J. Mendel "Valentine" Italian silk wool gazaar gown features a strapless boned bustier bodice with a sculpted plunge sweetheart neckline, and pleating at the front, an A-line waist with contour silk organza insets at the sides and a short train. Concealed zip back with hook-and-eye closure Material: 100% silk Color: Ivory Fully lined Made in the USA.
I purchased this J. Mendel gown from Jin Wang Bridal Studio in downtown San Francisco in 2017. It was custom ordered from the designer (took 8 months to order). Worn once on wedding day, for approximately 8 hours. Has been cleaned and safely stored in temperature controlled storage, hanging in original dress bag. It is in excellent condition.
This dress was altered at the waist only, taken in slightly. If you are a true size 4 or smaller, this dress will fit. The length was not altered. I am 5'8" and wore Christian Louboutin Iriza heel height 100m (brought me to approximately 5'11"), you can see dress length in photos with the heels.
Also shown in photos is a Pronovias cape, which I would consider selling separately if interested. Silk crepe. The white matches the dress (even though they are 2 different designers). Paid $2,500 USD for the cape, also purchased through Jin Wang Bridal Studio. $1500 if purchased alone, $1000 if purchased with the dress.
If interested, I can toss in the custom veil for free. Jin Wang designed and made this veil specifically for me, for this dress (paid $500).