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Shop Nordstrom Shop This The cascading ripples on the front add an extra layer of romance to this dress

That fully polished stainless steel case catches light beautifully, creating the kind of visual drama youd expect from more expensive pieces

"Whether you want to add a few simple touches, remove an unwanted design feature, combine multiple gown features to make one, or create an entirely new design," They can also involve adding elements to make the dress more comfortable or match your vision flawlessly

And thanks to the black background, these botanicals really pop

(Thank goodness making heeled glass slippers is outside of a very capable Grandmas ken, since I draw the line at unwearable, ankle-endangering shoes.) And once the dress is donned, then, in a very real way to my girl, Cinderella is donned too