Black and Red Ombre Tulle Wedding Dress Customization

Hello Shirley 😊

Thank you so much for your message and for the reference photos!

I’ve actually seen and considered this dress before — it’s very beautiful, but personally a bit too “busy” for my taste.

For my version, I’d prefer a simpler and more elegant look, with lace appliqués only around the neckline/decolletage area, not extending down to the waist.

If possible, I’d love for both the thin shoulder straps and the off-shoulder straps to be made of tulle, as I think that would create a nice, cohesive, and understated overall look.

And if it’s also possible, I’d like both types of straps to be detachable.

Also, could you please let me know if the dress in the photos looks that puffy on its own, or if it’s shown with a petticoat or hoop skirt underneath?

I also have a few questions about the lace-up back:

– How far down does the lacing usually go — does it stop at the waist, or continue into the skirt?

– Is it technically necessary for it to extend into the skirt area for the best fit?

– And what would you recommend overall for the lace-up design, especially if someone might lose or gain a bit of weight before the wedding — would you suggest keeping the lacing only to the waist or letting it go further down?

Thank you again for your help! 💍🖤

And I’m sorry for replying a bit late — I really appreciate your patience!

By the way, the chat is now showing up in German for me — would you prefer that I continue writing in English or in German? 😊Also, just so you know, I’m writing my messages with the help of ChatGPT because my English isn’t the best 😅

Best regards,

Michaela

Oh, I forgot to mention one more thing! 🙈

For the skirt, I’d like it to be made only with the black-to-red ombré fabric — without any lace, glitter, or embellishments.

I’d prefer the focus to stay on the color gradient itself. 🖤❤️

Thank you so much!

I also wanted to ask about the fabric used for the dress in the reference photos —

it looks a bit shiny or shimmering in the pictures. Is that just because of the lighting, or is the actual fabric slightly glossy as well?

I’d prefer a more matte look, if possible.

I’m really sorry if I’m asking a lot of questions or causing extra work. Thank you so much for your patience and kindness!

Hello Shirley 😊

Thank you so much for your detailed reply and for taking the time to explain everything so clearly!

I absolutely love how the dress looks now — it’s exactly what I was dreaming of, and I’m so excited! 🥹

The solution with the lace-up back ending at the waist and the hidden zipper below sounds perfect, and the fabric is just beautiful. I’m so happy it has a matte finish!

For the length, I’d like the skirt to be floor-length without a train.

Thank you again for all your effort, patience, and kindness. I truly appreciate how beautifully you’re bringing my dream dress to life. 🩷

Best regards,

Michaela

Hello Shirley 😊

Thank you so much for your message!

The lace appliqué you suggested is absolutely beautiful. I really like it,

it fits perfectly with the style of the dress. 🖤

I’m so sorry my last message didn’t go through earlier!

I was away on vacation for the past two weeks,

so I couldn’t take my measurements yet. 😅

I’ll probably provide them sometime next week once I’m back home and settled.

Before I do that, I just wanted to ask will the dress have built-in cups or inner support in the bodice,

so that I don’t need to wear a bra underneath?

I just want to make sure I measure everything correctly.

Thank you again for your patience and for all the effort you’re putting into my dress —

I really appreciate it! 💕

Best regards,

Michaela

Hello Shirley 🥰

Height(barefoot): 165cm

Bust(fullest portion): 93cm

Under Bust: 84cm

Mid-Shoulder to Bust Point 31cm

Waist(smallest portion of your waist) 77cm

Hips(fullest portion of your butt) 114cm

Hollow to Floor(barefoot) 138cm

Shoe Height: i think about 10cm 🤔

Arm Circumference: 31 cm

Hello Shirley 😊 I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to check whether my deposit has been received. Thank you very much 🩷🥰

I’m sorry this only came to my mind now — I really don’t want to cause any inconvenience. 😅

I just have a small question regarding the “mid-shoulder to bust point” measurement.

When I took my measurements, I was wearing a very soft bralette with little support, so my bust was sitting lower than it will once the built-in cups of the dress provide proper support.

Could this affect that specific measurement?

Would it be better if I take this measurement again while wearing a bra that provides more support, so that the bust is closer to the position it will be in the dress later?

