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AHH! I love it! It is FABULOUS! I think @doctorgirl may be wearing the same one or something very similar, and I have loved it since the moment I saw it. It definately has the WOW factor!
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Wow - that dress is amazing! It's kind of hard to be ruthless, because it's gorgeous. I personally could not pull off something that extravagant (me + center of attention = no), but I'm jealous of those who can. 
It really just depends on what your specific doubts about the dress are... it's definitely beautiful, and it's definitely going to stand out, and you fabulous in it! If you think you might want something simpler or more sleek, though, that's when you might want to reconsider.
It definitely hass wow factor, but I personally don't like it. YOU are the one who should love it, so that really doesn't make a difference.
I do think that it is a VERY formal dress and would seem more over the top or possibly out of place at a not so formal (or casual) wedding. What type of wedding are you planning? I jsut don't see this dress under a tree in a meadow, but it would be appropriate in a fancy venue like a church or stately building. With this dress I think context is key.
Personally I also don't like that the front is one style (sleek, smooth) and the back is so tulle-fluffy-pouf. With so much tulle I wonder what kind of bustle you can have??
But that's why there are so many thousands of different dresses, each bride finds her own THE ONE and for her, it's the perfect dress.
If this is what YOU want to wear when you marry your sweetheart, commit, buy the dress and don't look back. Questioning decisions you've made will make planning so much harder than it needs to be. If you love it then that's all you need to know. I wasted SO MUCH time questioning my dress, wether it was too much, too detailed (Casablanca 1859) when in the end, it suited me perfectly and I loved it immensely.
Good Luck!!
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I usually hate floofy, weird wedding dresses because I fall into the classic/boring/traditional category of my dress taste. But that is the ONLY floofy/craazy/cool dress I'd actually consider wearing.
I'm pretty sure that's Doctorgirls' dress and the train is detachable. I'd never heard of sophia tulle (right?) before she mentioned the designer and I really really wish I'd found her before my maggie. It's "just" crazy enough but still very "wedding dress"
Needles to say, I swoon. And I don't swoon over dresses like that usually =]
I think the dress definitely has the WOW FACTOR. I see that dress at a wedding with a lot of bling and pop...definitely a more formal affair rather than a non-formal. I don't think it looks like "every other bride" because for sure, not every bride can pull that look off!
definite wow factor! that skirt is super fun, and i haven't seen many like that on actual brides at weddings.
It's definitly a WOW dress. With the right wedding style, you could pull it off. I personally wouldn't wear it but I lean more towards traditional, vintage-looking, lacey dresses. But how boring would it be if we all liked/wore the same style of dress?
I'd totally have a Sexy/Hollywood/Glam theme to my wedding if I wore that dress.
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It's a very formal dress and definitely fit for a person who likes to be the center of attention and a flair for drama.
It's not my style, but I will give some advice. I tried on dozens of dresses that all looked similar to me (classic A-line, dutchess satin) etc and then I found one that was very different (mermaid, corset back, hand embroidery) so I chose that one.
Later, I started having regrets because it was just too much going on and it wasn't me. I chose it because it was different. But since I had spent the money already and because I was so close to the wedding, I sucked it up and wore it. One of the biggest regrets from our wedding. I had a wonderful time and I'm thrilled to be married to my husband, but I did not like my dress. Go with your gut instinct. If you love the dress, go with it. If you have doubts and chose it just because it's different, keep looking, because there are sooooo many dresses out there!
I absolutely love it! If I was a younger, first time bride, I would LOVE wearing something like that! And you have the figure to pull it off! But like others have said, YOU need to be happy with it!
That's my dress! :) You already know what I think of it, since we've discussed it, but for others that have been commenting I'll leave some comments. Besides, I think right after I purchased it, I was like, "Oh god what have I done?" Luckily it came in a couple weeks later and when I tried it on again, all my fears melted away.
I didn't let the train freak me out because it is detachable. I know that I'll wear the train for the ceremony, and then it will come off for the rest of the night. The rest of the dress is actually very simple and elegant. I'm wearing it at my simple outdoor wedding, and I think it will go just fine.
I've posted a picture of myself in it without the train in "Show us your dresses" and I think it is just as lovely, but more understated.
I figured I get to be a princess for 1 single day, and that I can deal with being couture and feeling like I'm going to the ball for 20 minutes (or however long the ceremony lasts). I'll wear it for some pictures too, and then poof... back to regular dress girl!
I was the type of person who got bored trying on other dresses, because nothing stood out to me. I didn't have that problem with the Sophia Tolle Dolce.
I am one who loves a killer dress. And I LOVE this dress. It makes your figure pop, is sexy but yet bride-y. It's red carpet worthy imho. I love the detail and draping.
And my question is this..if it makes you FEEL great then there's your sign! Do you feel great???
