Sabina Motasem, Josephine

A 100% pure silk cowl neck, bias cut, backless wedding dress with sumptuous puddle train.

Sample dress direct from the British designer and unworn. Size 10.

Be timeless and luxuriously understated with this simply stunning dress; inspired by the glamour and elegance of a bygone age, the designer used the finest silk and the dress has a superior cut and drape to flatter any shape.

This classic but unique dress can be effortlessly transformed into different looks during the day with a sash or Art Deco style beaded belt (not included in sale). The fabric is unbelievably soft to the touch and, because of the natural properties of silk, it will keep you warm(er) for a winter/spring wedding, or cool if you are a summer/autumn bride. I didn’t want to endure a day of underwire or corsetry so common in all the other dresses I tried on, and somehow this dress manages to feel like it is being poured on you, without any self-conscious clingy-ness.

Unworn but altered to fit me at 5’6”. A small loop and hidden ribbon were added to bustle up and protect the train on the evening dance floor. There are some very faint marks (specialist dry cleaned and barely perceptible - see photos) No longer getting married so dress is not needed.

(Available to try on at Gillian Million Atelier, Teddington, London)