Name: Overtones Sheath
Brand: ML Monique Lhuillier
SKU: MNL57
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (193 reviews)

Loved it. I wore it to my company holiday party. Photographs beautifully and made me feel like a million bucks. The arms are a bit tight but not unbearable. 

I loved this dress and wish I could have kept it. When I received the dress the clasps on the back were broken, the RTR customer service was awesome and overnighted a new one. The only con was that the new one had a crease from someone else folding the dress under to make it shorter. I made it work though and felt fabulous! Be aware the dress does run a little small, the arms were a bit snug but I could still move around fine. 


Love the pattern of this dress.  It fit me very well.  I am a bit petite (5'4'') so I thought I might need to tape-hem it, but it was really a good length.  I did use some fashion tape to keep the inner shell in place on top.  That worked fine.  I danced my butt off in this too -- the arms were tight, but didn't really hold me back.  

Hands on, the best dress i have ever worn. I felt great-- super form fitting and flattering. Beautiful lines, and the back was amazing. Wish I had a reason to wear it every day! 

I rented this for a rehearsal dinner that my husband was part of.  After renting for 4 years, I finally got a brand new dress!  The sleeves were a little snug when I first put it on but the lace quickly gave a little and it was perfect the rest of the night.  Great classy dress and I felt sexy all night.  Wish I could buy this one, one of my favorite rentals!

Perfect dress for a birthday dinner. I was able to zip it up but its best if you have someone to help you. 

Wore this dress for my wedding rehearsal dinner.  I am 5'8" and about 135 lbs (slim but not fit/toned).  The 4 fit better in the body (I am small in the ribs and have wider hips) but the sleeves were too tight on my arms so I ended up wearing the 6, which fit pretty well also.  I think the dress was new and may not have been previously worn so the sleeves were still very tight and rigid.  I didn't end up wearing a bra (more because I was running late and had already gotten my arms into the sleeves) but definitely could have worn a strapless or stick-ons (def had the room) but braless was fine too.  I almost wasn't able to wear this dress because of the tight sleeves in both sizes but it worked out okay and they loosened up a bit throughout the night so I would just take that into consideration if thinking about renting it.  Otherwise, it's a great dress and I received a lot of compliments.  Not as shimmery as in the model pictures but fantastic pattern.  One last note, I didn't wear Spanx because the underneath material of the dress kept getting twisted due to the friction between materials as I moved and then all of the dress lines were off.  This also ended up being fine as well since there is a texture to the dress and the lines give you a great defined, flattering waistline.  More comfortable without the Spanx anyway!

This was not my first choice dress. I was originally afraid that the length would make me look shorter than I already am, in addition to shortening my legs. I hoped that the design of the dress would make up for it and it more than did. The design and fit were flattering and looked unique and unlike anything I have ever worn. Needless to say, there was no other dress remotely similar to this at the wedding. As far as sizing, I was an 8 solely on the basis of my hips. The dress has no stretch so if you are curvy like me, you will have to size up. This is why I think it runs small. The dress did not sag or fit loose on me and usually in size 8 dresses there are areas that I do not completely fill out. Even so, I have no complaints or qualms with this dress. I absolutely loved it and felt beautiful and stylish in it. 

I do want to mention something about RTR: On the day before I was to receive the dress, I received an email saying that the size 8 was damaged and I would have to choose a replacement by 5pm. I freaked out because 2 days before a December event, there was not much to choose from. I received another communication from RTR around 2pm telling me that there was a glitch in the system and they would let me know if I needed to choose another dress. Indeed, it was a glitch and I received the dress on time and in perfect condition. RTR was so amazing through the process!! They consistently communicated with me and it was obvious that these were people and not automated messages. As if the great service wasn't enough, RTR sent me a Godiva holiday gift in partial apology for the incident. I couldn't be happier with RTR, the service, and the dresses.


