Black Olivia Gown

Katie May

4.5
(161 Reviews)

Product Details

A touch of tulle turns this sophisticated Katie May gown into an ethereal statement piece.

Materials and Measurements

Black mesh (100% Polyester). Gown. Sleeveless. V-neckline. Partially lined. See size and fit tab for lengths. Made in the USA.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XL, 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:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Leslie's reviews
October 3rd, 2024
ate down

lots of compliments! perfect length for a short girl in heels. def need fashion tape to avoid boob spillage as many other reviews state.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Alexis's reviews
November 8th, 2024
Gorgeous!

I love this dress so much! It was perfect for a roaring twenties themed gala. It is LOW, so I used tape to keep it closed higher up. It was comfortable for dancing.

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Aliki's reviews
April 9th, 2024
LOVED THIS DRESS!

I can’t recommend this dress enough!! Very comfortable! I tend to get bloated after I eat, but you would have never known with this dress! I usually shy away from deep v’s, but decided to give this one a go and I’m so happy I did! Just to be on the safe side, I used double-sided tape to ensure nothing was exposed as I was sitting down or dancing. As some people recommended in the reviews, I ordered the SR and SL. Surprisingly, I didn’t notice much of a difference in length, I just noticed that the SL was a slightly looser fit.

Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
October 16th, 2022
So Glamorous!! ✨✨

I felt so beautiful in this dress! Wore it for an October wedding and with the pashmina it was just right Got so many compliments all night Needed some dress tape for the front but other than that it was perfect! 10/10

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 138lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 16th, 2022
Greek Goddess

I wore this for a photo shoot and felt like a modern Greek goddess. It was comfortable and forgiving but also very dramatic, perfect for making a statement.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Katy's reviews
April 13th, 2022
Elegant and Comfortable

I wore this to an Oscar-themed auction event for the school where I work, so my priorities were to look stylish and professional yet still be comfortable. This dress was perfect on all fronts. Since it was a school event, I did tape the front a bit to provide more coverage. But I wouldn't have done that under other circumstances. I received many compliments on the dress– people loved the one-shoulder detail.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Gillian's reviews
April 3rd, 2022
So many compliments and very comfortable!

I loved this dress! The straps were a little loose but overall it was a great fit. Boob tape was a must. Would rent again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Brianna 's reviews
November 16th, 2021
Classic elegance!!

This dress was a perfect modern twist for a 20s themed wedding! I got so many compliments and felt beautiful!

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Megan's reviews
December 8th, 2024
AMAZING dress

Tip a bit loose but overall true to size. Would recommend to anyone, got tons of compliments! Material is comfortable and flattering without being too tight.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Brianna's reviews
November 9th, 2023
So hard to give this back!

Absolutely stunning, best wedding dress I’ve ever worn!!

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Helen's reviews
July 28th, 2023
Loved the fit

Definitely recommend purchasing fabric tape to keep the top/ low cut area in place. Overall comfortable and I felt good in the dress.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 30th, 2023
got compliments all night!

I absolutely loved this dress! It fit perfectly, though I would recommend having garment tape to prevent any potential slips. Without it, I think I would have revealed too much if I so much as slouched. But overall, such a flattering dress with some Hollywood glam vibes.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Caroline's reviews
March 20th, 2023
Gorg

Absolutely runs a little on the shorter side. I couldn’t wear platformed heels, but regular heels were fine!

Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Caley's reviews
February 28th, 2023
SO MANY COMPLIMENTS

This was my first rental with RTR and I was so pleased with how the dress fit. I am small chested (34B/32C) and was worried I wouldn’t fill it out enough. With fashion tape the dress fit wonderfully, my mother in law wasn’t too happy with the low cut so some may want to pin it up in the middle. I just turned a little more sideways in the picture and pulled the tule over, seemed to work well enough. The material underneath is very thick yet tight which made me feel curvy when I’m usually a plank.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Cadeal's reviews
February 22nd, 2023
Soooo sexy!

I rented the L & XL for a Mardi Gras ball. The XL was unavailable. The L fit just right in all The right spots. It is super low cut. Hey you some fashion tape. My only complaint was that it was a tad bit short but there weren’t any longs available.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
ML
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Marlene's reviews
February 15th, 2023
Fabulous dress

I loved this dress!! I certainly felt confident and the scrunched up area near the tummy helped hide my unflattering sides. The only downside was the shoulders area fit me a tad big along with the breast. I ended up wearing a bra. One photo is with sandals and the other with heels.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Cecilia 's reviews
January 15th, 2023
Awesome dress

This dress was exactly the vibe I wanted to wear for a wedding. I wish I had known how deep the V is in the front, but you live and you learn! My one complaint is I felt like the arm holes were almost too small and didn't have any give (which the rest of the dress does), so I could feel them slipping off my shoulders occasionally. I got many compliments on the dress, and I felt sexy and secure enough that I wasn't worried that eating a lot would make me look bloated in photos. I would wear this look again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Felicia 's reviews
January 5th, 2023
Fit perfectly

I wore the large and it fit beautifully. I received so many compliments that night.

Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 2nd, 2023
Beautiful dress

Beautiful dress! I am 5’9 and typically a size 8. I found the large king to fit best but the ML fit very similar. I am fuller through the hip and thigh so it ran snug in that area and larger in the top. I had to use tape to keep the busy area down (34B) for reference. But it’s stunning on!

Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 111lbs
Browse Stephanie 's reviews
November 15th, 2022
Super fun dress! But mind the plunging neckline 😂

I received two dresses (one regular, one petite) but to be honest I think they were the same dress. There was literally no fit/length difference but it worked! The only concern I had was the top was a bit loose on me so I ended up placing a safety pin to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions 😉. Double sided wardrobe tape would have been a wiser choice. Received a ton of complements and confidently danced the night away.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Portia's reviews
November 3rd, 2022
Perfect dress

Worn to black tie optional wedding. The dress is super comfortable and super forgiving. I felt it hugged my curves in the right places, and the cinching in the middle was forgiving on the midsection. Definitely recommend the dress.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Browse Alexandra 's reviews
October 11th, 2022
Best dress!

Absolutely loved this dress. Extremely comfortable, fit like a glove. I am 5’4” and got a medium in the dress with 3 inch heels. Very classy look!

Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
October 5th, 2022
This dress was stunning. I received many compliments and knew I picked the right dress.

I ended up using tape at the V line as well as shoulders or else I was sure to give a show. I like to spend a lot of time on the dance floor and this was necessary. It’s pretty fit all the way down to the ankles which makes it a little difficult to walk up and down stairs with heels on. I got a long bar necklace which went perfectly with the front. Very happy with this dress!

Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Prithvi's reviews
September 12th, 2022
Stunning and sexy

Super comfortable and got compliments all night long! Recommend fashion tape to keep any fashion mishaps at bay.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 154lbs
Browse Tijana's reviews
May 26th, 2022
Classy dress for gala while pregnant!

I was surprised the medium fit me at 16 weeks pregnant but I was super comfortable and supported! Loads of compliments, especially for the tulle detailing over the whole dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Nora's reviews
May 26th, 2022
Incredibly flattering gown

I *loved* this gown: I felt amazing in it and got a ton of compliments. The lace overlay and sleeve make this black gown feel special. Note that the front is cut VERY low though, too low for the event i was attending so I had to pin the front to make it less plunging.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Hadley's reviews
May 3rd, 2022
I rented for a friend's wedding.

I was between the medium and small and I ended up wearing the small. The shoulders were a little loose but with a safety pin and some tape it looked great!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Petite
Browse Ashley's reviews
April 27th, 2022
Sexy and sophisticated

Love the petite fit did not step on dress at all or have to wear crazy high heels to avoid this. Bra is def not option with low back and front but was fine!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Grace 's reviews
April 24th, 2022
Perfect dress!

This dress was perfect! It fit me very well, was comfortable to wear the whole night, and I got tons of compliments on it (which is always a bonus). Highly recommend :)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 28DDD/E
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Himani's reviews
April 16th, 2022
Gorgeous, comfortable, elegant gown

I loved this dress, I got it as a backup but it really surprised me. The waist cinched in in a super flattering way and the one sleeve detail was great. I ended up going for a different option for the event but this was a close contender. I would definitely need a lot of dress tape to hold the shoulders on and keep the bust area in place. Only thing is that regular was a tad short for me (5'5), could see my feet without heels on.

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Tiffany's reviews
April 10th, 2022
Gorgeous dress!

Gorgeous dress, received so many compliments. Double sided tape is definitely recommended. I'm usually about a size 6, and a size small fit perfectly.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 205lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
March 20th, 2022
Sexy, but also elegant

This dress made me feel amazing, but I felt a little "too sexy" for the event and opted for another dress. The base material is neoprene and is snug to the body, but just enough stretch to allow you to move. The length is right at the ankle so able to wear flats or heels but your shoes will show. The thin outer material and draping hide any concerns for a lower tummy so no need for spanx in this one! I plan to keep this on my re-rent list for sure

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Kelley's reviews
February 19th, 2022
Felt so glamorous

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Rachele's reviews
January 4th, 2022
"Best Dressed"

I loved this dress, and another wedding guest told me I had the best dress of the night! I like that it takes the classic LBD and kicks it up a notch with the plunging neck and back and sheer overlay. The fabric was stretchy so I didn't feel restricted. However, I am bigger in the hips than the waist and the shoulders would slide down sometimes while I was dancing. If I rented this again I might size down assuming there would be enough give in the hips and I'd have a snugger fit in the bust.

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Carolyn's reviews
December 6th, 2021
Great dress if you are short and recently had a baby

This dress was actually the right length on my 5'2" frame with ~4" heels, which is a rareity. I would have gotten the SP if it were available, but it wasn't and the SR was fine with heels. I really liked the overlay that twists in the front, which covered my post-baby pooch nicely. The only thing is it's very low cut, so definitely be prepared with fashion tape.

Size worn:
XLL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Browse Zeitlin's reviews
November 27th, 2021
Feeling confident because I felt great.

The fit was great. It had a plunge line that was sexy which I pinned up for a more elegant look.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Paige's reviews
September 30th, 2021
Percent Black Tie Dress

Perfect dress! True to size, the perfect length for short girls (I'm 5'1) and so comfortable! You will need fashion tape to keep everything situated but it didn't budge on the dance floor! Will probably rent again!

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Allie's reviews
September 29th, 2021
Awesome formal wedding dress!

I loved this dress - I have never received as many compliments as I did wearing this dress!!! I wear a size 6, 36 D, 5'3" - I wore medium regular and it fit great with 3" wedge heels. You cannot wear a bra with this dress - You have to use tape to keep in place if you are larger in the chest (there are no cups in the dress).

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Kristin's reviews
September 26th, 2021
A comfortable dress that I received soo many compliments on! Wore it for a black tie wedding

10/10 recommend!

Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Browse Cheryl's reviews
September 24th, 2021
It ran a little big on top. Otherwise beautiful dress!

Use some stick tape on shoulders to keep in place

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