Name: Banana Pepper Dress
Brand: Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
SKU: BM164
Price: 95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (179 reviews)

Was a great color for an outdoor summer wedding. I also rented the necklace in the picture, but it kept getting flipped and tucked within the collar of the dress. 

It was true to size, however the built in belt was rather tight around my rib cage. The color was a pretty tangerine with gold braided belt. I wore a chunky gold necklace and earrings .

Dress ran true to size. Very comfortable to wear. Getting to wear a normal bra is always a plus!

Super comfortable but still looks flattering! 

The smallest part of this dress was the waist, otherwise I probably could have sized down but thank goodness I have a larger bust because you really need that to fill out the top. The size 6 (which is my normal) size fit very well though and I'm very happy with how it looked!

Loved the gold belt and buttons on the back. 

Great fit. Loved the button detail on the back. The only complaint I have is that there are no little
Snaps to hold your bra in so the straps at the shoulder peek out a bit. 

I ordered this dress for a rehearsal dinner. I ordered two sizes and was surprised to find that the smaller size fit. I was nervous because other reviews said it was tight around the hips, but I didn't find that to be the case at all.  The buttons over the zipper were a nice touch. I also found that the dress could be dressed up or down based on the accessories.  

I fit into a 10 but since I was at a wedding and there would be dancing and eating I decided I wanted to be comfortable so I went a size up to a 12.  It was perfect, true to size, light weight and the color pops!!!  I highly recommend it for warm outside events and it's true, there is no give on the belt/waist so if you aren't sure go up a size.  Also great if you have a fairly large bust.  Pair it with the necklace RTR has or your own gold jewelry and it goes either built in belt.  I loved this dress!

It's a beautiful dress but like other reviews have said, the top definitely runs big.  I wore this to a rehearsal dinner.  It was a very hot evening so this dress was very comfortable.  It was very flowy and other than on the top, it fell very well. Even with the baggier top, I still got a few compliments on the dress.  This would be best for someone with a larger chest or longer torso.  It really is a great color!! I wouldn't rent this again, but have no regrets whatsoever.  

Dress fit every well and loved the necklace with it. Was a bit fitted on my hips, but not too tight. Really loved the color and would highly recommend! 

I wore this dress to an outdoor bridal shower in the spring. it was great!

It fit true to size and was actually a little tight! But I wore it anyways to a rehearsal dinner! I loved the buttons in the back and the pretty gold belt. It has beautiful details. I wore wedge sandals with it because the rehearsal dinner was more casual, but you could definitely dress it up with dressier heels. Can't go wrong with this cute dress!

The top is pretty loose. I wear an 6-8 depending on where the waist hits. The 6 was a little snug in the waist, but bearable. The top half on the 8 was SUPER baggy. 

However, I got tons of compliments on the color, it was comfortable, and the necklace (also RTR) was perfect! 

This dress was comfortable and the draping makes it flattering.  The color is beautiful.  The length was just right for my height of 5'

It was a great dress for my (now) husband and my couples' shower as it was flowy and a great length with jean leggings. I wore tan boots that matched the belt that comes on the dress. I paired it with my own navy and cream necklace and some gold/sparkly bracelets. Everyone kept telling me how much they loved the dress and how it fit like a glove. I loved the button detail in the back. The only complaint is that I wish the belt had been adjustable as I have a long torso, so it kind of hit me a little weird. But it was very flattering and I loved the flutter sleeves! I would purchase this dress if I could!

The fit was good, slightly snug on the waistband but nothing unreasonable. Otherwise it was flattering and I felt good in it. I thought it was easy and fun to dress up with gold jewelry and shoes. 

I rented this for a holiday party and had the fortunate opportunity to tour Jay's Garage the same day. It performed all day and evening long! It's a beautiful cut that would likely work with most body types.  I found it to be a little large in the waist, so in retrospect I might have gotten away with a size smaller.  The sleeve detail makes for sleek arm photos - a little bonus! Needless to say, I had a blast in this dress!

I selected this as a free rental to wear out to dinner on vacation. You can wear a normal bra - which is always nice! Unique color and a terrific rental.

I wore this dress for Christmas with family, and really loved it.  The color is bold and festive, fabric is light but not overly summery, and the fit was comfortable for a big dinner.

I wore this dress to a wedding in Southern California in September.  I was hot outside, but the dress cut kept me breezy and cool.  I received many compliments on the color, and I loved the buttons down the back.  I reserved both the 2 and 4 and went with the 2, and honestly could have probably fit the 0 if I had ordered it because it was still a little loose in the mid section.  I have a small torso and larger hips, but it was not an issue around the hip area.  I was able to move and dance comfortably all night.  I also loved that I was able to wear a regular bra with it.  My experience with RTR was fantastic and I can't wait to rent again!