I got so many compliments and didn't want to take it off at the end of the night. It is a little snug as other have mentioned. The 12 fit but was tight in the arms, so I opted for the 14. So glad I got it!

Pros: Gorgeous dress and I was the talk of the night. 
Cons: The dress unfortunately runs small and was extremely tight in the arms. 

I didn't end up getting to wear this beauty because the event got cancelled last second but wanted to add a review anyway. Not to sound like a broken record but the ARMS. ARE. TIGHT.  The dress runs small overall. I am 5'1 and 115 pounds and went with the size 2. It's really beautiful on and I'll rent it again so I can actually wear it out of the house :-)

Dress was so beautiful and I got so many compliments while wearing it. I sort of wished I had waited for a bigger occasion to wear this stunning dress because now it will be hard to top! - Also rented a little over a month later to wear to celebrate my 30th birthday!

So many compliments on this dress. The back is awesome but you need help getting in and out of it! I have muscular arms so a little tight on me but not uncomfortable. 

This dress had a great design and I loved the cut out back detail. This style is perfect if you want something classic with a unique twist. I would recommend going with your true size and to go up a size in back up.  Also,  a strapless bra is perfect to avoid showing any straps! The overall dress if form fitting but comfortable!

Not the best choice If you want to really bust a move on the dance floor bc of the fit around the arms but overall a very elegant dress!

felt good without feeling too skimpy for me. well made. i sized up two sizes. 

Classic yet unique dress with flattering cut. Great length for cocktail dress or benefit. Open back is stunning. Little to no give in the arms with the lace covering so recommend sizing up (usually wear a 4 and a 6 was form fitting). Built for small chest. 

Looks great in pictures. So tight. Wish I could have sized up to a 16 but it wasn't available 

Wore this for a date to a fancy restaurant and it was understated enough for NYC but the details  made me feel beautiful. A memorable dress! 
Right around the midsection and buttoning the top 2 buttons were tricky. Love this dress though.

This dress is very fitted, but with no stretch. I got the 0 & 2, wore the 2.  Couldn't get the 0 even on really. The 2 fit well, but I couldn't lift my arms past making a low 'V', because there's no give in the underarm area. It's sheer lace up top & the arms, but lined with a nude liner through the bodice. The lace does not stretch.
But I have to say, I still loved it. I felt sexy but sophisticated. Wore black stilettoes & carried my nude patent wristlet clutch.
Hubby planned dinner at my fave upscale restaurant, then he surprised me with a bowling party with all our friends  at a new hot spot that is more like an edgy hipster bar with a dj, bowling, shuffle board, & other old school games! Completely threw me, since I was still in this dress. LOL! But that's ok. It just made it more fun, even if I was wearing bowling shoes. 

The dress was beautiful but busty ladies beware, it shows a lot of cleavage and side boob. I wasn't able to wear a bra because of the low cut back, so I used fashion tape to pull the dress up and expose less cleavage.  Like everyone else mentioned, sleeves are tight (but, hey, what do you expect out of sleeves made out of lace). Also, I wore a size up. I normally wear 6 but 8 fit better. Overall, great experience! 

arms run tight.  difficult to clasp the back yourself.  Otherwise, I felt beautiful!

I loved this dress! My only complaint is the size and the lack of stretch. I usually wear a 6, but had to wear an 8 and even then the sleeves were too tight and the lining at the hem kept scrunching up. Overall it was a beautiful dress that I wished I could keep. 

I'm tall and it fit my curves well. The one thing that was annoying is the dress kept twisting around my body so I kept having to go to the ladies room to tug it back in place. This was my 1st experience with RTR. I placed the order using the app on Friday and it arrived Saturday!!! Excellent service! I will use them again!!!!

The dress ran small, so I was glad that I requested the extra size up at no additional cost. The underlining gathered a bit in the front, so I had to keep pulling it down, but the dress looked great on.

