Name: Versailles Gown
Brand: L'IDÉE
SKU: LDE15
Price: 91 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (155 reviews)

This dress was a hit at the wedding I attended and it photographs beautifully. But you need to be prepared. The order sizing when I rented was S/M/L but the dresses arrived with numbers of size 6 for medium (!) and 8 for large (!). There is no room for error at the waist. None at all. I was also really nervous about the plunging neckline. I bought Cakes and wore those, but for a busty woman I don’t think that would work: theoretically you could see into the dress via the voluminous sleeves. I attempted to use clothing tape so ensure no baring accidents, but it messed up the pleats along the neckline and didn’t look right so I just spent the evening constantly watching my movements. If you’re willing to put up with it, it really is beautiful. I’m 5’7” and 151lbs in these photos. The size Large/8 was the correct choice.

A could size down next time but overall it was great 

Amazing dress- I received so many compliments that I bought it!  It requires a lot of tape but I never worried that I would reveal more than I intended to.  Great dress to dance in, too! Not too restrictive and I didn’t get sweaty at all.  It was a little tight in the ribs but still zipped up easily.

I wore this dress twice to two different parties and got so many compliments each time. I loved the luxurious feeling of the material and many pleats. I needed to use double-sided tape to keep the top from exposing the girls – and the weather didn't require a coat, which could have been tricky with the voluminous arms, but I highly recommend this dress for a special occasion!

Wore to the Emmys and even in that environment of glamorous people I was stopped so many times by others to complement the dress! Falls in all the right places. 

Show stopper! Compliments all night! There is a lot of material in the arms but it works. The material is thicker and hangs beautifully. I wish I had another occasion asap!

This dress is beautiful and well made. Stands out. I’m a 0 on top and a 2 on the bottom. XSR worked great. You will need to tape the top to prevent it from gapping.

I felt like a fashion icon in this dress. It was so different than anything else I saw the night of the event but the pleats kept it somewhat classic. The fit was perfect. As you can tell it’s a lot of fabric but with four pieces of double sided tape (and a lot of good posture) everything stayed where it should.

The length was interesting. I’m so short and yet it barely grazed the ground without shoes. Make sure to pair with great shoes as they will be seen!

Loved this dress so much! Comfortable and a great fit. Would highly recommend for your next event! 

This is a really great dress. Maybe not the most flattering dress you have ever worn, but definitely a head turner. I got so many compliments when I wore this to a children’s museum gala. I was working the event so I didn’t want anything that I might step on, and the M petite was perfect on my 5’ 4” frame. I needed the medium because I am a little thick around the middle. If you carry your weight elsewhere, you could definitely go down a size. The voluminous sleeves and risk of revealing side boob made it a little bit of a cumbersome choice but I would still totally wear it again.

This dress was just as perfect as the reviews. It was comfortable, a little heavier of a material, but cool and flowy. The back didn’t sit as great as the photo showed on the model, it was a little too floppy, but felt comfortable all night! Plus it photographed well for our engagement ❤️💍 I would rent this again! I did wear my back up size because the waist was too tight on the smaller one. 

I wore this dress to a gala for work. I wanted something work appropriate, but also a little dramatic, and this dress delivered. The large fit; however, I needed a pal to help get the zipper over the seam in the back. I was coming straight from work and changed in the office bathroom, I opted to wear the XL since I didn’t want to ask a random woman to help zip me. The XL was a little loose around my waist, but that allowed me to eat and drink without feeling too constricted. I used a little bit of fabric tape to ensure the placement of the front, but overall I wasn’t worried about any slippage due to the strap in the back holding the sleeves in place. I’m 5’4, and the length was perfect— it hit at the top of my feet, and with 3 inch heels, I was not worried about it dragging at all. 10/10 would order this dress again.

This dress was beautiful especially for special occasions, but the sleeves were a bit of a hassle!

I was a bit hesitant with this dress but it turned out to be wonderful. Wore it to a work gala event. It’s slightly sexy, but still very sophisticated. The pleats are very flattering and the color was just right. It’s a bit heavy but I wore it for about 5 hours and it was comfy. 

I rented this dress for a gala and I have absolutely no regrets.  This dress understood the assignment and it passed with flying colors!  I couldn’t walk 3 steps without receiving a compliment.  The flow, the weight of the dress, and the fit…pure perfection!  

Boob tape was a must. The waist was quite restrictive, but the larger of the two sizes (MR vs SR) nearly fell off of me, so I went with the smaller. I have a long torso with petite legs, but appreciated the length of the R. (But maybe a petite would have hiked up the waist a bit?). I loved the material, the feel, the flow; I’ve truly never received so many compliments on a dress in my life. 

