I felt so beautiful in this dress at my September 2011 wedding! I got so many compliments, and not just from the guests who HAVE to say the dress is beautiful, the vendors (photographer, makeup artist, coordinator, etc.) loved it too :)
Paloma Blanca calls the color of this dress "natural" which is in between white and ivory. I thought it was a very flattering color. It is made of silk dupioni. It is a full A-Line. Although it's a fuller dress, it is VERY light, so it's perfect for a wedding in a warm locale, or if you're planning on dancing the night away... it won't weigh you down.
There is a sweetheart neckline with subtle ruching to one side. There's a flower with a silver sparkly brooch at one hip and there are pockets! The train is very short- called a sweep train. There are bridal buttons (not functional, just for "the look") on the back of the bodice.
I should mention that my seamstress assured me the dress is very easy to alter either up or down. When I bought the dress I was worried that my weight would fluxuate (which it didn't, but that's another story), but she said not a problem. So don't count this dress out if it's not exactly your size :)
I loved this dress and I hope another bride will find it just as beautiful! Please e-mail me with your interest, I look forward to hearing from you!