Name: Southern Charmer Dress
Brand: Milly
SKU: ML39
Price: 82 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (153 reviews)

The dress was amazing. Colors were beautiful; fabric was perfect for a summer wedding; fit was perfect. I felt beautiful in the dress. However, something was off with the lining. The dress kept spinning around my hips, to where the slit in the back would twist to the front. I spent the majority of the night trying to twist the dress back in to place. It was very annoying, but I would almost rent the dress again because it was so beautiful.

Excellent dress for a wedding and highly recommended - I felt great wearing it to the event but also dressed trendy enough for the after-party,  I received LOTS of compliments on it all night long.

I am normally between a size 2 & 4 and technically both fit good enough for my needs, but I wore the 4 because it was a bit more comfortable for dancing.  The built-in bra was good enough for my needs and made it easier than dealing with a separate strapless option.

I love the inner support.  This made for an evening free of dress tugging.  The shimmer in the dress is not over-powering and is very elegant.

The 0 was a tiny bit snug but the 2 was much, much bigger (and a good 5 inches longer). I have a petite frame and it fit fine in the chest, mostly because of the interior bra the dress has. The exterior fabric gapped a little in the back at the top but the dress stayed up bc of the bra. Lovely dress-got many compliments. The dress itself had a few loose gold threads and is starting to get a tiny bit worn looking, but in decent condition.

The dress fit very well, even for a petite girl like myself. The material is a bit more canvas-like than the picture shows, kind of a light beige color. Overall, I was very happy with the dress.

Pretty tight, but length was good and the colors were great.  As the previous comments state, this is navy, not black.  Looked great with gold accessories and did not need to wear a bra.  The "boning" inside the dress was a little bothersome by the end of a long day, but that is to be expected. 

This dress fit like a glove and overall was very comfortable. I am a very petite 5'0' and have a very hard time finding dresses that fit my small but athletic frame. I am not curvy, but have more going for my butt than I do for my bust, so I need a dress that fits this. This dress definitely runs smaller on top, so it was perfect for my size A status :) It has a nice built in bra closure, so you really don't need to wear a strapless at all, unless it's just added security. The material is a nice slightly shimmery linen with a really fun almost paisley pattern. It was perfect for a late summer wedding in Naragansett. My only complaint was that part of the boning was coming through the lining and I didn't realize it until I'd already been wearing it for an hour or so and it poked me so badly throughout the night I had a little welt when I took it off. It's more of a quality control issue and had it been spotted before I received the dress, I'm sure it could have been fixed. I did speak to customer service about the issue and they gave me a full refund even though I wore the dress. I thought it was handled very well. I would have given this dress 5 stars had it not been for the ripped lining and broken boning. It's a great rental!

A little loose on top but not terribly loose.  Just had to keep an eye on it and adjust the top portion, here & there, throughout the night.  There's no give on the dress material (Not stretchy) Ok when standing but can be restrictive when sitting down. So, choose your appropriate size.

Love this dress, rented it for a Vegas birthday party.  Saw Elton John in this shiny little thing.  I think he woulda been proud.

I loved how this dress looked! Perfect for a Yacht wedding. I definitely felt like the best dressed guest on the entire boat. My only issue with this dress is there isn't a clip at the top of the zipper so I had trouble keeping the zipper up. My boyfriend had to be on zipper patrol most of the night. 

There isn't any stretch to the fabric, so it felt a bit tight through the hip/thigh area. The waist was a little big, so I used a belt which was pretty cute. Also, the bust was a little small, so I didn't wear a bra - the top was very structured with boning, so this wasn't a problem. I wish more people would put there measurements on here, as that would give better fit information than dress size or weight, so here goes:
Bust/Bra: 32D 
Waist: 24"
Hips: 34"-35"
Height: 5'4"

Much more metallic in person. Wore to a formal charity event and it was a hit

I wore this dress to my school graduation and subsequent graduation celebration.  Although I loved this dress and wish I could give it 5 stars, the fit was just awkward.  If you are tall and slender, I would be cautious.  For me, it did not feel fitted at top unless you hook the bra that is inside.  When I did, it felt perfectly snug... but the problem was this caused the back to gape out like 3 inches.  So it was fine when I wore a little black cardigan over it, but when I took off the cardigan I had to unhook the bra, and even with my own strapless bra I did not feel perfectly comfortable dancing and whatnot.  Also the waist area could have been a little more fitted.  Although it wasn't a perfect experience I am still excited about Rent the Runway and I also have to mention i loved the box that the dress was delivered in. :D 

The lining on the inside has a small tear, which was nbd. Honestly though, I thought I looked good in the dress, until I saw my pictures afterward. I looked extremely bloated and washed out. I wish it had boning in the waistline like the last Milly dress I rented. It didn't stay up very well, was crushing my chest from the torso being a tad small for my athletic build. The colors were more dark blue than black, and that became more apparent as well in photos.

I was a little worried this dress would be too dressy for an outdoor wedding. It turned out to be perfect. It almost has a linen look to it which looked great. It is a little blue in the sunlight and was definitely a little worn. Worked out great though.

