Name: Navy Stream Dress
Brand: ML Monique Lhuillier
SKU: MNL58
Price: 85 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (139 reviews)

This is a fun, elegant dress with lots of tasteful details that make it stand out in a crowd. The dress is very well made and the material is great. I loved the navy blue, shiny hue of the material. The dress runs a bit big around the chest but I didn't go one size down because I wanted to be comfortable.

I would definitely rent this dress again. 

This was my back up dress and was extremely too big on me due to my first shipment getting lost.  I had to do some tweaking to get it to work but no one could notice and it looked great.  I'd love to rent it again in my real size.  Great for girls with hips and smaller up top.

This dress was actually a last minute decision for me after I got a notification the week of my event alerting me to the fact that the original dress I picked was no longer available. I have to say, I was so glad my original pick wasn't available because this dress was FABULOUS! With a heavier-set figure, I felt that the extra flutter of fabric cascading down the front was extremely slimming and flattering. I was able to dance the night away comfortably and got many compliments. I typically wear a 20W though, and I felt that the 22W was a perfect fit. The only area that felt a tad big was right under the right armpit (the arm without the strap), but to others, it wasn't even noticeable. 

This dress was so unique. I got major compliments, and was a wonderful and very fun/unique formal/cocktail dress. Wore to a gala. Very flattering! Not uncomfortable. Loved it!

The size 2 fit well, it was a little loose in the bust but nothing fashion tape couldn't fix. I wore this for an 80's themed Christmas Party and felt like I didn't blend in with all the leggings and oversized shirts that most people wore. I received compliments on this dress all night!


The details for my evening changed drastically but I still wore this dress and had a lot of fun with some girlfriends. It's not super formal so it's great for a night out or a holiday party. I only had a slight issue with the bust area because of my cup size. Someone with a smaller cup size would probably be more comfortable. I loved the tulle on the side and the deep navy blue. 

I knew ML ran small from previous rentals, but this was definitely the most snug dress I've received. Matched the groomsmen tux's perfectly though!! And got a lot of compliments even though I felt like the side zipper might burst any second. The zipper was a little difficult around the rib area (where the seam is) so it took two people to get it on me haha! 

A little tight getting it zipped over my ribs, but otherwise perfect fit and fun!

Ordered size 2 and 4 because the reviews made it sound like it might run big in the chest area for me.  I am a 32C and have a narrow upper body.  The size 2 was a bit too snug around the waist, but the 4 was perfect in the chest and waist!  One shoulder look was adorable, especially with the peek-a-boo slit!  Hard to send back!

This dress was actually a replacement dress after the one I originally ordered became unexpectedly unavailable in my size. Rent the Runway was really helpful and allowed me to choose two replacement dresses free of charge. I wore this dress for Law Prom. It was super comfortable, cute, and fit really well. It paired well with heels and the flats that I changed into later in the evening. The dress was a bit wrinkled out of the bag but not so much that it was a problem. The neckline is flattering and great for a more athletic body type. Overall this turned out to be a lovely, unexpected dress that saved the day!

Adorable dress that infuses fun into any party. The black tulle, drop-down "sash" reminded me of a modern day version of something Cyndi Lauer would have donned for "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". The dress stood out at the cocktail-dress-attire fundraiser I attended where the room was overtaken by a sea of classic black knee-length numbers. 

Although a fit-and-flare style is usually complimentary on my pear shape, the bust still gaped while the skirt's pleats stretched too wide, sitting awkwardly across my hips instead of resting flat as intended. The zipper was also painfully challenging to close and required a way-too-creative maneuvering technique to secure it. 


The dress was very fun and lovely. However, I have an hourglass figure with wide shoulders/back, and the dress was very tight up top. If I ordered this dress again I'd go a size bigger. Everything else about the dress was great.

The dress was gorgeous and I received a ton of compliments.  
I'm 5'3" and 205lbs. I usually wear an 16 or 18 in clothing (depending on the cut). I wear a 38DD.
If you are apple shaped (like me) it's a bit tight in the waist. Since I knew the waist was going to be more fitted, I decided to order an 18 and 20.  I'm glad a did. The 18 was way too tight in the waist. The 20 was a little tight in the waist, but not too bad. 

Fit seems true to size to me. I'm 5'2 and the length was perfect. I was able to wear a strapless bra with it no problem. My only issue with the dress was the fabric was very stiff, and the back made you have a bubble shape. Other than that it was a flattering dress and easy to dance/eat/drink in!

