Portia Midi Dress

SIMKHAI

4
(70 Reviews)

Product Details

A fun handkerchief hem gives this lavender floral dress by Jonathan Simkhai easy formal to off-duty versatility.

Materials and Measurements

Purple floral satin (100% Polyester). A-line. Sleeveless. V-neck. Side zip closure. 48" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-8

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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:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 111lbs
Browse Anita 's reviews
March 23rd, 2025
Zipper problem is not size related— zipper just sucks

Beautiful dress, adjustable and super comfortable, but very nearly couldn’t wear it because the zipper is a nightmare. Even iff the body it’s super hard to zip up

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 114lbs
Browse Nara's reviews
June 30th, 2024
Gorgeous and perfect for a summer wedding.

The dress is more stunning in person, and the colors are brighter than in the photos on the site. The detail on the corset area is well constructed and the fabric is soft. It’s longer than I expected, but not a deal breaker. I would recommend sizing up, since it’s rather tight around the ribcage area.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
April 11th, 2023
Size up if you have a wide back or ribcage

TTS but very fitted at the waist & ribcage.The thickly ruched waistband makes it even tougher to get it zipped, but it’s worth the effort. Gorgeous fabric & unique color combo. It looks & feels like it should be worn to a more upscale event like a wedding or the ballet, neither of which I have on my calendar right now. Will rent again when an occasion arises!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 100lbs
Browse Phuong's reviews
June 10th, 2025
Right to size & beautiful on person

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 30D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jomarie's reviews
April 26th, 2025
If your between sizes- size up!

Was a fun dress WITH pockets! The top was a little tricky to fit. I’m between a 2 and 4 (2 on top, 4 on bottom) and I’m glad I went with the 4. The zipper on the side is tricky bc of the many layers of fabric. Overall, showstopper!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 116lbs
Browse Kaelyn's reviews
July 1st, 2024
Beautiful dress

This dress is stunning, very dramatic and beautiful. A bit hard to get on with the side zipper and little give but worth it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Maisie's reviews
June 12th, 2024
Beautiful, comfortable dress

Size 2 fit pretty well, but be aware it's a bit difficult to zip. If you have a wider ribcage you may want to size up. Easy to dress up or down and perfect for a summer wedding.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 117lbs
Browse Alyssa's reviews
May 2nd, 2024
Great formal spring dress

As others mentioned the bust is pretty tight, recommend sizing up. Regardless it’s a gorgeous dress and flows really nicely, fabric has a nice weight to it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Jesse's reviews
March 1st, 2024
Lovely and comfy

Beautiful and flowy- with pockets! Not a style that I typically wear, but I did love this dress. Top fit nicely as it had adjustable straps. It is narrow through the rib cage as others have mentioned. On me it was probably a tad long, but I was able to wear it with shorter heels. Would rent again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Carmen's reviews
November 6th, 2023
Rent it!

Ordered for a wedding This dress was too tight in rib cage for me but fit beautifully on my daughter! We are about the size size but she has a slightly narrower rib cage and shoulders The fabric is gorgeous, and the cut is very flattering. I would definitely rent this again.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Browse Aileen's reviews
May 22nd, 2023
Size up!

I have a broader/athletic rib/shoulder area and usually fit in a size 6 or 8 but I just BARELY was able to get this size 8 zipped for my event. Once I got it zipped though I could easily adjust the straps and it was comfortable enough for a wedding + dancing. I definitely would've loved if this dress came in another size up. Otherwise it is a great dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Liv's reviews
October 17th, 2023
Order Up and have a Backup plan

Getting this dress zipped is a 2 person job even when you size up. I typically wear a 0, could not zip the 2, and zipping the 4 was a struggle. Once it was zipped though, it’s a gorgeous dress. I recommend renting at your own risk and having a backup dress for wherever event you’re attending.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 3rd, 2025
Beautiful dress but you definitely should size up

I usually teeter between a size 2 and 4. I listened to the other reviews saying to size up and ordered the 4 and 6. I tried the 6 on first and it ended up fitting but it was very tight in the bust area. The proportions of this dress are odd because the bust area is very tight in comparison to the rest of the dress. If you have large breasts I would recommend sizing up x2. With all that in mind, this dress was beautiful once fulling adjusted to my body and I got plenty of compliments at the wedding I attended.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Christa's reviews
May 17th, 2025
Pretty color

Difficult to zip up because it is tight in chest but fabric has some stretch

Overall Fit

Runs small

Chest

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Mia's reviews
April 11th, 2025
Great dress

Zipper got a little stuck around the chest but it fit like a glove!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Johannah's reviews
August 11th, 2024
Obsessed

I loved this dress! I usually have issues with dresses being too large in the ribcage area, and after reading the reviews saying it runs small there I thought it would be perfect. I ordered my normal size and loved the fit!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Waist

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Krista's reviews
June 14th, 2025
Cute dress but tight in rib cage

