Short Sleeve Lace Mermaid Gown

Tried this for my MOB gown. Lovely color; it's called "blush" but it's actually a dusty rose. However, while most MOB gowns in "dusty rose" are far more Dusty than Rose (that is, very washed-out & blah-looking), this one's saturated enough that while it still reads as a dusty rose, it's definitely a rose. So that's a huge plus. It's a bit of a warm tone, so if you prefer cool tones (more in the pink family), this one may not work for you. I generally like pinks (cool tones) but I could've gotten away with this gown. Stunning. Comes with a sheer organza wrap as well. Sleeves are comfortable (on some gowns, esp. by Mac Duggal, the sleeves are impossibly tight; these were fine). The negatives: hips run a bit small (could be the mermaid cut); I generally wear size 8, and for this one, a 10 would do (I have an 8 from another designer as my #1 MOB choice, & wore an 8 to another recent wedding). Other negatives are length (the front is exceedingly long & would require a hem for me, which is no big deal until you realize that with the hem stiffener @ about 3" wide, which would have to be removed & replaced, you're probably looking at about a $300 hem). Finally, the train. Gorgeous & fun, but not for MOB (at least in my opinion--I think a little sweep train is OK for MOB, as long as it's not over the top, but this one is a serious train of 18"? two feet? not sure, but I felt that it'd compete with the bride's train). A train (even a sweep) would be problematic at some venues as well (such as if you have any grass or uneven surfaces). If the train suits you & the bride, & the alterations budget isn't an issue, then this gown is definitely worth a try-on. So for MOB/MOG, lovely yet problematic. For a gala or other ultra-formal event? Go for it. Just size up.