The dress arrived on time, one of the boning pieces was sticking out and dug into me all night but it wasn't terrible. The zipper had been repaired at some point so it was difficult to zip in that one spot but overall it was perfect. 

I loved the color! It definitely was a stand out dress!

Runs small. Order next dress size up. Overall wonderful dress and received a lot of compliments! Beautiful, comfortable and flattering! 

This was my first time using RTR. Have heard about RTR but was nervous because when you're a big girl looking for a beautiful dress, it can be challenging! The dress  came in and it looked absolutely amazing! The waist was a lil snug but wasn't super uncomfortable. As with many other reviews, the zipper was a bit of challenge too, a bit sticky, but worked through that as well. What I loved the most about the dress was the fabric and how the dress is structured - it def helped minimize/hide all of my problems areas around the waist area! The poof to the side was what made the dress - that added so much fun and elegance to the dress! I seriously can't even recall the number of compliments I rec'd on how beautiful I looked that night!! All thanks to this amazing blue dress! I will certainly be coming back to RTR for my next dress!! 

Dress fit perfectly with out a bra. The bottom has a stiff plastic piece that needed to be ironed so the bottom didn't flare out. Super comfortable and I received a lot of comments on how well it fit me. Order 18w . 5'9 230lbs 38DD

#40th birthday. The color is gorgeous, it is a navy but not too dark as the black netting material is definitely offset making it easy to accessorize! I went with black shoes and black/ silver jewelry. I honestly purchased 6 dresses and returned them all not feeling satisfied, I took a chance on RTR. It was the only dress I picked and felt satisfaction with but with only days before my party, I was nervous about it fitting. I called and spoke to a stylist who was super awesome!! The dresses arrived and the 2 was an absolute perfect fit.  I agree that the zipper is not simple but worth the mini struggle! I loved the entire experience. Very impressed with RTR! 

I was really happy wearing this dress! I ordered it as a back up and sure enough, the first dress (which maxed out at size 14) did not fit. I would have preferred to wear the 18 but the zipper was completely busted when it arrived. The dress I wore look great on the outside but there were definitely spots on the inside where it had been sewn and patched up. Overall I was incredibly please with the service and happy to find a dress that suited me!

This dress was PERFECT for chaperoning our school prom!  I received compliments about it all night and, more importantly, was completely comfortable!  I usually wear between a 16 and a 18, and the 18W fit perfectly. The fabric is heavy and the dress is structured, providing a good bit of form so you look put together all night. It was a tad bit big underneath the arm, but a little pin and it was fine.  I loved, loved, loved this dress!  My husband even asked if I could go ahead and buy it because he loved it so much too!  :)

I loved this dress!  I wore it to our opening night opera party, and I was definitely the best dressed.  I am tall, and I was pleased that it was not too short even while sitting.  I received tons of compliments throughout the evening, and I am still receiving them even after the event!  I would recommend wearing these with a big pair of crystal earrings.  It arrived smelling very nice, too!  

Beautiful fabric and quality of the dress. Runs true to size, but incredibly difficult to zip up. Even out of the dress it was difficult to zip. I found it to be a little tight in the bust, but a size larger would likely be too big. Overall, I was very pleased with this dress!

Fits very true to size. I am petite and it was not too long. Easy to dance in because of the wide skirt. A big plus is that you can wear a bra. Very comfortable. Sexy and classy. Great combo!

Zipper is so hard to zip! I needed two men to do it for me! But otherwise beautiful and comfortable! Loved the color! 

Runs big but really only in the bust.  I ordered a size 2 (my regular size) and a size 0 as a backup thanks to the tips on the site.  Sure enough I didn't have enough up top to really rock the look.  But the size 0 was perfect.  A little snug in the waist but not at all uncomfortable.  And everything about the order was smooth.  I've told all my friends that this is the way to go!  No more buying dresses for hundreds of dollars only to wear them once or twice.  I host up to 20 events a year and from now on I will RENT THE RUNWAY :)

Fit true to size! Compliments all night and made me feel fabulous!!! 

There is a pretty significant "gap" at the bust under the right shoulder, but a little creative brazier work and some  pinning and it was fine.  It is also pretty short, so avoid bending over, or wear bloomers, depending on your comfort level. There is a pretty large difference between the 18W and the 20W.  I would normally wear an 16 or 18, but read that this ran small so I was betting on the 18 and got the 20 as a back-up size. The 18 fit fine but was difficult to zip over the waistline (a complaint I saw in more than one review).  Once that small obstacle was surmounted, this dress was a delight.

