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BHLDN Hearst

AU$1,680 • Save 31%

  • US$1,595
  • -US$496
  • US$1,099 Total in USD

Size

Label: US 4
Approx (AU 8)
Street: US 4
Approx (AU 8)

Measurements

Height 170cm with shoes
Bust 88cm
Waist 68cm
Hips 95cm

Designer

Hearst

  • A-Line
  • V-Neck
  • V Back
  • Sleeveless
  • Floor Length

The Dress

This dress might be for you if:
- You are a size 4 and around 5'5 - 5'6 in height (if you want to wear low heels) or 5'3 and up (if you want high heels)
- Your dream dress is flowy and ethereal, and will photograph beautifully (movement, light...this dress is a photographer's dream)
- Your wedding is in a garden, on a beach, or elsewhere outside (it has a nature-vibe to it)
- You want to be COMFORTABLE on your wedding day (This was huge for me. And I was totally comfortable! Plus - you can eat all you want at your wedding...it's a very forgiving shape!)

About the dress: From the website - "Oversized floral appliques accent this gown's fitted bodice and float down the frothy A-line skirt, which extends into a slight train. A deep v-neckline, open back, and side cutouts reveal a bit of skin while two straps accentuate the waist." You can view pictures online at BHLDN (search the "Hearst" dress) if you want to see the photos on a model. Note: My dress is the IVORY/BLUSH color.

My husband and I opted for a destination wedding in Santorini, Greece, so the perfect dress for me was always going to be something ethereal and with movement. I had my eye on this dress the moment I saw it on BHLDN's website (note that it is sold by BHLDN as the "Hearst" dress and is also sold by Willowby under the name "Galatea" - they are the exact same thing). I went to see it at BHLDN and I tried on a few other dresses so they wouldn't feel left out, but I always knew this would be the one! Felt like a goddess in it, from the day I tried it on, to the multiple try-ons when hubby was at work, to the wedding day. It is so different from most dresses and I got a million compliments on it. It's hard to give it up, but I want someone else to have their princess moment (and hopefully for a slightly smaller price tag than I paid!).

Final note: This dress has not been cleaned and pressed, because it's made of tulle and it is going to wrinkle the moment it's placed inside a package for shipping. There are no stains on the dress. I did not have this dress steamed until the morning of my wedding because I knew it would wrinkle immediately.

I am open to fair pricing offers. I would rather sell it to someone than have it sit in my closet.

Alterations

I have a smaller chest (34 A) so the straps were shortened slightly, by about .5 inches. The dress has also been hemmed to accommodate a 5'5 - 5'6 person in low heels (1-2 inches), so if you are shorter you can wear this with higher heels. No matter your height, the gradual train in the back will still be on the ground no matter what shoes you wear! (There is a cloth loop built into the dress though so you can easily keep the train off the ground when dancing.) The bodice has not been altered. Note that the cost of alterations was $475, so if you are similar in height/measurement then you will likely get away with a perfect fit right away!!

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Details

  • Condition: Used
  • Dry Cleaned: No
  • Color family: Ivory
  • Fabric: Tulle
  • Year: 2019

Seller Kat

  • Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
  • Email verified
  • Last active 3 years ago

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BHLDN Hearst

AU$1,680 • Save 31%

  • US$1,595
  • -US$496
  • US$1,099 Total in USD
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