Name: Navy Odyssey Gown
Brand: ML Monique Lhuillier
SKU: MNL242
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (493 reviews)

 I’m very tall so loved the length on this.  But my normal size was very snug—particularly in the under skirt.   Also the seam and thickness of the fabric make it very hard to zip up the back.  

Even with heels the train dragged on the ground and I had to keep picking it up to avoid tripping. I am 5'5 for reference. It was also pretty tight in the armpit area. 
Due to tbe one-shoulder design, It has less support for the chest than I expected despite the boning (I wore it with no bra). Probably not an issue for those slightly less endowed than myself. Because the one side was slipping down, the boning kind of rubbed my waist on that side. 
Regardless though it's an absolutely gorgeous dress and I got many compliments. Probably won't rent this one again but I don't regret wearing it. 

Loved wearing this dress to a gala, along with rented earrings and clutch. The t
inner skirt was slightly tight and the lining was a touch too long and was peeking out the bottom of the dress so I had to pin up the hem of the lining a bit, but it was no problem at all. Great dress!

Perfect length, perfect fit, I got a lot of compliments on the dress. 

This dress was a showstopper! Simply stunning, flattering, and (most of all) comfortable. This dress will turn heads all evening! I rented both the 6 and the 8 - while the 6 fit like a glove, I went with the 8 to allow some wiggle room so I could eat and drink without worry. My only regret is returning this as I loved this dress so much!

Fit great, long enough for me to wear heels. Very comfortable 

I typically wear a size 4 (long), but wore a size 6 (long) for this dress to ensure I could breathe throughout the evening. I would recommend getting one size larger than your everyday size. Either way, I received a lot of compliments on the dress!

Size up if you are busty. I am a DDD and I wore a size 14L.

The material is heavier than I expected but not hot for a June event. I loved the drape of the train It does cascade on the ground and I am 5’6” and had in 3 inch heels. I don’t have much of a waist so I would suggest sizing up if you are built the same. I would definitely rent again!

I loved this. I am a 4 in pants/tops, 6 in dresses, and the 6 was perfect. I almost don’t want to send it back, but I probably couldn’t get away with wearing it repeatedly as it’s such a standout. 

Loved this dress.  Lots of compliments.  The middle section around stomach was a little puffy.  But it still felt great.  Train is long.  I’m 5’7.  

Really nice and I love the shiny material. I’m 5’8 and usually need a king size in most things but the long dragged on the floor so I didn’t end up wearing it. But I had it in my suitcase as a backup 

This gown fits true to size and is a reliable rental. It is extremely tight around the arm which causes you to have great posture. 

The only thing that could have made this dress better would have been pockets. I’m usually a 6, but wore an 8 in this dress. 

The photos of this dress don’t do it justice! I wore this to the Nutcracker Ballet and received so many compliments! It’s very comfortable and I felt like a movie star. It has the slightest bit of train that photographed so well. RENT THE DRESS! 

This dress was so fun and the pictures really don't do it justice. I did see other people talking about how everyone stepped on it and that is real. Luckily, I wore it to conduct a concert and didn't come in contact with many people. 

Loved the color, cut, and fabric of this gown! The “inner” skirt is tight so definitely size up if you have fuller hips/butt. The top was a little loose and the length was a bit long (got stepped on a few times) but otherwise didn’t bother me too much! Perfect for a black tie wedding.

A little long in the back. Concerned it would be stepped on. Fit of the bust was perfect, didn’t have to worry about adjusting. Loved the color in the sunlight. Understated sparkly. 

I’m size 2/4, but I found that you gave me so much more support and didn’t have to wear a bra with it. I’m 5 foot three and 34c

Dress fit well. The skirt does not have any give, so account for that in your sizing. 

I liked the idea of this one but the tummy and leg area were not flattering for me. 

Loved it! Felt like royalty, I truly needed a crown or tiara. Felt so special! It was weird for sitting down and getting back up though. The extra fabric would fall to the sides and be bulky. Or I would step on it or the leg of my chair would get on it as I would try to stand up. However I would definitely rent again!

I was 15 weeks when I wore this. You can’t step into it because of the seam under the bust wouldn’t go over my hips or bump. I got it on by going over my head which is a little tricky. The skirt is cut at an angle and can be short. A 14 would have been my regular fit but I get my body is changing. Once I was in in it, the baby bump was comfortable, but tight around the ribs as per a lot of dresses on here. The top was big as I have a smaller bust, but not unmanageable. I’m 5’7” and I wore the regular with a 1/2-1 inch heel.

Great fit, stunning color. Train is a little long for dancing so you’ll need to hold it which is not convenient. Loved this rental. 

