The Dress

You can find a description of the dress on the Pronovias website here: https://www.pronovias.com/int_en/wedding-dress-a-line-sweetheart-neckline-long-sleeves-brea

The dress was exquisite, and so comfortable to move in. It really helped me feel beautiful and relaxed all day -- there was nothing to be hyper-aware of, nor did any fabric constantly get in my way, and yet it was continuously rippling behind me once paired with the veil!

As the dress falls naturally after the bust, there's also less to worry about in regards to sizing as a second-hand buyer. I was a typical size 14 AU/UK for the fittings, and it fit like a glove, so we decided no alterations for the body were necessary. I lost a kilo or two naturally closer to the wedding, and it simply meant that it didn't fit as tightly around my waist!

It's been cleaned, there are no rips or tears. I've still got the original hanger with the double tag, inclusive of the extra button! Alterations cost $580 in total.

Alterations

There were minimal alterations: length (168cm + 8.5cm heels), two bustle loops (so It could hang on an existing button, or on an additional piece of string), and the shoulders and bottom of sleeves brought in a little. Don't worry, the puff sleeve is still gorgeously evident, as the pictures show!