Name: Illusion Gown
Brand: Adrianna Papell
SKU: ADP72
Price: 38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (147 reviews)

I loved this dress.  It was actually my back up dress, but I felt much more comfortable in it.  I wore it for a black tie wedding.  My only complaint is that it kept catching on my shoes.  Not a huge issue if I held it a little while walking.  

I have bigger hips and rear so the fit was great because it was flowy. Fit my upper body perfectly as well. I'm a 34C and the top was perfect. It could've used more padded cups (they're more of a thicker liner) but I felt comfortable and beautiful all night. 

The dress fits true to size. Super comfortable. I wear this for a MardiGras Ball. 

You guys. What is up with the shapes of designer dresses? I'm a size 12 in everything I own. I'm a bit more Apple shaped after three kiddos, but still within normal human woman proportions. Allllll of the dresses are meant for hourglass shapes. So there's that. After 10 dresses tried at home, I ordered this size kind of as a joke in a moment of frustration... and it fit like magic. Petite was the way to go... but I'm 5'6"... so yeah. 5'6, size 12? Cool, size 20P then. Perfect. 

So, that's why there aren't 5 stars. This dress will remind you that you're not a Barbie shaped creature, but - I felt like a princess on the red carpet. Brand Carlisle said she loved the lace :) Sorry for the name drop, but how cool is that? xo

I heard about this site from my cousin. I was stressing to find a dress to wear to a Mardi Gras ball, since I'm so short, it's had to find a petite in a size 14. I ordered the last minute, but it's true it arrives on the same day you choose. I'm 4'11" and with heels the dress was the prefect length. And was true to size, only thing I had troubles with was the zipper towards the top of the dress. So that part is a two person job. But it was a beautiful dress! 

I am 5'10, so finding long dresses is challenging, tall girls want to wear heels too! I wore the 8L with a 2.5" block heel. I would have preferred it to be another inch or two longer, but overall, I was very happy with it! If you have a larger rib cage, I would size up one. I loved the ease of the bottom of the dress, and the slit was perfect!

Comfortable, good feeling fabric... the lace was not itchy.  

This dress was absolutely gorgeous and fit extremely well. It was flattering but not tight around the stomach and hips so it was comfortable to wear all night. The slit added an element of sexiness to it without being over the top. The very edge of the lace neckline did rub my neck a bit throughout the night, but not enough to leave a mark, just enough to be slightly annoying. I would definitely wear it again. 

This dress was so beautiful and a pleasure to wear. I rented it for a formal photo shoot that I did with my husband and child. It was absolutely perfect. 

Loved this dress! Very elegant and fit comfortably. I felt beautiful and elegant with a hint of sexy. I'm usually a size 2, but I wore a 4. No bra, the dress is padded. 

Had fun in this!! Lots to love about this dress: the slit, the bodice part below the chest, plus the V back and front lacey part. The boob coverage is kind of loose and doesn't shape very nicely if you aren't really busty plus I had to mess with the pads inside because they were folded. But all in all felt sexy yet modest & classy enough to officiate my girl's wedding!

This dress is very comfy and fits well. I just had my baby two months ago and the dress looked great. The only con I have is that it's hard to pull up the zipper. I needed assistance. 

I loved this dress and got tons of compliments! I typically wear a 14 but I had to size up to a 16 because the bust area is tight. I worried about not being able to wear a bra but the dress provides perfect support without being overly tight and uncomfortable. The only negative I have about this dress is the zipper. It is super difficult! It is definitely not a dress you can put on by yourself. 

Loved this dress! Small zipper hiccup, but felt so comfortable and gorgeous in this. 

This dress was very comfortable. Had built-in cups so no bra needed. I wore three inch heels and it was the perfect length. There was a band that fell around the lower part of the bust that was tight and offered no flex. I recommend ordering a size up as a second size.

You will not be able to wear a bra. But has built in bra ..and was not a problem.  Nice flowing style and much nicer in person. Very high waisted , almost an empire waist. Could be very tight at times at the band.. makes you stand up tall. Large chest ladies beware you will appear bustier. Good for all bra sizes.  I believe this dress appears conservative even with the low last neck line. At 5,5 150lbs 36d cup - 31 waist 43 hips. The 8R was perfect and was the perfect length for my 3 inch heels. 

I rented this for a party and ended up going with my second pick, but this was cute too. It was definitely a bit small around the waist and a bit large in the shoulders

Band at the waist/ribs was definitely tight with no elasticity so I had to size up to a 4R (normally 2R). 

4R dress was a little long but additional height from heels made it ok. Also very easy to pick up given the slit design which is a flattering unintentionally sexy detail that I enjoyed. 

I'm not busty at all and was worried about chest area being too empty but the padding + sheer lace detail at the v-neck held the look nicely. 

I rented this dress for a Marine Corps event and it did not disappoint.  The dress was quite comfortable and the flowy feel to it was nice, plus that leg slit is perfect.  I'm top heavy so wearing a dress with that sort of see through top without being too inappropriate was great.  My only complaint is that the waist band has ZERO GIVE to it so it was extremely tight around my rib cage.  I had to go up one dress size just to even get it to close.  Also, as other reviews stated, the zipper is impossible to zip up without the help of someone.  Just a couple things to keep in mind.

