The Dress

View designer details here:
https://www.jlmcouture.com/tara-keely-lazaro/bridal/spring/2020/style-22010

Tara Keely bridal gown - Ivory/cashmere sparkle embroidered trumpet gown, jeweled illusion neckline with deep sweetheart bodice, natural waist, chapel train.

My photos on the dress form make it look see through because I turned the contrast way up so you could see the intricate and gorgeous details of the dress, but it is not see through as you can see from the IRL photos of my wedding day and from the designers photos. I did not wear a slip or any shape wear underneath.

Alterations

You will love this dress! I was so shocked by this dress. I would not have picked it from the stock photo and the style, but I went to Bridals by Lori just for fun on my way to another fitting in Atlanta. I told them my priorities, they showed me where to look, and I was drawn to this one. It was the first one I tried on at Lori's and it was The One! It felt so good on and was surprisingly flattering. It does not wear like a typical trumpet gown, it is easy to move in and does not feel tight or restricting around the chest or waistline. I could have had it taken in more, but I wanted to be as comfortable as possible.

Alterations: I raised (shortened) the waistline 1" as per Lori's recommendation. I had cups sown loosely into the dress that need to be resown. I added a semi-french bustle at the back and removed the "horse hair" (not actual horse hair, its the structured netting fabric at the hem of the skirt and train that is sewn in by the designer to add stiffness), because I wanted a more flowy feel to the dress. This however did make the skirt and train seem a bit longer than I probably wanted, and prone to being stepped on, so you may want to hem the train and skirt or have the horse hair sewn back in.

Condition: The dress is in excellent condition except for a part of the train that was torn from stepping on it; its small about an inch wide and can be hemmed off.

I will be happy to ship as I have the original box, but I will have to give you a price when I know where you want me to ship it to.