Name: Aqua Wonder Dress
Brand: Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM65
Price: 108 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (154 reviews)

I felt like a million dollars in this dress! I got so many compliments! The top of the dress was a tiny bit loose (I'm a 32B) but a smaller size probably would not have fit as well. I was so sad to return it... 

Rented this last-minute for a New Year's Year's party. I was worried about the color being a little too summery, but the subtle gold sequins added enough glitz to make it winter appropriate.  The way the fabric drapes is forgiving if you have some pooch, and the back is high enough to wear with a standard strapless bra. I'm 5'11, and the dress hit mid/lower thigh, which was great because I usually have to keep checking to make sure cocktail dresses aren't riding up.

This dress was overnighted to me as my original dress didn't work. I was so grateful to have it and it was gorgeous- much more than my original choice. I called it my "Elsa dress" and it truly was. Great fit all over and I received so many complements. My girlfriends even said they planned on renting it! Loved it!

The colors were different than the typical all-over sequin dress. Surprisingly, the sequins did not bother me at all. I felt glamorous yet so comfortable in it.

I originally ordered a different dress but due to being 6 feet tall I was scared it would be too short. I called RTR and switch the dress at the last moment! The lady on the phone was so helpful and kind! It was easy to switch the dress and I'm so glad I did! This dress was stunning, and I danced in it all night without being uncomfortable! My whole family absolutely loved this dress and I received compliments all night :)  what a beautiful dress and so fun to wear!  The only reason I wore the size 10 is because the size 8 was slightly shorter and also looked like someone might have tried to sew it themselves at one point.

I ordered this dress for my friend, whose Bachelorette party it was. We had a sparkle theme and she looked absolutely gorgeous in this dress. It fit her like a glove. We ordered the 4 and the 6, and she went with the 4. She's pretty tall (5'10") and most dresses are too short on her, but this was the perfect length. A great dress for a great night!! 

This dress is true to size and very comfortable! I incorporated Indian jewelry to my look, so it was a nice "East meets West" combination.  Loved the style!  Great dress overall.  

The dress was perfection for my company's annual convention banquet.  The fit was a teensy bit tight but not enough to keep me from wearing it.  Also, the draping helps to hide the tight areas.  The sheer layer did hang out of the bottom of the dress (and I forgot double stick tape) but honestly, it matched the sheer area under the arm and did not bother me in the least.  The dress was incredibly comfortable- wore it ALL night- and the sequins never scratched.  If you want to WOW people, this is the dress for you!  I only wish I could have worn it more than once!  LOVED IT!

This was a dinner party here in San Diego for my dear friend and ex GM who turned 93 years old. The attire was cocktail/casual. I did get this dress in pink but in a size up just in case the aqua didn't fit. I loved the color on me, and the fit was really good. People told me I looked like a mermaid goddess. Super fun night, loved getting told left and right on how fabulous my dress looked. Definitely renting this little number again!

The fit is true to size.  It hugs the body in all the right places.  It was perfect length - not too conservatve but still classy and sexy.  I loved the one shoulder that was split up the sleeve.  It was a perfect dress for a perfect night!!  I wore to outside wedding taking place in the evening. it sparkled in the night-- gorgeous ! I rented with the Nicole Miller earrings... and it was a stunning ensemble.

I wore this for an alumni event. The 4 wasn't much smaller than the 6, but the slip/liner on the 6 tended to show below the dress. The dress was comfortable, with just enough stretch to sit down in. I didn't have a problem with the sequins being itchy anywhere. I got a lot of compliments on this dress, and I would definitely recommend it!

This dress is perfect for blondes! I'm hippy and busty so, after reading all the reviews, knew it was going to fit snug.  It did but not in an uncomfortable manner.  I never wear sequins!! No bling to attract attention!  I was way out of my comfort zone.  However, I felt at ease all night.  I did buy stylist tape to adjust the right side from folding over.  The sequins were not a problem rubbing under my arm.  The dress length was perfect above the knee.  I had compliments all night and beforehand multiple people stopping to ask questions and make comments just about my RTR box!  Love it.  Process could not have been easier.  When is my next event?!?!?!

Felt absolutely fantastic in this dress. Even had some room in there to breath.  Fit is very true to size.  Only problems are the zipper and I believe that is because of the second problem: sequins.  The scratches the next day from the sequins are well worth image this dress pulls off. I had so much fun and it was perfect for my night at the club.

This was true to size, and so easy to wear!! Like other girls that had worn this, I wore a regular bra and just tucked the strap in. No one could tell. I also pinned the slip piece, because it stuck out TOO far under the dress (others could pull it off, but I couldn't). The dress was so much fun to wear, I was sad to return it! Definitely a winner. 