The fit runs a little small. I normally wear a size 4 and a 6 was questionable if it would zip! I also have athletic, muscular arms and the sleeves were very snug. There isn't much give in the lace sleeves, so something to take note of! The length was perfect, hit just above the knee with a slit in the back. 

I took a chance of this dress... it was not my normal style and my backup didn't fit, so this was it.  I liked it, but didn't love it.  A lot of fashion tape was required to ensure the top stayed up and my chest stayed covered.  The sleeves were exceptionally long and I used a little fashion tape there as well.  It was not the easiest dress to move around in. Certainly not for dancing, more for standing and looking pretty. 

I wore the dress to a black tie Holiday Gala with a good friend and client. It definitely runs about a size small, and as others say the arms are very unforgiving, but going up a size fixed the issue for me. It is elegant, and offers a subtle sexiness as well. The back is also gorgeous, so I wore a side ponytail to show it off! Enjoy!

Overall, I really loved this dress and received many compliments.  Because the back is open, you can't wear a regular or strapless bra with it, but this was no issue for me.  The length is perfect for a formal or business occasion.  My one complaint about the dress is that the sleeves are a bit tight.  I could only raise my hands so far above my head (making fixing my hair and awkward-white-girl-arm-up dancing limited activities).  By the end of the night (I wore it for a solid 12 hours), the fabric was really irritating around the inner elbow area .  In addition, I COULD NOT get into or out of this dress without the help of another person.  I almost needed a 4 at the top and a 0 at the bottom.  

I ordered this dress for a friend's birthday celebration. It definitely runs small as I normally wear a 12 and the 14 was a little snug. The cut of the dress fell perfectly on my body shape and complimented my curves. This is a great dress to fit all body sizes. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was due to the restriction of the dress at my knees. It was difficult to dance in the slightest way with how tight the dress was below my hips. Otherwise, fantastic dress!

I loved the lace detail over the fitted bodice. The sleeves added the perfect modesty yet still sexy for a more conservative crowd. I got compliments all night. The dress fit true to size. The only con was you definitely need help with the buttons in the back and I was very cautious putting the sleeves on because they are very delicate. But this dress was a winner!!!! 

Absolutely loved this dress! I wore it to a wedding with cocktail attire and was absolutely perfect. This dress does run a size small as I usually wear a size 2 but sized up to the 4. The sleeves have no give, as other reviewers have mentioned and this is definitely a dress you can't move as freely as other dresses; however, I would have kept this dress if I could have! 

This dress fit great! I have a larger rib cage and hips and it fit perfect everywhere. Everyone complimented me and said it was very flattering. 

This dress was exceptional and unexpected. This was my backup dress and not something I would normally pick for myself, but it flattered by body so well, how could I pass it up? I'm normally between a 4 and a 6, this 6 fit like a glove (not a sausage, but a graceful,elegant glove). I wore a sticky backless/strapless bra because my girls always need the extra support. The back of the dress is pretty exciting too (again not my usual "pick") but I'm glad I went with it because from behind it does a great job of accentuating an hourglass figure. The lace has no give, so your arms do have a limited range of motion- but I was able to push my way through the throngs of people inside Vegas nightclubs with a drink in my hand with no issues. 

I rented this dress for an award and benefit dinner gor a non-profit. I wanted something conservative enough for the crowd but still sexy/age appropriate. It was quite comfortable and I received tons of compliments from all ages! Notes: i typically wear 2 or 4. I wore 4 in this (reviews suggested sleeves were tight!) the 4 fit okay, 2 may have fit a little better but the shoulders may have been too snug in that size for me. I didnt wear a bra with it fyi. Wore black pumps.

This was my first and favorite RTR dress. I wish I could've kept it! It was so flattering and perfect for an April wedding. It fit like a glove! 

I only marked that this dress runs small because I have a 32DD bust and it seemed to fit tight at the back where the zipper ended. However everywhere else fit just right! It's a beautiful dress. Wore it to a friend's birthday party at the club. Got so many compliments! 

