The Dress

This dress is a stunner. It sparkles in the sunlight. It twirls. I felt like a princess on my wedding day.

I purchased from a wedding dress shop that specialized in only plus sizes in Fall 2021. I've also spent close to $3000 on alterations (mostly hemming a ton of delicate layers!). And it has been professionally cleaned since my wedding in May 2022.

It is in excellent condition. I only wore it to try on and then for the big day and miraculously did not spill anything. There are cats in my home but the dress is very carefully tucked away where they cannot access it.

The off-shoulder straps can be removed or moved to sit up on the shoulders if preferred. They came with buttons to adjust but the tailor just stitched them to keep them attached. That could be easily undone. There are bra cups sewn in but can also be easily switched out. The back zips up and has decorative buttons that loop over top and go all the way down the very long train. The underlayer is a blush/champagne color.

Part of me wants to keep it because its so beautiful but I know it can make another bride happy!

Alterations

This dress has been hemmed quite a bit. I am 5ft 2in and wore 2 inch heels so it was hemmed for a height of 5 feet, 4 inches. The top has been taken in about 2 inches at the waist and bust. And it has a bustle added.

Video clip is from when I first picked it up, before alterations so it is much longer and looser in the bust.