Fuchsia Melina Lace Maxi

Dress The Population

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(133 Reviews)

Product Details

Elegant lace brings romantic allure to this Dress The Population maxi styled with a plunge neckline and sheer hem.

Also available in Blue.

Materials and Measurements

Fuchsia lace (100% Polyester). Maxi. Sleeveless. V-neckline. Hidden back zipper. Fully lined. See size and fit for details. Made in USA.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XXL, two lengths available. Regular measures 58'' from shoulder to hemline (recommended for heights 5'2''-5'6''), Long measures 61'' from shoulder to hemline (recommended for heights 5'7''-5'11'').

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Crystal's reviews
September 26th, 2025
Spring/fall maxi dress

A little tight through the hips but I’ll make it work because I love it so much! The photo doesn’t show the shimmer very well but love this shimmer in the lace overlay! Will be perfect for an outdoor wedding in the fall!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Liz's reviews
September 22nd, 2025
So so pretty

So much prettier on than in any of the photos. Wore it to an outdoor wedding in Michigan. Tons of compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
October 27th, 2023
Loved the look and fit, a little on the tight side but worked!!

Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Tiffany's reviews
October 23rd, 2023
Cute dress!

Such a pretty dress, I had multiple strangers come up to me and compliment the dress! It’s even more beautiful in person with the gold accents. The nude slip doesn’t go down the whole way, so just make sure it doesn’t ride up when you sit! I am 5 ft 6 and wore 2 inch heels and it was a tad long but I managed! I am a 34c and was worried the XS would be too small but it was the only size left. I usually wear a small but the XS fit and zipped up fine but it was a tight fit at the bust.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 28B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Lexi's reviews
June 29th, 2023
Perfect for a Summer wedding!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Katelyn's reviews
October 19th, 2022
Holy cleavage!

Beautiful pink with a shimmer of gold color pop! Long A line dress. Back less strapless bra is needed to help give that lift. Spanx highly recommended as well. Dress is long, did end up tripping ok dress- wear a good 3”+ heel. Still would rent again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Juliana's reviews
July 21st, 2022
Beautiful dress!

Perfect fit. 5'8 and the long hit the ground perfectly with 3 inch heels. Many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Meghan's reviews
June 25th, 2022
Perfect Summer Wedding Dress

This dress is so comfortable. It's a beautiful dress for any formal event! I loved wearing this dress!

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lisa's reviews
June 6th, 2022
So many compliments!

Beautiful dress, perfect for an early summer wedding. A little long, I pinned up the hem a couple inches, but you couldn't tell. Highly recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Kaitlin's reviews
May 11th, 2022
Very pretty and good fit

I wore this for a black tie optional spring wedding. I'm hourglass shaped so it can be hard to find formal dresses that fit my bust, waist, and hips. This dress fit pretty well, though the flesh-colored interior liner was a little tight around my hips, though not enough to be annoying. The top gave me some cleavage but also kept everything in, and I didn't have to wear a bra. The length was perfect with a small heal. I really liked the color and the gold accents.

Size worn:
XXLR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 196lbs
Browse Shelby's reviews
February 11th, 2022
Beautiful Dress! Just be warned, it runs small. Size up!!

I wore this dress to my engagement pictures and it photographed beautifully! The only critique I have for it is that it runs small, I normally do not wear an XXL but the XL didn't want to zip up fully. Overall, totally worth the rental price and I'm extremely happy with the pics!!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Ana maria's reviews
December 2nd, 2021
More beautiful in person, a little long even with heels

This dress is gorgeous! It has some beautiful gold details on the fabric. If you are petite, it was still long on me even with heels.

Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
November 16th, 2021
Really comfortable dress, and looks great in pictures.

I’m 5’7, 144lbs and a 32C bra size. I ordered a medium and large in long sizes and went with the large. The medium was perfect fit around my chest but a bit snug around the waist (especially since we had a 3 course meal at the event) The large was really comfortable, however was a little big around the chest so I wore boob tape and was standing tall/pulling my shoulders back all night to avoid having the dress gaping. I didn’t have chicken fillets but I’m sure that would have worked well. Overall very pleased with the dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 28B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Layla's reviews
October 19th, 2021
AMAZING FIT AND COLOR!

