From the David's Bridal page, which can be found here: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_melissa-sweet-wedding-dress-with-two-toned-skirt-ms251074
LIMITED EDITION Melissa Sweet Wedding Dress with Two Toned Skirt
Style: MS251074
You will look picture perfect on your wedding day in this charming A-line gown!
- LIMITED EDITION: Coveted Bridal Styles, available for a limited time.
- Strapless bell shaped, collapsed ball gown with layers of antique mauve and ivory tulle with softly colored embroidered and beaded floral appliques.
- Grosgrain sash included.
- Chapel train. Sizes 0-26.
- Available in Dark Antique Mauve in select stores and by special order.
- Fully lined. Center back zip. Imported polyester. Dry clean only.
Melissa Sweet's sizing chart lists the measurements for a size 12 gown as follows:
Bust: 39"
Waist: 32.5"
High Hip: 39"
Seat Circle: 42.5"
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This is a beautiful blush gown. It's perfect for brides with pale skin, as the color does not wash out your complexion the way that a white or ivory gown would, but would look amazing on any skin tone!
I purchased this gown in July 2015 for my February 29th, 2016 wedding. The dress was worn once for my wedding day, and professionally cleaned and pressed immediately after (first week of March 2016, a $100 value!) I did wear the dress outdoors for my ceremony, but as you can see from the photos, it's extremely clean underneath. The hem is definitely cleaner than many sample dresses at a bridal salon! What few marks there are on the innermost satin layers cannot be seen when you are wearing the gown. The dress is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, or staining on the exterior gown.
The embroidery is absolutely enchanting in person and in professional photos from your wedding day. These cell phone pictures really do not do it justice! The cascading florals in an array of ivory and lilac, the gold stitching, the embroidered pearls... you really have to see it in person! The decorative buttons down the back are a classic look, but the dress closes easily with a zipper. The mauve sash is completely removable if you would prefer to wear the dress without it. This dress is timeless, classic yet modern at the same time.
The color is absolutely stunning in person. In bright lighting (outdoors) it's a very subtle blush color that can easily pass for ivory. This is great if your family really wants you to wear ivory or white (as mine did!) I personally feel that the blush color shows up more prominently in ambient lighting, such as during dinner and dancing. It's like a ceremony dress and reception dress rolled into one!
This is an extremely unique gown. My seamstress (who works on dozens of wedding dresses each year) had never seen a gown like this. She said that everyone who saw it hanging in her shop commented on "that beautiful blush gown." Since this is a limited edition dress that is no longer available, I can almost guarantee that you will be the only one wearing it (or anything like it) in your group of friends!
This dress was so light and comfortable to wear. I loved wearing it for my wedding day and I'm sure you will too! I decided to sell my dress because it deserves to be worn, loved, and enjoyed instead of hanging in a closet. :-)
Photo description: The first photo is from the original page on the David's Bridal website. Second photo is a pinned photo of a bride trying on the dress, which more accurately shows the color of the dress. Photos 3 through 9 were taken by me, in my home on February 8th, 2017. Photos 10 through 12 are professional photos of me wearing the dress at my wedding.
By purchasing this pre-loved wedding dress, you are saving over $1200 off retail (including alterations!)