Name: Floral Essex Maxi
Brand: Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM488
Price: 119 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (137 reviews)

This dress was great for an early spring wedding. It was formal enough, I got many complements and it was super comfortable. I was able to wear a strapless bra with not problems. I'm very small chested, therefore I needed the bra to fill out the top, and even then it was a bit loose, but not very noticeable. I am 5'4" and wore 2 inch wedges and the dress was still pretty long in the back. I was able to dance and walk pretty well because the hem is a high-low, but still had to pick it up a bit behind me throughout the night. If they had a petite length, it might be a better choice if you aren't super tall or don't wear platform heels. Otherwise I love it! Definitely recommend!

I can not recommend this dress more! It looks expensive, fits amazing, falls beautifully and hides all flaws ;)

This dress is flowy and beautiful.  Easy to wear. I never had to think about it or adjust anything.  The front slit is modest.  

This dress was perfect.  Loved the material and how it felt on.  Had so many compliments as mother of the groom.  

I rented this dress for my daughter's wedding. The compliments I received were glowing. The dress fit perfectly. I am a small busted pear shape. This dress couldn't have fit me better. It was soooo comfortable too. I actually have it a kiss when I placed it in the bag to return to RTR. 

I wore 1" heels. The dress was a little long in the back and flowed perfectly when I walked. 

I loved this dress! I would totally wear again!

It was flowy and elegant and fit beautifully.  I usually am between a size 4 and 6 and went up to 6 because it was little tight around the rib cage.  Im athletic build so I tend to be broader at rib cage and shoulders.  I have had 2 kids and it hid the post partum stomach amazingly.  It fit amazingly and was so beautiful in its colors.  I would buy it and will probably rent it again!  

I couldn't get enough of this stunning watercolor Badgely! The fit was SO flattering and material luxurious. Worn for a gala and didn't want to give it back! Tons of compliments as well. It was perfect for an early spring event in terms of style and color. My only drawback noticed was how LONG this dress is. I'm 5'9" and found myself stepping on the back of the dress a few times despite being in 3" heels so make sure to consider this when you're choosing length. 

i ordered the dress for a black tie formal summer wedding in NYC and felt like a million bucks! i opted for the 2L since i still wanted some length with my nude high heels. overall, amazing shape, fit and accents -- would highly recommend!

Loved everything about this dress; so flowy; fit perfectly across my bust (34Dish) and no need to wear a bra! Would love to rent again

It hugged everything in, the skirt was beautifully flowy with a sweet little train, there's a modest slit up one leg, just lovely.

I rented this dress for a black tie destination wedding when I was 5 months postpartum and still breastfeeding. This dress was gorgeous and made me feel beautiful, but also it was comfortable and flattering to my postpartum figure. Very airy and perfect for the occasion and destination. 

I wore this dress for a mostly outdoors wedding. It was a afternoon ceremony held outdoors with reception that ran from about 4-9 pm under a tent. The tent had 3 sides covered, but was mostly an outside feeling wedding. This dress was the perfect mix of nature and dressy. The ruffles and material moved beautifully and I got a ton of compliments. I wore 2-3" grey-beige strappy heels with the same color handbag. My nails were nude and toenails a dark greyish purple. I wore a nude strapless bra and this worked fine. This dress has alot of give in the bottom. I had some gained some weight in my hips and was afraid I'd need the size 6. But since the dress was so flowy at the bottom, I could wear my regular size 4. I would definitely recommend this dress for an afternoon, evening event. I think it worked perfectly because of the darker colors of the dress for evening. 

This has been the only RTR dress that I’ve actually liked enough to wear to an event.  It was comfortable to wear and very flattering, I believe.

Seriously went out for my birthday and have never had so many compliments from strangers!!! I would rent this dress again!!!!

This dress was formal and comfortable! I felt elegant in it. It was forgiving during dinner. I definitely recommend this piece. 