Wore to dinner for my birthday. It was so beautiful. Right and tight. True to size. Shows every curve

I wore this dress for my 30th birthday. I'm 5'4 and about 125lbs, 34B cup. My body type is slender (not much going on up top or down below),  I followed other reviewers recommendations and ordered a size up (I usually wear a 4, but ordered a 6 and 8 for my backup size). The 6 fit well with some room to spare. The arms were a bit snug but manageable for me, but my arms are on the skinny side so I can see how the material would be annoying for someone w/ a little more meat on their arms.

That being said, the dress is absolutely gorgeous. Photos don't do the lace pattern justice- its a truly stunning dress! I felt amazing in it. It walks the conservative/sexy line so well, I can see it being appropriate for a wide variety of events. Will rent again! 

This dress is gorgoeous and the lace pattern is very unique! Definitely runs small! Can't wear with a normal bra because of the open back, so I bought a strapless, backless bra... not ideal for a D cup, but worked ok. Might have been a little too sexy to wear to a wedding.

Should have listened to the reviews! This dress is beautiful and shows off your curves! But a BIG but... the dress twists around when you walk or sit down so you are constantly pulling on the dress which makes it very uncomfortable. Dress had a snag on the arm, lots of lace so expected it will not be perfect! 

I'd say definitely size up if you are busty. This dress has no give. Also if you have larger arms, this may not work. The lace doesn't give at all. I thought this dress was quite pretty and I received several compliments, but it isn't super easy to wear. It could be restrictive if you need to dance, bend down etc. 

This is one of those dresses that looks really fantastic but is a little uncomfortable to wear. The lace sort of chaffed the inside of my elbows and I kept having to pull up the slip over my boobs. At one point the slip just detatched from the lace on one side of my chest. Also definitely go a size up. It's sort of just tight all over. 

A few friends had a fancy cocktail party and surprised everyone by getting married - I knew this would be formal cocktail attire and this dress was PERFECT! I'm 5'7, about 145lbs, straight & narrow and the dress fit almost perfectly - I will say the lace in the arms has ZERO give and was slightly uncomfortable when hugging people, but you couldn't tell just by looking at it. Love this dress, definitely willing to rent again. I got compliments all night long! 

Absolutely LOVED this dress. Received a ton of compliments and was perfect for a winter wedding. The length stayed in place, however, the overlay kept twisting sideways. It wasn't terribly annoying and was so worth it! Highly recommended!

I've been eyeing this dress for a while now and decided to order it for our Valentine's date since the top dress I wanted to rent was not available. I felt very sexy in this dress, even the husband approves! The only thing is that it runs small so be sure to size up from your normal size.

Dress was beautiful! Fabric does not stretch at all so I recommend going up a size! Would rent again if had an opportunity. 

This is a beautiful dress & I received a TON of compliments. Very sexy in a classy, subtle way. I originally ordered a size 4 & 6. The size 4 didn't come but the I wouldn't have needed it. The size 6 the legs, waist & hips fit perfectly but I couldn't get it zipped over my ribcage or even close to buttoned across my shoulders. The bust was too small & even unzipped it was pushing my breasts down, & together. The underarms are a little tight as well. RTR was able to send me the size 8 & it fit perfectly. The dress is all lace so you have to be careful with range of motion lifting arms high. I have a hourglass shape, 5'5, 34D, 137 lbs (size 4 in regular clothes, size 4 or 6 in dresses, shirts are usually a S or XS).

Love this dress! I was so comfortable in it all night. The lace is beautiful, I got lots of compliments on the cut-out back. My only complaint is that the fabric/sleeves have zero give-- someone had to help me with the clasps on the top back of the dress (I couldn't lift my arms high enough to do it myself). Aside from that, it actually is very comfortable and I would definitely rent it again. 

