Name: Gillian Dress
Brand: Marchesa Notte
SKU: MN27
Price: 76 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (44 reviews)

So much fun!  The internal corset in this strapless dress was perfect for dancing with no worry that the dress would slip  It felt totally secure. I did baste the hem to make it a little shorter, which made the proportion better for my 5'5" frame. I received so many compliments. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful dress, gorgeous pink, and the details are amazing. Definitely runs small so order a size up but you will turn heads in this dress! No bra needed as it keeps everything in place! So happy with rental and received so many compliments at my 40th birthday party!

fit was snug, good for a smaller C cup chest like mine!
perfect short fun length
loved the structured skirt that gave me shape and looked like perfection
color was fantastically bright!

I am sooooooo in love with this dress!!!

I really liked the 'bodice' that was on the inside before actually zipping up the dress... gave a ton of extra support and a bra was totally unnecessary. I felt the cut was flattering since I try not to draw too much attention to my hips. The length was perfect and above the knees. I loved the silhouette and the heavy high quality fabric.

*Do not let condensation from your glass of water drop on this dress!!!*

I got a ton of compliments and felt really good about myself. I would definitely rent this dress again!

I rented this for a wedding in Hilton Head. The wedding ceremony took place outside during the day but the reception was inside at night so I wanted something that would work for both settings. This dress was so fun and I received lots of compliments. The downside was the hem kept flipping up and the boning of the dress had broken through the fabric... nothing a few band aids didn't fix. The dress has definitely had its fair share of wears, but not enough for anyone else to notice! Overall, I'd recommend. 

This is a beautiful dress.  Unfortunately, I, unlike the other reviewers, did not feel like I had enough bust support.  I ended up not wearing this dress to my event because as you can see in the photo, my chest was pulling the top down.  I would have been adjusting it all night, so I decided to wear my backup dress.  Loved this dress a lot, just didn't work great for my body type.

I ordered a pink dress for my "all pink" birthday party. I had ordered another dress, but RTR being the amazing company they are - send me 2 other dresses because the other size I wanted for my original dress was not available. I was super impressed by all 3 dress but this one I absolutely fell in love with and new it was a winner as soon as I saw it!! It fit like a glove, and was the perfect length for my 6 feet figure. I would recommend not wearing a bra with this dress and it is snug enough and you don't need to worry about exposing your cleavage! I loved it so much it was hard to give it back!! Totally recommend!

Gorgeous color, but a bit tight around the chest and waist, and I had to stick with the 6, because my backup 8 could not be sent. 

The dress was beautiful.  The fit superb.  The color is stunning. No sticky zipper or tightness.  Overall, it was a very comfortable fit.  I loved the built in bra, pure genius!  Now the downside... The dress is fraying at the hem and the hem kept flipping out to show it's ugly side.  The seams on the bodice are splitting and there is also fraying on the bodice. Thankfully, the pictures do not show the fraying, but you could see it up close. I'm giving this dress 2 starts because this dress was not worth the $100 rental in the condition   

The dress was awesome, although I would have been much better off sizing up (they didn't have it in stock).  I felt a bit squeezed into this dress and the boning dug in, but other than how it felt, it looked great!  Lots of compliments! 

Fabulous fit! True to size!  Short but ok!  Very classy and sexy!  Standout knockout dress in a sea of black at a formal wedding.  Got soooo many compliments!  Love!!!! Rent it!

This was not the dress I originally rented. Both sizes of the one I rented (at different times) because unavailable. RTR sent me 5 options as a replacement. This was by far my favorite. It had a beautiful color and fit. I received so many compliments at the wedding. The material as thick and it was obviously high quality. 
I only had one problem with this dress, the boning was coming out of the corset top. It was seriously painful. I had to keep excusing myself during the wedding to wrap double sided tape around the edges of the boning so it wouldn't scratch me. By the end of the night my rib cage was rubbed raw and one part had a visible scratch. If I hadn't taped it the dress would have broken my skin. If this hadn't happened I would have given the dress five stars!


