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    crystalirene    February 25, 2012   Spring, TX

    Ok, So I have always invisioned leaving my wedding in something exceptionally flirty and dreamy.  And I found the perfect dress.  I dont even have my wedding dress yet but I found my dress to leave in...does this make me crazy??  I need your opinions ladies.  Should I splurge and go ahead and get this cute dress while I can or should I wait?  My wedding is still a year away but I am pretty positive my mind wont change about this little white lacy number I found and I know my "hubby" will love it!! Let me know your opinions.  The price isn't bad either.  Right under $100 so I wouldn't be breaking the bank!

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Short Beach Wedding Dress1

     
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    MademoiselleL    August 24, 2012   Vancouver, BC (wedding in Maui)

    I think it's so cute and a good price!  Go for it!

     
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    arenyth    May 14, 2011   planning in CA, wedding in NJ

    Honestly I think at $100 you can't really go wrong! I would never advocate buying a gown without trying it on, but even if you find you don't like it for your wedding dress I think it would be super cute for the rehearsal or the Bach party, your shower, who knows! Super cute :)

     
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    eloping    May 23, 2010  

    for that price of course you should buy it!  and even if you do change your mind, you have the rehearsal dinner and showers you can wear it to so it wont be wasted.  nice find!

     
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    AmeliaBedelia    March 3, 2012   Georgia

    That's adorable. And even if you did change your mind, it's less than $100 and it's so cute!

     
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    cbrydon    July 31, 2011   Los Angeles aka LALAland, the city of angels

    Adorable!

     
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    cbee    July 26, 2010  

    That's a great dress.

     
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    SapphireSun    July 9, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    At that price point I say go for it.  Even if you decide against changing at your wedding you could wear it to you shower or something.

     
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    mg1363    March 10, 2012   San Antonio TX

    Go for it!! It's very cute and could definitely be used for any wedding related events. Nice price too:)

     
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    accorn    June 9, 2012   Texas/Louisiana

    I love it go for it!

    Where did you find it?

     
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    Treasure43    September 18, 2010  

    That is a fabulous dress! So fun and flirty!

     
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    kt23525    June 2011  

    Oh. My. Gosh.  No, you are not crazy, and I've fallen in love with it, too!! I'd LOVE something like that for a shower or the rehearsal dinner.. TOO stinkin' cute! Officially obsessed.. haha.  Where did you find it, if you don't mind my asking?

     
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    PurpleUnicorn    April 19, 2011  

    i think its adorable!

     
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    Mrs Grape    December 10, 2010  

    Whoa, where did you find it? I've been looking all over for one like it on the cheap!

     
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    Tickles    September 2, 2015  

    Please, please do tell us where you found it! I LOVE it, I WANT it! :D

     
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    kitzy    June 2011  

    so cute and under $100...get it!

     
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    HisIrishPrincess    March 23, 2012  

    Totally get it, the price is great and it's so dreamy!

     
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    veganglam    January 5, 2013   Philadelphia; Wedding in NYC

    To everyone asking, I've seen this dress before and it's a Maggie Sottero Destinations dress. It is really cute, but I'm going to guess that for $100 it's either used or a China knockoff.  To the OP, please make sure you see the actual handiwork of any Chinese company from which you are considering ordering.  There have been way too many horror stories posted, even if some people have had good experiences.  It must be at least 50/50 good bad from what I've seen.  Alternatively you might want to try looking for it used on places like preownedweddingdresses.com.  That way you know it will be the quality you expect and will look pretty much just like the dress in the picture, minus the retouching and stuff.  And since it is an older dress and a short one at that, you can probably find it for a pretty good price, used.  Unless you've already located a used dress, in which case, congrats, good find!

     
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    FutureSpice    September 17, 2011   New York

    OK I was just going to ask where it was from as well...now I'm going to Google Maggie Sotterro's destination dresses, but I hope the OP comes back and tells us for sure where she found it! It's adorable!

     
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    BruinBee    June 16, 2011  

    @crystalirene:

    No you are not crazy, if you love it then go for it!

     
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    crystalirene    February 25, 2012   Spring, TX

    @crystalirene: To eveyone responding thanks!  I love it too.  I found it on another website, not sure if is one of those "chinese" ones or not, but it had great reviews from the ladies who have bought dresses from there. I will post it later tonight I am at work and dont have it in my "favorites" here.  Check back tonight!

    @ veganglam : Thanks for the input and the designer input I love Maggie's stuff, its no wonder I fell in love with this dress as well!  Thanks! :)

     
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    caszos    June 2010   Florida

    Very cute dress for $100.  You could even use it as a rehearsal dinner dress!

