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Browse all DL1961 dresses →Esme Dress Midi | Sea Front
The verdict
Fit
The Esme line reads as a fitted midi with modest shaping. Should fit true to size through the waist and hips, with length hitting mid-calf. Denim will soften slightly with wear but minimal stretch initially.
Quality
DL1961's core denim line maintains quality standards. Expect reliable seaming, good color stability, and a durable weave at this mid-premium tier.
Is the price fair?
At 246.75 USD, this is fair mid-prestige pricing for a recognized denim brand's core offering. Justified for quality and brand but not premium-tier design.
Best for
A practical shopper seeking a well-made, versatile denim midi that works for work and casual social occasions.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water; air dry when possible to maintain color and seam integrity.
What owners report about DL1961 dresses
Owner feedback on DL1961's denim dresses is concentrated on Rent the Runway, where the two most-reviewed styles each average 4.0 of 5 across roughly 130-190 renter reviews. The rigid button-front styles draw the most fit comments: renters report no stretch through the waist, snugness in the chest (54 members flagged the Daphne as small in the chest), gapping between buttons, and slight see-through on light washes. Reviewers still call the dresses cute and flattering, wearing them to work, dinners, and casual daytime events. Customer ratings on the brand's stretch-fabric sheath style describe it as comfortable and stretchy, with fit reports split between true to size and running large.
- Strengths
- Renters consistently rate the dresses flattering and easy to dress up for work or down for casual wear, with the overall fit marked "just right" by the majority.
- Watch out for
- The rigid denim styles have no stretch, so chest and waist snugness, button gapping, and slight transparency on light washes are the recurring complaints.
- Sizing
- Most renters mark the dresses true to size, but a sizable minority say the non-stretch button-front styles run small in the chest and waist, so sizing up there is commonly advised, while the stretch styles draw some runs-large reports.
About DL1961's dresses line as a whole. Sources: Daphne Denim Dress by DL1961 | Rent the Runway · Denim Vest Dress by DL1961 | Rent the Runway · DL1961 Esme Denim Midi Dress | Bloomingdale's