Not to be one of those influencers who says " I got so many questions about ...", but I actually do get quite a few DMs with questions about Hill House Nap Dress sizing, shopping etc. I thought I could write up a big post that would always be live on the blog so anyone could easily reference it! Also this is not sponsored or anything, but maybe one day I can work with my dream brand :) If there is ever a question that is not answered here, please send me a DM and I will answer you and add it to this post!
I own and wear a lot of Nap Dresses. I love this brand and love the founder and creator, Nell Diamond. I think she has such an incredible mission of HHH and for the fashion world. I even have their bedding, which was the first product/category HHH ever launched.
What size do you wear in the Ellie? -- I wear a small or x-small in the Ellie. All of my Ellie's are smalls except for one and I will explain why. This spring, HHH did a re-vamp of the Ellie: they made the smocking longer, added pockets, enforced the elastic and made the length of the dress a bit longer. When the "new" nap dress came out, I got my usual size small in the Ellie. It fits fine, but the smocking was not as tight as my other dresses. So for the next drop, I went with the x-small. I like that the smocking is tighter with sizing down, but I think my best size would be between the x-small and the small, lol. So o
What is a good dress pattern to start with? -- The most classic and OG pattern is the Blue Botanical print. I think this is one of the first ever HHH prints- it is such a classic blue and white pattern. It will be one you will have forever. Every drop has something fun and new, but the blue botanical is just a classic favorite :)
How do you wash your dresses? -- I wash all my HHH dresses on the gentle/hand wash/delicate cycle in cold water. Then I either hang to dry or put them in the dryer on low for 10 minutes before taking it out to hang dry the rest of the way. I try to only wash them when they need it because I want to try to keep the shape with minimal care.
Does the elastic hold up? -- Yes, the elastic does hold up, but I only try and wash my dresses when it is absolutely time. I do not hang them from the straps when it is wet and heavy. I think the elastic does hold up if you wash it more often, but I would be careful with how you wash the dresses then. I love that the updated dresses have pockets, but try not to weigh them down with phones, wallets, etc. just to be sure to not overly stretch the elastic.
Best way to shop the drop? -- This is a BIG question I get because everyone wants to get their hands on the latest drop! A few days before the drop, update your HHH account on the website- add your current shipping address and card info if you feel comfortable with it. Drops are usually at 12 Eastern, so I like to open the website and log into my account about 15 minutes before noon. Then I continually refresh the page until I am in. HHH will drop a line sheet with the new collection a week or more before the drop and you should take a good look and plan your buy so you can go to the exact pieces when they drop. If you know what you want, you can easily find it, add to cart and purchase. if you want multiple pieces, I might purchase them separately so they do not sell out before you get a chance to check out.
*Where can you find news of the newest drop? -- This almost exclusively shared on the HHH Instagram account first. A few days after they announce it on IG, they usually have an email blast to email subscribers- so I would follow them on IG AND be an email subscriber so you never miss any announcement.
What is your favorite non-Ellie dress? -- I only have one non-Ellie dress, but it is beautiful and is my favorite dress that is not an Ellie or like style from another brand. It is the new Daphne style. The bodice is fitted, the back has smocking and it has a side zipper, and the skirt just flows out and is so stunning. I also have bedding, and it is divine. I cannot recommend the bedding enough!
Does Hill House have sales? -- They usually have one sale in the late fall. Styles and patterns from previous collections are usually marked down- I got a dress for $50 last year! Bedding, accessories, clothing and kids are usually part of this sale!
Comments
Post a Comment