I bought this dress in January 2015 and wore it on my wedding in May 2015. I absolutely LOVE this dress!! EVERYONE at my wedding loved this dress, as well as everyone who has seen pictures! It is truly stunning, and makes such a statement. Very elegant but sexy at the same time. Simple but elaborate with all the fine lace detail at the hem and of course the breathtaking back. I had the seamstress add one additional piece of the nude netting that is behind the lace to the very bottom of the back's lace detail that dips a bit lower than a pantie line, providing full coverage while not distorting the lace pattern in any way. Skinny spaghetti straps and a sweetheart top. It has been professionally dry cleaned- only been in "storage" for 1 month. I hate to depart with this dress but would love to have someone feel as beautiful and special as I did when I wore it! And had the best wedding ever!
All couture to my measurements Bust: 34 (has cups sewn in) Waist: 28 Hips (widest part):38
Bustle is a traditional bustle- ties up with 3 different areas so that it makes a smooth, flat bustle to keep with the streamlined mermaid silhouette. Ribbons are included. They go through a very small loop that has been sewn into the dress at the seams so that you can not see them when the bustle is down.