This dress was a great color and fit. I could have worn the 10, but it was for a rehearsal dinner, so I didn't want it to be too tight in the stomach after eating. I received compliments on the dress, and it was the right amount of dressy, without being too formal. Very comfortable as well. It moved great and covered my problem areas well (I'm much more bottom heavy). Would rent again for another casual occasion. 

color nice and bright, orange-y which was my assigned color for a bright colored event.  so easy to log on and search by color and get a great dress to wear that i didnt have to spend tons on and keep afterwards and never wear again.  love this service!

I loved everything about this dress. The color is a very bright orangey-red. It was so light weight and comfortable. You can wear a normal bra with it with a little fashion tape (the flutter sleeves are really thin, so you need to attach your straps to just the right place.) Based on some reviews, I was worried about the excess fabric on top making the fit too baggy or frumpy, but I didn't find that at all. I am long-waisted for my height, and the belt hit at exactly the right place. (Perhaps if you are short-waisted, it might just have too much material on top?) It was perfect for a summer wedding, and I will definitely rent this again!

I wasn't sure how this dress would look on me since I tend to go for form fitting dresses that hug my curves.  I was pleasantly surprised how pretty it looked and how comfortable it was.  The color is just gorgeous. I ordered an 8 and got a 6 as my backup and ended up going with the 6.  I danced all night in it and got lots of complements.

This dress was perfect! The color was beautiful and it fit incredibly! Lots of compliments and danced for 3 hours in it. Perfect for a wedding!

Rented this for dinner while on vacation. Pretty normal short length. Nice bright red/orange color with gold belt. I loved that the way the front lays it covers my stomach and I was very comfortable in it ( and not always worried about "sucking it in" lol).

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This dress fit great, and I received lots of compliments. 

The color is beautiful... Very bright.  The gold belt was cute, but the snaps on the back took some work to close. Might just have been mine. 

The dress is very flowy and comfortable. No problems with the length either! 

Split sleeves were fun and just played into dresses airy feel. 

I love this dress! I rented it for a July 4th event where I needed to have something red. I was afraid I'd need to size up, since I read it was loose on top and tighter in the hips, and I'm slightly pear-shaped. However, size 4 worked perfectly for me. It is loose on top, but in a flattering, Grecian sort of way. I thought it was very pretty, and I got lots of compliments! I wore it with sparkly gold flats and a big gold sparkly necklace I also rented from RTR. 

Ultimately I was pleased with this dress but it wasn't perfect. The waist was comfortable but the chest was baggy, it would probably be better for busty ladies. The length was ideal, short but I didn't worry I was exposed. The dress had a little bit of an awkward drape in the front but not a deal breaker. 

I rented this dress for Easter and it was a hit, especially the color!  I received lots of compliments.  The dress was comfortable other than the belt, which is incorporated into the dress and has no flex.  The 10 fit to a tee, so after a holiday meal the belt was pretty snug!  I was worried the split sleeves would constantly fall open, but they stayed on my shoulders most of the time.  Great dress for a day-time event!

I wore this for a rehearsal dinner, it was perfect. The colors so bright and cheery, but still sophisticated. The cut of the dress is flattering. THe button details in the back are precious and the gold belt pulls it all together. It's the perfect summer dress, light and airy. I'll definitely be renting this again. 

It fits nicely around the hips and thighs. It will be a bit tight where the belt is, but it is a forgiving dress and I would think that it could even work as a pregnancy or post pregnancy dress, too. I am so glad it fit perfectly!

So many compliments on the color the fit and how  young I looked! Easy and light water. Framed my body nicely since I've been self conscious of my weight. Covered up well and even though I hurt my knee everyone noticed the dress. Will totally rent again!! Love it

Ended up wearing the 10 for a little extra length. Loved the built in belt. The dress paired well with the Drifting Leaves necklace by Lulu Frost. Great color and comfortable fabric. Would definitely rent this one again!

Cute dress. It was comfortable, a great color, and my husband loved it. A few cons - the overall fit is strangely baggy, and as other reviewers have mentioned, the gold belt is tiny and has no stretch. Zero. I wore the 4 and I think the 2 might have been more flattering on the top, but I doubt I could have fit into the belt. (My backup size was the 6). It was so baggy on top that it kept sort of falling forward, and I felt like you could see the outline of my bra, which didn't make sense to me since it was, you know, loose. 

The skirt does lay sort of funny, the layers of fabric are wrapped inside each other so one side looks perfect but the other, you can tell is looped through the other layer... Kind of hard to explain. Just know that it's not exactly symmetrical.

Overall I really enjoyed this rental. If you're looking for something that is a bit billowy and colorful, this is your dress - if you want to show off your curves, the only thing this will accentuate is a small waist. I recently had surgery and haven't been able to work out, so I liked that I was still my same size despite being a little self-conscious after weeks off my feet! 

I also rented the Yellow Brick Road Clutch which was fun to tote around and surprisingly roomy!

Banana Pepper Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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