The Dress

This stunning ballgown design features a corset bodice embellished with hand-placed lace and a scattering of sequins. A sweetheart neckline and plunging back give way to the voluminous tulle skirt, which finishes in a sweeping train. Ethereal horsehair ribbon trim accents the tiered hemline, creating fluid lines and a whimsical sense of movement.The horsehair skirt moves easily when walking and dancing and is much lighter than the majority of the other ballgown styles.
I purchased this dress in January 2019 and this dress has been worn once in April 2019. This dress has been professionally cleaned by the Wedding Gown Preservation Co in October 2019.

Size & Measurement- Bust: 33'' Waist: 26.5" high hip: 38" Low hip: 43" Height: 5'7" with heels 
Weight: 125 lbs
Basic Alterations:
-Inserted bra padding
-Added Bustle
-Took in the sides a little 
-Length of dress has been hemmed slightly

The dress is in great condition. When the wedding day was finished, the dress was just a little dusty at the bottom from walking around, but it should be spotless since I sent it to be professionally cleaned & preserved by the wedding dress preservation company. As part of the service, the gown is evaluated to make sure it gets the best cleaning process for the particular gown fabric, and then the gown is fitted on an acid-free bust form and packed into an acid neutral preservation chest. During their inspection, they will also repair any minor "rips" but there weren't any rips/tears that I could find when I sent it over.

Alterations

-Bra Pads: The seamstress added some bra padding inserts to the dress so I wouldn't have to wear a bra during the wedding (especially since the dress is low back).
-Bustle: The seamstress added a bustle so you have the option of shortening the train after the ceremony. - The standard dress from the store does not have this mechanism.
Hem: I knew I was going to be walking around a lot and wanted more mobility, so I had the dress hemmed slightly so it's not quite as long. - The dress still sweeps the ground with 5 inch shoes. I think they also took in the rib cage area a tiny bit (maybe a couple millimeters) to make my fit a bit better.