People called this my "Elsa" from "Frozen" dress and I didn't realize it until after I wore it. It's a great silhouette that hides the mommy pooch. I didn't find it itchy like others have stated. Don't hug anyone in lace though--it's a bad velcro-like situation.

I wore this dress to my company holiday party and received many compliments.  The 2 was too tight but the 4 fit great.  It was comfortable and easy to wear.  The color is gorgeous and it looks better in person than in pictures.

The dress ran true to size and was pretty comfortable. I'm about 5'8" and didn't have to worry about it being too short. I don't have much to complain about! The only con I can remember is that it rubbed under the armpit a little bit but it really wasn't that bad. I wore this dress to another school's prom, and this was the first time I'd met most of the people there. Everyone told me that this dress was their favorite; I think first impressions went well! You're definitely getting a lot out of the price for this dress, I would recommend it to anyone. 

Everyone wanted to know where I got my dress. Perfect for our company holiday party!

Beautiful and eye catching dress. I got more compliments on this dress than any other I've worn! The color is beautiful and the matte gold sequins are very glamorous, but not over the top. 

How did you manage with the bra situation?  I'm a 36H so it's an issue for me... but I assume you have that problem too :-)

Abby, I had a sleeveless bra from Nordstroms and it worked perfectly.  

I am a 32G hourglass shape..  I never have found dresses that fit me well and that I was comfortable for any period of time.  So, I was very skeptical that this experiment with ordering a dress online would work.   I read a lot of the reviews and based my final decisions for the two dresses on people who were similar build (The Reviews are the best part!).  I ordered this dress and the Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress hoping one would work. 
I was shocked when both dresses fit perfectly!!!    I chose to wear this dress as the gold was a little more sparkle than I wanted.  I had compliments all night!  I don't like to dress up, but I felt wonderful and very comfortable all night.   Highly recommend!

This dress was perfect for the wedding I attended in Florida. I received tons of compliments! Others described it as scratchy under the arms but I did not experience that. It was, however, difficult to zip because of all the sequins. I'd say it runs a bit small as I usually wear a 2 but the 4 fit just perfect, no tape or anything needed. I wish I could own this one!

Rented the dress for a NYE wedding, the dress was a hit. I loved the style, color and fit. 

The 4 fit me perfectly and I'm normally somewhere between a 4 and a 6 in most brands. I'm pretty tall and it hit me mid to lower thigh. No complaints other than sometimes the zipper didn't like going all the way up with all those sequins, but just be patient. and work with it. Highly recommended!

I wore this dress in Vegas and received so many compliments.  It shimmers and moves. The draping fell nicely and covered my tummy.  The sequins were a little scratchy but worth it.  The pretty blue was light and I happened to have matching earrings to complete my look!

It is a beautiful dress and really fun to wear. I felt like a movie star. It fit a bit snugly and some spanx might have smoothed it out better on my curvy body. But the drapy top looked great and the sparkles were super fun. I would rent this again.

This dress is so perfect!!! I wore it to a summer wedding in Florida and it was perfect in every way! The light side drape of the fabric hid my problem areas, and it was comfortable enough to dance all night and late into the morning!! Even the bride said I looked gorgeous!!! I paired this dress with nude heel-less wedges and my hair back in a bun and I looked great all night. I'm usually a size 6 but the 4 fit me like a glove. Amazing dress!!!!!!!!!! 

This dress was perfect for a wedding.  I got compliments all night long and my facebook page blew up with compliments when I posted this picture.  It made me feel amazing.  I have had a tough time finding a dress that I like after having my second baby 8 months ago (my stomach has just never been the same) and this dress was flattering and hid most of the pooch. :)

Probably could have worn a size bigger but it was comfortable. If you do not like sequins in your armpit, not the dress for you.


Like other reviewers the lining did peek out a little but as my one friend pointed out with the way the sleeve was on the dress it didn't matter. I wore the size 10 because the 12 was a little big in the bust area. I danced all night and felt very pretty. I received apt
Of compliments.  The whole rtr experience was great. From the online stylist help to the shipping process. The dresses arrived clean and ready to go, got some great freebie samples and it couldn't have been easier to return. I will use their services again.

