I was trying to find a gown that was not overly extravagent but still feminine and pretty. I also really hoped I could find something that was comfortable and that I didn't feel stuffed into. I had tried on a ton of dresses and really felt like there was no dress for me.
I finally ended up at BHLDN in Philadelphia and when I tried on the Mina gown, and I knew I had found it - it was elegant and surprisingly crazy comfortable! I could move so easily in it, it's like wearing a wedding gown made out of your comfiest pajamas.
There are just so many details that really make it a beautiful dress: The scalloped edges of the halter and the bottom, the beautiful, delicate floral lace overlay, even the ties of the halter have crystal beads at the ends.
Here is the description from the BHLDN site ( "With a stunning silhouette, a daring neckline, a sheer back, and allover delicate lace, this dress was made to steal the show. Be the embodiment of grace with this Tadashi Shoji gem."
I am 5'4" and around 110 lbs, and this gown is size 00. I wore 2 inch heels and this made it exactly floor length. It has a side zipper, but the dress itself has a lot of stretch so there's no problem putting it on by yourself.
Size 00 measurements are here:
SIZE 00
BUST 32.5"
NATURAL WAIST 26.5"
HIP 36.5"
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER TO HEM (FRONT) 57.8"