Dress fit very well. Tight fit in the top area for the size I ordered. So many compliments on this dress!

Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 14th, 2021
I felt incredible in this dress!

This dress was perfect! Wore it to an evening wedding and got so many compliments. I typically wear a 10-12, but I read the reviews and ordered up to a 12-14 since many said it ran small. I would absolutely agree - in the bigger size, it fit my chest and waist perfectly, but the straps were a little big. I would definitely recommend ordering one of the nearby sizes because between the chest, straps, and gold underlay that can get bunched up a bit in a size too small, there is a lot of potential for error. Thankfully, this dress fit near perfect and I felt so confident in it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Mariah's reviews
August 9th, 2021
This dress was perfect and beautiful for a formal wedding. I felt beautiful in this dress!

This dress fit beautifully and was absolutely stunning. The delicate lace and the gold thread made it feel glamorous and I received so many compliments that night!

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 136lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
July 1st, 2021
Loved it! Wish I'd bought it!!

I selected this a back up style and I am so glad I did because my first choice did not work at all. I was a little worried it might not be formal enough for a black tie wedding, but it was perfect. It accentuated all the right places and hid all my flaws. I felt so pretty and got so many compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Scarlett's reviews
June 7th, 2021
So many compliments! Perfect wedding guest dress

I sized up from xs to small. So many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
March 15th, 2021
Great dress, very flattering!

I loved everything about this dress. It fit perfectly; allowed for some cleavage without being too much. It may be a bit tight with a bigger bust. I had small heels on and while the length ended up fine every once in a while when I was walking my heel would get stuck in the lace.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
ML
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
April 18th, 2023
Pretty formal dress

This was gorgeous, though I opted for another choice because the color didn’t look the best with my pale skin tone. The lace also has gold in it, it’s very beautiful and high quality. Great option for tall ladies. The medium was a bit large in the chest for me, but I could’ve made it work.

Size worn:
XXLR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 40D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
November 16th, 2022
Lovely dress, a LOT of cleavage

This dress is beautiful and you can’t see the gold accents in the picture, it’s just lovely. It was a bit tight on the chest for me, and I got the largest size. But if you’re okay and comfortable showing off a lot of cleavage, this dress could work for you. It just zippered for me but I think it still looks very nice.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
April 25th, 2022
Perfect dress for a wedding in California wine country!

LOVED how I felt in this dress. I'm almost 5'8" and it hit just at the floor in 3 in heels. I was 6 month postpartum in this dress and still nursing/ pumping so I get that it was a bit snug fitting but that could just be my body at the time. The only negative I could say was that after my heel got caught a couple times in the lace (from sitting or dancing) I was super nervous about tearing the dress or falling over! So wedge heels might be the way to go with this one!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 158lbs
Browse Whitney's reviews
May 20th, 2021
Beautiful color and details.

This dress was very pretty; I loved the lace and gold thread throughout. I rented the M and the L but I am a very true size 10 and the M fit well. I probably did not need a bra though I wore a plunge, strapless one anyhow. It made my boobs look great! I am not very tall but the regular length was fine with heels, just dusted the ground. My only complaint would be that I did not feel that the overall shape was very flattering. There are two seams that run at the waist and below the belly button and I felt it did not flatter my shape as well as some other dresses I have rented. Also, the lining kept shifting to the right so I had to adjust routinely. Overall, I was happy with my rental and though I wouldn't rent this one again, I am glad I had the chance to wear it for this event.

Size worn:
MR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Anabel's reviews
February 24th, 2020
Nice for spring/summer

I ordered this as a backup and did not end up wearing it because it feel out of season and slightly awkward in the bust.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXLL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Christa's reviews
June 29th, 2022
Ridiculously long.

Size worn:
ML
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34B
Browse Kristina's reviews
September 19th, 2019
celebrating our friend's big day

beautiful dress, very long, lots of compliments, well lined, comfortable

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 28B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Sarabeth's reviews
September 16th, 2019
Beautiful color & cut!

