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This weekend my mom told me that she was going to help pay for my dress but that I bought it on a whim when she wasn't there so she wasn't able to.
Yes, this is the same mother that I posted about earlier that has done a lot of hurtful things to me.
But I keep worrying that I settled for my dress because it was inexpensive and I'd been looking for so long that I knew it was perfect when I tried it on. I know it's beautiful, but it is enough for me? My mom seemed willing to get me another dress..
Please, be brutally honest. Is this dress make me look stunning, or should I start looking for another? I'm mostly concerned with the split in the front. NOTE: I'll be wearing a short birdcage veil, not the one pictured. I'm not willing to bend on being a halter, I'm a very modest person so I'm not willing to show any cleavage.
Honestly, I am not one for a halter top dress, but this dress is really really pretty.
I love the lace. I think the birdcage veil will add a very classy feel to it.
You do look quite beautiful in it!
I do think you look fantastic in that dress but if you're having second thoughts, definitely go out and look for another one! I had major dress regret (I bought my first one for the same reasons you bought yours) and I'm about a million times happier with my second dress.
If you are worried about the split maye you can have it altered? Like remove the bottom piece starting at the decorative band?I think that might look nice. And maybe they can create a lace trim at the bottom using the lace you just removed.
I think you look great in this dress, and the birdcage veil will be perfect. You look particularily skinny in the back shot.
@Sschaf: The front does need to be let out a little as my tummy in the front area is what's a little chubby in the dress. (I don't mind this weight but it doesn't fit!)
@lefeymw: I think maybe the split to me looks a little dated. I love the lace, and that's what attracted me to it because that's really all I wanted.
I love the back and I think if the front were covered in lace it would be perfect. You are the only one that can decide if it's right for you. If you're doubting it go look at others. Either you will find something you LOVE or you will keep going back to this one and then you'll know it's right for you. Best of luck!
yeah, i understand what youre saying about the spilt front being dated.
It is a really pretty dress, and you already know I think you are a beauty, but I dont think the dress really does you justice! So, if you have the time, and the financial capacity, and if you are having really serious doubts about it, then I think you should keep looking. I personally think a sweetheart halter or even maybe something with cap sleeves and a modest sweetheart neckline would flatter you a great deal.
That said, If it makes you feel like you never want to take it off, tell me to take a hike! lol Cus only the girl wearing it can tell if its the one (kinda like getting married!).
@Bellanouva:Well, I just looked at the pictures again and I do feel like I look really beautiful, but I'm not sure anymore. I know that we are broke, so I personally couldn't afford another dress. So if I did get another one it would only be based on my mother having offered (as she would be buying). Obviously under those circumstances I would still be buying an inexpensive wedding dress. I just need to make up my mind!
You look beautiful in the dress. If you are having doubts and have the money, it's not going to hurt to try on other dresses. You will either find something you love more than this dress, or you will put your mind at ease that you made the right choice the first time. Win-win. :)
Another option could be to see if the dress can be altered to put a lace panel in where the split is, or modify the dress so the front no longer has the split skirt.
I think you look really pretty, and you could easily wear the dress on your wedding day and look beautiful and be happy. That being said... I'm not the hugest fan of the split. I wore a similar style dress for a dance in school and it drove. me. nuts. Every time I walked it fluttered open, I felt like I had a cape. Granted I paid $50 for that dress at the mall so it probably wasn't made very well and maybe yours wouldn't do that... but I'd try walking around a bit in it to see.
I mean, isn't this dress a beauty? I just don't know how comfortable I feel in asking my mother to spend that much on a dress for one day.
I also have a tummy issue lol and i found dresses that wrapped hid it the best! something like this...
I agree with Bellanouva - I think it's a pretty dress and you look beautiful in it, but I think there are other dresses that would do you justice. I agree that a straight across neckline with cap sleeves or a slight sweetheart would be beautiful on you.
I think this dress is beautiful on you, but you're not feeling it, and I think you can absolutely find a dress that you'll just love to pieces! I love the dress you've posted, and think it's just beautiful - you should go try it on and see what you think. Good luck!
@SweetRose2011: I do, because well thats something I would totally pick out for myself! (lace is my kryptonite)
That said if you love it, YOU wear the dress, it doesnt wear you. If you want to, and can figure it out money wise, you could always alter the features about it you dont like. Either way Im still a firm believer that if you work it, you can own any look.
