Name: Dara Gown
Brand: Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM342
Price: 85 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (231 reviews)

This dress is a classic fit covered in gunmetal gray sparkles.  I loved the fit- it was as comfortable as pajamas- I’m not l kidding.  I ended up going with something less sparkly- but this would be so fun to wear! 

This dress fit my body well. I wore the size 6 but probably could have wore a size 8 because it was a little tight on my hips. I am small busted but wear a size 8 in pants so usually dresses are hard to find because I’m disproportion. If my boobs were any bigger I’d need a size 8 but I’m a 34A so it fit fine. Loved the dress!l and loved the open back. 

Absolutely loved this dress! Not too heavy but well-lined so the sequins didn’t poke through. Compliments all night! I am 5’4” and wore three inch heels. Minimal need for jewelry due to sparkling as you walk in the room! 

I received tons of compliments on this gown! It’s a beautiful silver sequined gown with black backing. The draped back is too low for a regular bra. The weight of it is nice, a little scratchy though. I’d rent again!

I’m 5’3 and the regular length is prefect. The petite was too short. Fits true to size. Stunning in person. Comfortable and one of my favorites! 

Wore this to a charity gala that I was hosting and it did not disappoint. Got tons of compliments and, more importantly, I loved it! I’m a 4/6 (5’ 4”, 125 lbs, 34B) and absolutely needed the 6. This is the regular length and I am wearing kitten heels, so I think it runs rather short. Anyone taller than 5’ 4” should absolutely order the long. I did wear Spanx and a sticky bra since the back drops pretty low. 

I had high hopes for this dress but it just isn’t made for all body types and the fabric is stiff and unforgiving. The side zipper scrunches when you move, even after sizing up one length it was still too short and I’d say it definitely runs small. I couldn’t get two sizes this time so no option for larger but even if i had been able, the next size up probably wouldn’t have been far too large in the chest. As it was, the top barely stayed on while the middle was super tight. Pear/booty girls beware. The arms were too short even with a “long”. The Material was itchy and all in all it just wasn’t for me at all. 

Rented this for a fall wedding and couldn't be more thrilled. Stunning metallic in color and the train is not too long at all which was my only concern in getting the 2L instead of regular. Wore 3.5 inch heels and am 5'6 so perfect length. I wasn't able to upload more than one picture but the back drapes really nicely and I was completely fine with a sticky bra. Couldn't recommend more! Rent!

It was very fitted and curvy. The dress was surprisingly comfortable as the sleeves and inside is nicely lined. It was a little too tight on me for the event I'm going to. Didn't wear it!

This dress was killer and I received a TON of compliments all night. The quality was awesome and the fit was perfect. I work 3" heels and the dress just barely brushed the floor. The scoop back is beautiful! I can't say enough about this gown. 

I’m 5’8” and #140 athletic build so I was concerned in how it would fit my shoulders, but due to weather I wanted a long sleeve dress. I rented a 6R and 4L and thought the 6R would be a better fit but ended up liking the 4L fit better as it went to the floor and was only initially uncomfortable in the shoulders. After awhile I didn’t notice. Downside to the dress I have waist long hair and it was continually getting caught in the sequins so I recommend an updo for this dress. I didn’t take any full length photos so sorry for the terrible photo.

Absolutely beautiful. I usually wear a 12 but ordered the 14 and glad I did. Fit like a glove. There are no zippers on this dress. I stepped into it and pulled it up. Low back but not too low. I didn't end up wearing the dress to our company Christmas party as I would have had to put double sided tape on shoulders to keep sleeves up. Ended up wearing another dress. Wish I had one more event to go to to wear it because it is so pretty. For sure would wear spanx with the dress.

I got the 6 and 8 and both fit about the same through the middle but I have long arms so the 8 worked better. I never wanted to take it off, I truly felt beautiful in it!

Will definitely rent again! This dress was WOW! Fit like a glove; not a tight uncomfortable glove, but a smooth perfectly snug glove. Initially I wasn't sure if I'd fit in a 4 anything since I'm a curvy athletic build and normally wear a 6. I'm very glad I went with a 4R or 4L. I tried on both and went with the 4R only because the bottom of the zipper was a bit wonky on the 4L. The dress is stretchy so a 6 would have been too big. The length was more than sufficient and I didn't feel that it should have been any shorter or longer for my 2.5 or 3 inch heels. It was 46 degrees outside and rainy on the evening of our event and chilly in the venue. The long sleeves and the weight of the dress kept me from being cold all night. (I tried to load a pic of the back but the site would only take one.) 

