The Dress

The entire bodice is hand beaded lace with a soft flare in the skirt. Featuring a v-neckline and deep V back. The dress hugs in all the right places with the train creating a sheer frame around the waist and hips. The train looks beautiful in photos and can be removed later for the reception. A bustle has also been added so the dress doesn't get in the way when you hit the dance floor.

The dress has been professionally dry cleaned by the bridal dry cleaning specialists Syndal's and is ready to wear. Dry cleaner has inspected the dress thoroughly and there is no damage, only worn once and as much as I loved wearing this dress, I'd hate to see it going to waste in a cupboard.

I paid $5,500 for the dress (inc. train), plus $900 for alterations and the $550 for dry cleaning. The asking price is now under $2000 and I'm happy to negotiate for a serious buyer. I just hope the next bride feels as special in this dress as I did!

Alterations

The dress was ordered in a size 10 but I had it altered to approx. size 8 with a bit of extra room in the hips. The shoulder straps have been reinforced with jelly tape for extra support and so the lace doesn't irritate the skin. Breast cups also inserted for added security and to complete the hourglass look.