Celsey Velvet Column Gown

Shoshanna

4.5
(315 Reviews)

Product Details

Elegant and understated, this richly textured Shoshanna gown features a V-neck, subtly puffed shoulders and a flattering Empire waist.

Materials and Measurements

Navy velvet (90% Polyester, 10% Spandex). Gowns. V-neck. Long sleeve. Side zipper closure. Made in USA of imported materials. See size and fit notes for length measurements.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-16. Two lengths available. Regular measures 58'' from shoulder to hemline (recommended for heights 5'2''-5'6''), Long measures 61'' from shoulder to hemline (recommended for heights 5'7''-5'11'').

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Size worn:
4P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 3rd, 2025
Was a wedding in Feb was comfortable with cooler weather

Needed the boob tape. Wore with no bra. Fit perfect.

Size worn:
10L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 152lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 20th, 2025
Winter winner

Worn to a wedding & would easily rent again for any other dressy event this season. I ordered the long based on reviews & description and was pleased with where it hit wearing a standard heel. Even barefoot it was not touching the floor. There was a slight gapping of fabric on my lower back that was more noticeable in my usual size 8 fit but less so in the backup size 10. Was able to wear a regular bra & smooth panty making this an even bigger winner!

Size worn:
10L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 168lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
December 31st, 2024
it is low cut but with a good bra it is perfect

perfect to wear to a wedding or a black tie event

Size worn:
4R
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Julia's reviews
December 20th, 2024
Classy and comfortable!

Almost too good to be true - I was so comfortable in this dress yet felt like a million bucks. Endless compliments all night!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Macy's reviews
November 23rd, 2024
Gorgeous Holiday Dress

I wore this to a Christmas Gala. It fits all the right places, and the length is perfect for us short girls (I’m 5’1 and wore a small heel and it was perfect).

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Claire's reviews
December 17th, 2023
Super comfy show stopper!!

Great for a December wedding! Super comfortable, form fitting, may not be ideal for women with larger busts! (I’m a 36A and it fit me perfectly) The slit was a little higher than expected, but with tights and closes toe shoes I had 0 complaints! I was getting compliments all night!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Kirsten's reviews
December 7th, 2023
Perfect dress for a winter wedding. Very comfortable, fit beautifully.

You do need a low-cut bra, and while I wore a piece of shapewear to smooth over my hips and belly, I did have to cut the “shorts” off because otherwise it was visible through the front slit. I would absolutely wear this dress again- very soft, stretchy, gorgeous color and lots of compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 173lbs
Browse Brianna's reviews
November 12th, 2023
Great Dress for Cool Weather

Dress is great! Hides the tummy. I am 5’11” and the regular length was long enough. My backup dress was a 12 L and I don’t think it was more than half an inch longer than regular. If you have very large breasts, it may not fit well on top. I’m 36D and they barely fit into dress with an appropriate amount of cleavage. It is a beautiful blue color!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36F
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Maura's reviews
November 7th, 2023
Luxe velvet stunner

Beautiful velvet dress for a winter wedding. Rich dark blue color. Fairly low cut, gorgeous center slit. Velvet ribbing is flattering and smoothing. Shaping enhances hourglass figure.

Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 158lbs
Browse Dr. lynn marie's reviews
October 21st, 2023
Incredibly comfortable and elegant.

True to size.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Sara's reviews
May 6th, 2023
Blue velvet elegance

Sized up as I usually do in Soshanna: perfect through rib cage that way. Length great, slit did not trouble me; it is a deep neckline plunge, which I like, but you do need to be ready!

Size worn:
4L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 6th, 2023
Classy and sexy

I was the MC for an orchestra concert. This was the perfect classy/sexy gown. Easy and comfy to wear, a little challenging to zip but I managed without assistance. Got MANY compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Staci's reviews
December 26th, 2022
Get THIS one

You can see from the other reviews how popular this dress is and understand why. It’s a beautiful deep blue color, stretchy and very comfy. I loved it as did everyone I was with.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Tiffany's reviews
November 21st, 2022
Plunging neckline

MyGot a lot of compliments and wore it with Lizzos yizzy body shaper so everything was sucked it. FYI be aware that it has a low neckline… oops

Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 146lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 28th, 2022
Comfortable and Stylish

Got so many compliments. This dress was perfect! I'm usually between a 6-8 but I've gained a decent amount of weight (thank you, Covid) so I was stressing about this event but the 8 fit wonderfully.

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Iesha's reviews
June 7th, 2022
I wore this for the Miss New York Pageant and received so many compliments!

This fit just right. I was scared it would be too long for me, Im 5'4", but with my 4 inch heels it was just the right length. Absolutely in love with it and it shaped my body just right !

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Hilary's reviews
May 4th, 2022
Perfect dress for formal event!

