Okay, real talk about this dress. I got it for my backyard reception because I wanted to change out of my big ballgown. The style is 10/10. It gives you that hourglass figure instantly. The "elastic satin" description is accurate; it’s stretchy enough to sit and eat dinner comfortably. I will say, the white is a very bright, stark white, so make sure that’s the tone you want. Also, if you have broader shoulders like me, the top part might feel a tiny bit restrictive if you lift your arms all the way up, but otherwise, it fits like a glove. Definitely worth it.

I’m obsessed with the mermaid shape on this. It hugs all the right curves without feeling like I'm being squeezed to death.

I was honestly so nervous about buying my wedding dress online because you hear so many horror stories, but this was such a relief. I ordered the custom size because I’m a bit curvy, and the fit was surprisingly good right out of the bag. The elastic satin fabric is the real MVP here—it actually stretches a little, so I could sit down and move without feeling like a sausage. The off-the-shoulder look stayed in place pretty well too, which I was worried about. I wore this for my backyard ceremony last month, and it looked way more expensive than it actually was. The train is long enough to feel dramatic but not so long that I tripped over it constantly. Just a heads up, give yourself plenty of time for shipping, but overall, I felt beautiful and saved a ton of money compared to a boutique.

The style is super classic, and those long sleeves are perfect if you’re getting married in cooler weather like I did. It’s definitely thick enough that you don’t see through it, which is great. I did have to take it to a local tailor just to nip in the waist a tiny bit because I lost some weight before the big day, but otherwise, the quality is decent for the price point. It’s not high-end designer silk, obviously, but for a budget-friendly option, it photographs really well. I got so many compliments on the mermaid shape! If you are on the fence, just measure yourself carefully and maybe steam it really well before wearing it because it arrived a bit wrinkled.

The sleeves are actually super comfortable! I was worried they'd be too tight on my arms, but the stretch satin has plenty of give.