Ellara Midi Bow Dress

Lilly Pulitzer

4.5
(190 Reviews)

Product Details

The classic LBD gets a fabulous feminine upgrade in this statement bow dress by Lilly Pulitzer. Play with colorful shoes and bejeweled necklaces for your next cocktail moment.

Materials and Measurements

Black jacquard (56% Polyester, 40% Cotton, 4% Spand). A-line. Sleeveless. Sweetheart. Back zipper closure. 32" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-16

Model is 5'10 and wearing a size 4.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (190)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
June 22nd, 2025
Has pockets and it super comfy!

I LOVED this dress! The material is a little heavy, but it’s so pretty! It has pockets and I just felt very special wearing it on my birthday

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 12th, 2025
Perfect fit, comfortable, stylish, with pockets!

You know a dress is amazing when strangers on the street are stopping to compliment you! I wore this dress to a birthday dinner at a 2 Michelin Star restaurant and it was perfect for the occasion. The pockets are a huge bonus, the fit was perfect for me which is great since I fluctuate between a 12 and 14 (this is the 12) and it was just as comfortable to sit in as to stand in. The straps are adjustable as well which is a huge bonus. If I had more occasions to wear this dress I would have bought one for myself, I loved it that much!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Zawadi's reviews
January 13th, 2025
Perfect for wedding

Loved this for a wedding. First time dressing up five months postpartum. Was perfect for my larger chest- didn’t need to wear a bra. Felt completely comfortable but also very cute

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 148lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 21st, 2024
Get this dress!

I loved this dress and it was perfect for a recent “creative black tie” wedding I attended. It was very comfortable and flattering (and has pockets). I went with the size 4 instead of 6, I as I have a small bust and felt the smaller size fit my chest better. I got tons of compliments on it and honestly wished I could have kept it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 30th, 2025
Love the details

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
May 14th, 2025
Recommend!

I liked that the straps were adjustable and it had pockets. Only downside to me personally was how long it is as someone who is 5,1 and because I wore it at work, I wasn't able to wear heels.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Robyn's reviews
April 14th, 2025
great LBD!

I wore to EmCee a fashion show- it was perfect!! Great fabric, has pockets, can go w/o a bra and no spanx needed!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Monica's reviews
March 31st, 2025
Perfect wedding guest dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 220lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
March 20th, 2025
Perfect Dress!!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Tara's reviews
February 23rd, 2025
Perfect for curves

Loved this! Perfect if you're curvy as it's flattering at your waist and then loose from the waist down. Didn't need a bra! Traveled all the way to Australia with this dress and the fabric didn't wrinkle.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140140140lbs
Browse Cara's reviews
January 4th, 2025
Classy LBD

Classy, structured, tea length LBD. Wore it to a Christmas party and NYE and it was perfect. Comfortable and HAS POCKETS. Was concerned that the top wouldn't work for my 36c chest but the adjustable straps made all the difference. Would definitely rent again!.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs small

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Allie's reviews
December 7th, 2024
Adorable dress!

So comfy. Fits just right. Perfect for a wedding or fancy event!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Browse Faye 's reviews
December 5th, 2024
Perfect for 50s themed party

So comfortable and cute. Not my usual style but I needed something for a 50s theme. Got lots of compliments

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 30A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Jackie's reviews
October 30th, 2024
Perf eg for black tie

This was so fun and got so many compliments. Very true to size

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 220lbs
Browse Alexa's reviews
October 30th, 2024
Obsessed with this dress

I absolutely loved this dress. I wore it to a festive black tie event in NYC. So flattering and I loved the material and length. The jacquard and the bow made it not your average LBD. Also the adjustable strap and pockets were nice detail! One side of the bow drooped some and the back was more smocked than I realized (making it a bit more casual) but those are my only complaints

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Pear
Browse Anna's reviews
October 15th, 2024
Easy and fun!

Pockets!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Anastasia's reviews
September 28th, 2024
Adorable formal Lilly dress

Wore it to a black tie affair. Fit great, was comfy and adorable!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Carol's reviews
August 25th, 2024
Great LBD! Adjustable straps and pockets! Just rent

I felt GREAT in this dress. I am NOT young and this dress is so well made that I didn't have to wear a bra because of some boning in the dress and adjustable straps with stretch in the back that allowed for all-day comfort. Paired with bold jewelry and red shoes to elevate. Highly recommend, very bump friendly.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 142lbs
Browse Valerie's reviews
October 9th, 2025
Black Tie Appropriate

Rented this style in both 10 and 8, and ended up wearing the 8. Textile is heavy and feels expensive. Fitted through the chest, with room in the hips, which allowed me to size down.

