The fabric is so beautiful in real life, the beading so delicate. I spied it in John Lewis, it was shimmering under the shop lights. It’s by Phase Eight, a store very similar to Monsoon but, having tried on dresses in both stores, I’d argue that Phase Eight are far superior in terms of quality, they just need to expand their range a little.
I LOVE the vintage look of the dress, the gorgeous puddle train, the delicate cap sleeves and the way the beading catches the light and literally twinkles. I felt fabulous in it and I couldn’t stop smiling at my reflection in the mirror. It’s so slinky and glamorous! I never imagined I’d end up in a lace gown, which just proves you have to leave your preconceptions at the changing room door and try everything.
But the best bit, the icing on the wedding cake, has to be the price. The dress retails at £350, a bargain in its own right I’m sure you’ll agree, but I was feeling a little cheeky so I drew the sales assistant’s attention to a loose bead on the front of the gown (which my Mum could repair in the blink of an eye). She granted us a 10% discount! In the end I spent a mere £315 on a dress that I had budgeted £2k for!
Of course, it’s still the most expensive dress I’ve ever worn and I really do feel like a million dollars in it! And like I said, more money to spend on shoes (yup, I’ve bookmarked the Jimmy Choo website)!
Loveaudrey xxx
I absolutely love it! If I were to ever get married, I’d love a vintagey feel dress, and this is gorgeous! Also, what a great price! Is it off the peg, or do you need to get it altered at all? xx
It’s absolutely beautiful! x
It’s a perfect fit with heels. I was surprised as I’m usually on the skinny side for a highstreet size 8, all the dresses in Monsoon swamped me. It looks like it’s slightly too big at the back in the 2nd pic but I think it was just the way I was twisting my body, it honestly fits like it was made for me. No weight loss/gain between now and Jan 2012 allowed though! I’m so glad oyu like it!
xxx
LOVE IT! Just proves you dont need to spend a sick amount of money to look effortlessly classic and beautiful!!!! xxx
Stunningly beautiful! I love it. x
Oh this is beautiful I love it!, Such a great price too, You look beautiful xx
Love, love, love…oh, did I mention I LOVE it?! Franky this is SO you 🙂 You look beautiful, I’m in no doubt that on the day you will look breathtakingly beautiful! Mr LA is in for a treat 🙂 Even better is how much money you saved, can’t wait to see the shoes hun! Thank you for showing us 🙂 xxx
its beautiful and so lovely to see some photos of you! Looks similar in style to a Monique Lhuillier dress. Absolutely LOVE her wedding dresses…so classic and chic.
Love it, you look freakin’ amazing in it! I’m so glad I didn’t miss this post! xxx
You’re a vision. I too ended up with a dress that I had never imagined myself in, it was in a sample sale for £250! 🙂 Beautiful bargain wedding dresses ftw! xx
What a stunning dress, suits you perfectly. You look beautiful xxx
Absolutely stunning and is EXACTLY what I’d imagine you’d choose – very vintage looking but very now too. I love it and you are obviously happy with your choice in the pictures – you have that bridal hapiness oozing from you!! Love it xx
Beautiful, classy and chic! xx
It is a gorgeous dress, you’ll look absoutely beautiful on your wedding day x
Aww! You look stunning, I love it so much. Thank you for sharing it on here – I was so curious about it!
You look so so beautiful! What a lucky man he’ll feel with you walking down to him looking like that 🙂 xx
Wow, beautiful choice. You look amazing. x
You look stunning. Perfect dress! xx
Absolutely gorgeous – it’s perfect.x
Stunning! You make a very pretty bride 🙂 x
You look absolutely gorgeous hun! Mr LA is one lucky chap! 🙂 Still looking for my perfect dress…I’m planning on hitting the January sales to see what I can find! 🙂
xxx
Very elegant. You look beautiful.
it is breath taking!! you look beautiful. I cant believe what a steal that is! i think your mr. la will be very happy with it. 🙂
oh my goodness, you are going to blow that man away on your wedding day – it’s perfect!
Ohhh so gorgeous! x
Oh my it’s beautiful! You look gorgeous!
E x
Wow! It is utterly stunning and it looks like it cost £2k, i was very surprised when you revealed the price. You are going to be a beautiful bride, how exciting!! xx
Thank you, thank you, thank you ladies for all your incredibly kind words. I’m SO glad you all approve!! I am totally head over heels in love with it and it really means alot to me to know that you like it too!
I can’t wait to put the finishing touches to the outfit..shoes, veil jewellery! It’s so much fun and I LOVE that I can share it all with you!
xxx