Name: Spread Like Wildfire Dress
Brand: Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM116
Price: 35 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (171 reviews)

Definitely agree to go a size up and that the chest needs a pin or some double sided tape. It's worth it though for this dress and the color!! I had many compliments and felt great!!

This dress was very flattering - the gold belt helped define the waistline.  However, I recommend some fashion tape for the chest area.  It also felt very tight and short in the back, but my friends and husband convinced me that it looked awesome.  I highly recommend this dress!

PROS: great color, fabric and small around the waist. Beautiful draping of the fabric. Belt comes attached. CONS: belt was slightly too snug and tight, V-neck is VERY DEEP...MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FASHION TAPE!!! It was definitely a bit low cut. Overall, it was a great dress for a wedding and made me feel gorgeous. I would buy it if I could!

I loved this dress. Low-cut but just as I expected based on others' reviews. I didn't use any fashion tape, but I was going out with friends so didn't mind the cleavage. The dress doesn't have much give, so if you have wider hips it may be tight. 

I wore this dress for my engagement party in May. Perfect summer dress, love the color.  Very comfortable and light fabric. I do recommend not to wear a bra with this dress as the cut is low, but silicon nipple covers and fabric tape will do the trick. Everyone wowed the look and I was very happy girl. I will definitely rent this dress again.

The dress was a little snug on the hips, it has two layers of chiffon the underlayer was a little tight on my hips but loose up top. Overall it fit very well, you may need some double sided tape as its very low in the front. I did NOT want to send this back, it was perfect for a spring wedding. I got so many compliments. I would most def recommend.

I wore this dress to a wedding and outdoor reception. Not only did I receive a ton of compliments, it was perfect for a warm evening where we danced the night away! The snaps on the back did seem to be coming a bit worn, from all the use, but either way, it didn't negatively impact the feel or look of the dress. I highly recommend this dress!!!! can't wait to rent a dress from this designer again!

Was a bit tight on the bum, I sized up from my always 4 to a 6. The top was a little billowy, but I think that's the style of the dress. Very comfortable and got many compliments on the color.

This was my first dress that I ordered from RTR and it was perfect! I normally wear a size 4 or 6, but after reading the reviews I decided to go with the 8 and it was perfect. The dress ft everywhere except the top was a little large, but I just used the fashion tape to hold it down. The dress looked brand new when it arrived. My picture doesn't do this dress justice. This dress is really flattering, especially on someone with a larger bust. I would definitely rent this dress again! 

Wore this to a rehearsal dinner.  Fitted style without being too revealing.  Easy to wear a normal bra.

I absolutely loved this dress! I got so many compliments on it and felt great wearing it! The material is slightly sheer so that's something to keep in mind. It doesn't have a ton of room in the hips, so if you're larger in that area I'd suggest sizing up. Also, I ended up using a safety pin to keep the fabric together at the chest, which worked out well, otherwise I was in danger of showing off the girls a bit too much. Overall, gorgeous dress and wonderful, easy rental!


The waist  was tighter than expected, so definitely get the size up. This dress is simple, yet stunning! I received so many compliments and it was easy to move around in on the dance floor. My favorite RTR yet!


Loved this dress! It fit perfectly and I have never had so many compliments.  It does feel a little snug in the hips but doesn't show.  I did use fashion tape for the low cut front.  Overall wonderful dress!!!

The reviews of this dress are true, in that it does run small but is gorgeous! I wore it for NYE out dancing and it flattered the occasion and the location! Salsa dancing was a breeze in this dress. One of the waitresses asked where I got the dress and I gladly told her! Great dress! 

This was my first RTR experience and was so very pleased with the dress & the entire experience as a whole! Although I rate this dress 'true to fit', in reality it fits more like many reviewers have noted: large in the bust (although I think this is part of the dress style) and tighter on the bottom. To cancel these opposites out, I am rating it 'true to fit.' The larger-bust issue was easily fixed with double stick tape. Based on the many reviews of this dress running small, I decided to order a size 6 & 8 (and skip out on my usual 4). The 6 fit well, but I do wish I had opted for the 4 instead of the 8 to see how that one would have felt. Also based on previous reviews, I was worried that this dress might be too sheer/see-through, but I didn't feel that to be an issue for me. All in all - great dress & can't wait for an excuse to rent again!

LOVED this dress. Wore it to my college graduation! It has a great, vibrant tangerine color (less red, more orange). It's a little short, so be careful with that. Also, the fabric on top is a little loose, so I was constantly worrying about my boobs being out. I bet some fabric tape that would fix the problem. I would definitely recommend!

