Marchesa Notte

Super cute dress and loads of compliments, but the lace shoulder area runs snug on a swimmer's body. While the hips, waist and bodice fit great in the 8, I wore my back-up 10 so I could raise my arms without risking a tear and had some extra fabric in my mid-section.

Height 5'7", weight 150, 57 years old, hour glass, bust 38c

The only con is that it was extremely hot for an outside wedding in June because the fabric didn't seem to breathe well.

The length is great for my height of 5'6 and above. Those shorter may not like how long it goes past their knees. Runs just a little large, fit great and hides flaws!

TTS - size 2 fit nicely and hit just below the knee on my 5'4" 120# frame

Very detailed oriented. Loved the copper colored stitching. I gave it 4 stars only because at the bottom the lining bunched a bit.

The dress was perfect, the color is more bronze/rose gold. The arms a little snug if you raise your arms above your head but other than that perfect!

Was just perfect! Got lots of complements!!

I received compliments on this dress all night. The fit was amazing and I took a size 10 which is my true size. The shoes were a little tough as the dress looks gold & white but is really bronze and Ivory. I could not find any shoe in bronze so I ended up going with a pair of nude Louboutin's. Enjoy!

Fit great, beautiful details, great length....probably too long if your short, I'm 5'9 and it hit below my knee cap. Would be great for a wedding guests....a bit fancy for work, but it worked;)

Wore the dress for my bridal shower. The dress was beautiful and received a lot of compliments. I am a curvy woman but it was still a flattering dress.

Wore the 10 for extra comfort but the 8 was more fitted in the waist. Beautiful. Comfortable. Received several compliments. Color worked well on my fair skin.

This dress definitely runs small. I'm 5'2" and usually wear a size 10, but I barely squeezed into a 12. A body shaper and adhesive bra helped. Photos of this dress don't fully capture the elegant scroll-work, which is stunning in person. I received many compliments on the dress, including one from the photographer.

You can't lift your arms too high in this dress. You will feel like a star and won't want to send it back!5'4

I usually wear a 4 but this dress fit far better in the 2. Beautiful structure. Not a lot of give to this dress. It looks even more incredible in person. Pictures honestly can't do it justice. It was the perfect dress for our 5 year Anniversary!!

I'm usually a 0 but I sized up which was a good idea. The mesh lining around the neck was the only uncomfortable thing about the dress. It kept rubbing against my skin and irritating it. I only wore it for 2 hrs and my neck was super red after my ceremony. Everything else about he dress is great. It elegant and beautiful in pictures. The length is below the knee.

Loved it!

I didn't have tightness in the arms like others did. My only concern was my stomach and I did have to double up (spanks and a corset), but it was perfect! My groom was in shock and compared me to a Goddess!

This dress runs true to size and is very pretty. The colors are more bronze than gold than it looks in the photos on the model. This was actually my substitute dress since my original dress was unavailable. However I did not wear it and RTR overnighted me another one. The reason I didn't wear it was that the neck came up high on me and was cutting into my throat. Even after having it on for a few minutes it felt very scratchy. It is a longer dress ( I am 5'5" for reference) too so keep that in mind.

This was a beautiful dress. I wore it to a fundraising gala for my daughters school and got complimented all night long. The length was perfect. I didn't want something so short that I was uncomfortable. I felt confident and glamorous.

Fits right

This was the first time renting a dress for me and I was concerned about the fit. I am short (5'3") and the dress did hit me at the calf instead of the knee but it still worked. It was a little tricky finding the right strapless bra that didn't show; so allow yourself a little time to figure that out once it arrives. I read the reviews and some said the dress ran small so I got a back up size bigger, but I would say the dress was very true to size. The mesh lace around the shoulders will prevent you from raising your arms above your head so if you are looking to dance the YMCA this dress may not be for you. Otherwise, I enjoyed wearing it, it is very well made and high quality. The scrolling is even prettier in person than in the pictures on the screen. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five was due to the expense. I thought the rental price was pretty high and it was definitely a splurge for me.

This dress is absolutely beautiful. I would have loved to have gone with the size 4 because it fit me overall better in the length of my body but was a bit snug in the bust and arm area (like most other reviews). I ended up going with the 6, although, it was a bit loose, it definitely made me feel more comfortable. The dress is truly gorgeous and the detail is elegant and classic. I would definitely rent it again!! I got compliments all night long. Stunning.

Beautiful dress, sadly I did not pick this one for my event. I love the sheer fabric along the shoulder line; I'd say the chest area was a little tight but it was still wearable! I'd rent it again.

