The Dress

This dress is brand new never worn.

https://www.callablanche.com/product-page/123105-yara/

Selling because I have ended up with two dresses due to peer pressure!*

The dress is in mint unused condition, and would fit a size 12 comfortably, perhaps a 14 if you are narrower through the top than the bottom like I am. It would fit a size 8-10 with alterations. I was quoted ~£240 for all required alterations, including tightening the sleeves, so not too bad as I was expecting more with the detailed upper!

This was the only dress I tried on which looked as good on me as I hoped it would from the catalogue photos!

* Classy, fashion-forward high neck with gorgeous button-up back
* Elegant sleeves
* Delicate understated sparkle on top half (has to be seen in person)
* Figure-flattering A-Line style with built-in structured waist-cincher.
* White Lace with 3-D flowers and subtle beading
* Stunning 'Stiffened Mikado' Cathedral length train
* Carry loop thingy in the underskirts
* Pockets!!

It is perfect for winter weddings as the mikado bottom is thick and structured, and the top half would glisten beautifully imitating snow.

I bought it for a summer wedding, because the A-Line skirt gives your legs plenty of air space and because the top was so breathable and airy.

The measurements (see photos) are:

* Waist (flat) 38cm/15in across, so roughly double that for a fitted/on measurement
* Waistband is 4in from top to bottom
* Bust doesn't matter too much as there is no bust-band. Dress would look likely accommodate up to a 38E (in my opinion! You would need shapewear) But also looks good with smaller as you can see. I am not wearing any shapewear in the photo but I would do if I was going to wear it to lift a little.
* Shoulder to front hem 166cm/65in
* Shoulder to shoulder hem 40cm/16in

This dress is brand new unaltered and unworn.

I am looking to clear this purchase off my credit card so I am unlikely to go *too* far into negotiations but happy to talk. I do have a beautiful £200 veil I would be happy to include in the sale by way of a negotiation (not the one pictured whilst I am wearing the dress, (and I wouldn't wear it placed there either!!) but is almost identical style and length, see last photo for actual).

* I started with a £70 white dress from River Island I was happy with, but crumbled and listened to the advice of others saying "you'll regret not having a 'real' wedding dress!" so I went shopping and DID fall in love with this dress (because it is GORGEOUS, even moreso in person than in the photos) and whacked it on my credit card. However, the reason I had a £70 dress to start with, was because our budget simply did not include a 'real wedding dress'. Unfortunately. So I am now trying to put right my being pressured! I am sure you can relate, us brides do seem to get given these 'opinions' !