The Dress

This dress is SO comfortable. The inner layer stretches like yoga pants, so sitting down and dancing is not a problem at all. The lace is absolutely gorgeous and you’d never guess that it’s that comfy. The straps need to stay on the edge of your shoulders in order for the underarm fabric to not pull too tight, so dress tape works wonders to keep them from falling off your shoulders! It zips up in the back and has a hook & eye clasp. There are 11 buttons for the bustle which didn't take longer than 10 minutes for my mom and sister to find and connect. The bust was super comfortable too-- I wear a 34C and no worries about accidentally getting exposed or it pulling too tight. The skirt is a layer of bright white polyester fabric, then a couple layers of tulle/lace, then a top layer of lace with gorgeous appliqués. It is a heavier skirt, but makes the most satisfying swish when you spin or toss it out behind you.

Alterations

Waist was pulled in, straps were shortened, skirt was hemmed (I am 5'4 and my heels were 2"), bustle added.