Name: Navy Illusion Dress
Brand: Marchesa Notte
SKU: MN130
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (175 reviews)

Perfect sizing, perfect dress for petites

The photos do not do this dress justice - it looked great in person and was perfect for a wedding. Comfortable and easy to dance in.

Great fit and fun for an outdoor wedding 

This dress is stunning. Wore it to my cousins Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner (I was Matron of Honor). I had to size up as only the 8 was available so the back bunched up a bit. Still looked great though.

Love the color and the "tattoo lace" effect of the neckline. Flattering fit with the slight high-low and unique pattern. Minimal jewelry needed given the embellishments on the dress.

I feel like the dress fit perfectly. The 8 and the 10 both fit--but I went with the 10 so I'd have more room for sitting/dancing. The embroidery was so lovely. It wasn't noticeably itchy or anything like that. It was great for my extenuating my body type (medium on top, curvy hips/bottom). I got so many compliments. Would definitely wear again!

Seemed to run a little small, but the extra size (1 size up) was way too big. The smallish one worked fine, and I received lots of complements. 

The fit was perfect. My daughters wedding was going to be an intimate gathering. It didn't go as planned.
I didn't get the chance to wear it.

Flattens out chest. But fits waist perfectly 

This dress was great for an evening gala and I received many compliments. The shape was flattering and made it really easy to dance. The bust line was a bit lower than I expected, but once I found a plunge strapless bra it worked well. 

The dress was a beautiful color & very intricate. It fit well & was the perfect length for me.

This details of this dress we're so pretty.  Embroidery, sheer mesh, slight poof to skirt and asymmetrical hemline.  I wore it to a wedding.  The fit was great but not a lot of stretch to the dress.

Loved the length and cap sleeve aspect most, but the tuille underneath definitely was slightly bothersome as it curled and bunched to give the dress the flare-out appeal. I weighed the odds of it being a deal breaker and decided against it, which was a good choice as I made it through the night no problem. The top was pretty tight around my chest, 32DD, giving the illusion of more cleavage than I usually feel comfortably flaunting but I moved past that too. Overall I did like the way it looked and fit and would recommend someone with a small waist and larger chest to avoid getting the smaller size as it was a two person job to zip!! 

Overall I think this dress fits true to size, but I am very small in the bust so it was a little big there. The color and fabric are both so great, it was really such a comfortable dress!

I'm a new mom with a new larger body that I'm still learning to dress.  This dress made me feel like a million bucks!  I felt STUNNING!!! It hugged me in all the right places, making my waist appear smaller and my shape appear more "shapely". =)  I hate strapless like most large chested women- with this dress I wore a regular lower plunge nude lace bra (very close to my skin color).  Up close you could see it, but it was hardly noticeable and my husband didn't notice at all until I pointed it out.  He said exactly what I was thinking- the lace nude bra just kind of flowed into the navy lace of the dress.  My own issues were that in the picture it looks like the dress flares out wide at the bottom with a high/low effect.  Mine would NOT do this.  I tried to steam it and let it breathe to fluff it out but it didn't work.  It still was a beautiful dress with a beautiful and COMFORTABLE fit.  Stop reading reviews and just give this dress a shot!  You will love it!

fabulous size 2 fit, can  be a little scratchy if those things bother you

need a strapless bra

I wore this for my sister's wedding and was fairly pleased with it. I definitely had to wear a strapless bra with it although others have commented that there were able to go without. I didn't have any issue with the sleeves being too tight when raising my arms but I think the dress was overall a little long on me; my usual size is a 2P or 0R. I ordered both a 0 and the 2 although surprisingly the 2 only felt minimally larger in the waist area. I feel like the mesh portion ages the dress a bit but appreciate the modesty it provided. Overall very pretty and comfortable to wear for several hours.

The dress fit perfect. I usually wear between 0-2 and sized up to 2. The shorter length in the front and longer length in the back was fun style. The only negative I can give this dress is it was very restrictive on my range of motion in my arms/shoulders for dancing on the dance flow. The sleeves would cut into my skin every time I raised my arms up. 

This dress was so comfortable at a very long wedding party. I got so many compliments. You can wear it without a bra and it is great for dancing with the full skirt

My bridesmaids wore this dress and they looked fantastic!  We rented all sizes and they fit perfectly! The stitching was beautiful and ALL of my bridesmaids loved the dress! 

I loved wearing this dress to a wedding- it was very fun to dance in it with the full skirt! I usually wear a size 4 but the 2 fit better. I wish I'd taken a photo of the back because it's very pretty. Really comfortable and no bra necessary. Highly recommended!

