Manuela Apron Dress

Sea New York

4.5
(155 Reviews)

Product Details

Southwestern-inspired embroidery pops against this white cotton tie back apron dress by Sea New York.

Materials and Measurements

Black embroidered cotton blend (87% Cotton, 13% Linen). Hourglass. Sleeveless. Crewneck. Back zipper closure. 49" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 00-12

Model is 5'9.5 and wearing a size 2

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (155)  

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
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 158lbs
Browse Whitney stanford's reviews
May 15th, 2025
Love

Embroidery so stunning and loved how comfortable it was.

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 10th, 2025
Just Right

Perfect for a day exploring Honolulu's Foster Botanical Garden and Chinatown.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34AA
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
June 25th, 2025
The fabric relaxes and it’s the coziest dress.

When I first received this, it felt slightly tight, but then as the fabric relaxed, it became so comfortable and I honestly didn’t wanna take this off. My husband loves it on me and I would wear it every day.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
November 28th, 2024
Great summer dress

Something special for summer weather. The back ties are adjustable and the skirt is elastic in the back making a forgiving and moveable piece.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Melissa's reviews
August 20th, 2024
LOVE this dress!

Wore this on vacation in Tuscany. So comfortable and lightweight. Loved this dress so much!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Racquel's reviews
April 9th, 2024
You're Gonna Love It!

You could wear this vacation, day outing, brunch, date, or a party. Super cute, quality, and unique.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Avery's reviews
June 11th, 2023
Great date night dress

Material is fairly thick but the open back makes it summer friendly

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Jessie's reviews
July 8th, 2025
Unique

Really loved this dress - it was really unique and got a lot of compliments. Definitely needed a bit of a press when it arrived, but it was very comfortable.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Preeya 's reviews
May 6th, 2025
Vacation dress

Wore this in mexico, it was so fun but caution that it is not lined so you'll need to wear light undergarments or a slip

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kaci's reviews
April 10th, 2025
Fun and flattering

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Cameron's reviews
March 24th, 2025
Versatile dress!

True to size and so flattering! Wore as a rodeo look. Got tons of compliments all night!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Browse Kristin's reviews
November 2nd, 2024
Felt Unique

Although it's linen, it traveled well and was easy to iron.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
00
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32AA
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 114lbs
Browse Hilary's reviews
October 4th, 2024
Cute and artsy!

True to size and adjustable! Comfy and so many compliments

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Jordan's reviews
September 27th, 2024
Fun cutouts, super comfy

Loved this dress, breezy on a hot day, can wear without a bra.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Emma's reviews
September 21st, 2024
Beautiful Summer Dress

I got a million compliments on this dress, the details are vestigial l beautiful. Note that it is open back and sides. I would have preferred sides covered, but still a great dress.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Nancy's reviews
September 15th, 2024
Cute for vacation

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
July 23rd, 2025
Adorable with a little bit of sexy in the back

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 187lbs
Browse Charlie's reviews
May 22nd, 2025
Gorgeous!

This is so much more gorgeous than it looks in the reviews. It is adjustable and fit amazingly. I will rent this again. It was perfect for a formal party and also just wearing on the town.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 143lbs
Browse Lindsey rai's reviews
September 17th, 2024
Brunch date perfection

Great fit, no bra needed, just enough skin to still be cute without being too much. I loved it and so did my date.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Ellen's reviews
September 8th, 2024
The Most Complimented Dress Ever

This is my second time renting this dress, wore it through Napa on a day of wine tours and it is the most compliments I have ever received. Comfortable and cute!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
August 25th, 2024
Summer date dress or cover up

The reviews do not lie. Though you can’t wear this anywhere- given the multiple back and side reveals, it’s flattering, striking and a dress you’ll be tempted to buy. Will definitely rent again

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
July 8th, 2024
Comfy and perfect for a date!

I would rent this again! Fit perfect.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Kelsey's reviews
June 28th, 2024
Lots of compliments

It can be dressed up or dressed down. I wore it to a jazz concert as an alternative to a LBD. Very complimentary to a pear figure

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jess's reviews
June 23rd, 2024
LOVE this dress

Compliments galore. Fit great, was comfortable, and a great summer dress for hot nights. The fabric is a bit see through on the bottom and it came wrinkly but both were manageable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32AA
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Lenna's reviews
June 6th, 2024
I loved this dress and got so many compliments

Tie back helped me wear this dress braless.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Maureen's reviews
May 21st, 2024
Perfect

Love this dress - I’ve rented it multiple times now. Just the perfect fit that you can dress up or down

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Miree's reviews
May 20th, 2024
Wish I could keep it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Alexandra's reviews
January 22nd, 2024
The perfect vacation dress

Wish I had bought it! Fit was perfect and the vibe was spot on for Mexico. It did wrinkle but I steamed it before packing and it did ok! Love this dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 6' 1"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 22nd, 2023
easy sundress

Loved this dress! The top is a little bare, so it’s probably better for flat-chested girls.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Cristela's reviews
October 14th, 2023
Beautiful dress

It fit comfortably and definitely eye turning

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 108lbs
Browse Juliette's reviews
September 12th, 2023
Very cute

Loved this, fit perfectly

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kathie's reviews
September 7th, 2023
Perfection!! Ulla is Amazing

Such a beautiful dress, beautiful fabric and design. Fits perfectly without a bra needed…. So many compliments!! And pockets!! Loved this!! The back is as pretty as the front!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 147lbs
Browse Breland's reviews
September 2nd, 2023
Super cute, unique design

This dress is interesting, modest in the front with a lot of back and sides showing. You can’t wear a bra, but the design holds your chest in place so no bra needed. The fabric is not thin but a bit see thru, nude undergarments required. Has pockets!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Whitni's reviews
August 19th, 2023
Size Down

The 0 fit but the elastic waistband hung low instead of taught. The 00 wasn’t available so that was on me. It’s a great, structured dress that is perfect for petites! No need to wear heels, for once. The cotton was heavier, but I am glad that it was because otherwise it may have been see through. Definitely have someone around to tie the bows In the back for you….I struggled with that. The embroidered detailing, along with the sleeves, were all details that I loved.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
August 10th, 2023
So many compliments

Perfect in every way. Didn't have to wear anything under it except nude underwear and it was totally fine. Wore it on a HOT day in Mexico and it was breezy and light while still having structure. The only negative is that you can't wear it twice around the same people because it is such a statement.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Aika's reviews
August 5th, 2023
Striking and subtly sexy

The open back gives it an oomph and it has pockets!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jackie's reviews
August 4th, 2023
love

comfy, fit well, not revealing. good quality fabric felt expensive, thought it was really pretty almost bought!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Brianne's reviews
August 2nd, 2023
Understated class

The embroidery on this dress makes it so unique. I liked the two ties in the back. I felt covered but showed a little skin. The dress was a bit wrinkly, but it came right out with a quick press. The material was perfect for a hot summer day in the sun.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Irene's reviews
July 26th, 2023
MAGIC

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 30DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Lauryn 's reviews
July 3rd, 2023
Compliments galore!

Maybe my favorite wedding outfit to date! I felt incredibly beautiful and the dress fit great! I got a size 4 because that’s all that was available, but I would have preferred a 2 for a tighter fit in the chest/waist.

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