I bought the dress from the Amy Kuschel store in San Francisco in the spring of 2017 when I was living there. After trying on a bunch of frilly, stuffy dresses elsewhere that did not feel like me, this one was elegant, classic yet interesting, and made me feel beautiful while still feeling like me. Amy herself was there the day I bought it and helped me make the final decision. The dress is so well made, and the beauty is in its simplicity as well as the details like the drape of the fabric that hugs you just the right way, the lace, and the buttons on the back. It feels special and romantic without being overly delicate or stuffy.
On the day, the dress looked perfect, and I received so many compliments it. Equally important was that it was easy to move in the whole night. We had a city wedding in a funky art gallery, but this dress would be at home in many different settings. I am 5'7" and 125 pounds, and I wore it with a strapless bra, although you could also go without one. The dress was altered slightly but is not overly fitted so is forgiving for different body types.
I love looking back at the pictures and admiring the dress, and I hope someone else will enjoy the gown as much as I did!