Perfect color dress making this great for fall, spring or summer events. The neckline is gorgeous. I received compliments all night, everyone loved the dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
ML
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Virginia 's reviews
September 12th, 2019
Gorgeous, long and flowy. Very flattering. So many compliments.

Great for tall, small chested gals. Fit like a glove.

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 9th, 2019
Beautiful dress for an outdoor wedding

Loved the dress, fit great with 3 inch heels and a little added padding to the top. Loved the color, received lots of compliments - fun dress!

Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 115lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 8th, 2019
Got lots of comments on my dress and how good it looked on me.

Fit perfect. Was long. Needed at least two inch heal with being 5’5”

Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 5
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 118lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 5th, 2019
Perfect for summer wedding!

I wore this to my brothers late summer wedding. It was perfect. The dress was super comfortable. I loved the gold detail.

Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 23rd, 2019
Obsessed! Endless compliments & so comfortable.

I ordered this dress as a back up, thinking the color and style was straying from my norm. I also noticed that I could not find many reviews for it with a fit for girls with smaller chest, like myself, (34B). I had a tough time visualizing how it might work out for me. I do think if you are smaller in chest size - this dress is likely a win! Io did wear a strapless no problem. I am SO glad I took that shot in the dark ordering this. This dress fit true to size, was perfect for a formal, summer city wedding, but could easily be worn at a rustic/outdoor occasion too! The color is beautiful & it has subtle hints of gold outlines that are best seen in person. Would rent over and over.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 5
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Celeste's reviews
July 22nd, 2019
Amaaaazinggg

SO many compliments! Wore the small (5'4" ~135 A cup tots lol) was a teeeeny bit loose in the chest area bc I'm super flat but will made me look like a hand a little bit of cleavage :) So comfortabe! Thought it would be hot but it wasn't at all actually breathable and we had an outdoor 90 degree wedding and didn't show sweat. I wore 3 in heels and it fell perfect. This was a backup and SO happy I ended up with it!! (Sent my 1st choice to the wrong address, dummie)

Size worn:
LR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Karen 's reviews
June 30th, 2019
Compliments all night! My boobs looked great!

Was a little large in the bust but worked out. More beautiful in person than the pics! I felt great all night. It was flattering and classy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32F
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 139lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
June 23rd, 2019
More sparkle then I expected

Loved this dress and received so many compliments. I wish I would've had a better picture taken in it. Each flower on the lace is outlined with gold threading so expect some shimmer. It was somewhat difficult to zip cause of the lace on my own but once I had help it was fine. Loved this and would def rent or purchase it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Joanna's reviews
June 11th, 2019
Loved this!

Loved this dress and would definitely rent again. Low cut front so make sure you have a low cut strapless bra, or something else. Flows while you walk and is comfortable!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Margaret's reviews
May 21st, 2019
So many compliments - a really stunning choice! LOVE Dress the Population styles.

Has details you can't quite see in the pictures that makes it especially lovely, including gold thread detailing and short sheer under-layer so you can see the bottom of your legs through the lace. I'm really short (5'2) and while it fit me very well in the torso (Like all the Dress the Population styles- HIGHLY recommend this brand but had only work their mini and midi dresses before), this was wayyy too long on me overall - even with heels, I had to take to the tailor to get a temporary hand-sewn hem I could release before I returned it. I initially tried this style on at the RTR store and the stylist assured me I could do so for $5, but the tailor insisted it was $45 because she had to hand sew rather than do it on the machine. So this was much more expensive than I anticipated! Short girls, factor that in :)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
May 11th, 2019
Incredibly pretty and unique

Obsessed w this dress.. rented it in the light blue before but the pink was Wow! It’s got gold in it up close which makes it feel so unique without being over the top! Could totally work for any dress code at a wedding. Fit TTS. I’m 5’5” and wore 3in heels and it was the perfect length.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXLL
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Rosalind's reviews
May 7th, 2019
Great dress for tall girls with curves

Fits like a glove with no special bra just a regular strapless. I ordered the XXL and it fit perfect

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Kirsten's reviews
April 18th, 2019
Good coverage, great Lace and Color

There's some gold in the lace that doesn't photograph well

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