The Dress

This vintage-inspired A-line wedding gown features a beaded bodice accented in Swarovski crystals and sheer side insets. Beaded spaghetti straps complete the V-neckline, trimmed in illusion, and scoop back. Sheath skirt comprised of tulle. Finished with covered buttons over zipper closure.

Selling the beautiful Maggie Sottero Charlene dress in a size 10 - absolutely loved it and got tonnes of compliments. I'm 5"5" and wore a 3" heel on the day which made it the perfect length. It has cups sewn into the dress to make it comfortable and secure/wearable without a bra. The train was kept long but ties were added to allow the train to be pulled up.

The only things to note are the under layer got dusty as it was a dry day, this will come out with a clean. Also the top three button loops have come a little loose so would need a needle and thread taken to them - it looks easily fixable - this is reflected in the price.

You'd be welcome to try it on at my home in Greater London, Parkmore Close, IG8.

Retail price £1,575 (+ £250 in alterations)

I have more photos if you need them. Images of the dress can be seen online on a model here https://www.alexandrasbridalboutique.com/p14936197/maggie-sottero-designs-8ms694.html

Alterations

- The length was changed as above
- I made the slit start higher and attached the bottom layer of the dress to the tulle
- Shortened the straps slightly
- Cups added
- Ties added to pull the train up