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Narrrowed it down to 3 dresses - need help & opinions please

posted 1 year ago in Dress
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  • poll: Which dress is the best?
    Left dress : (39 votes)
    24 %
    Middle dress : (62 votes)
    38 %
    Right dress : (61 votes)
    38 %
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    The Unsuspecting Bride    July 2, 2011   London, England

    Hi hive,

    I've spent the last two months trying on dresses and have found 3 dresses I love, I'm really hestitant to make the final choice so would love some opinions. The pics aren't great but any input is appreciated.

    The first dress (left) is a floaty dress with a tulle skirt and a flower embroidery starting at the hip and going across the bust up to the shoulder strap. The embroidery has some sequins so it's a little sparkly. The colour is pure white. Link to designer pics here:

    http://oreasposa.com/collection2011f.asp?p=1&style=547&image=13

    The second dress (middle) is a Maggie Sottero in gold satin with a white lace overlay making it a much warmer tone. It's about an inch too small in the pic so it's hugging me in the wrong place so please imagine it a bit looser in the tummy area.

    The third dress (right) is the best fitting dress, it's ivory and I photoshopped a sweetheart neckline in place. There is some bling on the side of the dress but none on the front or back. Link to designer pics here:

    http://oreasposa.com/collection2011f.asp?p=1&style=547&image=11

    Dress 1 and 3 have tulle underskirts but not the middle dress, I'd consider adding some tulle to the middle dress to make the skirt stand out more.

     

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    Mrs Grape    December 10, 2010  

    That middle dress is so gorgeous on you--that's the one I voted for! :)

     
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    Lindsay12.31.2010    December 31, 2010   Missouri

    The second one stands out so much! I don't think you could go wrong with any of them though, honestly!

     
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    EleanorRigby    June 2011  

    I think the first dress is the most flattering, but I know that it is hard to compare when some dresses you try fit and some don't.  I think I'd like it better strapless as opposed to one shoulder.

    I think the second dress is unique and classy with a bit of a vintage feel.  The pics are sort of small.  Do you like this warmer coloring better with your skin tone?

    The third one is nice too, but it is sort of plain, and I feel like it is a dress that I see a lot.  Not that that is necessarily a bad thing.

    For me, it is between 1 and 2, but I voted for 2, based just on my personal preference in terms of style.  I'd like to see #2 in your size though!

    Also consider which dress is the most comfortable and what you think will go with your venue.

     
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    big_monchhichi    June 18, 2011   BC, Canada

    no doubt the 3rd one, best body figure, most elegant!

     
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    LGenz    May 21, 2011   New Jersey, Wedding in Clearwater, FL

    I voted for 2 but it was really a toss up between 1 and 2 for me. You look good in #3 but I see some version of that dress a lot.

     
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    AnneTossy    October 8, 2011   Virginia

    I love the middle dress. The one one the right, the third dress, is pretty too, but I think the middle dress is stunning on you! It's a little more different, and I love the cap sleeves!

     
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    wedding_2011    November 5, 2011  

    I love the first one, it just looks really great on you

     
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    Mrs.KMM    July 17, 2010   Atlanta, GA (wedding in Indianapolis, IN)

    Man - I'm surprised by all of the votes for #2.  That one was my least favorite.

    I voted for #1 - I think it gives you a beautiful shape and the one shoulder makes it stand out a bit from a "normal" bridal gown.  It's different from what you normally see.

    I think #3 also gives you a really nice shape but it is a little more plain and a little more "common" which, based on the other two dresses you love, doesn't seem to be the feel you prefer (although maybe I'm wrong here).

    If you do go with #2, I think I'd like it better with a crinoline or slip underneath it to give it a bit more fullness.

     
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    meliss    May 31, 2010   Los Angeles, CA

    In #1 and #3 you look good but look like a lot of other brides. In #2 you look gorgeous and stand out.

     
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    Goldilocks1107    September 2010   Madison, WI

    I think the middle one is the most flattering to your body type.

     
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    veganglam    January 5, 2013   Philadelphia; Wedding in NYC

    I absolutely love #2.  It's definitely different than most dresses we see today, it really stands out--and it's really, really pretty.

     
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    big_monchhichi    June 18, 2011   BC, Canada

    @Mrs.KMM:

    I had the same feeling like you. I was surprised. #2 is my least favourite because the belly somehow becomes the focus . Plus she looks old in that dress. The other 2 dresses, she looks so young and lovely. 

    I chose 3 because I don't like the strap of 1, if there is no strap then I would choose 1 :)

     
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    kitzy    June 2011  

    i love the first one on you! it's so floaty and pretty!

     
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    samsonite44    November 12, 2011  

    I'm big on the back of dresses... Trains can make it or break it. do you have any pictures of those? So far dress on the right.

     
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    Widespread Panic    October 1, 2011   GA

    either #1 or #2, both of them look great on you. actually all of them do but #3 is a bit plain to me, and doesn't have the wow factor that the other two have.

     
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    inahat    March 2011  

    I really like the middle dress, but it strikes me as less formal for some reason.  If you are going for a more formal look i'd go with the first one.

