Dress was purchased at a sample sale at a local bridal boutique in Washington. I absolutely LOVED this dress when I found it. Unfortunately, I ended my engagement a few months after purchasing it and so the dress was never worn. And finally I think it's time to let it go to some other deserving bride!!
This dress is very fitted down through the hips yet I also felt very comfortable in it. Overall, the dress is a little heavy in weight due to the full ruffly skirt - but the skirt is the best part, in my opinion, Both elegant and really fun! I found the sweetheart neckline very flattering, even with having a small chest. The all-over embellishment on the bodice is a mix of crystals/beads of ivory and silver. I never thought I would love a dress with so much "bling." I think that this is well done and doesn't look cheap/trashy. The back dips into a soft V instead of straight across. There is a small bit of the top layer material coming apart from the zipper at the bottom of the back. I was told at the time that this would be an easy and cheap thing to fix. You can see this in the photo of the back of the dress.
Photos are taken of me in the dress when I purchased it at the boutique. I am 5'6" and about 125 lbs. I would've had to alter the dress before wearing (evidence by the big clips at the back when trying on).
Dress is very clean and no visible discolorations or stains. As it was a sample dress, you may want to have it cleaned, but that's up to you. The dress has been kept in the bridal bag in a clean, temperature controlled home since purchasing.
Materials: Net, organza & taffeta