Ellis Maxi

Bardot

4.5
(76 Reviews)

Product Details

Give villain era fashion in this jaw-dropping oxblood plunge dress by Bardot.

Materials and Measurements

Red knit (95% Acetate, 5% Elastane). A-line. Long sleeves. Plunge neck. Back zipper closure. 51.5" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XXL.

Model is 5'10 and wearing a size Small.
 

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (76)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
February 16th, 2025
LOVED

Pasties or push up pasties are a must but wow what a show stopper!!!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Ixchel's reviews
May 17th, 2025
Great for a formal/black tie event!

Get ready for all the compliments! This dress accentuated my body and felt so comfortable! I taped the bosom to make sure I didn’t have any accidents.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
February 12th, 2025
Perfect sexy dress!

I wore this to a galentine’s event and it was so perfect!! I felt sexy and confident and ended up buying it! Now only to find another occasion to wear it…

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Leslie's reviews
April 3rd, 2024
This dress was the it girl!

I went out for dinner and all eyes were on me! It fit every curve and I loved that the material was stretchy so it wasn’t hard to get on and off.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Jessica's reviews
February 17th, 2024
Va va voom

I wore this to a Galentine’s event and it was perfection. Super stretchy, thin material so be prepared if you’re wearing in chillier weather. I preferred tying it in the back without wrapping it around the waist, it just looked cleaner on me. I used Nood brand sticky bras to keep the girls in place and then used fashion tape to make sure the fabric around the chest area didn’t move through the night. Being larger chested I’m not sure if a medium would’ve given the right coverage.

Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Pear
Browse Hanni's reviews
January 11th, 2024
Bday outfit

Perfect for my bday party! Classy and sexy vibes.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
November 13th, 2023
Very Flattering

Wore this for my birthday dinner in Albuquerque, NM and it was perfect! I was so pleasantly surprised by how well the dress fit my curves and was very comfortable to wear. The dress does have give but for best fit, go with your normal size. I used light boob tape for a lift and security and it worked perfectly. I wore this dress in 35-40 degree weather with a coat and leggings, which kept me warm enough

Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Arielle's reviews
October 12th, 2023
Absolutely lovely

Great material, great fit. Comfortable, well made. The skit is sexy. Wore for my birthday dinner. Buying the dress online because I loved it so much!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Dawn's reviews
March 14th, 2025
Stunning skin tight - wore for a Gala

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 114lbs
Browse Mernoosh's reviews
February 21st, 2025
Stunning

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Katherine's reviews
February 5th, 2025
My avatar would live in this dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Ashley's reviews
December 27th, 2024
Gorgeous and sexy

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36F
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
March 17th, 2025
Perfect fit for a woman with a body

This is one of those dresses that looks incredible on a person with curvy features up top. I wore this to a bachelorette party in Las Vegas. Compliments were plentiful. Felt beautiful. Very comfortable. Slightly stretchy material. The girls were secure all night.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Keegan's reviews
December 13th, 2024
Great party dress

LOVED this dress. Got so many compliments. Very comfortable because material is stretchy, don't need to size up if in between sizes. I liked having a both a zipper at the waist and buttons at the neck, definitely felt secure. Worth noting the body of the dress is slightly see-through, can't really wear dark undergarments but fine if you're wearing it at night. Also obviously pretty exposing if you're bigger-chested, but I never felt like the top wasn't secure! Slit is also high but sexy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Monica's reviews
December 1st, 2024
Sexy classy glam gown!

Really beautiful dress, I rented the small and medium. I liked the medium just so I could breathe a bit better. It’s very sexy and I wore with black tights and black booties for a fall wedding in Detroit. So many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Hope's reviews
November 18th, 2024
Sultry Wedding Guest

LOVED this dress, fit well. The slit is high so I was not able to wear the shapewear I planned on wearing. I didn't even need to use fashion tape. I was unsure of what to do with the long wraps, I ended up doing one loop around my waist and tying a bow in the back. Stayed all night.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Abigail's reviews
February 26th, 2024
Unholy & Unbelievable

Seriously, this has got to be one of the best dresses I've ever put on my body. It fit perfectly, hugged all my curves perfectly. It was extremely cold, otherwise I would have worn it with strappy heels... I ended up wearing the XS and was very comfortable. Boyfriend couldn't keep his hands or eyes off (begged me to buy it) and had compliments from so many strangers!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Samina's reviews
February 17th, 2024
Nice fit

A nice glamorous look

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
February 3rd, 2024
Must rent for curvy ladies

Absolutely gorgeous. It’s showed off all my curves and was insanely comfortable. I wore it for my fiancé’s 30th birthday dinner and he absolutely loved it. Rent it to feel sexy and free.

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
January 8th, 2024
Statement dress

Ordered the small and medium but settled on the small for a tighter and snug fit. Im usually an M/L so definitely size down if you want your curves to shine *wink* I used body tape to secure the cleavage area since a lot of dancing throughout the evening would happen and also some nipple pasties to keep the girls safe and tucked in. Seamless undies are a must coz the material is not that thick and it does show lines underneath if you have any. All in all extremely satisfied with my first rental with RTR! More to come!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Ariel's reviews
January 5th, 2024
LOVE this dress 10/10

Sexy key hole front with the high leg slit. Material is super stretchy but a little thin.

Team RTR
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Magdaritza's reviews
January 3rd, 2024
👗

Beautiful dress 🥰

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Jordan's reviews
December 30th, 2023
Fun dress!

