This dress is from French designer Laure de Sagazan and can only be purchased in Europe. It was altered to fit me (I'm 5'9" and was wearing 2.5" heels). The dress is a pure white, like in the website photos. In my photos, it looks more cream colored, but that's not accurate. The silk is indescribably gorgeous with a very flattering drape. Abbesses is a Calais lace dress with 3/4 sleeves. The silk skirt has a pleated pan on the front and a line of pearl buttons going down the back. With its high waist and V-neckline and a deep V in the back, the Abbesses dress has a sublime silhouette. The train has a ribbon that can be gathered to make it easier to walk.