Bespoke Nude Lace Wedding Dress

Bespoke Nude Lace Wedding Dress low back backless bodycon fitted

Danielle wanted a pretty and elegant dress with applique lace and subtle sequin sparkles on a nude base. We were aiming for something lightweight, feminine and figure-hugging. So I designed a dress that was a little soft romantic, a little boho and a little sexy, accentuating Danielle’s hourglass figure.

This bespoke nude lace wedding dress has a fully boned bodice with a deep plunge V neckline. The corseted bodice is sheer, so behind the lace you can see the boning channels, as well as some skin. On the shoulders are sweet shoulder bows, which look so beautiful fluttering in the breeze.

The dress is backless, with some nude illusion tulle to help maintain structure. The back scoops down all the way to the waist, before giving way to an amazing fishtail skirt.

I made the top of the mermaid skirt to fit snugly, starting from Danielle’s natural waistline to mid thigh, leading to the lower skirt. I cut the skirt full to hang in many folds and spread into a wide circular train behind, chapel length. All the dramatic layers of tulle look so dreamy – I love how beautifully they move.

“The dress looked gorgeous! I’m still so in love with it.”

– Danielle (the bride)

Photography – Jessica Piazza

Making a Bespoke Nude Lace Wedding Dress

This dress has a range of different structural elements. I knew there was a lot that I would need to adjust and refine during the fittings. It’s why the fittings are there in the first place!

In this first fitting we focused on placement and fit. My focus was ensuring the bodice held the body correctly, and deciding where would be best for the fishtail skirt to flare out. I did this via the toile – the rough draft of the dress, made from cheaper materials.

During the second fitting I started using the actual fabrics that Danielle and I selected. The materials including this beautiful sand-coloured sequin tulle, as well as pretty floral lace and lots of tulle.

The third fitting was about final details and finishing touches. I had done most of the hand-sewing of the lace on the bodice. I wanted it to blend seamlessly into the lace of the skirt, and then overlap a little between the bodycon part of the skirt, and the big, fluffy layered section. Blending lace like this can really help a dress look like one cohesive look. It especially helps if the lace has an organic, flowing design to work with.

Below are photos from the final fitting, with Danielle looking so ethereal and feminine!

I made sure to include a bustle hook, so that Danielle could hook up all of those gorgeous layers of tulle for a bit of practicality during the reception. You can see the dress hooked up in the final photo.

As a mother of three, I may not have a favourite child, but I certainly have dresses I love a little more than the rest. This bespoke nude lace wedding dress might be one of them.

Looking for more examples of nude illusion backless wedding dresses? Here is another I made, this time on darker skin.

You can also find many more examples of lace dresses in various styles I’ve made here.

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Felicity Westmacott

I write about all aspects of weddings, dressmaking, fashion history, and the human relation to clothing. I welcome comments and debate.

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With wedding dress alterations, usually it's about making the dress the right fit for the bride. Bringing up the hem, adding in cups for support, making the bodice smaller or bigger. That sort of thing.

But sometimes, when I'm very lucky, I get to play!

Inspiration: a wild meadow of flowers by the sea
What do you think of the end result?

Photography: @sbyrnephoto

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Here’s my handy guide to bridal veil lengths! When it comes to your wedding, a veil is such a lovely accessory to have – it can really elevate a bridal look. Some veil lengths have different names for the same thing, so let's clarify the different lengths can be called: 

Shoulder - 16" 
This one is two tiers, bubble style, in vintage tulle. Cute and fun, it has a retro vibe to it. 

Elbow length - 28" 
I chose a 3-tier style, giving this veil a bit more volume. Again, made in vintage tulle with a cut edge.

Fingertip length - 36" 
I’ve notice this length is one of the most popular for brides, so I’m showing a few versions. The first is a single tier with a corded edge, and the second has a lace edge instead. (dipdye, cut edge, with blusher ) 

Waltz (or calf) length – 58”
I made this wedding veil from vintage tulle with a diamante sparkle. This is a good choice is you want something long, but you’re a little clumsy. 

Floor (or puddle) length - 72" 
For this video I went with a floor length veil with a blusher (2-tier) and a cut edge. This one is extra wide as well, for extra drama.

Chapel length - 90" 
This one is in a cowl (or draped) style, meaning it’s placed on the head in a different way to a usual veil. I made this one from a super soft English tulle, which floats so beautifully.

Cathedral - 115" 
If you’re looking for maximum drama, then this is the length for you. This is the length used in the weddings of royalty. With a metallic corded edge, I also made this one extra wide, because if you’re going to go big, you might as well go all the way.

Which is your favourite length of wedding veil? Do you plan on having one for your wedding?

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Let’s appreciate some of the details of this dress together…

This bohemian wedding dress was made for a vintage Romani Gypsy inspired wedding shoot, and since then it has been used for a few Edwardian and Titanic inspired shoots as well.

For this look, I chose beautifully lightweight ivory silk georgette (or chiffon) and lace, trimmed with ribbons. I spent a lot of time embellishing with hand sewn lace appliquĂŠ and tiny glass beads, to make the dress truly unique.

I always like to add versatility to my designs, and for this one I created a lace overskirt, decorated with red and black floral lace and a bold red sash around the waist. Then I made a ž length sleeve bolero in black velvet, lined with red satin for the chill nights.

This dress makes me want to dance around a fire, singing folk songs to the stars!

If this dress feels like the one for you, you can find it, ready to order, on my Etsy (link in the bio). Or, you can order it any size you like, completely bespoke to your body and taste. 

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