The dress is definitely more mango - orange than red, but it is absolutely amazing. The fabric is beautiful. It is a little low cut so be prepared with double sided tape. I had so many compliments and would definitely rent again!

the dress just flowed, like the whole process!!! It was very light on my skin. The color looked great with my skin tone & I received a lot of compliments on it all night. I was sad to put it back in the envelope to send it back  but could not be happier with the service and the selections the rent the runway has!

Seriously, great dress - but I have small hips and the dress was STILL very tight in that area even after I wore a size larger than I normally do.  I probably could have gone up to an 8.  Also, keep in mind, when you size up, the chest area gets roomier.  I'm fine with that because I like the drapy look and I was wearing a large necklace that hid my bra, etc. for the most part.  Fashion tape may be needed for some.  Wear flesh colored underwear (thong might be the best since the dress is so tight on the buns).  This dress isn't totally shear, but obviously don't wear black panties unless you want them to be seen. :)  Assistance may be needed when dressing yourself as well.  There are very small buttons in the back that are difficult to snap when you can't seen them.  Overall, I received many compliments.  Faaaabulous color! 

I received a lot of compliments with this comfortable and fun to wear dress. Loved the pop of color and the breezy fabric. 

The bust area is loose, so I pinned it to ensure my bra didn't show. I also loved the button detail in the back!

I initially ordered a 6 and an 8 according to the size reviews.  When they arrived, I couldn't fit the 8 over my hips  (I'm curvy in the hips) !!  After calling customer service to return them, I was able to have the size 10 shipped to me overnight in time for the event.  Definetely call to speak to a fit specialist before choosing a size.  

ALL this being said, I LOVED the dress.  The 10 was still snug on the hips, and required some fashion tape for the neckline (again, curvy in the hips...NOT so much in the chest).  In the end, I LOVED the dress on me in  photos and received many compliments.

Super comfy. It's true, runs slim in the booty region. Order size up. 

Thanks for sharing a photo of you wearing a cami. I will have to do the same thing, but it still looks great!

I loved everything about this dress, it was bright and fun and incredibly flattering! I received a huge number of compliments and was at my most confident all day!

I did have to wear a cami under as the deep V would not have been appropriate with my large chest, but I don't think it took away from the overall look.  Order 1 size up. I normally wear a 10, but there's no way it would go over my hips!

Even though I was at an over-the-top, super glamorous wedding, this dress managed to get a ton of attention. My husband told me I should just keep it, he liked it so much. It was 95 degrees that day, but this dress was nice and airy and kept me relatively cool. It also makes you easy to spot if you get separated from your friends. The zipper popped off the track when I was pulling it on, so I had a little panic attack, but my friend was able to fix it in time for the event. Depending on the make, I usually wear a 4 or 6, but I had to go up to an 8 in this dress to be able to sit comfortably in it. I agree with the rest of the reviews that it runs small in the hips. You're going to need fashion tap to conceal your bra. This dress is perfect and ready-to-wear. 

I rented this dress for an afternoon wedding. It was perfect. The color was gorgeous and the material was great for travel. The fabric "breathed" which was perfect for a very hot and humid outside ceremony. I got tons of compliments. I did not have the same issues with the fit as others have noted - even though I ordered a size up I probably could have fit into my normal size. I also have no butt or hips to speak of so if you are someone lucky enough to be blessed with such assets than the bottom may be too small. I also didn't have any issues with the top. Although to be on the safe side I did use some fashion tape so the dress stayed in place. I paired it with the Nayla Emerald earrings, Kendra Scott gold bangles, and Kate Spade gold flecked clutch. I could not have been happier with my rental. Thanks RTR!

Loved this dress, but was definitely tight in the hips. I wear a 0 in most every dress.  Bust would have been way too big if I would have ordered a size up.  I had to use some fashion tape to keep the top part in place.  Everyone loved it though, and I got a lot of compliments! 

I stood out among all the black & neutral dresses. The belt is great...a built-in accessory! Lining isn't too tight, but snug so I sized up. Low-cut so you need fashion tape. All-in-all I really enjoyed this dress and felt like a stand-out in this beautiful color!

I didn't end up wearing this for the main even, but still liked it. The inner lining is not stretchy at all so there's no give. It still fit, but there wasn't much room left. The outer layer helped a bit to conceal that. A lot of fashion tape required and it still occasionally photographed unevenly in the bust area. Overall a cute dress, but not my favorite. Didn't care for the buttons along the back zipper. 