If you're looking for the most talked about dress for the evening, you can't go wrong in this one. I recieved a ton of compliments for this aqua green beauty! I liked the way the dress fit, it wasn't too snug around the waist area, i had plenty of wiggle room in there, the only thing was that the strapless side was a little loose around the bust even with a strapless bra, but nothing a little fashion tape couldn't fix. Other than that, FIVE STAR OUTFIT!

it was a very slimming dress! definitely good for a formal. fit true to size

I normally wear a size 8 or 10 depending on brand, style, etc.  The 8 fit perfectlly.  The dress was very sparkly and attention-grabbing.  I wore it with nude open-toed high heels with a strap around the ankle.  For jewelry, I wore round blue glass earrings and matching bracelet.  No necklace - there's no room for a necklace b/c the part that drapes across the shoulder comes up fairly high across the chest and neck.  The "complaints" I had with the dress were: (1) the bottom layer of the dress (like the slip or whatever) showed in the back, (2) the dress seemed "worn" (i.e., like it had been worn too much and needs to be retired), and (3) the right side (where the wrap is hemmed to the dress) gapped or poked out.  Not sure how to explain it.  It was like the stitching was out of line or something, and it caused the whole right side to poke out very unnaturally.  I solved the problem by just keeping my arm to my side to cover it.  This may be a function of the dress being worn.  I don't know.  Overall, I liked the dress, and had a great experience with RTR.  Will definitely rent again.  You really can't beat the deal.  And, I got OODLES of compliments all night long (from total strangers).

I wore this to dress to law school prom (which is basically like a spring formal). I got so many compliments on this dress while I was there, and also the next day from random Facebook friends who saw all of my pictures. If you have smaller shoulders, I definitely recommend this dress! Cute and sexy, plus the sparkles make you stand out, and you can dance the night away comfortably without worrying about boobs popping out or your dress riding up.

FIT: I have very small shoulders and very large hips. I usually wear a 6 in dresses, but I wear 10/12 in jeans. I also have a small torso and pretty long legs. I got a 6 and an 8, and I was so glad that I had the extra size! The 6 probably fit my shoulders better, but it was so tight around my midsection that it would have been very hard to dance in without riding up. The 8 was maybe a little looser around my shoulders, but it comes with fashion tape so I taped it in place and it stayed put the whole night. It hit me at mid-thigh, which was exactly what I wanted. I was able to dance the night away without flashing my crotch at everyone. It didn't ride up at all so I didn't have to be worried about pulling my dress down every five minutes, either. 

Photos: I will echo what someone said that at a very particular angle, this dress can make you look wide in photos. But it's only a very particular angle, so I would not let it deter you! I had over 50 pictures of me pop up on Facebook the next day, and I looked faboosh in 48/50 of them. This dress make you look super skinny (especially if you have smaller shoulders)! 

The sparkles on the dress are not silver. They are a weird in-between of gold and silver, but I think they are more gold than silver. I found earrings that matched the color of the sparkles exactly, and then wore a gold cuff (that didn't match as well but looked fine), a pale pink bag with a gold chain, and nude peep-toe pumps. I also wanted to make sure my hair was up so that you could see the one-shoulder. 

I am small in the chest(a cup) so I wore the smaller size with spanx for my hips. It was a great fit ! I danced and had room in the waist for a nice dinner. The color is a beautiful aquamarine. I felt so glamorous! Loved the experience of RTR and will come back again! 

wore it for a very fromal wedding....and yikes I think I got just as many compliments as the bride:) never have i worn something that people stopped me all night long to ask where I got.  The dress if very snug up top, if you are busty i didnt need a bra at all....the lining underdneath sometimes peaked out underneath...i have never worn a stlye like this before and sometimes feel a lttle self concious on very form fitting outfits...but my confidence grew as the compliments came in! thank you for such an amazing first experience on site!  I also rented the suggested bangels...they were nice as well but a little beat up...overall great look! 

This dress is very flattering and fits great.  Lots of wiggle room, which is appreciated with my chest size.  :)  Everyone had to know the details of my dress, it was that stunning!

I rented this for a formal evening wedding at a museum...was thrilled with my choice the moment I opened the bag!  The aqua color is beautiful and the gold toned sequins were the perfect hue of metallic...not too flashy!  It was super easy to wear this dress--no special bra needed, just throw on some pretty earrings, a quick updo and go!  It was comfortable and easy to dance in.  I ordered a 4 and a 6---decided on the 6 because I preferred more of a drapey fit.  I will be renting another one in the near future--what a great concept!  I had a wonderful experience from start to finish!

I wore this dress for my birthday and LOVE it. It is true to size and easy to wear. Highly reccomended :)

Wore this out on my birthday and got so many compliments.  I ordered a 10 and it fit a tad snug.  It could have been managed had I not been sent a 12.  But I decided to go for the dress with a little more room.  Great buy.  Looks more green in person.  

