The Dress

This is the description from the BHLDN website (http://www.bhldn.com/shop-the-bride-wedding-dresses/odessa-gown/productoptionids/fbcaeb8b-b90b-4e9a-9313-32da085940dd)

An elegant combination of crepe and romantic lace, Badgley Mischka’s silhouette-skimming gown steals the ceremony with its open, circle cutout back. Back zip with hook-and-eye closure. Polyester, spandex, nylon; polyester lining. Dry clean. Imported.
Can be shortened; using an experienced bridal tailor is recommended
Falls 46 from natural waist
Gown has a subtle train
All gowns require an additional shipping charge of $15
See fit guide for detailed sizing information
We recommend pairing this gown with a veil in Ivory to match the lace or Candlelight to match the gown's fabric

I originally ordered a US size 4, which is equivalent to NZ size 8, but definitely could have gone with the 2 (NZ 6), so I got it altered by a professional bridal alterer to what would have probably been a size 2. She sewed bust cups in so that I would not have to worry about bridal lingerie. She also put darts in the front and back so that the bust fit snug and sewed the side seams in bit. It fit me perfectly. My sizes were:hip (33in/83cm), waist (26 in/66cm), bust (33.5in/85cm).

The dress has been dry-cleaned as well and looked unused. No flaws on it at all.