I’m absolutely loving the mermaid fit on this. It hugs all the right curves without making me feel like I'm being squished.

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 straight out of the bag. The stretch satin fabric is the real winner here—it actually gives a bit, so I could sit down and move without feeling like a stuffed sausage. The off-the-shoulder look stayed in place really well too, which I was worried about. I wore this for my backyard ceremony last month, and it looked heaps 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 an absolute fortune compared to a bridal boutique.

Okay, honest review on this dress. I grabbed it for my backyard reception because I wanted to change out of my big ballgown. The style is a 10/10. It gives you that hourglass figure straight away. The 'elastic satin' description is spot on; it’s stretchy enough to sit and have dinner comfortably. I will say, the white is a very bright, stark white, so make sure that’s the tone you're after. Also, if you have broader shoulders like me, the top part might feel a tad restrictive if you lift your arms right up, but otherwise, it fits like a glove. Definitely worth it.

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 it's not see-through, which is awesome. I did have to take it to a local dressmaker just to take the waist in a tiny bit because I lost a bit of weight before the big day, but otherwise, the quality is decent for the price. It’s not high-end designer silk, obviously, but for a budget-friendly option, it photographs really well. I got heaps of compliments on the mermaid shape! If you're on the fence, just measure yourself carefully and maybe give it a really good steam before wearing it because it arrived a bit creased.

The overall silhouette is absolutely gorgeous. It’s classic, elegant, and the lace detailing makes it a real standout.