Alais Dress

Vanessa Bruno

4
(145 Reviews)

Product Details

This Vanessa Bruno dress features a folk-inspired embroidered waistband and hem, adding a bohemian touch to the classic black midi silhouette. Pair with strappy sandals and a simple clutch for an effortlessly chic look.

Materials and Measurements

Black casual dress (56% Cotton, 44% Polyester). Sleeveless. Crew neck. Back zipper closure. 48.5" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 34-42

Model is 5'10 and wearing a size 36.

Eyelet detail | Bottom is lined | Standard bra friendly | Button closure and back zipper | Lightweight material | Attached Belt | Casual office friendly

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Ratings &
Reviews

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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:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 152lbs
Browse Kelly's reviews
August 29th, 2025
Loved but…

Live this dress, however the belt is so fitted that it rolled and needed to be adjusted every trine I sat down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
May 13th, 2025
Got many compliments!

What a flattering dress, many complements when I wore it to speak at a conference.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Dana's reviews
June 3rd, 2024
Beautiful dress

Open cut back means it’s hard to wear with a bra. Also, I needed assistance zipping it up over the embroidered waistband. Once I got it on though, absolutely loved it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 32G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Mychaela's reviews
May 12th, 2024
Stunning on

I didn’t expect much but the fit and details of this were stellar. I wore it to work and didn’t want to take it off. I ended up wearing it for my birthday dinner because it just felt so nice.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Colleen's reviews
April 17th, 2024
Unique details

I loved the fit of this dress and the unique details. Many compliments on this one.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Marissa's reviews
March 22nd, 2025
So cute

waste was a little tight but overall great dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
March 21st, 2025
Would buy this

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! So many people asked me where this was from. Wore to work and it was so comfortable and flattering!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
March 6th, 2025
Great Dress

Or the dress for a work dinner and I loved how unique and find the pattern was. The belt at the waist, definitely cinched and was flattering.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Hollie's reviews
February 15th, 2025
Loved loved loved this dress! I've rented it twice!!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
October 26th, 2024
Perfect Nashville Fall Wedding Guest Dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Allie's reviews
April 4th, 2025
The perfect dress

The belt makes this so flattering. I got stopped multiple times asking where this was from!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Marina's reviews
September 7th, 2024
Rented this multiple times

This is the second time I’ve worn this dress for a rehearsal dinner and I get so many compliments on it every time. A couple things to note - the zipper for this is very sticky so you’ll need someone to help you and I’d recommend fashion tape under the belt area so it doesn’t fold over when sitting. Otherwise this dress is a a favorite!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Michelle's reviews
July 22nd, 2024
So the open back is a bit annoying BUT:

I LOVED it! The fit was perfect (maybe looks a bit baggy up top where I’m smaller). I actually wore a strapless bra but pulled the back way down (may not work in others) where it might’ve been seen slightly? Great material (although might be a lot of volume for someone petite) for a warm night. I got SO MANY compliments from people. Yes the waist band may fold over while sitting- I was just mindful of my posture! Was still great for a work event because the back wasn’t super open.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Gila's reviews
July 20th, 2024
Beautiful, versatile dress

The eyelet detailing and embroidered waistband are so pretty. My waist felt cinched and defined, but not tight. I wore the dress with espadrilles for a work presentation, but it would also work as a stylish cocktail party dress with heels. My only complaint is that the eyelet waistband doesn't stay completely smooth and I found myself smoothing it frequently so it didn't appear slightly folded over.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 123lbs
Browse Mary catherine's reviews
June 27th, 2024
Perfect for Vacation!

Wore this to dinner in Mexico and it was absolutely perfect. Super flattering and comfortable, and didn’t wrinkle thanks to the embroidery. Got so many compliments! I loved it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Paige's reviews
May 19th, 2024
Love it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
May 15th, 2024
Such a cute belted dress

Wore a jacket over because it was cold but very cute look

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Browse Cindy's reviews
May 13th, 2024
I absolutely loved this dress. Wore for a graduation and a retirement ceremony.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
April 20th, 2024
Beautiful dress.

This dress fit perfectly. It had beautiful embroidery detail. The only downside is that when I sat down the belt detail folded over. The back is open so I wore a tank top underneath to avoid showing my bra. I wore this dress a couple of times because it fit so well.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Austin's reviews
April 10th, 2024
RTR TEAM REVIEW

This dress is super easy to wear and extremely flattering. I'm wearing a 36 here but if I were to rent it i'd rent the 34. As mentioned in a previous review, the waist does not have any stretch so if that's a worry I'd recommend sizing up. It drapes really beautifully, has no pockets, and and has a slight opening in the back above the zipper. This is casual office friendly but would happily wear it around the weekend, to brunch, etc.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
January 6th, 2025
Fun dress!

Really cool embroidery detail, but the waist was a little bit tight and hard to zip up because of the thickness of the fabric. Definitely a two person job.

Overall Fit

Runs small

Chest

Runs big

Waist

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Martha's reviews
October 4th, 2024
Pretty but weird waist fit

You'll look snatched because the waist runs small, but it's pretty and the belt is high quality detail. Open back on top so bra will show.

Overall Fit

Runs small

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Runs small

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Alexandra's reviews
September 21st, 2024
Classic and flattering!

