The Josephine dress is a v-neck halter ball gown with chantilly lace bodice and distressed organza and shadow lace flowers at the neck. The gorgeous black multi-layered crinkle tulle skirt sits atop layers of beige tulle. Vera Wang doesn't usually do a completely exposed back, but with the Josephine, a woman's back becomes a tremendously magnetic display. In this halter ball gown, the bride's back really contrasts with the collection of three big deconstructed rosettes right at her neck, done in distressed organza.The rosettes form almost a ruff, or a halo--very gorgeous and dreamy. In the black gown, which is so moody, there's an effect almost like an empress, or a dramatic sorceress. You can read more about the dress in Vera Wang's own words as she herself describes it on her blog "Behind the Dress." There are clean tears in the first two layers of tulle. Images can be seen in the photos I've uploaded. There aren't holes, but the tulle has ripped by the hem on the 2nd layer and across the bottom of the front. Can be repaired, after repair, tears shouldn't be very noticeable as the fabric has a naturally wrinkled and voluminous texture. I am 5'6" and wore 3 inch heels, the dress in total length is 60 inches. If you are shorter the tears could easily be trimmed off, as the seams have raw edges. The bust and straps has also been altered to be tighter and higher.
