The Dress

Hard to find! Unique dress, dress from the Moonrise Canyon collection. It is a two piece look but attached subtly, with a bow and sweatheart top and a full a-line tulip skirt that opens with each squish, letting you show off your legs and shoes while still having that full dress look. The balloon sleeves add drama and CAN BE REMOVED EASILY so as to have a ceremony and dance look. Definitely changes the dress! See alterations. Loved getting married in this dress, she is dreamy and comfortable, and HAS POCKETS! Although it’s strapless it feels secure with corset boning. Im usually between a size 4-6 US and didn’t have to alter this dress for fit except for the slip, see alterations. She travels very well. Had to crunch up on the plane and didnt need anything except hanging up when we got to Mexico! **There are some small things to note that might need some love: (see video for details and ask for detailed photos if needed) 1)the stitch that holds the bodice to the skirt on the right needed extra support, so seamstress added a second one, but might just need to redo it. Easy. Pin to mark and support during transit. 2) on the back left under the back clasps, might need to redo the sticking although not super noticeable. 3) there’s some sticking coming out slightly at the bottom of the zipper, easy fix 4) on the underside of the dress fabric, specifically the train there’s some tiny loose threads and small pills, on the embroidered appliqué. Someone on the front if you’re looking closely, Can be easily cut off carefully.

Alterations

*****No alterations were made on the bodice or hemming of the main dress (only slip got hemmed) 1) We wanted to get a bustle made for dancing but with the pleats it wasn’t possible so instead my seamstress created three near invisible small white loops on the train that attach to a wristband when desired to lift the dress. A bit heavy for the wristband alone but gives you a good grip on the dress and keeps the longest part up. Made dancing in it a breeze! 2) She hemmed just the inside slip to my height with heels, about 5’9. Didn’t have a problem dancing or stepping on main dress (unaltered). She said main dress should stay unaltered, and that a long flowy look was best versus altering it. Since its a tulip skirt, it fits almost anyone hieghtwise she said. 3) She also added an extra support stitch on the right side of the bodice where it attaches to the skirt for extra support, this has a safety pin in it now to support in transit, but could possibly need extra support stitch. 4) Additionally, she added little clear snaps that attach the sleeves to the dress which were nice so that the sleeves could be removed for dancing! Originally the sleeves weren’t removable, but had a small string attaching them to the dress. So this gives you options!