The Dress

- Top half is a lace bodice. It has a boned structure or a corset feel to hold up the dress and fit the body well. I felt comfortable and did not need to worry about pulling it up when dancing/walking around.
- Bottom half is a structured gown with pleats that will hold its shape.
- Sleeves are separate pieces. They are not attached to the dress! Sleeves are included with the dress. The asking price will remain the same if you do not want the sleeves.
- The dress has been dry cleaned.
- Dancing was good! I should have practiced with something on that resembled the dress. Our dance was choreographed so we could have done with less spinning!
- I didn't want a train longer than this because I chose a cathedral veil.
- There are tiny spots at the bottom of the dress in the front which has faded after the dry cleaning. I don't think it is visible unless you're looking for it. I can share photos of this as well.
- Captured in the video but not the pictures - the back has buttons from the top till the end of the train. Only the top section needs to be buttoned, the rest are decorative.
- Happy to share other professional photos and the receipt from where it was purchased (Lotus Bridal)!

Description on Essense of Australia website:
MODERN SHEER BALLGOWN WEDDING DRESS
Bring your fairytale to life in this modern ballgown with sheer bodice from Essense of Australia. Pearl Mikado brings a traditional vibe to this gown, while the sheer, layered lace bodice feels completely new and fresh. Adorned with pearls and bugle beads, the lace from the bodice extends slightly onto the full skirt, balancing out the deep sweetheart neckline perfectly. The sheer bodice continues through the back of the gown, and the style is completed with a slight train. The back of this modern ballgown zips up beneath fabric-covered buttons that run the length of the skirt.

Alterations

- Hemmed approximately 2 inches in the front. I am 5’5” and wore 1 inch heels.
- The lace material in the front was bought and added on as I did not want the V cut neckline. The original V cut has been added as a picture at the end. The additional material can be removed so the illusion piece is left and it goes back to the original V cut as the neckline.