Drop Waist Velvet Dress

Badgley Mischka

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(175 Reviews)

Product Details

50s chic meets sultry cocktail hour in this stunning drop waist velvet bodice dress by Badgley Mischka. Show off the dramatic plunging neckline with a collar necklace dotted with diamonds.

Materials and Measurements

Black floral velvet (100% Polyester). Full skirt. Sleeveless. V-neck. Back zipper closure. 54.5" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-16

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Tara's reviews
February 23rd, 2025
Elegant and comfy but large in the chest

Such a gorgeous dress and really comfy. Wore it for a wedding at the Sydney Opera House. However, the chest is HUGE. I'm a 36DD and had tons of extra room. Needed tape to feel comfortable with the deep v and looseness of the top.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Runs big

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Sylvia's reviews
January 6th, 2025
Perfect for watching ballet

Better be tall enough to handle this, otherwise perfect

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 30A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lakshmi's reviews
September 27th, 2024
cute!

so cute for a wedding but ran big!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Gina's reviews
October 22nd, 2024
A really beautiful dress

I absolutely loved this dress - very elegant, comfortable and fashionable. Others commented on the plunging neckline and arm holes but neither were an issue for me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Franziska's reviews
February 26th, 2024
Beautiful, comfortable, and perfect for a formal event.

Stunning formal dress, comfortable to wear although it is cut quite low in the front and sides. I chose to wear a black bandeau underneath for coverage. Would definitely rent again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Jonette's reviews
December 3rd, 2023
Fit perfectly, many compliments

May need boob tape.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Gianine's reviews
October 8th, 2023
Elegant and soft

I wore this dress to a formal, country club wedding. It fit well; the arm holes are deep and may show side boob, however, the front panel is wide enough to cover everything. The skirt is gorgeous and soft - it’s four layers of fabric so it drapes and flows as you walk. Just be careful - the top layer is soft mesh that can tear and pull easily. A gorgeous dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 142lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
May 18th, 2025
Lovely formal dress

Nice low cut v neck line wore it to a wedding

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Arlin's reviews
April 8th, 2025
Lovely and unique!

A different type of dress. So elegant!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Mara's reviews
February 18th, 2025
Elegant !!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Carrie's reviews
February 3rd, 2025
To Die For

I have never received so many compliments in my life - bride, wedding party, family friends, grandparents, random people at the bar afterwards. I absolutely loved this dress and I wish I had an excuse to wear it again. I normally wear a 6 and sized down based on other reviews and the 4 fit well. I loved the length hitting just above the ankle and felt like the neckline was sexy but still classy for a formal wedding. I used boob tape (easy to use given shoulder/back coverage) to perk the girls up a bit but could go without just as easily. Danced all night and was beyond comfortable. Rent her !!!!!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Darrah's reviews
December 4th, 2024
Obsessed

I didn’t realize it was velvet on the top but was so glad that it was! Perfect for a winter black tie wedding. The contrast in the material of the top and plunging neckline with the bottom of the gown is just gorgeous! I loved the waistline- very flattering

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Casey's reviews
November 12th, 2024
Very classy

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 156lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 21st, 2024
Beautiful

I'm typically a 10 but went with an 8 based on reviews, it fit perfectly.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 9th, 2025
Great fit!

I wore this for a black tie wedding, great style, fit well and super comfortable to have on all day. Length was great, I wore flats but would have also worked with heels

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
July 19th, 2025
So many complements, but had to get creative if “chesty”

Wonderful dress, but I am interested and it showed a lot of side boob so I had to a dress underneath

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Carley's reviews
February 10th, 2025
So Romantic!

So beautiful and flattering. The top is fairly structured, and the skirt is quite full and very flow-y. Highly recommend sizing down, especially if you are sometimes between sizes.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 116lbs
Browse Janelle's reviews
February 7th, 2025
<3333

loved this dress! definitely need to get creative to strap the girls down but overall a huge win. others said this was too long. im 5'2" and the size 0 was the perfect length

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Shea's reviews
November 26th, 2024
elegant and easy

this was a last minute dress choice because the dress I initially ordered wasn’t able to be sent due to damage - I was disappointed and unsure if I made the right choice after reading reviews here on the lose top. It ended up being a great choice - the top stayed put throughout my recital and I was very comfortable. It was also super pretty! Alls well that ends well ~ sizing was a bit strange, the 0 worked well for me but I’m usually a 2/4

Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 22nd, 2024
Gala Gorgeous

I wore this to a gala and it was a hit! I love the elegance of the dress and received so many compliments. I’m 5’2” 130lbs and the 0 fit like a glove.

