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Forever Bonded Gown by Badgley Mischka

Forever Bonded Gown by Badgley Mischka

Forever Bonded Gown by Badgley Mischka

Forever Bonded Gown by Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka

Forever Bonded Gown

Rental $125 Retail $595

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Show off your waistline in this Badgley Mischka gown at the black tie event. Femininity meets edge in this gorgeous style. Try a mod bangle like the Alexis Bittar's Crystal Orbit Cuff.

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Purple jersey. Boat neckline. Twisting detail at waist. Ruched V back. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden back zip. See size and fit tab for length.

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This dress runs true to size. We recommend going one size up for backup. (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - fitted at bust area
WAIST: Very fitted - fitted at natural waist
HIPS: Fitted - fitted at hips with flared skirt below hips
LENGTH: Floor length - Three lengths available. (Regular, Long, and XL). Regular measures 58'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'2''-5'6''), Long measures 61'' from shoulder to hem(recommended for heights 5'7''-5'10''), And XL measures 63" from shoulder to hem ) recommended for heights 5'11''-6'1'').

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra
FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy
GREAT FOR: Apple, Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types

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Laura

Age: 50

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 148 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 36B

May 8, 2013

Received many compliments!!

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Fit true to size

Mara

Top Contributor

Age: 43

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 190 lbs

Usually wears: 14

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 36B

Mar 20, 2013

I wore this for an event in Vegas. Lots of compliments.

Size worn: XLR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

It was hotter than I thought for the Vegas weather, but I spent most of the time inside, casinos, clubs- all good.

Mara

Age: 17

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 121 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 34C

Mar 18, 2013

Stunning dress, super comfortable

Size worn: SR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was absolutely perfect for my prom and was exactly what I expected it to be. The color is gorgeous- in photos it tends to photograph as a royal blue, but it's definitely much more purple in person. The jersey was extremely flattering and comfy to wear, and the back was beautiful. For cons: The zipper on this dress was TERRIBLE. That's really what brought it down to 4 stars. The fabric around the zipper is thick, so they should've made the zipper more industrious. Also, the end of the zipper stuck out under the top layer of the dress until I taped it down. The XS fit me better in the waist, but was too tight across the chest, so if you are bustier you might want to size up for a better fit. I managed to wear a regular bra with this dress, but sometimes it peeked out on the sides during photos, so I would recommend fashion tape. Overall, I was super happy with this dress, and was very sad to send it back. Thank you again RTR!

Cortney

Top Contributor

Age: 23

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 125 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 34A

Jan 28, 2013

Loved this dress! It was simple but stunning.

Size worn: SR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this dress to an inaugural ball and it was just lovely! I receive many compliments from both men and women, young and old. The dress was simple, but the timeless style and color made it stand out in the crowd. I also rented the bracelet in the picture. Although it doesn't show well in the picture, the bracelet added a nice pop of sparkle to the dress, and I would recommend a standout piece of jewelry to compliment the dress. It fit true to size, but did require 4 inch heels and still skimmed the floor. It was also very comfortable and forgiving, despite being a body hugging dress. I highly recommend this dress!

Stacy

Top Contributor

Age: 38

Height: 5' 5"

Usually wears: 14

Body type: Hourglass

Jan 28, 2013

Pretty color, but just wrong

Size worn: LR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The color was beautiful but the fit was terrible. I felt like a vienna sausague in this dress. The top is made for smaller busts, I'm a DD and this is not for me. Based on my experience if you are bigger than a C, just say no.

Rachel

Top Contributor

Age: 22

Height: 5' 6"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34D+

Dec 31, 2012

Award Winner!

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this to a red carpet award ceremony, and I got so many compliments. The dress was very flattering and forgiving. It fit like a glove. I'm 5' 6" so I got the medium length, and with heels the dress was the perfect length. I felt like a million bucks and got so many compliments on the rich color. I even ended up winning an award that night- and I felt even more confident on stage because of the gown.

