This dress has it all!  It started out as a simple and just “nice” long evening or bridesmaid style dress in a dusky rose tone.  Now, with the addition of the lace over skirt and sleeves, lux beaded lace appliques, floral appliques with beaded centers and crystals and pearls hand sewn to the bodice’s lace trim, it has gone from simply “nice” to wow!  This design is sure to garner gasps and compliments whether worn as a wedding dress or to another special event or function.

This upcycled dress was created from a cotton and silk tunic top that was lengthened to dress length with the addition of the bottom of a vintage slip and lace fabric.  The lace fabric was also employed in the creation of cap sleeves.  Beaded lace appliques, satin roses, tattered lace florets and crystal and pearl beaded swags and tassels add further romantic embellishments to this feminine and vintage inspired show piece.

This is the first dress I created for my upcycled 2020 bridal collection.  I am extremely proud of the fact that I was able to design a dress that is one of a kind, romantic and unique in plus size!  This dress is a size 22/24 and provides an option for the woman with curves who wants that special dress for her wedding or any other occasion that is not off the rack and celebrates that she, no matter what her size, is also individual and has a need (and the right!) to express herself.  I am looking forward to the first potential client who discovers this dress in my collection and just has to try it on!