Ester Dress

retrofête

4.5
(128 Reviews)

Product Details

We are loving the scarf inspired tie-back top on this elegant halter gown by retrofête. Let the stunning neckline shine when you add glittering statement earrings to finish the formal look.

Materials and Measurements

Brown satin (76% Acetate, 24% Polyester). A-line. Sleeveless. Halter neck. Side zipper closure. 7.5" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XL

3 lengths available from shoulder to hemline. Petite measures 56" Regular measures 58" Long measures 61."

Model is 5'9 and wearing a size Small.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (128)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
December 10th, 2024
beautiful dress!

dress fit perfectly! the only thing is the back and the straps around your neck tie - there is no zipper or buttons. I had to retie the straps several times throughout the night

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLP
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 170lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 8th, 2025
gorgeous chocolate dress

I loved it the moment I put it on, I felt so pretty and sexy in it! It’s a 1-piece dress that gives the illusion of 2 pieces so it gives good coverage on the belly area and isn’t tight, and I felt comfortable to eat to my heart‘s content. I had to use boob tape for the open back, and that worked fine. Honestly, the back was a little loose even when tying it as tight as I could, so I think a L would’ve been perfect. 10/10 would recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Angelica's reviews
April 24th, 2025
10/10

So stunning, fit great because you can adjust how tight to tie it. Got a million compliments !

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 27th, 2024
Obsessed with this one

I wore this to a black tie wedding and got so many compliments! I loved this dress it was extremely flattering. I ordered the medium and large and I wore the medium. The only downside was tying the back a couple times throughout the night but wasn’t a bother to me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Victoria's reviews
August 6th, 2024
Flattering and sexy!

Had to readjust the back tie a few times but other than that, super flattering and timeless dress. Got tons of compliments!

Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 3rd, 2024
Fit perfectly

Lovely color and material, doesnt wrinkle and fit perfectly

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Sophie's reviews
July 25th, 2024
Stunning

Such a beautiful dress, feels so well made and elegant. Wore for a black tie event and was perfect

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Browse Gina's reviews
June 24th, 2024
Beautiful color, great gown!

Wore for a formal destination wedding. Color was a deep chocolate hue. The ties make it adjustable so it was a great fit even though I have broad shoulders. Very comfortable to move in and the material is a thick satin type. Had to wear sticky nip covers as I don’t think a bra would be possible. Only complaint is that the length is inconsistent between each piece. I rented the LR (twice!), XLR, and LL and all of them had different lengths - some much shorter so I suspect someone hemmed them. I’m 5’7” for reference and wore 3.5” block heels in the photo. Thankfully the LL was barely passable with my heels!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Shannon's reviews
April 17th, 2024
Elegant and sexy, custom fitted with the ties

This might be my most favorite thing I’ve ever rented. I felt sooo good in this and got so many compliments. The material is so soft and slinky but thick enough to hide underwear lines or any bumps. If you’re between sizes size down because the tie straps really let you customize the look. I’m usually a M but the rear gaped for me and you could see my underwear, luckily for my second size I got a S. I’m 5’8 and the regular was the perfect length for 2.5 inch heels.

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Emma's reviews
April 11th, 2024
beautiful dress!

ended up wearing the small! gorgeous dress. the ties do tend to loosen and need adjusting. no ironing!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Kerri's reviews
March 4th, 2024
Amazing

I loved this dress! I got so many compliments and it was perfect for my friends black tie optional wedding. I’m tall and it didn’t feel too short. Only complaint is that I did find myself retying the dress as few times throughout the night. I wore nipple covers and thank goodness I did because it did shift a bit throughout the night!! Otherwise it was perfect and I highly recommend!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 114lbs
Browse Rondeen's reviews
February 28th, 2024
Love it

Love this dress, EVERYTHING about it was perfect. I wear boobie thingys. Follow me on IG @momdeenx 💕

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Areti's reviews
January 21st, 2024
BUYING THIS

this color is stunning! It is so elegant but most importantly comfy. I was bloated from vacation and drinking and this still made me feel amazing.

Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 17th, 2024
The most elegant dress

The amount of compliments you will receive on this dress is insane it’s so elegant and beautiful, do use fashion tape around the chest though

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Maddy's reviews
January 14th, 2025
GORGGG, sexy and fun

Wore to a winter wedding and it was so fun and sexyyy

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Runs big

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 107lbs
Browse Mallory's reviews
October 23rd, 2024
Loved!!!

So comfy and chic!

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Abby's reviews
September 9th, 2024
Love this dress!

I would absolutely rent this again if I could get it in petite! It was so comfortable and the fabric was really nice - being able to adjust the waist tie was awesome. I managed to have someone tie a double knot on both of the ties that wouldn’t fall down, but they did come undone easily when I tried to tie it myself. Sitting down I felt like I had to adjust the butt area to make sure it wasn’t gaping open (hindsight should’ve used dress tape) but it was perfectly fine when standing, and the top had to be kept up with dress tape otherwise it would’ve sat too low for me because the fabric has weight to it. I think the dress in petite would’ve fit better, but it worked because I have a longer torso and shorter legs. I wore ~2” heels and it was grazing the ground a little, but not uncomfortably so.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Runs big

Waist

Just right

Length

Too Long

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 121lbs
Browse Katy's reviews
August 20th, 2024
Great for a Wedding

Very comfortable and fit well.

