Petaline Kara Dress

Marie Oliver

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(86 Reviews)

Product Details

Flutter sleeves and an open waist give a breezy silhouette to this bright-tiered mini dress by Marie Oliver.

Materials and Measurements

Multicolor abstract cotton (100% Cotton). Cap sleeves. Split neck. Pull on. 34.5" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XL

Model is 5'10 and wearing a size Small.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (86)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
February 21st, 2024
SO COMFY!!!

This is by far the most comfortable and cute lightweight dress ever!!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Lisa's reviews
August 17th, 2023
Arches National Park

Wore this to a day trip to Arches/Canyonland, it’s short, light weight, and perfect for traveling and looking put together. I loved it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Hana's reviews
September 15th, 2024
Easy throw on dress

Cute and fun, good transition piece with the fall colors!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
August 2nd, 2024
LOVED

I wore it to a bridal shower and it was perfect. I loved the length (short, but good on someone short). Super flattering and loved the pattern.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 157lbs
Browse Patricia's reviews
July 21st, 2024
It’s nice.

Wore it twice. It’s ok. Comfy for a throw over and no fuss outfit. It’s very baggy in the material. It’s meant to be that way I guess. This would be a nice maternity dress for someone who’s on the smaller size but has a good size tummy. Or a smaller plus size. In the photos most people are holding the dress down or back. That’s not how it naturally lays. Great length. I enjoyed it the 2 times I wore it but don’t think I’d get it again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Oliver's reviews
March 24th, 2024
Super cute dress!

I would size down as it’s pretty loose fitting

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Caitlin's reviews
October 14th, 2023
Adorable and Comfy

I loved this dress. It was slightly big with a lot of fabric but I think the way it laid made it still flattering and very comfortable. There was more room in the arm holes than I would have liked, maybe sizing down would have fixed that.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Alexa's reviews
August 17th, 2023
Wore to rehearsal dinner loose and comfy but not amazing. More casual than expected.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Grace's reviews
September 23rd, 2024
Loose fit & an easy wear!

Fit nice without too much extra fabric as it is a loose fit silhouette.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Brandan 's reviews
August 12th, 2024
A little short

Ok. I know it says this is a dress but for those are long legged and/or have a short torso, consider wearing shorts underneath. I don’t in my pictures but I did when I left the house! Very flattering and comfortable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Alla's reviews
September 16th, 2024
Wide fit

This style is not flattering on me. I'm petite and ordered the xs but it was still big. I loved the print but wouldn’t rent it again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 172lbs
Browse Danielle's reviews
June 3rd, 2024
Too short and too wide

This dress didn’t do much for me. It was too short on me (I’m 5’8) I had to wear shorts underneath. But it was also too wide everywhere else so it wasn’t super flattering. It was fine for a pool party at my house but I wouldn’t get it again

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Gina's reviews
June 28th, 2025
I should've just bought it!

I wore this so many times throughout the month. To work with a blazer, on vacation, to my son's preschool graduation, etc. This is one of my favorite pieces from RTR ever! So comfortable and versatile!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Jill's reviews
September 21st, 2024
Cute & flowy

It's cute but the style is big, flowy and wavy. I felt like a potato sack. Cute and fun details but probably best on tall, slender person.

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Brenda's reviews
August 29th, 2024
A little short

I ironed the dress and got an extra inch out of the length

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
July 22nd, 2025
Super easy and light

Colors are prettier in person. Great, light dress for hot summer days! Runs short but that was fine with me since I’m only 5’3”.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 167lbs
Browse Mary's reviews
June 5th, 2025
Love the colors

Comfortable dress with cute print. The ruffle sleeves were a bit too oversized at times but you get used to it. Wore this a few times for different occasions and to work.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Tsk's reviews
October 26th, 2024
Fun Watercolor frock

I loved it so I bought it! Colorful and fun with unique, slightly puffy cap sleeves. Received many compliments. Looks great with white tennis shoes or kitten heels

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Brooke's reviews
September 9th, 2024
Loved this!

