Name: Sweet Kiernan Dress
Brand: Marchesa Notte
SKU: MN12
Price: 299 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (75 reviews)

Rented this dress for my bridal shower and I was not disappointed! I'm so happy I got to wear such a special dress for such a special day!

This dress is great! I wore it to a wedding in New Orleans and it was perfect for a southern formal affair. The material is super nice and the detail on the belt is beautiful. The open back gives it a sexy look.  I would describe the color as being a bit darker than the model photo, it is a pinkish, peach with gold threading. Although the fabric has no stretch, it felt very comfortable all night! This was one of my favorites, wish I could have kept it!

Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures to show off the entire thing but it fit great, although it was a little snug in the chest area.  I wore a stick on bra which actually worked out really well with the tighter than average fit in the bust because everything stayed in place very well.  The length was perfect, as I'm not a fan of showing too much leg.

Great dress- absolutely no stretch. I have a really small chest and don't know if someone with actual boobs could fit into this. Very pretty, the pink color also has gold detailing. Would recommend to anyone!

This dress felt and looked amazing!  I received tons of compliments.  This was my second choice after I decided against by original choice. I was about to switch it out at the RTR store.  Best decision I made! It does fit snug in the bodice. Otherwise, I would definitely recommend to other ladies. Thanks RTR!!!! 

This was my first RTR and I was not disappointed. I wore this for a holiday party and the fit was perfect. I have a small waist and chest and the size 4 was perfect. I received numerous compliments and really felt wonderful all night. The color is a brighter lipstick pink with gold undertones that can't quite be captured in a photo. I wish I owned this dress!

Fits true to size.  The mid section has little give because of the belt though.  Those with a bigger bust might have some trouble fitting this dress.

I loved loved this dress.   Was perfect for a NYC charity party.  The textured fabric doesn't show well in the picture and my arm is covering the fun sparkly detailing.  RTR model pic really not a good representation, dress has a lot more gold in it. Would love to rent again

I absolutely loved this dress! I wore it to a fall wedding in the Florida Keys on the beach. It was comfortable and very flattering. The material made it feel classic but it was fun and flirty with the pleats. I am so happy I chose this dress! It is actually my favorite rental to date! 

This fit was a little big. But no so bad that it was unwearable 

Loved this for a fall wedding look! Comfortable and east to wear. The material is quite thick and I felt ran a tiny bit small. If you're busty I would size up as there is not too much slack even with the open back. 

It Is also much darker than in the photo - it is a gold and pink woven thread. I thought it would be more baby pink but is much more mid toned. Still beautiful though! 

I loved the material of this dress and the skirt was so fun. Due to the open back, you can't wear a bra however the dress held my larger chest in rather well. I received so many compliments on this dress from complete strangers. It would be perfect for a wedding or engagement photos. 

This is a beautiful dress. I love the gold that is woven in with the pink. I had to wear blush/gold/champagne colors for a wedding in my family, and it went beautifully with the color scheme. The overall fit of the dress was good -- comfortable around the upper waist area, and the length is okay, BUT!! The bust area is small and squashed my chest. I tried the size 6 and it was just absolutely too big for me. I wish they had made the bust area bigger, as I noticed this was a common complaint among the wearers of this dress. I paired them with my Badgley Mischka heels.

The dress was not exactly what I expected from the picture. As other reviews state the coloring and the type of material come through quite a bit different in person. Someone asked me if it was some kind of tapestry fabric. With that said I LOVE this dress. This is probably my second favorite dress I've ordered from RTR. I ordered up a size as other suggestions state and it fit perfectly. I usually wear a 2, and ended up in the 4. The construction in the bodest adds enough support where a bra is not required. The fun little cut out in the back gives the dress an entirely different feel. I had endless compliments all night long on how pretty the dress looked. 
With that said, there were a few cons. The 6 I ordered smelled like it had not been cleaned. I'm thankful that ended up being the spare size because I probably would not have worn it due to the smell. The 4 seemed to have been heavily worn. Which seems odd as there are not that many reviews on this particular dress. It also seemed like it was not cleaned properly. The pleats in the front were askew. 
Either way, this was a great rental!

I wore this as my second outfit for my engagement pics, and this dress is gorgeous. It is this lovely sort of light tweed, and has an open back which I enjoyed. However, as is often the case with a full bust and a fabric that doesn't give, it was pulled across my chest and sort of cut in under my arms... also it gave the illusion of back fat which I was super aware of throughout the photo session. I am happy with the way it photographed, but there are definitely more flattering and comfortable options out there.

I rented this dress in May 2016 (back when I was far smaller). I was a solid size 12, sometimes 10. I ordered the 12 and there was no backup size larger, unfortunately. It fit like a GLOVE in front, but just couldn't get fully up the back. If I didn't care so much about the back - or could've rigged it somehow in the moment - I would've worn it. It was flipping GORGEOUS. So pretty and glammy without being over-the-top. Sadly, I didn't get to wear it.

