Beautiful Boho Allover Kaleidoscope Embroidered Sheath Wedding Dress
The Archer- Willowby by Watters
"Show-stopping." "Breathtaking." "The most beautiful wedding gown I have ever seen—period." These are direct quotations from my wedding guests. I am not exaggerating when I say that my gown was the most commented-upon element of my wedding. And really, you've never seen anything like it, either—of the 50+ gowns I tried on, this was the most unique one.
Balancing an elegant trumpet silhouette with a bold, geometric lace, this dress is for modern brides unafraid to make a statement. (And the statement is, "I'm a bad b****.") - The mesh of the neckline is so delicately crafted that the lace seems to FLOAT on your chest. Unlike many "illusion" necklines that are obviously held up by tan fabric, this one really carries off an optical illusion—several people marveled to me that they couldn't figure out "how the dress stayed up," both those who saw it in person and people who saw photos of the day!
I was physically comfortable in this flexible, gentle dress throughout the 12-hour marathon of my wedding day. No stiff boning here; it's easy to move in. I was on the dancefloor all night with nary a trip and felt absolutely no desire to change into a reception dress.
- Built-in cups eliminate the need for a bra. And although not bulky, the fabric of the dress doesn't show panty lines!
- Flattering fitted bodice and lace arranged into clever decolletage make you feel like a model. Or a beautiful statue.
- A 3-button bustle makes things easy on your bustle assistants. It took my bridesman about 2 minutes to bustle, without a prior lesson.
- A dramatic plunge back with a delicate lace top will have you looking for excuses to look in the mirror!
No damage to the dress. Worn once, on my wedding day.
Size: I am 5'11, 130 lbs, and wear a 34A bra.
Alterations: I had cups added (so you can go bra-free) and some space taken in at the bodice for a closer fit.
This gown was absolutely the best wedding-related choice I made (besides, y'know, picking my husband). I am overjoyed to think about it living on to make another bride feel as beautiful as I did!