The Dress

Before I started my dress search, I always had my eye on a Berta. The designs are perfect parts unique and saucy with a modern twist on a classic. This Berta was my DREAM. The second I tried it on, I knew it was the one. I felt incredible; comfortable and confident. The gown is a strapless sweetheart, with a fitted, structured, boned and embellished bodice flowing down into four layers of tulle, featuring a saucy leg split. Depending on the brand/make, I am generally a size 6-8 (XS-S). I found Berta runs small and while this gown is labelled a 40 (10/M), it’s more like a 38 (8/S). The bodice has been altered and cinched to fit like a glove so is more a size 7. The fine tulle does have minor tears through the layers as a result of wear and tear throughout the wedding day/night which cannot be seen when wearing due to the number of layers. A seamstress could be engaged to rectify the tears, but I sought advice and was told it’s not worth the money given the minor tears are hidden/invisible to the eye. The gown has been professionally dry cleaned, but would require steaming to soften and straighten out the layers of tulle before wearing. The only reason I’m selling my gown is because I want someone to feel as special as I did on their big day who might not have budgeted the money to buy a new Berta, particularly in trying to plan a wedding in the wake of a pandemic. Also, what if I never have a daughter and hold on to a dress for years for nothing!

Alterations

As above, the bodice has been altered and cinched to hug my waist and bust. The length was shortened from “factory” to suit my 161cm height with 100mm shoes.