Since I'm writing this about 70 lbs later, at the time, I was...
Height: 5'0" (still am)
Bust: 36D
Waist: 32/33 inches
Size Usually Worn: 10/12
Size Tried On: 12

This dress was stunning and I received so many compliments. 

I wore this dress for my twins' Baptism and it looked awesome! The fit was perfect and I received many compliments on it. The only downside was that the pink/purplish slip underneath was completely showing all around the entire dress. I had the secure it up with numerous safety pins and that did the job. I got a size 2 as a backup and saw that the slip on that one was also showing so at first I thought it was supposed to be like that, but on other customer's pictures and even on the model in the picture it wasn't, so I pinned it and it looked completely fine!

Love the back and the belt! The dress looks different in person than in pictures - its more pinkish coral but nevertheless its an amazing dress. 

The dress is so fun to wear. It has gold flecks in it that you can't see in the photo. I didn't need to wear a bra and I'm a 36B. Hugged in the right places. Very cute.

I wore this dress to my best friend's bridal shower, and it was PERFECT. I got SO many compliments on it. This was honestly my 1st time using Rent The Runway, and will definitely be doing it again. So, I normally am a size 4 however, have been in the process of losing weight, and actually fit into the size 2. It fit perfectly. I will say I noticed on some of the other reviews of this dress that it's tough to wear if you have a chest, and I would have to agree. I don't personally have a big chest, so it wasn't a problem for me, but I can see what the other ladies mean. But I overall LOVED this dress. 

This was my back up dress and I only ordered it in a size 12 but the fit was true to size. I loved the open back on the dress but definitely could not wear a bra with it. Lovely dress as I received lots of compliments, highly recommended. 

I rented this dress for a wedding in November. I got the dress in a size 6 and size 8. Both sizes were pretty much the same length. I ended up wearing the 8 since the fit was more relaxed in the shoulders/bodice. I got plenty of compliments on this dress and would highly recommend it!

The dress was perfect for my tea lunch birthday party with my friends. I got lots of compliments. The belt was a plus.  

Loved this dress! I rented it to wear to my friends Rehearsal Dinner. I was worried the color would be too springy for January, but it was perfect. I will probably rent this dress again for an engagement party. I wish I would have taken an actually picture instead of a selfie because the lighting in my room isn't great. 

The dress fits true to size in the waist BUT if you have a decent sized chest you may be uncomfortable. The top is small compared to the rest of the dress. I wear a B cup and the top was snug but it gave me a little boost in that area so I can't complain lol. So I would go up in size if you have a bigger chest. You may be uncomfortable otherwise.  Also, the dress is not the pale pink it looks like in pictures. It's more of a magenta. Still very pretty but if you were hoping for a light pink, you should probably keep looking. Loved the dress overall

Perfect fit.  I would totally rent again.  

I originally clicked the dress because it was really cute, but I also saw in the user pictures that every body type seems to look great in it. And I'm glad I chose it, because it looked PERFECT. 

1. The sleeve/shoulder area is tight when lifting your arms, so that range of motion is a bit limited
2. In case you can't see, there is a REALLY pretty gold fabric woven throughout
3. It's lined with a hot pink slip, and you can twirl, and the skirt will spin up high, but the slip stays down but looks like it's part of the dress.
4. nothing irritated me at all. That's a big plus. No chaffing, no tight armholes, or scratchiness.

The fit was perfect. I opted to wear my larger back up because it was an outdoor wedding, at 103 degrees in Temecula, CA and I wanted to be as comfortable as possible dancing the night away. I didn't need to wear a bra as the material was thick and snug enough to hold the girls in! I got SO many compliments on this dress and the fact that it was easy to wear and easy to move in was a huge plus. Rent the Runway made the experience simple and easy and I couldn't be more pleased!

The dress has a little more gold detail than I expected, but I loved it.  Received a lot of comments on the belt detail asking if it was included (it obviously is).  Very fun dress.

Great fit... Has a large opening in the back so you can't wear a bra but with the way it fits it's not really necessary. It kind of flattens your chest. Fabric is really pretty and the embellishment gives it an extra lift without being tacky. Only complaint was that the lining stuck out of the hem so I had to tuck it under my waist a little. I think this may be attributed to multiple dry cleanings and the jacquard starting to shrink a little.

This was not even my intended backup dress, but RTR really chose the right one. I wore pasties and the dress fit my chest well. The waist and chest were a little tight, but not even a big deal. I love the cap sleeves and jeweled waistline. The dress was stiff enough so I didn't have to worry about its riding up or swinging too high if I walked quickly, but sitting down was still comfortable. It ended up being right above my knee, and I paired it with gold heels

The styling of this dress is beautiful. The jeweled waist and open back are wonderful details. I have a small chest so I had to use a little bit of fashion tape to keep the scoop neckline from gaping open and revealing my girls! But no bra was necessary. The gold and pink tones to this dress are also cool! It looks very old-world and is super flattering, especially for girls with hips and a tummy. Loved this dress!!

