This dress is an absolute show stopper! We had an intimate Italian wedding and it fit the venue perfectly, but this dress would be perfect in any setting.
Despite the curve-hugging nature of the dress, it is truly one of the most comfortable pieces I've ever owned. I ate lots of pasta, drank wine and danced the night away (and wasn't uncomfortable once).
This dress really IS universally falttering--I've seen it on several different body types and each was a stunner. The train is beautiful, and it bustles perfectly for dancing! It's been dry cleaned post-wedding, it's in great condition!
Alterations: Dress was hemmed (keeping beautiful hemline design in place), and brought in on the sides near the waist with padding in the bust (which can be removed easily).
The mesh in the deep v will need to be replaced, easy to do with your seamstress!. The lining has marks on it but you can't see them when you are wearing the dress. (pictures attached)