I felt like a princess in this perfect dress! It translated well from the stage and I received so many compliments! Absolutely gorgeous.

This dress is gorgeous in person. The white is very bright but the bronze overlay is beautiful. I felt like a queen. It was almost TOO formal for my cocktail dinner, but I think this would be great for a formal wedding or rehearsal dinner. The white was not so white that I believe a guest of the wedding could get away with wearing this if the bride isn't too picky lol. I have a very curvy figure and this dress helped to flatter my small waist and big bust/hips. I think it would also look nice on someone tall and thin. I would definitely recommend but keep it mind it is very formal in person.

This dress is slim fit but so comfortable. It looks even better in person, and I got lots of compliments. The upper shoulders are snug, so no voracious arm-raising. Very happy rental that I would love to own!

I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS DRESS! I just decided to add a gold silk sash around the waist area to give it a nice touch. But this dress is simply beautiful. I received so many compliments on this dress when I wore to an event at the Queen Mary. I highly recommend this dress and wouldn't mind renting it again.

The embroidery was beautiful. I wore it to a baby shower so I added a jean jacket to dress it down. Loved wearing this dress. I would definitely rent it again to wear somewhere that I wouldn't have to cover the top with a jacket.

I was concerned about the length after reading the reviews (I am short- barely 5'2). I wore it anyway. It's classy so even if it's a little long, it still looks nice. It was very beautiful and I got lots of compliments. Worn to my bridal shower and it was perfect :)

Wore this to dinner for my 10th anniversary. Loved it! Size was spot on and length was perfect. My husband couldn't stop complimenting me!

I ordered a 4 and a 6, and while they both fit, the 6 was more comfortable. However, I couldn't lift my arms above shoulder height. Given I needed this dress for a baptism, it would work for trying to hold and lift a baby. Otherwise a stunning and unique dress.

I wore this for an awards dinner. The fit runs true to size..a tiny bit big. I wore a 0 when I am normally a 2. The collar is a little itchy, but got over it. Great dress if you want to be different and stand out.

This dress is absolutely stunning. It arrived in perfect condition. The lace is gorgeous. It is more bronze than gold. My body type is straight and narrow. I tried the size 0. The dress fit perfectly in the arms and waist, the length was perfect as well. I don't have much of a backside to speak of, so it was pretty loose around my hips and butt. It still looked okay, I just wish it would have been a little more fitted. Other than that it was perfect!

I wore this dress for my bridal shower and it was absolutely breathtaking! I received so many compliments! Every step I took, someone stopped me to take a picture or ogle the dress. I had a vision of what I wanted to look like for my shower and it came to life with the perfect Marchesa Notte number! In regard to size, order a size up just to be safe. Because of the opulent detail and fabric, there is NO stretch in this dress. I am also very curvy so where it was tighter toward the bottom, it was looser on top, but not noticeably enough to alter the look. In regard to shoes: in my opinion, stick to a NUDE pump. I wouldn't even do a gold shoe because it may be a different gold than the dress and clash. Because the dress is so detailed and ornate, an understated closed-toe nude pump is best. I've seen pics of other shoes, sandals, and colors, and they were very off-putting the beauty of this look, so if you rent this, keep it simple. Enjoy!

this was a great dress! got compliments on it the enter time! fit true to size but it is a fitted dress, would definitely rent again!

I wore this to my Rehearsal dinner dress. I got married on NYE (so rehearsal dinner was on 12/30), and the gold in this dress was perfect for the time of year. The dress fits comfortably and true to size. IT's not tight or clingy at all-- very easy to move in (dance, walk around, etc). The gold really pops, especially if you are very fair-skinned. Typical of Marchesa, this dress is of excellent quality. I would rent again, and highly recommend it!

Rented as part of unlimited subscription. I wore this to church for my baby's christening and I loved it. It looked really elegant and beautiful on. The dress was a little tight around the chest and hips and normal around the waist. I was still able to wear it but couldn't wear a bra. Would probably wear again.

Great dress, lots of compliments!!!! The only issue is that the zipper had been sewn up 1/4" so I couldn't step out of the dress. My husband had to pull it over my head. Otherwise it fit wonderfully and loved the look.

I wore this dress for Vday. Loved the way it fit my curves. It was a bit tight in the midsection but not to the point where it's uncomfortable. The dress doesn't have any "give" the material is very straight, if that makes sense. Photographs well with lovely detailing.