Maggie Sottero, Roberta

About this dress

This stunning Maggie Sottero gown is a showstopper in person. The fit-and-flare mermaid silhouette is incredibly flattering, and the detail work is exceptional throughout.

The sheer organza-lined bodice features exposed boning that gives it beautiful structure and a romantic, couture feel. Dimensional 3D floral lace appliques trail from the bodice down into a glitter tulle skirt, so the dress catches light beautifully from every angle. The strapless sweetheart neckline frames the décolletage perfectly, and the back features a row of delicate covered buttons that make for a stunning entrance. This gown includes the original removable breast inserts for added support and coverage.

A little about this dress and why I loved it

I’ll be honest, I almost bought my wedding dress on Amazon.

We were having a quick ceremony before sailing off on a cruise, so I figured something simple and inexpensive would do. The moment that first Amazon dress arrived, I knew immediately it wasn’t happening. I made an appointment at a local bridal salon, walked in with a photo of a white A-line style, and felt pretty set on what I wanted.

After trying on about four dresses, I thought I had found the one, but something felt off. Time was tight and I was starting to feel like I was running out of options when the consultant made a suggestion: try on a champagne dress. Honestly? I hated the idea. I went along with it just to be polite.

And then I put on the Roberta.

I felt beautiful. What started as humoring someone else’s suggestion turned into falling in love with every single part of that dress, the color, the fit, the way it moved. It was over my budget, but it was worth every penny.

On the wedding day itself, the dress delivered in every way. It survived a long flight, car travel, and a cruise ship and never needed to be steamed. It unpacked beautifully, went on easily, and packed right back up like it was the most low-maintenance dress in the world. But when I finally wore it for the real moment, it felt anything but ordinary. It made me feel natural and beautiful, without needing much in the way of accessories. It wasn’t tight, I could sit and move freely, and the lining feels incredibly smooth against your skin.

This dress is not just beautiful to look at, it is genuinely comfortable and easy to wear, and it made me feel like the best version of myself. I hope it does exactly the same for whoever wears it next.

Details at a glance

∙Silhouette: Fit-and-flare mermaid

∙Neckline: Strapless sweetheart

∙Back: Covered buttons over zipper closure

∙Fabric: 3D floral lace appliques over glitter tulle, sheer organza-lined bodice with exposed boning

∙Color: Champagne/ivory

∙Size: US 8 / UK 10 / EU 38 / IT 42

∙Includes: Original removable breast inserts

∙Asking: $1,000 (retail $2,458)