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{{Item
|title = Shimmering dress
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|275px]]
|japanese = ひかりのドレス
|romaji= {{tt|Hikari no doresu|Light dress}}
|names = Dress of Radiance<br>Shimmer Dress<ref>Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book</ref><br>Light dress
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} <small>(remakes only)</small><br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMBRII}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|effect = Reduces damage taken from attack spells and breath attacks. (''III'' only)<br>Has a chance to reflect spells back at the caster.
}}
The '''Shimmering dress''' is a piece of clothing in the series.


The '''Shimmering dress''' (originally '''Dress of radiance''') is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This gown sometimes reflects incoming spells.
==Characteristics==
The shimmering dress's original design from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest IV'' is a loose-fitting gown similar in appearance to a [[Wikipedia:Chiton (garment)|chiton]], a robe worn in ancient Greece and Rome.
*The Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'' introduced a design closer to a medieval gown with a light yellow bodice, rounded shoulders, and a darker yellow skirt.
*Starting with ''Dragon Quest VII'', the dress's design was altered further, making the shoulders more flowing and adding some gold jewelry with a blue gem to the top of the bust. The dress is known for its ability to [[Bounce|reflect spells]] from both enemies and allies back at the caster, with the exact frequency depending on the title. However, starting with ''Dragon Quest IX'', this was changed to only reflect spells for enemies, increasing its usefulness.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +50 (+45 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be worn by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] (female), [[Alena]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. The Dress can be sold for 6,600 [[gold]] coins.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +90, reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%, and can be equipped by any vocation as long as they are female. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game. In the Super Famicom and Game Boy Color versions, one can be received as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) and more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold. It can be sold for 14,250 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[Mimic|Mimics]] in [[Zoma's Citadel]].


They can be found in [[Baron's Folly]] and [[Doorway to Nadiria]].
==={{DQ3HD}}===
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +45.
|header=[[File:Shimmering dress III HD icon.png]]
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
|name=<big>Shimmering dress</big>
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
|description=A frock most fabulous that reduces damage from enemy magic as well as fire and ice attacks.
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
|stats=Defence +105
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67. It can only be worn by Jessica.
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=Exclusive to Appearance B<br>Reduces damage taken from spells and breath attacks by 33%.
|price=N/a / 14,250
|location=[[Zoma's Citadel]] 4BF
}}


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +50 (+45 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be worn by the female {{Hero 4}}, [[Alena]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]]. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster, including healing spells. It can be found in [[Baron's Folly]]{{tt|*|NES version only}} and in a treasure chest on B1F of the [[Doorway to Nadiria]]. It also has a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by [[Vis mager (Dragon Quest IV)|Vis magers]]. The dress can be sold for 6,600 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity.
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''What a glimmerin', shimmerin', sparklin' piece o' cloth! Every now an' then, a dress as gleamin' as this is sure to reflect a magic attack. It might even reflect healin' magic though, too, so you'd best mind yerself with that. <Female Hero>, Alena, Meena and Maya can be equipped with it.'''''|source=Torneko appraising the shimmering dress|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}


[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
==={{DQ5}}===
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +45, has a 33% chance of reflecting spells, and can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]]. It can be purchased at [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8,000 gold and sold for 4,400 gold.
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
==={{DQ6}}===
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, a {{Style}} bonus of +65, and a 33% chance of reflecting spells. It can only be equipped by [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]]. The dress is received as a reward for winning the 6th round of the Best-Dressed Contest at the [[Château de Sass]]. If the dress is worn along with a [[Silver tiara]] and [[Glass slippers]], the wearer will receive a +40 bonus to Style when being ranked for the Best-Dressed Contest.
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +75, a {{Style}} bonus of +61, and a 33% chance to reflect spells in battle. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]]. One can be found in a treasure chest at the [[Multipleximus Maximus]]. It also has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Pandora's box|Pandora's boxes]]. The dress can be sold for 4,400 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity. Once again, the shimmering dress also receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +67, has a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]], and can be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. It can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be mixed to create other pieces of equipment. The dress can be sold for 8,800 gold each for the first five sold, 6,160 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 2,640 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Gold bracer PS2.png|32px|link=Gold bracer]]<br>Gold bracer
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png|32px|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Spangled dress PS2.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Shamshir of light PS2.png|32px|link=Shamshir of light]]<br>Shamshir of light
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Rune staff.png|32px|link=Rune staff]]<br>Rune staff
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Light shield PS2.png|32px|link=Light shield]]<br>Light shield
}}
</div>
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Princesss robe PS2.png|32px|link=Princess's robe]]<br>Princess's robe
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Angels robe.png|32px|link=Angel's robe]]<br>Angel's robe
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Gold rosary.png|32px|link=Gold rosary]]<br>Gold rosary
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Divine bustier.png|32px|link=Divine bustier]]<br>Divine bustier
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dangerous bustier PS2.png|32px|link=Dangerous bustier]]<br>Dangerous bustier
|i3=-
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX shimmering dress.png]]
|name=Shimmering dress
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Defence +35<br>Style +100
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect enemy spells.<br>Used to create [[Princess's robe]].
|price=7,750 / 7,750
|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the DQVC Fashion Week sale when it was still available.
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|32px|link=Brighten rock]]<br>Brighten rock x3
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|32px|link=Pink pearl]]<br>Pink pearl
}}*In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]].
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Steam versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75<br>Charm +62/65/68/71
|notes=Spell Reflection Chance 20%<br>Requires 14 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=200,000 Tokens / 5,500
|location=Token Exchange at [[Octagonia]]'s [[Casino]] (second act onward)
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 + [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 + [[File:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 + [[File:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Gear that Glitters''' contains the recipe for the shimmering dress. It is received as a reward for completing the quest "A Delayed Diploma" starting from the second act.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Vestido resplandeciente|es-meaning=Spanish for "resplendent dress".
|fr=Robe chatoyante|fr-meaning=French for "shimmering dress".
|de=Schimmerndes Kleid|de-meaning=German for "shimmering dress".
|it=Abito scintillante|it-meaning=Italian for "scintillating dress".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
DQIII Shimmering Dress.png|A female Mage from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the shimmering dress
Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Alena wearing the shimmering dress
DQIV Shimmering Dress.png|Meena wearing the shimmering dress
Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQotS Shimmering Dress.png|The shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
</gallery>
 
==Related items==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
*[[Mirror armour]]
*[[Mirror shield]]
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
 
[[es:Vestido Deslumbrante]]
[[fr:Robe chatoyante]]
 
==Reference==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armour]]
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