The Dress

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Martina Liana Style #1020
Ivory Lace and Tulle over Honey Gown with Porcelain Tulle
Illusion

A one-of-a-kind style, this wedding dress with handcrafted lace from Martina Liana is a head-turning design. The sheer bodice of this gown is adorned with bold lace that is hand-placed to elongate the body. From the sweetheart neckline, drapey lace falls into dreamy off-the-shoulder straps. The lace from the bodice extends slightly onto the hips, creating a negative space at the front of the gown, allowing the lace to truly stand out. Just below the hips, the lace and tulle skirt extends to the ground, finished with an organic hem and subtle sparkle throughout. The backside of the bodice is also sheer and highlights the gown’s boning. Ruching accentuates the back of the bodice, and a dramatic, soft train completes the look. The back of this handcrafted lace wedding dress zips up beneath crystal buttons.

Color: Ivory Lace and Tulle over Honey Gown with Porcelain Tulle Illusion

Size: Purchased Size 6 (fits like a US 2)
Martina Liana Size 6 measurements unaltered: 33 in bust, 25 inch waist, 36.5 hip

My Alterations: hips taken-in to 34 - 35 inch, length hemmed, waist is 24.5

My height: 5'2 3/4”, I wore platform heels (Badly Mischka): 1 inch platform, heel height 4 3/4 inch. With shoes I was about 5'6" (yes, very high heels lol)

Other alterations: Straps. dress was more flattering on me when we altered the “drop sleeve” lace straps to lay as regular straps. Straps can be altered to original drop design (which is pictured)

Alterations

“Drop” style straps altered to actual straps. Can be altered to original “drop” style. Low waist/hip area taken in an inch. Dress length shortened/ hemmed