Dress was very snug around the thighs. I recommend going 1 size up - at least for a backup. I was still able to wear the dress though and got plenty of compliments. The dress is pretty deep cut and was loose on me on the top, but with fashion tape I was able to hold it up.

I loved the color and design of this dress. The only issue I had was the top was very loose and I ended up using fashion tape to keep it closed.  

Loved this dress!  Was my first RTR experience and couldn't have been happier.  It does gap a bit around the bust so it was really hard to figure out what bra to wear.  I ended up having to use some double sided tape to keep it in place, so keep that in mind.  Also runs a bit small, I went up a size. 

This dress was 90% perfect. It is a beautiful cut and color. The length is perfect for long-legged people who want a dress that looks sexy without being outrageously short, and the plunging neckline is alluring for sure. The fabric is also thin and light, which is fabulous for summer parties. It really felt awesome. 

The cons are:
A) The snaps were not sewn properly in the back, so the belt, which is part of the dress, had little frayed bits that stuck out the back
B) Though the top and waist fit perfectly, the bottom was really tight (and there isn't a lot of give in the gauzy fabric, so you have to be careful not to bend over too tightly). Luckily I have a small butt, but I still had to use some spanx shorts to keep everything under control and make the fit right.
C) The back of the dress looks like it was busted open before and then re-sewn. Since the fabric is gauzy, it bunched up a little along the sewing line. I don't think anyone noticed this but me.

PS - I filled out "straight and narrow" for body type but I don't think every body type is really represented here. Think of this one as "narrow hourglass." I have big hips and a super-narrow upper body.

Loved the color and the shape of this dress. I rented the 6 and the 8 and ended up wearing the 8. 

This dress is sassy and sexy, but be sure to get a size above as it runs extremely small in the hips. I used fashion tape to keep the top in place and paired with gold sandals, turquoise earrings and a colorful clutch. Being 5'11" the dress was on the short side when dancing and walking. I received compliments all night, and loved the burnt orange color!

You look like the cover of a steamy novel!  Gorgeous!

Draped around the neckline well and allows for just the right lift in the chest region. It's tight around the hips, showing voluptuous curves (if you are like me and you have them), the gold brings it all in at the waist. It's classy, elegant and sexy! Atleast says my fiance ;) Def recommend!

I went up a size, and I am glad that I did.  My biggest complaint is how drape-y the neckline is.  It was showing WAY too much chest, so I used double-sided tape to make the neckline a bit higher.  Other than that, the color was great, I loved the built in belt, and the fit was good

I loved the dress, but it wasn't the easiest thing to wear. I agree with others that this dress ran small. I usually wear an 8 or 10 and the 10 was pretty tight. It was comfortable while standing, but the tight hips made it hard to sit. Also, it was very low cut and after the fashion tape got unstuck after a few hrs of dancing, my bra was pretty exposed. 

I don't think I have ever not worn a 0 in a dress, and I had to wear the 2 for this dress. I am petite but definitely curvy, and the bottom part of the dress was extremely tight, even with a slip, which made it hard to sit down or dance and the top was a little big. Straight & narrow or athletic body types would probably be perfect for this dress. That being said, it was still a gorgeous dress, the color was great and my boyfriend loved it. I'm only 5'0" and loved the length, it was short but appropriate

First, the dress is beautiful and I received many compliments on it.  However, it was not the best rental for me.  I got away with wearing an 8, but it was tough.  I am a curvy girl and I felt like I was popping out of this dress all evening.  I was constantly checking the cleavage area, as well as my back side to make sure nothing was escaping.  If you have a fuller figure, make sure you size up!    

This dress was perfect for an engagement party we hosted. It was flowy, the right amount of showy and a gorgeous color. The other hitch I would say this had was that I really needed some bra tape to hold the front up. Also, some of the snaps and clasps were damaged or broken when I received it. 

I  am large on top so it worked out nice.

Fit true to size. Comfortable. Classy & sexy at the same time.

The color of this dress is really stunning, but a heads up that the fit is very strange. It was tighter in the hips, and almost a little see through (spanx or a short slip is necessary). The top was very low cut, I had to use a lot of tape to make it appropriate for an evening rehearsal dinner. It ended up looking okay, but I wouldn't rate this dress as one of my top choices. 

Spread Like Wildfire Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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