Cap Sleeve Ivory Chiffon Renaissance Style Wedding Gown by Demetrios Sz 12 

The Basics:

• Designer: Demetrios
• Color: Ivory
• Size: 12
• Fabrics: Chiffon and satin

Details

Bodice Style: shapely bodice with a curved neckline and inset empire waist. The back is a deep v that ends below the waist. The sleeves are tiny caps that can be worn up, as in our photos, or a bit more off the shoulder. There is boning in to bustline for shape. The dress is fully lined and zips up the back.

Skirt Style: The skirt is made from two layers of chiffon over two layers of satin lining. The chiffon drapes softly and has a ruffly hem finish. We added one of our semi-full slip underneath to fill out the skirt a bit. (Slip available for $49 and ships free with your gown). Without the extra slip the skirt would drape closer to the body.

Train: sweep length train

Embellishment:

Beautifully styled Demetrios gown with a Renaissance flair. The bustline and cap sleeves are chiffon tucked into tiny pleats with a ruffled edge. There is a gorgeous jeweled panel set in below the bust that extends around to the back. It features marquis shaped crystals, tiny beads, and sequins stitched to a netting lace. Some of the beading is silvery to add a bit of sparkle. The top of the bust and cap sleeves are trimmed with a row of matching beads. Two chiffon ties cross the V back to hold the gown in place.

Approximate measurements*:

Bust: 38-39"

Waist: 30-31"

Hip: 42"

Length: shoulder seam to hem: 65” (this gown is extra long)

*A note on measurements

Our gown measurements are approximate. It is not possible for us to provide a custom fit gown for you. Most wedding gowns will need alterations to fit you well. We recommend that you buy your gown too big rather than too small. It is usually easier to make a gown smaller rather than bigger. Gowns cannot be returned because they do not fit you unless we have made a significant error in our measurements.

Condition:

This gown is a sample from a bridal salon. It is in excellent condition and looks as though it was never even tried on.There may be a missing bead here or there, but nothing noticable. The gown looks very clean to me but some brides prefer to dry clean sample gowns. 

 Each one of my gowns comes with a plastic hanger and cleaners type plastic bag.

As with most formal and bridal fashions, our gowns and accessories are not returnable.

About our Gowns

Most of our gowns are either vintage or samples:

• A vintage gown can be anywhere from 10 to 100 years old. Often they have minor imperfections. Slight discoloration of the fabric, beading and trim is very common. Vintage gowns can be more fragile that new gowns because the fabric and thread have aged. Most brides prefer to have these dry cleaned before their wedding.
• A sample means that the gown is new but has likely been tried on and/or displayed. Some are brand new with tags. Even the brand new ones may need a bit of TLC to fix loose beads, re-sew a hook or loop, or take out a spot here and there. Most brides prefer to have these dry cleaned before their wedding.
• And, of course the gown will need to be ironed or steamed after shipping.

Many of you want to know the history of the gowns that you purchase from us. Normally we buy gowns in bulk lots and do not know their individual histories, but we are always happy to share any information we do have. And… advice is always FREE! We love to help you with gown selection, styles, fabrics and anything else you may want to ask.

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Shipping

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