Name: Raspberry Romance Gown
Brand: ML Monique Lhuillier
SKU: MNL215
Price: 75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (167 reviews)

The fabric, color, shape are all gorgeous - a real ball gown to make you feel like a princess. And it has pockets! 
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to wear it because it was WAY too big hanging off my back. The waist fit pretty well, so I’m not sure whether I could have sized down enough to make that work. 
Another note: the arm cuffs are cute, but definitely restricted my motion. Proceed with caution if you’re planning on a lot of energetic dancing in this dress. 

The dress was beautiful but it was extremely hard to zip up and I couldn't raise my arms. The 2nd pic is as high as my arms could go. I took some quick pics bc the dress was so cute but I did not end up wearing this dress to my event. 

Something is not quite right at the chest! But the truth is that the fabric color and design are gorgeous so I did wear it anyway and I have no complains.

I rented this dress for prom and ended up picking another as k thought the arm sleeves were too restrictive. I wanted to be able to put my hands up and "party in the USA" if you will, so I picked another option. 

Rented this for a photoshoot for my 30th birthday! Loved this dress so much! Photographs beautifully! And pockets!!!

I wanted something a little different for a wedding, so I went with this pretty, floor-length, off the shoulder gown. I read SO many reviews on this dress, so I knew going into it that the sleeves would be a little tight and restricting, and that was accurate! I couldn't move my arms very much, but like I said, I was mentally prepared for beauty rather than function. :-) I am pretty busty (40H) and have chubby arms, and I liked that I was still able to wear a strapless bra with the 20WR and be able to zip it up! Overall, it was a great dress!

So here I am with all of my friends at the Ball  (that was cancelled due to COVID19) I had so many compliments on how smokin hot I looked and I danced the night away........ In all seriousness, the arm holes were too tight so I tucked them and put a belt around. The stitching for the boobs were a little odd, but not a deal breaker. I definitely loved the pockets. Too bad I couldn’t wear it. Oh well. Good luck with the social distancing everyone! 
5’7, 174lbs, 36D

This dress left me speechless. I felt like a total princess. I didn't end up wearing this dress because I found one I liked more (crazy). My usual size wasn't available but the 6 was perfect! Great length and it was a little loose in the chest but it was still very flattering. I definitely see myself renting this again when I need a formal gown! :)

Material is beautiful, loved the color, and it fit me perfectly. I didn't wear heels with the dress and being 5'5" the long version was too long for me. Based on another review I saw, I decided to tuck the sleeves in too. It looked great with/without sleeves, but I couldn't lift my arms very high if I wore it with the sleeves. Also, I LOVED that this dress has pockets. Only thing I will say is that they're not very deep so don't plan on carrying more than your phone and a slim wallet.

Beautiful dress that fit perfect! I wore a regular but the length is still a bit long so you do have to pick it up to walk. 

I ordered a size up than my actual size. It was too big. But i was able to take accessories to make appear the correct size.  Received plenty on compliments on overall look! 

Slightly tight in the bodice, but it was okay enough to sit down. The arms, as well, were slightly tight on me, but I think on anyone else it would be fine. Overall, a gorgeous dress!

This dress deserves every bit of praise! The fit was absolutely perfect, and the color was stunning! I received so many complements and I have never felt more confident and beautiful! 

Took the advise of another review and wore a crinoline petticoat underneath. This puffed up the skirt, making it absolutely beautiful. I received compliments all night. I felt like royalty.

Not my personal style to wear out but I rented this for photos with a friend. It looked amazing on her, fit well (she tends to be a zero though so it may run a bit small) and it photographed so beautifully. It was really a stunning dress and would perfect for a formal event. Lovely and striking yet still conservative. 

I am 5'9" and was able to wear this dress with 3inch heels. I did have to wear spanx, not because of the fit, but because there was an itchy/irritating spot. Highly recommend this gown.

I got this at the last minute for a wedding, so I didn't have time to exchange sizes. It definitely runs large, so i had to use a belt, but the color is gorgeous! It's also really comfortable and perfect for a winter event!

I wore this to a gala and I received so many compliments. The color was gorgeous and the entire dress was so flattering. I actually tucked in the arm cuffs because I could not raise my arms what so ever with them on. 

Perfect fit and so comfortable! So many complements on this gown. 

Wore this to a black tie wedding and it was exactly what I was looking for! There is no stretch in the bust and sleeves at all, so while I could zip up the 2 it was extremely tight. The 4 fit perfectly! While the OTS sleeves are gorgeous, just keep in mind you can't lift your arms past a certain point. It photographs beautifully, isn't too heavy, and I got so many compliments on it. 

I performed a concerto in this dress. It was gorgeous! I loved it. I did not have an issue with the over-constricting arms as others did, other than the fact that any outfit with armbands in this style will prevent you from lifting your hands high. The bodice of this dress was very tight, however, and it took two other people to get it zipped! The zipper was difficult on and off, on this (the replacement) and the original. But once in, I felt beautiful and comfortable. In my opinion, it's too fancy to wear to a wedding and would be more fitting for a more formal event. I would definitely order again, though!

Okay, the color of this dress is AMAZING. The fit, the pockets, the length - everything was perfect! I'm 6'1 in my heels and the longer size was the perfect length. I wasn't able to move my arms as much because of the off-the-shoulder straps, but overall the dress was wonderful. I would definitely recommend it - it made me feel like a princess!

The fit was great but since I wore it to prom, all the dancing combined with the heavily layered skirt made that area hold in a LOT of heat. I'm 5'8" so I got the 4L and it ended up being a bit too long, not terribly though. I got a crazy amount of compliments from other students and even random people at dinner lol. I loved this dress very much + would absolutely recommend it.

