Ariana Gown

Sau Lee

$525 original retail
5
(96 Reviews)

Product Details

This velvet kimono style dress by Sau Lee is elegance personified with a thigh-high slit and satin notions.

Materials and Measurements

Black velvet (95% Polyester, 5% Spandex). Mermaid. Sleeveless. Mock neck. Back button closure. See size and fit notes for length measurements. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-12. Three lengths available. Petite measures 56" from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights under 5'2"), Regular measures 58'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'2''-5'6''), Long measures 61'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'7''-5'11'').

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

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Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 138lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 11th, 2025
perfect elegant but sexy look for black tie wedding

Loved the way this dress fit my curves and I could wear a bra!

Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 9th, 2025
the perfect dress

so comfortable and stretchy — super flattering for larger-chested gals (as I am). I felt amazing the whole night!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Monique's reviews
February 2nd, 2025
Perfect for a black tie event

Loved this dress for a winter black-tie wedding! The velvet felt high quality, and the fit is flattering. The high slit adds just the right amount of edge without being too much. I’m 5’5” and wore 3-inch heels, and the length was perfect. For reference, I have a 36” chest, 29.5” waist, and 39” hips, and the size 6 fit perfectly. Definitely a great pick for a classy, timeless look!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Heidi's reviews
December 17th, 2024
Yes, please!

This dress served! Extremely comfortable, great velvet material, no need for shapewear or a bra! I received many compliments and felt pretty in this dress. It was a little long (love to order a long when I can, but this was much longer than most dresses).

Size worn:
0P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Browse Mary's reviews
December 10th, 2024
Loved it!

Fit perfectly, if not just a tiny bit long. Didn't have to wear a bra which is a plus! Received lots of comments. Classic and comfortable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
June 19th, 2024
You will be complimented all night

Gorgeous gown that’s really flattering and tucks in at all the right places. Even though the dress has a conservative high collar, it’s still very sexy with a side slit. The fabric is rich and super high quality as well. Everyone was asking where I got my dress from.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Madison's reviews
June 11th, 2024
Loved it!

So many compliments!!! It wasn’t too heavy of a dress which was nice too

Size worn:
8L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Betty's reviews
December 28th, 2023
Perfect for a black tie winter wedding!

This dress was a hit! I got lots of compliments and it was a perfect dress for a black tie winter wedding. The slit is quite high but stays in tact. I am 5’9 and wore 4 inch heels and the dress skimmed the floor, it was just right!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Mary ellen's reviews
November 11th, 2023
Chic & different & CLASSY

Got the most compliments ever at a gala all night. So classy and so chic

Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Brandi's reviews
June 26th, 2023
Gorgeous show stopper dress!

I wore this dress to a formal all black event. The dress fit perfectly. It hugged me in all the right places and I received tons of compliments! The slit wasn’t too high or low it was perfect!

Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Apple
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 1st, 2023
I received so many compliments on this dress, it was truly stunning.

The fabric is stretchy, so I felt comfortable all night. I am an apple shaped 36 DDD and a size 10-12 normally, but the chest area was the only place that I had slight resistance zipping up (totally fine though). I wish this dress came in bigger sizes because I would say I am mid size and this is the largest size.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Christine 's reviews
February 26th, 2023
Fits nicely- the slit is pretty high.

Loved this dress!

Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Cassie's reviews
June 10th, 2025
Elegant and Fun

The dress fit me like a glove. I got compliments on it and felt good in the dress. I’m quite chestie so I was worried about side boob but it was ok. Loved the slit, and the fabric was soft but not too heavy.

Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 9th, 2025
Great for a party

I rented this for a formal masquerade work party and it was beautiful! I'm am 5'7'' 155lb and ordered an 8 and 10. Both fit, the 8 a litte tight and looked cute and more curvy and the 10 a little loose but more comfortable. I wanted to be more comfortable so went with the 10

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 14th, 2025
Comfortable and well fitting

Beautiful dress. Very flattering on and the materiel has a bit of stretch and enough weight that it forms to your frame well. This dress does have a pretty high leg slit that shows when you walk but it’s not so high that I felt exposed. The neck fit comfortably and wasn’t tight. I was very comfortable in this dress through the event and felt beautiful!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 129lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
February 19th, 2025
So comfortable and flattering

I wore this to a formal event and loved it. It’s probably one of my top dresses I’ve ever worn. The velvet is soft and warm for a winter or fall event. The fabric is stretchy so you don’t feel like a sausage. I would definitely rent again.

Size worn:
2P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Petite
Browse RTR Member's reviews
February 12th, 2025
Perfect formal winter dress

Received so many complements and was the perfect length with 2 inch heels!

Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 11th, 2024
Love this dress!!!

Easily the most comfortable dress that I’ve ever worn to a winter black-tie wedding! Got so many compliments on it through out the night, I would definitely rent this item again - it’s a beautiful gown and perfect for any formal event or fall/winter wedding.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Chloe's reviews
December 4th, 2024
beautiful, unique dress!!

fits true to size. loved the collar and the high slit. very soft and comfortable. perfect for a black tie wedding or formal event.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Alicia 's reviews
November 14th, 2024
Nice fit. Length was good.

Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Molly's reviews
November 5th, 2024
Great dress

An absolute 10 out of 10

Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 28A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Veronica's reviews
October 19th, 2024
Favorite gown I’ve ever worn!!