Sized up but still tight in rib cage. Rest of proportions were fine!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Fatimah's reviews
May 25th, 2025
Gorgeous but size UP

Gorgeous dress. Beautiful material. Wore it for a fancy baby shower. Yes it is difficult to zip. I am usually a 2 but wore a 4 (6 was too big in the bust). I have a small rib cage and it worked but if you do NOT … this will probably not zip.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Jamie 's reviews
December 6th, 2024
Amazing Wedding Guest Dress

So fun to dance with, dress flows, Perfect for a fall/spring wedding. Felt amazing in it. Ran a bit small for me in the waist, size up for sure.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Celeste's reviews
September 26th, 2024
This zipper was very difficult to zip close. My husband had to help me, and had difficulty also.

Order a larger size for sure, but the zipper will still be difficult because the top is cut very size, even if you are petite on top like me. I love the dress but unfortunately cannot wear the dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
June 8th, 2024
Gorgeous but tight

This dress was amazing on, perfect length, I loved it, but it was tight zipping it up, and I have a small ribcage. I felt comfortable wearing it though!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
April 7th, 2024
Gorgeous dress, but size up!

I loved the fabric and was devastated I couldn’t wear this. I should have sized up. Very tight on ribcage. Would try to rent again.

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Kristine's reviews
August 17th, 2023
Way too small for me...

This is a beautiful dress and would have been perfect for a summer (or also fall?) wedding, but unfortunately the size 4 was too small for me and couldn't even zip.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
August 8th, 2023
Beautiful Dress with great fabric. Size up!!

I wear a S-M or 4-6, more on the 6 side. I got this dress in an 8, and it fits perfectly, so be sure to size up! Fabric is really nice, and the dress has a nice flow.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Allyson's reviews
July 17th, 2023
beautiful fit

zipper was difficult

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Melissa's reviews
June 14th, 2023
5 Stars

Happy I went a size up on this one - it was the perfect fit! I never go braless but this dress was so flattering and had enough support that I didn’t need one.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 24th, 2023
Super pretty

The quality is really great, it was a very pretty dress and still long on me for a formal look. I ended up going with another option because it was very revealing of my chest

Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 30DD
Body type: Pear
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 15th, 2023
Beautiful dress

Beautiful dress, agree with the other comments about the fit for a small rib cage, my band size is 30 and it fit me perfectly. Got multiple compliments :) and it has pockets. Zipper was hard to use even when the dress was on the hanger though.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 30DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Sharon's reviews
April 16th, 2023
Beautiful dress but for small rib cage

I am tiny and could hardly get this to zip. But it’s gorgeous on. The colors, the pattern, the cut were all perfection

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Tamara's reviews
December 19th, 2024
Great color combo and Party Dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Length

Too Long

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 146lbs
Browse Maritza's reviews
May 2nd, 2025
Hermoso

Ideal a un coctel

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 30C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Alex's reviews
October 25th, 2023
Cute

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Mary ellen's reviews
October 23rd, 2023
Didn't wear it

Didn't wear it since it was so small in the bust

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Maddie's reviews
August 21st, 2023
Cute! But size up

This was really tight around the ribcage. I usually wear a size 6 but had to size up, but then the bust was too big. Still worked and got a lot of compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Teresa's reviews
July 25th, 2023
Wish I could have zipped this up on my own!

This dress is stunning. It felt great once I actually got it on, but needed major help to zip at the ribcage, as many reviews have said. The bodice was also a bit low on me. I would have worn it if I felt more comfortable. If you have any issues with ribcage size (I'm fairly lean and often have that issue), I would size up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Genevieve's reviews
April 25th, 2023
Subtle and Surprising

I loved wearing this dress. I ordered a size up, and the zipper is tricky. It has a very tapered, hourglass-shape corset type thing to support the dress in the middle. After I got it on it was great to wear though, comfy and supported. I rotated the dress so that the zipper was over my belly, zipped it past the tricky bit, then rotated back in place to got the rest of the way.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
March 27th, 2023
Pretty but size up

The dress was beautiful in person. Well made with soft fabric and pockets. But it was very tight on my rib cage. I almost couldn’t wear it. I would recommend ordering one size up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Marina 's reviews
September 3rd, 2023
Fit is weird

Top is very tight compared to lower half of dress. Didn’t end up wearing

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Cynthia's reviews
May 18th, 2023
Beautiful dress - tight in the waist

I would have love to have worn it and *maybe* could have zipped it with more effort, but might also have burst out of it lol. I thought about ordering a size up but it was pretty full below the waist and it wasn't available anyway. Would be great for someone with more of an hourglass shape.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 100lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
May 9th, 2023
Beautiful color and fabric BUT

the zipper was so difficult, I just gave up. I couldn't even get the zipper up with the dress Off of me, and the larger size didn't make it any easier. Needless to say, I didn't end up wearing this dress.

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