“She’s got some brilliant ideas to share with you about the re-wearing, repurposing and repeating of your outfits, both for the wedding, before and after.”
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“Weddings are believed to be one of the top most stressful life events. And yet, society has a lack of empathy and a surplus of criticism for how we navigate this time.”
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“Hillary is completely brilliant and her work is stunning, and she leads her business with her heart and her values, and it’s beautiful to witness.”
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“There is a misconception that garments like this are uncomfortable or designed for one body type. Many of them are. When you are forced to cram into a mold that was not created for your measurements it can feel suffocating and distracting.”
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There’s no place like New York City. This city isn’t just a huge part of my heart, it’s a part of the soul of Hilandel.
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“Hilandel has been named one of “The Best Non-Traditional Wedding Dresses of 2023”
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This enables me to think deeply about, create, and see things that I wouldn’t have if left up to my own devices.
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You don’t have to love every part of your body to respect it; you don’t have to love every part of your body to accept it.
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“Hillary was truly the fairy godmother of my dreams!”
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Another benefit of a custom dress is that it alleviates the need for brides to conform into a standard design template.
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“She enthusiastically listened to my rant about dresses, sketching while I talked; when I finished she turned her paper around and there on her sketchpad was my dream dress.”
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“Hillary’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, she has seen overwhelming support and the story was picked up by Today Show’s online style section.”
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“Hillary has never been one to sit on the sidelines when it comes to responding to a call to action. ”
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“If you need suggestions on what to wear with your new special skirt, we are excited to being you some style notes from Hilandel founder Hillary Anne O’Dell”
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“This garment is made to measure; ensuring these measurements are accurate is key. “
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“This is something I would have worn 10 years ago; it’s something I’ll be happy to have in my closet 10 years from now.”
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“The first piece of public notoriety for Hilandel’s custom bridal designs.”
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“I am so grateful for her work ethic and talent!”
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