Name: Soft Petal Maxi
Brand: Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM370
Price: 99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (185 reviews)

I rented this for a "black tie optional" charity fundraising event. At 5'9" the long length worked well for me and my 3" heels. I added a beaded black chiffon shawl with it. I wear a 40G bra and went with the 22L after reading reviews. There's no stretch in the chiffon. I tried a 20R in this dress and it was way too small. I typically wear an 18/20 off the rack. The dress has two under linings which makes it a bit warm. The gathered waistline is asymmetrical which kind of looked off balance to me but ti worked fine for my event.

Believe it or not I rented this gown for work because I envisioned making it casual chic with a turtle neck and a leather jacket. It's so feminine and pretty and was a perfect outfit. 

Rented this for my birthday brunch and I felt so beautiful in it. Received tons of compliments. Feels and looks expensive. The top does run a little large. I'm a 36DD and this was loose at the top so I pinned it. I'm usually a 12 and sized up to a 14 (after reading reviews). Glad I did and the 14 fit. There's not give at the waist. I wish I would have rented a Long since the Regular length only came down to my ankles. I paired with a black leather jacket to make it less formal. 

This was my first time renting and I am so glad I did!  Really loved the look of this beautiful gown, but it didn't fit as well as I had hoped it would, I should have gone a size down.  Overall great experience for a special weekend.  

I wanted to wear the 10P but there is no give in the waist. With a large chest and not having a narrow waistline, I had to go with the 12 which unfortunately was a long. With 3-4 inch heels, it was a little too long but worked. If you aren't comfortable with cleavage this no not the dress for you. I loved it and was comfortable all night. I had to adjust a few times but that was from having to size up to accommodate other areas. The zipper was a little difficult even when just on the hanger.

Fit was good. Very comfortable. A bit low cut so needed a top under. Wore flats and it wasn't too long. 

Loved everything about this dress. There are lots of layers and folds and it flows really well. Great pattern.

I wore this for my boyfriend's birthday. Semi formal dinner date. It was elegant, simple, and yet noticeably glamorous.

I am 6 feet tall. I did not wear heels. However,  my ankles were still visible. I would've liked it to be longer.

The reason for four stars is because I have a smaller chest and it's obvious the woman that wore it before me stretched out this top area. So I was constantly adjusting it.

Other than that it was a hit! I would definitely wear it again.

I wore this dress to a wedding shower.  It was great.  The dress is light and breezy.  Someone spilled a glass of water on me and it actually dried pretty quickly and didn't affect the look too much.  It's a little magical.  I'm not very tall and the length was actually a little shorter on me than I expected, and I had to wear flats.  If I were to get this dress again, I might get the long so I could wear heels.  The bust was a little low cut for this event, so I pinned it a bit higher.

Runs a little generous, especially in the busy area. I had to safety pin for modesty. 

Fit was TTS, low cut so be prepared to not wear a bra or a deep v-neck bra. Super light and comfortable for an outdoor wedding! I had a few issues with the zipper on the back sticking but was able to fix it myself. 

I was right between sizes 16 & 18. I could squeeze into the 16 and it looked perfect, but was not comfortable. I opted to wear the comfortable 18. The 18 looked huge on me, but with a little fashion tape I secured it to my bra in a way that highlighted my cleavage and pushed the bulk towards my back. It was the perfect solution. Comfortable and fitted. Also, it blows beautifully in a breeze. Would rent this or same style, different pattern, again in a heartbeat. 

The length for the "long" size was perfect for me with about 2" heals. The v-neck was pretty low and would show my bra at times. I don't think I could've worn the dress without a bra. Very pretty dress though! 

I gave birth two months ago and am currently breastfeeding. This dress was the perfect option for my sister-in-law's wedding. It has a solid back, so you can wear a regular bra (or pumping/nursing bra, in my case.) I didn't receive the 16WR, so I'm not sure if that one would have been a better fit, but the 18WR fit very comfortably. The cross front top made it easy to access for pumping mid-reception in my car without stripping down, but still stayed together so I felt covered and not like I would fall out at any point while dancing. The bottom was lined without much stretch as described, but it was still very true to size, so there was room to move.

I got so many complements while wearing the dress and it was perfect for the occasion. 

It fit great but was a bit low cut yet I was able to wear a bra. Might be a bit better for smaller chested woman but length was just perfect on me with and without heels. 

LOVED this dress. I wore it for my bridal shower brunch, and loved it so much that I wore it to a birthday dinner that evening too. The dress is very long - I'm 5'2" and wore the petite length with 2" heels, and still tripped over it a bit when I walked up stairs and had to be careful about sitting/standing in chairs that it didn't get caught. The top is also very big so I had to tape/pin it at the chest so it wasn't too revealing. Still, the cut is flattering and I've never received so many compliments on a dress - not just from people I knew but strangers at the restaurant too! 

Flowy and romantic!  Fits true to size.  Gained some weight and have not been comfortable in my own clothes lately so I rented for the wedding.  Hides tummy imperfections flawlessly.  Warning for those that are shy when it comes to your cleavage because this dress doesn't hide it. The bust is not self supportive and must be worn with a bra but you can wear your everyday bra with this dress instead of a specialty bra which just adds to the comfort.  Definitely would rent again.

I wore this for a dinner out at the beach. It's flowy, comfortable, & gorgeous. I'm 5'9" and the regular length skimmed the floor when I put on 2" heels. Love it!

Wore this to a beach wedding.  Very flowy and gorgeous.  I am 5’8, I wore with flats and it was perfectly skimming the floor.  It was very revealing in the chest, girls were definitely out on display but the rest of the dress is modest and I was able to wear a normal bra with it. 

