Maggie Sottero, Elliot

Maggie Sottero "Elliot" Dress (4MS023). The description as per the website is: "Lightweight flowing Paris chiffon drapes this slim A-line gown with dazzling Swarovski crystal bead patterns adorning the bodice and crystal buttons over a zipper back closure".

I paid $2,400 for the dress in April 2015. This dress hasn't had any alterations, and wasn't taken up, so would be very easy to get it fitted. I am 185cm in heels, and the length was perfect on me. The dress has been dry-cleaned, and in excellent condition, the only damage is a very small tear in the chiffon at the hem, which could be easily mended, however if you are shorter than me then taking the dress up would remove the issue. The back of the dress has a short train. I had a bustle added to allow the train to be pulled up at the reception which was fantastic. There are cups in the dress that can be removed if needed.

The dress has a modest v-neck, the straps sit on the edge of the shoulders. Swarovski crystals are on the bodice from the waist up, front and back. The dress has a low back, with a zipper closure from about waist height, which is covered by buttons.

The dress is really only fitted between the bust and the waist, then falls to a slim A-line shape. I am an 8-10 in tops and a 10-12 in pants and it wasn't tight across the hips. The measurements from the Maggie Sottero website for a size 8 (in inches) are: Bust 36, Waist 28, Hips 38.5, Length 58.

I wore the dress with a fingertip length veil on the day that you can have for free with the dress if you like it.

Happy to answer any questions you have about the dress. Good luck with your wedding dress hunting!