I bought the dress from RK Bridals in New York City. I honestly thought I was NOT going to wear a white dress when I got married, until I tried this one! It's simple, elegant and sophisticated.
Modern and Simple Mermaid/Fishtail wedding dress. European Designer Victoria Jane by Ronald Joyce TARA - Style #17401
U.S. Size 16 Designer: Victoria Jane Style: Mermaid/Fishtail Color: Ivory Fabric: Satin, Taffeta Neckline: Dipped Dress/Skirt Length: Full Sleeve style: Originally sleeveless. Shoulder/straps added and can easily be removed by a tailor Train: Sweep/Brush/Duster (Please note, alterations were made to this train – see below.
Retailed for $1200 Asking $300
This dress is ridiculously flattering and slimming with a simple yet elegant style.
Measurements of dress on the hanger: 6´´ from bust to neckline 7´´ sleeves (from bust to shoulder) 18´´ from armpit-to-armpit 16´´ waist (from side-to-side) 20´´ hips (from side-to-side) 51´´ length (both in the front and the back) While the dress is slightly longer in the back, the length is the same in the front/back because the back of the dress starts lower down on the back, and the front of the dress starts higher at the bust
Bride´s measurements: 42 ½´´ bust 36´´ waist 44 ½´´ hips Bride is 5´3´´ and 180lbs and normally wears a medium/large in tops and 10/12 in pants.
Upper part of the dress is a bustier style – no bra necessary – and has fabulous structure, with ruching in a criss-cross/pleated pattern for an amazing slimming look. Lower part of dress is slight A-line and falls to the floor in the front in a gown-length. Back of the dress has a full zipper plus buttons to below the hips. The ruching/pleated look is present in the back as well and softly flows out after the waist. This original dress had a short train, which was cut to a gown-length. This means it does lay on the floor in the back a slight bit, but does not have a train in the traditional sense.