Butterfly Embroidered Gown

Marchesa Notte

4.5
(423 Reviews)

Product Details

Float into your next event in this butterfly motif mermaid gown by Marchesa Notte. Highlight the plunging neckline with a delicate necklace to let the stunning silhouette shine.

Materials and Measurements

Black floral tulle (100% Nylon). Mermaid. Sleeveless. Plunge neck. Side zipper closure. 58" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-16

Models are 5'9 and 5'10 and wearing a size 4 and 12.

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Reviews

  (423)  

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:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Amanda 's reviews
April 13th, 2025
Sophisticated and classy.

Fitted but not too tight. There is very little stretch as others mentioned so keep that in mind. It could have been an inch longer for me (I'm tall) but did the trick.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Arianne 's reviews
March 30th, 2025
Lovely for a Spring Wedding

Overall I loved this dress! Only small complaint is that it was slightly snug around the waist/hips and I needed to be careful when I sat down and up. Other than that, I felt comfortable wearing it without a bra and everything stayed in place. I got several compliments on it and would definitely rent it again.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Runs small

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Stacie's reviews
November 8th, 2024
stunning dress!

the details on this dress is superb! makes you feel like a million bucks!

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Lisa's reviews
September 27th, 2024
Gorgeous dress

It fit like a glove! I wore it twice, once on a cruise and once at a wedding, and I felt like a million dollars

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Beth's reviews
September 10th, 2024
So beautiful in person

Sophisticated and fit like a glove, highly recommend for a special date night or event, loved the tropical embroidery and soft colors

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Waist

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Mily's reviews
March 13th, 2025
Perfect!

I usually wear a size 8, but I sized up to a 10 due to my broader ribcage (I wear a 36C in bras). The dress was slightly long on me—I'm 5'2"—but wearing 5-inch heels helped. I received many compliments, with at least five people stopping me to say how stunning the dress was! I would definitely recommend it and would love to buy it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 147lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
February 3rd, 2025
Designed for big bust & small hips—but still gorgeous!

I wore this to my friend’s wedding and absolutely loved it. Got so many compliments and felt like a supermodel all night. I was glad I sized up from my normal based on other’s reviews. I’m usually a 4 or 6 but ended up wearing the 8. The cut of the dress is definitely meant for girlies with a larger bust and smaller bottom half. For me, it was a very tight fit in the hips but a little roomy on top. I double padded my bra (LOL) to make it work, but I think ideally you’d wear this without a bra. That said, a nude bra was disguised reasonably well by the mesh in front and back. Overall, I’d definitely rent this again, and would especially recommend for those who fit the larger on top & smaller on bottom body type!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Emily's reviews
December 18th, 2024
Gorgeous gown, size down!

Gorgeous gown, very flattering and easy to wear; got tons of compliments at a holiday party! I’m usually a size 4 but chose to wear the size 2 because it fit better.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Robyn's reviews
October 27th, 2024
Lovely and whimsical

Loved how comfortable this dress was! I went with the 10, the 8 was a little too tight in the chest and shoulders, so if you are busty consider sizing up. Got so many compliments!

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Aryn's reviews
October 21st, 2024
I loved it!

I think this dress is very flattering! I would say it runs a little small as I normally wear an 8 or 10 and had to wear this in a 12. The top was a bit large so I used body tape in the shoulder area and put a little extra padding the bust. It was very comfortable to dance in all night, and I felt great in it!

Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 21st, 2024
Perfect!

I got the 0 and 2 -- the 2 was perfect. Only tough part was zipping on the side, but thats expected as my rib cage is big for my build. The length was perfect for a reasonable heel -- 2". Got lots of compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
September 20th, 2024
Gorgeous dress!

