Floral Mesh Cocktail Dress

Marchesa Notte

4.5
(201 Reviews)

Product Details

We are loving the dark autumnal vibes that this embroidered floral cocktail dress is giving your formal look. Style with strappy heels and a velvet clutch to let this fab frock turn heads.

Materials and Measurements

Black mesh (100% Polyester). Shift. 3/4 sleeves. Crewneck. Back zipper closure. 52.5" from shoulder to hemline. 14 1/4" slit. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-16

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

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Reviews

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 16th, 2025
Excellent fit on my pear shape

I felt like an elegant lady in this dress I wore to a black tie optional wedding. If I had more occasions to wear gorgeous dresses, I’d need to own this beauty!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Shelley's reviews
June 3rd, 2025
Elegant

Wore to a wedding in Carmel. Fit well thru bust, waist and hips. A bit snug thru shoulders when dancing but manageable. Also a bit tight when walking but really…how much power walking do you do in a fancy dress ;-). The embroidery does tend to fray as mentioned by another review.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 147lbs
Browse Nina's reviews
January 11th, 2025
Elegant but fun

It was the perfect match for my Royal Ascot fascinator, good quality and comfortable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36AA
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 1st, 2024
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

Absolutely LOVED this dress! Swoon! Perfect for any formal occasion.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Sonia's reviews
June 4th, 2024
Beautiful and classy

This dress was so fun to wear. It was beautiful and classy. I got so many compliments. I wore my usual size 6 and it fit perfect. I loved this dress so much.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Browse Sam's reviews
May 6th, 2024
Perfect Derby dress!

I wore this dress to the Derby and it couldn’t have been more perfect! I’m usually between a 4/6 and had a size up to a 6.

Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 163lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 20th, 2024
Felt like a million bucks

I wore this dress to my daughter’s wedding and I felt like a million bucks in it. Seriously no less than 30 people complimented me on how good I looked. Doesn’t look great on the hangar but when you put it on you just feel like the designer knows women. The only issue I had was finding the right bra to wear with it. The back goes down a little too low for a strapless bra. I was desperate so my daughter told me to use boob tape which I did and it was perfect! You won’t regret this one. It fit me really well and pretty snug but not bad with my spanx so I was comfortable all night.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Jenny's reviews
December 8th, 2023
Stunning!

I wore this to a gala. The embroidered floral pattern is just stunning. The back has a clasp behind the neck and then about a five or 6 inch peep hole and then the zipper. It had a little more green color than I was expecting, but it didn’t distract from the classic look, just surprised me. I received several compliments. I wore a very good strapless padded bra as I find this designer tends to make the cups for fuller breast. I’m a 34 A. I completed the look with oversized pearl earrings, a small vintage wool purse which belonged to my MIL in the 50’s and a black leather closed toe sling, as it was early December in Denver. Loved it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 190lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 4th, 2023
Gorgeous pattern

My sister ended up wearing this since my first dress was perfect. She loved it and got so many compliments! He kept describing it as “vintage wallpaper pattern” which perfectly explains the stunning embroidery. She also loved that the arms were NOT restrictive at all.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 30G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 143lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
June 22nd, 2025
Exquisite detail and tailoring

Felt like a million bucks and very elegant. Might not have been able to dance/move fully freely in it, but it is glamour to the core to offset that.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Pear
Browse Nyasha's reviews
September 20th, 2024
beautiful

loved the fit. only issue is the clasp would not hold.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
May 24th, 2024
For the themed occasion

Great fit and received plenty of compliments. I wore it for an evening work event. The theme was "botanical garden" so it was perfect! I would also consider wearing it for afternoon tea :)

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
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Elena's reviews
June 30th, 2025
I LOVED THIS DRESS

Obsessed. I got so many complements!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Delia's reviews
May 27th, 2025
Garden Elegance

I loved everything about it. Both my regular size 6 and the backup size 8 fit great. So I wore the 8 for a little extra comfort to sit and dance. The brocade-style details are gorgeous. It’s elegant and flattering. So many compliments!

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 24th, 2025
I LOVED this dress!

I wore it to a fancy retirement party and felt gorgeous the whole time. It’s been over a year since the event and I had a friend recently tell me she still thinks about this dress. It feels a little stiff, but too pretty to care.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Eurieck's reviews
May 22nd, 2025
Very Elegant & Beautiful Pattern

I wore to a bat mitzvah and it was perfect - modest, elegant, and a beautiful pattern. No compliments, but I loved wearing it and easy to move in

Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 162lbs
Browse Kath's reviews
May 21st, 2025
Form fitting, lightweight

The back is fairly low, the top is shear. All other comments are very helpful. i wore a “SHAPERX” Strapless Shortie Bodysuit ( loved it!) and also used Boob tape too! People loved the dress and I felt great in it. I wore the larger size 14. Perfect for my Son’s wedding!

