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Vintage 1986 Tea-Length Lace Wedding Dress, Pristine Condition, Stored Acid-Free Since the Wedding

A classic tea-length silhouette in delicate lace over a full tulle underlayer, giving the skirt beautiful volume and graceful movement. The full skirt flares from the waist and is not fitted through the hips, making fit forgiving below the waist. This is a dress that photographs exceptionally well and feels special in person.
No designer label, which was common for boutique bridal gowns of this era.
∙ Bust: 32”
∙ Waist: 26.5”
∙ Shoulder to hem: 51”
Fit is determined primarily by bust and waist. I am 5’8” and weighed 130 lbs on my wedding day.

This dress is in pristine condition. It was professionally cleaned immediately after the wedding and stored in acid-free tissue and archival box ever since. I recently took it out, put it on, and was thrilled to see how terrific it looks. The lace is beautiful. The structure is intact. There is nothing to repair, alter for damage, or apologize for. It is ready for its second wedding.

The Photos
The dress is shown as it was meant to be seen: worn at the wedding where it began, and worn again by the same bride today, still married to that great guy. This dress has a good history. We hope it becomes yours.