Vivienne Westwood, Mabel

The most beautiful dress ever made, my waist felt cinched but I still had so much freedom to move and dance, Vivienne Westwood corsets are designed for movement and breathability with the boning placed at the front and the back, but not at the sides. I wore my dress all day and all night and it was perfect.

Dress has been professionally dry cleaned and is in great condition.

There are a few marks on the train from walking outside and dancing all night, they are very subtle and I have included a photograph, I am also more than happy to send more photos and videos.

On the morning of the wedding we realised you could see the hanger straps through the corset, my bridesmaid quickly cut them out, so you can see where they once were inside the corset, I can share this photo.

I had a small amount taken off the hem of my dress, with my wedding shoes on I am 177cm.

I also needed a bustle for the train of my dress so I could dance during our traditional Scottish Ceilidh which consists of spinning and dancing so a wrist strap wouldn't work and it needed to be secure, the fantastic seamstress added a small clip on the back of my dress and a small material hook by the corset so I could bustle the train, I have lots of videos showing how this looked when dancing, it was really fabulous and transformed the dress into a different style. This can easily be removed if not the desired look.

Dress comes with: brand new veil that I didn't end up wearing. Original price: $340
Lucy Veil US Tulle 2.5m Colour: Off-White

https://www.lvrbridal.com/lvrbridal/p/lucyveil

And a beautiful pair of cream Bronwyn Sandals size: EU 39. Original price: $309

https://www.bronwynfootwear.com/products/lucia?variant=45349968019619&country=NZ¤cy=NZD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17426599880&gbraid=0AAAAABIz0BOmcUHH1ZFidrbRn0JQ081Cf&gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yho3XUTOZvdzo50-6JPwDRgDeyZrkDGy1aA4c1zXMgdt90Ei2MsFyGxoCuN4QAvD_BwE

Description from the Vivienne Westwood Website:

The Vivienne Westwood Mabel gown is a luxurious, romantic bridal piece from the 2025 Made-to-Order collection, featuring a classic corseted, waist-cinching bodice and a rounded, off-the-shoulder regal neckline. Crafted in England from heavy pearl white silk satin, it combines the Nova and Cora Cocotte styles, offering a draped skirt with a side-slit, a cascading train, and a concealed back zip.

Key details of the Mabel dress:

Design & Silhouette: The gown features a heavily boned, built-in bustier that creates a, defined, romantic, and structural silhouette. The neckline is rounded and sweeps across the shoulders, and the skirt is delicately draped with a high side slit to elongate the figure.

Materials: Heavy 100% Heavy silk

Details: It is fully lined with a concealed zipper and designed to have a long, flowing train.

Inspiration: The design is inspired by 19th-century styles and is part of a collection focused on romance and bridal independence.

Fit: It is described as true to size, with a structured bodice for support.