Dress was worn for wedding in 2014. There is built in support and ribbing in the waist/bust, and I wore a 2.5 inch heel (I'm 5'8") so no hemming was done. Bustle is French on the satin underlay, and a simple loop on the lace (giving it a mermaid look when bustled).
Description from Casablanca Website:
Beaded lace appliqués on Point D’esprit over Luxe Satin gown. Beaded lace appliqué is accented with Swarovski Crystals, pearls, beads and silver backed sequins. “V” shaped neckline with pearl encrusted spaghetti straps with a fit and flare silhouette.
Fabric: Beaded lace appliqués sewn onto Point D’esprit over Luxe Satin