The dress is new and without any alterations. The dress was ordered and during production, I asked the designer (Alyne by Rita Vinieris) to add the buttons all the way down the back and the train, to upgrade the detail on the dress. The original design has a slit, which I asked the designer to close, so that I would not need to have a seamstress try to close it... with potentially questionable results. I love how it turned out and it was PERFECT straight out of the box.
My fiancé and I canceled our engagement. This dress was only tried on when it arrived. This dress is PERFECTION and very grand (like Grace Kelly or Jackie O). I wish I could have worn it but I hope it will go to a good home and be worn for a wedding on a joyful bride! <3