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I think it's great! From what I remember you were going for a 1970's flair? Love it with the capelet
@GroovyHippieChick: yes! :) i was. it's looking okay.. right now it's not "wedding dress" enough for my dad. my parents are my most important people to please after myself. I dont LOVE it.... but i could with lots of work. I have 9 months i guess!
It couldn't hurt to check out DB if you're not sold on this dress. It could easily be turned into a really cute rehearsal dress if you decide it's not "weddingish" enough.
@GroovyHippieChick: thats plan B!! :) it will be used for something if not the wedding :)
love the idea of it as a rehersal dress because you could move in it! I like it without the sash (maybe try a thinner sash because a thick sash adds bulk to your waist)
I do like the cap sleeves made from the unravelled flower but I wouldnt really wear a sash with this dress. I also think the bodice is a bit saggy. If the bodice is fitted the correctly the dress will look more like a true empire waist. Since the dress is too long you could try a crinoline but it doesnt see there is much fabric in the dress (width wise) to stretch over a crinoline. You could take the dress to a davids bridal near you and try on their trumpet slip with it
I love the first one, with the sash and little cap sleeves...
Not a fan of the cape at all.....I think with a different type of lace it would look more antique. I love antique dresses but the lace is wrong for the cape IMO. No offense, just trying to be honest!
@MrsRuby: you are completely correct. that wont be the lace if i choose that route. its all i had! :) its more curtain fabric, that is.
@MrsNeutrino: its such an odd bust area right? i was trying to cover it with a sash, i dont really like empire waist so much (well my FI said, no maternity dresses! by that he meant empire). it needs work!!
@bells: saggy is a good word. that was problem #1 when i saw it... thats my biggest challenge i think.
I really like the cap sleeves. I've also heard of someone who bought a sheath dress from J.Crew and then just hemmed the front of it, so that the extra length formed a short train in the back. Maybe you could that with this one too?
I reallllllly like your use of the flower to make cap sleeves!!! It looks great, flows well and it just plain clever
I love the cap sleaves! they are a perfect fit on that dress, I also like the sash but I think maybe a color that is a little different to stand out, right now it looks like just slightly off from white.
I love the straps on the first one. I think it matches really well using the unraveled flower.
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So I'll keep this short and sweet but with tons of pics!
I bought this dress from the limited. With the virtual dollars and shipping, it came to $83. (damn! its $60 now!)
it came shipped in its own box. no exterior box... was a bit banged up, but the cardboard and paper protected it.
i didnt get a fancy white box with a bow, but i DID get a garment bag. which i plan to use!!
Back and front....... it was a bit long! I'm 5' 7" and i plan to wear flats. This dress was a full 4 inches too long for me.
i wish it has more poof.... a crinoline would work... i guess....
i will say that the flower was extremely well sewn on. it took me a while to get it off with my seam ripper. its sewn in a spiral onto the dress....
This is how it looks on my Dressmaking Form
SO... my issues were
1. The top was too large. I ordered a size 2 for my hips and waist and the top was really big. I will take it in.
2. I wish it had a train and i wish it had more poof.. i have plans to add one and use a petticoat.
3. i want sleeves or a cape, so i plan to make a lace one....
Below are possible changes! Nothing is permanent yet.. just pinned on.
the sash is a white scarf and the flower is a hairclip as a placeholder for a cute sash. haha the cap sleeves are the unraveled flower.
And this is how its sat in my room for 4 days... I have an Appointment at David's Bridal this weekend. I am starting not to like this dress so much, so I hope i find something at DB. This dress can be my rehearsal dress! :) Sorry for all the pics... but i wanted to share!!
and i'd love your thoughts!! :)