The fit was perfect on this dress. It was just what my daughter wanted for the occasion and I only spent a fraction of what it would have cost to buy. And, I don't have a formal dress hanging around in a closet for years to come. I love that we got a 2nd dress in a bigger size just in case, but, thankfully we didn't need it. We will definitely be doing this again. 

This is definitely a proper dress for princessing. It was lots of volume and is comfy to jump around in. It does run a wee bit large, so it wasn't the best fit on me. 

I’m usually somewhere between a 4 and a 6 and the 6 was perfect. I’m 5’9 and the L was the perfect length as well. This dress is a great color and i love the neckline. Definitely a princess dress. 

I ordered a 20 just in case, but the 18 was a great fit! the dress was amazing! It was made out of a great fabric. I loved it! 

Some reviews mention feeling restricted, it's true you can't raise your arms but it didn't bother me.  I received lots of compliments. 

I rented this dress for a black tie work event my boyfriend had and I wanted to look classically beautiful. I rented both this dress and the Kate Spade necklace from RTR. The size 8 fit, but it looked like it was choking my boobs (even when I wore it without a bra) and was restrictive in the arms a bit (probably because of that), so I'm very glad I grabbed the 10 as my backup size (as I'm usually an 8). The 10 is fairly comfortable, but a tad loose in some areas, but nothing noticeable and still flattering. The fabric is WAYYYY darker than the photos on RTR showed. It's more of a burgundy/red, but I liked that. The fabric is also not a satin, that it looks like in most photos, it's more textured and thick/high quality in person. I'm excited to wear this in a few days and will update my review after with a photo from the event!
UPDATE REVIEW: The dress was a HUGEEE hit!! I have received so many compliments and stares wearing it. My social media blew up because of this dress. Everyone loved it, it's definitely different and something people aren't use to seeing. I highly recommend renting it for a special occasion. You need some confidence to wear it, since it's a tad old-timey, but once you're all done up you'll love the princess feel. 

worried the sleeves would sag, but they stayed in place. dress has pockets and is very comfortable. the bust area is a little pointy so I had to wear a padded bra, but I'm used to it

This dress color was kind of a muted raspberry but photographs well. Very comfortable to wear and forgiving if you've recently eaten too many tacos like me, but the sleeves restrict your arm movement a little. Oh and it had pockets which is always a plus! 

I didn't wear it, this dress had the ghost of a stain right in the middle. 

I ordered a 6R and a 4R but the 6 fit so well that I didn't even bother trying the 4. I usually wear a 6 so I found that it ran true to size for me, but do be aware that there is not a lot of stretch in the fabric. It's surprisingly comfortable, though, and there are pockets! Other reviewers mentioned that it's hard to lift your arms in this dress, and I agree, but my range of motion was still good and it didn't look awkward when I tried to get creative with my arm movements onstage. The only minor issue I had was that one of the teeth is slightly out of line on the 6R, so I needed two people to help me zip it up. But again, that's a pretty tiny flaw (for me, anyway) and is probably just contained to that particular dress, so don't let that deter you. It's a beautiful, classically elegant gown: simple yet striking. Everyone raved over it and said I looked like a princess! I certainly felt like one and it helped me look and feel my best on an already very special day. This was my first time using Rent the Runway and I will definitely rent again in the future!

I wore this to the AHA Midlands Heart Ball and received so many compliments!

Pros: Color, pockets (!!!), beautiful dress in general 
Cons: Stiff material made a strapless bra feel really constricting, arm pieces are tight and not made for movement past 45 degrees

Overall, a great dress to wear for a couple of hours! 

Like all the other reviewers say, this baby is tight in the sleeves. It's why I hadn't rented it after lusting after it for ages. So when it was time for engagement photos (AKA no dancing required), I knew this was the one! I'm small chested, and even with padded sticky boobs, it was still a little roomy in the chest. Fortunately, it wasn't super noticeable and I went with it anyways. I wore it with 3-inch heels, and it was the perfect length on me (I fall somewhere between 5'6" and 5'7"). I DID add crinoline for added volume, like I do with all ball gowns, and I think it added a bit more glamour. The color is a beautiful deep red, and, like all women, I loved that there were pockets. Happy renting, y'all!

Absolutely loved this gown. Rented for a formal event where I knew it was black-tie. The dress was stunning and I received so many compliments! Originally ordered an 18 with a 20 as a back up but realized I actually needed a smaller size (the top was hanging off my back) The wizards at RTR were able to send me a 16 overnight and I'm so glad I got it! As a plus sized shorty, this dress was long on my 5'2 curvy frame but I didn't mind. Arm isn't tight but is restrictive. And it has pockets!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) 

I absolutely loved how my body looked in this dress, it totally faked an hourglass figure that I don't usually have. I didn't have to wear a bra and it provided super sturdy support that created a total push-up effect. Most importantly, it has POCKETS! WOOHOO! The freedom of dresses with pockets is so liberating. The only con is that something about how the fabric comes together at the waist is painful. It is totally bearable if you wear something under it, but I was definitely ready to take it off by the end of the night. Totally recommend! 

The gown fit beautifully. I was singing as a soloist for a local performance of Handel's Messiah. Everyone raved over this gown. The color is perfect for a formal holiday occasion. Several people said I looked just like a princess. Gorgeous. Stunning. These dress helped complete a memorable evening. Absolute perfection!

The dress was beautiful! Definitely a great choice for a black tie event. Good if you're looking for a 'princess ballgown' look. The sleeves are a bit tight, but for an event where you don't plan to be doing any lifting, it's very comfortable. Something I also didn't notice in other pictures was how poofy the back of the skirt is - it's really pretty but it also makes the dress a big statement. If you're going for a more subtle look, don't go with this dress. However, it was great for my event and I got a lot of compliments about it.

Raspberry Romance Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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