Kensington Dress

Shoshanna

4
(122 Reviews)

Product Details

Strike up romance in this captivating Shoshanna lace dress styled with contrast trim and airy ruffles.

Materials and Measurements

Red floral lace (35% Nylon, 35% Black Yarn, 30% Cotton). Sheath with flared hemline. Long sleeves. High neckline with keyhole. Hidden back zipper closure. Partially lined. 38" from shoulder to hemline. Made in the USA.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-14

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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:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 121lbs
Browse Miriam's reviews
December 7th, 2022
Perfect for a work party

I wore one size smaller than usual based on prior reviews and it fit perfectly. The color is intense. The sleeves are gorgeous and the cut is flattering and feminine.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Kimberlee's reviews
September 5th, 2022
GORGEOUS

This dress is beautiful. The material is a bit stiff and you may be prone to sweating if worn for dancing. It was worth it though, as it is striking. So many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Brianne's reviews
March 4th, 2022
Stunning red

Love the lace detail. It fits funny on the neck if you plan on moving around a lot. For those with longer arms the bell sleeve hits just above the wrist. I rented this 2 times already and loved it both times!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Renae's reviews
December 15th, 2021
I'm in love w this dress!

Fits comfortable and it goes from work during day to cocktails in the evening.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
August 26th, 2021
Gorgeous! Loved it!

Loved the neckline, bell sleeves, and how flattering it was on my body shape. The lace was sturdy and thicker so it held structure better than flimsier lace. Wore this to the theatre and just loved it!!

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: 160lbs
Browse Kiah's reviews
December 12th, 2022
Lush and fun!

I joked that this dress’ vibe was “why no officer, I loved my husband and he had no enemies.” Rented this for my work’s festive holiday lunch and it was perfect — richly colored, perfect fit and fun flares, flattering with incredible detail, fetching without being inappropriate. I wasn’t warm in this. The one downside (for me) was the bell sleeves kind of dragged when I would get food and so I ended up needing to hold them. Love this dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 157lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
November 28th, 2022
Great for Holiday Parties

Wore this for a friend’s birthday dinner and Thanksgiving with the family. It was a hit!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 90lbs
Browse Holly's reviews
March 19th, 2022
Ravishing in red!

Rent this! You won't be sorry!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Me's reviews
December 17th, 2021
Festive holiday dress

They didn't have a 4 so I wore a 6 instead. It fit very nicely and I got many compliment on the dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Caitlin's reviews
December 15th, 2021
Standout holiday dress!

Wore this to a formal holiday function and received tons of compliments. The color is bright and the fit is very flattering. I'm a little in between sizes right now and ended up sizing up to a 10 - the only thing that was noticeably too big was the length of the sleeves. I'm 5'5" 160lbs with an hourglass shape. I would absolutely wear this again and recommend to anyone!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 178lbs
Browse Elaine's reviews
December 9th, 2021
Perfect Fall/Winter wedding guest dress!

Loved this dress and got a ton of compliments. Very flattering in all the right places and forgiving to the midsection. It was also very comfortable, and the perfect length. I am almost 40 years old and try to stay away from dresses that are too short, but feel like below the knee makes me look frumpy! This dress was elegant and high quality.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32AA
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Grace's reviews
December 27th, 2020
Beautiful, flattering but appropriate dress

I ended up wearing this as a replacement dress for a Christmas party. It's flattering but still appropriate for all occasions. Really loved the lace sleeves :)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
December 22nd, 2020
Great for Christmas party

Beautiful, loads of compliments, incredibly comfortable, worn to a Christmas party

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Linda's reviews
November 28th, 2018
so many compliments on a great dress

it was a little tight in the Tummy area but with a good undergarment it was perfect

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Christine's reviews
December 21st, 2023
Pretty dress

This dress has really great details in the sleeves, waist, and neckline. You don’t need to wear jewelry with it. It is a little more empire-waisted than it looks in photos, which I don’t find super flattering. But it’s a nice option for a holiday party.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 28D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jana's reviews
January 15th, 2023
Festive

I wore this for Christmas Eve and it was very festive so I got compliments on it. Personally o felt it made me look a little more too heavy than I prefer but I liked the fit well enough overall.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Lilia's reviews
December 9th, 2021
Elegant and not too flashy

A size 4 was good for me, but slightly on the large side around the bust area. It fit perfectly around the hips, not too tight, and not too baggy. The fabric was pleasant, not scratchy. The sleeves were a little long, but not too much. I wore it to a holiday party, mostly with people in their 40's and 50s. It's conservative but still sexy. I didn't love it, but it was appropriate for the occasion. Everyone tends to wear black where I am, I felt a little out of place but I do love the color. It is really coca cola red, very vibrant.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Sandra's reviews
March 2nd, 2020
Not flattering Very boxy/square No shape

Sadly, I really wanted to like this. But, I didn't. The dress has no shape, it's very boxy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Shellie's reviews
December 22nd, 2019
Feminine- festive- fun!

