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Browse all DL1961 dresses →Montauk Dress Sleeveless Maxi | Crema Linen
The verdict
Fit
Sleeveless maxi construction offers minimal shaping. Expect a straight, unfitted silhouette that moves easily; linen's drape softens straight lines. Sizing should be straightforward.
Quality
DL1961 is a denim specialist; linen execution follows the same quality standards. At $289, expect durable weave and clean seaming throughout.
Is the price fair?
At $289, positioned as premium casual. Linen's seasonal utility limits year-round value, though construction quality is assured.
Best for
Summer dressers in warm climates seeking a simple, unfitted maxi that layers or stands alone.
Care
Linen wrinkles naturally; wash cool and hang to air-dry. Light pressing is optional.
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