Maureen

Top Contributor

Age: 29

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 145 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 34A

Dec 19, 2012

Very elegant, beautiful color, flowy

Size worn: ML

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I rented this for my sister-in-law's wedding. The dress was beautiful, but I think I would have been happier with a different dress. The waist looked like it would be slimming and maybe it was just not the best fit for me, but it found it was a little unflattering in some of the pictures that came from the wedding. I haven't seen any professional photos yet, but the ones I have seen seemed to make me look wider which is already an insecurity of mine. Again, a gorgeous dress, but if you have any worries of looking wide from straight on, I'd avoid this dress. Thankful for the insurance too, after my husband's cousin knocked into me, spilling champagne down the front (the material makes a drop of anything wet very noticeable)!

Mary

Age: 58

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 110 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 34B

Dec 3, 2012

did not choose this one - zipper impossible!

Size worn: XSR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Fit was fine except length a bit long for 5'3" mom who did not want to wear 4 " heels. Zipper required 2 people to get up and down and it was not tight. Fabric had good stretch.

BrooklynChic

Top Contributor

Age: 31

Height: 5' 6"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Full Bust

Sep 28, 2012

Elegant perfection!

Size worn: LL

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I was 4.5 months pregnant when I wore this dress to a black tie gala. I was nervous about finding a formal dress that would accommodate my baby bump and my growing bust line- but this dress was perfect. The waistline detail in the front is gorgeous. I'm 5'6" and I wore only 2.5 inch heels because even the "long" length is not long enough for taller heels, but that may be because my belly was pulling some of the length up in the front. The only thing that I would change is the amount of gathering in the back- it's a little too much and adds bulk to the back if you are already a curvy girl. That's just a preference thing though, because the dress overall was still beautiful, I got so many compliments that night!

Marlean

Age: 57

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 128 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 34B

Jul 19, 2012

The fact that they were able to overnight a new selection to me when the original arrived and was not the length stated online.

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was a re-order because the original order was too short. It was over nighted to me and arrived as promised which was great. It was perfect in length and size and very comfortable to wear. It is a deep purple in reality and the regular length, 58 inches is perfect with 2.5-3 inch heels on a 5'6" person. I added the sparkly broche at the waist in the photo to break up the monochromatic look and give it some sparkle. I received tons of great comments all night. Being 56 yrs old, it was very age appropriate as well.

Gabby

Top Contributor

Age: 29

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 115 lbs

Usually wears: 0

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 34A

Jul 17, 2012

elegant

Size worn: XSR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

This dress is extremely elegant and great for a black tie affair! It's really pretty in person - great color and ruching around the middle makes it a flexible fit. The back is also cool for an updo!

Olivia

Top Contributor

Age: 21

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 125 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 34A

Jul 17, 2012

Wish I had events to wear gowns like this to all the time!

Size worn: SR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I wish I had an event to rent this dress for! It's a very simple cut, but the purple is beautiful, the fabric makes the dress so comfortable, and the twist in the front is super flattering. This dress would make you look so effortlessly elegant at any event.

AF

Top Contributor

Age: 20

Height: 5' 2"

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 34C

Jul 17, 2012

My very first RTR showroom party made this dress unforgettable!

Size worn: XSR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

The color of this dress is stunning and the stretchy fabric is very comfortable!! The dress runs true to size but under the armpits, it was a bit snug on me. For this reason, I suggest sizing up in your back-up size - just to be safe!

April

Age: 49

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 180 lbs

Usually wears: 12

Body type: Full Bust

Bust size: 38D

Mar 18, 2013

Very pretty dress!

Size worn: LL

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

The zipper on the dress was very hard to work and I was scared I was going to damage the dress so I didn't try very hard to get it zipped up. The bust on the dress was not very forgiving given that the dress ran S, M, and L and XL. I ordered the L based on the fact that I can usually wear that size in dresses with no problem. I should have requested the XL for a better fit in the bust, but from the waist down it was great. I may give this dress another chance if I have an opportunity.

Carey

Age: 46

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 145 lbs

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Pear

Mar 16, 2013

Color is beautiful.

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Medium was a little tight through the bust, but it fit much better than the large.

karen

Age: 57

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 145 lbs

Usually wears: 10

Body type: Pear

Mar 10, 2013

Great dress!

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The color is gorgeous. This is a dress I wish I could keep. The armholes are assymetical, which I didn't expect from the photos, but it made the dress more interesting. On first try, I wished I had ordered a size up. But Spanx make all the difference on this one.

