The Dress

Hello, Brides! I'm Ann. I'm selling the sexy and stunning dress I wore at my wedding on December 29, 2007.

This blog has been created to provide as much information as possible to the new owner of my Monique Lhuillier Amelie style wedding dress. I bought this dress, which at $8000 was way out of my price range, with the intention of selling it after the wedding - therefore, I was extremely careful with every step that day!

Before I bought my dress in the flagship ML store in Beverly Hills, I searched online for used dresses as was disappointed by the lack of photos and information for the prospective buyer. Even a used designer dress is not cheap, and you want to know every little detail before you drop thousands of dollars on the dress of your dreams.

If this blog is still available for reading, you may assume the dress is still for sale. Here you will find photos, measurements, and everything you need to help you feel 100% confident in your purchase. If you still have more questions, feel free to contact me at LhuillierDress@gmail.com.

Scroll down to see the following:
1. Photos of the Dress
2. About the Dress
3. Measurements and Receipt
4. Purchasing the Dress

I hope you enjoy learning about this beeeauuuuutiful dress! I received countless compliments on my wedding day and you will too.

1. PHOTOS OF THE DRESS

Here's the Lhuillier dress I first fell in love with in a magazine. This is NOT the dress I bought, but it was the style I knew I was looking for.















I went into the store and the dress in the magazine looked not-so-hot on me. Then I tried on the Amelie dress and HAD to have it. Here's the Amelie dress I purchased and custom-added a halter to (you could very easily remove the halter and make the dress strapless once again if you wish).
















Here are a few professional photos of the dress on the day of the wedding.



































The rest of the photos you'll see here are snapshots taken by friends and family, so you'll get an honest look at how the dress looks on a regular, kinda curvy gal like me... and maybe you?

Some full-length photos:
























This dress is light, and comfortable to sit, squat, and move around in. Plus, I never felt self-conscious about my stomach while sitting, because the boning forces you to sit with good posture! It's flattering from every angle.














































Details of the front:



























Last, but not least, the beautiful back of the dress...






























2. ABOUT THE DRESS
The dress is from the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2007 Collection. The lace is an ivory color, and the satin underlay is a cappuccino color.

When I tried the Amelie dress on in the store it made my friends ooh and ahh, with its Old Hollywood look and the form-fitting bodice. I loved it instantly, but I was a little bored with the strapless style (which, seemingly, ALL brides wear). Every bride wants to look uniquely ravishing on her wedding day. Also, I'm big-busted and didn't want to have to be lifting the dress all night. The saleslady said they could order an extra belt for the dress and make it into the halter, so it would match. I knew that with the halter, it would be my dream dress!

A lot of angst went into the purchase of the dress - it was very expensive, but it was also perfect. I searched high and low for a used Amelie dress online - Craigslist and eBay - to no avail. I was facing the deadline for placing the order, so I decided I would buy the dress, take the very best care of it on my wedding day, and sell it to someone in my position after the wedding.

The dress in in excellent condition. It has been professionally dry cleaned and preserved, and I took it out of the preservation box only once to inspect every nook and cranny. There are no holes, stains, or tears, and the cleaners did a perfect job of removing any sign of wear, so it truly looks as good as when I first took it home from the store!

It will be shipped to you in this box:
The dress is located in Los Angeles (Santa Monica, to be exact). If you are local and want to pick up the dress in person, I'm sure we can work something out.

3. MEASUREMENTS AND RECEIPT
The dress is a size 10 (typically the sample size you try on in bridal dresses). I am a street size 8 or 10, and wear a bra size 34D.

The dress was altered with a halter that hooks behind the neck, so it can be lengthened or shortened as needed. The dress itself was taken in a little from the bust through the waist, so it had more of a snug fit and pushed up the boobs!

My measurements while wearing my Magic Bodysuit under the dress:
Height: 5'5" (plus one inch heels)
Bust: 38.5
Waist: 29.5
Hips: 40

STORE RECEIPT:

4. PURCHASING THE DRESS
I am selling the gorgeous dress for $4000, which is 50% off retail. Purchaser pays postage and insurance.

Keep in mind that if you were only planning on spending $1-3000 on your dress, you can also resell the dress after your wedding and make back some of your expenses.

I suggest you try the Amelie style dress in the Monique Lhuillier store or at a boutique if you are able.

I will accept payment via Paypal, or cash if you are picking it up in person. Absolutely no checks.

If you are ready to purchase the dress, please email me at LhuillierDress@gmail.com to make arrangements.

Be a knockout on your wedding day!
Hundreds of photos later, it was worth it to have a show-stopping dress.

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