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Erica's reviews
September 30th, 2025
Just what I needed.

Was perfect for semiformal work event. Pockets. 😊. Straps adjust which customized the fit. I Put a little fashion tape around the top just to be extra safe.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Missy's reviews
September 21st, 2025
Obsessed!

I LOVED this dress! Probably my favorite one I’ve rented from RTR. Wore it to a wedding and it was super comfortable. A tiny bit tight in the chest for me, but the back of the top of the dress is stretchy which was helpful. Also…POCKETS!!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Chelsea's reviews
September 15th, 2025
The perfect black dress!!!

I’m obsessed with this dress! Easy fit because of the ruching in the back and adjustable straps. The texture and subtle floral appliqué make it so chic, the bow is adorable, and the fit is perfection. It came to my waist perfectly and I got so many compliments. Bonus points because it doesn’t need to be ironed!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Marissa's reviews
September 15th, 2025
Perfect for a wedding guest!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 157lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
September 4th, 2025
Travels well

True to size, comfortable, and adorable. Perfect for my work awards banquet! Traveled well on the plane with no wrinkles.

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Lyndie's reviews
September 2nd, 2025
Chic, Playful, Formal

Wore this to a black tie optional wedding, it was perfect. I loved the fit and the adjustable straps were clutch for a nice fit. Came in good condition, got many compliments! Very comfortable with pockets and I love a swishy skirt on the dance floor!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 174lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
August 31st, 2025
Great comfy formal black gown

Not a lily Pulitzer fan but this dress was perfection! the bow and the fabric made just enough of a statement to standout but over a classic black gown that could be worn to anything! Plus it was comfortable!! Got lots of compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Browse Sarah's reviews
August 25th, 2025
Really comfortable and pretty for formal event

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 178lbs
Browse Phyllis's reviews
August 3rd, 2025
I felt very elegant in this dress, excellent quality

This is a great dress, get it. It’s the perfect cocktail dress! Top Is tight so bra is optional, strapless bra if any. Get this one!

Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 155lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 30th, 2025
Comfortable and cute!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
June 4th, 2025
Love!

Really cute and fun black dress with some extra cuteness with the bow

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Ruby's reviews
May 17th, 2025
Perfect for a wedding

Wore it to a wedding in Spain — very flattering and had pockets! Also nice for girlies with broad shoulders (like me)

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 7th, 2025
Super Cute

I usually wear roughly a 6 and this fit perfectly. Loved the length and the pockets. Got lots of compliments on it. Very comfy!

Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 188lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 26th, 2025
Pockets!

Fit was perfect! The back has stretch to it, which made it very comfortable. Adjustable straps and best of all… pockets! The bow isn’t my normal style, but was super cute and did not feel too over the top.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Kaity's reviews
April 15th, 2025
Wore to my husband’s work holiday party. Very comfy and cute with the bow.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 13th, 2025
Love!

This dress is so comfy. I wore it to 3 wedding this fall. It is a stunning dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Katrina's reviews
March 29th, 2025
This dress is was adorable and elegant!

I felt so pretty in this dress and got so many compliments! I wore this dress for a work event recognizing hospitality workers in the city and this dress was perfect for the occasion. It fit just right and the material of the dress felt like higher quality. The a line dress also made this feel super comfortable to wear.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Grace's reviews
March 24th, 2025
So comfy and chic!

This dress is classic. So comfy and I received compliments. I usually wear a 10 or an 8. The 8 fit better. No bra required for this one.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 38F
Body type: Pear
Weight: 235lbs
Browse Brooke's reviews
March 20th, 2025
Night at the theatre

Perfect for a Kennedy center show night. Material was thick so perfect for cusp seasons. Surprisingly generous for big busted girls nice a-line for those who don’t like things that hug the stomach area

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 18th, 2025
LOVED THIS DRESS!!!

I rented this dress for a philanthropy gala for my sorority and it was a HIT!! Got compliments all night long (and for the next several days!) This dress was so flattering and fit me like a dream, especially with the ruching on the back. The fabric is so stunning- I wish I kept this haha!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Ashlyn's reviews
February 13th, 2025
this is one of my favorite things i've ever rented

sad I didn't get more pictures in it!!

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