The Dress

BRAND NEW, never worn, Martina Liana 1059 gown! This dress really hugs you in ALL the right places showing off your curves in a natural way that also emphasizes the waist line - and the bodice literally SPARKLES in the light when you move!

After visiting dozens of bridal salons and trying on hundreds of dresses this was my DREAM dress! Unfortunately we decided to cancel our big wedding due to COVID, but I really hope another bride gets the chance to feel as special as I did in this dress on her big day. The last 2 pictures are of me in the actual dress after all alterations were completed, the others are from Instagram and the designer's website. I have more pictures if you'd like, including of the bustle - just let me know.

Description from Designer Website (visit the Martina Liana website and search 1059 for more pictures):
WEDDING DRESS WITH SHEER BODICE AND SHAPED TRAIN
A style that will ensure all eyes are on you all night long, prepare to fall in love with this wedding dress with sheer bodice and shaped train from Martina Liana. The gown’s sheer bodice is highlighted with a V-neckline and luxe beading throughout. Sheer lace cutouts extend from the bodice on either side of the hips, adding a completely sexy element to this design. The gown’s Bellagio crepe skirt falls easily to the gown, and is the perfect juxtaposition to the rich and bold bodice. The botanical lace straps of the gown extend easily to the back of the gown, framing an open back effortlessly. From just below the hips, the dramatic tulle train extends out, highlighted with gorgeous lace appliques. The back of this wedding dress with sheer bodice and shaped train zips up beneath fabric-covered buttons.
Fabrics: Lace and Tulle on Bellagio Crepe Detail Options: Ivory Beading No Beading Fabric Colors Available: Ivory Lace and Tulle on Natural Bellagio Crepe with Ivory Tulle Illusion Ivory Lace and Tulle on Natural Bellagio Crepe with Porcelain Tulle Illusion Ivory Lace and Tulle on Natural Bellagio Crepe with Mocha Tulle Illusion Back: Zip Up Only – Fabric Buttons.

Alterations

Measurements:
Bridal Size 10 (I'm normally a 4-6 dress size in everyday clothes)
Bust: 36.5 inches
Waist: 30 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Height: 5'6''

When the dress arrived, it fit me like a glove and almost no alterations were needed! It was hemmed to my height with a small heel, an American bustle was added, it was taken in slightly around the hips, and I had the seamstress add detachable Swarovski crystal and pearl Epaulettes (off-the-shoulder bridal jewelry) which I can include for free with the dress - I really liked the addition of the subtle off-the-shoulder look, but the dress can be worn with or without them, as pictured above. $450 worth of alterations done, including bustle.