The Dress

Essence of Australia’s Martina Liana style 959 in ivory. BOLD SHEATH WEDDING GOWN

Bold lace adorns this sheath gown from Martina Liana, giving it a unique look for the bride in search of something fresh and different. The plunging V-neckline of this gown is adorned with bold lace detailing, adding a Rococo-inspired feeling to this design. This bold detailing extends through the gown's side cutouts and down through the hips. Laser-cut lace accents the front of this gown, creating a breathtaking lace pattern and texture. Double beaded shoestring straps extend from the front of the gown into a geometric-inspired strappy back, accenting a sheer bodice. A dramatic, bold lace train completes the look. The back of this lace wedding dress zips up beneath pearl buttons.

This is a beautiful and eye catching dress! I went to over 15 bridal stores and tried on almost 200 dresses to find this gorgeous and unique dress! This dress has been worn once and has been altered to shorten the straps, hem the bottom, and slightly take in the side seams under the armholes. No altering of the waist. Bra pads and bustle were added. The dress is all lace with a crepe underlay with some bead work and 19 pearl-looking buttons in the back on top of the zipper. The lace train is absolutely gorgeous! The crepe underlay makes it so comfortable to wear. It has been dry cleaned and in amazing condition! One small flaw is that a few beads came off of the straps, but this isn’t noticeable and would even be a very easy fix for a seamstress. Photos upon request. I wanted to keep this dress forever but decided it is too gorgeous to sit in my closet.
Sizing:
I am a size 6 but the the bridal label size of this dress is a 10.
I am 5’4” and wore 3 1/2 inch heels. At the time of the wedding my measurements were: 36” bust, 28.5” waist, 38” hips.
My measurements right now are 36” bust, 29.5” waist, 39” hips and it still fits great. I feel like it would still fit even if my my measurements were a little more since the underneath layer of crepe has some give to it.

Alterations

It has been altered to shorten the straps, hem the bottom, and slightly take in the side seams under the armholes. No altering of the waist. Bra pads and bustle were added.