The Dress

I fell in love with this dress from the moment I put it on. I could not get over how well the dress defined my figure. The sheer bodice makes it sexy without going overboard. The cotton lace detail gives it that timeless wedding look. My favorite part are the eyelash lace details that goes above the sweetheart neckline. It's such a beautiful feminine touch. I also really liked that the sleeves were removeable. It felt like I had two looks that night. I wore the sleeves for the ceremony and took them off for the reception. I was nervous that the dress might be too tight to dance in, but once it was bustled I easily danced the night away.

After the wedding I had the dress dry cleaned. There are no stains on it, but one of the buttons that goes down the back of the dress is missing the fabric that covers it. If interested in the dress I can send a detailed picture of this.

Below is the description from Martina Liana's website. I also included a few photos of the dress from the website too.

MATTE LACE FIT-AND-FLARE WITH SHEER BODICE
A distinctly modern statement from Martina Liana, Style 1175 defines your figure like no other. A completely matte gown, the cotton lace detailing throughout retains a light, young and updated feel despite the ornate nature of the gown. The daringly sheer bodice marks a true focal point, with a skinny plunge neckline that reaches the waistband and stays covered by illusion tulle. The layers of vintage laces sculpt the body to enhance the curves, especially in the side cutouts which are masked with ivory tulle. The back of the bodice forms a slight V-shape, further complementing the hourglass figure–while fabric-covered buttons run the course of the detailed lace train.

Alterations

The ONLY alterations for this dress were for length. I am 5 foot 4.5 inches tall and the shoes I wore for my wedding had a 3.5 inch heel.