I really enjoyed this dress.  I am a size 0-2 and I thought the 0 fit great.  I don't have a large bust so the extra bra support wasn't really needed, but it did help from constantly having to pull the dress up.  This dress also has no wiggle room aka it does not stretch so you need to be careful what size you get or you will not be dancing lol. Other than that I got about a million compliments on it, even from the bride.  I wore a pair of gold heels with it which I recommend because it looks like black in the picture but it's navy blue.

This dress was classy but had enough 'bling' for the Las Vegas wedding. I received many compliments and felt very comfortable it in. The necklace was a fun addition as well!

I got this as my back up dress and really liked it so I wore it over my first choice. I really wish it the zipper were more secure or that it had a hook at the top because I had to pin it so it wouldn't come down. I felt like i was tugging on it all night to stay up and then having to fix the zipper. I would not recommend it if you are busty. Such a cute dress and I received a ton of compliments- just wish I was more comfortable in it!

I normally wear a 6 because i have a hard time getting anything smaller over my hips.  In this case I wore the 8 because the 6 didn't zip around my waist in the back.  However the 8 was a little loose around the bust.  Nothing too terrible but not the perfect fit around the bust.  I'm pretty tall and it rode up a little short from time to time.  But the sweetheart neckline was perfect (a fav of mine) and the amount of shimmer was just right for my brother's wedding rehearsal dinner.  Hey RTR, if you need to get rid of this thing feel free to gift it to me.  

I think this dress fit true to size, but every designer sizes slightly differently.  I'm 5'6, 135 lbs, and I wear a 32A.  The dress fit perfectly, the length was slightly above the knee, and I had a little extra room in all areas.  There is an extra clasp in the back to cinch the top, which definitely helped.  There was no hook/eye closure above the zipper, so it fell completely down to my waist as my friends were exchanging vows!  Luckily I had a coat on for the outdoor ceremony.  We got a safety pin from the front desk and my boyfriend was able to repair it in minutes and I didn't think about it again all evening.  There was some wear and tear on the material; there was a loose gold thread in the front, but I smoothed it down on the dress and wasn't bothered by it.  I got lots of compliments and felt great all night!  I would definitely rent again!

The Badgley Mischka Crystal Cluster necklace looked a little cheap - it was pretty chunky and shiny, almost like it was made of plastic.

The fabric has NO give whatsoever, it is woven, and it looks like it is very worn. I usually wear a 4 but had to switch to the 6 because it was very tight on top and was not flattering for my bust. I wore the 6 thinking it would be better up top but I was pulling it up and was very uncomfortable all night. This is not a dress that is good for girls with large busts. I will definitely keep this experience in the back of my mind for next time. Stretchy is better.

Beautiful fabric, TTS fit. The fabric has no stretch, and feels like linen, so it's pretty lightweight. I elected to wear a strapless bra and leave the built in bra strap unhooked, since it caused some weird bunchingin the back of the dress. Unfortunately I then spent the much of the wedding pulling the top of the dress up. It was not the most comfortable for dancing, due to the very straight, non stretchy skirt, boning in the bodice and somewhat loose fit in the bust. Also, I rented the 0 and the 2, and the 0 had clearly been hemmed...it was about 6 inches shorter than the 2. I actually liked the shorter length better but the 2 fit better in the hips. Overall, a beautiful dress though, and one I would rent again. 

Out of two dresses, I wore this for an outdoor wedding/indoor reception and the dress worked for both. It's more beautiful in person because the gold detailing really shows through. As other users have posted, the dress has definitely seen some use. Both the 0 and the 2 had several frayed gold threads but nothing you can't fix. No problems with the zipper falling down in the back or the built in bra but the boning in the dress can be uncomfortable if you're going to be sitting down for long periods of time. Still, no regrets. The 2 was comfortable but the 0 fit perfectly. I would definitely rent this again! Very happy with my first RTR experience!

This dress was very comfortable. It fit well (def true to size) and a breathable material. It's comfortable, lightweight and pretty design. The only issue I had was that the zipper kept coming down slightly but nothing a safety pin couldn't fix. Perfect for a summer wedding. 

Dress was a nice fit (although I could have gone up a size to breathe better!) It was a little tight in the bust, making the top fold over (there isn't as much boning or structure at the top as I would have preferred). However, the pattern and the sheen make this dress look expensive and sexy. I would rent again.

I wear anywhere from a size 6 to a size 12 in dresses, so I was very nervous this dress wouldn't fit based on some of the conflicting reviews. I ordered a 10 & a 12, and ended up wearing the 12. I could have made the 10 work, but the boning in the chest made it a little uncomfortable. For starters though, this dress is definitely not black. It's a dark navy that looks black in some lighting. Even the hanger straps are navy. The gold accent in the dress really makes it stand out. Skipped clipping the built-in bra, it was useless and uncomfortable, but wearing a strapless bra worked well with the dress. The fabric is very lightweight, sort of a linen feel to it, which is a plus for summer events. Wore this to a summer wedding with an outside garden ceremony and an indoor reception, and the dress worked in both settings. 