I got this for a Christmas party and was very nervous after reading all the comments on how the dress runs small. I'm 5' 7' and usually a 4/6 and I got a 6 and 8 as a back up. The 6 fit too snug to be comfy, the arms were almost impossible. But the 8 worked perfectly! So ladies I recommend getting 2 sizes up as your back up. The arms are tight and you have limited movement in the arms. I couldn't lift my arms above my head but it wasn't so uncomfortable that it bothered me the whole night. I could still dance and sitting was comfortable. This dress was a hit! I got so many compliments and it photographed great. Would've given 5 if the arms were more forgiving. Highly recommend once you figure out the right size. 

I wore this dress to celebrate my birthday.  The dress is gorgeous and I absolutely love the back.  It's very classy but sexy at the same time.  I did buy a Nubra to wear under the dress.  I would rent this dress again.

I loved this dress!! As described in the other comments, it definitely runs small. I usually wear a 12, so I ordered the 12 and 14. The 14 fit me like a glove. The material does not stretch at all, so don't get it in you need to lift your arms over your head. I wore it for a charity dinner, so it was perfect. Overall, I was very pleased with this dress and I received tons of complements.

LOVED this dress. I received so many compliments on it all through the evening.  The only "issue" per say was what other reviewers have mentioned: the sleeves.  They were a bit tight and awkward to get one, but once I got used to the feeling, my love for this dress overcame.  Seriously a great dress, the 4 fit like a glove and though the sleeves were more giving in the 6, the overall dress fit of the 4 was better.

The arms do run small but it is really cute. I recently gained weight and it was sexy which is what I wanted but covered me up like I needed. I have a large bust and I felt like the top was sliding down but it stayed in place pretty well. 

Little small through the waist and rib cage.  Might consider a  bigger size.  No bra necessary due to built in lining.  Quality fabric with smooth lining.

Snug fit. Lace does not have much stretch. 

Definitely felt a bit constricted in the dress. Arms were very snug. I have a big behind, and so it was a bit shorter in the back than it fits most people, but overall, I loved this piece.

Loved it , but I have an athletic body so it was tight on my arms , it's not stretchy so it was slightly uncomfortable at times but I tried not to focus on it , wore it to a seminar for my company. It's beautiful though everyone kept giving me compliments ! Was worth it ! 

This is truly a gorgeous dress. As others have mentioned, the shoulder and arm area is very snug. I wore it to dinner and it worked just fine but I imagine it would be more difficult to raise your arms up and dance in. I got the 0 and 2 and both fit but I decided to go with the 0 as i wanted it to be more fitted. I was sad to have to return this! 

This dress is lovely - but read what everyone else says.  It runs small - especially in the hip area.  I'm a 12 on the top and 14 on the bottom and this was TIGHT on the bottom.  Didn't end up wearing it, but was such pretty material!  Was so sad it didn't fit!

This dress is undeniably gorgeous. If you are curvy/thick definitely size up, not a lot of stretch or give, but it's totally worth it. I borrowed this dress for my bachelorette party and decided to use it instead for my engagement photo pictures that were the next day. The dress photographed beautifully, my iPhone pictures don't do it justice.

What a beautiful dress! I received compliments from strangers all night long... and my friends were raving about the dress as well - telling me how I needed to buy it right away! It was in incredible condition and was the perfect length for a classy event in NYC in the middle of winter.  The sleeves were a bit tight in the shoulders, but fit amazing everywhere else. I could imagine it would be stiff to dance in but was perfect for my cocktail/dinner party.  I would highly recommend this dress to anyone with a similar body type to mine. Thanks RTR for an incredible experience!

I love black and I love lace, so this choice was a no-brainer for me for a friend's winter wedding. While it does run a little smaller than some other dresses I have rented, I don't think the sizing is that different like some other reviews mentioned--I always choose a 4/6 and typically wear the 4. I wore the 6 and was able to dance and move comfortably all night long with no issues at all. It is both sophisticated and sexy. I received many many compliments at the wedding and throughout the night. I would consider renting it again for another occasion or adding it as a staple to my closet.  

Overtones Sheath

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