The Dress

THE JEAN DRESS: https://tomsebastien.com/collections/unique/jean/

"It is a simple stunner, can’t turn around, opulent mermaid gown. The figure – fitting dress with a refined leaf pattern forms an overall composition with a majestic train. Uniform fabric is Italian lace with beaded embellishment. The shaded lace accentuates the silhouette, with its minimalist shape and an innovative corset showing a slightly open heart lends nobility and exudes sultry sophistication" --

This was my absolute dream dress and I felt so beautiful in it!!! I tried on 40+ wedding dresses but I couldn't get this one out of my head since i first came across the dress on my Instagram explore page. I contacted the designer in Poland and had it made to order without ever trying it on, but it was so beautiful, I knew i had to have it!! Normally with this dress, it is completely see through (you kind kind of tell in the models photos) but i had them add a nude layer underneath the skirt of the dress so it was not see through and didn't show my legs at all. I ordered this dress in April and it took until October to receive it (7 months!)

I wore it for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception dinner, but changed before our first dance and reception party. Our cocktail hour was on the beach so there was a bit of fine sand in it, but it was dry cleaned so all of the sand is out!

Alterations

I had it hemmed to my height (5'6 with my wedding heels on) and a larger cup size added inside the bra, and the seamstress added more lace on the top. Additionally, she took out the waist a tiny bit so it was easier to sit in the dress, since there is limited stretch to the dress. We also added 5 buttons in the back and 7 loops in order to bustle the dress.

If you did need more alterations, my seamstress noted that it was very easy to alter the dress since it is all lace, so the pattern blends in very easily. Additionally, I know you can purchase the lace fabric directly from the designer if you wanted to alter it to added sleeves, extra length, etc.