Overall, I really liked this dress. The only "worn" looking part was that some of the gold strings were popping out, but it wasn't extremely noticeable. People were surprised to hear it was a rental and my friend and I (also wearing RTR) were answering questions about the rental process to people all through cocktail hour. Other than the 12 being just a drop too long for a short person like me, I was really comfortable in it all night.

I typically wear size zero, but saw a few reviews that said the dress ran small. While I would have preferred to order zero and two, only sizes zero and four were available. Luckily (lucky southern charm?) the zero fit perfectly and I loved that it had a built in bra. For this particular dress, unfortunately I noticed the tinsel was a little unraveled on the side and on the inside part of the boning was poking through. I contacted RTR right away and received a prompt response of what my options were and I decided to still wear the zero, as the four was big on me. 
This dress is absolutely perfect for an outdoor summer wedding. The pattern is beautiful and the dress stands out from all of the sundresses. I paired the dress with nude strappy heels and gold jewelry. I received numerous comments on the dress from wedding guests and even event staff- everyone wanted to know where I got it, or who made it. I love sharing RTR with everyone, the usual response is shock when I describe the brilliance of RTR. RTR is especially perfect for me as I am an Event Planner and with numerous events every week- it's my best kept not-so-secret!

I rented this dress for a friends wedding. I received the dress the day before the wedding and both sizes were too small. I immediately jumped on the website and asked if there was anything I could do. They offered to send the next 2 sizes up overnight free of charge. They arrived just in time and fit great! This was a beautiful dress and I received tons of compliments on it. I will warn everyone that it does run small and there is no hook and eye, so we had to use a safety pin to keep the zipper from falling down.

As other reviewers said the color looks more like navy than black. There was some slight wear and tear if you looked up close but nothing any one would notice unless they were inspecting it closely.  Having a chest on the larger side - I opted to wear a bra and not clasp the internal bra strap.  If you are smaller chested though the strap was a great option and would definitely keep everything in place.  I truly love the dress and was sad to send it back. 

I am a huge fan of Milly and was quite excited to receive this dress. I accompanied my boyfriend (one of the groomsmen) to a wedding and was quite nervous about finding the right dress to wear because I hadn't met very many of his friends and his parents were also attending. The venue, on a "fanciness" scale of 1-10 was about an 7.5-8, so I felt like wearing a long dress would be too over-dressed. You cannot see it in the photo but I wore this dress with strappy gold sandals that matched the jacquard's gold perfectly. I have an athletic body, so my waist is very small but I have very muscular thighs, so the dress was a bit loose in the waist but tight in the thighs. I wanted to wear Spanx, but because the dress has a satin lining, the Spanx caused the dress to shift too much to one side, so I had to go without them. I was expecting the dress to be a bit heavier, but it was quite light. Perfect for being a guest at a wedding!

Beautiful dress, the fabric is amazing- More iridescent than in the photo.  Dress has elastic at the bust line to help keep it up, which I found helpful.  I received a ton of compliments! A good find.  Runs a little snug, but generally true to size.  If you are in between sizes I would size up.  

Overall, I was very happy with this dress. It had a built-in bra which is always a plus. Unfortunately, the bra was super tight and made it uncomfortable to sit down. There was no hook-and-eye so I didn't feel like I could unhook the bra and still have support. The fit was perfect in the waist but got a bit bunched when sitting. The dress fell right above my knee. So many people told me they loved this dress and I'm very happy that I chose it. I was worried that it would look worn (note other comments) but besides a little fraying of the gold threads the dress was in great condition. 

I love the dress! It was comfortable, and didn't move! Some strapless dresses wiggle around or slide down, this stayed put... even on the dance floor! I wore it with wedges because the wedding was in our backyard. 

The dress fits great on me. The built in bra strap helped provide a tight fit so that it made my boobs look bigger in the sweetheart neckline cut. I loved everything about it. My only complaint was my constant wardrobe malfunction. For some strange reason, the zipper kept unzipping itself exposing my back. People kept telling me that my zipper was down.

The fit was great throughout the body of the dress.  It was too tight to wear a strapless bra but surprisingly did not feel like it was falling down all night.  For girls with wider rib cages: it does not have a hook and eye closure, just a zipper up the back, so be aware of that when ordering the dress

This dress wasn't my favorite but still looked great. I loved the colors and sparkle, but the material was a bit uncomfortable and had no give - definitely ran smaller than noted. It especially was tight around the waist, and awkwardly pushed upward when I walked. Also, the zipper in the back had no clasp and kept falling down - my boyfriend had to put a safety pin there so it wouldn't anymore. Overall had a great night and RTR experience but wouldn't rent this dress again!

The dress was beautiful and had an unusual fabric.  The gold looked fabulous when the light reflected off of it. My only disappointment was the 2 was too tight but the right length. The 4 fit better but was all the way down to my knees. I wore the 4 and chose to go the classy route.

Fits true to size, fitted a littler small on me but luckily it fitted. It has a bra strap which is great because it holds your bust and its not needed to wear a bra. The top is like a bustier and after the waist is loose fabric. I wore it for my fiancee corporate christmas dinner party.  

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