Wore this to a formal wedding. At first, I had a hard time deciding on the 14 or 16; I have a hard time fitting my thighs in a snugly fitted dress. But! I was wearing them around my house, trying to figure out the Misses Kisses bra I got to go with it (worked amazingly, highly recommend it or boombas to get the bust fit perfect), and started getting warm. The dress gives a bit the warmer you get. The 14 ended up fitting the best. I used tummy flattening underwear and the Misses Kisses Bra, plus a little bit of dress tape, to make sure it didn't gape at all at the top. Received compliments all night long! Larger ladies like me - it's a beautiful dress you can be comfortable in!

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Joanna's reviews
September 9th, 2024
Stunning show-stopper!

I wore this dress to my brother's wedding and it was absolute perfection! Fit like a glove in my usual size, I didn't even need to try on the backup size. I'm 5'4" and did not need very high heels with this dress, I even switched over to flip flops at the end of the night and the dress was just barely touching the floor. It doesn't have any stretch, so I did have to hike it up slightly in order to sit down, but definitely did not feel trapped in it by any means and was able to eat, dance, and chase my kids around all night long with no issue at all. I did not need a bra and it held me in really nicely. I received so many compliments throughout the entire wedding and felt so elegant and beautiful in this dress! Very well made and the embroidery is just stunning in person. It was better than I could have even imagined... definitely a winner and would 100% wear this again! If you're thinking about this one, just do it, you won't regret it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Taylor's reviews
September 5th, 2024
Stunning

Overall it was a bit big in the chest and shoulders and I wish I had sized down. But still a stunning dress for the evening and made it work with some tape!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
August 27th, 2024
Such a fun dress

I loved this dress so much! If I could wear it daily- I would keep it. I wore it to my brother’s wedding. It was easy to dance in and I felt so confident.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Stacey's reviews
August 6th, 2024
Wedding guest !

Definitely very low cut and fitted but I felt good ! Got a lot of compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Lisa's reviews
July 26th, 2024
Stunner!

This was an absolute showstopper of a dress. I wore it to officiate my friends’ outdoor summer garden wedding and received endless compliments from everyone all night. The details are stunning, the colors are summery and bold without being too bright, and it oozed class. Hit the perfect tone of being quite sexy yet ultra sophisticated. The fit is snug through the hips, so would recommend sizing up if you are shapely through your middle/lower half. I am usually between a 4/6 depending on the designer and cut and definitely needed the 6 in this one. The sheer sections on the front and back mean you can’t easily wear a bra, but there’s enough structure in the dress to feel supportive, even if it’s gorgeously revealing. One of my top rentals from RTR ever!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Body type: Apple
Browse Yesenia 's reviews
July 20th, 2024
Loved this dress

Wore it to wedding. Felt comfortable and it fit me like a glove…recommend it to anyone!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Anjali's reviews
July 14th, 2024
Perfect fit and beautiful lines

This was easy to wear and had beautiful detail in the front and back. It hugged in the right places.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
June 29th, 2024
Loved this rental!

It fit like a glove. Any tighter, I may not have been able to zip, The fabric feels expensive and is even prettier in person. It was easy to sit, dance and walk steps, but climbing into my jeep was another story. 🤣 It fit so well I didn't need a bra, but a little boob tape helped.

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 150lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 26th, 2024
Perfect for busty girls

Wore this dress to a black tie wedding. Perfect fit. Zipper was a bit wonky. I am a 32G and the dress held the girls perfectly all night. Didn’t have to readjust or even tape. I did have to step into the dress from the top and pull it up bc the bottom is a mermaid and wouldn’t fit over my chest. I would keep jewelry and hair super simple bc the dress really speaks for itself and is stunning.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Nadine's reviews
May 16th, 2024
Florals, for Spring, GROUNDBREAKING!

