The Dress

This romantic antique lace gown with intricate hand beading, is from the Berta 2016 S/S season, design style 16-12.
The label size is EU 38, which is equivalent to a size 8 AUS (US 4), although depending on your measurements, it could fit Australian sizes from AUS 6-8.
The gown has an illusion neckline with sheer nude fabric over a deep V-cut, an open keyhole back with neck hook closure, lower back middle zip and figure hugging design, flaring from the knees down into a sweeping train. It has a beaded narrow belt with hook closure, that is completely separate from the dress, so could be worn or left off.
My measurements include: height 5'8'' without shoes. I wore heels that were 3.25'' tall. Bust: 32.0''; waist: 26''; hips 34''. My cup size is 32B.
The dress was altered with precision and care by Brides by Francesca in Rockdale, Sydney, who are the only stockists of Berta in Sydney. Alterations included cutting the length so that it just touched the ground whilst I was wearing heels. The large train was also shortened by approximately 15-20cm, so that it was more manageable to walk and dance in. Breast cups was lightly sewn into the existing padded area (this could easily be removed). A long ribbon was sewn into the underskirt, so that the train could be picked up whilst dancing.

I am the second owner of this dress, having purchased it from a Still White seller in Melbourne in November 2016. The original owner purchased the dress new, for $14,499 from Raffaele Ciuca Bridal in Melbourne in 2016. The dress has been kept in pristine condition, and dry cleaned by hand after the first and second use.

The gown is being stored flat in double bagging, including the original Berta gown protection travel bag. A Vera Wang Veil and a Brides by Francesca veil will be included with the purchase.

Please contact me for any questions.

Suzie x