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 185lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 11th, 2024
Beautiful Dress - Heavy to dance in

Loved the dress and the quality. I am 5' 7" tall and weigh around 180 pounds. The dress was really a deep cut in the front and on the sides. I wore a cami to help with the plunge in the front and cover the area under my arms. Dress has built in shoulder pads and is very long. I wore the tallest shoes I could find. Overall, I loved it felt good in it.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Browse Maggie's reviews
November 6th, 2024
Gorgeous and fun

The skirt fit beautifully- it was full and great to twirl around in. The top was a little big and you can’t wear a bra with it. But some fashion tape held everything in place

Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 5th, 2024
Amazing dress

Super comfy and got a ton of compliments on the dress. I am 5'2 and the dress was pretty long on me. It worked better with 3" heels. I'd size down as I'm typically a size 4 and ended up wearing a size 0

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Kimberly's reviews
October 28th, 2024
Loved this dress!

The 12 was a bit large up top, but the 10 didn’t lay as well, so I used some fashion tape and made it work. It felt great, and I didn’t feel exposed. I danced all night, and this dress was perfect for that! I would definitely rent this one again!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Kylie's reviews
October 27th, 2024
Size Down!!

You need to size down at LEAST 1 size, if you have a smaller chest I would recommend 2. I taped the dress and made it work but I definitely wish I ordered the 4.

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Shannon's reviews
April 29th, 2024
Amazing dress

Soooo comfy, very low cut so have to be comfortable with the deep v, but the panels were wide so still did a great job with a little tape if larger chested.

Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 10"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Jess's reviews
February 28th, 2024
Beautiful and comfortable

I received SO many compliments on my dress at the wedding I went to! It’s super flattering and so easy to wear. The top section is velvet and has some stretch but is still structurally sound, and I never felt like I was in any danger of a nip slip or anything like that. My only complaint is that the zipper is a little tough to get up at the point where the bodice and skirt meet—it’s working past a lot of fabric, so a second pair of hands was really helpful.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Christy's reviews
January 24th, 2024
Great dress!

Did use tape to ensure the girls didn't get loose but overall, loved this dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Eileen's reviews
January 12th, 2024
Perfect mix of sexy and classy

Loved the cut of this dress! Just cut low enough to be sexy and classy as the same time. Made of great material. After having surgery and gaining some weight this dress was comfy, hid flaws and highlighted the right areas.

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Kaylin's reviews
January 4th, 2024
This dress was so elegant and classy for a black tie wedding. I got so many compliments.

The shoulder pads were my only complaint because i already have large shoulders, so they made my shoulder look even larger. Overall I would give this dress a 9/10. Very beautiful!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
January 4th, 2024
Fit perfect!

Loved the material and fit! Perfect length also!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Danielle's reviews
December 15th, 2023
Low cut!

This dress is gorgeous but extremely low cut in the middle and side boobs. I am very small chested so went without a bra. BUT, I call it a standing only dress because once I sat down it bulged and it would show EVERYTHING!! Luckily I was at standing cocktail event!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Paige's reviews
December 13th, 2023
Amazing!

I wore this dress to a black tie event and was so happy with the fit! You can size down too.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jana's reviews
December 4th, 2023
Wore this to a wedding and was absolutely stunning. I am petite w/ 2” heels and length was perfect

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Marina's reviews
November 17th, 2023
Elegant and heavy

This dress was exactly what I wanted for a destination wedding elegant and with a dramatic shape. It was heavy in fabric: velvet top and toile skirt. I don’t mind a deep v and didn’t wear a bra. It’s true to size.

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Anne-marie's reviews
November 15th, 2023
So comfortable to wear!

I went down by a size due to comments and it was perfect. I was able to wear a regular black bra.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Chanel's reviews
November 5th, 2023
Great Dress!

I got this dress for a wedding and it was perfect. I was a little self conscious about the cleavage since the cut is low but it was fine. I ordered a size 8 and got the 10 free just in case but the 8 held me in better since that’s my normal size. I’m 5’4, 160, and wear a 36D. I used lots of fabric tape and a bodysuit with a low cut to hold everything in place. Boob tape works too! I felt comfortable and lovely in it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Marlene's reviews
October 13th, 2023
Sophisticated beauty

Effortless yet best dressed. Wore this to a YSL fall fashion event and all the heads turned. Received several compliments including, you look like a princess and your look is perfection. Rent this! You will feel like royalty.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 1st, 2023
Beautiful for a formal wedding!

This dress was a great choice! It fit me very well - the neckline and armpits were a bit low but I was able to make it work with a black plunge bra so even if it peeked through, it blended with the dress. Got a ton of compliments and felt very comfortable in it all night! The only thing to note is that the shoulders are padded and were quite prominent but I didn’t even notice them after wearing the dress for a bit.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 100lbs
Browse Kinney's reviews
December 12th, 2023
The top is large

Maybe I have a smaller chest (32B) but I wore a 0 and it was too large for me. It did stay in place but I didn't feel totally comfortable. I also did not realize the bottom is tulle. I thought it was more of a brownish color and I didn't really like that detail but I had no other option for a dress.

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