Name: Cobalt Lace Illusion Dress
Brand: Nicole Miller
SKU: NM265
Price: 49 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (140 reviews)

The color, fabric and fit of this dress was great! It was gorgeous with my cowgirl boots. Our weather got chilly so I decided to wear the other dress because the material was heavier. 
If I see this one in the clearance section, I will snatch it up like I did the last back up dress that I didn't get to wear. 

This dress was, by far, my absolute FAVORITE dress I've ever rented from RTR. I wore it to a wedding and got a ton of compliments all night on how beautiful and flattering it was! Because of the mesh middle, you can't really wear a bra, so I wore nipple pasties which worked out perfectly for me. I would buy this dress I loved it so much!! This one is a showstopper for sure!

I wore this dress to a evening wedding in January. It was a very sexy dress and just right for a more relaxed but classy affair. The dress does run a bit small- but it fits beautifully. I would definitely wear this dress again. 

Absolutely loved this dress! The only reason that I gave the dress "4" stars instead of "5" is because the dress was a little loose in the bust - even the size 0! I'm a 34B and sometimes have issues with how dresses fit in the top. I added some padding in top of the dress (there are slits) and it fit perfectly! I would recommend smaller chested women to have padding handy, in case you run into a similar issue. The dress does not come with padding. The length of the dress was perfect for NYE and for dancing. Lots of compliments and heads turning! :)

No mesh in the back of the 8, but still beautiful. Loved this dress!!  

Loved the color, cut, and fit of this dress. Perfect! I wish I could buy it 

The color of the dress is stunning in person - definitely a cobalt blue. The 2 fit perfect, wasn't tight at all, and could move around/sit down and dance with no issues. I did have to spend quite a while ironing down the lace pieces in the front of the dress - ended up setting heavy books on them overnight and that helped keep the lace down. As other reviewers mentioned, the back mesh paneling was not on the dress, definitely was altered and removed. I did not wear a bra with this dress (32C). I received a lot of compliments and had a great time wearing it! 

I was so worried this dress wouldn't fit! I had never used RTR and was taking a chance on snagging this for a friend's wedding. I was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty fantastic. My only complaint was that the breast padding was missing on the size 10, and I would have felt more at ease if I had had a tiny bit more support. On this particular size, there is no back at all, so going bra-less is a must. The color is beautiful, and I received so many compliments throughout the night. 

Rented this for an outdoor wedding. It was a fun, cute, flirty dress! Comfortable to dance in and very lightweight. I feel like it camouflaged my tiny tummy pooch too! I'm 130lbs, 5'4, athletic build.  The 2 was too small and the 4 fit well. I wore 3" heels and the dress came a few inches above my knee.   I had to use wardrobe tape to ensure the top stayed put. I did a dry run as soon as the dress arrived and, when moving around, my girls were showing so I decided wardrobe tape was a MUST!  A bummer for this dress was that the lace was a little wonky. I tried to iron it down in certain places and even tried to tape it down subtly with wardrobe tape but the tape was shiny and I felt it called more attention to the area. The back of the dress' lace did not lay down against my back/skin. My mom had to tape the lining of the dress but unfortunately it got kind of detached and I believe a little tape was showing.  Overall, I'm pleased with the dress but I don't think I would rent again due to all of the work that was needed.

I wore this dress to a summer wedding. It was 90 degrees on this day, and I am happy I went with this choice! The dress material was light and breathable for the hot day which was a big plus. The dress length was appropriate for the wedding. I was worried at first about the sheer front, but the dress stayed in place and was appropriately cut for no slips. I didn't even need to wear a bra or use tape! Overall, I loved this dress, and I got lots of compliments throughout the night! 

I wore this to a wedding and liked it.  However, the mesh in the back had been removed so the back was completely open.  It didnt look bad and I doubt anyone even realized it wasnt supposed to be like that. It was kind of annoying though because it caused the sides in the back to pucker and feel loose. If the mesh and zipper had been there i think it would have felt like it fit better.  I chose to wear it anyway. I used tape to hold my boobs in place but you could go without a bra. The color was pretty and the layers of lace hid the few extra pounds from summer. I got lots of compliments! 

Wow! This dress is HOT. I got endless compliments about the cut, color, style. This is by far the sexiest dress I have ever worn and it was perfect for a night out in Vegas. I would have felt uncomfortable at a wedding or in the light of day. I felt so good in this dress and I don’t usually! I got a size smaller as my free backup and am so glad I did-it fit perfectly! If you and considering this dress at all, the answer is YES! You should get it! 

I felt a little self conscious in this dress due to a large bust, but the length was perfect and the waist was forgiving! Beautiful dress with lots of compliments. 

OK this was the WINNER!! But be warned in the picture it shows an illusion neckline in the back - this does not exist. IDK?? However even though it seemed to be missing a key component I freaking loved this dress. I got a ton of compliments. Another word to the wise - if you don't initially notice there are inserts created in the dress for you to add optional padding if you see fit. Fashion tape is a must and a maybe a glass of wine before you head out if it feels a little more revealing than you are used to which it was for me. But seriously I totally loved it and I say go for it !

Fit well. I stepped outside my comfort zone picking out and even wearing this dress. The sheer section of this dress gave it a "sexy" feel. I received many compliments on this dress. 

I LOVE everything about this dress. I was sad to return it and will be looking at buying it if becomes available. I am 115lbs and 5'4" and the size 0 fit perfect. It was a little snug, but not uncomfortable. I wore nipple shields instead of a bra which was a must! Although I was hesitant to wear something revealing, this dress is the perfect mix of sexy and classy. I didn't feel uncomfortable seeing other professionals I know in the community wearing it and I received so many compliments throughout the night. Such a fun dress! If you're on the fence, get it! You won't be disappointed. 