Definitely runs a little smaller in the waist - but super flattering. I did have a little issue with the belt rolling up at the waist.

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Sun's reviews
August 20th, 2025
Waist snatcher dress

I’d been eyeing this dress for a while, but not sure it was worth the stalk. It was flattering, but I didn’t like how the waist embroidery would roll up sometimes. Just ok on for me. TTS. Wore to work.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
July 19th, 2025
fun dress - those some may be annoyed by the excess fabric

Really liked this dress! Fit great and was easy to move in. There is a little bit of a heaviness/excess fabric to it, but it was great for going out to dinner in a very hot summer in Paris. Would rent again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
May 3rd, 2025
Beautiful dress, funny fit

I loved the look of this dress but the belt detail (it’s only partially attached to the dress) was so tight around my waist and made the top look kind of bunchy, like too blousy. I’m almost wondering if it has shrunk because it was so tight compared to the overall fit of the dress. The length is also a little long for petites. It is a very cool, classy style though and I enjoyed wearing it one time to an evening museum reception.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
March 14th, 2025
Cute, waist a tad tight, packs well for travel. FYI open back!

This dress was cute. Got lots of compliments. I could zip it but it was definitely tight in the waist as others mentioned. Overall glad I went with the 38, I think sizing up would have made the top too much of a bubble/puff. Belt tended to fold over when I was sitting but looked good when standing. FYI the back above the zipper/belt portion is open! I work a black tank under it since I wore it for work and it was totally fine. Got lots of compliments. Great for hot weather and it didn’t wrinkle in my luggage. For reference - I am a true pear shape. More of a small/4 up top and a medium/6 on bottom and carry most my weight in my butt/thighs.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 101lbs
Browse Selena's reviews
October 15th, 2024
Beautiful dress but difficult to wear

It is difficult to zip up without help. I am very small in the torso, so the arm hole is a little big. The back doesn’t have any fastening and it puffs up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 163lbs
Browse Isabel's reviews
September 23rd, 2024
The band on your waist flips

Super comfortable dress. The only downside is the band across the stomach flips/folds over when you sit down which was super annoying to have to fix frequently

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
August 7th, 2024
Runs TTS But No Flexibility in Waistline & Spacious Bust

I am typically a 38 but rented the 36, because that’s all that was available. I was able to zip it up but I had to zip it backwards and up past my ribs, but below my chest, to get it closed without putting too much tension on the zipper. I would say TTS. The only issue is that if I went up to my normal size, the top portion would be too large on my chest, as the 36 was and that’s . I would say this dress would be more flattering on someone that can fill it out up top. It has an open back, so would be hard to wear at work, even though the overall style is conservative enough. I wanted to wear Cakes as a bra alternative (open back shows bra), but the dress was too large in the bust area, to secure them. Watch out for the sewn-on fabric belt. Every time I sat, it rolled up. Had to keep pressing it open. Overall, I found the dress well made and beautiful but I wouldn’t rent it again. Just not the perfect match for my body type, which isn’t a strike against the design.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Jillian's reviews
June 21st, 2024
Great Summer Work Dress

Wore this dress for a work conference. The belt around the waist was a bit tight which is why I gave this dress 4 stars but other than that it was a really nice, summer look and I received lots of compliments! Would rent again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 102lbs
Browse Nancy's reviews
May 31st, 2024
Quality piece, a bit much for petites

There was a lot of fabric for a petite. Loved the embroidered detail. Fits TTS, probably would not rent again. Best for tall statuesque women.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Caitlin's reviews
April 27th, 2024
Simple & detailed

Simple black dress with detail. Fit is true to size. Thick fabric but cinches at the waist. Comfortable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Anita's reviews
July 17th, 2024
Why is the back open?

I don’t understand why designers make dresses like this open back. There’s no need for it. I had to wear a black tank underneath. The top is a bit bulky and big and the waist is very true to size with zero stretch. It was a fine wear, and a pretty overall dress, just not my most favorite RTR rental.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Kyri's reviews
June 3rd, 2024
Well fitting but blah

No pockets in this snoozer. It’s just ok but fit as expected.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Meg's reviews
April 8th, 2024
Waist runs small

But the bust is more loose/roomy. The zipper is also hard to zip because it runs through the thick fabric band at the waist. Looked good on but was not comfortable

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Sarit's reviews
October 27th, 2024
Tough to wear

Impossible to zip without help. I used a safety pin for the top section as the little button with the string to put it through was horrible to try and get in. Good for those with small waist but I have larger hips so the “belt” around the middle kept getting rolled. I wouldn’t rent again and don’t recommend even tho it did look cute on.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Olga's reviews
June 11th, 2024
Impossible zipper

As everyone else said, this dress has a tight fitting “belt” around the rib cage. The tightness is fine though, but the zipper is impossible and requires help to be pulled up. The other problem is that the “belt” curls up in on itself whenever one is sitting down, so that it doesn’t look right after a long period of sitting. Overall, the style was also frumpier than I excepted.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Tiffany 's reviews
May 15th, 2025
BEAUTIFUL DRESS!!!

GORGEOUS DETAIL on this dress!!!! fits well but tight in the waist.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 153lbs
Browse Tiare's reviews
February 23rd, 2025
So many compliments!

Very cute and unique! Wore it at a work event.

Overall Fit

Just right

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