This dress was BEAUTIFUL.  It ran a little big in some areas but then was a little tight around my hips.  If you have an hour glass or apple shaped figure like I do then you might have the same problem.  However, it still is very flattering.  I received compliments ALL night and everyone wanted to know where I got this dress. :)  I ordered a size 4 and a size 6 as that is what I usually wear in dresses and jeans and the size 6 was a little too big and bunched up by the bust and I really didn't feel a difference in the hip area so I went with the 4 for a much better all around fit. 

This dress was very comfortable and true to size. The color and sequins were stunning and perfect for a New Years Eve celebration! I loved the one shoulder neckline!

This dress worked very well for a glamorous New Years Eve party. It fit pretty snugly across the hips and stomach, so it might not have been the most flattering dress for me.  I still really liked it, especially the color and sparkle.

I wore this for a party that my husband's fitness studio puts on every 10 weeks for new members.  Since it was also during the holidays, it was fancier than normal.  I typically buy a new dress for each one of the events, but this time I decided to rent - and will never buy again!  I think I even convinced at least 10 other people to rent instead, since I spent less on my look than they did.  
The dress hit just about mid-thigh, which was perfect.  You can sit down or dance without worrying about inadvertent wardrobe malfunctions.  I have rented this same style of dress in a little different cut, and that one was MUCH shorter and required far greater attention to moving and bending.
Here are the details:
Shoes: nude pumps
Hair: http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2012/02/fancy-side-pony/ (I would have done my pony to to the sleeveless side, but my hair just doesn't part that way!
Undergear:  Though this dress wasn't super short, it was too short for Spanx.  Control top pantyhose worked fine.  I bought a convertible bra and wore it with one strap from the back right shoulder, across my back and over my left shoulder to the front.  I could not tuck in my strap on a normal bra as some reviewers noted - it just didn't work for me.

Cons:  this color is fantastic, but if you are pale midwestern girl in the middle of winter, it can make you a little washed out.  I would suggest a spray or self tanner at least a week prior to the event.  I also don't have much of a waist, and the cut of this dress didn't taper in enough to give me at least some curve.  If you have a better defined waist, this dress would look even more amazing.  
Pros:  For a sequence dress, it was surprisingly soft in it's movement.  It wasn't stiff and startchy like some dresses (though that may just be a function of it being a designed dress instead of a cheap one!). This one arm style is so flattering, and I got nothing but compliments.    You won't regret this rental!

Wore this to a black tie optional wedding since it was summer and I didn't want to wear a gown. Got lots of complements and it was very comfortable. Didn't look quite as expensive as would have thought but it was well made. Would recommend if you don't mind all the sequins :)

I received tons of compliments on this dress. It is tts and would fit a variety of body shapes. The only problems were the itchy sequins at the neckline and armpit and underlining riding up a little

The dress is beautiful. They send you 2 sizes - thank god! If you have hips, know that it is tight in the hips. Not easy to get on and off! 

Length is good for showing off your legs. I am probably a little too chunky for it to look as loose and flowy as it should. Color is beautiful. On the bare-arm side, the fabric/sequins dug into my underarm area a little. Also on the bare-arm side, the top of the dress sort of rolls down a little bit, if that makes sense. But overall it's really great and looks really great on. Just wanted to point out comfort issues.

Dress fit true to size. Lining was dropping a bit below hem but easily fixed with fashion tape. Just the amount of sparkle I was looking for!

The only con to this dress was that the sequins underneath the arms kept getting caught on my hair. If you have long hair I would consider wearing your hair up with this dress.

I got many compliments on this dress throughout the night (formal awards event). It's very unique in the style and color. As others have mentioned the sequins are a little irritating under the armpit but it didn't bother me too much. There isn't much give in the material so it's hard to hide curves. :)

You will get many compliments with this dress. It's classy and sophisticated and shows just enough modernity without letting it all hang out. 

You will need some safety pins to get that perfect fit on top if you are small chested like me. 

I'm your exact height & size and seeing this on you has inspired me to rent it for my big 30th birthday party next weekend!

Wore it for a charity event for the Humane Society.  The only complaint as others have said, the sequins are a bit scratchy under the axilla. Dont hesitate to rent! One woman came up to me and said she almost rented the same dress. That would have been a little awkward :) The other woman in the photograph is also wearing a stunning rent the runway gown!

This whole RTR experience was worth every penny! The dress was perfect, and the fit was great! I actually had an odd sizing issue with this dress though. I ordered a size 0 and chose to get a 2 as my free second size. Best decision! The 0 was actually too big and was rather shapeless while the 2 showed off my curves.  I would definitely recommend ordering the second size for any of these dresses just in case! I hated having to return it, but my fiance's remark that I looked like a celebrity made it all worth it!

Beautiful dress and looks so good on any body type! 

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