The Dress

I loved this dress so much. At least one person did a genuine double take when they saw me!

This is an incredible 1930s-style bias cut silk dress. It is sheath cut but with a very slight A-line flare which is very flattering. The diagonal seam that runs from front to back is very true-to-era and highlights your figure without being clingy. The high boat-neck is very elegant and gives security for dancing which contrasts with the plunging back, again very 20s/30s. The bias cut is incredibly flattering; it moves across your form like liquid. No issues with being see-through - I wore some proper Bridget Jones underwear (Spanx suit your fancy) and no visibility at all.

Changed my dress after ceremony so this has only been worn for 3/4 hours.

The vibe: I wore it as 1930s Old Hollywood Glamour, with long opera gloves and finger waves. Downton abbey eat your heart out! You could style it to give a 1920s Great Gatsby vibe with a forehead tiara and a feather shrug. If you want to aim for Marilyn Monroe at the Oscars this dress can do that too. Or a modern vive with a pair of spiky Valentinos and a low ponytail!

It rained the weekend of my wedding, and so the hem was a tiny bit muddy. It has been expertly cleaned by professional wedding dress cleaners and restorers with dedicated understanding of delicate fabrics such as this. Packaged by these same experts in a storage box as shown in last image - this storage is designed to keep wedding dresses beautiful for years to come and will be included in sale.

I cannot see any discolouration on the hem and I am actively looking for it. The last three photographs (the ones with the branding) show the exact dress after professional cleaning was complete. I can provide additional photos if you like.

NB fifth photo is clearly not me, but shows the back of the dress better than any of mine (as I am being careful to avoid showing faces of any guests). More photos available on request.

All sensible offers considered - this dress made me feel like a queen and I want someone else to feel that way in it!

Alterations

(1) Cowl added to the back instead of the original two thin dangling straps (Google for original back - Pronovias objected when I added a stock photo to the listing). Very elegant but easily removed if you’d prefer a plain back.

(2) The very long hem and train was shortened for my height (5’10” and a half in heels).

(3) Cleaned and stored by professional wedding dress restorers.