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Your pics didn't show up! Maybe give a link to the dress if you can't get your pics to work!
uh oh i tried to attach the file from just a windows picture file and it won't upload, how to upload pics onto the website???
There should be a bar to browse files and upload them below the submit button when you leave a comment to your thread now. i would just use that
You may need to resize the photos before you can post them. Often times if they are too big, there will be a red X and "denied".
Can't wait to see it!
Hmmm I see what you're saying about the odd flaps. Is there a way to just sew them together and to the rest of the dress so they are not flaps but just part of the dress? I really do love the front and the ruffles.
I totally agree with Meowkers. Maybe sew the flaps together? The flaps look a little odd, but I do like the ruffles in the back. They make the dress kinda different and unique.
It's a really gorgeous dress, but you're right, the back is odd. What I really want to do is cut those tabs off and just continue the ruffle all the way up to right below the butt.
love love love the front... and because i feel so strongly about that i found the back a bit of a let down. style wise im clueless to offer any advise so i leave it to the others but i really thing the front is beautiful.
Amandopolis gave you my suggestion... I'd like to just do away with the "flap" and continue the ruffles upward. The front is totally amazing, and I actually do like the ruffles!
Welcome to the hive!
I love the front and had no idea how the back could be weird, but I understand your concern. I'm not so fond of the ruffles... when they try to add interesting trains to dresses... sometimes they end up looking like fish tails. Thus, I would say you sort of have a fish tail going on...
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Hi, I agree with Amandopolis and Doctorgirl on having the ruffles sans flap. I wasn't expecting the ruffles either, but I like them ...I also think they will look REALLY fun bustled. Did you talk to the store's seamstress when you were there about what they might be able to do?
Welcome and you should drop by the Atlanta boards, we are trying to put together a meetup this summer! :)
I think sewing the flaps together would solve the problem. And I have to say, I love the dress on you!
I love the front, it looks amazing on you, but yeah, I agree with the other bees, the back is a bit different, I would see if your seamstress could add the same fabric onto the back & get rid of the "flaps"....my guy thought the front was "hot" too...:)....or like caitlanc said, maybe sew them together....the front is so beautiful, you have to be able to do something with the back so it can look great too.
I'm not an expert seamstress - does anyone think a bustle would help make the pattern look less noticeable?
The front looks really beautiful though!
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This has nothing to do with your post, so sorry for invading it, but your dress reminded me of an awesomely gorgeous ruffled dress that I saw today. Thought I would share it with fellow ruffle lovers.
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I'm with amadapolis and doctorGirl about having the flap removed. It's kind of similar to my dress. I have a gold petticoat that shows in the back...we even talked about adding ruffles but the fabric is too stiff (metallic organza) and it looked too heavy. But I think having it completely opened up for the ruffles to go all the way up will give it a much cleaner look. To give you a sense, here's kind of what the back of my dress looks like. I'm actually having it made strapless with a similar cut to yours. The opening flares out even more than in this pic...I think it looks really dramatic (in a good way):
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Jezzybell- That is an amazing dress. Would you mind posting in it "Show us your dresses" so that it can be archived with all the other eye candy?
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I dot know if its my screen but its hard for me to actually see the detail on the back side, im loving the front look amazing, but the detail, i cant see it :(
Wow on your front. I love that kind of front crumbcatcher detail. Gorgeous!
And dude, the back of your dress has tails! Like a tux! I think lifting the train would make that better if you don't want to alter it too much, otherwise have it be like doctorgirl's dress where the ruffles start at your butt (right?) and then cascade all the way down.
What was the designer on? It's such a strange back! It's very mermaidy though. All i picture are the tails flapping and the ruffles are the ocean. Go for a "consult" with a pro seamstress and see what she thinks would even be feasile to do with it.
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I have to agree, the front is amazing but the back is kinda odd. I would definitely have something done about it.