Loved this dress so much! Read all the reviews and went up a size, and thankfully so! The hips are very tight and I couldn't wear a normal bra with the dress due to the low back. The dress made me feel so radiant and I wish I could have kept it. The details were amazing and was not overly heavy. The perfect dress for a springtime wedding!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32F
Body type: Petite
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Anna's reviews
February 21st, 2024
Gorgeous dress

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten so many compliments from perfect strangers. I’m 5’4 and the 6 was perfect length. Beware this is a bit low cut - I’m a 32F and needed to wear a bra, and while it accommodated my curves well, the bra was a little visible in the front.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Olga's reviews
January 28th, 2024
Stunning details

This brand always delivers the most intricate and luxurious details of any designer! Love the faux corset back detail and the intricate embroidery. Fits TTS (no give but great shape)

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Deena's reviews
November 20th, 2023
As perfect as you can get without slight modifications.

I’m a 34 B on top and it was a little big about .5 inch, And at 5’2, I still needed 3” heels. From the ribcage down, it was perfect.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Nicole 's reviews
July 1st, 2025
Beautiful

I rented this dress for a night at the opera because I loved the style (and I love embroidery), but was concerned about whether it would fit given the lack of stretch. I was pleasantly surprised to find it fit perfectly, worked well without a bra, and was comfortable. The length would have been a little short, but since my feet get mad when I wear heels these days, it was fine with flat sandals.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
May 22nd, 2025
Beautiful fit

Fit snug but super pretty on. Zipper was a PAIN as it kept getting stuck.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
May 14th, 2025
Derby Best Dressed Finalist

This dress is so beautiful. I am a standard size 2 - it fit perfectly, but it is extremely fitted with very little give. I was selected as a finalist for Best Outfit and the Kentucky Derby - great dress for multiple seasons.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs small

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Courtney 's reviews
May 5th, 2025
Perfect wedding guest dress!

Elegant, fit well without being too tight, perfect length

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 121lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
April 28th, 2025
Gorgeous dress

Wore to a gala with my husband, felt like a million bucks in this! LOVE.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

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: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Tam's reviews
April 14th, 2025
Stunner

Wore to a wedding and got so many compliments. Very cute details in the back, too.

Overall Fit

Just right

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Katelyn's reviews
April 13th, 2025
Beautiful floral dress

Loved those dress! Fit perfectly and got lots of complements!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 120lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 2nd, 2025
Stunning Florals

Overall Fit

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Alexis's reviews
April 1st, 2025
Wow!

This dress is incredibly beautiful. I loved it so much. You do have to give the zipper a tug to get it zipped, but it fit PERFECT. I am petite, and the length was just right.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Mindy's reviews
March 5th, 2025
Must have!

Fit was very flattering and I felt like a queen the whole night. I wore a low cut bodysuit and the chest can be a little low for some. Perfect for my gala and strut the runway. The material and cut was better than anything I expected. The design is intricate and beautifully adorned. I wore very high heels for the competition, but I could have gotten away with 3". Just perfect.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Constanza's reviews
March 5th, 2025
Amazing dress! Got so many compliments

I used this for a black tie wedding in Medellin, Colombia and it was the perfect dress. It fits incredible and makes your siloutte looks amazing. Got a bunch of compliments!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 117lbs
Browse Ksenia's reviews
February 10th, 2025
Pretty but tight

It's super gorgeous! I'm usually between a 2 and 4 and most often wear a 2 in Marchesa but found this to be super tight in the hips. I feel like a long option might have fit better.. I liked the chest being fitted so I didn't feel worried about a nip slip.

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36A
Weight: 142lbs
Browse Christina's reviews
January 5th, 2025
A Walking Botanical Garden

The details on this dress are more beautiful in person. I felt so pretty and confident! The chest area was slightly too large for me, but great fit everywhere else!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Athena's reviews
December 15th, 2024
Beautiful detail

Wore this to a Florida wedding. The body fit great a tiny loose on the top but not enough to be an issue. Wore a low front low back nude bra and worked great! The detail on the dress is really beautiful. Everyone wanted to know where I got this!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Kayla's reviews
November 25th, 2024
Fit is amazing and so pretty in person

Perfect length for 5'1" with 3 inch heels

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

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