     
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    veganglam    January 5, 2013   Philadelphia; Wedding in NYC

    @big_monchhichi: I voted for #2 because she said the dress she tried on was too small and, in her size, it will fit nicely in the belly area.  I don't think she looks old in it; I do think it looks a bit-antique inspired but that has no bearing on how old the bride herself looks in the dress.  I think it's a great dress that's different from what we normally see today, and is very elegant and pretty.  And I love the neckline and sleeves.

     
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    Baileyh    July 24, 2010   Vancouver

    @The Unsuspecting Bride: I picked the third one, that dress looks like it was made for you! Fits like a dream and the details are just right (plus you could always add a cathderal veil and some jewels to jazz it up abit if thats what you would like)

     
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    The Unsuspecting Bride    July 2, 2011   London, England

    Thanks for all the opinions! I've decided dress 1 is out and it's now between dress 2 and 3. Dress 3 fit like a glove and looked very classic, but as someone said it's not a very unique or unusual dress. The back is a corset tie back. It was lovely to wear but maybe a little plain.

    Dress 2 is also lovely and a bit different from most other dresses you see, it has a real antique feel to it and is definitely not plain. The back is low cut and there are buttons at the back which adds to the vintage feel. With alterations I think the fit will be as good as dress 3.

    Dress 2 is the sexier, especially if I add cups to the top (was wearing it bra less). I think my groom would like the sauciness of dress 2 but I also think he'd prefer the plain material of dress 3 as he refers to lace as 'that curtain material'...

     

     
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    kmurphy13    May 29, 2011   Fitchburg, Massachusetts

    @The Unsuspecting Bride: My first vote goes to #2...that dress made me say, "Wow!" My next vote goes to the dress on the right, BUT before I vote on the poll, can you give us a little background on your venue and the type of "look" you're going for in general.  That will make a big difference because those two dresses are so different.

     
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    hgail    September 10, 2011  

    I think I'm in love with dress 2 and might find myself one! It's definitely unique and not something you think of when someone says wedding gown. Having said that, dress 3 is also nice and I think it would look lovely all done up with hair and accessories, but I do think it's the more traditional choice. I vote dress 2!!

     
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    cbee    July 26, 2010  

    I love n. 1 on you!  I think n. 3 is a popular style, so many people will vote for it, but I think n. 1 looks fantastic on you.  N. 2 is also lovely, but they all look nice.

     
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    PitBulLover    August 21, 2010  

    I think 1 and 3 look fabulous on you and you couldnt go wrong with either!

     
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    toxypharmgirl    May 28, 2011   Albuquerque, NM

    Love #1 on you, it has unique elements while still having some tradition to it. Looks great on your figure.

     
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    The Unsuspecting Bride    July 2, 2011   London, England

    Just wanted to say thanks for all your comments, really appreciate the help!

     
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    vicipiepie    August 28, 2011   manchester uk

    the middle one! DEFINATELY! it`s feminine and pretty but your body looks sexy! he wont keep his eyes off u!

    x

     
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    smiles1979    April 30, 2011   Nrth Central, MA

    The dress on the right is similar to my dress ;) so perhaps that's one extra reason why I voted for it. ;) Though I do think it looks the best on you (though they all are pretty!)

    Good luck!

     
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    thriftybride    July 31, 2011  

    @The Unsuspecting Bride: I was undecided between 1/2, but if #1 is out, I'd go for #2 all the way! I love the detailing and the top.

     
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    sfchick    May 7, 2011   Los Angeles

    I love dress number two. It photographs your figure fantastically. Your frame looks modern and feminine. Dress #1 in my opinion looks like a beauty pageant dress and dress 3 looks like a basic Davids Bridal.

    But that is just my opinion and I am just one person. Wear the dress that makes you feel the best! Remember that you are going to be walking, dancing, hugging, etc etc - walk around and get a feel for what it's like to be in it all day and all night. Take more photos and see which ones photograph the best - it's all about you not us! :)

     
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    CantWaittillMAY    May 28, 2011   Texas

    I think #2 I like the warm color on you and its fits your body beautifully!

     
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    st1023    July 9, 2011   Arlington, VA

    The middle one!!! It's beautiful!!! So flattering on your figure - now I want that dress too, but I bought mine already! The third one is run of the mill, and the first one just has too much going on (one-shoulder, ruching, dropped waist, asymmetrical bodice, and are those crystals, too!?). You look awesome in the second one. Good luck!

     
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    VintageJuly    July 2011  

    Voted for the dress on the right - it complements your figure very well! :) But, I agree with some of the other girls, it does look a bit like every other wedding dress.

    I like the fullness of the left dress, but I am not a fan of the raw edge on the tulle. It can sometimes look messy if it is an all tulle train.

    The middle dress is very pretty - I love lace, but the slim nature of the dress makes it look a bit too casual perhaps. Adding some crinoline or a fuller slip  underneath would make this my favorite dress! :)

     
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    fishylove       Inland Empire, CA

    The right dress looks best on you!!! i really like the middle as well. :)

     

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