Who loves Black Halo Dresses?

[Ladyee Boutique]

i feel like $300+ for poly blend is pretty crappy IMO. the fit is great though. the wholesale prices on these dresses is $150-$170 so the retail markup is pretty big.

Karta dresses are 100% polyester and people love them. They also sell in the same price range as BH. So it's really a matter of choice and opinion.

Roland Mouret dresses are in the $2k and $3k price range and the majority of the dresses are acetate/silk or wool blends. They are exquisite none the less.

BH dresses are just well made period, they fit like a dream and despite all the copies out there (you can get a $79 copy at Zara), they can't seem to duplicate the construction of the BH dresses.


Retailers have a lot of expenses that come with operating their stores, hence the markups etc.

 

[December_25th]

You can always get a size 6 and get it tailored to fit you perfectly. I do this all the time, just make sure you take the dresss to a proper dress maker, so it's perfect.

The attached photos show a model in a size two black halo dress. Her waist size is 25.

Thanks Ladyee and Hanne for your input! I considered getting a size 6 and getting it altered but didn't know whether it was worth the cost of alterations. We'll see about the whole thing.

 

[adorefaith]

this is probably a very silly question so pardon my ignorance...but what is the definition of a black halo dress? . is it a brand? a style?..i've just never heard of it before..

 

[Hanne]

it's a label/brand adore

 

[adorefaith]

thanks Hanne!.

 

[Ladyee Boutique]

Thanks Ladyee and Hanne for your input! I considered getting a size 6 and getting it altered but didn't know whether it was worth the cost of alterations. We'll see about the whole thing.

My pleasure dear! Happy to help anytime.

 

[jesspgh]

I love the look of many of the black halo dresses but I have only tried on one. I bought the Jackie O in amber from revolve. The blend I got (called prada twill) is really forgiving and stretchy and I think the size varies depending on the fabric used.

 

[Deborah]

I like this one from asos.com

It's silk as well, but tis still waaaay out of my price range.

 

[justlooking]

thanks Hanne!.

you can find it Roby Ingham at the MLC centre in sydney

 

[LibertyRose]

I just got a Black Halo dress (the "Rita" sheath) and liked it much more than I thought I would. For those who are wondering about the sizing, it fits true to size, but I think the cut is more flattering for women who are apple-shaped (fuller on top) or pencil-shaped because of how fitted the skirts tend to be. I am pear-shaped, so the bottom half of the dress fit me but I have to take the top in. If you look at the model, you can see that the dress really accentuated her bottom half also.

picture source: my own pic & RevolveClothing.com

 

[Ladyee Boutique]

I just got a Black Halo dress (the "Rita" sheath) and liked it much more than I thought I would. For those who are wondering about the sizing, it fits true to size, but I think the cut is more flattering for women who are apple-shaped (fuller on top) or pencil-shaped because of how fitted the skirts tend to be. I am pear-shaped, so the bottom half of the dress fit me but I have to take the top in. If you look at the model, you can see that the dress really accentuated her bottom half also.





picture source: my own pic & RevolveClothing.com

The Rita sheath looks fabulous on you LibertyRose and you're so spot on about the sizing. I also have the Rita sheath and I love it. I especially love the detail on the back. Congrats on your dress and wear it in good health.