I just want to make sure the bust point will be perfectly placed in the bodice. 😊

Thank you so much for your help! 💕

Best regard

Michaela

Hello Shirley 😊

Thank you again for your help and quick reply!

I re-measured everything while wearing a more supportive bra to ensure accurate results.

Here are the updated final measurements:

• Bust (fullest part): 95 cm

• Under Bust: 84 cm

• Mid-Shoulder to Bust Point: 27 cm

I’m sorry for the extra effort — I just want to make sure the bodice fits perfectly. 😅

Thank you so much for your patience and support! 💕

Best regards,

Michaela

I have a small question regarding the shipping method.

Would it be possible to upgrade my order to express shipping later, once the dress is finished?

I’m just a bit worried that, with the longer shipping route to Switzerland, the delivery might arrive in mid or late December — and we’ll be visiting my fiancé’s family in Germany around that time. 😅

If an express option is available, I’d be very happy to cover the difference in cost.

Thank you so much for your help! 💕

Best regards,

Michaela

Hello Shirley

Thank you so much. I would prefer to use express shipping, because I honestly can't wait to receive the dress 🙊🥺. So once the dress is finished, please go ahead and send it with the express option - the extra $25 is completely fine for me.

Thank you again for all your help! Best regards,

Michaela

Hello Shirley 😊

I hope you’re doing well!

I have one more small question about the red-to-black ombré tulle.

While browsing the customer reviews on your website, I found two dresses made with the same fabric:

– one worn by a couple (the girl with the black top and red ombré skirt),

– and one from the “Fantasy Ball Gown” review.

In those photos, the ombré looks quite different from each other — one is darker and more blended, while the other has a much brighter and more abrupt transition. Because of this, I became a little unsure.

For my dress, I would really prefer the ombré to look more like the reference photo you originally sent me — deeper, darker, with more black overall and the red starting lower toward the hem (like in the picture I attached below). That softer, lower transition is exactly what I love.

So I just wanted to check:

– Will my dress have the darker, deeper ombré with the gradual transition, like your original sample photo?

– And will the red begin lower on the skirt, rather than high up?

If the natural red tone is very bright, would it be possible to add an extra layer of black tulle on top to slightly darken and soften the shade?

I’m very sorry if this causes any inconvenience, especially if you have already started working on the skirt. 😣

Thank you so much for your patience and kindness — I appreciate it a lot! 💕

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Hello Shirley

Thank you so much for the clarification! Yes, I definitely want the ombré effect to be mostly black with the red only at the bottom.

If possible, I would love the red part to start a bit lower - similar to our inspiration Al picture, where the red begins slightly below knee height. I really like when the upper part of the skirt stays mostly black.

Also, if it's possible, could you add one extra layer of soft black tulle on top of the skirt? This would make the red look a little darker and create an even smoother ombré transition. I prefer a deeper, darke one overall.

I'm very sorry if this causes any inconvenience. Thank you so much! 🩷

Hello Shirley 😊

Thank you so much for checking with the tailor and explaining everything so clearly.

The example you showed looks perfect to me — and I truly appreciate that you will add an extra layer of black tulle to darken the red and smooth the ombré transition. That really helps me feel reassured, so thank you very much.

I’m very grateful for your effort and attention to detail.

Everything is fine for me, and I’m excited to see the next steps! 🙊🩷

Hello Shirley, I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to gently check if everything is going smoothly with the dress. No rush at all - I'm just very excited 🙈

Hello Shirley

Thank you so much!

Everything looks absolutely beautiful - even better than I imagined 🥺

I'm really happy with how it's turning out so far.

Thank you for your amazing work!

Hello Shirley

Thank you so much for the photos and videos - the dress looks very beautiful! ☺️🩷 I just have a small question:

In the pictures and videos, is the skirt shown with a petticoat/hoop skirt underneath, or is this the natural volume of the dress by itself?

Thank you very much!

Hello Shirley 😊

Thank you so much for the explanation — that makes perfect sense!

I really appreciate that you included the A-line petticoat as a gift, that’s very kind of you. 🥰🌹

Thank you again for all your hard work!