Brand new Yumi Katsura "Esther" dress. Ordered new, tried on once in salon, no alterations. This is an elegant A-line long sleeve lace gown. This lace is intricate and delicate. Eyelash detail to lace on upper and lower sleeves and around hem of back and bust. Sheer illusion neckline and back give an off the shoulder look to the sleeves. Sleeves have functioning buttons. A structured bodice gives the gown a defined waistline. The bodice is unlined, accentuating the detail of the lace. Illusion comes up to collar bone and blends seamlessly. Back of bodice is a V style with buttons that run up the zipper (these are not individual functioning buttons, but lay directly on top of the zipper). Multi layerd tulle skirt with lace appliques throughout skirt. The front of the skirt has lace appliques to the top layer; the train/back has additional appliques to multiple layers.
The skirt has 4 layers of tulle and 2 layers to the slip (inner slip is nude, outter slip is ivory). Please note - in order to fit a large petticoat (like the one included) the slip must be altered to allow the additional width.
Photographs posted that are NOT stock photos are taken with a petticoat underneath the slip. This gives the skirt a fuller (more ballgown) look. Dress can be worth with or without petticoat.
Stock photos are seen with the tulle belt that is included with the dress. This is not attached to the dress and can be removed. Bridal salon photos are shown with crystal/peral belt that is included.
Measurements:
Laying flat, front seam to seam WAIST: approximately 11.5 inches
Laying flat, front seam to seam BUST: approximately 14 inches
Front length, laying flat, from waist to bottom hem: approximately 47 inches
Back length with train, laying flat, from waist to bottom hem: approximately 65.5 inches