About the Dress

Essense of Australia # D2238 -- Size: 10 -- Color: Ivory over Platinum Illusion -- Detail: Ivory Guipure Lace -- slightly Hand Beaded -- Fabric Covered Buttons -- BEAUTIFUL COLUMN BRIDAL GOWN WITH SEMI LACE CAP SLEEVES, SIDE AND BACK SEE THROUGH BODICE & ELABORATE SCALLOPED LACE HEMLINE ( HAND BEADED ) With a body hugging silhouette, this bridal gown by Essense of Australia reminiscence some adaptation from the mid 1930s era with a modern twist for today's bride. This beautiful gown is crafted of drapery crepe fabric featuring a classic semi Batteau neckline. The see through side, back and semi cap sleeves of the body is accented with Guipure lace continuing down the sides of this gown, highlighting the beautiful work of art. The upper back features a unique cameo design finished with fabric button closure beginning at the base of the back neckline down to the waistline. The lower back closes with a zipper, hidden under fabric buttons which continue decoratively all down the center back train. An elaborate cut scalloped lace border highlights the hemline, completing the sophisticated look of this beautiful creation. The gown is made with an inner bias cut lining for ease and to prevent see through. Original Retail: US $ 1799.00. Measurements in Inches: Bust: 36.5 -- Waist: 28 -- Hips: 39.5 Size: 10 US Fabric: Crepe/ Guipure Lace/ Bridal Illusion Bodice Color: Ivory Crepe/Ivory Lace/ Platinum Illusion Under Bodice CONDITIONS: THIS GOWN IS AN ORIGINAL DISPLAY GOWN FROM A FORMER BRIDAL SALON AND IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION. IT WAS ORDERED WITHOUT A FABRIC BELT ( OPTIONAL BY ESSENSE OF AUSTRALIA). NO STAINS, NO MISSING BUTTONS, NO BROKEN ZIPPER, NO TORN LACE, NO MISSING BEADS. IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVAL CLEANED (STANDARD PRACTICE IN THE FORMER BRIDAL SALON ) BEFORE BEING STORED. THE GOWN HAS BEEN PACKED IN A PROTECTIVE, WHITE BRIDAL BAG AND COOL STORED ( TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT ). THIS GOWN HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED AND IS IN ITS ORIGINAL MAKE ( STANDARD SIZE AND LENGTH ). Note: Almost all bridal gowns need alterations for a perfect fit, the right hemlength and a bridal bustle that is necessary to protect a gown with a bridal train from damage during the reception. Seek a professional seamstress with the necessary background and excellent skills who has been working with bridal gowns. No