Heather Dubrow’s Season 19 RHOC Reunion Dress Cost Just $60!
Heather Dubrow chose a budget-friendly dress for the Real Housewives of Orange County season 19 reunion.
During a Monday, November 3 episode of her iHeartRadio’s “Between Us” podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband Terry Dubrow, Heather revealed the cost of her reunion attire.
“There’s been a lot of buzz about the reunion dresses,” Heather remarked. “You’re going to love this, and I’ll explain why.”
She then asked Terry if he knew “how much [her] reunion dresses typically cost,” to which he guessed, “$10,000?”
Heather replied with a “no,” prompting him to guess if she was spending up to “$20,000” on her outfit.
She explained that “generally, a dress for the reunion” usually costs “somewhere between $3,000 to $7,000.”
“Now, ask me how much I spent this year,” Heather teased Terry, revealing she only spent $59.99.
He enthusiastically responded, “This is going to be my favorite dress. I love it. Already, I love it. I think this should be your budget from now on.” She then explained that she was recording the podcast episode prior to the dress’s reveal on Bravo.
“I’m really curious to see if people will love it or hate it,” she expressed. “I was shown a mood board of colors and styles, but I just didn’t find anything I adored.” After searching, Heather decided to check out Amazon and “ordered a variety of dresses to try on.”
“I was really taken by the color of this particular dress,” she enthused. “It was a stunning, saturated burgundy. I really liked the neckline too—I’d be able to wear a regular bra since nine times out of ten, I end up in a strapless bra that slips down after two and a half hours, causing discomfort.”
She added: “I tried on this dress and thought, ‘This color is fantastic. I can wear a regular bra. It looks great—why should I spend a fortune?’”
Heather also mentioned that many designer options she explored “honestly didn’t look any better.”
Terry then inquired if the network approved of her dress, to which Heather replied, “They thought it was fantastic.”
She revealed that she kept the dress’s cost a secret until after filming the reunion. “I did hear whispers that someone might have commented on how inexpensive my dress was,” she said.
“It’s all in how you wear it. I love pairing a Zara dress with a Chanel belt,” she continued. “I could have chosen anything, but this is the dress I liked. I could have spent $10,000, but I felt it looked fantastic.”
One element she wished to adjust was the silhouette. “I would have preferred to have the side tailored slightly and the ruching tucked down a bit to enhance the look.” Heather admitted she enjoys shopping at various stores, covering different budgets—including Zara, H&M, and Chanel.
“You looked stunning,” Terry complimented his wife.
On October 28, Bravo unveiled the reunion outfits of all cast members. Heather donned a deep red dress featuring a V-neck, a fitted waist with ruching details, and a thigh-high slit. She paired the dress with accessories from her collection, including gold Gianvito Rossi sandals and delicate bracelets and necklaces from Van Cleef, Cartier, and Martin Katz.
For her glam, Heather opted for smoky eyes, bronzed cheeks, and pink lips, all thanks to makeup artist Ashley Bello. Her hair, styled by Scott King, was parted to the side and worn in large, voluminous curls.
Backstage, she shared with The Daily Dish that she felt “excited” about her appearance.
“I’m wearing this really pretty, burgundy dress, and I love its lines and color,” she noted. “For the reunion, I aim for classic Heather, and I think we’ve achieved that.” She also mentioned that her inspiration for her ensemble was “Classic HD.”
