Michelle
Custom Designs / Bridal / Restyling / Vintage
Michelle’s mother was married when the Princess Diana style dresses were in vogue in the 1980s. Michelle had a vision to modernize the dress, simplifying it and adding a sheer topper. Of course, the large puff sleeves were the first things to go. After removing the sleeves and scratchy tulle neckline, we worked on the fit of the dress and shortening up the train. I used the lace we cut off to adorn the flowy tulle topper.
Details
Dress: Removed the sleeves, tulle illusion at the neckline and collar; added spaghetti straps; added darting at the bust for fit; removed lace applique at bodice; hemmed lining and outer at back reducing the size of the train and replacing the bottom scallop edge; 3 point French bustle outer, 1 point French bustle lining
Topper: Custom designed out of new tulle fabric, using the lace from the portion of the train removed
Wedding Details
Photo credit: Jose Infante
Dress: Vintage (Mother’s)
Topper designer: Julia Studer, Silhouette
Location: Mandalay Bay Resort in Oxnard, California
Year: 2017