A Red & Black Fantasy Ball Gown Customization

1. I'd like the drag on the ground behind the skirt. It should go to the ground, but I don't want much drag.
2. I found this photo, and this is about how much red I'd like to show.
3. I would like the shoulder mantle to be dark red lame #18, with black tulle sleeves that go to the ground.
4. I'd like a lace up corset back. And I want to make sure it has a fully boned corset. I'm large and need lots of support.
5. I'd like to keep the applique on the bodice. It's beautiful.
6. I'd like the skirt to be a little fuller than the A line examples, but not as full as the original. I want to be able to walk around, fit in a chair and not bother people.
7. I'd like the neckline changed. I need straps for support of my chest. I was thinking a black tulle halter top with a deep V. How do you think that will look? Any other suggestions for adding attractive straps that work with the shoulder mantle.? I welcome any suggestions here. Here's an example of the neckline I was thinking of, in a different fabric.
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I'd really like ideas of any necklines with straps that you would suggest. I don't want spaghetti straps. It must be something thicker to provide support.

I would like to show cleavage or the tops of my bust out of the top of the corset.

If the straps come from the outside of the bust, near the armpit, they may not show up when I'm wearing the shoulder mantle. Here are two examples. I want thicker straps than what is on the black and white dress.

Here's the other example. I'd like wider straps than these, but the placement may work.

I'm open to suggestions about what fabric any strap options should be made out of.should be made out of.

Hi. I did have a few more questions.

I'm losing weight. How long can you hold a custom item before I have to give measurements? Or do I need to have to proceed right now? Is it possible to make a dress to fit with corset back open, so that it can close periodically as I lose weight?

Does the corset back have a modesty panel? And do you use plastic or metal boning? If metal, is it the spiral flexible metal boning?

3. No chains needed

4. I want to confirm that it's not just lace applique. It's lace and beading, like your original dress. That lace and beading applique should also be on skirt like the original dress, and the skirt should include some rhinestones like the original.

6. The skirt is too puffy. It should be a very full a-line. I'd like the hem circumference to allow for a tulle undershirt if I want to add one at some point on my own.

I have two requests: Could the sweetheart neckline be more pronounced with more of a V, like in the sample images (like the green or champagne dresses.

Also, could this dress have a slight basque waist, like this picture? Would that work with the dress?

If I provided measurements and paid the day you're seeing this, could I have a dress in hand for an October 17, 2025 event? An earlier event popped up I'd like to wear it to, but I can't edit the event date on this request.

It lists 42 days for the dress. Are those counting only business days or does it include weekends? And how many days is shipping to Orlando, Florida in the U.S.?

Also, if I order a mockup dress for fit, will that add time to the production time? If yes, how much time? And when I return the mockup dress, do I have to pay return shipping?

I have one change for the dress, I'd like the shoulders to be black lame, not dark red lame.

I paid my down-payment. My event is October 18, 2025. It's a fantasy ball. I wanted to write out everything we've decided on for the dress. My measurements are at the end.

If possible, please provide some applique fabric that I could make into hair pieces.

Bodice:

1-2” straps in black tulle with a flesh colored lining. The straps should be set to the far edges of the dress so they don't show when the shoulder piece is on. Here's an example of the size and location:

The sweetheart neckline should be a little more pronounced, with a deeper V to show a little cleavage.

Fully boned corset with a lace up corset back. I'm large, so I want the corset to provide support.

Privacy panel behind the corset

I am losing weight. Please make the dress so it fits my measurements with the corset open in the back. So as I lose weight I can tighten the corset.

Same black beaded applique from the original dress.

Basque waist

Skirt:

Same as the example dress.

A little more red at the bottom of the skirt.

A few more clear gems on the skirt.

The bodice applique should continue on the skirt, like your example dress.

Skirt should go fully to the floor with a 2” heel. No additional drop on the skirt is needed. (This is slightly different from what I said before).

The skirt should be fuller than an A line, but less full than a ballgown.

Shoulders:

No cape. But should have black tulle that goes all the way to the ground from each shoulder.

Please use a lot of tulle, like the last two sample pictures. pictures

No chains

Black lame shoulders that are shaped like these, including how they slightly curl up to look a little like armour:

Measurements:

Height(barefoot) 68”

Back Shoulder Width 17.5”

Bust(fullest portion) 49.75”

Under Bust 39.75”

Mid-Shoulder to Bust Point 11.25”

Waist(smallest portion of your waist) 45.5”

Hips(fullest portion of your butt) 55.75”

Hollow to Floor(barefoot) 58.5”

Shoe Height 2”

Wrist 6.75”

Arm Circumference 15.5”

Armscye 20.5”

Sleeve Length 22.5”

Yes! That's perfect!

I have questions about 2 measurements. For the bust measurement, I took it without compressing my breasts at all, in a good bra. So cups made to that size would be somewhat loose. Should I take that measurement a bit tighter, like I would like the dress to fit?

For Armscye, I took that up in my armpit and around the shoulder. But that would be to tight for me to get my arm through. Should it be the size I'd want an armhole to be, or firm against my armpit?

Thanks Shirley! We're good to proceed. Thank you for your patience and help.

Hi Shirley,

Could you tell me when I should expect the dress? I'm curious about timing.

I am losing weight, and just measured myself again. These measurements have changed:

Bust: 47 inches

Waist: 43.75 Inches

Hips: 53 inches

If the dress is in production and these can't be changed, I completely understand. If it's not in production and these can be changed, that would be appreciated.

Now that it's September, I'm checking in on the dress. How's it going? When can I expect to receive photos?

It's beautiful! Yes, please proceed to sewing.

This looks so beautiful! Thank you!

That little piece of fabric on the edge of the shoulders should be firm like the pictures I provided, but currently is rather floppy. Could you fix that? It might just need a stiffer fabric under it.

Now that I see the straps, Im wondering if it's possible to embellish them a little so they match better with the body of the dress. At least the straps in front if not all the way around. Here are a couple of examples of what I mean.

Here's a photo

Another photo

Also, is the lame shoulder piece lined? I assumed the whole dress was lined, but it looks it might not be in the shoulder piece and to keep from showing sweat it should be.

Are the corset and skirt lined as well?

Thank you! This dress is amazing!

Also please embellish the straps.

This is perfect! I paid. Please mail it. I purchased Express Shipping when I paid my deposit.