The Dress

NEVER BEEN WORN. 1 SKIRT + 2 MATCHING TOPS. Priced to Sell.
NOYA Collection. Violet Style NB5009 and Jasmine Style NB5008.

Skirt is 42 EU (UK 12). Violet is 42 EU (UK 12). Jasmine is 38 EU (UK 8).

Bought on sample which is why I'm selling it for such a competitive price!

From Riki Dalal’s stunning NOYA collection, this is a two-piece style, with a stretch fabric leotard and full skirt, giving the appearance of an A-line dress. The skirt comes with 2 different tops, Jasmine and Violet. The two are very different so it’s like getting two dresses for the price of one. Bought on sample sale and it has a few minor flaws (see pics and more info below), hence why I’m selling it at such a competitive price.

**WHY I LOVED IT** The beautiful lace and hand-sewn flowers along the dress, not difficult to put on, photographs beautifully, and easy to move in! Wedding sadly postponed due to COVID.

**VIOLET TOP** The Violet has a v-neck front and deep-v back, flowers sewn on bodice, and a sheer outline with white trim along the straps. This top zips up in the back, leaving the white zipper to sit low on the back above the skirt.

**JASMINE TOP** The Jasmine is fully sheer on the shoulders and fits like a sleeveless, with the nude zip on the side hidden under the arms, and nude-colored buttons on top left shoulder. Flowers are sewn along the nude mesh throughout the front and back.

**SKIRT** The skirt is made of many layers, including lace and tulle. The floral patterns and textures combine beautifully in the light. It does up by a zip at the back and several hook and eyes to ensure security.

**SIZING** I am a size 12-14 UK normally. There is quite a bit of length so you can wear heels. I am 165 cm tall and the length is generous (my friend modeling in the pictures is 163cm and wearing no shoes).

I lean on the busty side, and have not added hip measurements since the bodysuit and skirt allow for a lot of flexibility. Both leotards have a hook and eye style gusset which can be adjusted to size and nude-colored padding in the bust.

Skirt is 42 EU (UK 12). Violet is 42 EU (UK 12). Jasmine is 38 EU (UK 8).

Approximate dress measurements:
Violet: Bust 91.4cm | Jasmine: Bust 81cm | Skirt: Waist 71.2cm

**CONDITION** Bought it as a sample, so I scoured the dress and spoke to the vendors for any flaws. They are listed below (and photographed), all easily fixed:
- Jasmine: There is a small rip in the mesh fabric, near the zip and under the arms (see photo). A seamstress confirmed this is easily fixed, but I didn’t get around to it before the pandemic.
- Jasmine: There is pink smudge of about less than 1mm on one of the flowers of the Jasmine top. I sent a photo to dry cleaners and they said it can come off (see photo).
- Jasmine: One nude color thread has come loose around the neckline, and around the armholes, but not visible unless up close (see photo).
- Both: Some threads are loose from the flowers, this can be fixed by trimming off the threads.

**Official Description from Riki Dalal**
VIOLET is beautiful piece featuring 3D floral accents hand sewn along the plunging v-neckline which then waterfall down along the top of the skirt.
JASMINE is truly an exceptional display of handwork. This two-piece dress featured 3D floral accents hand sewn along the top and waterfall down along the top of the skirt.

The flowers are placed on a nude mesh for the appearance of a second skin. They are individually placed so every piece is one-of- a-kind. The skirt is a combination of many layers of fabrics including a nude base, followed by a detailed lace and topped with tulle for a fuller look.