Tatum Cowl Back Maxi Dress

Shona Joy

4.5
(58 Reviews)

Product Details

The Shona Joy Tatum Cowl Back Maxi Dress turns heads with its sleek drape and dramatic back detail. Style it with delicate earrings and a low bun to highlight the open back.

Materials and Measurements

Red Satin (58% Lenzing™ ECOVERO™, 42% Viscose). Gown. Boat Neck. Sleeveless. Tie closure. Shoulder to hemline length: 59". Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: AU 4P - AU 18R

The model is wearing a size AU 8L.

Sizes P Length: 56"
Sizes R Length: 58"
Sizes L Length: 61"

  • Slim fit - size up - no zipper closure
  • Designed to skim the body
  • Open back with asymmetrical cowl
  • Tie details on back
  • Medium weight, non-stretchy woven

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (58)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
10P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Sheena's reviews
October 15th, 2025
Sexy back

You have to pull this over your head (no zipper!!) but the red satin moves well and the back is REALLY good. Needed sticky boobs but the ties are surprisingly effective and I could dance well in it without worrying about anything crazy happening. The dress does get a looser over the night but that didn’t bother me too much…rent it!

Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 8th, 2025
LOVE!

I am so happy I went with this dress!! It was perfect! Fit like a GLOVE. I chose AUS6 and the back up was a AUS8. The size up actually fit me perfectly. I would recommend getting your true size and one size up just in case. Returning was a breeze, just took it into the closest UPS to the wedding venue and done! Overall very happy with this company and the back up (one size bigger) they provided because it ended up being perfect! Will be renting from them in the future!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 30DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 127lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
July 21st, 2025
The perfect dress. Wore to black tie. So many compliments

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 143lbs
Browse Ashley's reviews
June 4th, 2025
Gala ready

It fit amazing, looks great on & a lot of compliments

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 4' 11"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 139lbs
Browse Andrea's reviews
May 18th, 2025
Showstopper

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Malece's reviews
May 12th, 2025
stunning!!!

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
14L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 20th, 2025
Gorgeous and comfortable

I ordered this dress to wear to a fall wedding. I was a little worried about having an issue with the ties on the back but they were secure and the arm holes prevent any true mishaps. The dress was super flattering. I am normally a size 8 and sized up to a 10L/AUS14. I probably could have worn the AUS 12 but the ties make it pretty forgiving on sizing.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Jane's reviews
October 19th, 2025
Flattering fit

Only annoying thing is there is no zipper so it’s hard to get off but loved this dress - simple and pretty

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
October 15th, 2025
It was … so perfect

Incredible wedding guest dress!!!!! Fits exactly as expected and quality is so so so good. If you’re thinking about it just do it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Carlin's reviews
October 2nd, 2025
Love!

Perfect dress. So many compliments and so flattering!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Ashley's reviews
September 30th, 2025
Business in the front, party in the back!

Loved this dress. I am 5’-6”, 128 lbs. I ordered a (US) size 2 long and size 6 regular, (there wasn’t a lot of size options left last minute). Ended up wearing the 2 and it fit well! I could have worn the 6 as well, it just may have been slightly more material at the top. It also did not feel super open at the back to the point where it felt uncomfortable around coworkers. Material is thicker than you might think! You just need some sticky boobs and you’re good 👍

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Tatum's reviews
September 16th, 2025
Great for weddings

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 27th, 2025
Felt great!

Even with a herniated disc and not able to stand straight, I felt stunning in this dress! It was comfortable and a great fit. Would definitely rent again

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Kelly's reviews
August 20th, 2025
Obsessed

I got sooo many compliments on this dress, I love it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 129lbs
Browse Abigail 's reviews
August 20th, 2025
STUNNING & CLASSY

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 20th, 2025
SO hot!!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Dee's reviews
August 19th, 2025
Sexy but not too much

Reviews were right that it the sizing is pretty off, so I sized up and it fit perfectly! I was comfortable all night and got so many compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 38A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 182lbs
Browse Casey's reviews
August 16th, 2025
Beautiful & Comfortable

I got so many compliments on this dress! I rented both the 14R Long and the 16R Regular; I went with the 14R Long. My only knock is that the dress isn’t as long as I thought despite renting a long. However given my height, it may be the correct length on someone shorter. There’s room to breathe and I felt great dancing. The material is not stretchy, though, so if you have a larger chest or middle area, consider sizing up for extra room.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Tara's reviews
July 16th, 2025
Got so many compliments!

