About the Dress

I cannot express enough how this dress made me feel like a princess on my special day.

This is Vera Wang's Esther dress, part of the Iconic Collection. It is an illusion sweetheart soft A-line gown with multi-layered Chantilly lace appliqué, sheer tulle elbow-length sleeve with floating lace, and horsehair sash (not pictured because not worn -- but available with purchase).

With multiple settings for tightening on the interior belt, I felt comfortable throughout the whole night.

I knew I wanted to wear strapless from the moment I started my dress search, but I was very concerned with the fit. I had been to weddings where the bride is pulling up her dress all night. That could not have been less of the case with this. Once I put the gown on, it didn't move. It was comfortable all night long, and I was so sad when it was time to take it off!

Alterations

Dress was purchased in a size 4, but was brought in a little. Fits between a size 2 and a size 4.
Specific measurements are included below (all in inches) --

Overbust - 31.25
Bust - 35
Underbust - 26
Waist - 24.5
High Hip - 33
Low Hip - 39
Hollow To Hem - 54
Hollow To Waist - 10.75