I purchased this dress for our June 2015 destination beach wedding at a private villa in Cabo! I wore this dress for a few hours (I was in the sand but did not get the dress wet) and it has been professionally restored. Antonia (La Dolce Vita Collection) Tight double-faced stretched silk satin with a sheer back. The gown has a dramatic train with multiple embroidered trims. I wore a 3 1/2" heel and the front of the dress skims the floor. Some lace was taken off the straps to make them thinner & extra lace was added to the cleavage area. Cups were sewn in, so no need for a bra. Three points were sewn in the back for the bustle.