Celia

Age: 56

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 150 lbs

Usually wears: 10

Body type: Pear

Bust size: 36B

Feb 27, 2013

Beautiful color, classic design

Size worn: LL

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was lovely, but ran small. The shoulders and bust were very tight, the hips a bit but not a big problem. I would have never thought I needed an extra-large but I would have worn it if I had not gotten a different dress as a backup. That other dress was not lovely in person, so went with this one and got lots of compliments but it was not as comfortable as it could have been.

Faith

Top Contributor

Age: 33

Height: 5' 0"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 36C

Feb 8, 2013

The dress is beautiful, and the fabric is forgiving.

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Sadly I didn't get the chance to wear this dress because our function was postponed due to the snow storm. But the dress is really pretty, the length is perfect, the fabric is heavy and falls beautifully.

Mary

Age: 58

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 112 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Pear

Jan 23, 2013

Inaugural parties

Size worn: XSL

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The zipper stuck out at the end and made me look like I had a tail.

lisa

Age: 51

Height: 5' 2"

Usually wears: 8

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 36B

Jan 9, 2013

The gown fit me very well. The zipper does work hard. I needed my husband's help to zip it up.

Size worn: MR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The dress length was a little long but it was fine with 2" heals as I am only 5'2" tall. I loved the color and the style of the dress was really nice. Like another customer had suggested, I wore a silver brooch at the waist line which dressed it up a bit.

katie

Age: 28

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 127 lbs

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Full Bust

Bust size: 32D+

Nov 16, 2012

How glamorous I felt!

Size worn: SR

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

My only complaint was that the dress was a little long. I am 5'4" and got the regular length and I had to wear 6 inch heals in order to make sure the dress was not dragging. Otherwise, the dress was beautiful and I got tons of compliments!

Nancy

Top Contributor

Age: 24

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 180 lbs

Usually wears: 12

Body type: Full Bust

Bust size: 38D+

Nov 12, 2012

Love the dress, but not made for women with a big bust

Size worn: LL

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I ordered a Large and I was really looking forward to wear this dress but unfortunately this dress is not made for women with a big bust. It fit great in all the right places, but after I zipped the dress up I was afraid that I would rip it.

Traci

Top Contributor

Age: 38

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 130 lbs

Usually wears: 6

Body type: Straight & narrow

Bust size: 34A

Oct 22, 2012

Gorgeous jewel-toned color gown.

Size worn: None

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I rented this dress for a black tie dinner. I wanted something that wasn't typical black so I was really attracted to this dress for the gorgeous color. However, I put it on and meh, it just didn't work for me. Perhaps with more curves this would be a better fit. For me the twist across the front seemed to hit the bottom of my rib cage and not the smallest part of my waist which was not flattering. The fabric is almost like a silk jersey so it does have some stretch.

Hannah

Age: 17

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 120 lbs

Usually wears: 2

Body type: Petite

Bust size: 34A

Aug 11, 2012

Prom Dress

Size worn: XSR

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Other

I ordered this dress to use for Prom '12, and I absolutely loved it. I made the decision to go last minute, and RTR got it here exactly on time for the event. It is a beautiful dress, and flattered my petite figure better than you would imagine for a floor-length gown. I would say that it is true to size, but the bust was a bit loose. All in all though, I loved it!

Happy Step Monster

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 170 lbs

Usually wears: 14

Body type: Athletic

Bust size: 36C

Aug 1, 2012

Wonderful!

Size worn: LXL

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I rented this gown for my stepson's wedding. It was the 4th dress I had chosen, so I was really afraid it would not fit or it would look bad and I would be in a mess! I was so HAPPY when it came and was perfect. It looked great on me, made me look like a toothpick, and had everyone commenting on how great "I" looked. (not how great the dress looked). My son is getting married in March and I will use RTR again. Super Experience!!!

Janna

Top Contributor

Age: 25

Height: 5' 4"

Usually wears: 4

Body type: Hourglass

Bust size: 34C

May 31, 2012

Stylist Review!

Size worn: XSL

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

I loved this dress! The color was really gorgeous in person! You do have to wear a strapless bra due to the exposed back! The fabric is really stretchy, so it is an easier fit; however, It is pretty fitted in the bust and waist so I would size up in backup if you are larger chested! Overall, a great dress for a formal event!

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