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Lafayette 148 New York

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(69 Reviews)

Product Details

With a full skirt and flattering stretch, this versatile LAFAYETTE 148 New York dress is wrapped and tied to perfection.

Materials and Measurements

Black cotton (75% Cotton, 22% Nylon, 3% Spandex). Wrap. 3/4 sleeves. V-neckline.Back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Partially lined. Side pockets. 43" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-18, one length available. Regular measures 43" from shoulder to hemline.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (69)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
October 23rd, 2022
High quality

So fun to wear well made clothes!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
November 3rd, 2021
Beautiful fabric, cut, fit. Very comfortable. Will rent again

Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Jamie's reviews
October 22nd, 2021
Great for a conference. Comfortable, professional and classic.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 42DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Kelsee's reviews
February 27th, 2020
Retro Vibes

Defiantly not what I expected. It is much more formal than I anticipated but it was great! Fit well. Will for sure rent again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 158lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
April 14th, 2023
Lovely simple dress

Nice simple black dress. Wore it for synagogue and would rent again in the future. Modest fit and sized well.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 179lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
March 21st, 2023
Solid, lightweight black dress

This is definitely more for late spring/summer/early fall, but even though spring has just begun, I worked in an over-heated work-space. So this light cotton dress is perfect right now before the AC kicks in. I could have gone with a 10 everywhere except my shoulders, but if I rent again I’m going to give the 10 a shot. I rarely wear all black, so I’m feeling pretty blah today, even if the dress is pretty and well-cut. It has pockets, always a bonus!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Casey's reviews
January 28th, 2020
Classy work dress

Love this classic elegant dress. Received many compliments. It was a bit large on my so I had to adjust the tie which fell slightly higher than it should in my opinion, but great dress never the less. Very comfortable and has pockets!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14R
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Anita's reviews
December 26th, 2019
Dress is very lightweight, but lovely for all occasions

This is a lovely dress for so many uses. I didn't realize it from the photos, but the dress is a crisp brushed cotton. Not great in the cold, but still workable with tights and an under layer. The dress is a fantastic cut with POCKETS! If I owned this I would find lots of reasons to wear it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Carla's reviews
December 23rd, 2019
GOT ENGAGED IN THIS DRESS

It was beautiful and comfortable. Everything I could have wanted for a nice evening out w the boyfriend...and then he popped the question! This dress is good luck!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Marissa 's reviews
December 15th, 2019
Beautiful classic dress

High quality. Runs big could have sized down easily but the waist tie is adjustable

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
December 13th, 2019
I thought I was going to hate it. Wrong.

This is a great lightweight NWT dress. I wore it in December but I'm in CA so I didn't need more. The dress is cut well with nice detailing. I rarely rent black dresses from RTR but this one was a favorite. Comfortable and luxurious.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Angelina's reviews
September 29th, 2024
Appropriate for a funeral

Runs a little big so I got the size 4 which was still a tad loose. Very comfortable and flattering and love that it has pockets!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 9th, 2019
Cute black dress, and pockets!

Very cute, flattering, can't go wrong with black. Only down sides is the bow gets loose throughout the day and has to be retied, and the fabric is kind of loud when you move. Not biggies tho.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Katherine's reviews
December 5th, 2019
Definitely runs large

I got this new with tags and it was very professional runs about 1 size large. I will be sizing down if I rent again. I thought it was a nice option for a work day.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 143lbs
Browse Meghan's reviews
November 12th, 2024
cute and comfy

Much more comfortable than i thought it would be! very cute for work with tights

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32A
Weight: 113lbs
Browse Ava's reviews
November 10th, 2024
Love it wish I could buy

Yayyy pockets!!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Elizabeth 's reviews
October 27th, 2024
Comfortable and stylish

Great dress - used for work but it would work for a night out too. Material is forgiving especially in the tummy area. Comfortable dress - will rent again!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Katie 's reviews
February 23rd, 2024
I finally bought this dress!

I have rented this twice now and I am finally buying it because it fits perfect!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Donna's reviews
February 19th, 2024
Casual to dressy

perfect everyday dress. The shoes can dress it up or down. Fits perfectly.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
February 15th, 2024
Conservative for Work!

If you have big boobs and everything is too low-cut on you for work, this dress is great as it clasps fairly high. A tiny bit matronly, but very flattering with the tie waist.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 215lbs
Browse Leslie's reviews
November 15th, 2023
Perfection!

I'm so mad I forgot to take a picture because this dress was everything! The dress fit perfect! The fabric has a little stretch to it and hangs very nicely. The v in the neckline wasn't low. The dress overall was a hit at work. I will definitely be renting this again.

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kim's reviews
November 2nd, 2023
Pretty & fun to wear

Very flattering. Classic look with nude pumps. High quality material. Fun to dance in. Got compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Becca's reviews
September 15th, 2023
Loved it!

Wry flattering dress

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Heryka's reviews
February 5th, 2023
Runs big!

Professional for work but tent like so I could have sized down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
February 3rd, 2023
Loved it!

I absolutely loved this dress. It fit great and was very comfortable. Super flattering, especially for women with a bit of a "tummy" because the fit hides all of that. The pockets were an extra bonus! I wore this on stage to give a speech at a professional event and was very confident in the dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 42D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Mckenzie's reviews
October 9th, 2022
Simple LBD

I wore this for a choral performance and it was perfect. The wrap style and neckline are very flattering

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
August 8th, 2022
My Daughter's choice

For a funeral I chose four black dresses to try out, as I knew I didn't want to go shopping and that I wouldn't want to wear it more than once. Since I wore another dress my daughter picked this one. She looked so nice and she loves the pockets. Very flattering and appropriate for the occasion.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 172lbs
Browse Valerie's reviews
June 2nd, 2022
Loved this classy dress!

Fits true to size, maybe slightly larger. Beautiful cotton material--thick and luxurious but not too warm for a summer evening in SF. Wore to a nice dinner with black pumps and felt great--thought about buying! Regret no photos of the full dress--highly recommend. I think it would flatter most figures.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 185lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 29th, 2022
Funeral Dress

Wore this for a funeral. It fit really comfortably and made me look put together after a cross country plane trip. It's conservative yet stylish. Could definitely wear to work or another more conservative occasion.

Size worn:
10R
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 20th, 2020
Very flattering

I wore this dress for my son's communion. Very flattering and comfortable!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34F
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Margaret's reviews
March 3rd, 2020
Perfect black dress for work to evening event.

Very flattering for us curvy girls.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Anastasia's reviews
April 22nd, 2025
Perfect for an all-day festival event

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Jane's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
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Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Ahsia's reviews
July 20th, 2023
Amazing dress and looked great

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14R
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 210lbs
Browse Mary's reviews
August 7th, 2022
Very flattering and comfortable. My favorite RTR so far.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Cari's reviews
July 8th, 2022
Comfortable

It fit well

Size worn:
16R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Sherie's reviews
September 9th, 2021
Love this one!!

Fit great

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
December 30th, 2023
Nice black dress with tie detail

Looked great. A little lightweight for the wintertime (when I rented) but looked great and I got compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Holly's reviews
May 17th, 2023
Very seductive

Was going to wear for a funeral but it was too sexy for such an occasion. Fit great!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16R
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 205lbs
Browse Kathryn's reviews
October 24th, 2022
Bulky with the tie waist feature

I got the 16 and I would really need to size down, it felt tent-like and the tie feature added to the bulk. Looked ok from the front but from the side I think it made me look even bigger.

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