red formal dresses for weddings Burgundy Wedding Satin Ball Gown Lace Long Sleeves Shoulder to floor (without shoes) Tea-Length Wedding-Guest Dress: Ladivine 7499

The brand sells a wide range of petite-friendly pieces, but its this sequin and tulle number by Maya that really caught our eye

I spent quite a lot of time measuring and cutting the multi-size pattern to accommodate my varying bust-to-waist measurement (size 14 bust, size 16 waist) and lengthening the waist, something I always have to do on any sewing pattern

She has dramatic draping collar and lightly padded shoulders give a great contrast to the fitted bodice

Start with a transition shade, then apply a black shade only in the outer corners finishing off with a shimmery silver tint on the inner edges

The author meticulous details of the era and story were spot on

They are the real mood booster