Name: Black Bow Sheath
Brand: Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM459
Price: 73 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (167 reviews)

Felt so good in this dress! Was able to dance and move without any issues. The only time the snaps came undone is when I was putting my shoes on, so just be careful when bending over. Everyone loved the surprise back!!

Wore to a company holiday party - the bow was a hit! The specific dress I had has probably seen better days and the bow was a bit saggy, but the rest of the dress is nicely structured and fits well. Grab a friend to help you button it!

I received many compliments. The groom's stepmother told me my dress was her favorite of the wedding and that I looked stunning!  Only caveat - the snaps will pop open if you twist to far around or bend over.  Hook and eye would have been better!

Size 2 fit perfect and hugged everything in the right way. Tons of complements and the bow is so cute. Material is thick but breathable. Only annoying thing is that 1 of the 3 buttons snap off when you bend down or sit so be sure to hike it up before doing so. You can't button yourself so must have a plus one when wearing this out! 

Rented for a baby christening, having rented this dress 3yrs ago for a work gala. 

It's a classy, fun, and comfortable pick that's sure to turn heads and spark conversation at sight of the back. The front is a more conservative but flattering style (why I selected this for a christening in a church) and the back is both sweet and sassy. 

The zero fit perfectly - form fitting while not too tight, room to breathe, and no bra needed as the material is thick and felt supported. Order a size down.

I've had this dress saved for the longest time and am so happy I finally rented it. I'm usually a 10 and wore a 10. It's possible I could have fit into an 8 if I sized down instead of up for my backup, but it might have been too tight in certain places. I got so many compliments all night, everyone loved the surprise bow on the back of the dress. It was definitely one I didn't want to return. 

LBD in the front... fit very nice! A Maaaazing in the back!!! Really different and fancy looking! The bow is soft and not structured... there are three snaps holding it closed... had to be a little careful when sitting not to pop a snap. But if the other two were still snapped it held. The bow didn't feel bumpy to sit against. I loved it loved it loved it!

I originally ordered this dress in an 8 with a 6 as my backup size, but the 8 was so snug, I felt uncomfortable and that it was unflattering. Shout out to the RTR customer service team who helped me get a replacement size of this dress in a size 10, which was perfect! It fit like a glove, but in a way that I felt glamorous, sophisticated, and confident! I received SO many compliments on this dress. I have had my eye on this dress for around 3 years now and I'm SO glad I finally found the perfect occasion to rent it for. The back of the dress is the real show stopper, but I love that from the front, you can see a little mauve accent on the top of the straps to keep the dress interesting, and different from "just another lbd".  I had read other reviews regarding the snaps on the bow coming loose, but I didn't have that problem at all. To be fair- I noticed that my size 10 dress had 4 snaps as opposed to 3 in the size 8, and the top corner of the bow was tacked to the strap, which helped add support. I'm not sure if that's a difference in design due to a larger dress size, or if I was lucky enough to receive a dress that had been slightly reinforced by a previous renter, but it worked beautifully for me! 10/10 would order again. 

Very form fitting, no problems with the bow unsnapping as other reviews stated. 

Rented this for a wedding, was super classy, comfortable, and fit perfectly. Normally a 2 is tight on me but this was loose if anything. Have some one around to snap you back in or safety pin as they do pop! Tons of compliments and looked great!

At 5’2 the straps were a little big for me, but overall the dress was awesome and I loved the bow on the back! Would definitely rent again!

Loved the awesome back! Great that the front is modest in juxtaposition with the open back. Wore glue on bra and thong to keep everything smooth. Very business in the front party in the back. Very flattering LBD+.

Ordered an 8 and a 6, 8 was my safe size and I was optimistic about getting into the 6. The 8 fit well, but the 6 definitely showed off my waist more so I wanted to wear that one. The bow came unsnapped a couple of times, but there are three snaps so it never came totally open before I had someone resnap it. Loveddd the dress and got so many compliments on it all night! 

Fit true to size.  I ordered the 4 and the 2 as backup, and ended up wearing the 2.  The bow DOES snap off.  I should have heeded the warnings, but at least fiance was there to (begrudgingly) fix me each time.  The bow is less of a blush and more of a taupe.

This dress was absolutely beautiful, and I loved wearing it. As other reviewers stated, the snaps will pop open so I used a prophylactic safety pin and was all set all night. I'll also note that the bow was not the color portrayed in the picture: not blush, I would call it more of a mauve, still beautiful. I didn't wear a bra for this one either, and felt the seams were well placed to not need pasties. Overall great experience!!

Loved this dress. So many compliments. Paired it with glitter heels and clutch. I didn't have any issues with the buttons unsnapping on the bow. 

I loved the design of this dress. It is classic in the front and very fun in the back. But as others have said before, the dress has it's issues. Personally, I was in between sizes (the 10 fit better in the bust and a little tight in the hips; the 12 was loose in the bust and fit better in the hips) and ended up just wearing the larger size since I would be eating and drinking throughout the night. I went braless although because the larger size was large in the bust, I probably should have gotten a sticky, backless bra to help fill out the dress. I read the reviews prior to renting the dress and took the advice of another user who said to safety pin the bow into place. There is no way to get into this dress by yourself--you can zip the bottom half on your own but you will need someone to snap the bow into place (and safety pin it into place, if you're smart). The snaps do not hold it in place! Any sudden movement will pop one of the snaps. Someone hugged me and they accidentally popped a snap!  Overall, the dress is beautiful but high maintenance. I don't think I'd rent again.

Wore it to an Awards Gala for work and received tons of compliments!

