Seashell Bateau Shift

This dress was my first rental with RTR and it was a fantastic experience. The dress fit like a dream and was perfect for the occasion.

I normally wear a size 6, and probably could've worn a size 4. Loose in the top, and not too short. My arms were a little tight, but overall I LOVED this dress. I got numerous compliments on it, including having a woman tell me I looked better than the bride!

It fit great. Really comfortable and normal bra was a bonus. I thought that it was going to be super short based on some of the pics, but I guess my legs aren't that long. It did NOT come with a belt which someone else pointed out so I bought a gold belt but didn't wear it. I'm not very skinny so my waist is not a highlight. The nice thing is that you can wear black, gold, silver or turquoise with this dress. The material was great, not too heavy.

This dress was so comfortable! I am 15 weeks preggo so I was a little worried about the sizing, but after checking the sizing chart and reading reviews I was comfortable that my measurements would be ok with the dress size - and they were! The color was very pretty for a day shower. The dress was a little frayed on the edges but it wasn't that big of a deal. I also recommend taking the dress out of the bag overnight before you wear it so the static is gone by the time you put it on.

FIT It's a semi-loose fitting dress. You have the option of wearing the provided belt to accentuate the waist, but I actually really liked the look of it without the belt. It fit me tighter in the bust area and much more loosely in the rest of the body (and it was actually a little funky fitting around the butt area - bunched up a tad). If I had smaller boobs, I would have been interested to see what the size 2 would have fit like (I ordered the 4 and 6 and wore the 4). I felt comfortable in it all night long and had no problem eating and drinking a lot at the wedding I was at since it was not tight fitting on my belly :) I got compliments all night long and am so glad I rented this dress!! PROS Beautiful pink/coral color, LOVE the scalloped edges, I got so many compliments and my husband loved it too! CONS It was a tad short, BUT since it was a bit chilly that evening, I ended up wearing black tights with it and the length wasn't an issue. But if I didn't have tights on, I may have been a little self conscious about the length (mostly while I was sitting down, it would ride up a bit too high). Also, it was a bit bunchy in the back, but I have a little junk in the trunk, so someone without much booty would have no problem and the dress would lay flat. The cons weren't enough for me to knock off a star from this dress's rating. LOVED IT OVERALL!

It his dress was easy and flattering. I felt comfortable running around preparing for a bridal shower and kept it on for the night out and still felt just as good!

I wore this to a wedding rehearsal and absolutely loved it. The dress fit perfectly and the belt did wonders to pull in the waist a bit. Overall the bit is a little shorter than I am used to, but I knew that when I ordered it, and it was perfectly fine. I wore it with black strappy heels, which were fine, but I didn't love them. I wish, instead, that I had worn a nude heel. I wore a black necklace and tan textured bag, and it brought the look together. I would definitely recommend this dress!

I ordered a 6 & was sent an 8. A 6 would have fit but the 8 just gave me a little more room. Since it's a shift dress it didn't look bad. Mine didn't come with the pictured sash but it worked well without it. The fabric is comfortable & not too hot or thin so it could be worn in varying temperatures. I was nervous about packing it in a suitcase & getting wrinkled but the fabric doesn't seem to wrinkle easy. I got loads of compliments on my gorgeous dress & you know I just had to tell my secret!

I loved the fit of this dress! I was so comfortable and I loved the color!

I'm between a 8 and 10. The 8 wasn't available but the 10 worked great. It was a little roomy but that made it comfortable. Mine didn't come with the sash shown, but felt that it did need a belt. It was a little shorter than I expected, especially when sitting. It's a great dress that is easy to dress up or down.

After searching endlessly on RTR, I finally found this dress perfect for a spring time wedding. My issue is my large chest and not so flat tummy. As much as I did not want to draw attention to my mid-section, the belt really gave the dress some shape. This was my back up dress and after reading reviews I went a size down, reluctantly, and the 10 fit perfectly . First time renting, can't wait to see what other gems I can find as dresses are hard to find for those with a big chest!

I wore this dress to my long time friends wedding in the mountains of Northern California. I opted to wear the dress without the belt & got compliments all night! Loved the detail on the dress. Would definitely wear this dress again!

This dress fit like a glove. I am nearly 5'11" and the 6 fit perfectly, thankfully since they can sometimes run very short on me. The color was rich and beautiful and the seam detailing along the bottom was stunning. I wore with nude heels and a royal blue Kate Spade statement necklace, to a baby shower and then a dinner party. I loved it!

Wore this to my bridal shower and got a ton of complements. When it first arrived I wasn't in love, but then I tried it on and loved it. It was extremely slimming and very comfortable. I wear a size 8 and it fit great in the waist, but was a little snug in the shoulder area. I am broad in the shoulders, but the snugness did not take away from the dress at all. You couldn't even notice.

Runs true to size!

This dress was awesome. It came with the belt, I couldn't seem to make it work, so I ended up not wearing it. I got a ton of compliments on the dress and I love that it had sleeves, since it was November and COLD!! I have larger shoulders / arms and this dress had plenty of room to move and dance in. It was a little on the short side, which works for me since I generally wear petite sizes. If you are taller it might be a little too short for your liking.

This dress is great in person, it fit well and was super comfortable. I loved that the sleeves were loose enough to be comfortable. Got tons of compliments on the style and the color. Great for a summer wedding. Wanted to keep it!

Loved this dress. It was comfortable, easy to wear. The belt was definitely necessary and made it have that cinched waist that the dress needed. Lots of compliments, very fun dress.

It was very cute but the 8 was just a little short and tight in the bust. It would have been fine but I wore the 10 for comfort's sake. Short enough that I wore it with flats without looking dowdy. I especially liked it with the conteasting necklace.

