The Dress

Winona is the ideal modern party dress, perfect for fashion-forward brides who are looking to stray away from the traditional wedding feel.

Winona features a flattering bell-shaped skirt, with thick straps and a fold over the straight, square neckline, giving her a modern 60’s feel.

The Winona Mini is a truly versatile piece, allowing brides ultimate customisation and endless styling options. Winona can be paired with accessories such as The Bowie, worn strapless with a detached sleeve, layered with the Liv Blazer or Chloe Wrap, or accented with the Joni Skirt underneath. Winona is also the perfect complimentary reception dress for our Minerva Gown.

DETAILS
• Ivory colour

• Handmade in our Australian Atelier

• Polyester twill outer and tri-acetate/polyester lining

• Elongated darting on the bodice and down the back of the dress shape the figure

• The thick straps are designed to sit wide, drawing attention to the décolletage

• The higher back and thick straps provide support for brides who have a larger bust

• Finished with an invisible zipper

• Dry clean only

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I wore this gorgeous mini dress for my reception in late October 2023. This is originally a size 8 but I had it altered through a specialist bridal seamstress to be more fitted as I have an hourglass figure and wanted the dress to accentuate the bust/hips/waist. This is a classic, feminine and timeless party dress and can be paired with the gorgeous feature bow or worn without.

The dress was worn for no more than 4 hours and has since been dry cleaned - it’s currently waiting to go to a loving new home in its branded bridal bag.

One thing to note is that a relative accidentally spilt their water down my dress when hugging me on the big night, so the inside of the bust has a small water mark around the left breast. This is only on the inside of the garment and cannot be seen when worn - the dress is lined with a thick fabric so the mark is not visible.

I purchased the Prea James bow to wear with the dress which is sold separately, but I will only be selling these items as a unit.

Bought from the Prea James Sydney atelier, the dress is part of the latest season’s collection. For the whole set (dress and bow) RRP £1500.

If you’re a petite size 8 in the waist/bust this will fit, with room for altering if you’re a 6.

Alterations

I had the dress brought in to be more fitted as it was a little baggy around the bust / waist area. After the alterations I’d say the dress is a size 7 in the bust and remains a size 8 in the hips, making it a very flattering, feminine cut that accentuates the hourglass shape.

You can view the official designer sizing here:

https://preajames.com.au/sizing-guide-1