Sleeves were huge and oversized, but the material was luxe and pretty for fall wedding. Maybe best for someone with long arms 

Yeah this is the one. I am very small (5’0 XS) and the petite could have been maybe a smidge shorter but honestly much better than most dresses. Gorgeous person

Loved it so much.  Just wanted to dance and book a photographer to take pictures of me in it.  

Fit perfect. Lightweight and received tons of compliments

I wore this to the Met Opera and it was so elegant and chic. I ordered a small and a medium and went with the medium, because despite the dress being super flowy, the waist was just a smidge tight on the small and there is no stretch. I did not need boob tape because it wasn’t super plunging, but a larger breasted woman might; it’s totally backless so you cannot wear a bra. Still getting compliments about this look! Rent this!

This dress is absolutely stunning. The color and dramatic draping and pleats work so well together. Topaz blue and gold accessories were the perfect choice adding extra punch to the look. The front has a deep cut, I had to secure with fabric tape. 

I loved the gorgeous design. Waist is quite tight and dress is heavy, warm, but so much fun to dance and play in. Very long, even the petite version. Recommend!

The dress code was red flowy dresses… this one was a perfect fit for salsa dance lessons! I used a little fashion tape on the low cut front, and FYI it will require a backless bra ( I used a stick on) It’s fun, unique, and beautiful 💃🏼

I'm knocking a star off because it was fortunate the smaller size fit me. The larger one was not steamed properly for the pleating. The dress itself is amazing and I got compliments all night! Perfect for a gala that was ruby themed.

This dress was a PERFECT choice for a cocktail dress code wedding with the request that everyone be “fashion forward and fun.” Also the perfect choice for someone who wants a little more coverage on arms and tummy without looking dowdy or frumpy. The dress screams “i have interesting taste!” while still being completely easy to wear. I opted for a backless bra and fashion tape to keep everything where i wanted it, and it worked great. I loved that the dress was very breezy while still keeping my arms covered because my arms aren’t my favorite feature at the moment, but i hate to be hot. I got ENDLESS compliments on the dress from absolutely everyone. Highly recommend!

Great special occasion dress. A bit big and loose in the arms and can definitely be a side boob situation lifting your arms. Overall a fun dress for a one time thing. 

Doesn't photograph nearly as elegant as it looks in person, because it's really all about the draping and movement of the fabric. Makes you feel expensive. Did not stop turning heads and getting compliments all night. 

Make sure you get the right size for your ribcage (waist has no give), then adjust the sliding back strap, put on heels, and a bit of fashion tape for the rest. 

*Pro Tip: Just put one thick piece of tape slightly behind each of your shoulders, pull up the front of the dress to where it's flat on your chest, hold the fabric down firm on top of your shoulders, and have it hold from there - if the tape is good, it'll stay put, and avoids any puckering from taping down the actual front of the V. The dress didn't move all night for me!

Feels luxe while being lightweight and comfortable. Fabric is gorgeous and the color is rich. Felt like a Queen and got a lot of compliments on the dress. Would wear again in other colors! 

Wore this to a work gala and absolutely loved it!! The sleeves are completely oversized, In all the right ways, it was very comfortable, and the pleating stood out amongst a sea of other dresses. Dress is a gorgeous deep burgundy. If you were on the fence about this one, don’t be just rent it! 

Insane quality! This dress is stunning! I thought I might drown in it but it was perfect! I tucked the sleeves under and that made it look more elegant. Gorgeous color and doesn’t wrinkle when packed in a suitcase! 

First of all, it travels beautifully. I attended my bestie’s military ball right after a wedding so I had to change in the car between events. Easy to style. This gown does all the heavy lifting. I received so many compliments and felt covered in all the right places. I’m an average size 10 and got the petite large. I wore a burgundy body suit underneath and recommend fashion tape to keep the neckline from traveling. I forgot it and messed with the drape all evening. 10/10 would rent again and execute better. 

I received compliments all night long! Wore to a gala that took place in a Dali art exhibit and was perfect for the occasion. To wear, had to use boob tape and garment tape- plunging/backless bras will not cut it for C cup and bigger.

This dress is THE ONE! There was more fashion involved than I care to admit, but once I got the girls in place, this dress stopped people dead in their tracks.

This dress was a showstopper! I got SO MANY compliments when we went to dinner and a play in downtown Seattle! I am 5’5 132ish pounds and wore the XS. The waist has no give, but it’s obviously very forgiving everywhere else. I didn’t wear a bra bc of the back but didn’t need one bc the fabric was thick and it wasn’t an issue. I felt beautiful and was so sorry to send it back. Honestly, I’ll probably buy it. Rent this one, it’s worth it! Classy and beautiful.

True to size a bit tight around the waist

Versailles Gown

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