Cowl Neck Surreal Gown

Katie May

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(38 Reviews)

Product Details

Bold and dramatic, the Katie May Surreal Gown features slender straps, artful ruching, and a partially laced back—perfect for sun‑kissed evenings. Pair it with strappy sandals, a sleek clutch, and subtle gold accents to keep the look fresh and effortless for warmer months.

Materials and Measurements

Green (95% Polyester, 5% Spandex). Gown. Cowl neck. Sleeveless. Pull on. See fit notes for more information. Made in the USA. Country of origin designation as provided by vendor and/or manufacturer. 

Size and Fit

Sized: XSP-XLL

The model is wearing a size small long. 

Sizes P Length: 56"
Sizes R Length: 58"
Sizes L Length: 61"

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (38)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 22nd, 2025
Super cute and flattering!

I would def rent this again! Good for small chested tall girls. Slinky straps and the front hangs when you bend over so I wore a sticky bra to calm the girls down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 114lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
September 2nd, 2025
Memorable Must Rent Mint

What a superbly beautiful and gorgeous gown, the petite height worked perfectly for my 5’3” frame! The dress is TTS, and it’s fabric has just the right stretch while looking stunning with its form fitting and draped design. I especially love the fit and design of the chest and back with adjustable straps, provides such a gorgeous fit and style. The back of the gown’s draped fabric and exposed lace is such a moment and looks breathtaking in photos, would be absolutely perfect for a wedding, gala, dressed up date, or birthday barbecue as I wore it to! Received endless compliments and made my day to wear such a breathtakingly beautiful and elegant gown. 💚

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Kali's reviews
October 16th, 2025
Stunning

The back was gorgeous! Had to return my other option as it took too much room in my suitcase and this ended up being perfect!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Constance's reviews
October 14th, 2025
Best for a small chest

This dress does get smelly once you start to sweat (it’s just that type of fabric). The top doesn’t offer much support so best for those with a smaller chest.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lindsey's reviews
October 14th, 2025
Very flattering

Not sure I needed the long length but it was still perfect & beautiful! Taped the breast area fyi

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Krista 's reviews
October 12th, 2025
Streamlined and feminine

This dress is very pretty on. It is form fitting. I’m not sure how it would work with someone who is busty, but I loved it.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Eileen's reviews
September 20th, 2025
Beautiful color and fabric!

I wore this dress to a wedding and fell in LOVE with it! I received so many compliments. I went with a medium and it fit perfectly.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Grace's reviews
September 16th, 2025
Hugs all the right places

This dress was everything! I did not go with this dress but the fit was perfect. The only thing is the straps are "loose" even with tightening, it kept falling down. Definitely would need fashion tape to hold.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Brianda's reviews
September 3rd, 2025
Great for wedding

Wore it to a beach wedding, it was easy to wear, length was just perfect, I won't recommend it for bigger chest because it only has two tiny states to hold and it could be an issue, wish I took more photos but the back of the dress was just perfection.

Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Madeline's reviews
August 14th, 2025
Great Dress!

This dress checked all the boxes. I weigh 130lbs and am 5’9” and the XS fit perfectly. The small also fit however I am very small chested and the XS just fit tighter for me in that area. I also used cakes for a bra and had to use double sided tape to ensure when I bent over nothing would show. I wore short heels and then length reached the floor.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 142lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 13th, 2025
Comfy for a black tie event

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Leah's reviews
August 4th, 2025
🩵

Great for a beach themed wedding! I was having to monitor cleavage because the top is loose. Maybe fashion tape would help.

Team RTR
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Megan's reviews
July 21st, 2025
SEXY! Stretchy! Comfy!

I LOVE this new dress! I've actually rented it in black before, but this sagey green was such a good summer rental for a wedding. There isn't a zipper so I put this on over my head but had no issues even stepping into it because it's that stretchy. I didn't wear a bra because straps were adjustable and the back was so low. I wore my true size small that fit like a US 4. Highly recommend this one if you want tight but comfortable gown for your next event.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Deanna's reviews
October 22nd, 2025
Not for the faint of heart

And not for the busty. Probably should have sized up but wasn’t sure it was needed since it was stretch. The straps are set up to give more of a backless view but as I walked a few feet inside -they slipped and out my boobs came. Probably could have figured out how to make it work but decided against it for the wedding. Very sexy and lovely color just be careful.

Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 11th, 2025
Lots of compliments

Love the color. The bust was a little loose; I kept having to pull it up.

Size worn:
XSL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
October 8th, 2025
Nice dress

Beautiful dress. I found the straps difficult to keep up. Otherwise, perfect fit and very comfortable.

Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 105lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 30th, 2025
Get some Tape!