This dress is incredible. I got so many compliments. Fit amazing. I wore it to a black tie wedding. 

When I needed a dress to wear as matron-of-honor for my sister’s wedding, I immediately knew I had to rent the Odyssey gown. I rented it in black years ago for a work event, and it’s my favorite formal dress. I got tons of compliments the day of, as well as lots of great pictures. It was a little tight in the hips and midsection on me, but you couldn’t tell with the extra train. I love this dress!

 This dress was an absolute stop showstopper. I wore it to a black tie wedding and it fit perfectly. I’m 5’6, 124 lbs, 32B, athletic build, and I normally a size 2. I ordered the size 2 and it was perfect. I wore about 4” heels and the dress has the perfect tiny drag on the floor. Not too much though. 
I received so many compliments.

Highly recommend for a formal event! 

Wore the gown to a black tie event and it was just the right mix of formal and fun. Material thick and drapes beautifully with a nice sheen. The length was a bit long for me so required higher heel height to avoid the gown from having a train. Petite size might have been better for me (am 5’4”)

Although beautiful the dress is a little weird. The inner skirt fits snug but the bust is roomier. Probably would be better to base the size off of the bust because you don’t want that area to gap but if you have a larger midsection this would not be the dress for you. In a perfect world I would have bought the 12 and had it altered. 

It was a great dress the only thing is I’m short so the train was on the floor all night and people kept stepping on it. 

I REALLY love this dress. A few years ago i wore this when I was thinner and fit an 8 and it was perfect. Now with a belly, bigger (and saggier) breast and wider hips- I’m having a harder time fitting in this dress. 

I tried over 10 dresses with my new after two children and pandemic body and I can’t seem to find anything “perfect”

Tbh I probably need to purchase and dress and have it tailored but I don’t want to spend the money thus why I rent! 

The size 10 fit but was a bit too tight around the hips/stomach and made the dress sides come up too much making it look odd (and having worn this before I knew how it was supposed to sit.)

Size 12 is a bit big on top (that is what I shared in the picture) but not noticeable so I’m going to add fashion tape to it and leave my hair down to make it work as I have no other dresses that worked.

I wore this to a black tie event and felt perfectly dressed for the occasion.  The color is beautiful and fabric felt substantial (as it should). The 4R dress was a perfect fit on top (the 6 was a bit baggy on top on me), but it was too snug in the hips so it would ride up a bit, but this was covered up with the outer skirt so no one could tell that the inner skirt was not laying flat.  The train was a bit tough for dancing. I might have been better in a 4 short. 

I received lots of compliments on the dress. I loved the way the dress moved when walking. The material is not forgiving and the fit is snug. If you are in-between sizes, you may size up. I wore the smaller size (size 4) of the 2 sizes I ordered. I should have tested the fit while sitting. It was really snug while sitting. I am 5’5 wearing 3” heels and the train dragged the floor as you see in the photo. The train was a bit cumbersome getting in and out of the car and sitting. I had to be mindful of where the train landed to avoid getting stepped on or slammed in a door. Despite that, it was a beautiful dress to wear to a black tie wedding. I would totally rent again. 

This dress was a dream! I did have to pin up the shoulder a little to help it stay up, but I received SO MANY compliments. I felt amazing I. This dress. 

This dress got sooo many compliments! It’s gorgeous. There were only two issues that I found with the dress that made me give it 4/5 stars. 1) the inner short “skirt”, if you will, is a lot tighter than I would have preferred. I found it very difficult to get down on the dance floor the way I usually do lol. It’s a tight pencil skirt with no slit so I should’ve realized my dance moves would’ve been restricted, 2) the outer skirt kept getting stepped on. I wore 3 in heels for the ceremony and 2.5 in wedge sneakers for the reception. If I didn’t step on it, someone else did. 
Would I order this dress again? ABSOLUTELY 

This was worn to a cocktail attire wedding in Pittsburgh in December. It fit like a glove. I am 5’8” and about 185lb right now after back to back pregnancies within the past 2.5 years. I didn’t have to wear a bra. I rented both the size 12 and 14 and wore the size 14. The asymmetrical cut was funky and fun and hid all my insecurities about my mom c-section belly pooch. Hope this review helps!

Overall I would give this dress and 9.5. I am 5 foot three, 130 lbs, fairly muscular, build with a J Lo booty. It was slightly tight around my hips/ booty in and I am a 34B and it was slightly big in the bust. I wore an adult size bra and it fit just fine. The dress is long, but I never felt like I was going to trip on it. it was heavy, and felt very elegant.

Looked great on my teen for her Winter Formal!!!

Navy Odyssey Gown

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