I want to like it (especially since it sounds like you already bought it) but I think you are right that it looks a bit outdated and to be honest I think you can do much better with your figure 
There a bunch of halters here, also you could go with a straight across neckline and add straps if you felt uncomfortable.http://www.bestbridalprices.com/wedding-dresses-c-1.html?neckline=6&showall=yes
I also really liked these
@jennifer_nz: hmm if I remember correctly I think Sweets wanted something a bit more modest (kick me if Im wrong here) but those have the kind of structure around the waist which I think would be SO flattering on you SweetRose! I think straps and what not can be found though, I think its just the shape from the waist down that needs a bit of altering.
Hmmm I wonder if you could alter the dress you already have to be more like those other dresses? It looks like an A-line, it could be altered from the waist down to change the shape a bit
*brainstorming here*
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one! http://www.latterdaybride.com/bellissimo-details.php
Both of the dresses in the links you posted are beautiful (especially the first link). Other options I found that you may (or may not) like.
http://www.bonny.com/2003.html
http://www.bonny.com/2816.html
what about this one?
http://www.bridal-expressions.com/category/bridal/modest-wedding-dresses-bridal/page/9/
I think that you look so beautiful in your dress. However, if you budget is unlimited (or you have some wiggle room) I suggest going shopping again and just see. You have such an amazing figure that I think you would look good in a ton of dresses/style. I love the first picture posted by @jennifer_nz:. I also love the last dress you posted but its going to show cleavage. OMG I just say the latterdaybride one! LOVE THAT ONE. WOW...seriously that is so beautiful! go try that on now!!! I want to live threw you....LOL
regardless honey, you look great in the dress you have now...seriously. I think I felt a similar way tha tyou are right now abotu my dress. I got my dress for super cheap and just went with it. It was not until the day of that I realized it was perfect for me. Looking at my pics of my trying on the dress my dress did not look so good but in my professional pics at the wedding I looked amazing (not to toot my own horn LOL). So, you will look gorg on your wedding day in this dress. Good luck!
Or these
http://www.bridal-expressions.com/category/bridal/modest-wedding-dresses-bridal/page/13/
http://www.bridal-expressions.com/category/bridal/modest-wedding-dresses-bridal/page/16/
I don't like it. The split seems very 90's. However, your body looks great in it. So the shape is really good.
Modest and no cleavage doesn't mean it has to be halter. What about a one shoulder? It would cover more of your chest, actually. I do love that one lace latter day bride you posted! I wore Justin Alexander 9552 and its the same as the new 8512 (which is just a cheaper version, dang it :). Mori lee also has some amazing modest gowns and her prices can usually be found for around 500 ish online so more affordable.. Also, maggie has some nice ones you may be able to find online for a good price....
I think it looks really good on you. But if you don't feel beautiful in it with no doubts...I would keep looking! You're the only one that matters!
@KLP2010: I actually really like those pics! Nice choices
one shoulder is really classy and elegant, and modest.
Personally I think it doesn't do justice to your gorgeous face. Also, I don't think the style of the dress lends itself to a bird cage veil. I really think with all of the wonderful gowns out there you could find something that does not show cleavage but still is very beautiful. What about a shorter dress? I think they would be so cute on you! I think a one shoulder style dress would be great for you. It could cover all the areas but still be a newer style and lend itself well to the birdcage.
@MsBrooklynA: ooo me likey. I love the structure the most, thats what would be so flattering on her I think.
I love that first one!
@Bellanouva: I think I've discovered why so many women can't stop dress shopping. I cannot stop suggesting. I could do this all night!
Aw, I think you look beautiful in it, but I agree with some PP that I'm not a fan of halter tops, so that immediately makes me not like the top half much. I actually don't mind the split as much as the halter portion. Are you having regret because you've had it for awhile and have seen other dresses? I know that's kind of happening to me! :P Whatever choice you make, you do look lovely and HAPPY in this dress. ;)
Like it from the top up, but I agree with a PP that the split is kinda 90's.
I tend to like halters that are placed more to the sides. Like this:
I agree that the split isn't the most flattering with the shiny fabric beneath.
I think it is a pretty dress and looks nice on you, but I think it's worth it to look and see if you can find anything you like better without sacrificing your budget.
@MsBrooklynA: yeah I totally get that
hey, when I go dress shopping, you can go to town with suggestions- considering you know how to dress someone with who has my size of booty :P
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