The fit was a little small, but it ended up giving a little bit throughout the night. I got lots of compliments, and it was great to dance in. My only complaint would be that the buttons on the bow would not stay together. I had to safety pin it to keep the back from flying open and having me flash everyone. Once it was pinned though, it was great. 

Overall, this dress was a success. The one downfall for me was if I bent over all the way to adjust my shoe or whatnot, the bow snaps in the back would bust open. The same thing happened if I was hugged aggressively. Despite this, the dress fit well. 

Everything was wonderful about it except that it felt like the material kept twisting...but that could have been my spanx too...

I think if too tight buttons pop I had no issue . Wore stick on boobs ! Felt good in this dress

This dress was definitely not the most flattering - the back and top were really big (I'm 34D cup), but it was really tight in the stomach area for me.  I had to use a lot of pins to try to fix the bow in the back.  And to be honest, the dress was nothing special when you look at it from the front.... but the back was really pretty, and I got a lot of compliments! I wouldn't rent this again, but I was able to make it work for the wedding I went to :) 

I wore this to a conference and it was very well-received. I love how it's both professional and stylish.

Fit - true to size. A little snug on the hips, but if you have a smaller bust you may want to consider double sided tape under the arms.

Pros - fit like a glove. I felt so pretty in this dress. I loved the low back and the bow made me feel so sassy. Easy to slip on. I did not wear a bra. Dresses that don’t require a bra are the BEST.

Cons - the snaps in the bow do come undone pretty easily. I turned in my seat to watch the newlywed’s first dance, and two of the three snaps separated. Luckily I wasn’t at a table with total strangers. LOL.

Helpful hints: double sided tape on the sides of the bust if you skip a bra. Tough for dancing because you do need to be careful - I almost flashed people on the dance floor because I lifted my arms up. Whoops! Also: The bow looks more pink in the pictures online than it really is. It’s more of a nude pink than a light pink. 

I say hassle because you cannot get the dress on yourself. Someone has to button the bow for you, and it unsnapped itself when I sneezed. It also unsnapped a couple more times from dancing. As long as you have someone on hand to snap you back up it's fine! Also, without a bra it leaves a gap on the side, I suggest getting a sticky, strapless, backless bra it worked great! Overall I loved the dress and received tons of compliments at the wedding!

This dress is amazing! It was my first RTR rental and I wore it to a semi-formal wedding. The dress was so comfortable and flattering. No need for a bra, which the back would not allow anyway. It fit pretty true to size but if you are in between two, I would go a size down because the fabric has a little stretch to it. I got multiple complements on the dress throughout the night and wish I could have kept it! 

Absolutely amazing dress. So many compliments.   Be aware - like others have said, the bow stays together with 3 small snaps.  Any big movement- and Pow pow pow! All 3 snaps come undone.   My guy had to stay attached to me all night in case one, two, or all 3 popped.  But seriously.  Worth it.  Just don't rent this for a night of dancing.   

Gorgeous!!  I absolutely loved this dress, and received compliments the entire night.  Typically I wear a size 4 but the size 2 fit a little better in the bust.  There is no stretch to the material and no slit in the skirt, so stairs were a bit difficult for me, but overall the dress was very comfortable.  I highly recommend this, the back is beautiful!

Will definitely need small safety pins to help support the bow snaps. 

Dress fit like a glove and I got countless compliments on it. Business in the front, party in the back!  I wore a backless bra, but really not necessary, the material keeps you in. The bow is held by three buttons which often popped throughout the night. All three came undone getting into the car! Keep a bestie on stand by! I would definitely have someone safety pin it for you for added support. 

The dress fit well overall and I had no issues with the snaps. You do need help getting into the dress! I'm on the small side so the chest was a bit big. Length was good, but didn't have much stretch for dancing. 

The dress fit as expected. I hover between a 12/14. I could get them both on. Felt like the larger size looked a little better. 
I wore stick on bra cups that clasp in the middle. Looked amazing.
Perfect dress for the evening. Very happy. Would rent again.

I loved the simplicity of the dress! The black sheath is pretty slimming, although I did wear spanx underneath because I'm only 3 months post partum. The only two downsides to the dress were that the bow unbuttoned easily - this might be because it's been rented a lot, and that there was excess fabric on the sides of the bust area. I'm not huge in that area so I was worried about side boob being exposed all night but it stayed put for the most part. I wouldn't personally rent this again but I would recommend it to others for sure!

I am 5'10" with a A cup bust and I normally wear a 0 or a 2 dress size. I picked up my dress in-store and thought the 0 was a bit big at first. But when I put it on at home along with an adhesive silicone bra ("chicken cutlets" so you wouldn't see a bra peeking out the back of the dress)--it fit really nicely. I wore this to my friends' Labor Day weekend wedding and got lots of compliments 

This dress was absolutely beautiful. I got compliments on it all night. The only con was the snaps that hold the back together popped open a few times when I turned or bent over and my husband had to re-snap them. There should be something more secure holding the dress closed..but I still wore it and loved it!

This dress was BEAUTIFUL! It was exactly as expected in color and length. And was just as beautiful as the other reviews suggested. The only downside to the dress is that the bow snaps closed in the back, which is unreachable by the wearer. I wore the dress to a wedding, and about 20 different times throughout the night while dancing, or bending over to pick something up, some of the snaps popped open from the back. And no, it was not too tight, honestly it was slightly looser at the top than I normally would like. My husband was slightly annoyed because he had to snap it back together so often, but I thought the prettiness of the dress made up for that slight annoyance. Therefore, I would suggest wearing this dress to an event that is less active than a wedding! 

Black Bow Sheath

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