The Dress

This is a simple ballgown dress, but it's absolutely beautiful. I originally picked it because sometimes beading and lace can feel overwhelming, and this is just elegant. I will say that the bottom of the dress is truer to a ballgown. It looks a look bigger on than it does in the pictures, but if you'd like it to be less of a ballgown you can take out all of the inside netting so that it lays flat, which is what I was planning to do. This is never before worn or altered, and I originally bought this up a dress size as I was at my highest weight at the time. I fit the size 10 and bought a size 12 for potential weight gain, and my pant size at the time was between a 6-8. So my current "typical size worn" does not line up with how the dress fits. However, this dress does run true to size and it's very comfortable around the arms, which I was concerned about when first looking for a long sleeve dress. My sister-in-law works in the bridal business and assured me that a dress can comfortably be altered down three dress sizes. The tag discloses this, but I want to disclose as well - this isn't suitable for a fuller bust.

Link to the dress - https://www.essensedesigns.com/martina-liana/wedding-dresses/1157/