Great fit, flattering cut. Dress it up or down. I did mine up for an evening auction with chunky sparkle necklace, stud earrings and gold heels and purse. Tons of compliments!!

Really gluey, well made, pretty gown! I wore this to a formal affair that was Polynesian themed. It was a hit! I went up to a 14 in this dress; for perfectly. 

This dress was beautiful and comfortable. I got lots of compliments. I could have worn an 8R except I'm an hourglass shape and there is a fitted underskirt that would have been tight through the hips.  This was actually my back up dress and I couldn't have been more please. Renting again!

The top was a little big but I used double sided tape and it was fine. 

tight in the bust area because of the fabric  - required help zipping, but a sold fit everywhere else! would definitely wear again! 

My original dress did not fit so this was the "panic" dress. I can't say the fit was my favorite but I did love the pattern and the material. The 10L probably would have fit better but it was not available. This dress literally arrived 3 hours before my event. 
There is a lot of material on the top and I felt it made me look larger than I already am. If I had some prep time, I think double sided tape would have done the trick. The length was good even with inch heels and that never happens when you're my height! 

The fit was absolutely perfect. My regular size 12 for another dress wasn't going to make it in time so I was offered another dress in addition to my back up size for the original one I intended to wear. Back up size ended up fitting perfectly so didn't have a chance to wear this one. Would definitely rent again! I loved the cleavage as it was just the right amount for me.

Wore to engagement party.  Felt so comfortable and got so many compliments. 

I wore this dress for a summer wedding in California wine country. Unfortunately the original dress I had reserved was no longer available to ship but RTR was able to promptly ship this dress out with no complications. Because of the short notice, the only size close to mine that was available was 10L (I'm 5'5") so it was definitely a little long on me but beautiful nonetheless. A little big on the bust (I'm a 36D) but a carefully positioned safety pin was able to do the trick. Definitely would recommend wearing this dress. 

This dress is incredibly well made! It is so flowy and light but still had 2 layers of lining so it was not see through at all. It was perfect for a 78 degree Chicago summer wedding. I wanted a maxi dress because I didn't want to have cross my legs all night long and to hide kinesiotape that I need on my knees every day. This fit the bill. My husband loved the dress on me! I wore a size 20 because after 3 kids in the last 4 years I need a forgiving dress. This was forgiving it a lot of ways. Some maxi dresses make me relook pregnant again but this did not. My chest is a 38 DDD and I often have a hard time finding dresses that fit well enough on top and aren't too long or too big everywhere else. This dress for my chest size was too big. The arm opening area was huge in the armpit to the point that I was constantly worried my undergarment would show. Also it was so big on top that the back of the neckline kept hiking up on me (I'm 5'6") that the zipper would catch in my hair at the nap of my neck. Other than that it was a great dress. I was worried it would be too long and it was alright with 2 inch heels. Flats, I would have been stepping on it. Overall, a pretty dress. This was my first experience with RTR and I am trying it again in November. 

You can't not to love this one, so flattering, feminine, amazing!

Loved the dress! Lots of compliments and I felt absolutely beautiful! Perfect for a beach wedding- looks great when the wind blows :)

LOVED the fit! The long was a little too long for me but I had high heels I wanted to wear with it so I thought it would be good. The 16 fit great and I was able to wear a bra with it no problem!

I'm usually a size 6 but I felt more comfortable in the size 8. This dress was so beautiful and everyone loved it. I got so many compliments. It was hard sending this dress back! 

I'm a 34 DD and the top was still big on me.  I have just lost weight and I ordered both the 14L and 16L the 14 is what I wore. I received so many compliments and this was the easiest dress I have ever worn. I was even able to wear a normal bra with this dress! Would def consider ordering it again for another wedding!!!

This dress made me feel so beautiful. I wish I would have worn a NuBra with this or at least a nude colored bra! I didn't realize how much of my bra would peek out throughout the night. True to size. I'm 5'6" and wore with 4 inch heels, the length on the 14 long was perfect. Don't miss this one, you won't be disappointed!

This dress is gorgeous and I felt fabulous wearing it. It is not for anyone who wants good chest coverage though. The cut is beautiful and the dress stays in place well, so what starts out covered stays covered. The waist is tight with no stretch, but everything else about the fit of the dress is comfortable. At 5'4 (and a half) I was able to wear flats without any issue. The dress floats out of the way when you walk.  

If you are thinking of wearing it to an outdoor event in summer in someplace like Florida, be prepared to be hot. There are two layers of not that breathable lining underneath the beautiful outer layer. 

One of my favorite rentals from RTR! Fabric was light and forgiving, I didn't need the long with 3 inch wedges. I'm short-waisted, so the dress bunched in the back but you couldn't tell due to the fabric. I pinned the front to keep my undergarments from showing, but I was totally comfortable all night! So many compliments and I wish I could keep it forever!

I rented this dress for an outdoor wedding. The pattern of this dress is beautiful and it's very elegant, but I had a couple issues with it. 1) The fabric is NOT breathable. I was very warm the entire time!! 2) The cut of the dress wasn't fitted enough around the torso for me. I ended up having to belt it to give it a decent shape. I've had this same issue with other dresses by this designer (Badgley Mishka), and won't rent one again. They're just not flattering for women with narrow waists. 

This was a backup dress sent to me for a black tie wedding. It was not dressy enough for a black tie at all. It has no stretch. It was also very long. I had at least an extra 4 inches extra with 3 inch heels. It's light and flowy and very pretty. 

Soft Petal Maxi

Badgley Mischka

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