REEM ACRA "IMRPRESSION" SIZE 4 For
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Designer: REEM ACRA
Style: Impression
Color: White Size: 4
My Measurements
Measurements were taken at the time of purchase to see what size should be ordered from Reem Acra. According to a Reem Acra size chart at the salon I fell in between the size 4 & size 6 catagory. I was mostly a size 4 in the bust & size 6 in the waist & hips. The salon decided to order the gown in a 4 since it is easier to let this gown out at the hips. By the time the wedding date arrived I had lost the 1" around the waist necessary to fit into the 4, but my hips had not really changed. Please see ALTERATIONS for a description of the atlerations done on this gown. My measurements at the time they were taken are below.
Bust: 34" Waist: 26.5" Hips: 37" Height: 5`4"
Height w/wedding shoe: 5` 6.5"
Shoe Heel: 3.5"
FABRIC: SILK FACED 60% silk 40% acetate
**because it is made of silk so it is not very, very bright white**
ALTERATIONS: SLIP TAKEN OUT
There is a built in slip that is located in between the wearer & the silk. Since it is on the inside of the dress the slip is very narrow at the hips. It had to be taken out barely a half an inch on the left & right to allow for it to slide over my hips without bunching at the waist& to allow me to sit comfortably. This alteration had no impact whatsoever on the actual gown.
BUSTLE: TRADITIONAL hooks added at the salon
TULLE:
There is a 3 layer piece of tulle that is located in between the rear of the slip & the rear of the dress. It helps give the train a little bit of structure.
DAMAGE:
There is none that is recognizable. The only "damage" keeping this gown from being labeled "MINT" would be a few beads missing. See below for details.
STAINS:
The cleaners did an excellent job of removing any "dirt" that was along the hemline from walking. There are NO stains of any sort on the dress.
SNAGS:
On the very inside of the hemline there are tiny snags created from the crystals on my shoes, but I have been told that can easily be taken care of. This is on the INSIDE of the hem. Not on the outside where it can be seen.
MISSING BEADS:
To my dismay I received the gown from the salon with a few missing beads. The salon told me that sometimes a few will fall off in transit, during fittings or during alterations. So only a few are missing, but as you can tell from the photos, you can hardly notice. I hardly even noticed - but I want to be completely honest about all aspects of the gown. If you are looking the dress over centimeter for centimeter you will find a few missing here & there. Since there is so much threadwork on the dress the missing beads are well disguised. Also, since there are so few missing, a seamstress could easily replace the beads.
Original Price Paid: $4300.00
**This dress has already been professionally cleaned. Is ready for immediate wear**
**The gown is currently being stored in a smoke-free & animal-free home**
If you would like more photos of this gown, please contact me with your email address so I can send you a shutterfly album.
I have reduced my reserve!
Designer: REEM ACRA
Style: Impression
Color: White Size: 4
My Measurements
Measurements were taken at the time of purchase to see what size should be ordered from Reem Acra. According to a Reem Acra size chart at the salon I fell in between the size 4 & size 6 catagory. I was mostly a size 4 in the bust & size 6 in the waist & hips. The salon decided to order the gown in a 4 since it is easier to let this gown out at the hips. By the time the wedding date arrived I had lost the 1" around the waist necessary to fit into the 4, but my hips had not really changed. Please see ALTERATIONS for a description of the atlerations done on this gown. My measurements at the time they were taken are below.
Bust: 34" Waist: 26.5" Hips: 37" Height: 5`4"
Height w/wedding shoe: 5` 6.5"
Shoe Heel: 3.5"
FABRIC: SILK FACED 60% silk 40% acetate
**because it is made of silk so it is not very, very bright white**
ALTERATIONS: SLIP TAKEN OUT
There is a built in slip that is located in between the wearer & the silk. Since it is on the inside of the dress the slip is very narrow at the hips. It had to be taken out barely a half an inch on the left & right to allow for it to slide over my hips without bunching at the waist& to allow me to sit comfortably. This alteration had no impact whatsoever on the actual gown.
BUSTLE: TRADITIONAL hooks added at the salon
TULLE:
There is a 3 layer piece of tulle that is located in between the rear of the slip & the rear of the dress. It helps give the train a little bit of structure.