Pretty modest if you're short and have A/B cups. Received so many compliments!

My normal size (2) wasn't available, but the 0 fit fine. (The 4 may have worked, but I was worried about a wardrobe malfunction.) Unfortunately, both dresses were completely missing the mesh panel in the back. In fact, it looked as though the dresses had been professionally altered to stop the zipper at the waist. In reading the other reviews, this seems common, so don't rent this expecting to have the back mesh present! I figured this was better than having the front mesh missing. The scallop-y lace pieces were sticking out in crazy directions, so I had to very carefully iron them down without letting the iron touch the mesh and it took forever, so be prepared for some prep time before wearing. Once I was in it, it was very comfortable, and everything stayed where it belonged, even without a bra. My husband says to add that this dress was hot.

Dress fit beautifully and flowed well as I moved around for pictures. Sexy but classy.

I have a larger chest so I went with the 8. I'm typically a size 6. Fit was great, a little loose on the back but the front stayed in place all night. Loved loved this dress and would definetly rent it again. I wore tape and pasties with this dress as the whole back is open and you can't wear a bra. 

Fit well and received lots of compliments. 

I wore those dress for our 5-year anniversary lunch and formal dinner later in the evening. I was worried about the low cut but it fit really snug without concerns of malfunction. 

I wore this dress for a bachelorette party and I loved it !

I received my two dresses(4 and 6) on a Friday for a Saturday event when I opened the bag the 4 was completely missing the back mesh on the dress and there was a whole in the first shoulder area of the lace. So I tried the 6 on and it fit but the 4 was my fit. So I called RTR and had to wait quite a bit to talk to someone but once I was connected to a sales rep and told her my problem she said she could over night me a new size 4 for free and I'd have it by 1030 the next morning. I was more then happy to do this. I received the 4 at 1050 the next morning! So many complaints on the color of the dress. I felt great in the dress! 

I wore this dress to my sorority's semi-formal event and this dress was a great pick! 

Photographs well. Flowy & easy to move in. SO MANY compliments. The cobalt blue really makes the dress pop!

I had to steam the lace in the front chest area down but other than that, everything was better than I anticipated with this piece. 



The dress fits very nicely and the color is gorgeous.  However, RTR had to ship me 2 more dresses because my first order, both dresses didn't have the back mesh (they were open back, with zipper to the waist) so the dresses didn't have any support on the back and kind of bulched. I was very specific with customer service telling them I really needed the dress to be like in the picture and again the size 8 dress was open back, good thing the 10 fit fine and I was able to wear it for my event.  Got lots of complements from my husband and different people. 

I was obsessed with this dress. It was just the right amount of skin & the cobalt color was so vibrant. It fit like a glove & I had no wardrobe malfunctions with the top, thank god. Definitely recommend this fun dress!

I first ordered the size 8 and the entire sheer back panel was removed and therefore I couldn't zip up the dress correctly.  Luckily I received the size 10 in perfect condition the morning of my event. 

Fit well. Im large chested. No problems. Fit as described

Runs just a little small. Mainly the length. I'm 5'10" but would normally wear an 8. The 8 was a little too short. The 10 was perfect! Super comfy and made me feel confident all night. I highly recommend this dress!

This is a short version of a formal dress in black that i rented for a black tie event previously. I knew how it would fit and it didnt disappoint!  Be aware that it is quite revealing in the front, but it's still classy IMO. Another word of caution: the fluffy skirt does add some bulk to the backside (again, not a problem for me). I think it looks more polished and finished with a belt (see pic). Because i wore it in winter, i had to wear boots, which i think worked really well. 

Fit perfect and tts. I wore it for a company christmas party and got compliments on it ALL NIGHT! I was worried some women would kinda take offense to it since theres a lot of boobage lol but i got TONS of compliments....even from older women. 

This dress was so fun!  I felt sexy, but it was very classy at the same time.  I received many compliments and I would definitely rent again and recommend!  It was super comfy and I had no issues with the plunging front.  I would suggest for those that are timid/larger boobs to purchase double sided tape.  I, however am very petite on top and had zero issues.  

Need to wear flower petal stickies over nipples, cant wear bra since its backless and mesh front
Otherwise fit like a glove! Sexy, unique, and beautiful

I'm 5'5" and have a wide ribcage. Finiding dresses that accommodate an average bust and a wide ribcage is usually a problem, but this dress didn't cause too many issues. Since it's open back, there wasn't anything really keeping the front from falling off my shoulders because my shoulders aren't broad enough, so I had to use fashion tape for that. The size 10 accommodated my ribcage better, but I decided it was best to suck it in and go with the 8 so the top part didn't fall off or look too baggy. I didn't have any wardrobe malfunctions and I got compliments all night. It's a great dress!

Absolutely gorgeous! I loved the fit of this dress. It was very comfortable and very classy. I thought the deep V was going to be to open, but it was just right. I would tent this dress again! 

I was nervous about whether or not I could pull this off and I'm really happy I chose this dress. Super comfortable and I was able to eat and dance and not feel self conscious. The color is very pretty. I received many compliments. 

This dress was perfect for a dinner date. The pic doesn't do it justice because the color is gorgeous! The size was good but if you're smaller in the chest, definitely get a smaller size. I had a little bit of room but it looked perfect. My date loved it!

Felt amazing in this dress! Pro and con is the plunging neckline. Sticky bra was a must!

I got so many compliments on the dress and felt comfortable and beautiful in it. I am 5'9 and I didn't feel that it was too short either. Although the size 4 was missing the entire lace back,  so thankfully the 6 fit because it was my only option. 

Cobalt Lace Illusion Dress

Nicole Miller

Reviews

Runs True to Size

Product Details

Materials and Measurements

Size and Fit

Your Bag