I love the details of this dress. I got compliments all night. I would've given 5 stars but the pink undergarment was longer than the exterior. Also, I'm usually a size 0, but I had to go with the 2 so I would definitely up the size. Overall, very pretty! 

The 0 fits just enough with very little room to wiggle in but the 2 is a bit too big (wish they had a size 1). The only con about this dress is the sleeves.. It was too tight in that area that I can't really fully extend/raise my arms since it's a bit tight there. Otherwise I love the flow of the dress and the back is pretty nice too. 

This dress had such a pretty back. Pictures don't do the details to it justice. Just be aware the fabric is not very comfortable. It's a little rough and caused me to break out a little since I had to wear it for a few hours. 

I rented this dress for my best friend's baby shower; it was perfect for the event. The design is classic with the snug bodice and pleated skirt; the back is a bit more edgy since it's open. I definitely recommend this dress for small chested women like myself. I imagine this may be difficult to wear if you had a big chest or larger arms, as the sleeves are a little snug too.  Like many other reviews stated, the color is different in person. It's not a bad color, just more neutral than expected which left me wishing I would have gotten a spray tan. Overall it was great though! 

loved the color, and back of the dress (backless) and the accented color of the waist was a plus. Glad I got a back up dress because I gained a couple pounds before the wedding. The dress is a bit restricting at the shoulders, not too much, but if you wanted to tie your hair up in a high bun, you would have some trouble. 

This dress was so beautiful and I got a ton of compliments. The only trouble was the bust. This dress definitely does not cater to busty women. It didn't fit quite right, kind of gave me uni-boob, and there is no option for a bra as the back is open. Still really pretty, but not the most flattering in the bust. 

Although every rating said to size up in this dress, I wore my regular size and it fit perfectly! I liked that it was tighter in the bust - it allowed me to wear the dress without a bra, which was great because of the open back. I loved the fabric of the dress - it's really a darker pink with more gold than the photos show. I would definitely recommend this dress! 

The best part of this dress is the fun back! It's so lovely and pretty under evening lights. Has a slight shimmer. If you are busty, it's very form fitting in the chest, so I was a little pushed in....but not a deal breaker. The only off thing is the 'pleats' in the front...they make it look like 'it's cold outside' but really just the points of the dress. I overall think it was a good rental...lovely fabric, good color, fun to dance in. It is a little heavier, so maybe not a first choice in the summer.

I normally am a size 2 in dresses but had to size up to a 4 because the waist was too small and had no give. I recommend sizing up for your extra size just in case. 

i'm going to agree with the other reviewers, small in the chest!  i didn't wear a bra (because it wouldn't fit) so if you have a large bust, steer clear.  the shade compliments a pale skin tone so i was smitten!  

I rented this for my company holiday party. It was perfect for the affair, fit well, but seemed like it was worn  few too many times. The hem was uneven, maybe from dry cleaning repeatedly, and it smelt a little musty. The lining poked out the bottom a bit. 

It was a very pretty dress but slightly too worn out.
The beading in the back looked like it was going to fall apart and the fabric started to thin out.
I knew cause I looked at it good before wearing it but anybody that saw me in the dress loved it.
Also, if you have a large bust then this is not the dress for you. 

I rented this dress for senior dress up day at my high school. Since I ordered it two days before I needed it, I had to pay for rush shipping. But it was worth it! Though the underskirt of the dress was a little too long (I had to pin it) and it didn't look brand new, it was beautiful. I got so many compliments throughout the day and I felt really good. The color definitely intrigued people. It looks amazing with nude heels!
If I could offer any advice, I would have to agree with the other reviewers and say don't order this dress if you're busty. I'm not, but it was still a tiny bit tight at times.

DO NOT rent this dress if you have any boobs at all. This is ridiculous. I rented this in a size 12 thinking there should be enough room, but clearly there wasn't. The dress fit otherwise but it is obviously unwearable. Too bad, the fabric and beading was beautiful.

The pictures don't do the colors of this dress justice. It's a very pretty hot pink that looks like light pink since it is intertwined with gold. The fit of the skirt is great for girls that have fuller hips/bottom. The cut-out back looks gorgeous, but I imagine larger chested girls would have some trouble fitting in the top, as it's pretty tight with no stretch. Since there is no sretch, definitely size up if you are between sizes, as the waist can be tight and doesn't have any stretch either Also, the bra situation is difficult. I was going to do a stick-on bra, but with summer and an outdoor wedding, those slip off with sweat. Instead i wore a strapless bra and tucked the back strap into the cup and secured it with some fashion tape. It would be fine to wear without a bra, the fabric would be thick enough and is lined, but i opted for a little boost/lift and the bra I used worked out fine and wasn't noticeable. Overall, I felt great in this dress, it's very feminine and super unique!

Sweet Kiernan Dress

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