The Dress

Retail $2,100
This gorgeous, intricately-beaded fit and flare gown features a stunning key-hole back, sheer back panels and straps and a beautiful, flowing train.

Hand-sewn beading and sequins adorn the entire bodice and upper skirt and the elegant back is sheer beaded, key-hole back and sweetheart neckline with sheer and beaded straps.

The gown has five fabric layers. These layers from outer-most to inner are:
1. a beaded-and-sequined, intricate outer eyelash lace layer;
2. a soft ivory sheer layer under the lace,
3. silky ivory chiffon;
4-5. two layers of soft ivory satin (with tulle in between at knee height for fullness).

The inner-most satin layer contains a gathered, lace-edged tulle which creates the flare at knee-height. The flared tulle is sewn on the outside of this last layer of satin and the sheer neckline is made with the soft lace layer and the soft sheer ivory tulle, so no rough fabric actually touches the skin, creating a very silky, comfortable interior from neck to floor. Sturdy, thin spaghetti straps under the decorative beaded straps and a structured satin bodice support the gown. The back fastens with hook and eye closures at the top of the key-hole and a zipper, hook and ivory buttons at the lower back/upper butt. This is an extremely comfortable and well-made dress and is very durable for how intricate the lace and beading is.

This gown is from Bijou Bridal's in-house designer, Stefan Jolie, and was purchased from the in August of 2023. My dimensions from the original fitting, in inches, are as follows: Bust 37, Waist 31, Hip 44, Height is 5'1".

The gown has been professionally dry-cleaned and is in nearly-new condition. A bustle has been added.
This is a stunning gown at a great discounted price. I would love to keep it but just don't have the room to store it. This dress is a wonderful find for a beautiful bride-to-be like you!

Alterations

Hips taken out a little and bustle added.