Designer Description: Steal the spotlight with Paris satin slim A-line gown Lysa. Lace appliques with scattered hand-beading embellish the sheer tulle plunging V-neck decolletage and cap sleeves. The sheer tulle back bodice is accented with trailing diamante buttons, finished with a partially concealed corset closure. Draped satin wraps the torso and falls into a softly pleated skirt and chapel length train accented with lace appliques.
From Me: CLASSIC AND TIMELESS! I absolutely loved this dress for my curvy figure! I could breathe, sit, dance (we did the Thriller dance!) and of course with a little assistance, use the facilities :) I chose this dress because I wanted simple: not too much lace, or too much beading, or too much applique, or strapless. I wanted something that had a vintage feel. It was just PERFECT. I wore it with a chapel length veil which only further emphasized the absolutely gorgeous back! Great for girls who love their booties. Just the right accentuation. I used a ballroom (under) bustle because it highlighted the beautiful applique on the skirt (an over bustle would have hidden it) and it was the most shape enhancing style. Whatever bustle you use, you will need to re-do the under-working as some of the hoops to bustle it came out.
Condition: Certified Cleaning - Rating: Excellent Condition (no visible stains, losses or tears on the exterior.) There was a tear on the INSIDE left petticoat, which has been repaired. No exterior tears. All beads/buttons intact. Per cleaner: "Nearly invisible stains" on the skirt edges from brushing the ground. NOTHING was spilled on the dress so cleaning was for normal wear.
Notes on photos: The dress was photographed on top of a sheet so it didn't touch the floor. The train and front in those photos will appear to have a "thickness" to them -- it's just the sheet underneath. (See photos of me in the dress to know how it actually looks!) They also did not iron it after cleaning, stating it would just get wrinkled in the preservation box. I have MORE PHOTOS! Just ask. Up close detail of lace, beads, tags, etc.
Tags: Embellished bodice, older bride, bootie, elegant, ruching, ruched, ruche,