The dress material was amazing... I was fairly hot all night... but not so bad I was suffering.  The length of the dress was perfect... I wore maybe 3" heels.  With my large chest... it was difficult to figure out how I was going to tame these girls without a bra... but I found a bralette that was just lace all the way around... because the front of the dress was lace... the back of the lace bra just looked like part of the dress.  The zippers... on EVERYTHING that I tried on SUCKED!!! They were hard to zip up and would get jammed all the time.  But... I got it to work and was in love with this dress.  I suggest this dress for any and everyone!

I loved this dress!  Especially for the price (with my $30 off).  I returned the $130 dress I didn't need that I had as a back-up just in case I didn't love this dress.  It arrived a day earlier than expected and the free second size really allowed my to decide what I liked best.  The fit was true to size in my opinion.  I actually wear a 12 or large in everyday clothes (slacks, jeans, t-shirts, etc) and both the 12 and the 14 fit me but I had a bit more breathing room in the 14.  I carry my weight in my stomach and thighs so the flow of the dress hid that beautifully.  I loved the sexy, not-too-revealing top and the occasional peak-a-boo of the leg.  I got so many compliments!!   It was a little long for my height as I am not comfortable in super tall heels.  I wore 2 inch heels and the dress lightly swept the floor.  Another inch would have been perfect.  The ease of the return was awesome!!  Will definitely use the service again!!

The dress fit perfectly the length was perfect for my heels. The back of the dress is cut low, very elegant. I felt so beautiful in this dress. The slit was perfect height, and just enough sexy to be formal. 

This dress was really comfortable, the flowy skirt makes it great for a pear shape. They did not have my originally requested size of 6 so I went with the 8 but I think this fits true to size and I would have been happier with the 6. My only issue was what bra to wear because the sheer V goes so deep that you can see even a strapless bra. I ended up going without which made me a little self conscious. If I could figure out a better bra option I would rent this dress again. 

Loved it! It ran a little smaller than I expected so I ended up with the bigger size.. which was slightly big on but worked! I loved the lace front and the back and the slit.. and everything about this dress! I felt so glamorous at our Oscar themed charity event! 

I rented this dress for a tribute show to female music artists-- 2nd year using RTR to be Adele! Great choice this year-- comfortable, though fitted just below the bust line. While the deep-v is made more modest with a nude underlay (underneath the lace), the slit adds some extra va-va-voom. Just barely skimmed the floor in 3+ in heels

Just as the other reviewers mentioned, the dress is extra tight in the rib cage. I could fit the 12 but wore the 14. Getting the dress zipped is a two man job.  Use candle wax for difficult zippers. The front slit gave the dress a little something extra. I was unsure about the open back initially. The padding in the dress kept everything in place. The length of the dress was perfect with my 4 inch heels. 

This dress is true to size, and very comfortable. I have worn this designer before and all of her dresses are made incredibly well and are very comfy. I wore this to a wedding at an art museum and it was perfect for the occasion!

Normally wear 18/20 - went up to a 22R. Great length, I am 5'5" and it was perfect with some 2" heels.  - Great padding and support in the chest - was able to wear without a bra. (Typically wear 44 DD")
Got so many compliments on this dress - I would definitely rent it again! 

Wore this to a black tie event and it was perfect (pic is from trying it on - photos from the event are pretty dark!) flattering on my midsection and for nicely in the bust. I did wear a backless bra but only because I've had two kids and my bust could use the extra support. I definitely could have gone braless though. Received many compliments throughout the night. Was a little long even with 3.5" heels 

Dress ran small and shows a lot of cleavage!! It did work for the Gala I was attending. I wished I would've seen how sheer the bust part was in the photos because I probably would not have chosen this.

Had enough structure to wear without a bra which was great.   Love the slit for a little sexy but still very classy for a fund raiser/gala event. Very flattering to hour glass shape.

I wore this to a black tie wedding. I was comfortable all night long and it was truly stunning. 

The dress was perfect and this was my first rtr experience! Definitely renting from rtr again! 

Very tight where band sits below bust and then ran big above band line (both in bust and shoulders). Was very happy that I ordered a long! 

I received so many compliments on this dress. It fit true to size and was comfortable to wear for an extended period of time and while dancing. I am presently nursing a 3 month old and needed to pump occasionally during the event while I was away; I appreciated that I was able to unzip this dress without assistance back in my hotel room. The dress also provided enough support to my DD-size-Milk-Filled tatas. :) 
I am 5'7" and found that the regular length dress was an appropriate length with 3 inch heels.  This dress is also flattering on your mid-section (if you're 3 months post-partum like me and feeling a little pudge); I think it would also work for a first trimester pregnancy. The attention is definitely drawn away from your tummy/hips/waist area.

The dress arrived on the exact delivery but quite late in the evening. It's great RTR gives you a free second dress size because I needed it. I received lots of compliments and I was very comfortable. Felt like a princess!!

I was the Maid of Honor in my Best Friend's wedding and it happened to be out-of-state. Not only could the bride and I search RTR together, but the dress arrived on time with no issues. I never had to pack it! The fit was perfect since I used the RTR guide & other user reviews. Thank you for making me look #glamorous in my own skin. I got so many compliments! Would definitely use this service again. Also, drop-off was beyond easy mailing the dresses back. Thank you, RTR! 

Wore this dress for a black tie wedding and I absolutely loved it!! The slit kept it fun but was very classy overall, I received compliments all night! Ran true to size and fit perfectly!

I sized down on this dress because I have a small bust and waist. I loved this dress because it was comfortable yet glamorous. However, there's a big risk of looking frumpy so definitely accessorize in the right way. 

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