I totally agree with amandopolis and was going to suggest that the minute I saw your dress =D Dramatic backs for wedding dresses are very in right now so you be exceptionally vogue! Talk to your alterationist and tailor and see what they can do about those flaps and possibly extending the ruffels all the way up to the bottom of the rear! It's beautiful and I"m happy for you that you found a dress!!
i don't know about taking the pleats completely off although that's probably the easiest option. i think the ruffles are romantic but because it cuts so high up it's more funky. i'm trying to think of a way to cover it with more of the satin fabric so only about 3 or 4 layers of ruffle peek out from the bottom. am i trying to acheive the impossible????
Or you could save yourself the hassle and get a similar dress like this one:
Love the dress. I vote that the flaps should just be sewn to the gown. The ruffles are beautiful, and actually, I like where they start. It makes for a very sleek gown.
LOVE your dress and agree with Amandopolis and Doctorgirl about removing the flap. Kudos on getting a dress under 2g! Let the ATL bees know where to go! We're a fun board and hoping to have more fun in the near future.
And WELCOME to the hive and hang out at the ATL board! We are going to try to have a Bee-Party for us sometime this summer.
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well my dress finally came in since the last time i bought it in may and i am crushed to say that i'm not too crazy about it. mostly its because even though i ordered a size up the hip area STILL feels tight. i do not feel comfortable even leaving the dressing room let alone letting 230 people see me next summer. also the ruffles go up about 2 layers up more than i want. i've been trying to compare the pictures from when i first posted to the ones i took this weekend. did my hips just get bigger or does this particular dress just fit weird? ugh, i wonder how much it would be to just scrap the whole thing now and start over...
Maybe try covering up the ruffles? They don't seem to go with the dress. But then I'm not fond of ruffles, but if you like them then maybe just sew the flaps.
I'm sorry about your issues; I've been having second thoughts about the dress too. I actually really like your dress from the pictures you first posted, although it was a bit difficult to discern the detail on the back. If you can't stand it and can afford to do so, another dress might be the right way to go. Good luck!
Your hips don't look big at all in that dress. I also love the front.
Maybe you can add a train to the back and cover up the ruffles and weird flap. It really looks like a bird tail--no offense or anything. lol.
But, if you are feeling that uncomfortable in it..maybe finding one with the similar bust area but more of a-line bottom?
Hmmm... the front is gorgeous on you, but I definitely see what you mean about the back -- it kind of looks like you got your skirt caught up in your hose!
I would think a tailor could 'shorten' the square flaps, and would suggest going to an independent tailor, rather than having it done through the bridal shop, but the difference in the two materials (the skirt and the ruffles) might still leave it looking awkward, I'm not sure.
Could you ask the tailor to do a sketch (or various sketches) of ways she could alter the back? Before you start cutting?
I would suggest shortening the flaps of satin on the back so it looks more like a mermaid cut from the back. And to make the transition of the two fabrics better put a brooch, bow, or flower there.
Take the flaps out and continue the ruffles upwards if possible. if not maybe bunch the flaps as if bustling them...? just so they don't lay there flat
Is your dress bought from a salon or was it custom made? I would HIGHLY suggest taking it to a wedding dress maker - in a city like yours, you are bound to find a good one. Take it in and see what they can do. You will be amazed, they take dresses apart and put them back together regularly and she (whoever she ends up being) will come up with some fantastic ideas to fix it. I agree with you that the back is a letdown. Take it to a wedding dress maker and see what you can have done. Good luck!! By the way, the front is amazingly beautiful!
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hello! i'm new to weddingbee and i'm hoping you all can help. i am getting married july 2010 and got engaged this past january. i've been looking for a dress these past 2 months and finding one under $2000 was not easy in a big city like atlanta where top designers have their own salons here.
i finally found one while out with my best friends and bridesmaids. i stepped out in it and knew it was the one until... i saw the back. the back was... a surprise which i thought i was okay with but now i cringe everytime i see it. i truly do love the ruffles, its a romantic surprise to a modern dress but those square flaps above it, ugh.
i'd go into detail but i'll just attach the pictures. first of all, the pearl buttons won't be there (i ordered without) and i'm looking for a new broach for the front. to fix the back i'm thinking of putting more satin fabric under the flaps or over them. i think the round shape of the cut-out looks kind of strange too. i don't think i'll be able to get the designer to fix it but i might want to take it to a separate tailor.
what do you think? i need honest opinions!
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