North and Parker

Black Lace-Bodice Gown with Waterfall Lace Jacket

Floral lace links the bodice and jacket on this black mother of the bride dress. The open waterfall layer ends well above the gown's hem rather than continuing to the floor, leaving the gown's long skirt visible beneath it. A diagonal gathered waist adds another line across the front, while three-quarter sleeves finish with a flared shape. This coordinated gown and jacket suit a formal wedding or reception where lace is the central decorative feature.

1. Lace Across the Bodice
Floral lace decorates the upper part of the gown and is repeated in the jacket. The shared pattern connects the two visible layers without requiring the skirt to carry the same dense decoration from waist to hem.

2. A Shorter Waterfall Jacket
The open jacket has cascading front edges that end well above the gown's floor-length hem. That proportion leaves the floor-length skirt clearly visible, distinguishing this outer layer from a long lace coat that reaches the hem.

3. The Diagonal Waist
Gathered fabric runs diagonally across the waist beneath the lace bodice. It introduces a separate draped detail between the patterned upper section and the longer skirt, so the front has more than one point of interest.

4. Flared Lace Sleeves
The three-quarter jacket sleeves widen into flared ends. Their open lace pattern and shaped cuffs are useful details to consider when selecting bracelets and checking sleeve measurements for a custom size alongside the overall jacket length.

5. A Long Skirt Below
The skirt continues to floor length under the shorter jacket. Measure with the shoes intended for the event, and confirm both the gown length and jacket length so the contrast between these two layers is preserved.

Color and size customization is available. Use the size chart and confirm your gown, jacket and sleeve measurements before ordering a custom size.