Lusan Mandongus
US$860 • Save 51%
- £1,400
- -£720
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- £680 Total in GBP
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I fell in love with this dress the moment I tried it on (and I tried on a lot of dresses)!
I purchased it in 2016 for £1,400 (+ £250 alternations) from Clifton Brides boutique bridal shop in Bristol, which has won the South West Regional Winner for the past 3 years.
This Lusan Mandongus wedding dress is the perfect combination of being beautifully detailed whilst still understated. It combines romance (floral applique on the hips & waist, vintage style lace, sheer tulle outer layer), with sophistication/glamour (fit-and-flare silhouette & stunning low V back with sheer & lace straps). This dress would suit a country/rustic wedding as much as a classic/formal wedding.
There is a concealed zip at the back and some boning to the front that gives a stunning shape and feels comfortable on. The scalloped edge neck line and straps have eyelash lace edging. There are small ivory beads sewn onto the applique detailing on the bust and straps which glisten subtly in the light. The level of detail captured on this dress varies so much depending on the angle of the light - which makes it photograph beautifully throughout the day and evening.
Another selling point for me was how light and comfortable the dress was on - it was a dream to wear and so easy to move in. With some slight structure in the top I felt secure and confident, and with the skirt layers being a combination of of silk, lace and tulle it had so much movement and din't feel heavy or stiff like I found a lot of other dresses did.
The under layers of silk and lace skirt layers are more fitted, flaring a little half way down the thighs, with the outer tulle layer pealing off just above, giving a romantic feminine silhouette.
The train is edged in a beautiful lace and is chapel length which looks stunning when all splayed out. It can be hung up inside the skirt for dancing, or there is a loop to wear it on your wrist if you prefer.
I decided to add a simple ivory grosgrain & silk ribbon around my waist, but he dress does looks equally stunning without a belt. (I tried on some stunning crystal and pearl belts which looked gorgeous with this dress for a more formal look.)
I wore a single tier, chapel length cut edge tulle veil, which allowed the low V back detail to still be visible, it added another translucent romantic layer to the outer tulle layer of the skirt. This dress also looked very pretty with a lace edged finger tip length veil.
"LM by Lusan Mandongus couture style is uncompromisingly feminine and romantic mixing classic bridal fabrics and shapes with an on-trend vintage twist. The bride in Lusan Mandongus will feel one part Hollywood Vamp, one part fairy-tale princess and a hundred percent individual."
This dress made me feel so confident, elegant and beautiful on my wedding day last August. I received so many compliments on it, it would be a shame for it not to receive the lime light one more time, and make someone feel as incredible as I did on their special day.
Alterations / Sizing:
I am 5ft 5 1/2" and I wore 3 1/4" heals with this dress - the length was made to fit these measurements, although if you needed the dress taking up a competent seamstress would be able to do this.
I'm a size UK 8-10 (10 on the hips with a smaller waist and bust).
I had the waist professionally altered by Clifton Brides - so I would say this is more size 8, measuring around 24". It was also taken in slightly at the bust and I would say will comfortably fit cup size B - D. (There are C cup foam pads sewn in currently to give extra shape which can be removed if you wish). There is scope to let the waist and bust out again if required.
I also had the inner layers at the back of the skirt taken in slightly, just under the to bottom, to accentuate the feminine curve.
There are no flaws on the dress, it has been professionally dry cleaned by Clifton Brides and is hanging pristine in a Clifton Brides dress bag.
Details
- Condition: Used
- Dry Cleaned: Yes
- Color family: Ivory
- Fabric: Lace
- Year: 2016
Seller Leanne
- Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
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- Last active 5 years ago
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