DAMAGE:
There is none that is recognizable. The only "damage" keeping this gown from being labeled "MINT" would be a few beads missing. See below for details.
STAINS:
The cleaners did an excellent job of removing any "dirt" that was along the hemline from walking. There are NO stains of any sort on the dress.
SNAGS:
On the very inside of the hemline there are tiny snags created from the crystals on my shoes, but I have been told that can easily be taken care of. This is on the INSIDE of the hem. Not on the outside where it can be seen.
MISSING BEADS:
To my dismay I received the gown from the salon with a few missing beads. The salon told me that sometimes a few will fall off in transit, during fittings or during alterations. So only a few are missing, but as you can tell from the photos, you can hardly notice. I hardly even noticed - but I want to be completely honest about all aspects of the gown. If you are looking the dress over centimeter for centimeter you will find a few missing here & there. Since there is so much threadwork on the dress the missing beads are well disguised. Also, since there are so few missing, a seamstress could easily replace the beads.
Original Price Paid: $4300.00
**This dress has already been professionally cleaned. Is ready for immediate wear**
**The gown is currently being stored in a smoke-free & animal-free home**
If you would like more photos of this gown, please contact me with your email address so I can send you a shutterfly album.
I have reduced my reserve!
Posted by rhonda; updated 07/09/05
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Hi Rhonda,
I am interested in your dress. Will you e-mail me pictures? My address is sushilakat@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Sushila
I am interested in your dress. Will you e-mail me pictures? My address is sushilakat@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Sushila
Posted by sushila; updated 07/27/05
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This is a copy of an email I received from a Reem rep.
Dear Rhonda,
Thank you for your interest in Reem Acra. We are glad that you are satisfied with your beautiful “Impression” gown, which was from the 2003 season. The material percentages you listed are for the entire gown, including the slip, etc.
Good luck and best wishes.
The Reem Team
Mia Nathanson
Sales Department
Reem Acra Bridals
(212) 421-3200 ext. 24
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From a 2nd email...
Unfortunately, we cannot release style numbers, but the gorgeous gown “Impression” which you are interested in is from the 2003 collection.
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I called and asked her to clairify and she said the part of the gown the has the threadwork & beading is 100% silk. The percentages that I posted include the materials used for the slip, crinoline, etc.
Dear Rhonda,
Thank you for your interest in Reem Acra. We are glad that you are satisfied with your beautiful “Impression” gown, which was from the 2003 season. The material percentages you listed are for the entire gown, including the slip, etc.
Good luck and best wishes.
The Reem Team
Mia Nathanson
Sales Department
Reem Acra Bridals
(212) 421-3200 ext. 24
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From a 2nd email...
Unfortunately, we cannot release style numbers, but the gorgeous gown “Impression” which you are interested in is from the 2003 collection.
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I called and asked her to clairify and she said the part of the gown the has the threadwork & beading is 100% silk. The percentages that I posted include the materials used for the slip, crinoline, etc.
Posted by rhonda; updated 07/28/05
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Just sent the shutterfly album for you. They were updating their site so I think I may have sent 4 that were not working. The very last one went thru for sure.
Enjoy :)
Posted 07/28/05 by rhonda
Enjoy :)
Posted 07/28/05 by rhonda
Posted by rhonda; updated 07/28/05
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I am interested in this dress if it`s still available. Can you please send pics.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Posted by Tia; updated 07/28/05
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Hi Tia,
Do you have an email address where I can send the pics???
Rhonda
Do you have an email address where I can send the pics???
Rhonda
Posted by rhonda; updated 07/29/05
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Hi! Would you please send me pictures of the dress? How much are you selling the dress for? My e-mail address is HaboubaYH@yahoo.com Thank You!
Posted by Hiba; updated 07/29/05
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Hi Hiba,
Just sent the pictures and the information you requested. The pictures are in a shutterfly album for easy viewing.
Just sent the pictures and the information you requested. The pictures are in a shutterfly album for easy viewing.
Posted by rhonda; updated 07/30/05
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Hi, please send pictures. Also, what is your reserve price?Thanks!
Posted by Amy; updated 07/31/05