Perfect for wedding guests, formal events, galas, black tie occasions, and special celebrations where you want to make a statement
I was kinda unsure of the size since Ive gained a few pounds
I was able to put it together by myself - the only difference is I used a hammer for some parts that I had trouble snapping in on my own (the little plastic clamps that guide the string, and some of the wooden pegs) Just do so carefully as to not break any of the pieces
An era where women getting married were encouraged to take up so much space there could be absolutely no denying that this was, in fact, her day
Cutting across the grain, or on the bias (diagonal direction), gives the fabric more stretch and drape, which is often used in designs for a looser fit or more fluid appearance
Like many of the dresses I tried on, I took this in a size 10, which felt perfectly in balance with my shape, with the heavyweight satin giving a gorgeous drape and flair when it moves