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help, found 3 dresses, which one is most flattering?

posted 1 year ago in Dress
  • poll: which dress looks prettiest?
    The first - casablanca 1900 : (72 votes)
    30 %
    The second - casablanca 1827 : (84 votes)
    35 %
    the third - casablanca 1918 : (81 votes)
    34 %
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    wellykiwi      

    So here's the delio, I've fallen for one of these, but I don't know if I can carry it off....to be as objective as possible, would you guys mind ruthlessly letting me know which of these looks prettiest/most flattering/most romantic on me?

     

    Thank you so much!

     

    ps; I included the model photos as well for those of you who want to know :)

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    Ms.Teddy    April 2011   South Carolina

    I love the second one...it does wonders for your shape! You look so curvy and beautiful in it :)

     
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    o0olibelulao0o    April 14, 2012   Texas Hill Country

    the third one definitely.  it shows off your tiny frame beautifullly.  and the soft lace is very romantic!

     
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    smyley    May 2010  

    The 2nd one,in the middle, is the most figure flattering, IMO.

     
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    jenbrandner    Aug 7, 2010   Wisconsin

    They're all very similar, but I voted for the third dress because the waist line does a better job of giving you an hour-glass figure, and the neckline makes your breasts look young and perky.

    Sorry about the TMI haha!

     
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    greenleafmountain    7.31.2010  

    I think #3 might be giving you more of an hourglass shape, but for some reason I really like #1.  I just think it's really romantic and whimsical.  What kind of wedding are you having?  That would also influence my opinion...

     
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    miss.skinner    7/10/2010   Bethesda, MD

    I am between the 2nd and 3rd.  The 2nd is more of a slim cut and the 3rd is more of an a-line.  Both look gorgeous on you.

     
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    CCSR    November 27, 2010   Arlington, VA / Wedding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    The second one shows your figure better (and you can totally pull it off!)  It got my vote :)

     
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    luli29    October 9, 2010   Massachusetts

    I love the first and second...they are both great.  What kind of feel is your wedding?

     
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    candy84    July 2, 2011   Canada

    i'm in the minority here but i love the first one! so pretty and princesslike

     
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    prettyflowers    September 2010  

    I think you could carry off any of these...

     
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    bunnylovesbear    February 19, 2011   north of Boston, MA

    I also loooove the first one.  I think it is romantic, and you can definitely pull it off.  It shows off your little waist. 

     
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    wellykiwi      

    Wow thanks guys for all your comments so far.

    I've lost 30kgs since I was a teenager and I think along the way I've kind of lost all perspective of what suits me too. 

    For those who asked: My wedding is at a little beach, and the reception is at a vineyard. The feel of the ceremony is casual, soft, calm. The reception is more flash, white linen etc.

    And thanks guys so much for the kind comments, I still feel pretty big so it's a real treat to hear things like 'tiny' :)

     
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    rachaelrobin    January 16, 2011   Philadelphia

    Oh, I voted for number 3 before I read your last comment, but based on your venue I think the first one will be best. However, you look fantastic in all three!

     
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    farmersdaughter    June 26, 2010  

    I voted for the third but you can't go wrong - they all look GREAT! And its good to know you've at least narrowed it down to the style/feel you want - the three dresses are all a very similar look, just have a slightly different fit =)

     
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    CaitlinRivera    August 14, 2010   Seville, Spain

    To be honest, you look fab in ALL OF THEM! I voted for the 1st bc it's one that I nearly bought!!

     
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    pharmy      

    I said the third one, but...here's my take:

    1st one does nothing for your shape. You look so tiny and that empire waist just hides you!

    2nd one is lovely, as is the 3rd. I don't think you can really compare them to each other because the silhouette is so different. That being said, I like the 3rd better, but it could go either way.

     
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    Danish_Student    July 31, 2010   Denmark

    They are all beautiful! I especially like no. 3, though - it is extremely flattering.

     
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    thisismeAXiD    April 2013   NE Wisconsin

    I think #2 is extremely figure-flattering on you! I absolutely love it!

     
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    MissHelen    November 20, 2010   California

    To be completely honest, I like them all and also think that you look wonderful in all of them. That being said, something about the 1st one is grabbing me...I love the prettiness and delicacy of it, especially given your venue.

