The Dress

A beautiful Netta Benshabu Gretchen wedding dress from the 2023 season, retail price is around $9,500, it's a very unique dress with so many elements: hand beaded flowers and pearls, a sparkle underskirt (visible in person and dimly lit photos), one shoulder or off the shoulder depending on preference. It's very flattering on and comfortable to walk in, I wore a half slip underneath because it is see-through in the daylight. The train is absolutely stunning and doesn't show dirt or wear because of the sparkle and layers of tulle underneath.

Alterations

Quite a few alternations to this dress to fit me -- I'm tall with a smaller chest, bigger booty and small waist, a true size 2, but should fit perfectly for size 0-2 street size

Length: Cut off about 6 inches from the dress it was impossible to walk beforehand. I'm 5'8, but 5'10 in this photo with boots on and there's still plenty of length to cover someone 5'10 - 6'0

Bustle: Added 3 invisible hooks to the train for easy bustling

Cups/Top: Seamstress removed cups that came with the dress and added in B-C cups (can be removed or adjusted again). Took in the top area a bit to fit 30-31 in. chest