Wedding dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a full-length, off-the-shoulder wedding gown made of shiny cream-colored satin. The bodice has short puffy sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. A thin belt cinches at the waist, featuring a decorative floral appliqué. The skirt falls in soft folds to the floor, with a slight sheen and subtle gathering at the hem. The mannequin is white with no head or feet. The background is a plain gray color. The dress appears to be from the mid-20th century, likely designed by Charles James for a wedding.