I rented this dress to maybe wear to a wedding but ended up being too formal for a cocktail type wedding party. A photographer decided she wanted fo use it for a photoshoot instead and it was the perfect dress. It's a little heavy but the movement of the dress is beautiful and the open back is classic, I could have maybe come down a size, As I'm somewhere between a 4-6. It was a little long but it's nothing a high heel couldn't fix I would rent this dress again. 

I ordered a 10R too and would have been happy with a 10 LONG but the 12R was just fine--I loved the lining's weight--it was a little chill and with the dramatic back, I was perfectly comfortable

This is a 6, but I normally wear a 4. While it was too big, it totally would have been fine for the night. The dress is much more beautiful in person as pictures just can't quite capture its elegance. I went with my first choice, but I will definitely look to wear this one in the future for formal events. 

I received so many compliments on this dress. Girls, any type of body shape will wear this dress gorgeous! 

I wore this for a red carpet event. It fits well, pretty true to size. It's also comfortable! I absolutely loved it! The back is a little bit low so I would recommend a backless or sticky bra. 

Great for a winter military ball! Comfortable and dressy! 

I got this for a black tie NYE wedding, and loved it! It was super comfortable and fit true to size, though I will say it does run a bit on the shorter side - though I wore it with 3 inch heels and it just barely skimmed the floor. Loved the subtle  train and the low back. 

The dress fit perfectly, was extremely comfortable the entire night.  I'm 5'2" and I wore 4" heels, dress fell for a perfect length.  The size was a 14WR, so if you are taller than me and plan to wear heels, probably the 14WL is better for you.

I got this dress for Christmas/NY wedding and it was perfect! Dress was comfortable and fit like a glove. I was able to wear a regular bra and the length was perfect for my 5' 2" frame. The only thing I would say to be aware of is it will make you look broad shouldered so if you are a little muscular like I am some angles in photos might make it look like you have padded shoulders!

I'm 5'4" and 127 lbs and wore the 4 R with 2-3 in heels and it was perfect. The dress is a little longer in the back. It's such a stunning dress; great quality and comfortable! Worn to a black tie wedding. Highly recommend. 

This dress was gorgeous and elegant! At 5'6" I'm glad I went with a 4L as the dress fit like a glove and was a comfortable length. The front is slightly shorter than the back, so 3" heals were perfect for my taste. I was not able to wear a bra but was able to wear a corset and spanx with some maneuvering and tucking in the back to keep my underwear from showing.  I loved this dress and felt comfortable and confident wearing it. Definitely recommend if you want to stand out. 

This dress was a perfect fit! Definitely true to size. I am only 5'2 and with a 4 inch heel this dress was not too long. I received many compliments. I highly recommend! 

Felt beautiful in this dress!! Fit was tts, stretched just enough to be comfortable without feeling rigid. Would highly recommend this dress!!

If curvy in hips, go up a size.  Also get tall.  The dress hit the floor perfectly.  I'm 5'5

Such a glamorous dress! I decided to wear it backwards for more coverage in the front. I would recommend sizing up for a looser fit!

I won my first Emmy in this dress!! It was a last min choice and I'm not a sequin girl but this dress fit like a glove and made me feel so pretty. I actually rented this from a RTR store and got a size 4R (not 2L like the review says) 

Pretty dress if you want a long sleeve. I ended up wearing the 8 so it would hang a little longer.  I'm only 5'3" and it is short as others have said! Comfortable to wear with your regular bra, I had my husband tuck and pin the back over my bra. I've rented several of the Badgley Mishka dresses in this style and they've all been beautiful and have a forgiving fit. Yet to be disappointed!

I was able to wear comfortable shoes underneath as a 5'6'' person with OR, and it did not show because the dress was long and hit the floor, but I could easily pick it up with a slight lift. Perfect in every way!

This ended up being a back up dress when my gold dress didn't work out. Comfortable and beautiful. 

Only difficulty was finding a good bra; ended up with a stick-on, which I don't love. All else great.

Everyone absolutely loved this dress! I will say it runs short. I am 5'3" and the long was pretty perfect for me. Beautiful quality. A little heavy but I highly recommend this dress! 

Dara Gown

Badgley Mischka

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