Name: White Gardenia Maxi
Brand: ML Monique Lhuillier
SKU: MNL229
Price: 74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (139 reviews)

The dress is beautiful and whimsical. It wasn’t as flattering as I’d hope due to the fact that the waist was loose (if I owned it I would have taken it in.)  The hips were tight but it was more an issue with the loose waist. Neckline is gorgeous and I enjoyed wearing it my last night of vacation. 

Wore this dress 2x -- once for a beachside formal event and once for our pregnancy announcement. It was LOVELY!

Pregnant ladies in their early 2nd tri should probably size up at least 1. There is boning in the waistline to be cautious of. I've gained an inch or so around my belly button and it was causing a buckle in the boning. I ended up tucking it in and it actually looked great, the fabric and overall design hides subtle imperfections quite well. 

Wears great without a bra. 

Pretty long so be prepared to wear heels (I'm 5'8 and had to wear heels.)

The number of compliments received were insane. I still have people ask where I got it from!

Badgley Mischka never disappoints. 


TTS. Fit snug through the waist and hips. Too much cleavage for a wedding for my liking. I would have worn it for date night but just didn't get the chance. Really beautiful and flowy!

This was so feminine and flattering. Like other reviewers said, a little hard to move quickly in it. But I loved it. 

Love this dress! It was so feminine and sexy, and I loved the ruffles! Fit true to size (150lb 5'6), wore size 8. Like other reviewers shared- you can only take small steps because their isn't a slit in the skirt and it's annoying if you have to walk far. 

Rented to wear to my bridal shower, sized up per recommendations from other reviews, but this was too big! Would rent again for a more formal event in my true size. Love the pattern and all the ruffles! 

I had read that there was no give in the torso area but it actually felt okay around my 34 weeks pregnant belly! The layers and asymmetrical look flatters the body! Made very nicely! 

Wore this for our anniversary dinner and it. Is. Gorgeous.  It flattered my middle (I'm apple shaped) and was such a standout dress.  It was extremely long, even with my tallest heels (I'm 5'3"), but I managed to tie up part of it underneath a layer of ruffles so that I could
Wear it with sandles without tripping over it.  I will DEFINITELY rent this again for a Hawaii trip in January. 

This came as a replacement for my original order. Lovely ruffles and elegant asymmetrical neckline. Surprisingly warm and heavily lined. The side zipper felt awkwardly placed I needed help getting it to close. But overall a surprisingly beautiful  alternative for an anniversary dinner by the lake!

This dress was a back-up style and wow, was it a bit. It is so lightweight and unique, covering all of my insecure spots (the dreaded armpit fat and tummy pooch) while still having a classy sexy factor (hello, shoulders and cleavage). Loved it, I am struggling with having to return it. I would highly recommend this dress, I received compliments all night.

I rented this dress for a summer wedding in Belfast when I was 4 months postpartum and still breastfeeding. It was light and airy and oh so romantic. I loved this dress and loved how it made me feel! It's absolutely stunning and was flattering. I felt so beautiful and would definitely rent again!

Stunning dress and oh so flattering with the A-line cut. Really hides the stomach area. I loved this dress so much I bought it!

The sizes I ordered varied tremendously. The 18 was way too big and long but ultimately what I had to wear. The 16 that I received had both the straps and the waist altered and it looked like it may have been done by hand (the straps were the most apparent). However, other than the sizing discrepancy the dress itself is light even though it is layered. I received many compliments on the look! If you're lucky to get the perfect fit you'll absolutely love it! 

This dress is gorgeous ! I used it for my engagement shoot, perfect for Springtime. I wore an 8R it basically fit but I said "ran small" because it doesn't stretch much, and the strap on the right was kind of tight but my left side was falling off my arm. Other than that I loved it!

Really pretty cut. Interesting details, love the ruffles and it fit well! It was actually more flattering than I expected. The fabric pulled over a bit in the bust area for me revealing the white silk lining but a very small amount. Got lots of compliments and wore it again for dinner on the honeymoon! Need a strapless bra. 

This dress fit so perfect!!! Normally I can't wear v cut necklines because of my bust, but with dress, i had no problem. There wasn't a ton of cleavage and it fit perfect!! 

Rented this for my bridal shower and it was ideal! You can make this dress really formal, but it also worked for a Sunday brunch situation. Fit was perfect and quality is top notch. 

Gorgeous print and fun ruffly design- loved wearing.