Very comfortable and fit well! Probably even better for smaller chest ladies but still worked well for me (34D). True to size! Looks much better in person for sure. A+++

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Dayna's reviews
March 22nd, 2022
Comfortable, flattering dress that I felt great in

The exterior fabric feels very luxe with a nice amount of stretch, so it was quite comfortable all night. The dress hugs your curves nicely, with a graceful drape but not lots of material. The V neck is very low cut, but I was able to wear a stick-on bra with it. The length was perfect with 2" heels. I felt like the dress needed a little embellishment at the waist, so I added the gold-tone chain belt (as I had seen someone on RTR before me do. Thanks for the great idea.) Got lots of compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Melanie's reviews
February 22nd, 2022
Gorgeous color

The fabric is stretchy. It's so comfortable. I've rented multiple times.

Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
December 12th, 2021
This dress was divine and SO much better looking than online photos from RTR! A total hit. Loved it!

Fit SO well. I loved everything about it!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Monica's reviews
April 14th, 2025
Classy & Comfy

Wore this to a charity gala & loved it! Great fit & so soft, stretchy & comfortable!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
April 1st, 2025
Perfect for a Wedding!

It was a little big around the waist but the velvet was so comfy! It was so easy to move and dance in.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Lorena 's reviews
January 29th, 2025
Felt amazing

Loved this dress, very comfortable to wear, sexy and sophisticated at the same time

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Jess's reviews
November 5th, 2024
perfect fit

perfect for a fall wedding. the color

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 178lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
October 19th, 2025
Perfect for a wedding guest!

A beautiful fabric for a fall wedding. Fit so well and was comfortable all night. Not a lot of stretch to it so order a size above normal. Got a lot of compliments on this classic piece.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4P
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Jaime 's reviews
March 20th, 2025
Sleek and Comfortable

This dress fit great and was easy to dress up. It was also very comfortable and flattering.

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 28th, 2025
I’m 5’4”; 135 lb. Fit great and comfortable!

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 139lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 5th, 2025
Loved it!

So comfortable! I’m self-conscious of my hips & thighs & this material was flattering without being clingy. Super soft too! The fit was perfect & not too long so no need for super high heels.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
December 2nd, 2024
More than pictures can say!

This dress is so elegant and comfortable. I didn’t wear a bra (although I could have). The slit does go pretty high when you sit so for a winter event I was trying to close it to stay warm. The material is velvet with strip texture with a very vibrant almost glossy look. I would definitely rent again. I went with hair down based off other people’s pictures, but I wish I wore it up because the small cap pop shoulders were so pretty.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
November 14th, 2024
Loved this dress

Beautiful dress and so comfortable!

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 118lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 2nd, 2024
Perfect wedding guest dress

Absolutely loved this dress! I'm 5'3 118lbs 34C 26inch waist. Rented the 2R and the 4R and the 4 was beyond perfect. So comfortable and was able to eat and dance all night. I paired it with gold earrings and rose gold heels.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Melissa's reviews
September 13th, 2024
Upped my size for the bust etc but loved this dress!!!!!

Size worn:
16R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Apple
Browse Morgan's reviews
March 18th, 2024
Street size 12

This dress is amazing! I felt beautiful in it - but it ran pretty small for me. I ordered the 14 and 16 (I’m a street size 10/12 but dresses are tough on me) and while the 14 was fine, the 16 skimmed my body and was more flattering. Such a great dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Denise's reviews
March 6th, 2024
All you need are some spanks and pasties

Perfect fit, has a little stretch. Was appropriate for a work event, where I looked classy and pretty but not boring and corny.

Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Tracy's reviews
February 19th, 2024
Nice fit and comfortable to wear to a black tie event

Received lots of compliments on this dress. I'm between a 10 and 12 and went with the 12 to be more comfortable and didn't have to wear Spanx - it hung nicely. The 10 would have shown more bumps which I didn't need at a sit-down dinner.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36H
Body type: Athletic
Browse RTR Member's reviews
February 13th, 2024
Stunning show stopper for black tie

I have a very large bust, 36H. The 14 fit but 16 fell better on the chest. The dress was very comfortable and very flattering. It hit the waist nicely and dropped and hugged in great areas. It’s got some give to it too which is beneficial when being 5 months post partum. I’m normally a size 12 or dress size 14. If you have normal size chest it’s true to size! As the other reviews say, the color is magical. Shines a cobalt blue, with a gorgeous velvety shine.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 23rd, 2024
Really festive and fits like a glove

Size worn:
8R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 8th, 2024
Perfect dress for a winter wedding

My typical size of 8 fit great. Very flattering and comfortable dress. I had several compliments through out the night. Would definitely rent again

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Courtney's reviews
December 26th, 2023
I have NEVER felt more beautiful!

I’m kicking myself for not getting a better picture of me in this with my glam done!! I rented this for my office Christmas party and it was an absolute showstopper. It fit perfectly and ran true to size. It definitely shows off the girls, so if that’s something you are uncomfortable with, this is not the dress for you. I was worried that the column style gown would not give me any shape, but I was completely wrong. I wish I had more reasons to rent this dress.

Size worn:
4R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 28B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 13th, 2023
Very flattering and comfortable

So glad they send 2 sizes. I technically could have worn the size 2, but there was a buffet in my future so I opted for the size 4. There really isn’t a stretch in the fabric as far as the arms go, so they can be restrictive, but overall sizing up made it comfy without looking too big.

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