Karen sold her wedding dress on Stillwhite

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Great website for dresses, I've had lots of people contact me about my dress and it finally went to a beautiful lady (who was exactly my size when we met) and I am so happy we will share the same dress and she will make new happy memories with it. so a great platform for this, thanks!
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Karen, London
5 years ago

Vera Wang VW351178

AU$970 • Save 47%

  • £950
  • -£450
  • £500 Total in GBP

Size

Label: UK 8
Approx (AU 8)
Street: UK 8
Approx (AU 8)
Tip: Contact the seller for measurements to ensure a perfect fit!

Designer

VW351178

  • Ballgown
  • Curve
  • Low Back
  • Strapless
  • Floor Length

The Dress

White by Vera Wang Textured Organza Wedding Dress (Ivory, Size 8 UK)
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As on website (see link at bottom) - this is indeed a beautiful textured wedding dress. The fabric is organza and it is a loverly material - with just the right amount of texture while still giving the dress a smooth look. This dress has a lot of layered character - the neckline is just wonderful and it wasn't until I tried on this dress that I thought in fact, it was even better than a sweetheart necklace. The layered character of this dress is so subtle and the softness of the split front overlay is just divine, giving you this soft and very beautiful bridal look without looking too over the top, but still giving the presence you want on your big day. The bodice at the back is also decorated with white buttons which still gives the dress a classic feel, which is contrasted with the fabric and the layering which is very current, both combined to give an overall timeless feel. I had a wonderful day with this dress and the guests just loved the subtlety and fluffiness of the dress - organza is such a unique fabric to wear and just something different from the normal silk and lace dresses so worth considering if this is something that appeals to you!

This is a dress by Vera Wang for David's bridal and currently on sale at £950. I am wearing the Vera Wang belt with the dress (this was tied on the dress, as it is detachable I have not included it with the dress) so if you would like to add your own embellishments (own belt or diamond additions), that is perfectly possible to put your own personal touch to the dress.

I am selling this dress - I love it so much but my hubby and I would like to contribute towards are travel plans so we hope we can recuperate the costs of this dress and add it to our travel fund!

The important bit of information: I am 5"3; the dress has been altered to allow for 3" heels. The dress has also had bustles added in so you can hook the dress up for the evening or for your first dance - both looks (down and bustled up) are gorgeous and very fun to change as you progress throughout the day. Nothing else has been altered or added on the dress so if you are looking for a size 8 dress but need minor alterations to fit your shape, this would be a good candidate.

The dress has been professionally dry cleaned by bridal wear specialists and the dress is packaged in a box with acid free wrapping - so you would receive it pretty much as new (and once loved). I never properly anticipated the additional costs beyond the dress purchase (alterations + professional bridal dry cleaning) that if you are looking for a great dress to feel special for a day, but want the dress to be an efficient purchase so you can reserve money for other bits of the wedding (e.g. honeymoon fund, bar tab for guests, make up/hair artist, for the photographer to say longer, videographer, your shoes, wedding bands....etc) then do consider this dress!

It wasn't until now I really appreciate that while it is important to choose *the* dress, but also important to be comfortable with the amount of money you want to part with. Wedding costs tend to go over for most (it did for us!), and if I knew this website existed I think I would've bought a used dress that is already altered and clean which would have simplified the process and far fewer wedding dress runs!

Link to the dress (US website)
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_white-by-vera-wang-textured-organza-wedding-dress-vw351178_white-by-vera-wang

Dress corrected for 5"3 wearing 3" heels
A total of 13 bustles have been added in 3 layers (3 + 3 + 7 on the top layer) to give maximal volume when buttoned up for the evening - so perfect if you want go have another look, and / or if you are going for hair restyle! Also, more importantly, the bustles will allow you to reduce the train for that all important first dance.

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Details

  • Condition: Used
  • Dry Cleaned: Yes
  • Color family: Ivory
  • Fabric: Organza
  • Year: 2016

Seller Karen

  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
  • Email verified
  • Last active 5 years ago

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Vera Wang VW351178

AU$970 • Save 47%

  • £950
  • -£450
  • £500 Total in GBP
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