I think Doctorgirl and you are both going to be STUNNING and total knockouts in that dress! And I agree that removing the train for the reception would be great too. Give it a bit more relaxed look. But it's a gorgeous gown! Sophia Tolle makes some gorgeous dresses!
I personally love gorgeous dresses. I loved the feeling years back (during college) when I was in some Miss america state pageants and got my gowns somewhat free after winning the local pageants and wore them and FEELING the princess is amazing. Awesome even. And I guess that experience helped shape me into anything BUT a plain dress girl. I'd feel wierd in a plain dress. But on the right girl any dress can be THE dress. Different tastes equal different awesome looks!
Go for this dress! And I say "Dolce Vita"--live the sweet life on your big day!
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I think DoctorGirl has a point--when else will you get to wear a dress this fabulous? Unless you're a Hollywood actress or a pageant girl like Bellenga was, you probably won't get to again. It is a STUNNING gown, absolutely amazing. To me, it's glam and modern.
I have walked the line of feeling overdressed in certain scenarios (I used to work in retail and managed to get a pretty unique wardrobe from that), and so I know what you mean about feeling uncomfortable when others aren't wearing as formal of attire. But it's your wedding. You have every excuse in the world to be the center of attention, and will be, no matter what you wear.
To boot, I thought that my lacy mermaid wedding gown was unique because of the kind of lace it used, and because none of my friends who got married before me wore mermaids. I keep seeing lacy mermaid dresses all over the place now, and it makes me wish I could have done something a little more different.
All this said, you are the one to wear it. No matter how many opinions we give you, you have to be the one to like your dress. I just want to encourage you that it's flattering and lovely, and refreshing to see something different.
I wanted to add, in that pic, imho our friend "rocked the dress" and it really showcased her figure! If the dress makes your best features stand out, then go for it by all means! This one really does for this bride to be!
Imho, when I do pick "the dress", my girlfriends and all those attending(of course T would know this) that I will pick something that will be totally me and those who know me wouldn't expect anything less! I too have somewhat worried about overdressing in the past, but for the most part I truly feel that it's better to be a little overdressed than underdressed. Can you EVER look TOO GOOD? lol!!!
Each bride picks according to her own bodytype and personality. I myself "get" this dress and see it as absolutely gorgeous!
That's is definitely a "wow" dress. I don't think I've seen many like it before. Do you have pictures of the dress from the front?
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i think i have to be brave with my dress! my mum and bridesmaid have seen it and approve. doctorgirl looks fab in it so i can see its a gorgeous dress and i'm sure once i see a real bride wedding
i think the problem lies when i'm not in the dress..... when i'm in it, i'm excited and absolutely love it, when i'm not, i begin to doubt!
my venue is http://www.greatfosters.co.uk/docs/weddings.htm (yep, i'm from England!)... i especially joined this site as the girls on here give such truthful advise...which sometimes u need! (thank u)
xxx
@2010- Your venue is amazing :) I mean totally off the hook amazing. My fiance is really jealous now, because his family is from England, and he wanted to do it there at some family manor ;)
definitely not something i would wear, but if you have a venue that can "accomodate" the dress (i had to dump my first choice - ballgown style - for a trumpet sheath due to a drastic switch in venue), and the confidence to rock a dress like that, go for it!
When it comes down to it everyone is right you have to love it and be comfortable with it.
You wanted honesty however and I think it looks like an albino peacock. But i have to say I have seen dresses that are what I would consider hideous look awesome on the right person. You have a beautifull shape so i am sure you will look gorgeous in whatever you choose. So I won't say never to a style:)
Go with what you love!!! We all second guess our dress at some point and especially if the train is detachable you get the best of both worlds!! :)
What's there to be ruthless about besides the fact that I'm loathing with jealousy for you and doctorgirl. I LOVE that dress. grr. I want that dress. grr.
I think you should definitely keep it. Its amazing!! It has the wow factor but not in a tacky or like you are trying too hard. Its your wedding!! You can wear whatever you want. Enjoy your big day in the dress that everyone will remember for sure!
I really, really love the dress. I think it looks amazing on you, and you will always be happy you got such a special gown.
OMG!!! I wasn’t lucky enough to see doctorgirl's dress before and WOW I'm feeling a dress crush right now! The dress is GORGEOUS!!! You both are going to look awesome! :)
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first post here! ..... need honest ruthless opinions please! I've put a deposit down on my dress last week and know having doubts.
I' ve always thought i would go for a more classic traditional dress but was caught by the wow factor of this one. The only problem is, i've tried on over 50 dresses of this sort and to me, they all looked very similar. I thought i didnt want to look like every other bride.... but maybe i do??!!!
My dress is going to be in ivory (shown as diamond white in pic) and the dress is a sample dress direct from the designer so the tulle should be more 'fluffed' up.
eek.... what do you girls think?
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