The Dress

Beautiful understated Lola Varma silk wedding gown. Please note this dress is a size 9 (can’t select size 9), but due to the relaxed fit and alterations would best suit a size 10. I bought this dress off Stillwhite (from the beautiful bride pictured) and had it professionally altered as I was pregnant at the time of my wedding, however I ended up wearing a different dress so it has still only been worn the once!

Although it is not specifically a maternity dress, the fit is flattering for those in the midweeks of pregnancy. I had some minor alterations to create a little more room around the middle, and the dress has since been professionally dry cleaned . There are some faint marks from dry cleaning at the bustline and minor signs of wear along the bottom hem, however these are only visible if looking closely.

The dress has been altered to allow for a pregnant belly, though will certainly suit/can be brought back in for those not currently expecting. It is intended to lift up slightly at the front to show off your shoes, with a “puddle” train at the back. I am ordinarily a size 8-10. Height of bride pictured is 164cm. Please note that measurements are approximate as quite difficult to measure accurately due to the relaxed fit and fall of the dress.

Alterations

- taken up at shoulders
- taken up at bust (bustline slightly higher than indicated in photos)
- extra dart added in under slip for more room
– taken out under arms
- taken out at back seam to allow proper drop of the dress