One of my absolute favorites. Stylish and comfortable. 

If between sizes I recommend sizing up as the chest and sleeves run small. Due to the open back recommend boob tape. The dress is light weight, very comfortable and has deep pockets. Would definitely rent again. I originally ordered the pink but they could not ship larger size so I went with red which was a huge hit. 

I wore this to a garden wedding in Spring. It was easy to wear yet chic. As a loose dress, I enjoyed how the cut stayed more fitted up top and opened into an A, so I didn’t feel like I was wearing a potato sack. I wore a regular strapless bra, but kept the strap just a tad lower than the backless part. If it peaks through, the bow will cover it. For fit— I am 5’4” and fluctuate around 120lbs, small with some curve. I usually wear size 2-4 in dresses depending on brand. In this dress, the XS worked best over the S, so I’d say this line runs a little large. For length, I did wear some heels. Received compliments all night- would recommend!

I adored this dress! Favorite thing I've worn to an event! Fabric tends to wrinkle easily, so plan to steam it once it arrives.

This was a great dress and at 5’5 it was the perfect length that I wore my converse formal sneakers. I had a little trouble with the bra and ended up strapless. I got compliments all night and I was incredibly comfortable 

The dress was amazing, super comfortable to wear. It may be a bit long and sleeves are a little on the narrow side. I received so many complements and made me feel amazing.  The best part it has DEEP POCKETS so you can keep your phone close to you. 

This was my most favorite look I've ever worn to a wedding! Got so many compliments and the best part was that it was so comfortable and easy to dance in!
10/10 recommend

Wore it for a Gala-style event, and got many compliments. The color is rich and the fabric is heavy but shapes well. I didn’t want to return it! Absolutely adored it.

I needed a comfortable dress for a formal affair. This one was so fantastic and I received compliments all night long. 3 notes - It is a lot of dress. Super forgiving for all shapes but the sleeves and bust are regular size. I tried to size down but the bust and biceps were too small in the S size. It is also very long! I'm 5'4". I wore 6 in platforms underneath and it still skimmed the floor. It is a very comfortable cotton but wrinkles quite easily. Luckily it's easy to steam or iron. It has pockets!!! Total win. 

Other than not being able to life my arms high enough to fix my hair, I am in love with this dress! It was appropriate for a work event, but not boring at all! Wore to a work gala. 

Love this dress. Wore with a RTR bag and wicker shoes.

Wore this to my baby shower in February. Adore

This was a great dress for a work awards banquet. I received so many compliments from ladies I didn't even know. I loved the bow and the pockets. I would recommend you be ready with a backless bra or a form of stickies. It was very easy to move in but the fabric will wrinkle if you have to sit a lot. Photo is from the end of the evening.

The chest was slightly tight but I have a large chest and even more so at 8 months pregnant. The quality of the dress is amazing! I got tons of compliments!

Absolutely loved the dress. It was not something I would usually go for but it was a great color and fit. I had tons of people compliment it. Would definitely recommend.

Loved wearing this dress. It is classy and comfortable. I got tons of comments. It did arrive a little wrinkly but steamed out easily. You will need help from someone pinning or taping your bra in the back. I wore 2” heels and it was perfect.

I received so many compliments on this dress! Runs true to size. I wore the Small, 120lbs. I am 5'4 and wore 3" heels and the length was perfect. The pockets are fabulous!

This is a show-stopper and I loved it, got tons of compliments, and appreciated that it was pretty comfortable for a "formal" dress. However, there are definitely some things to know about it before you rent:  MATERIAL: the material is a heavy, crisp cotton. You will definitely need to have it pressed before you wear it. It does wrinkle easily, and I was worried about having to hike it up to use the bathroom, but it handled that pretty well. Because it's cotton, it can be dressed down to a more casual look (I saw other reviewers mentioning that they wore sneakers, and now I can see how that would work!) but the overall style and length also make it perfect for a more formal evening.  FIT:  I am usually a size small in dresses, but I thought the armholes on this were unusually narrow, almost to the point of being uncomfortable. The medium backup size was better in the arms, but then the back gapped a lot, so I stuck with the small. The cut of the dress is A-line, so it's a little more fitted on top but below the ribs it starts to flare out. LENGTH: I was surprised that the length was an inch and a half off the floor. Last year I rented another Staud dress in a similar style, with a sheer overlay which was way too long even with heels. I ended up wearing flats with this dress, although a heel would have worked. UNDERGARMENTS:  On the bottom, anything goes, since the dress flares out (no pantylines, etc.) On top, since the back is low, you'll need to make a choice: braless (but the thick material may be too rough and scratchy), a bra with a very low back, or pasties (my choice). OTHER:  because of the dramatic back bow, it's a good idea to wear your hair up so the bow can be seen.  The back is low cut, but not extremely low, so you don't have to worry about showing too much skin, if that is a concern. This dress has pockets, but I didn't want to risk creating wrinkles by using them.

This was my backup dress but I liked it better than my first choice. It is so comfortable and adorable. The big bow on the back is a delightful contrast to the minimal front. I am 5’7” and 135 pounds and small fit well, though another inch in length would have been prettier. Also, it has pockets. It’s red! It’s a little edgy and that suited me just right. I wore it with all black accessories. I felt great. 

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