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
ML
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Loren's reviews
April 29th, 2024
Loved, had to wear heels

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
July 13th, 2025
My new favorite wedding dress

I attended a more formal outdoors wedding with themed colors being brown and green. This was PERFECT! I absolutely loved this dress, and it was so flattering. I had to re-tie the bottom tie, but my sister did it pretty tight once, and I didn’t tie it again. I WOULD 100% RENT THIS AGAIN

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
May 23rd, 2025
Perfect for a wedding

I worse this dress as a brides maid for my friends wedding and it was stunning! The fabric is satin, but is dark enough that you couldn’t see any water stains. I didn’t even need to steam it! The top and the bottom are also kind of like 2 pieces which makes it super easy to sit down. I wish the ties had been a little longer to make bows, but overall I loved this dress.

Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Alyssa's reviews
May 20th, 2025
Comfortable and sexy

I tend to be a bit more conservative because im a bit bustier and bloat easily. But this really got me feeling mature, sexy, and just fun! It has ties for around the neck and torso, making it more appealing for those who tend to be in between sizes . I’m so happy in comes in a printed version too; will wear for my next event.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 150lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 4th, 2025
Beautiful, quality dress

Fit well, and only had to retie the back once. Worn for over 8 hours! Got so many compliments. Very flattering!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Delaney's reviews
April 2nd, 2025
Black tie winner

Super flattering, perfect for a black tie wedding. I’m 5’6” and it was a perfect length with a 3 inch heel.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
February 2nd, 2025
Got a lot of complements with this dress. Material is great. It just hugs your body right.

The only issue u had was it became loose because of the silky material. So I had to retighten it. However my husband decided to tie it with a hair tie I had and make a bow and it stayed put the rest of the night.

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 12th, 2024
Great Formal Dress

This dress fit just right, I normally wear an S and it was perfect. It is very low cut in the back so make sure to wear the right underwear.

Team RTR
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Abbey's reviews
November 8th, 2024
RTR team review

Get this dress. So flattering and comfortable. It fits well and has a layered feature that’s forgiving around mid section. I did have to re-tie the ties like 5 times throughout the night because they became looser the more I dances around but that’s just due to the silky fabric. Felt great in the dress rent it like now

Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 30th, 2024
Beautiful color, thick fabric, not sheer

Definitely get dress tape

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
October 25th, 2024
Actually obsessed with this dress

Perfect, wish I owned it

Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 4' 11"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 24th, 2024
Girlies… This dress is perfect for a wedding

Wore this dress to a wedding and got a ton of compliments! I order a S and a XS because I wasn’t sure what size would fit. I’m 4’11 and 26in waist. The S fit perfect and it was very comfortable to wear. Only negative is that I didn’t tie the back correctly and it kept coming loose while I was dancing.

Size worn:
XSL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 124lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 18th, 2024
Obsessed

Absolutely loved this dress, felt so beautiful in it. The fit was perfect aside from it being a little long, but I opted for the long length as it was all that was available. I agree with other reviewers that the fabric is slippery, so triple tying is necessary for the neck and back ties. Double sided tape is handy as well. I was also able to wear a strapless bra with this by securing the ties around the bra back!

Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 16th, 2024
The dress fit perfectly. I got so many compliments on it. I’m 5’7” 170 and a Large fit just right.

Size worn:
SP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Cassie's reviews
September 15th, 2024
Amazing dress!

The perfect wedding guest dress! Since it ties in the back, you can adjust it to fit perfectly. Very flattering and comfortable to wear all night.

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 21st, 2024
SO MANY COMPLIMENTS

This was the best dress I’ve ever worn. Absolutely loved it.

Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Taleah's reviews
June 19th, 2024
THE BEST DRESS!

I have a pretty awkward build since I’m quite petite waist/hip wise but have a LARGE athletic back that makes it hard to find dresses that fit my waist/hips but don’t squeeze the life out of lats! This dress was perfect!! I ordered a SR and XSR for back up and ended up wearing the XS! The small was a bit baggy in the back, but the XS gave me shape on my hips and still enough coverage on the chest! Even with the ties loosening throughout the night, if you have quite a small chest like myself, you’ll be fine. Rent this dress!!!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
ML
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Athena's reviews
June 18th, 2024
So good

Size worn:
MP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Danielle's reviews
June 17th, 2024
Sleek!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
May 24th, 2024
LOVED!!

This dress was gorgeous, such a pretty color and made me feel so pretty the entire night! Like the other reviews say, being silky, you have to tie the ties tight, otherwise they’ll come undone and have to keep retrying the dress. Would definitely rent again though! Also, the long size was a great length for me at 6’0”!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Meghan's reviews
May 7th, 2024
Loved this dress!

Loved this dress! I got so many compliments! I would recommend ensuring the back is tied tightly, at the end of dancing all night I was slightly worried about the sides. However it never moved!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Saranda's reviews
May 4th, 2024
Literally OBSESSED!

Omg this dress was beyond stunning!! The color was gorgeous, it fits like a glove and I got a million compliments!

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