About the Dress

The Papillon dress by Jenny Packham is a stunning floor-length gown that elegantly hugs the body. It features a dreamy, flowy design that creates a beautiful effect while walking yet remains fitted for a flattering silhouette. Made from soft ivory silk, the dress glistens with delicate beading and sequins, showcasing a stunning design.

This size 12 dress has been worn once. At the time, I was 20 weeks pregnant, and the style fit perfectly. I normally wear a size 10 and have a smaller bust, but I definitely enjoyed having fuller breasts (due to hormones) to fill a size 12. It was worn braless. It is a very comfortable dress. It was for a COVID wedding, and I didn't drink, and there was no dancing; I only wore the dress for a few hours.

The dress has not been professionally cleaned but stored carefully to maintain its condition, as life got busy with a newborn. It is a little creased at the end. There are a few marks where the dress touched the floor while I was standing and walking, and there is one small pulled thread on the back that needs to be stitched. The original bag of spare beads and sequins is included.

Alterations

The straps were slightly shortened, and some details around the base were lifted slightly and stitched higher, with nothing cut.