     
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    jenbrandner    Aug 7, 2010   Wisconsin

    @wellykiwi:  Congrats on losing the weight!  You shouldn't feel big at all.  Never compare yourself to those models below your pictures.  They eat dry salad and suppliment pills to keep their figure.  That is not something to be envied!  You're gorgeous and have a great figure, and I hope you feel like the most beautiful woman in the world when you walk down that aisle!

     
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    mtbutterflyrose    August 3, 2010   montana

    #3 is just a bit more flattering on you :-)  but they all look great

     
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    missyjane77    April 7, 2012   Maryland, wedding in South Carolina

    #2!!!

     
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    heathaah    September 2009  

    I was torn between 2 and 3, but choose 3.  Number one just hides your awesome body...no need for that.  I guess what  made me choose 3 was the "princess" feel to the way it fell.

    You could really pull them all off beautifully...but 2 and 3 look incredible on you!

    Make sure you tell us w hich one you pick!!!

     
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    ddubzz    June 5, 2010   Los Angeles, CA

    You can't go wrong with any of them!  They all look great, but #3 is most flattering I think.  It makes your waist look tiny, and gives you a great shape.  :)

     
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    futuremrse    April 17, 2011  

    I like 2 and 3.  Very flattering on your hips and waist.  Either one would be a great choice.

     
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    Tulip61110    June 11, 2010   Philadelphia

    You could easily pull off all of them.  However, my favorite on you is the first dress, although I realize it's not as form fitting as the others.

    The second dress is a close second for me, but I dont like how the skirt looks much more stiff on you than it does on the model.  On the model, the skirt has some soft pleating which I think is really nice.  Maybe they clipped the sample too tight on you in the back?

     
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    I think they all look good but I was really drawn to the second one. I'm curious which one you like the best?

     
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    iceprincess717    August 15, 2011   Texas

    I love the second one, it looks great on you!

     
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    aandmklover    September 10, 2010   Mid-West Michigan

    I agree that all of them look great on you! My fav. is the first one. I love how its cut and it dosent look like every other wedding dress that is so common now days. Good luck with the beach wedding. Thats so fun!

     
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    bestbuddies    June 6, 2010   Chicago, Illinois

    the first or the third really. i honestly do not like the 2nd one at all. 

    I vote the 1st one though!

     
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    Talishazwi    January 16, 2011   Seattle, WA

    I think the 1st is the most romantic and prettiest and the 3rd is probably the most flattering although the 1st still looks flattering.  I would pick #1.  Love it.

     
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    kasekase    June 13, 2010   Lafayette, IN

    You look great in all three, but I think the 1st one is the prettiest!

     
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    Blondee    August 24, 2012  

    I love the 2nd one! Gorgeous.

     
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    amlo    July 3, 2010   Orlando

    How is it that you look beautiful in ALL 3? Straight up!

     

    I do like the 1st the best and then 2 and 3 in that order...it depends on what kind of ceremony/reception/theme that you are having...Congrats!

     
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    guitargirl    October 2009   Ohio

    I like dress #3 the best dress-wise, but #2 is the most flattering.

     
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    kkkatieB12       Mobile, AL

    I really like #1, and I think it looks sooo much better on you than on the model. It's just a little different and I think it would be perfect for a vineyard. :)

     
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    snuggly    November 28, 2009  

    Looking at how even the poll results have been, it seems you look great in all three! I love them all Smile So it's possibly just a matter of deciding based on your taste and how you want to see yourself on your wedding day and in the photos over the years to come. Sorry if that doesn't help much!

    Just out of interest, where are you purchasing from? There only seems to be one Casablanca retailer in NZ...

     
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    jmc    12-12-09   long island city, ny

    I like the 1st and the 3rd best, but I voted for the 1st.  So beautiful.

     
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    Aw thanks guys so much for all your feedback!

    Le sigh. That's a firm, try-again-please. It was the first one that I was in love with and it looks like that's the least favorite. 

    Nonetheless, I'd never have known if you guys hadn't told me so thank you so much! You're feedback has been invaluable. I'll have to go and try some more on and get your opinion again if you wouldn't mind giving it :)

    Tulip, man you are bang on, this one did feel a little tight to me as well. 

    Hi Snuggly, are you a fellow nzer? You're right there's only the one retailer - Rouzili I think. Either way I reckon I'll eventually buy off bestbridalprices in Illinois, they've given me a really good price and they seem really nice. There are so many gorgeous dresses I'd love to try on if only we had the retailers over here...Jenny packham, claire pettibone, melissa sweet and on and on and on...

     

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