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That is what I look like in my dress.  Well, not what I felt like when I first tried it on, or looked in the mirror...  I actually love my dress, but after having seen myself for the first time on a camera.... well - that's what I look like, a big white tree trunk.

I am having a very casual, rustic wedding... and my dress is a white linen sheath with no embellishments...  I'm now thinking about making a burlap sash for my waist, with a few burlap rosettes on it. 

Am I crazy??  Burlap??  I have so much of the stuff, as I am making my table runners from it!  Is it super tacky to also have my sash on my dress be burlap!??!

Here's some inspiration pics for the sash - imagine it in burlap!

I think that would look great and it would cinch you in at the waist, which is not only flattering but you would feel better about the whole look too!

i already have on my *best* bra and a body shaper...  so i'm not lumpy and my cleavage is as accentuated as it's going to get!  i am naturally box shaped, and this dress (which, again, i love and don't want to change!) is pretty boxy... which just adds to the fact.  i do understand that burlap sheds quite a bit, maybe a sash is another color.  i have fabric left from making the boutonnieres that is beige wool... 

any suggestions would be totally welcome...  i'm not changing the dress, so any ideas to help me create a waist would be much appreciated!

I still think a sash or something at the waist will make you feel better!  The shape of the dress is really nice, so perhaps pick up a strip of fabric in a different material than the burlap or wool.  If you wear it at your natural waist, not across your hips, it will pull in at your waist and create an elegant look and the waist you are looking for!

thanks for the suggestions!

here's a pic with the wool material with burlap flowers....  i think i would like something that is more feminine, so i would probably get some lavender material...  but what kind??

anyway...  where does the placement look best??  high/low??  wide/thin??

i'm such a non-girly girl this is so frustrating me!  =P

Awesome idea! But how about using a lavendar satin ribbon as the sash and making the flowers out of burlap? And wow, I disagree with the above, I think wide and high looks by far the most flattering! Also, I'd suggest going a bit larger on the size of the flowers or adding a few more and moving them just a slight bit closer to the center. Right now they look a little disproportionate, and that has nothing to do with your size! I think larger flowers would add more interest and better break up the "tree trunk" situation that you're trying to avoid.. Post more pics as you keep working!

Edit: (I love this idea, I had to search out some more inspiration for you!) The following two images are from Etsy (sellers CharmingViolet and divinecrafts). I can't tell how you made the flowers but these are two really cute techniques! The first looks like it's made from that burlap ribbon type stuff.

@kirabee thanks! i preferred the wide and high too.  i only had 2 flowers made... so that is what i threw on there! haha...  i hadn't thought about ribbon.  that's a great idea...  then, i could have them flow down the back, too and add a little to my non-existent booty!  heehee.

VagabondGurl - I love the look of a loooong ribbon sash in the back - so classic and beautiful but still quite "in" right now. Also, check above - I added an edit to my response to as not to spam your board but you responded too quick!! Just want to make sure you see it..

Oh, and I can DEFINITELY relate to the non-existent booty problem!!

I vote for the high and wide, it's definitely the most flattering - it accentuates your waist and makes your boobies look fantastic :) I think something lighter in color (I like the idea of a lavender) and something softer looking like satin or chiffon would look very pretty. And I second moving the flowers closer to the middle so they're just a little off-center. Can't wait to see updated pics!

@kirabee - my burlap flowers are just like those in the second pic!

@nonimouse12 - i'm not opposed to a crinoline, i just don't know anything about them.  i suppose i could go to a bridal shop and ask to try some on??  does it work like that??  i'm really a terrible shopper... i bought my dress online!

I also agree!  High and wide!  As Miss Nachos stated, you waist looks great and so do your boobs!  As a busty lady myself, I can appreciate when my boobs look great!  I LOVE the idea of using a ribbon and having some hanging down at the back...it would definitely add to the dress! 

@FMILady - i hadn't even considered a v sash... but that would definitely add a visual element to distract from my boxiness.

thanks so much for the ideas ladies!

thanks for all the great advice ladies!  i took some of them and tried some of the modifications today.  when i started the trial i ironed the dress first and wore an everyday bra - not the pushup one i had anticipated wearing at the wedding.  it turns out, i feel quite comfortable in the dress, just like that.  i think after all this work, i'm sticking with the dress plain, and wearing a regular bra.  thoughts??

thanks ladies!  i totally appreciate the honesty!  i'm not loving the sash either.  it's just not me.  along the lines of the big necklace...  what about a long skinny necklace with a big something at the end?

i dont neccessarily want to mod the dress, so the changing neckines and hems isn't likely to happen.  and as far as the neckline, i'm a bit modest anyway, thats why i chose this dress and not a sleeveless something or other. 

i have on a bra and shaper that do stick out the side.  i am figuring i can pull them in some how... and even sew a quick stitch in the armpit to close it up a bit - cause there is a bit of a gap.  i think doing both of those things would help solve that issue.