About the Dress

This gown has been professionally cleaned and restored by "Wedding Gown Restoration Co" in NY. It shows little to no wear. The very last picture is the gown as it is now. The gown is unique because the sleeves are detachable and the dress has spaghetti straps under the lace shoulder overlay so that once the dress is bustled in the back, it becomes an elegant party gown. The other unique quality is the dual train. The dress has a lace train that is attached and can be bustled up (video of how to bustle can be sent later. There is also a cathedral length train that is attached with velcro at the back of the dress along the neckline. It makes for a dramatic entrance and beautiful pictures. The dress is very comfortable and was wearable all evening. The sleeves are now stuffed with tissue paper after having been cleaned.

Alterations

The bride is 5 feet 6 inches and wore 3 inch heels so it is fitted to the length of 5 feet 9 inches. While it is a size 12, the dress was fitted to approximately size 8-10 mostly in the waist and midriff areas. Lace was added to the bust line so it would not be as plunging.