I ordered sizes 4 and 2, ultimately went with the 2 because it fit my bust better. It was definitely difficult to zip, not sure I would have been able to get it zipped by myself. But I received so many compliments all night and felt extremely comfortable. I didn't have to tug it up a single time nor worry about my strapless bra showing. The fabric is high quality and held its shape so well which is flattering on a mom body after two kids . I was extremely happy with RTR for my first time! 

I am in love with this dress! The fit, color and shape are beyond perfect. The bottom of the dress has an edge that may need to be pressed to regain its shape before wearing. I would definitely order this dress again. 

I LOVED this dress! Was super comfortable and the color was gorgeous. My one complaint was that the zipper was extremely difficult to zip in the area where the fabric bunches at the waist. A two person job for sure even though the overall fit of the dress was fine. 

I wore a 2 (normally a 2 or a 4 but wore a 4 in this designer last time) and it was the tiniest bit big on top but I don't think I could have gone any smaller or the waist would have been too tight.

 Would definitely rent again!

Cons: very difficult to zip especially yourself, loose on top on my 38D chest and a bit tight on waist, but nothing tight shareware can't fix !!
Pros: loved the style, and the looks and compliments from everyone !!! The best first time RTR moment and I cannot stop referring everyone including my UPS GUY when he delivered it to me !! 

This dress was perfect for my holiday party.  The zipper was a bit difficult to work, but once on, it was very comfortable.  I was a bit top heavy for the size zero, but the size two fit well enough.

I rented this dress for an "under the sea" NYE party. I wanted something festive, and this dress delivered! The ruffle on the front gave it just the right pop and felt a little like an ocean wave, and I paired it with black fishnet stockings as a nod to the under the sea theme of the event. I was worried about whether the dress would feel too young, but it was fun while being age-appropriate. I am usually right between a size 6 and size 8. The fit of the dress was good, although I did go with the larger size of the two I had mailed to me because I am a bit bigger around the rib cage. Also, one thing I wasn't prepared for was the thick plastic inside the hem to give the dress it's shape. When it arrived, it was a bit bent, but I was able to smooth it out by pressing the dress before wearing. Overall, I was really happy with this dress and was glad I went with this choice.

The fit seems true to size, however, I have a 9 month old baby and still nursing. Therefore my body is still changing a bit, especially my boobs! The dress worked well though overall. I ordered a 2 to wear and a 0 backup. Ended up wearing the 0 with sticky bra pads to give a bit more shape because I am currently a 32D and the dress definitely squished the girls and made them look kind weird. But the 2 worked with a strapless bra, it was just a tiny bit too large everywhere else. The 0 had a nicer shape overall on me so I opted for that. Especially with the extra detail long piece in the front. I felt the 2 looked like it was falling off a tiny bit. The dress is made of lovely material and doesn't wrinkle which was a huge plus for me since we had an hour car ride to the event! It was comfortable. This was the first time I rented a dress, earrings, ring, and a bag and it was really fun. An entire outfit that worked very well. I was pleased. A few minor cons to this dress: there is boning on one side of the upper part and it seemed kinda bent the wrong way. Didn't work the way it was supposed to, but wasn't very noticeable. The other thing is that rent the runway is getting so popular - someone else at my event had the exact same dress on!!! Kinda bummed, but it was dark and I didn't really care that much ;)

I loved this dress!  A great pick for my first RTR.  It fit like a glove and I didn't even touch my back up size.  One thing that I didn't expect in reading all of the other reviews and looking at the pictures was the back panel.  It lays flat on the hanger, but once you put it on, it sticks out a bit oddly.  When I first tried it on, I thought that I would try to stick it down with fashion tape, but the day of it had already grown on me and I went with it.  The zipper is definitely a two person job, as mentioned in other reviews.  And the strapless side bulged out in the top just a little bit for me if I hunched over at all - to the point that I could see my bra.  But that just improved my posture for the night.  I was a huge fan of this and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for something a little different.  Easy to dance in, comfortable, and classy!

The 2 fit perfectly with a strapless bra.  It was a very comfortable dress and no fuss, which makes it a perfect party dress.  Fit was great.  Would totally rent this again.

Ordered a size 4 and a backup of a size 2. The size 2 was perfect. 

Navy Stream Dress

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