.

Only complaint about this dress is the fabric was a little itchy, would still get it again though! Paired it with some fun tights, black heels, and this fun coat also from RTR

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
January 7th, 2025
Warm and Fun

I wore this for Christmas Eve. I liked that it was a great option for the winter, but wasn't overly formal. It was comfortable and warm, but the back cutout made it more fun. I definitely couldn't wear a bra, so I used nipple covers, which weren't great because the front had been stretched out a bit from larger boobs (I'm a large A cup). It's definitely on the shorter side if you have a booty, but with tights, worked great.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Olivia's reviews
October 15th, 2024
Super cute and high quality material!

This dress is perfect for colder weather formal events. I got so many compliments on it and would rent it again. As mentioned in other reviews, you will need a sticky bra as the open back hits right at the bra line. The hem of the dress slightly flipped up on itself (this may be fixed with a quick iron, I just didn’t have the time/didn’t want to risk damaging the dress). If you’re hesitant about it, I would go for it! I’m pear shaped, about 140 pounds and wore the medium. I probably could’ve fit the small but the medium was the first dress I tried on and it fit well so I didn’t bother even trying the small.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Lindsey's reviews
October 4th, 2024
Great Sweater Dress

I wore this for family holiday photos and love the look. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is that it requires a stick on bra because of the open back, but I should have expected that. It’s very warm so when wearing in the winter even without tights or leggings, you won’t be cold.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 123lbs
Browse Karishma's reviews
June 1st, 2024
Comfy, warm

Great dress for colder temps or rainy days. Loved the back cut-out too, excellent for dinner/party vibes.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 151lbs
Browse Elizabeth 's reviews
April 6th, 2025
Short, see through, but made it work

Dress was cute concept but could see outline of entire chest and couldn't wear a bra. I'm short and dress was short, granted I have a bump. Made it work and got compliments. Made me look a little bigger bc of thick material

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Paulette's reviews
September 15th, 2025
Did not find it flattering

Maybe it was just my body type, but this was a little too short and tight for me

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 157lbs
Browse Brett's reviews
April 22nd, 2025
Surprising back

Wish this had been available earlier in the winter when I had more events and the weather was colder to wear it to. The material is thick and warm although as others have said, can't wear a bra with it. Flattering and the open back is a fun surprise.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Browse Natasha's reviews
March 20th, 2025
Sexy sweater dress.

Form fitting, got lots of compliments. Wore without a bra.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
March 18th, 2025
Perfection-Rent it!

This dress fits perfectly!!!! Get it. It is conservative in the front and a party in the back!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

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