I wanted to wear something very feminine, festive and fun to our romantic weekend escape. The Kensington dress from Shoshanna was perfect in every way and made me feel very pretty! I received soooo many compliments on the dress. Definitely going to wear this again - perhaps Valentines Day? Excited to find another designer that fits me so well too!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
December 19th, 2019
Work to party dress!

This was the perfect dress to wear to work and then straight to our holiday party. I'm glad I got the 10 for room in the shoulders and bust. Waist wasn't super fitted but it was still comfortable and flattering. So I'd say go with your usual size or one up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Amber's reviews
December 15th, 2019
Perfection!

Love the dress, love the fit! Was perfect for the evening holiday party I chose it for I had another event I would wear this again. Was not disappointed!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Crystal's reviews
December 4th, 2019
Vibrant Color _ highly quality lace material

Beautiful color, good quality lace material, nice fit, more of a looser fit,

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 143lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
March 14th, 2019
The perfect creative cocktail dress

I wore this to a semi-formal dinner and received several compliments. It was attractive and flattering, but not too tight. I felt comfortable, beautiful, and fun.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
March 12th, 2019
Perfect for work Christmas party!

Great dress and perfect for a work Christmas party. The bell sleeves got in the way a little when eating, but the dress overall helped me out of my comfort zone (being red).

Size worn:
10
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 5
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 11th, 2019
A stunning dress

Wore it for a date night. Amazing dress, very comfortable and curve friendly.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 157lbs
Browse Lisa's reviews
February 20th, 2019
Well made lined lacy dress

Dress is medium weight lace with lining. Back zipper. Waist isnt super fitted, so it is somewhat forgiving of figure flaws. The keyhole cutout at neckline is a little conservative, so it adds sexiness without revealing too much (I am B cup).

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 123lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
February 11th, 2019
The perfect amount of flirty, sexy and still professional

#fun #flirty and yet still #professional - wore to a work conference when I was going to be on stage in front of 1500 people. I got so many compliments. This dress fit me perfect! The red is a beautiful shade and the black accents accent your waistline in a perfect way.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Daisy's reviews
February 1st, 2019
So comfortable!

This dress is so comfortable and flattering. I wore it for a New Year's Eve Party and it was perfect. It definitely runs a bit big but I wore my usual size 6 and only I would have noticed that a 4 would have been preferred. I'm tall and this was a great cocktail length for me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Kasey's reviews
January 20th, 2019
Office holiday party appropriate

Beautiful dress comfortable stylish and stress free. Loads of compliments very flattering but age and office appropriate. Loved this dress.

Size worn:
4
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Jackie's reviews
January 16th, 2019
Fit perfectly

Loved the fit of this dress it was perfect for my gala

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jaime's reviews
January 13th, 2019
Loved the color!

Cute and comfortable dress. I usually wear a size 6, but I went up a size for a bit more length as I am tall (5'11").

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Ellen's reviews
January 3rd, 2019
Comfiest NYE Dress EVER!

I loved this dress, and I received so many compliments that I was a welcomed flash of colour in the sea of dark coloured outfits at our party. I usually wear a 10, but after the holidays I was worried about being a little fluffy, so I ordered a 14 (12 was unavailable) and got the 10 as a back up. I am so glad I did as the 10 fit perfectly!. The dress has a lot of stretch to it which I was not expecting, and the shape was perfect! This is the first RTR dress I've rented (and there's been many) that ticked every single box when it came to the fit! I loved the colour, the cut, the fabric, and how easy it was to wear!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
December 19th, 2018
Beautiful holiday party dress. I felt like a princess

Such a pretty dress! Long enough for my office holiday party, stylish enough for a holiday concert and drinks on the town in SF with my ladies. The lace is well made and had no flaws.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Athletic
Browse Dee's reviews
December 6th, 2018
I wore this to an Andrea Bocceli concert in Las Vegas. The dress was perfect.

I am very broad but the 10 fit like a glove. I loved the color, especially since its holiday season. The dress was very comfortable which I was a bit concerned about since it is very lacy. I got a ton of compliments on the dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Kimberly 's reviews
December 2nd, 2018
Beautiful dress

I loved this dress. It was beautiful but sadly it didn't arrive on time and I was unable to wear to my work holiday party. It would have been perfect for the event.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Felicia's reviews
November 29th, 2018
The details of the dress

The fit was perfect. I wear a size 6 and rented a 6. The dress runs true to size. Tons of compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Joscelyne's reviews
November 14th, 2018
Don't wear this if you don't want to be noticed!!!

Super cute dress. Slightly short for tall girls, I'm 6' - wore it with tights on a mild November night. Complements galore! Even was serenaded with "Lady in Red"! Highly recommend, so long as you don't want to blend in... :D

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Mia's reviews
March 17th, 2025
Beautiful details

Originally ordered for a Christmas party that I couldn't attend because I was sick - ended up wearing for a date night with my husband and got compliments all night long!

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Alyssa's reviews
February 16th, 2025
Great for my work holiday party!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Christine 's reviews
December 21st, 2019
Great for Christmas at the orchestra

Fit well

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