Went with the large for some length, otherwise the medium fit great, just had to watch the bust area from being loose with the large.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 131lbs
Browse Lynda 's reviews
December 17th, 2023
Va Va Voom!

Very sexy, figure flattering dress in a gorgeous burgundy color. Clingy fabric, not velvet, as I had assumed. Boyfriend loved it, for obvious reasons! Keeping for a holiday trip to Vegas.

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 18th, 2023
I felt *the* definition of sexy and beautiful

Wore this dress for our engagement photos and I felt gorgeous! The dress is pretty stretchy so I could have worn the XS or S but went with the S because it seemed to drape over all the right places a little better and covered my bust more. But you could wear tighter if that's the look you wanted. I used boob tape, but you don't have to, wrapping the tie across the front gives a little more support in that area.

Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Tiffany's reviews
November 9th, 2023
Fan favorite!

First time trying RTR was a hit! I fit the small as well because this dress is made from a very stretch material, but I felt much more comfortable in the medium particularly bc the material shows all the bumps (you can kind of tell from my pics depending on lighting). Just be aware you'll need to be particular about your nipple cover and underwear choices. Otherwise, loved so much about this dress: front keyhole, open back, high-ish slit, NOT floor length so shoes are fully visible and you don't have to worry about dragging the dress on the floor (if you're short-ish like me). The open back and front keyhole were perfectly paired with the more modest long sleeves and ever so slight turtle neck. This works particularly well for my fellow itty bitty titty committee babes. Note I've historically been told I'm like 34A, but measured in at 38AA with Pepper (larger torso) if that helps with getting an idea of how you'd look in this. Felt absolutely on point for a fall wedding. Hope my other RTR rentals are as successful as this one!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Dalia's reviews
November 2nd, 2023
An statement dress

Sexy, show stopper dress. Ordered xs because small wasn’t available and it fit just great. Slightly short, Im 5’7 but not big deal. Stretchy and comfortable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Meg's reviews
October 31st, 2023
Beautiful dress, perfect for a special event! Received many compliments.

Very comfortable fit, stretchy fabric but a little thin.

Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
October 16th, 2023
Sexy and comfortable!

I wish I had a reason to buy this dress. I felt like an absolute bombshell (which is a feeling I rarely get with how I feel at my current size), and it was so comfortable I could honestly wear it to sleep. I did end up wearing shapewear to make me feel more confident because without it you could definitely see the shape of my belly, but it wasn’t to the point where I’d be uncomfortable in the dress without the shapewear. Just had to watch the low back and make sure the waist of the shapewear didn’t peek out! The slit is high but sexy, not inappropriate. It didn’t show any of the “boxer brief” of my tights. The dress doesn’t provide any bust support at all. I am braless 99% of the time so that didn’t bother me at all, but if you’re uncomfortable without support this probably won’t be for you. I considered using nipple covers but the fabric clung the exact right amount so that even bending over I didn’t have to worry about nip slips, but it wasn’t so tight that it felt obscene or uncomfortable. The only trouble I had was when we ran across the street, so if you’re going to be doing lots of bouncy dancing (or running?) you’ll probably want nipple covers or a different dress. Like I said the fabric provided just the right amount of cling so I didn’t use any fashion tape, but judging by the feel of the material I don’t think it would stick well. Overall, absolutely amazing dress if you’re not afraid to have the girls out a bit and want to turn heads!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Lu's reviews
October 2nd, 2023
Love!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Megan's reviews
November 3rd, 2023
Sexyyy

Very sexy- wish I sized down

Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 3rd, 2023
Crowd-pleaser, better with average-sized chest

I wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner before a black-tie optional wedding, and I got a TON of compliments on it. I am usually between sizes S and XS, so I had to size down on this one because the chest was big on me. My chest is DEFINITELY on the smaller side, so I would say if you have average-sized boobs, this will fit you really nicely. Otherwise, loved the sexy slit and open back, and the length was great on me as a shorter girly. Great choice all around!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Connie's reviews
November 3rd, 2023
Va va voom

Note: not wearing boob tape in the pic but will probably use it for my event (36DD). I personally chose to tie the dress in the front since I’m self-conscious about my midsection and I like the shape it gives the dress! The material is a little bit see-through so make sure you have nude undergarments. The only thing I don’t like about the silhouette is that it gives you under-arm bat wings due to the loose back.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Blair's reviews
September 16th, 2023
Runs tight

This ended up being too revealing for me for a wedding. The slit also comes up really high on the side. It’s a nice material and you can tie the belt multiple different ways.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Erika's reviews
April 12th, 2025
Sexy and sophisticated

Got so many compliments and felt amazing in this dress! Only problem is that I don’t have a large breast size so I had to use a lot of tape to make sure I didn’t get a nip slip so it was a bit stressful all night

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Dorea's reviews
January 4th, 2025
Sexy, classic, red dress for a party

Fit well overall. A little more snug then I probably would want but enjoyed it for NYE and the deep v cut is flattering for smaller chested women like me

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Sydney 's reviews
December 18th, 2024
Va Va Voom

Very sexy. You will need fashion tape to hold the girls in and spanks shorts because this is very see through if you have a booty.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Eden's reviews
November 25th, 2024
Sexy and Feeling Good

Great fit. I was worried about the cleavage but it was fine for my smaller chest. It fit well on my body and I got compliments all night. Highly recommend!

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
July 12th, 2025
hot

wore to a red-themed wedding. like the other reviews mentioned, boob tape was needed...never doing that again. fun and comfy!

Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Courtney's reviews
January 13th, 2025
This dress is absolutely stunning on! Definitely a head turner!

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