I started with this dress from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/641492347/2018-romantic-a-line-shimmer-tulleI read the seller's reviews religiously for a month before ordering. Unfortunately there were no reviews for my dress, but the customer photos seemed to match the stock photos well, so I decided to take the chance and place my order.
When the dress came in, I was overall enamored with it, but there were some issues with it being not exactly like the photos. 1. The appliques were different (shinier and more embroidered looking- I liked them better than the stock photo appliques).
2. The waist was a straight line and short on me- this would need to be fixed. 😡😡😡
I also did not like how "bumpy" the sweetheart neckline was, so that would need to be tailored.
So my list of customizations is as follows:
1. Tailor the neckline2. Add crystal beading to the appliques 3. Add lace appliques to lengthen the waist4. Add lace trim to the hem/train5. Add mint green 3D flowers to the bodice and train6. Replace cheap rhinestones with Swarovski crystals 7. Add removable beaded straps
