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What can I say about this dream of a dress? Ines di Santo's Chiara is truly a dress that makes you feel so beautiful in a way that no other dress (or the very many that I tried on) could do. When I first went to look at dresses, I had something completely different in mind. I never wanted a mermaid cut and was set on something chiffon-based, lyrical and beautifully bohemian. My dress consultant listened to what I wanted. She studied my lookbook of printouts that were all simple, A-line, basic but minimally gorgeous. Then she brought back a few dresses for me to try on. I looked at the Chiara and hesitated - it wasn't "me" at all, not what I had envisioned or expected - but my mom and grandma encouraged me to just give it a shot. I put on the dress. My consultant clipped it in the back and adjusted it in all the right places. And then... I felt the soft, slimming sihouette around my waist, I looked in the mirror, I studied my mom, grandma and mother-in-law and the easy-flowing teary-eyed smiles on their faces. And that was it, I knew that no other dress could quite compare. This dress made me feel so beautiful, glamorous and one-of-a-kind on my wedding day. I got so many complements on it, in the form of - "I know you're always supposed to say this, but... your dress is really unbelievable" - "That dress...You're the most beautiful bride I've ever seen" - "I know fashion, and I know what I'm talking about... and this dress is really incredible" - one of the groomsmen even said, "I never like wedding dresses, but this one... this one..." (hand motioning a thumbs up). I hope that you find the dress of your dreams, and please reach out if you think this dress might be it. I very highly recommend it and I'm so happy to answer any questions you might have, and /or schedule a trial if you're in the NYC / NJ area! Also, check out the runway view of the dress here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csdJCH6cHeo