Floral Brocade Strapless A Line Gown

I wanted this dress for months - I thought it was the perfect mother of the groom dress. With a larger chest, I had to really work to make this dress work. It’s narrow from the top of the dress to the waist so there isn’t much room to squeeze the girls in. This dress is lighter than you realize with such lush fabric. The colors are impeccably beautiful. Prior to wearing, my only wish is that it had pockets!! The very tiny straps broke on my initial try-on. After wearing it, I was disheartened to see how the entire bottom edge is ruined and pulled. I’m guessing this is from the concrete I walked over, even with heels. My bracelets also caught on the fabric all night long. Even so, I loved this dress and would love to have it shortened so I can wear it again.

I love this dress, it was stunning and I received tons of compliments at the wedding as well as afterwards. I am in love with the fabric, as an interior designer. I left it on a chair in my bedroom for weeks because I didn’t want to put the fabric away. I know the stress will always be in my life because if for some reason I ever can’t wear it or it’s out of style, I will be making pillows or drapes with it.! The fit was perfect exactly my size without any alteration

I’m 5’5” and 150 pounds and wore size 6 (without alterations) along with 3” heels. The dress was transported across the country in an extremely overpacked suitcase and did not need any special attention like steaming because the pastel brocade fabric is so forgiving. Also, it is a very lightweight gown for as full as it appears, making it super comfortable to wear all day and night. This dress is stunning and received tons of compliments!