This dress was beautiful and fit like a glove but it has absolutely no support for the ladies. The issue is with the position of the shoulder straps. Without tape, people will be getting a show. The tape I used was the real MVP here and fortunately no wardrobe malfunctions, but I would expect anyone more blessed than me would not be able to wear this dress. Received compliments all night so if you have strong tape, go for it!

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 27th, 2025
Beautiful

This was my first rental and I would have never picked this color dress to buy but decided to try it! It’s a lot lighter green in person. Fits a little small (got a small and medium and medium fit just right). Just needed some tape on my chest and the straps adjust up and down. It is a little long but I wore a tiny heel bc I hate heels and wanted to be comfy!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Browse Olivia's reviews
August 20th, 2025
Really flattering

Dress was very flattering with ruching over the stomach - only issue was definitely needed fashion tape for the top or it would really fall down. With tape it was great!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Hilary's reviews
October 6th, 2025
Easy simple dress

Not the highest quality material IMO. plenty of stretch. Could be longer for us tall girlies.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 30A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
August 19th, 2025
Cute, but the straps are flimsy

Very nice, stretchy, and soft material but the straps are very flimsy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Tatum's reviews
September 15th, 2025
Not what i expected

thin stretchy material that made this too form fitting, wish it had more drape or was a thicker material to be more flattering

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
October 1st, 2025
Super flattering, but the straps need to be tied back

I wore this dress to a dance class and a fancy dinner and it was super cute but the straps would not have stayed on my shoulders, thankfully I had a bra strap connector that did the trick and prevented the straps from falling down all night.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
August 25th, 2025
Gorg!

Simple and stunning. Fabric is iridescent, which I couldn't tell from the photos. It's also thicker than expected, which made it feel more quality but also a bit harder to walk in as it's tighter around the legs than expected. Received many compliments and overall felt amazing in this dress. It fit like a glove.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Christina's reviews
August 18th, 2025
Beautiful dress

Sometimes a dress that hangs in the back can be a problem but this one has this beautiful lace that sits there and I love it. I felt so beautiful in this dress

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Chloe's reviews
August 11th, 2025
Beautiful Green

Loved the fabric and the lace was the perfect touch.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 182lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
August 5th, 2025
Sexyyy

So fun but was too risky for my church wedding so didn’t wear it. I would say it is true to size/ a little small. I think a 12 might have been better for me since it is already so fitted

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
October 9th, 2025
Needed to tie back the straps for dancing!

Wore this to a friend's wedding and it was stunning. The only issue is that the straps are at an odd angle and if you're doing any wiggling on the dance floor, they're liable to slide off and expose your girls. Needless to say, the back of this dress hangs so low you can't wear a bra. Luckily my husband thought of using my scarf to tie the straps together on back to prevent them from falling forward! I did have silicone pasties on, thank goodness, but if I were to wear this dress again, I would definitely use fashion tape as well!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 100lbs
Browse Courtney's reviews
October 3rd, 2025
Great dress! Just a little long for me even with high heels

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 40H
Weight: 147lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
September 26th, 2025
Just okay

Pretty shimmer but only good for small busts and/or ok with an eye full of side

Overall Fit

Runs small

Chest

Runs small

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Runs small

Length

Just right

Size worn:
SP
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 24th, 2025
Very low cut, thin fabric.

I didn’t wear it. It wasn’t flattering at all.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 4' 10"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
September 2nd, 2025
Extremely long, but great for a tall person. The back is stunning

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Charlotte's reviews
August 16th, 2025
Waaaaay too tight

Too form fitting and the fabric is not forgiving at all. It was also slightly see through.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LP
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 187lbs
Browse Ashlee's reviews
September 22nd, 2025
Not For Me

This dress made me feel like I was a sausage. It was way too tight. Size up!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 215lbs
Browse Allie 's reviews
September 16th, 2025
Runs Small!!

I would have needed like 2-3 sizes up in this. Its a gorgeous color and fun material thats very stretchy, but was unforgiving.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 170lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 3rd, 2025
Beautiful color

The large was my “back up” size and fit in the bodice however, being pear shaped, my chest did not come anywhere close to filling out the top, the spaghetti straps were falling down, even once tightened. The length was EXTREMELY long on me, even in heels! I was not comfortable wearing this dress to the wedding I rented it for

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Madison's reviews
August 16th, 2025
If you are above a B cup/don’t have perky girls this isn’t the dress for you

Did not work for me in the bust area the straps are so thin and give no support. This dress is beautiful and honestly would be perfect for anyone with a small bust or boobs that dont require any support to hold in place.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Daryl's reviews
August 9th, 2025
Too small

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