Our group photos turned out brilliantly. The dresses caught the afternoon light beautifully. The back detail looked really lovely when we all stood facing away from the camera.

I had to take the straps up just a smidge so the cowl neck sat exactly where I wanted it. Other than that, it was a great fit. The satin is really smooth and didn't catch on my jewellery.

The dress is fully lined, so you needn't worry about it being see-through. The satin has a lovely subtle sheen, rather than that cheap shiny look.

We had an autumn wedding in upstate New York and it got a bit chilly at night. The satin is on the thicker side so I wasn't freezing. The fit hugged my hips nicely without feeling like a corset.

Wore this in the Florida humidity and survived. The sleeveless style and the slit really helped with the airflow. The material didn't show any sweat patches either, which was my biggest fear.