The Dress

(Was originally strapless- can have lace straps unpicked 😊👍🏻)

Essense of Australia Dress

Try ons welcome - based in High Wycombe HP10

Size 10 on bodice, 10-12 on hips

(RRP: £1,449, Alterations £750+)

I bought this incredible dress from a boutique in Beaconsfield.

This dress features ivory lace and tulle with pale mink underlay. It makes the lace stand out beautifully as you can see in the photos. 😍

It has a beautiful chapel train, which can be bustled up for dancing!

The fit gives a flattering and feminine silhouette. The bodice has boning to hold you in nicely, with built in bra cups for added support.

The back fastens with a zip and then looped buttons.

Hips were extended and bodice taken in, as well as a bustle for the train to be picked up. The measurements noted are after alterations:

Size 10-12
Height: 178cm
Bust: 89cm
Waist: 69cm
Hips: 102cm

I had lace straps added which rest on the shoulders and go to a V at the back and extra lace on the centre of the sweetheart neckline, as I wanted it more modest. Straps can be unpicked with alterations if desired.

I wore this dress with flats and I am 5 ft 10.

The dress was professionally dry cleaned after the wedding and tried on twice since by a potential buyer and myself for an anniversary.

Only small signs of wear - a few minor stains/fraying up close in areas - hardly noticeable. The hook and eye fastening inside the dress also needs fixing as the eye has come off. An easy fix 😊👍🏻

An absolutely stunning dress with a lot of potential with further alterations.

I really hope this goes to a good home 😊❤️

If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact me ❤️

Alterations

Hips were extended and bodice taken in, as well as a bustle for the train to be picked up. Measurements above are after these adjustments.

I had lace straps added which rest delicately on the shoulders and go to a V at the back, and extra lace on the centre of the sweetheart neckline, as I wanted to increase the modesty of the dress, particularly for the ceremony. These straps can be potentially removed.