James Dress

Shoshanna

4.5
(101 Reviews)

Product Details

The Shoshanna James Dress offers a blend of timeless style and modern elegance. The asymmetrical buttons add a whimsical touch to this classic look.

Materials and Measurements

Black (78% Viscose, 18% Polyamide, 4% Elastane). Casual Dresses. Collared. 3/4 Sleeve. Front Button Closure. Shoulder to Hemline Length: 49.5". Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0 - 14

The model is 5'10" and wearing a size 4.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (101)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 116lbs
Browse Karissa's reviews
September 24th, 2024
Attorney Chic

This dress is professional perfection. The asymmetrical buttons and structure are everything.

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:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
March 12th, 2025
Asymmetric Perfection

Easy work dress with some cool features like asymmetric buttons, ruching and a knee high slit. TTS with light stretch. The buttons aren’t functional (side zip), which I like because I’m busty (32DDD) and I hate dealing with gaps. The ruching at the waist camouflages a tummy (or leaves room for dinner). I like the 3/4 sleeves so I don’t have to roll them up when washing my hands. Good length for petites.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Elyse's reviews
November 4th, 2024
Loved it so much I bought it

This dress has everything — fit is amazing (tts), can be dressed up or down, and easy to accessorize. My fav part of the dress is that you can wear it alone or with pants. I love the look of pairing with white trousers, to dress it down a bit, but it also looks amazing and sexy just as a dress alone. I bought it — highly recommend.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Katy's reviews
June 28th, 2025
Cuter than expected

The cotton fabric is pretty stiff, especially straight from the dry cleaner, but the cut is very flattering. I wrote it to two separate work events and had tons of compliments.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Erica's reviews
May 20th, 2025
Really good

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Andrea's reviews
February 11th, 2025
So many compliments!

Great fit, flattering!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Meg's reviews
January 30th, 2025
Surprisingly great dress

I didn't have high expectations but this dress was comfortable, very figure flattering and didn't wrinkle all day long at work. The fabric feels a bit thicker and there is some stretch so it is forgiving. This slit was a bit higher than I expected

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 172lbs
Browse Susan's reviews
January 21st, 2025
Sexy Classy

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Kristy's reviews
January 15th, 2025
Great work dress!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Melissa's reviews
December 7th, 2024
Great dress!

Fits like a glove! So comfy and great material. Would definitely rent again.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Serena's reviews
November 8th, 2024
Fits well

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 119lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
October 23rd, 2024
Good fabric for travel

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Alison's reviews
October 16th, 2024
Classy

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 145lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 16th, 2025
So many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Christina 's reviews
October 12th, 2025
Great dress

Loved the fit and the buttons. Super flattering. Loved the fabric.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 156lbs
Browse Kristin's reviews
March 25th, 2025
Nice but no pockets. Basic material.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Pear
Browse Nichole's reviews
February 13th, 2025
Great dress

I was not expecting to like this dress so much! The fabrics has a nice stretch to it, and the design is great - the front buttons are just for the design, so there is no gaping.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Kristina's reviews
January 27th, 2025
Lots of compliments at a work event!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
January 7th, 2025
Comfortable work with a little sass

I loved the simply black dress. The side buttons and waist made it flattering

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Kat's reviews
November 9th, 2024
Sexy and comfortable for the win!

I wish I had a better picture of this, because it is very flattering on. Fabric is fairly thick with a ton of stretch. This dress hugs your curves all day and never looses shape! Button detail lies flat and stays closed with no fuss, and, with the rusching, keeps an otherwise plain black dress interesting. Doesn’t wrinkle, and moves easy between day and night with a change of accessories. Leg slit is high but not scandalous (may or may not be work appropriate depending on your office environment). I could do without the large collar (doesn’t really need a collar at all) but I didn’t find it was distracting or took anything away from the rest of the dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Yocheved's reviews
September 24th, 2024
Fabulous dress

Fit tts, material had structure with some stretch for perfect fit. Felt like it was both comfortable and flattering. Would definitely rent again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 30DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Nicolette's reviews
January 16th, 2025
Cute but not quite 5 stars

I liked this dress a lot and felt that the rusching and button details were super flattering. I felt snatched all day lol. But, the material wasn't white what I was expecting/ is a bit unique but I still liked it. I felt the arm length was a little short but otherwise perfect fit!

Overall Fit

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Apple
Browse Seleste's reviews
August 19th, 2025
Nice dress!

This dress has great material the right amount of stretch- no spanx needed! Put it on BEFORE you do your makeup. 👌

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 124lbs
Browse Eugenia's reviews
May 5th, 2025
Different

Was nice for work

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
October 16th, 2024
I wanted to like it

I wanted this to work so bad for a networking event but I just felt like I was dressed for a funeral. It also runs a little long and was an odd length since I’m short. Unless I really played up the slit it just looked drab

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & Narrow
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Kelsey's reviews
May 3rd, 2025
So Profesh!

This dress fits perfectly for a professional or sophisticated date night setting! I'm a new mom that's gone up a size post partum, and this dress covers all the imperfections and flaunts the best parts – I can't wait to wear it again!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Esther's reviews
April 4th, 2025
Loved it!

Elegant, comfortable, has stretched in it. Great variation on a black dreas with a cool button design. Will rent again.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
April 2nd, 2025
Beautiful!!

Fits great and many compliments.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Cassie's reviews
March 17th, 2025
Great for work

Looks great for a day at the office.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Tori's reviews
February 9th, 2025
Almost bought it

Fits like a glove. Feels sexy but conservative and formal enough for work meetings til a client dinner.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 116lbs
Browse Lindsay 's reviews
February 2nd, 2025
Classy, flattering dress.

This dress is perfect for a professional setting. I wore it for a work meeting and, while it hugged my curves, it felt conservative enough that I wasn't self-conscious. The material is that of a button-up dress shirt that has stretch.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
December 25th, 2024
Wanted to buy!

So flattering. Not tight. But showed off my figure in such a great way

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 30DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Radha's reviews
December 24th, 2024
good fit

great fit for short torso large bust curvy and petite

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Jillian 's reviews
November 24th, 2024
Adorable

Loved this, def needed someone each time I wore it to help with the arm pit zipper.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 162lbs
Browse Shavonne's reviews
November 15th, 2024
So beautiful

I'm definitely going to rent this dress again I wore it to church and it fits so well. It would be nice for work as well.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Grace's reviews
November 11th, 2024
Flattering fit!

Great dress - more work like, but barely worn and got many compliments.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Katherine's reviews
November 7th, 2024
Wished I'd bought

Looks fantastic, accentuates curves and the ruff hung hides everything.

Overall Fit

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Erin's reviews
October 25th, 2024
Loved this!

Body and length were perfect. Arms were a little short but I'm tall and long limbed. Got lots of compliments and felt confident and professional.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Maryam's reviews
October 23rd, 2024
Modern and fun

Lovely, great fit and style.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 131lbs
Browse Christina's reviews
September 27th, 2024
Loved it !!

Very forgiving in the stomach area and had a nice high slit that could be borderline too high (5'7) but still work appropriate

Overall Fit

Just right

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