http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Topic: Help me pick my dress... en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:42:40 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-72162 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:02:48 +0000 molliechloe 72162@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your very helpful comments.&nbsp; It seems like the clear favorite is #1. </p> <p>Also, yes, I was concerned about the church not allowing me to wear a strapless dress, but as long as the bride has a veil over the face, the church is okay with the strapless b/c the veil technically covers the shoulders.&nbsp; I'll be wearing a floor-length veil. </p> <p>I'm in such a quandary about the dress.&nbsp; I'm in love in love in love with #1 (and trust me, I've tried on countless dresses, and this is the only one that&nbsp;I LOVED), but I'm very concerned about the risks involved in turning it into a strapless - what if the seamstress ruins it, etc.?&nbsp; I know it looks great as a halter on the model, but I manipulated it to be&nbsp;a strapless when I tried it on, and it looked much better as a strapless on me.&nbsp; </p> <p>I honestly think #2 is more flattering to my figure, for whatever reason, but I couldn't &quot;really&quot; tell b/c #1's sample was too big for me.&nbsp; The silk underlay of #1 is a bit more fluid, and thus less body-hugging than #2.</p> <p>So the question is - do you pick the dress that is more beautiful but <em>could&nbsp;</em>be a&nbsp;bit less flattering or the dress that you&nbsp;<em>know</em> is flattering on your body and less beautiful (but still beautiful).&nbsp; I hope that makes sense. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-72064 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:23:28 +0000 vyeta7 72064@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I love #1 but I don't think I would like it nearly as much if it was strapless. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-72053 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:25:54 +0000 V 72053@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Have you checked dress code with your church? In some instances they won't let you wear strapless unless you cover up...a shall or bolero. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-72006 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:46:44 +0000 hwong14 72006@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I like #1 better, but I usually am drawn toward sashes at the empire level rather than at the natural waist (it looks better on me). Do you like them both equally on your body? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71926 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:55:55 +0000 jennifer0031 71926@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I voted for dress #2 the last two rounds but I really like dress #1!&nbsp; The lace is so pretty and delicate.&nbsp; With the added fabric in the bust area I wouldn't worry about it being to showy for a Catholic wedding.&nbsp; Good luck! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71817 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:46:50 +0000 KateMW 71817@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>How are either of those ok for a Catholic ceremony? I was under the impression that you had to be a little move covered up? &nbsp;#1 is a bit bare for my taste, so I think I'd go with #2. I would ask to see pictures of the alterations they did to #1 before you order it if that's what you choose, because it doesn't sound like something you could do without major work and I think you would be able to tell. Isn't there another dress you like that looks like that and is strapless... </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71780 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:21:40 +0000 nashgirl 71780@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>i like the lace in no 1 better, but both are lovely :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71764 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:57:48 +0000 futuremrskeeney 71764@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I am a fan of #2. I think it would be very elegant for the catholic wedding that you are going for. #1 is nice also but I think that with all the extra work you have to do to it may not be worth it since you can get #2 without any extra alterations. </p> <p>&nbsp;Either way they are both gorgeous! Good luck!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71736 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:35:22 +0000 MissEsq 71736@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>wow I love them both, (although I would leave #1 just the way it is).&nbsp; I know that's not much advice.&nbsp; My only comment is that the lace in #1 looks softer and thus higher quality, (but that might simply be the way it translates in the picture).</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71721 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:46:21 +0000 molliechloe 71721@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Yup, my mom and sis are going with me when they visit in 3 weeks.&nbsp; My mom is more traditional, but I think she will go for #1, though I really have no idea!&nbsp; I do want mom advice, but I also love to hear from the hive since you all have such great comments/advice! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71720 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:43:57 +0000 ustwiggie 71720@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I agree with Angie, go get some Momma advice! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71719 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:38:03 +0000 Angiepie 71719@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I think #1 is classy with a modern twist to it...but which one do you <em>feel better</em> in? It may end up boiling down to what is more comfortable. What does your mom say? When I'm torn I always talk about it with my mom :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71718 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:31:27 +0000 molliechloe 71718@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Thanks for the comments so far!&nbsp; I've tried both on.&nbsp; The sample for the first was a bit big, so I wasn't able to see exactly how it'd look on me if it was my size, but I thought it looked nice.&nbsp; #2's sample was my size, and I thought it looked great and was very slimming.</p> <p>&nbsp;As for #1, I know it's hard to tell in the picture, but it's not difficult to make this dress strapless b/c the back isn't too low.&nbsp; They'd add an extra piece of fabric (from the designer) in the middle of the bust so it wouldn't be too cleavage-bearing, and then add cups.&nbsp; My bridal salon told me that they did this for another bride.</p> <p>&nbsp;I personally like #1 more, but think #2 might be more &quot;classy&quot; and traditional.&nbsp; Thus, I'm torn. </p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71714 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:23:23 +0000 Angiepie 71714@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>how would you make #1 strapless?! I really love number one, but with how low the backing goes...I just don't see how you'd make it strapless.</p> <p>&nbsp;Let us know what you decide! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71713 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:17:40 +0000 dreambml 71713@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>#1...have you tried these dresses on? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-me-pick-my-dress-3#post-71711 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:11:40 +0000 molliechloe 71711@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Beehive - this is the third round of my asking your wisdom on what dress I should have for a Catholic wedding, followed by a black tie optional reception.&nbsp; </p> <p>#1 (which I would make strapless)</p> <p><a href="http://imagesforum.doctissimo.fr/mesimages/1094822/agadir.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://imagesforum.doctissimo.fr/mesimages/1094822/agadir.jpg</a></p> <p>&nbsp;or</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 (I won't be wearing the bolero) </p> <p><a href="http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/runway/designer/legendsbyromonakeveza/detail/163153?offset=18&nbsp;" rel="nofollow">http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/runway/designer/legendsbyromonakeveza/detail/163153?offset=18&nbsp;</a></p> <p>&nbsp;Thank you! </p>