Hmmm it's a little hard to picture just bc of the orientation of the pic and her socks. My first thought is that it looked cheap but after looking a little more I think it could be cute. I'm not a huge fan of the sash.
I think it's a super cute dress!! and personally it's something I could see the bridesmaids wearing again (to a chirstmas/new years party) If it suits you are your wedding vision, I'd say go for it!
I'm not a fan of the sash either, I think if you lose the sash and the dress is longer it'll look nice.
What don't u like about the sash? It's not tied right or anything bc it had bling on it we didn't want. I think without it it's kind of boring. And I want to incorporate hot pink.
@DamaskBride47: I think it's pretty but too short
@DamaskBride47: I like the dress a lot! I think to be BM appropriate it kind of needs to be a little longer but you said that's probably going to be the case with the right size.
I think its a nice choice if you like sparkle and you do so I say go ahead.
PS - Maybe add a poll?
I think the sash makes it feel homecoming to me, but other than that I really adore it and think it would make a great bridesmaid dress. For adding pink, could the shoes be hot pink?
I think it's a pretty dress but not very flattering on your BM. The sash and the mid thigh hemline cut her in pieces and make her look stockier and plumper than she probably is. I think if you can find a dress like this that hit sher just above the knee it would be more flattering. Also keep in mind that sequin will make your girls appear larger in photos due to the light bouncing off. Just some things to keep in mind.
Yeah, I have to agree with some of the PPs. I am not feeling the sash. I think if you still wanted to incorporate pink, maybe loose the sash and get them pink statement necklaces! Like this?:
I'm a sparkle girl too, so I'm naturally drawn to this cute little dress . . .
But I think the sash looks like an afterthought, and a little bit juvenile. I agree with any posters who have suggested pulling in hot pink with shoes/jewelry/flowers.
I also think it's important to make sure that all of your bridesmaids are comfortable in dresses that short. One of my best friends had to wear a short gown in a wedding, and she's on the thicker side, so she felt over-exposed. I wasn't in the wedding, but I was a guest, and I found it kind of distracting on some of the girls.
I definitely think there's a way to make it work, though! Keep us posted!
I think the sash does make it look a bit too young and homecoming dress. If your girls are comfortable with the length, I see nothing wrong with it. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to wear something that short, but I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I saw bridesmaids in it.
I do agree with another poster that it doesn't flatter the girl pictured as well as it could. And I also agree on the pink necklace suggestion.
I think it's a little on the short side and I don't like the sash. I don't hate it though
It definitely needs to be longer, I'm not sold on the sash either but I'm not a super fan of sashes. I would like to wear it as a BM if it was longer.
If the right size is an inch or two longer, then yes. But the length that it is now is a little too short for my tastes.
I dont mind the sash, but I do not think that dress is flattering on that BM. And I dont think it would be flattering on very many body shapes. Even if it was an inch or so longer.
But if your BMs like the dress, I would incorporate the sash, but some how so it is more like a belt. The bow in the back does not work with that style at all!
Over all though, the dress is very cute, I love the sequins. Its not something you see every day on a BM, and I like that!
I agree with the clubwear comment. Even an inch longer, it is too short - and I don't think particularly flattering to her legs.
cute concept but too short - on the bright side, blingy black dresses are a store staple in december, so i would keep your eye out for one you like and then add your own sash.
I like the dress itself but don't like the sash at all. It just looks odd together. I think if you are going to have all over sequin dress I'd skip a sash just too much going on. I think it looks a little promish and too young with the sash like others have mentioned. Maybe you could incorporate pink bouquets or have them all wear matching pink shoes!
I just saw this pic over in the gallery of black with Pink..... What about something like this?
http://gallery.weddingbee.com/photo/help-4
I like the dress without the sash. Thought it would dress it down a little I agree with whoever said it makes them think of homecoming. Also it's very short and as you mentioned yourself, should be at least an inch longer but honestly probably even longer than that.
To brighten it up --- awesome bright shoes + great flowers!
I like the dress, not the sash. It doesn't go with that dress at all. I like PP idea of a pink necklace or pink shoes. There are beter ways to incorporate pink rather than the sash I think.
I like the dress and the sash but for the bridesmaids, idk???
I like the dress...but it's the sort of dress I see 21 year okds wear to a club and not to a wedding. Can you go the other way and do a plain dress and beaded belt?
Like PP have said, I like the dress but not the sash. I like the idea of working pink in with some jewelry or flowers.
Awe now I'm sad! I honestly loved the sash, maybe the pic makes it look weird? I don't think I would do the dress without the sash because I never wanted plain black bm's dresses... even with bright shoes or flowers. The girl in the picture is probably my heaviest bridesmaid, so the dress not being super flattering on a bigger body shouldn't be an issue.
I guess I'll have to try it on other girls and see how I feel. Thanks for the opinions though.
Oh also, I feel like this dress matches my theme so well. I am doing black chair covers with pink sashes... so maybe that changes some of your minds about the overall look?
I think the dress is cute, but I don't love the sash. I think it would be great to match the black dress with pink heels and accessories, especially if they will be carrying pink bouquets.
This is from another bee's post, but I thought it was really cute
@AmyFarrahFowler: I was thinking about that.. What if you could find a fuller skirted black short sparkly dress, and toss a hot pink petticoat under it? Than add other dashes of pink in ths flowers, with rewearable black shoes? Than in the after the wedding, to wear the dress again, the petticoat color can be changed out for another color or not worn at all
EDT: I meant to tag OP.. Sorry
@DamaskBride47: I think that might even look worse if you are having your chair cover black and pink sashes...... So basically the BMs will match the chairs? Not a good look in my opinion. Sorry if it's harsh but you did ask for opinions. Like the post I mentioned above and the pic the pp above are nicer ways to incorporate pink without it being overkill.
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So my friend and I didn't have much luck bridesmaid shopping today, but we did find this one that I really really like! I'm a glitsy person, I wear sequins or sparkles everyday, so I thought it fit "me" well.
It's different than your average bridesmaid dress, but it actually IS an alfred angelo bridesmaid dress. (we added the sash). I also DIDNT want black dresses because wedding is in aug. but this one is too cute to pass up. All of the hot pink dresses are too boring now.
So what do you think? I know it's different, but is it still wedding appropriate? Not too homecomingy??
Also the dress was a size too small, so it may be an inch or so longer!