Since I'm here, and haven't done a lot in the way of Ebay listing, I figured I'd open up a dialogue in the interest of selling my "other" wedding dress... the one I didn't end up wearing. It's a Pronovias, which I'm told is a rather fancy designer, very feminine and flattering.
Let me give you the photos and "stats" on this thing:
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| Sweetheart neckline - comes with spaghetti straps, but these can be removed easily if strapless is more your thing. It's also fairly simple to add cap sleeves, I'm told. |
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| Can be worn as shown, or with additional crinoline for extra skirtage. |
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| I had to include this shot of the train - really beautiful. |
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| Pronovias Barcelona label. |
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| Dress size 12 - remember, that's a street size 8! |
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| Pretty flower, can be replaced with something else, or replaced entirely if you're not into the frou frou. |
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| Close-up of fine detailing - yes, these dresses go for thousands! |
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| Note the tiny flaw - someone's bracelet caught on the dress during a fitting. |
I
originally purchased this gown at a local bridal boutique, but opted to instead
wear an entirely different dress that I found here on Ebay. In case you are
wondering why I would reject such a fine piece of apparel... I'm a simple,
practical person. Comfort and safety first, even when dressing for one's
wedding day, is my motto. So while the fine details and shape-flattering design
of this high-end bride gown were indeed quite enticing, in the end I just
couldn't imagine my klutzy self in such a complicated getup on my wedding day.
In short – it just didn't feel like ME.
For
you, however, it may be a different story. Perhaps you are a mani, pedi,
hairdid, high-heels sort of gal (and even if you aren't,don't most women want
to look a vision on the day they get married?). If storybook wedding is your
bag, then this never-worn Pronovias bridal gown may just be the garment of your
dreams.
Note
the beaded detailing, lovely flounces and soft, flowing tulle, gathered and
cinched at the hip to flaunt and flatter your womanly curves. The full skirt
can be accentuated further with a crinoline for a beautiful, feminine effect.
It currently features spaghetti straps, but these can easily be removed if you
prefer the strapless sweetheart neckline which is currently so popular. Another
easy option, I was told, is to add cap sleeves, thicker straps or some other
type of arm coverage. And if the flower in the front is too much for you, your
dressmaker can easily change that to some other type of embellishment, or
remove it entirely.
This
wedding dress is in pristine condition, off the shelf, never worn, with one tiny
imperfection to speak of – there is a miniscule pull somewhere in the
folds of the skirt. This is so minor that I actually had to search for it prior
to photographing. However, because I wish to be an honest Ebayer, I have
captured it on film for you to see for yourself, with my own five-inch hand
shown in the picture for scale. There's also another photo, of that section of
the dress where the pull is, but from more far away. Bet you can't find it -- I
couldn't! Trust me, no one in a million years will notice.
Two
more outstanding features: the hour-glass shaped, figure-enhancing, inner
corset... and the long, flowing train which can of course be bustled out of the
way when it's time for dancing. Face it, ladies: you can't find this type of
quality or durability in a made-to-order Ebay gown from China. No, this
is top quality designer merchandise.
Here's
a tip for those just starting their quest for the perfect wedding dress: don't
skimp on quality because someone offers an enticing price point. Some of the
stuff they're peddling at David's Bridal is really pretty sad looking if you
take a good, close look. The economy has been tough these past few years, and
it's clear that many wedding dress manufacturers are cutting corners - using
poor quality fabric, less embellishment, cheaply sewn on plastic beads, shoddy
looking lace, and that sort of thing.
I
feel confident in telling you that this designer Pronovias wedding gown truly
stands up to its name. Even though I ended up not wearing it for my own
reasons, I can assure you that this dress is exceptionally made, in pristine
condition, and well worth the investment. It will arrive to you safe and sound
in its very own garment bag for protection. All it needs is alterations to fit
you perfectly, and an ironing prior to your big day. You're going to look
absolutely gorgeous!
SIZING:
As far as wedding dress sizes go, the rule of thumb is you should buy 2 sizes
up from your street size. This gown is a size 12, so you should buy it if you
wear a misses jeans size 8 or smaller. But even if the dress turns out to be a
little snug, a tailor can easily add a lace-up feature to the back. That's what
we were planning until I switched dresses.
If
you have any questions at all, please feel free to use the comment section, and
I will contact you.
