I feel the dress is unique with it having halter yet sweet heart neckline. The sweetheart is lined with beading and each strap on the back is lined with sequins and beading. The embroidery has beading and sequins which is on the bodice and along the bottom in the front and continues around the back to the train.
I purchased the dress in 2006 and it was never worn. There were no alterations done. I was told that dress could be taken in up to 4 sizes when I purchased it. The shop had closed so I asked another shop how I should store it. They advised buying a bag for the dress and draping a bed sheet over the bag. I did this and the dress still looks brand new.