The Dress

I absolutely adored this dress on my wedding day (having found it really hard to find a boat neck line!)

This dress beautifully balances timeless simplicity, elegance, and a touch of fun. The floral lace details on the sleeves and the cowl back add a whimsical charm, while the detachable train offers versatility. It's form-fitting yet incredibly comfortable, thanks to its high-quality, breathable material – perfect even for a warm summer day. It felt really magical to wear!

I am about a size 8 on top and a size 10-12 on my bottom half - the dress fit snugly but didn't feel tight. I didn't feel like I had to breathe in all day - it manages to complement one's figure and be very flattering. Please note the dress is made in French sizing, which can be tricky to convert to UK, so have included what I am!

The dress is made by Rime Arodaky, a renowned French designer. All dresses are created by hand in Paris, ensuring top-notch quality and craftsmanship.

I'd bought it second-hand (in perfect condition when I bought it) and wore it during my wedding ceremony and drinks reception, it was taken off for the evening dancing so it remains in great condition and has been dry cleaned. I had a veil cut to size to ensure the lace train was still shown off - I'm happy to include the veil if you would like it!

Happy to share more pictures and details, and happy to arrange for you to try on if you are in London or in Suffolk.

Alterations

The dress has been taken in slightly around the hips and taken out under the arms, which resulted in some small change in colour but it is barely visible. There are bust cups added but these can easily be removed (though they made it very easy to wear!)

If you search for the dress online, you can also see photos of it with capped sleeves.