This dress fit me perfectly - it is a little short (I'm 5'9 and am basically all legs so this could be why), so if you work in a very corporate environment it would not be appropriate; however, it was fine as a "meeting the parents" dress, and to even wear to a work dinner. The color is slightly more pink than coral in person, and photographs "very pink", if you will. I would have preferred it to be more of a coral shade, as I wore it mid-July; however, I still found it to be beautiful, and received complements on it from everyone from my s/o's mother to work colleagues. Best part - both dinners involved a lot of food & wine, and I never felt uncomfortable in this dress. It is extremely flattering & a great choice if you don't hold back on your pasta/sushi! To sum it up, Trina Turk wins again!

Wore this for a philanthropy garden tea in August. I had so many women ask me about the dress and I'm sure I explained RTR a dozen times at least! Dress was loose fitting and long on me, but I'm sure it'd look best on someone taller. Color is perfect! It doesn't breathe as well as I had expected, so places with humidity may be an issue.

Fit amaze. Great color.

My first rental was a huge success! I received so many compliments and was so happy with how it fit and how pretty this dress was! I normally wear a size 8 or 10 and they both fit well, so I went with the 8 so it gave a little more shape. The only thing now looking back at the pictures, I almost wish I didn't wear the belt because I don't think it did too much for the dress - maybe even took away from it - but it would have looked strange to have the empty loops on the side at the same time. Either way, I still absolutely loved the dress and am looking forward to my next rental!

The fit was amazing. I could eat all the wedding cake and food I wanted and not worry about my tummy. I loved this dress so much that I didn't want to take it off at the end of the night. I received so many compliments on the dress. Although it was a little short, I was able to get away with it due to the day being very hot and the wedding being outdoors. This was a great dress and would surly recommend it to anyone. The belt helps to define the waist and give anyone a shape.

I wore this for my wedding rehearsal/rehearsal dinner. It was the exact color of my bridesmaids dresses, so it fit in well with the weekend theme. Everyone absolutely loved it - I got almost as many compliments on it as I did on my wedding gown the next day! I wore the 2 because I wanted a slimmer fit and was very happy in it. It was a little tight in the arms, but not bad at all. Gorgeous color, very flattering fit.

I wanted something fun to wear out to dinner and the club for my birthday. This was actually my backup dress and I liked it better than the original one I selected. I thought the fit was great overall. The length was perfect and the material was really comfortable.

Loved the detailing of the scallops and the beautiful coral color that goes great with a tan. Liked the fact this dress could be dressed up or down depending on shoes and accessories. I wore for ladies night at the beach. Classic dress, can not go wrong with this pick. However this is second dress I have rented that has not come with the waist tie. Luckily I preferred without but just be mindful you may not receive.

wore this to my cousins wedding and it was a hit !! the color is amazing the fabric is light weight ... felt very great Gatsby !!!! I have a bit of a tummy ... and this dress was forgiving :)

I wanted a dress perfect for Easter in New Orleans, fun but with a little bit of a Southern Belle style. This dress was nice and lightweight, perfect for the humidity and while it flattered my figure it was not clingy. I wish it would have come with the belt though, I thought that was the only piece missing from this dress.

Wore this dress for my engagement photos. I was in love with it online and even more when it arrived! The design is beautiful and the color was flattering on my pasty skin. I wish I had ordered a size 2 because the 4 was on the larger side for a 4, although having the belt made it somewhat adjustable. Would be good for an outdoor function when the weather is a little cooler.

Wore this to a brunch on a wedding weekend. Very comfortable. Runs just a little big.

I have been eyeing this dress for over a year. So excited to finally have been able to wear it! The fit was very true to size, and the color was even more amazing than the website depicts. The cut was flattering and I received many compliments! The only negative was that the little fabric belt/sash kept coming untied, nothing a quick re-tie couldn't fix! I would love to own this dress, but seeing as it is no longer for sale, I will certainly be renting it again!

Wore this for my bridal shower, and it was perfect for a lukewarm day. It was so comfortable and fit very well, I got so many compliments. The details on this dress are really exquisite.

Dress fit great and the belt just added to the look. Dress is a little short so had to be careful when taking action shots! Ordered a 4 and a 6 and ended up wearing the 4 because it was more fitted. Accessorized with one of my own statement necklaces and the look was perfect!

It fits true to size and was very flattering. It was my first experience with Rent the Runway and I based my pick entirely on the user reviews. I saw many a girl with my body type that looked amazing in this dress. I totally loved it!

I wore this for my Master's graduation ceremony and lunch. It was classic and I felt so comfortable in it. It runs large, so I ended up wearing the 2 instead of the 4 and was very comfortable. The length is not too long and the neck is a perfect high boat cut which was perfect for a strand of pearls. I paired the dress with nude heels and got lots of compliments throughout the day. I was sad to see this one go!!

I wore this dress for a wedding that I did a reading in. The larger size was a bit more comfortable (I have larger arms), however the back of the dress didn't lay flat by the zipper. I knew that would bother me so I went for the fitted version. It was super comfortable, and I received a ton of compliments. I've included a close-up photo just to show the type of necklace I wore. I hope this dress isn't retired any time soon as I would love to rent it for another even down the road.

I wore this dress to a retirement party, sans belt. Got soo many compliments! Very comfortable!

So many compliments on this dress! It's gorgeous and you can tell it is very high quality. My boyfriend liked it so much he thought I should go out and buy it so I could wear it again! The only con I saw was that this dress is SHORT. I am only 5'4" and it was very short on me! So if you don't like showing off your legs...or if you are taller, you might want to keep that in mind. Overall I loved it though!

The dress itself had a loose fit, so for a girl with a bust and booty it fit well. I got so many compliments from family and friends at the bridal shower on this dress! The dress fit well even though it was looser and it wasn't too long or too short.