There is intricate beadwork and embroidery on the front bodice of the dress, the sleeves, as well as underneath the deep back. The train also has intricate beading/embroidery that wraps around to the front of the dress at the bottom, coming up in the middle and sides to knee height. Dress breathes well for a warm wedding day and allows for lots of movement/walking since the knees are free to move (and no help needed to use the toilet). Both inner silk liner and outer layer of dress are very easy to steam to remove any wrinkles. A wrist strap is on the underside of train for easy moving when not bustled. This dress was taken in at the waist and in the chest. Cups were sewn into the dress and the bottom of the dress was hemmed to work for someone 5'9" with ~1.5-2" heels. Three Bustle hooks were added to the train. All of the beading is still intact and in good condition. There are a few loose threads near the top of the chest and the underside of the inner lining of the train has a few small rough patches but no snags and not visible when dress is worn.