This dress is beautiful and comfortable!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Tiff's reviews
July 16th, 2025
Rent this dress!!

I rented this for a charity ball and it was a HIT! Received compliments all night. The material is silky and was very comfortable to move/dance around in. It’s such a great option for a formal event!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 116lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
June 30th, 2025
Gorgina

Stunning. It’s a little low in the back for shapewear. The regular size was perfect length for petites. If you are between sizes, size up cause you gotta wiggle in and out of it. Loved

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Julia's reviews
June 24th, 2025
Va va voom

This is a sexy dress! More formal than I was expecting, but better to be overdressed :) A bit long, but dresses usually are on me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Xheni's reviews
June 4th, 2025
Made me look like a mermaid

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Ariel's reviews
May 27th, 2025
Stunning

I feel like I’m going to skew data, I rented this for my daughter who is normally a size 6 so ignore my stats…but this dress is gorgeous! I was over the moon excited to find her prom dress to pop into my normal rental for $31 instead of spending $$$$ on a dress that would never see the light of day again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Denise's reviews
May 22nd, 2025
Super elegant and great fit

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Sabina's reviews
May 16th, 2025
An amazing piece for a formal gala. Very good quality and fits great!

Falls really well on the body

Team RTR
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Megan's reviews
May 14th, 2025
Better for small boob girls

Beware - there's no zipper. So you have to pull on this dress over your head. It worked for me because I'm not as curvy/ busty but can see how it might be challenging to get on. LOVED the back of this dress & it was nice that I could tie the strings to make it more secure even though I didn't wear a bra

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 142lbs
Browse Cara's reviews
May 9th, 2025
Stunning!

This was so pretty on, the back is gorgeous. It is both classy and sexy. It was not the easiest to get on over my hips, but once I was in it, it was very comfortable. I'm between a 4/6 and ordered the 6 which was perfect.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Lilli's reviews
June 10th, 2025
Beautiful red silky

great dress - got 3 compliments from girlies on the street within a min of stepping outside

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
September 10th, 2025
Size up

I’m glad I followed the size guide and went larger than my usual size - I wore the size 8 (with the 6 as backup) and even the 8 was snug/a little tricky to get on as this dress doesn’t have zippers but fit comfortably once I got it over my head. Also, length was a little short for me in heels. I didn’t hate it but it didn’t wow me either, though overall it was a great wedding guest dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Cynthia's reviews
August 28th, 2025
Not flattering on me

This dress would be great if you’re very fit. It’s an open back and was definitely not for me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
May 12th, 2025
holy-tiny-dress-proportions-moly

Rented this for my brother’s upcoming graduation from USC. Rented in both an AU 8 & AU 10 and I could not get the 8 over my hips, and the 10 made me look like a bad mail order knockoff of Kim K. I know AUS brands run super small, so I sized up, but if you have even the slightest smidge of hips good luck to you. I re-ordered in AU 12 and 14 so we shall see how those fit but wow- renter be warned. There were no reviews posted when I placed the order, and I cried when I saw the 10 on myself. Not the look I was going for, to say the least aha

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 30DDD/E
Weight: 114lbs
Browse Sophie's reviews
May 16th, 2025
Pretty, a little hard to get on

There is no zipper so it is a little hard to get on since the waist is also narrow. I had to pull it on from overheard.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4P
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32B
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Ruwandi's reviews
October 20th, 2025
Loved it!

Obsessed with this dress and would rent again. Feels great for a black tie / formal wedding. Only thing I didn't love is it didn't have a zipper so not as easy to get on / off. Also a good dress for the shorter gals

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Juyeon's reviews
May 31st, 2025
Fit perfect

Great to show off back!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
May 30th, 2025
Beautiful dress

Draped very nicely with enough fastenings that the backless shape was not at all a problem. It would definitely rent again!

Size worn:
14L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
May 28th, 2025
Beautiful and elegant

Perfect fit - complemented curves beautifully without being too tight. 5’8” and was a perfect length and able to wear kitten heels to keep comfortable all night long. Would recommend ✨

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Caroline 's reviews
May 16th, 2025
Gorgeous

No zipper though so is deff a snug fit

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Petite
Browse Anne-marie's reviews
June 9th, 2025
Stunning

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
May 20th, 2025
Gorgeous

Beautiful red dress for gala.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

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