The Dress

If you are looking for a dress to feel luxurious and regal in, this is the one. I felt like true royalty in this gown. It has just the right amount of sparkle that shines beautifully in the day light and under restaurant/event lighting.

The dress hits right at your waist and then flows out into an elegant, full skirt. It isn't as full as a traditional ball gown, which made dancing with my husband much easier. The fabric feels and looks rich - it is not as light as tulle, obviously, but it's worth carrying the weight just because of how luxurious the dress looks. The neckline is flattering and doesn't expose too much of your chest, and the sleeves cover any insecurities one may have. Sleeves are a plus if you sweat as much I do - the fabric absorbed it all and didn't leave any wet marks behind, so virtually, no one could tell I was sweating. That is part of the reason why I wanted a gown with sleeves.

The gown's train can be bustled, if desired, and took about 5 minutes to do so. I was worried about the weight of the train dragging my dress in the back, but the weight evenly distributed itself when I bustled it. I was able to dance more freely, as in my culture we hold hands and dance in circles, so a long train can be a nuisance. Having the option to take photos with my long train and then putting it up afterwards was really beneficial. Also, the pleats that you see in the front are emulated in the back when the dress is bustled, so it looks as if that is what the dress was originally supposed to look like.

Overall, if you want to feel like a princess, mature and classy this gown would be a good fit for you.

Alterations

I took in the dress at my waist, and had the neckline altered from the original style - closed up the opening, so that it didn't drop and my chest was more covered.