| Well, like just about everybody, I was a bit concerned about ordering online. I have heard horror stories from others! After lots of research, I went for this dress as a 'trial run' for my wedding in November. As I was going on a cruise at the end of April, I had a good excuse for a new gown! I ordered and paid for the dress. The dress was shipped on the estimated date and arrived on the estimated delivery date. It was fantastic tracking the package across the globe!
I had heard of other dresses being charged extra from UK customs on entry to the UK and was prepared for that. But the dress was delivered by the courier company without any extra charge. I guess I was just lucky this time!
I am plus size, but the box it was delivered in was tiny 😉Given it had been packed up for days, it just needed a shake and a hanger and was good to go. In fact I packed it up in its little bag and took it on holiday as it had arrived to me. Again, no pressing needed, so great for travelling.
Now for the dress. I am stunned by how beautiful it is. It is SO well made. The zip can be a little sticky, but there is a lot going on around it. It never got stuck, was just a little stubborn. The fabric is sheer and elegant, the lining is quite a heavy grade, so drapes beautifully. I ordered a 20w fully expecting to have to have it altered. My waist is out of proportion to my bust and hips, so I ordered for that. In the end, I didn't need to have it altered. I did choose to wear a bra with it, but it was an enhancer, just to make me feel better lol. I am 5'7 and with heels on I could walk without tripping over. I had to hitch it up slightly to walk upstairs, but for me it was perfect.
I love the detail on the shoulder. The flowers are so well made and compliment the dress perfectly. I also felt 'safe' having an off the shoulder as opposed to a strapless, no pulling up as the night wares on!
I can't tell you how often I was stopped and was complimented on the dress. I felt like the Queen!
So now, I have to trawl through all these beautiful dresses again to find the perfect one for my wedding. But I am safe in the knowledge that WHATEVER I choose, it will be well made, gorgeous and perfect for my big day!
I apologise by the way for the terrible photograph. I'll try and put a better one up at some point. It was very important for me when looking for the dress that i saw 'real' sized people wearing them. I just wanted you to see what it sort of looked like on me.
10/10 Light In The Box... I can't wait to start shopping with you again. |
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