The Dress

Crafted from mikado, this Wtoo by Watters designer "Andrina" dress is a dreamy fitted tulip-shaped ball gown, featuring a flattering banded waist and deep v neckline. The sleek minimal design ensures you wear the dress, the dress doesn’t wear you.

This was the first wedding dress I tried on, I initially thought I wanted a slinky wedding dress and tried this on for fun, it ended up being the ONE! I bought Andriana by Wtoo from Marry Me Bridal in Mosman in US size 00.

This dress was a dream to wear, I felt amazing all day. I even managed to change from wearing stilettos to R.M boots half way through the day and no one noticed!

We had the most perfect day and loved every minute. The dress perfectly suited our more traditional wedding ceremony at Church Hill Anglican but didn’t feel out of place at our more relaxed Centennial Homestead reception. While I’ll be sad to see this gorgeous dress go, it makes me more upset to think of her wasting away in a cupboard, she needs more days in the sun!

Dress Details
Colour/Fabric: All elements of the dress are ivory, including the covered buttons which are done in the same fabric. The fabric has a slight sheen but isn’t ‘shiny’. It’s thick and heavy and isn’t the slightest bit see through.

Train: The train is cathedral length and is very full due to the pleating at the back of the dress. I had 3 loops added to the back of the dress so that it can be bustled. The loops are the same colour as the dress and completely unnoticeable.

Buttons: The buttons go all the way down the back of the dress to the hem. However, there is an invisible zip inside which made getting in - and out - super quick and easy.

Boob coverage: The additional piece of fabric at the bust can be removed (check the Wtoo Andrina listing on their website to see the dress without the insert) but I quite liked the extra coverage and dimension it gave. It’s simple to remove it just has snap buttons to keep it in place, so it’s an easy swap between ceremony and reception if that’s your vibe.

Pockets: Need a say more?! Honestly thrilled about the pockets! They are both deep enough to keep your phone on hand if needed, I had a handkerchief and some hand sanitiser in mine.

This gorgeous gown is in excellent condition. It has been professionally dry-cleaned, and came up perfectly. I would recommend having the dress steamed prior to your big day, as the train can get a little creased in the gown bag as I discovered on my wedding day.

Comes in Marry Me Bridal gown bag, with original coat-hanger, with spare buttons.

I’m undecided as to whether to sell my veil as well. The veil was also bought from Marry Me Bridal and is a pronovias veil with 3D rose lace applique. I believe the length of the veil and the delicate details complimented the simplicity of the dress perfectly. Please send me a message if you are interested in both.

I'd be happy to send/ship this item anywhere at buyer's expense. I'll happily have the shipping cost estimated and be transparent about the cost before sending.

I'd be very happy to see only serious buyers in my home for a try on.

(Photos by @Michaeldavidgray)

Alterations

The gown was purchased in a label US size 00. The dress was only altered slightly to fit my shoulders and bust. No additional padding was added, so if you have a smaller bust you can add padding. Loops were added to hoist the bustle, a bow with two loops in line with the buttons, and a loop on either side of the dress. As the train is long it needed the additional loops to pull it all up. The dress was not hemmed or taken up, so is the original regular length. I chose not to take the waist in so the waist is the original size as well.