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Essence of Austrailia Dress, style number D1357. This dress is a 2013 style and is discontinued. Flattering sweetheart neckline. Sculpted corset style bodice flowing into a slim a-line /trumpet shaped skirt. This wedding dress has a zip up back with crystal buttons to hide the zipper. There is a beautiful beaded detachable belt that fits around the waist. The lace is ivory floral applique and swiss dot over champagne soft crushed taffeta. It's extremely elegant with a bit of sexiness. I absolutely love it! The lace is gorgeous and the scalloped hem looks amazing in photographs. There is also a small train. Wearing the dress was comfortable for the full day and night. It is very well designed, so that it doesn't slip down, feel heavy, get caught up in your feet, etc. I bought the dress in a size 12, but I typically wear a size 8 in ready-to-wear dresses, so it was tailored down some in the waist and hips (bust stayed about the same). I am approximately 5'6.5" and I wore 2.5" heeled shoes, so the hem was also taken up slightly. I also have a matching veil that I will consider selling as well (elbow length, delicate ivory tulle with a scalloped lace edge).