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The first one's probably out automatically, now that I've really looked at it. I don't fare well in dresses that have that sort of back--my double-decker ass makes the back/waist crinkle funny, LOL. Lucky me...
I voted for the "none, but here's another"- sorry....I hate to rain on your parade, but I just don't get a vintage feel from any of those to be honest, that's just me personally, but what do I know? :)
Check out these for inspiration:
http://www.thevintageweddingdresscompany.com/gallery/page/33
@Leafy: I like it, but it's not my style...and I don't want to wear white, hehe. This makes it infinitely more difficult to find a dress I like in the color I want. I'd love an off-the-shoulder gown (the dress I paid to have custom-made, which may or may not fall through, is based on Dolly Couture's "Edmonton," which I LOVED).
This one's pretty fabulous, too, but I worry that it might minimize my bust (not tiny, but not huge by any means) and look too "old," if that makes sense. http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=bda3f37d-57fe-49cb-a06e-d83f38d9b65e&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=3&colorId1=7839af45-9f6c-4efe-bebf-882d4f776d67
Oops, my bad, I should have been more specific. I posted the link to the site to give you ideas- not just to that dress, they have a whole 1940's section......I know you don't want white and I wasn't meaning to order a dress from there, just a wee bit of inspiration. :) I just Googled the Edmonton dress, it's so fun and flirty and vintage looking, me likey! I think it's good you have a plan B. I think for an old Hollywood type, vintage feel...if that's what you are sort of going for....then dress number 2.
I do like the other dress you posted also.......I do see what you mean by looking too old, but with the right accessories, hair etc it could be perfect. Btw, I think it's fabulous that you don't wnat to wear white....me neither, I'm not going quite so bold although I dd consider purple for a while. :P I'm doing champagne. How have people (family, close friends) taken the news that you will be wearing green?
Here's yet another I just found and went "Wow" at. Love that color. http://www.edenbridals.com/7285-p-1573.html
This one doesn't have quite the "wow" factor but might be more era-appropriate...http://www.edenbridals.com/7261-p-1509.html
I might have to go try some of these on...haha.
What about some of the one shoulder numbers, those seem pretty vintage glam to me. I do like that last one you posted although that particular shade of green isn't my favorite, I love the green from the Dessy dresses. :)
I like the second one the best! Here are a couple more "vintage" looking dresses:
http://www.newyorkdress.com/Terani/95300E.html
I know you said you don't like V-necks, but this one doesn't look matronly to me :-) :
http://www.sassybella.com/2008/01/get-keira-knightleys-green-atonement-dress/
@Leafy: I absolutley cannot pull off a one-shoulder dress, sadly. Plus, FH hates them, too (he calls them "cavewoman" dresses, lol!). I saw this one and loved it, too: http://www.edenbridals.com/7189-p-1149.html
Aria will do their dresses in any color they offer.
You could do this dress in Peacock, and it would only be $295
@opheliax: Oh, the Atonement dress. LOVE it. Sadly, it looks like it's designed for women built like Keira (not surprising, since it was made for her), and I have too much going on in the boob-and-butt department to pull that one off. It is so gorgeous, though. I'm trying to avoid too much beading, but I do like the other one you posted otherwise. I just need something a little more structured since I tend to feel uncomfortable in looser dresses.
@ILikePink: Cool, thanks for the link! :) None of the greens are dark enough for my tastes, but it's a good site, nonetheless.
I forgot about this website too. You can order any of their dresses in on of their 40+ colors. http://www.weddingdressfantasy.com/Vintage_Wedding_Dresses_s/114.htm
@ILikePink: Oh snap, that's a little out of my price range. I'd like to spend around $200-250, hopefully less (I know BM dresses can get pricey). I've been checking cocomyles, too, but I'm not a fan of their emerald green--it has too much blue in it.
I actually love the second one, the bias cut is very vintage. It would look fabulous with a statement necklace. Love some of these other links too though, you can't go wrong with any of them. Can you get to a store that sells Dessy or Eden to try them on?
Can't say I really like any of the original ones you posted, not getting the vintage vibe.
I did like the Eden one...The one that you said "wow" too.
I think as a bride you should make a statement and that dress will do it!
And I still love you original choice, the one you ordered off etsy, hope that still works out for you!
I voted for Keep Looking because none of the dresses you posted look vintage at all. They look like traditional wedding gowns to me...just green. lol. Sorry! :)
Well, I don't have to worry about this anymore--the Etsy seller contacted me this morning. :) Yay! She apologized for not responding and said she thought she had messaged me, but didn't--oops. She's planning to start my dress after her Halloween orders are finished and will send me updates once she does.
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I'm starting to look at some dresses for our 40s-vintage wedding, just in case the Etsy thing turns into a massive fail. Hopefully, it won't, but you never know...I have very bad luck. :(
So, of these dresses (I'm looking at dark green), which seems the most vintage-appropriate to you? It's an evening wedding on a Friday night.
I am very pear-shaped (as in, my hips/butt are a good three dress sizes larger than my waist and 1-2 larger than my bust), but have tried on clingier styles through the hips that looked pretty good! I did sort of have my heart set on a shorter dress, but I'm totally fine with longer ones, too (long dresses can be fun!)
The second is my favorite because it is SO gorgeous. I tried it on in the wrong color and size (about 3 sizes too big, yikes) once, but I still loved how it felt. The back's a little longer so it was almost like a mini-train. :)
Feel free to suggest some, too. I do prefer dresses that hit at my natural waist (no empire waist gowns for me--I look preg!) and aren't a v-neck--they look matronly on me and I have very narrow shoulders.