I was able to pull off the dress with a strapless bra (I bought the pasties, but didn't need to wear them as the strapless worked out).  It was easy to put on as it has a really low back zipper, so I could put it on by pulling it up from the bottom rather than putting it on over the top and jeopardizing an updo.  Comfortable, easy to dance in, and it was absolutely beautiful.  My first dress through rent the runway, and hope for the first of many more!

Could not recommend this dress more - the color and design are beautiful, it fits really comfortably, and I got so many compliments. Classic Marchesa elegance! 

Loved this dress! I wore it to a Sunday evening wedding at a formal venue and it was perfect. I loved the sheer neckline, so while I knew I was covered up for church, it was still super sexy for the party. I would definitely rent this again. So many compliments! 

Very comfortable and perfect as I'm the mother of the groom. I would recommend wearing a very low cut bra because of the sheer fabric in front. The dress runs small so definitely order a size up, just in case. Thanks RTR!

This was a great dress! The fit and flare style was very flattering, and even fit my 14-week (2nd) baby bump!  Based on others'reviews, I sized-down and rented a size 2 and 4 (normally would have gotten a 4 and 6).  I ended up wearing the size 2 and was comfortable the whole evening, even with my baby belly, a full dinner, and cake, too!  Not a ton of accessories were required with this dress, as the dress was beautiful on its own, but I found that understaded classic black pearls complimented the dress pretty well.  I received tons of compliments all evening from complete strangers.  Rent it!!

The dress fit as expected. There was an intermediate lining between the bottom lining and the dress that was a little warped, so it didn't really lay flat. Otherwise it was a great rental!

The subtle shine of the embroidery made this dress prettier than I expected. Wore for a fundraiser and was comfortable, able to wear a strapless bra, and eat whatever I wanted! 

Rented for my doctoral graduation. It was such a high-quality dress and I felt amazing in it. Glad for the illusion top for some coverage because otherwise he cleavage would have been overwhelming. 

It fit perfectly.  I have 34DDD and I needed to wear a bra just so that my cleavage was a little more organized...if you know what I mean.  I loved this dress! 

This dress fits true to size.  It does not have a lot of give, but I was able to dance the night away and was comfortable all night.  I didn't have to wear a bra, but I have a smaller 'b' bra size.  The dress didn't need dressing up with lots of jewelry, statement-making shoes, etc.  as it has so much beautiful detail.  Some reviewers complained of the mesh at the top being uncomfortable, but it didn't bother me at all.  Lots of compliments on this beauty!  This was my first RTR experience, and I will definitely do it again!

Fun dress! Wore to a NYE Masquerade party in NYC. Got lots of compliments and felt comfy all night!

Fit a little differently than I expected...top more revealing, snugger in the hips, and some strings coming off

I wore this to a cocktail wedding reception. It was so comfortable & I was able to dance the night away without worrying about the dress moving & any slips even without a bra on. The dress was slightly big, but true to size.  (Worked out well since the food was delicious). I would definitely rent again & would wear everyday if it was appropriate.

Great fit for an hourglass shape, but wouldn’t recommend this dress for a small bust. I went down one size and I am a 34DD. I wore this dress in a size 4. Also need to wear this dress braless or with a strapless bra so it needs to fit well in that area. This dress definitely stood out and I received tons of compliments. Very flattering along the waistline and I have to say it looks better in person than in pictures. I had originally ordered another style that didn’t look good and this was a last minute backup and actually one of my favorites 

This dress is so beautiful. The pics don't do it justice. I was nervous about the cleavage (I'm 36DD), so I bought a black bandeau bra. It was perfect, covered the girls and actually looked like it was just part of the dress. It travels beautifully, and I love the tulle under the skirt. I'm a true six and this dress felt good and snug at the rib cage. The 8 was too loose and I'd have been bummed if I had to wear it, but the six was perfect. It was one of my neice's colors, and blue lace is truly stunning. Lots of compliments. Definitely would rent again! 

I rented this dress for a November wedding. It's a beautiful dress with intricate detail. One consideration is the waistline and cleavage- the waistline can be unkind to curvy girls, and there is a lot more cleavage visible than you'd expect. I'm a D cup, and some of the wedding pictures (especially sitting down) are borderline R-rated. Otherwise, this dress was perfect for dancing, beautiful and well-made. 

12 and 10 both fit fairly well but I went with the 10 because it was a little bit more snug and shorter. Got lots of compliments. The neck was a little itchy.

The picture turned out blurry but so yourself a favor and rent this dress. One of my all time favorites. Perfect for a wedding or any formal event. Fit like a glove, classy, amazing detailing. Slightly forgiving cut but still very flattering. Marchesa is one of my favorite designers. I get excited when I actually have a reason to rent one of her dresses they are just so special to wear. Seriously, I got so many compliments!!! People actually complimented me to my parents who weren't even there over phone and text!!!! Stunning!

Navy Illusion Dress

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