The Dress

The perfect, timeless dress. Originally purchased for an indoor winter wedding that evolved to an outdoor, spring wedding. The fabric feels luxe and thick but thankfully still breezy enough for Queensland spring. I adore this dress and would love for another person give it a second life!

Worn for only three hours and has been protected in a garment bag since. Open, zippered back. V-neckline with small illusion tulle at centre. Chapel-length train. Fitted at bust, waist and gently fitted through hips. Crepe fabric, jersey lined. Sleeves added by tailor - could be removed to restore the two-finger straps. Bust cups as part of design. Bust support could be added by a tailor but worn without a bra. Small non-slip trim on tops of shoulder to keep it in place. Light boning on sides for support. Wrist-ribbon sewn in for carrying the train and also a bustle button (which I did not use). Very minor dirt marks at the floor hem. Not dry cleaned.

Because I wanted a long-sleeve gown for a planned winter wedding, I ordered additional fabric and had a professional tailor add hidden-zipper sleeves. There is a small amount of the original fabric remaining (140cm long x 40-55cm wide) that can be included. Would be perfect for minor alterations. Incredibly happy to include the cathedral-length, combed veil for free.

Alterations

Zippered sleeves added. Waist, bust and floor hem taken in/up slightly. Shoulder straps shortened slightly.