The Dress

Style D3508 was made for the modern goddess. Intricately beaded spaghetti straps outline the illusion plunging neckline, sexy side cutouts and glamorous beaded belt at the waist. With organically-placed graphic lace appliques along the front pleated bodice, this simple silhouette is elevated to an epic romantic glamour, fit for a queen. The waist gently drapes to form a soft, floaty chiffon skirt with an alluring side slit along the leg before drifting off into a flowing sweeping train. For the boho at heart, this gown is the epitome of free-spirited elegance.

Lovely dress that strikes a balance between boho and romantic elegance. I'm a big hipped girl, so I loved the A line cut as it meant I wasn't worried about not fitting in it despite ordering 8 months ahead of time. Minimal alterations (see below) to take it in a bit and shorten it. I wore it for an outside meadow wedding so there's some dirt visible on the bottom seams, but nothing that couldn't be addressed via cleaning (I'm selling it uncleaned).

https://www.essensedesigns.com/essense-of-australia/wedding-dresses/d3508/

Alterations

It was shortened for me to wear flats. I'm 5'6 -1/2" tall and only wore sandals with a minimal heal. It also has a 7 point bustle installed through clear beads, and I can share the video of how to bustle it. It was also slightly taken in on the sides for a better fit along my upper ribs (see my bust and waist measurements).