Check out this beautiful ivory lace dress! Slight mermaid/sheath fit, V-neckline, illusion back, and belt sewed onto the front. First 3 pictures were from Venus Bridal which is no longer in business. The length was altered to fit my daughter with flats on. She also had cups sewn in. My daughter is 5'4", 130 pounds, 36DD. The dress has a side zipper to get the dress on and off. The 4 and 5 picture is of her on her wedding day.
There was approximately 10 1/2 inches of applique that came off the hem that I have repaired. I did inspect it and it was not torn off, it looked as though it may not have been completely stiched on and just came apart. I baste stitched the applique on with blue thread before repairing it with clear thread and I left the baste stitch on so that you could see the repair. I have provided pictures.
I had it dry cleaned at Mullberrys, it was spendy but well worth it. They did a great job, it's a beautiful dress. The last two pictures are after drycleaning.