The Dress

I got so many compliments on this dress from random strangers, people were screaming at me from yards away! I felt really special.

Designer Alessandra Rinuado Ludmilla Dress retailed for $5,999 in good condition. It is a European size 46 which is US bridal 10. It's a simply glamorous a-line gown with deep V illusion neckline and back. The bodice is fully beaded and the skirt has iridescent sequins in floral pattern.

I wore this one time for my wedding. TLDR: it is not perfect condition, but the imperfections aren't visible when wearing. When I purchased there was one button missing on the back and beading missing on the straps but it wasn't noticeable when wearing so I didn't fix it, but would be an easy fix. The hem of the skirt was blemished due to wearing around the store and try ons but I didn't get it cleaned before the wedding because there are five layers (yes five!) over it, so you can't tell. Then ugh my fault I was wearing fake tan at an alterations appointment it got on the inside of the top, but you can't see it from the outside.

Alterations

altered to fit a 5'5 person in 4 inch heels (then I ended up wearing 2 inch heels on my wedding day for comfort). altered the straps for the aline to come up a little bit.