green and white striped dress Lewisa Maxi Stripe front styling with a flattering midi length Erica Green Striped Short Dress

It can be especially uncomfortable to expect your squad to foot the bill for something when it already feels like theyre doing so much for you to help you out with your wedding, but remember, they said Yes! to your ask because they care, and they knew there would be costs involved

No, each piece is individually commissioned and handcrafted

A dress can do all sorts of wonky things when you sit down

True sweater-heads will even use a (literal) fine-toothed comb to brush the fibers just so

Highlighted in a series of behind-the-scenes videos by Balenciaga, the dress featured labor-intensive techniques such as hand-embroidered tulle and a 14.5-foot scalloped train, along with a vintage effect achieved through meticulous distressing processes