About the Dress

Designer: Watters
Model: Laraline 67701B
Retail: $3,845.95

Neckline: deep sweetheart with a modern shape
Primary fabric: Tulle
Skirt: full, floor-length with train. A-line / ballgown
Belt: silk ribbon with bow in the back. If you don’t like it, it’s removable and the dress can be worn without.

How I would describe the dress:
Timeless, elegant, with great movement and flow. It draped and photographed so beautifully on the big day.

The pictured veil is NOT included.

Condition: Very good. Outside of being put on very briefly for fittings, it has only been worn once on my wedding day. It was NOT professionally cleaned, nor do I have plans to do so. The dress is in good shape with no obvious damage or stains, but due to the nature of the long skirt and train, there may be some debris and/or dirt on it, particularly on the bottom of the dress. I would recommend getting the dress professionally cleaned prior to wearing it for your own wedding.

Alterations

Bridal Size: 4 (fits a Street Size 6)

Measurements:
Bust 34.5
Waist 28.5
Hips 40

I am tall (5'9") and elected to wear flats on my wedding day. If you are shorter than me with shoes on, you will need to get the dress hemmed.

The dress was tailored to my measurements from the stock bridal size 4. While my hip measurement was much larger than the size allowed by the size chart, due to the way the dress flares from the waist, it is very forgiving at the hips. If your hip measurement is drastically different from mine, I wouldn't worry about it. However, your bust and waist measurements ideally will be very close, as this is how the dress stays on!

The dress has sewn-in bra cups.

Bustle: Yes. There are 12 sets of loops and hooks installed. The last photo in the listing (at the reception, with me dancing with my now-husband) shows what the back of the dress looks like when it is bustled.