The Dress

Yvie gown from Bhldn. DISCONTINUED

Size 14 (slight alterations in straps and chest width, see notes)
Yvie
Style #34659193

Measurements from *original size listing on bhldn site*

Bust: 104cm (40.95 in) [[-- altered to about 38in]]
Natural waist: 89cm (35.0 in) [unaltered]
Length from center back to hem: 158cm (62.2 in) [unaltered]
Length from natural waist: 120cm (47.2 in) [unaltered]

From Anthropologie/Bhldn website: "Born in Ireland, raised in South Africa, and based out of London, Catherine Deane’s designs are inspired by her nomadic lifestyle, as well as her passion for Victorian-era craft techniques and exceptionally soft fabrications. Crafted from pale tearose tulle, this extravagantly embroidered gown features trickling floral artwork, a flattering column silhouette, and romantic sheer straps."

This dress has a STUNNING and delicate, sheer rose-toned floral lace overlay above an extremely comfortable soft ivory-toned polyester base. Beautiful shades of tea rose in this dress. Side zipper with 7 satin-covered buttons up side to cover up top part of zipper. Floor length. Adjustable (or removable) thin shoulder straps (under sheer overlay. Semi-structured bust/top (I wore with a strapless bra with a low back/spanx combo and was super comfortable.)

Professionally cleaned immediately after wedding. 2 tiny (1-2cm) wear spots in bottom of lace overlay on bottom hem (see photo) but because the dress has a rough edge, it could be trimmed or quickly hand repaired at home and would not be noticed at all.

Supremely comfortable! It was seriously a dream to wear. Very soft, comfortable and cool to the touch.
Comes with original BHLDN hanger and storage bag.

100% smoke-free home

Alterations

Sheer outer shoulder straps shortened slightly (fabric tucked and stitched, can easily be undone). Brought in slightly in ribcage area (I am about a 36C/38D). Waist unaltered (pretty open/unstructured sheath style).