The Dress

BHLDN description: "Long sleeves with subtle volume and a plunging neckline strike the perfect balance between bohemian romance and sultry edge. Scattered floral appliques add a feminine finish to this easygoing gown.

-We recommend pairing this gown with a veil in ivory.
-Polyester; polyester lining
-Maxi length gown
-Back zipper
-Deep-v neckline
-Long full sleeves
-Side slit"

My description: I tried on a number of dresses and as soon as I tried this on, I knew it was the one! Gorgeous dress that both looks and feels amazing–it flows beautifully when dancing, the sleeves are elegant but not too heavy, and the plunging neckline is lovely (without being *too* revealing). It's fitted at the bust and waist but loose at the hips–I felt like I could move in this dress and it really highlights your figure without being uncomfortable or overly restrictive. I also love the details to this dress like the gorgeous beading and elegant side slit in the skirt that make it flow really well and look amazing, especially when walking down the aisle and dancing!

Excellent condition: I wore this dress for only several hours and took extremely good care of it. I had it hand cleaned (not dry cleaned, as this can be harsher on fabrics and I wanted to avoid the use of any chemical preservative). It has no visible stains or other flaws that I can see. It comes in the original garment bag and box.

Sizing: It's a US size 6–I sized up one size according to the website instructions and it fit perfectly. For further photos of the dress and information on its manufacturing, see the Anthropologie website listing: https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/bhldn-nassau-long-sleeve-deep-v-embroidered-side-slit-wedding-gown?color=011&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

Alterations

Original dress length was 62.5"–the dress was taken up by 3" at the waist by a professional wedding seamstress to shorten the dress slightly. She also sewed the skirt slit a little further down (~2.5") as the dress length was taken up at the waist seam so that the slit is a length that's cute, but not too revealing.

I am 5'7" (172 cm) and wore 3" heels for my wedding, so that the dress would be 1" off the ground for a backyard wedding.