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Karen Willis Holmes Blake bodice & Prea skirt

US$780 • Save 76%

  • AU$5,000
  • -AU$3,800
  • AU$1,200 Total in AUD

Size

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

Blake bodice & Prea skirt

  • Fit & Flare
  • Sweetheart
  • Low Back
  • Strapless
  • Floor Length

The Dress

This dress was a dream to wear on my wedding day. I felt amazing in it and would love for someone else to have the same experience I had with it.

My body type Vs the dress: I have had this dress altered to fit my body so I would encourage those with a similar shape to consider the dress. Originally the dress was exceptionally long at the front. I am 161cm and even with a 9cm platform heel I still needed the dress to be taken up. The lady who did my alterations kept the dress’ divine length so that the dress was still floor length at the front, but made sure I didn’t have to lift it up at the front when I was walking. This made my movements on the day so much easier. The dramatic and lengthy train was kept as is. My top half is quite petite. I have a small chest, shoulders, arms and waist however I have curves through my hips and bottom.

Fabric: The fabric is a thick satin which gave me a flattering silhouette that I wanted. This gown is of the highest quality.

Dress size: The dress is a Size 6-8 and you are welcome to try it on.

Bodice- The bodice has simple and delicate details on the cups with refined panels running down the dress to compliment and elongate my figure. The boning through the bodice is brilliant and supports the dress effortlessly. The dress held me perfectly on the day with no bra needed. I wore silicon covers that I purchased from Myer. I am normally a B cup. The dress has a delicate set of buttons at the back of the bodice followed by a hidden zip on the inside of the dress for easy wearing.

The drop- The drop of the dress is breathtaking. The fabric generously held me around my hips and fanned out in such a gentle and glamourous way. The panels on the fabric allow people’s eyes to follow the stunning shape of the dress down to the floor.

Bustle: A gorgeous bustle has been created for the back of the dress which allowed me to stay in the dress and dance whilst at the reception. My dress alterations lady spent an excessive amount of time making the bustle was simple for my bridesmaids to use and that it also didn’t take away any charm from the dress.

Belt: The dress is finished with a beautiful Diamanté embellished belt (removable). It is truly stunning and absolutely completes the dress.

Peplum: The dress comes with a magnificent peplum made separately to wear with the gown. I am not tall (161cm) so I decided not to wear it on the day. However the addition is beautiful and does look amazing when worn with the dress.

Veil: I am also including my stunning veil with the dress as it complimented the dress so much. This is a custom made, two tier, cathedral length veil. It has a gentle sparkle through the fabric but this doesn't take away from the dress, as it is see-through.

Professionally dry cleaned with original bag: I have had the dress professionally dry cleaned and kept in original bag with the certificate of authenticity from Karen Willis Holmes. I have also kept the receipt from the dry cleaners.

The only condition I have with trying on the dress is strictly no fake tan, as the dress has been professionally dry cleaned. I am more than happy send more photos of the dress.

Alterations

ALTERATIONS

I chose to have addition length added to my train, this was added to the dress when it was designed by Karen Willis Holmes. I then had the dress altered by an independent Fashion Designer with decades of experience both in Australia and internationally. She spent a great deal of time perfecting the fit and knows the dress exceptionally well.

I would be more than happy to pass on and recommend her skills. I found that she will gave my dress more attention and consideration compared to Karen Willis Holmes. I had multiple dress fittings which were free compared to $100 p/hr at KWH . Her pricing and attention to detail is incomparable to theirs. She is based in Melbourne.

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Details

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

Seller Bridget

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Email verified
  • Last active 64 weeks ago

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Karen Willis Holmes Blake bodice & Prea skirt

US$780 • Save 76%

  • AU$5,000
  • -AU$3,800
  • AU$1,200 Total in AUD
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