I am very petite and this dress was pretty short on me, I'd say mid-thigh. I felt like I got away with the length at a wedding because of the shape of the skirt (it wasn't short and tight just short) The bodice of the dress was well made but I would not recommend this if you are anything smaller than a full b cup as the boning in the bodice comes naturally curved and it would be difficult to keep up.   My one complaint about this dress was that the lining was longer than the dress. I ended up pinning the lining up a few inches at the wait with safety pins so that it wouldn't show at the hem. 

The color on this dress is absolutely stunning and the sequin beading detail looks very high end and in line with what you would expect from this brand. PS - the flower crown was a late night addition that was given out at the reception....not an original part of my outfit haha!

If you are a C cup or above the dress runs small on top. I actually preferred the length and condition of the size 2 but I could not even zip it.  I did feel that the boning of the built in corset was sticking out slightly at the waist and I kept pulling at it. I don't think anyone would have noticed but me. I would not have had this issue with the size 2 but I had to go with the 4. It was a bit wrinkled and the slip underneath was hanging out. Once I steamed it the dress looked so much better. If you don't own a steamer I recommend you get one they are life changing! This dress is young, cute and well made but not one of my favorites. The color and beading are very pretty and it was comfortable especially since I didn't have to wear a bra. It is a fun party dress. 

I wore this to dinner for my birthday & out dancing after.  It was super comfortable.  I loved the flirty skirt (with a hidden layer of support to keep it poufed out a little) & the sparkly detail on the bodice.  

The 6 fit excellent on my body frame.  I'm 5'2 119 lbs.  I got a ton of compliments and felt like a princess!  I was at a #wedding in #vegas 

wasn't very comfortable to wear, but i did get lots of compliments.

This dress made me feel youthful. I'm tall so I was concerned it would be too short. It was definitely short, but not inappropriate. I kept my hair and accessories simple to off set the bi knees of the dress. I like the skirt of the dress and how it sort of balloons out. I wore silver open toed shoes. 

Fun and flirty overall!

Love the embellishments on the bodice of the dress! It was a little snug around the chest, but it felt secure all night!

I can usually wear either a 4 or a 6.  Reading the previous reviews, I went with a 6 because others described the fit as small.  There are actually two zippers to this dress: one that controls the bust fit, and another for the dress itself.  The interior bust zipper was super helpful in ensuring a more custom fit up top, and I found the dress itself to run mostly true to size.  I'd describe it as a small 6.  It's fantastic if you're a girl who tends to carry weight in your hips or booty - the flare style completely disguises that.  

Also - because I was so frugal with the dress rental, I rationalized that some new shoes and a clutch were completely reasonable purchases ;-) 

I'm 5'4" and the length was perfect.  Love this dress and got so many compliments!  

The beaded detailing and full skirt of this Marchesa Notte dress is elegant yet unique! This dress is perfect for a black tie wedding when you want to opt for something other than a gown. It fits true to size, but works best for smaller busts since  there is no stretch in the bodice. It hits about mini to mid-thigh length and has built in boning! You can wear a nubra or sticky bra, but its not needed!

This is a beautiful dress and it's a beautiful color as well. The embellishment on the dress makes it so that you really don't need much jewelry at all. I wore it with strappy silver sandals and it looked great. I did find that it runs a bit small. I am usually a 10 and had to go up two sizes. Of course, I have a large bust and wide back so it's always a crapshoot for me. The dress is also naturally short, so if you are short like me, it's actually perfect. It hit right above the knees. 

The dress is very flattering, supportive, comfy and cute. It gives a great shape, and has built in bra/tube top thing inside. The fabric is thick and sturdy (and flaw hiding)  and the sequins add a delicate feminine touch.  The color is vibrant and flirty. It's got a real 80s feel. Great for a bachelorette, 80s party, bridal shower, or other fun event.

very short! it's a standing dress so wear comfortable shoes.

Fits amazing and the color was simply stunning - incredibly bright and flattering. The bead work on the front was impressive and brought a classy touch to the dress.  I would recommend this dress!

I was approached by complete strangers telling me how fabulous my dress was!  I felt like this dress was made for me.  I had to go a size up for length and the bust, but I was so comfortable all night.  I didn't have to adjust or worry about it slipping.  The dress also didn't wrinkle and the sequin details were the finishing touch.  I wore this without much jewelry, as I felt sparkly enough wearing the dress alone. Absolutely loved!  

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