Recently got married in November 2022 and wore this dress only on my wedding day. No stains or rips, professionally cleaned. This dress can be worn in 3 ways with the straps: (strapless, spaghetti straps, or off-the shoulder straps) and it includes a complete ready-to-bustle alteration. Please see details below for more info:
1. Designer and dress description + costs
- Kenneth Winston
- Private Label by G
- K-102 at Bridal and Tuxedo Galleria bought in San Diego, CA
- Style: #1729
- https://kennethwinston.com/products/style-1729
- Description: Embroidered lace/crepe with detachable beaded spaghetti straps
- Color: Ivory
- Retail Price: Bought unaltered dress for $1472 excluding tax- (I can show proof of receipt) and $1623.79 with garment bag and tax.
- Label size before alterations: 6
- Street size: 2
2. Extra Sleeves (altered to snap on and off)- I purchased the off-the-shoulder straps and got them altered to wear for an elegant look during the ceremony and switched back to the original spaghetti straps during the reception.
- Item: A-652CS bought at Bridal Tuxedo Galleria San Diego, CA
- Color: Ivory
- Retail price: $89 without tax and $95.9 with tax
3. Alterations Done: $900 total without tax and tip
- Fit for my measurements: I am 5’1” and was wearing 3 inch heels with the wedding dress.
- Hips: 36-37”
- Waist: 27-28”
- Bust 35-36”
- Weight: 110 lbs
1. Bustle with ribbon ties (will show how to release and tie upon purchase or will send instructions)
2. Sewn in bra cups- B cup
3. Off the shoulder ivory sleeves- altered to be able to snap on and off
4. Spaghetti straps with sequence beads and soft material lining the part that touches the skin to prevent irritation from the beads- altered to be able to snap on and off.
Breakdown of Total I spent: What I didn't realize when buying a new dress is the taxes, cost of shipping, alterations, and cleaning costs really add up financially and time wise. It's a big investment for one day use.
- The original dress with a garment bag+tax+ shipping= $1683.79
- The add-on straps including tax + shipping= $105.90
- Alterations+ clean+ steam prior to wedding= $900
- Professionally cleaned post- wedding for $250.
- When added together, I spent $2,939.69. I am hoping to pass forward to a future bride for discounted price of $1000.
If your measurements are similar to mine, the dress may just need to be steamed and it is ready to go! Please message me if you’re interested!