Ok, so this dress was a little long because I am 5"2 but when I tell y'all that it was so comfortable and lightweight I tell no lies. Dresses by Monique Lhuillier are typically formal, but this one can be worn on date night, an elegant brunch or some other special occasion you want to look damn fabulous for. Also, the lining stretches. *yells, "Praise God!!!Thank you Jesus!!!"* 

Beautiful romantic dress perfect for a wedding.  It is fully lined so it was a little warmer than I was hoping but it looked great and moved so nicely in the breeze.  

This dress was so flattering!  The ruffles and cut were perfect to hide those extra pounds and the flowy sleeves gave the dress an extra pop.  The other reviews are right about the straps being very loose - we used a safety pin in the back to tighten them up and show less cleavage (I mean, it was a brunch bridal shower...none of my mom's friends want to see that, hah).  At 5'9 the maxi length was good, I wore flats and it hit right below my ankle.  I got so many compliments and I know it wasn't just because I was the bride.  Highly recommend this dress!  

Only con was that I had to keep pulling it up. But I ordered large for my bust size. Overall- loved it!

I wore this dress for both my engagement photos and for wine tasting at my bachelorette party. I received tons of compliments on the dress and was so comfortable -the dress is totally unique from most dresses I've seen. The top was a little big so the sleeves feel down a lot, but it was kind of in keeping with the dresses flowy feel, so I didn't mind that much 

Loved the dress and got tons of complements
A bit hard to walk in due to width of dress 

Great dress, fit TTS.  I am 5'8" and it was a perfect length with heels in the regular size.  If short, may want to order the shorter version.  Great "flowy", comfortable dress. Received tons of compliments and the dress did not wrinkle all day.

I rented this for my sister in law's bridal shower, and it received lots of compliments. The color and pattern is SO pretty. The fit, however, is a little odd. I have narrow shoulders, but the straps were too long and kept falling down, and the v is low... I kept having to adjust so you couldn't see the top of my strapless bra. The rest of the dress is overall relatively small - only small steps in this dress! I did like it, but you need a strapless plunge bra (and maybe a longer torso?) to make this work. 

I wanted to feel special for my birthday and this dress did not disappoint. I've put on a little weight and wanted something flattering. I could have done a size 12 but the 14 was fine. I think sizing up made it easier to walk in since the slip is narrow. This photo does not do the dress justice. I felt great the whole night. I elected not to wear a bra and it was fine.

This dress is amazing!  The asymmetrical cut is fantastic for my curvy body and I felt so sexy and pretty while wearing it. There is a lining, so if it will be warm at your event, you may want to rethink wearing this dress. Other than that it was really comfortable. The top is a bit tiny but I have DD and this is a designer dress so I was prepared to fill it out and then some. I wore it to a college graduation and didn't feel like it was too revealing. I would totally wear this dress again!

Received so many compliments wearing this dress!! Fits great a little long but nothin heels can't fix. 

Even though this dress was too long for me, I just had to wear it because I was struck by the beauty of the print the moment I unzipped the garment bag. The print looks like a watercolor, & the fabric moves beautifully as you walk. I wore my highest heels, and taking a tip from another customer, I rolled the fabric at the waist to keep it from dragging on the ground. Strangely enough, it was slightly large on me as well. If I rent this again, I think the 2 would work better for me. If it fits better, I might not need to roll the waist to keep it from dragging.

LOVED THIS DRESS!!!  I'm usually a 12 but went up to the 14 (the 12 was snug at the chest, 38DD.)  The straps were aaaalmost too long, but I think the larger bust took up the excess, didn't need to pin, one shoulder slid off only when sitting.  The draping is super flattering without looking like you're trying to hide bulges!  The bottom was pretty slim, so don't expect to take long strides, but it didn't interfere with anything.  The back went down low enough to show off neck and shoulders, but still high enough to wear a strapless body suit.  Wore coral strappy wedges from WHBM, got so many complements.  Felt gorgeous and relaxed all night!

The dress was a bit big, but they didn't have a size 4. I ended up pinning it a few places to fit. Felt like the front was a little low cut. In general pretty flowy and flattering. 

The fabric does have little give, but the 6 fit perfectly. I felt comfortable all night and received several compliments from both guests and venue staff at a formal, lakeside rehearsal dinner. A little long for my height, but I made it work with a high wedge.

Rented for a Christening and loved it. Fit me perfectly and was comfortable. Beautiful pattern. 

slightly tight fit, love the length and the flow. the top part was fairly loose (strap kept falling down and needed adjusting) but it is a great dress. got compliments all day long!

Feminine, flowy and comfortable. Form fitting but not tight, with just the right amount of ruffle. Side zipper helps you get the dress on.

Dress material has no give, was a little tight and therefor made sitting in it difficult 

A little long but easily tucks and conforms. Beautiful dress. 

White Gardenia Maxi

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