Sizing and length fit perfectly, bust area felt a little loose but didn't bother me or detract from the look of the dress I think. The dress was so comfortable, light and flowy. Loved the high front, low back hem. I wasn't tripping over myself the whole night like I usually do with long dresses. Wore to a black tie wedding with 1.5" heels. Wish I owned this one!

I absolutely loved this dress - the neckline, the slit in the leg, the material. It's one of my favorite dresses I've rented from RTR. I wore this for an indoor mid-August wedding in Massachusetts. The dress was true to size, albeit a bit long for my 5'2" frame, so I would definitely recommend taller heels if you're on the shorter side. This dress received lots of compliments and was super fun to dance in all night long!

Loved it and got many compliments. Fit perfectly except for the length. I'm 5'1", 120 lbs, 34C.  Nice and loose below waist so no need for uncomfortable spanx! The length on me wasn't a problem while walking, but had to hold it up constantly while dancing.  I had no issues with gaping at the armholes. Beautiful flowery material with a nice thick lining. 

This dress is gorgeous and perfect for a formal SC wedding in October. The fabric was light weight & comfortable. The ruffles around the waist were great for hiding my post-partum waistline. 

I would definitely rent again!



Loved this dress and got so many compliments! I switched my sizes a couple of weeks in advance because I wasn't sure the originals would fit, and I'm glad I did. I normally wear a size 8 in "regular" clothes, but I ended up with a 12 here and it fit perfectly around the waist. The hip area is looser, so no need to worry there. I could have gone with the regular length because my heels weren't high (and I switched them for flip flops at one point!) but they only had the 12L left when I switched sizes, and it was fine. I felt amazing all night and was so thrilled with the pattern. I got tons of compliments on the dress!

This was my first pick but I ended up wearing my backup only because it seemed to fit the wedding theme better. This size fit perfectly and is the size I typically wear. I'm short and my normal heels would be fine since the front is shorter, though the back dragged about 3-4 inches,so I would have been holding it up to not ruin it. Loved this dress and will definitely rent it again!

True to size! I was surprised when I got the dress how much of the front was not hidden but I still loved everything about this dress!  

I loved this dress and didn't want to take it off! I received so many compliments and people are still talking about my dress a week later! It runs true to size.  Rent this dress and you won't be disappointed!!

The second I put this dress on I never wanted to take it off. Wound up wearing the back up size 10 since this was a wedding based around food and I wanted to be able to breathe, but the waistline fit perfectly and flowed loosely over the hips. Even though it's floor length, the floral pattern and wrap feature made it perfect for a daytime wedding. Received so many compliments and wish I could've kept it for myself! 

This dress was beautiful. I was upset that when it arrived, even the zero was too big. However, I was determined to wear this. The zipper is in the back, so I turned this inside out and safety pinned about an inch and a half on each side, effectively making it smaller. It worked great! I got a lot of compliments and nobody knew about my make shift alterations. The dress was also long (I wore 3" heels). Since it's shorter in the front, it wasn't difficult to walk, but i had to hold the hem up on the dance floor. I was able to wear a strapless bra without it showing. 

This dress runs true to size and is cinched at the waist to give you a great shape! The skirt picks up in the front which is hard to tell from pictures, but is perfect so you don't trip on it! Lightweight and comfortable! 

The long is definitely long, even with heels. The fit of the dress was perfect and it moved beautifully for dancing! 

SO MANY Compliments on the stress. The print is beautiful, and the train is a showstopper. It's definitely long - I'm 5'5 and even in 4" heels I had to lift it up to walk. But if you can handle that, it's a true showstopper. 

I wore this dress for a wedding in Colorado, and it was fantastic. It was an all day event and I felt perfectly festive and VERY comfortable. It was flowy but still fitted enough to feel fashionable and I received a ton of compliments. It also was loose on the bottom so no spanx needed! I loved it! 

I can’t say enough good things about this dress- the fabric is light, but flattering; the colors are unique, but not too loud; the silhouette is very slimming; and I could wear regular underwear and a strapless bra. I would love to rent this dress again. So easy to wear and stunning. I felt like a princess and I didn’t have to keep adjusting myself.

