Black Viola Gown

Dress The Population

4.5
(116 Reviews)

Product Details

Show off your incredible silhouette in this curve-loving gown by Dress The Population. Keep jewelry to a minimum to let the feminine bejeweled bow details shine.

Materials and Measurements

Black crepe (96% Polyester, 4% Spandex). Trumpet. Sleeveless. Plunge neck. Back zipper closure. 58" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XXS-XXL

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Kylie's reviews
December 19th, 2024
LOVE

Wore this for my birthday. Fit perfectly and got so many compliments!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
November 12th, 2024
The perfect black formal meets sexy dress

Def will need the double sided boob tape and the adhesive bra. Need both

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
September 17th, 2024
Gorgeous Wedding Guest Dress

Definitely put me to the test with boob tape... but it worked! Gorgeous dress.

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
XXS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 7th, 2025
Perfect for Black Tie Event

Length is not floor length, but perfect for people with shorter legs (like me) so the dress is not dragging on the floor. Bows were so in this year as well.

Size worn:
XXS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 5th, 2025
It fit perfectly.

I sized down and the dress fit like it was made for me! I felt so classy and beautiful in this dress and received many compliments. The dress was a bit more revealing than I expected but it was totally fine, I just adjusted dance moves to lower the chances of a nip slip haha Definitely recommend renting this gorgeous gown!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 23rd, 2024
It was a bit tight but I fitted on it

It’s a great dress elegant and very sexy I don’t have 32B but if you have more boobs maybe be a bit too much unless you want to show a lot on the front. Posted many pics on IG @pameladicso

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Andrea's reviews
October 2nd, 2024
Gorgeous....and VERY sexy

loved this dress, but be ready, if you have a C cup or above, the girls will be on full display.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 30DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Shelley's reviews
August 1st, 2024
Classy and sexy!

I felt like a million bucks in this dress! Wow! Perfect length on me (5’3” and low heels). It hugged my curves perfectly. Only issue was the top gapped when you didn’t keep your shoulders back/good posture. It didn’t bother me too much throughout the evening. I wore this for 8 hours and was never uncomfortable.

Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 238lbs
Browse Taylor's reviews
June 30th, 2024
Absolute must have

Fits beautifully. I have a large test and could’ve went without boob tape in this, but I used some anyways just in case. The dress fit like a glove and accented everything so well. I love it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 19th, 2024
Hottttt dress

I was overdressed for this wedding but didn’t care because this dress was fire! Fit perfectly. No bra needed (I prob should have worn some stickies or something) but it was perfect for me

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Meredith's reviews
May 19th, 2024
Super flattering and comfortable

Loved this dress for a spring black tie wedding.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Tracey's reviews
January 3rd, 2024
Stunning and comfortable!

Hits all the curves and is probably the most comfortable gown I’ve ever worn. True to size and I would definitely rent again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jenna's reviews
May 11th, 2025
Favorite dress ever

I’m so obsessed with this dress, it’s the best thing I’ve rented yet. The quality was amazing, it fit just right, and I felt so good in it. I wore it to a wedding and it was perfect. I am short (5’1) and the length was perfect for me (which I was shocked by lol). So just a heads up for the taller girls. But seriously rent this dress!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Runs big

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Savanna's reviews
April 12th, 2025
So flattering

Material is thick and sucks you in all night! V is very low but elegant

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Julia's reviews
October 28th, 2024
Fit like a glove

Sexy little number. Received so many compliments. For my small-chested friends: add a chicken cutlet to fill out the little padded chest area.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 154lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 20th, 2024
Black tie goodie

I wore this to a black tie wedding and absolutely loved. Had to use tape and glue to keep my chest secure and shapewear to feel a little better about the bodycon. But once I was in I loved it!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Sierra's reviews
October 19th, 2024
Amazing

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Dylan's reviews
July 9th, 2025
so stunning ♡

i had at least three people ask me where i got this dress over the course of the night. so flattering and beautiful!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 167lbs
Browse Kat's reviews
November 24th, 2024
Wow

This dress is everything! Fits amazing & makes me feel like a million bucks.

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Jessica's reviews
November 22nd, 2024
this dress is amazing

the dress fit so nicely and had enough stretch that i could easily move around! The top stayed great even without tape and i got so many compliments on the little bows!

Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 20th, 2024
Loved it

I definitely need boob tape and dress tape to keep me from accidentally flashing everyone but the first was perfect. So comfortable and sexy. The deep v did limit the type of shapewear I could use.

Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 20th, 2024
Gorgeous dress! Got so many compliments

Was supportive enough for larger boobs and the slit hit just in the right spot.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jenna's reviews
November 18th, 2024
Comfy and flattering

The material was quite stretchy and forgiving so it was really comfortable. Wore it to a wedding and danced in it all night! Got lots of compliments, though I think it looks a lot better in person than it does in photos. Definitely buy some boob tape to keep things lifted and in place.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 3rd, 2024
Beautiful with slight stretch

This fit like a glove. It was tight on my chest so I did not need any dress tape. It has just the slightest bit of stretch. I received compliments on this all night!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Genevieve's reviews
October 29th, 2024
Gorgeous

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 23rd, 2024
Sponsored by boob tape!

LOVED this dress. I received so many compliments all night. You 100% will need boob tape to hold the girls up. I would totally rent this again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Madison's reviews
October 16th, 2024
Sexy but classy

The quality of this dress is amazing, I felt so classy but boldly sexy. It’s a tight fit, so you won’t be able to eat or drink much while wearing it but it’s thick material so it’s not unflatteringly tight

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Tricia's reviews
October 10th, 2024
Can’t go wrong!

I felt so confident in this dress! Beautifully made, snug in all the right places but dress tape still a must. I would rent this again.

Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 25th, 2024
Dress for black tie wedding

Form fitted, showed a good amount of cleavage. I wore 3 inch heels. Not much styling needed

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Libby's reviews
September 12th, 2024
Very flattering

The fabric was thick enough to minimize tummy rolls, but also some of it had too little give & I didn’t think I’d be comfortable sitting in the dress. Standing would have been fine!

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 27th, 2024
Low cut

First like a glove. Has a bit of stretch to it. If bustier would need tape to hold the girls in place,

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Petite
Browse Anita's reviews
June 3rd, 2024
Felt Like A Goddess

Bust out the fashion tape because this dress is long and the plunging neckline has to stay put. Very form-fitting. Felt like a million bucks. The fabric is luxurious and the garment is very well constructed.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Missy's reviews
May 19th, 2024
Show off the girls

Tight fit but keeps everything in place. I went with old Hollywood glam makeup and hair, and got lots of compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Melissa's reviews
May 11th, 2024
Stunning, so flattering, too short for what I wanted

Stunning but too short for what I was going for - even for a short 5'3" girlie. I rented this for what is essentially law school prom, but I went with another dress (Vania plunge by Fame & Partners). I LOVED this dress, it is so flattering and fit/enhanced my figure perfectly. I really wanted to be able to wear it. However, it was so so short. And I've never had that issue before. I also tried on the xs (I think the photos show both, but I'm not sure which is which, they fit similarly, one was just a little less "form fitting") and it was not much longer. I know the photos have it as not a floor-length gown, but I'm so used to everything being that long on me, so I was surprised. It's actually very accurate in length to the model pics. But for me, since I wanted floor-length, it was such a bummer, because idk if I've ever loved the top of a dress more. So if you want to look super sexy yet elegant, and you're shorter or don't need a floor-length dress - you MUST try this one.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Tara's reviews
May 2nd, 2024
Obsessed with this dress!

Wore this beautiful piece to a formal wedding and it was a huge hit! It fit my body like a glove. I initially was worried the length would be too short but it just helped to accentuate my shoes so no worries there. My ONLY complaint is the fact that nip slips were inevitable 🥲 fashion tape tends not to work for me so I had to just patrol the girls all night. Will absolutely recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Theresa's reviews
March 26th, 2024
amazing black tie wedding dress

Absolutely amazing dress!! Great for tall girls, perfect silhouette, no sweat, loved the neckline. Worn for a black tie wedding. Can be dressed up very classy with lots of jewelry. Gold especially looked great.

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 30C
Body type: Athletic
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 8th, 2024
Wonderful dress. Tape helps keep in place

Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 42DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 215lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 1st, 2024
Just PERFECT

So I am usually an XL/14, but I am also 16 weeks pregnant, so sized up to an XXL for this. When I say I got 100 compliments on this dress, I am not exaggerating! My husband loved the way I looked, I have a small bump, and the boobs looked phenomenal. I wore a black pashmina with it since I am not a huge fan of my arms. I felt comfortable and sexy, I absolutely recommend this dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Madeleine's reviews
January 2nd, 2024
Fav dress

So many compliments

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

This dress is a showstopper! I was too small in the medium and too big in the large- I defs felt vulnerable for a nipslip. But I adore this dress- especially the bows :)

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