satin black and white dress Ashley Lauren 11857 Size 2 Long Fitted Velvet Pageant Overskirt Formal Evening Gown Non Stretch Black White Satin Mermaid Long

Chances are, your seamstress has seen it all, and they might have some fabulous expert advice to share

It's just such a good dress that I feel like it deserved it's own post - haha - ALSO, I had to borrow it from Lauren Bushnell because there was NOTHING out there in January when I was on the white dress hunt

I wish they'd sent progress photos during production, but that's a minor thing

The jacket fits TTS and will last for years to come

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