     
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    Bellanouva    July 19, 2013   Vancouver

    If you love it and its a reputable seller I say go for it!

     
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    crystalirene    February 25, 2012   Spring, TX

    @FutureSpice: and everyone else...Here is where I found it.  Read the reviews most of the are positive. I think even though its not by the original designer I can take a chance for just $100.00.  http://www.udreamybridal.com/ruffle-sweetheart-lace-overlay-sash-short-knee-length-wedding-dress-product-917.html

     
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    mandy83ala    July 23, 2011   Chicago, IL

    I say go for it!  For $100 you can't go wrong.  If you do change your mind, you can always wear the dress to your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, honeymoon, whatever.  I would buy 2 for $100!  lol  ;)

     
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    Prewitt    June 19, 2011   England

    Very cute

     
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    FutureSpice    September 17, 2011   New York

    @crystalirene: Thanks for coming back to post that! Let us know if you order it and if you love it once it arrives!

     
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    beebeebuzzbuzz    September 2011   Florida

    It's so cute!  And at only $100?  Go for it!  I might just steal your idea for my bridal shower dress.

     
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    SoontobeMrsA    June 2012   MA/NH line

    I love this dress!

     
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    crystalirene    February 25, 2012   Spring, TX

    Soooo.  Nearly 11 months later but I bought it!!!  I could not get this dress out of my head!!!  I should have it come mid December.  I will let ya'll know how it looks in case any of you are interested.

     
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    ms.oregon.state    September 29, 2012   oregon

    Very interested!!! Keep us posted. I'd love to know about the material quality and see pics!! So exciting!

     
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    secondchances    August 2012   Western MD

    Oh please do keep us posted. I would love to see an actual pic of it. Thanks!

     
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    ms.oregon.state    September 29, 2012   oregon

    Very interested!!! Keep us posted. I'd love to know about the material quality and see pics!! So exciting!

    Sent from my Android

     
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    crystalirene    February 25, 2012   Spring, TX

    I'll take a picture as soon as I get it!  I am so excited! 

     
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    vreelans    August 11, 2012   minneapolis, mn

    @crystalirene: super excited to see it! do let us know!

     
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    auggiefrog    August 25, 2012   Wauwatosa, WI

    Very cute! 

     
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    Juliepants    June 2, 2012   Ontario

    So glad you bought it!  It's gorgeous and was a great deal. :)

     
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    Eva Peron    November 2011  

    Soooooooo cute!

    You will look super pretty and just amazing!

    The price just adds to its beauty ;)

     
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    crystalirene    February 25, 2012   Spring, TX

    Ladies Ladies!  I got the dress in!  I could not believe I had already gotten it yestday when I got home from work.  Good news is it looks awesome.  Bad news is. Its a tad small in the back around my bra strap area.  It wont zip up all the way....but I have gianed a few pounds this month and I have been doing Jillians 90 day shred so i will have that dress fitting in no time.

    Here are the pictures. I would say out of a 5 star rating I would give the quality a 3.  Its ok.. I mean it is not an original Maggie like my wedding dress is but It does look like the pictures.  Here I'll let ya'll see and then tell you what I do and dont like.

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Dressy57

    (You can tell its not zipped up all the way)

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Phot5o

    Pretty detailing on the top

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Dress2

     

    close up of the top ruffles.

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Dress3

    The satin bow looks good.  Just needs a little steaming or ironing.

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Dress4

    Full View

    I am in LOVE am I Crazy? :  wedding dress reception white lace Dress6

    Lace detailing... I think they lace they used is very pretty.

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    bottom detialing with ruffles.

    Ok, my opinion While this dress did only cost me $70.00 I think I could have spent a good $100 here if I felt like going shopping and could have found something just as good.

    The quality isn't that great.  I mean it is ok. and It fits very nicly except for the back part, But I must have measured wrong.  This is a size 8.  I am in between and 8 and a 10.  I took a gander and got the 8 but I am ok w/ that as I plan on loosing a few more pounds before the wedding.

    Overall, I am happy with the dress.  If I could change one thing about it I t would be that the dress is ivory, not white.  To me in the picture the dress looks Ivory.  I should have emailed them and asked just to be sure. But to me it isn't a deal breaker.  I am just wearing it to leave the wedding and for a few hours after for the after party.

    Also, I wish that the dress was a little fuller at the bottom.  I would have thought they would have added some crenoline (sp) to make it more full but they didn't. I think I could probably have some sew in to make it more full. 

    So ladies tell me what ya'll think about it ?  does it look cheap or does it look pretty damn good?

     

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