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I'm not crazy about this dress, Marissa Miller is a tiny curvaceous woman and this dress does nothing for her. What kind of material is it?
For a beach wedding, you can wear anything as long as it fits the formality. For a semi-formal wedding, it's questionable. However, if the model is anything to go by, your topheavy attendants (if you have any) will be self-conscious in the dress due to the low cut in front. That said, I don't personally care for the dress at all.
However you should not purchase anything without each attendant trying it on in person first to make sure it is flattering on everyone.
I'm also not in love with it because I think the material will end up looking kind of cheap. From what I've heard about VS, the clothes fall apart easily, are thin, etc.
I think you can do much better for your price range.
It says it's polyester/spandex matte jersey. I figured it would be comfy.
My MOH is very curvy, but I was thinking if her girls were too much for it, we could try one of the other ways of wearing it, I really like the one-shoulder style.
Also, I definately wouldn't buy for her without asking. We'd obviously have to buy it first, and send it back if it didn't fit well. She's my only attendant.
I don't think its too casual at all, but i'm just not CRAZY about the dress. I think it looks kinda "baggish", and HELLO boobs!
I don't think its too casual at all, but i'm just not CRAZY about the dress. I think it looks kinda "baggish", and HELLO boobs!
Any suggestions on a good place to look, hotchildinthecity? I'm actually really clueless about this, I never buy dresses.
I think you can do better. I agree VS is not the highest quality. Since she is the only bridal party member, just search for deals at Macy's or Dillards or maybe a BCBG outlet. You should definitely be able to find a lot of good options under $150 or $100.
I got my BM dresses from J Crew. They are simple and reasonably priced. My girlfriend actually got hers from like Hot Topic or something! They are super cute and only cost like $50!
@FlipFlopBride: If she is curvy, I don't think that's going to work at ALL. I'm a 34DD myself and those "convertible" styles NEVER work for me because there's just not enough support anywhere.
Have you asked her what she has in mind? Since you just have one BM and you seem to be pretty easygoing, maybe ask her if there's anything she's seen/been interested in. Have you tried the standard places like David's Bridal, J. Crew, Nordstrom, Macy's, Alfred Angelo, etc. etc.? Also, is there a certain color you have in mind?
Check the special occasion section at Macy's, Dillard's, JCPenney, any local dept store. Most of those dresses are perfectly appropriate for any event, whether casual or formal and are less than $200 without having to pay for any bridal salon prices, alterations, shipping charges, etc that adds up very quickly. She should be able to wear it again later if she gets something she likes in a color and cut that is flattering on her.
@HotChild - thanks for the tips, I had no idea that those convertible styles were so bad for curves! I haven't spoken to her yet, except to know that she doesn't want to wear a tea-length. I guess it would make sense to just check out the standard places. I really want to avoid David's Bridal and Alfred Angelo, since you really never wear those gowns again.
This sets my mind at ease, I'll probably just have her find a gown in one of our colors, or go shopping with her. Thanks!
@FlipFlop: Try department stores, definitely. I just did a quick flip through Nordstrom's website and saw tons of cute longer dresses that could be worn again in your price range.
Good luck!
I don't think it's too casual, but I'm not in love with it. I think you can find something better for the price! Good luck!
I agree with a lot of the previous posters, that dress just doesn't do much for me, and I think it's pretty pricey for what you get. Good luck!
I agree that if the girls are curvy, it won't work. It is a similar fit as those convertible style dresses that are so unforgiving and give no support. Try Nordstrom or even Macy's.
Yeah, I'm in agreement that it's not going to be flattering on her. Keep looking. Nordstroms always has a solid collection of dresses.
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What do you ladies think of this for a bridesmaid dress? My MOH (and only bridal party member, basically) doesn't really like tea-length gowns (she hates her legs, I think?), so I've been looking for a rewearable dress, one that will work for a casual or semi-formal wedding.
If we end up doing something other than a beach, it will not be a formal wedding at all and I just want her to be comfortable and not have to spend any more than $100 to $150.
This is from Victoria's Secret, it's a convertible dress.
I really like it, and especially that she can wear it again. But I wonder if it looks toooooo casual...even with all the options to wear it differently.
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