I was looking for a tunic style top to wear with skinny jeans and some newer fabulous and detailed cowboy boots to a Barn Dance music festival. I intended to just wear it for daytime and change for the evening, but was enjoying it so much I just wore it all day and night. The reviews said it was short. I hoped to order a small to have more tunic effect (I have been wearing closer to a LG so far in some RTR styles), but the only one available was the medium. It was a bit too big but still worked well enough to wear. This is a lovely piece: I would love to buy it in a small. Was perfect for dancing for many hours and kept me cool in the warmer daytime. The fabric is gorgeous.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Julee's reviews
August 15th, 2024
cute breezy dress

great dress for a summer dinner date. the colors are pretty and it's a good length if you are a shorter person.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Tracy's reviews
June 21st, 2024
great dress

I got lots of compliments, the colors were great, fit was perfect

Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 175lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 24th, 2024
Pretty and Lightweight

Nice fabric and very flowy. Great option for wearing outdoors in the summer. It is quite boxy, but that is just the style of the dress. Be aware it is pretty short! I'm only 5'1 and it was short on me so I can imagine if you're tall this dress would be extremely short. Cute overall!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Evelyn's reviews
March 31st, 2024
Love!

Simple. Comfortable. Colorful. Pretty. I wore this multiple times and loved how easy it was

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 40D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 225lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
December 27th, 2023
Perfect Fall Dress

Got a ton of compliments! Loved the neckline.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 40H
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Shanterra's reviews
October 14th, 2023
A little short but oh so cute

Loved this dress! Wore it to run and then took it on vacation. Soooo many compliments! Cute! Fun! Flirty!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 124lbs
Browse Georgia's reviews
September 23rd, 2023
Comfy and cute

Easy breezy dress, great length sand not too much material.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Ivelisse's reviews
September 15th, 2023
wonderful dress for lots of different activities

can dress it up or even down, extremely versatile!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
September 12th, 2023
Easy day dress

perfect for transition to fall

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Judy's reviews
August 12th, 2023
Great Weekend Dress

I wore it to brunch with girlfriends several times and to a museum day as well. Light, comfy and great for hot summer days. It is short if you are tall, but not too short.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Kristin's reviews
August 11th, 2023
Perfect summer dress!

Nice lightweight flirty summer dress. Loved the color. Great flowy fit. Not too short. Wore it to work and also as weekend day dress. Loved it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Apple
Browse Danielle's reviews
August 8th, 2023
LOVE this dress

Wore this multiple times, would definitely keep it if it weren't so expensive. Beautiful print, got tons of compliments from both strangers and friends. The fit is somewhat loose/boxy, which is perfect for my frame. Plenty of room in the bust and waist probably could have even sized down. There are a lot of dresses that basically look like this, but the split collar makes this dress unique: The stiffness of the fabric and the way the elastic is used create more structure in the collar whether open or closed. The split dips pretty low so I wore a bralette (over my bra) in some situations, and sometimes closed the hook-and-eye closure at the top to create a neat, narrow keyhole. Can easily be dressed up or down, perfect for most things!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Browse Gwendolyn's reviews
July 19th, 2023
MUST RENT

Light, airy and versatile for summer - can be dressed up or down! I wore it to a business casual event with the clasps closed at the top, and then wore it to drinks with friends with the clause undone making a deep, flatter v-neck Almost kept this one - it’s simple but it’s that good!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
July 12th, 2023
Such a fun dress

Perfect fit, totally fun dress. Got lots of compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Apple
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
July 22nd, 2025
Easy summer floral

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 202lbs
Browse Sylvia's reviews
August 27th, 2024
This is my personality in a dress

Basic with a splash of color, I loved it.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Runs big

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 179lbs
Browse Raquel rahman's reviews
July 30th, 2025
Short but great

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
July 21st, 2025
Perfect

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
July 5th, 2025
Loved it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Marcia's reviews
July 10th, 2024
Love love love!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Tracy's reviews
June 5th, 2024
Great Dress

Fun, great fit. Wore it twice!

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