Fit perfectly!! It was so comfortable, very elegant and fun- I felt so glamorous and unique in this dress; received a number of compliments all night long. Pro tip: wear your hair up when you wear this dress, it enhances the impact of the dress and makes you SHINE.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 28DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 179lbs
Browse Avery's reviews
October 13th, 2024
Rented twice now

My favorite dress I’ve ever rented from RTR. This is my 2nd time renting it, and I’m still just as obsessed even though I’m 2 sizes down from the last time I rented it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Petite
Browse Rebecca's reviews
September 19th, 2024
Fit perfect and comfortable all night

Loved this dress it was perfect for the occasion

Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Christina's reviews
April 25th, 2024
RENT THIS DRESS!!

This dress was so perfect for a formal grad school ball. I ordered the 4R and the 6L. The 4 fit my body better but came off the ground a little more than I liked in my 4 inch heels. The 6 was slightly looser fitting but not in a way that was noticeable or uncomfortable and gave the flowy look I was going for. This dress was so comfortable and easy to wear and I received so many compliments! Highly recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Al's reviews
April 11th, 2024
Loved the quality. Fits just right

Loved it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Zc's reviews
April 2nd, 2024
Elegant dress

Got tons of compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Fátima 's reviews
March 26th, 2024
Loved this dress! Gorgeous, great fabric. Makes you look very classy and elegant. Compliments galore

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
January 22nd, 2024
Loved the dress- not for short girls!

I loved this dress and got compliments on it all night long. I’m 5’1 and had 3.75inch heels on and it was still was too long! I ended up using temporary hemming tape to make it a functional length.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 6' 1"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Sharla's reviews
January 22nd, 2024
Fits tall ladies

I'm 6'1 and it fit well. Material is beautiful. The dress is elegant and even with the high split, it still looked classy and conservative.

Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 175lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 22nd, 2024
I loved it

I’m normally a 8-10, I wasn’t able to try on the 8 but the 10 fit well. I was able to wear a regular bra with it. It fit well, was flattering and beautiful.

Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 18th, 2024
LOVE this dress

This dress was perfect. I wore it to a winter wedding and loved the velvet look. It was super comfortable and flattering-I got so many compliments on it. Highly recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Tiffany's reviews
January 16th, 2024
perfect for a fall/winter wedding but very asian LOL

Fabric is thick velvet, luxurious feeling and very forgiving and smoothing! Flattering but could also be too formal or too plain/boring in certain contexts. From the back (I didn't fasten it fully at the neck in my pic) it is a bit plain and reminds me of middle school choir dresses. Feels expensive and nice though. My major con was the Asian detailing which I was into at first (and why I chose the dress) but didn't want to wear for this particular event context (I would have been the only Asian person present and felt weird about it) I would definitely rent this again in the future! It's definitely worth it and very flattering. Glad I got to explore this designer too as now I want to see their other stuff! CUSTOMER SERVICE REVIEW: a few days before my order shipped I got an email saying they couldn't fulfill the backup size "because it was returned late by the previous customer or did not pass our quality assurance check." HOWEVER, customer service was awesome and super responsive and quick to help me find a backup in a different style (this one) that was also included in the same order which arrived on time still! I actually ended up wearing neither dress as this dress wasn't fitting the vibes of the wedding but I plan on ordering that one again in the future! Customer service was awesome and refunded me store credit.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
December 11th, 2023
Bought it !

Absolutely stunning piece, well made and moves beautifully. Flattering for my hip width, which is greater than my chest/shoulders.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36F
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Sabrina's reviews
November 8th, 2023
Need to rent again!

Got to wear a real (non-strapless bra) to a wedding for once!!! I’ve got a long torso and shorter legs (25”ish inseam) and I thought the slit was EXACTLY RIGHT. I wore it with three inch heels and it was still just sort of grazing the floor. Not a super heavy material— heavy enough to fall but not drag you— very breathable material, which was great for dancing. The details like the buttons are so so beautiful— got compliments all night! My only regret was not getting better pictures to remember it by!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 163lbs
Browse Lindsey's reviews
October 9th, 2023
If only I had the money

This is an awesome dress. I’m someone who doesn’t usually like to rewear items for formal occasions (it’s too fun to find something new) but this is a dress I could see myself wearing again. The velvet was beautiful quality. Well made garment—didn’t even need a bra or shape wear underneath which is rare in formal gowns. I’m a size 8/10 with larger bust (36D) and more narrow hips. The 8 fit just the way I wanted/more slim through the hips. The 10 also would’ve worked. Overall great dress, trying to convince myself I don’t need to purchase, but getting harder by the minute

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Anna's reviews
June 21st, 2023
black tie wedding

So happy I rented this dress! I received compliments all night long about this dress. I typically wear a 4 but I have broad shoulders, so I sized up to the 6 and it was perfect. As others said, the slit is high, but I wore a pair of black fitted shorts underneath and had no issues.

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Georgina's reviews
April 30th, 2023
Beautiful dress- very flattering. Worn to a black tie gala.

As mentioned-slit is very high but I wore short black fitted workout shorts under and they worked great. Elegant dress for any black tie occasion. I am 5’3 -ordered the regular length and wore 3” heels. The length was perfect!

Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Browse Caroline 's reviews
April 21st, 2023
Great dress for black tie

Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 17th, 2023
Great dress! Lots of compliments!

Ordered a 6R and 8R as backup. I am usually a 4-6 in dresses and the 6 fit great. Paired with strappy 3 inch heels and length was perfect.

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