This was actually my backup dress, but I loved it so much after trying it on that I wore it instead of my original choice! The colors are gorgeous and the way that it flows is like something out of a fairy tale. My only complaint was that my strapless bra was visible (although barely) underneath my arms. Otherwise, it was comfortable, flattering and fabulous!

Lovely fit, fabric and flow.  Several dresses were too small in the bust, this one worked! (36DD)  

I wore this dress for the first anniversary of my husband's and my wedding. I felt instantaneously glamorous when I put it on and was very comfortable during and after a 5 hour dinner. I'm 5'4" and wore a 4R and 4" heels. The back still trailed about an inch on the ground but it wasn't a problem for me. The top was a little loose on me (34C) but wasn't a dealbreaker. Otherwise, the dress fit wonderfully and I will definitely rent another Badgley Mischka dress. 

Wore this as s bridesmaid in s wedding.  It was beautiful and I got so many compliments on it. Was a little long on me but I’m short, so just wore the biggest heels I could.  There was a problem at a shipping facility so my original order was delayed.  I emailed customer service and they handled it right away - they overnighted me additional dresses.  This was my first experience with RTR and I would definitely use them again.

This was an amazing dress!  The only con would be it that it was a little long but I suppose that's not a bad thing!  

My original rental wasn't available so on impulse I chose this instead and boy am I glad I did. It was amazing!! The dress is STUNNING and fit me perfectly other than it being just a bit too large under my arms, but that wasn't noticeable. It flowed beautifully and I got a TON of compliments. The print is gorgeous, the high-low flare was awesome. It does run long--I'm 5'3 and wore heels (wedges) and still stepped on it a few times. But otherwise, AMAZING.  Definitely my favorite RTR order to date and on my list to rent again and again. Do yourself a favor and rent this--you won't be disappointed!!

This dress is as every bit as comfortable as it is beautiful. The colors are vibrant and classy. The cut is flattering and feminine. I love how the dress trailed behind me as I walked. I felt beautiful and high fashion yet was still able to dance the night away, walk around town and eat a late night pizza. My chest is much smaller than my hips so this cut and style was a perfect fit for me. The cut of the top is very flattering. I highly recommend this rental. Sad to send it back.

The dress is gorgeous; got lots of compliments on it. I did not wear heels with it but I should have, then people (read I) wouldn't have been stepping on it whenever I walked anywhere. It is very fun and flowy, but better for warmer weather because of the slit in front. It was a little tight on my chest, waist, and ribcage but not too terrible. That could easily have been from me choosing a smaller size than I usually do.

The dress was great! It fit perfectly. Hugged the right curves. It was the perfect length. I'm 5'3. When I walked down stairs there was an elegant little train of fabric behind me that I loved! Everything about the dress was amazing! But the experience with rent the runway, not so much. My original dress became unavailable a week before my event and they weren't really helpful with helping me find replacements. I eventually got a replacement but it was a real hassle. They did give me a refund and I will rent again because I love the service but they should really get it together a little more for their customers. 

Highly recommend the dress though! 

I would have never been able to afford this dress without the option of RTR!! I am 5'5" 190 lbs. I opted to go with the Long based on others reviews, it did drag a little bit that added to its elegance. I got so many compliments during the evening and was super happy with my decision. The only problem was that the fabric did pop up a bit by the armpits. It fit great everywhere else!! 

I rented this dress for an outdoor summer wedding and it was a hit! The right balance of dressy without being too dressy. I'm between a 4-6 size but usually with RTR I'm a 6 however with this dress I could have gone with a 4. The middle isn't an adjustable belt like I thought so I couldn't tighten it. There was also a little gap on the sides but I was the only one who would notice and I would rather a little too much room than too tight. Also you don't need the long! I'm 5'9" and I wore heels it was dragging in the back. Those are just some ordering tips. The dress and the quality are great! 

Floral Essex Maxi

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