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
May 1st, 2025
Choose the larger back up size.

I have a larger chest and broad back so I should have chosen a size up for my back up size so it would fit more comfortably on the chest area. My true size is 12 and the body fit well but the chest was tight.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Veronica's reviews
April 28th, 2025
There is no stretch but fit great

I received so many compliments. The dress made an impact!

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 27th, 2025
dress was beautiful

Comfortable and chic. I think this dress would probably look better on someone taller. I'm 5'7 and had on 4 inch heels.

Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 149lbs
Browse Eileen's reviews
March 31st, 2025
Beautiful wedding! Mother of the bride

Thank goodness I received 2 sizes ! I’m 5’4 144 lbs and the 14 fit perfectly …so glad I got my dress from Runway received so many compliments …it’s truly a beautiful dress

Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 168lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 27th, 2025
You will feel gorgeous in this beautiful dress! It is so comfortable.I received many compliments

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 30th, 2025
Mother of the Bride

This dress was absolutely perfect for a cool spring day! I got rave reviews from many of the wedding guests. This dress was very slimming, soft and comfortable. The 10 fit fine, but I wanted to be comfortable and not wear any "spanks," so I wore the 12.

Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
January 20th, 2025
Perfect fit! Got so many compliments

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Ann's reviews
January 18th, 2025
Gorgeous! So many compliments

Fit like a glove and got a million compliments. Only hitch was the little hook on sheer mesh back didn’t stay hooked and had to reconnect probably 6x over the course of the evening. It was also a bit “loose” at the mesh back (maybe has been stretched out a bit). But 100% recommend this beautiful dress!

Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
beautiful dress

I ordered the 2 and the 4. They felt almost exactly the same except the 4 had more space for a larger chest. The dress is snug, but its meant to be, so not the best if you'll be dancing. But it was comfortable to sit and move around it and was really beautiful.

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 30A
Body type: Petite
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 30th, 2024
Some said this runs small but my usual size 4 fit

I received so many compliments and would order this one again.

Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 133lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 24th, 2024
Prettier/Dressier in person.

Embroidery very pretty- doesn’t really show in person. I am either a 6 or 8 in dresses. Wore the 8 for this dress. It is comfortable, but fitted without much give. Loved the dress from the front, but the back has an odd gaping at the top. I posted a picture in case it might make a difference to someone. Received a lot of compliments- wore to my formal company holiday party.

Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 23rd, 2024
Stunning

Another RTR win! Endless compliments with this dress. It was comfortable, formal, and just the right amount of coverage for a work holiday party. 10/10.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Petite
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 3rd, 2024
Beautiful dress (size up)

Note that the waist cinches! I was normally a size 0 at the time so glad I sized up. Got lots of compliments on this look and I loved the floral sheath. Remember it's tight so hard to climb into an SUV.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Valerie 's reviews
November 24th, 2024
Stunning

Photos speak for themselves! Dress fit perfectly and was a great length, even though I am on the petite side (5’3). It was beautiful and I received lots of compliments. Definitely recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Mary's reviews
November 23rd, 2024
Loved!

Beautiful and comfortable. Lace was not itchy. I wore for a November wedding. I did wear a nude strapless bra but really needed a black strapless. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 127lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 20th, 2024
Would rent again!

Gorgeous dress. Fit like a glove. Wear your miracle suit or Spanx underneath! Felt great in it and received lots of compliments. Great for a fall wedding or formal affair. Hit above my ankle. Wore my usual size 4.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 40D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 177lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 19th, 2024
Felt great to wear

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Anna's reviews
October 28th, 2024
Perfect dress for a fall wedding!

Got so many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Isabelle's reviews
October 22nd, 2024
Beautiful dress! Tight in hips and butt

Wore this to a fall wedding in Maine and it was perfect for the setting! A little tight in the hips and butt, as others have mentioned, but I was able to dance. Sized up to a 10, the 8 didn’t fit

Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
October 21st, 2024
Stunning mother of the groom dress

I got so many compliments on this dress. I wanted something special for the occasion but was hard to find something i liked without sequins and that didn’t look matronly. This was perfect! It fit well, maybe a little small for size. I usually wear size 12-14 and I wore the size 14. There is no give in this dress and you will need a strapless bra, preferably black. It is a very lovely high-end dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Browse Claudia's reviews
October 20th, 2024
Gorgeous column style dress

Marchesa Nottw dresses are truly feminine and the lace work is phenomenal. This is a column style dress that hits like a midi length. There’s no give in the fabric and runs small as other reviewers have stated so order up at least one size. I am typically a 10 but the 12 was a much more comfortable fit. Very happy with this selection!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Maria's reviews
September 19th, 2024
Elegant

Form fitting, yet elegant. Very comfortable with high style.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Quinn's reviews
August 14th, 2024
So many compliments

Loved this dress for a rehearsal dinner, does not have stretch and is pretty structured

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