I am 5'2" and weigh 147 lbs. I'm generally a size 8 in normal dresses. The wedding dresses I tried on locally were a size 12. This dress came as a size 42, which I assume is a European size. I truly didnt know which size to select for this ad, so I'm glad you are reading this! :)
This dress was professionally altered to hem the skirt to my height with shoes and a hook to bustle the short train. The hook for the bustle was placed at the natural seem about 2 feet from the floor which makes it very discreet. There is a built in corset inside this dress which is comfortable and flattering. There was some dirt on the bottom, but the cleaner was able to get it all off.
This dress is a timeless look! It has fabric covered buttons up the back. They zip to the waist, then button up the back. You will love the quality!