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Paloma Blanca replica

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    LaLa113    September 11, 2010   New Jersey

    Hi ladies,

    What's everyone's take on replica dresses?  I love love LOVE Paloma Blanca's styles but I'm still grappling with the idea of spending a few thousand on a dress I'll wear once, and even though it's becoming a more popular trend, I don't think I could bear to rent a dress.  I did a google search and a few hits came up for places that make replicas and it made me think...

    Anyone on here have a replica made?  How did it turn out?

     
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    mandM    July 4, 2009   Toronto (wedding in Romania)

    I think it's safer to buy a used (or rent) a true Paloma dress, rather than going the replica avenue. The quality of the silks and satins and their wonderful colours are very hard to replicate in my opinion. I wore a Paloma Blanca dress on my wedding and there is such finesse to the way these dresses are made from choice of fabric, colour to cut and seams. 

    I would definitely look into a gently-worn Paloma...

     
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    StrawberryBaby    August 22 2009  

    Hi!  I wore a Paloma Blanca 3860 and am thinking about selling.  Mine is a size 4.  Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you photos.

     
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    redbullfanatic    July 7, 2010   Long Beach, CA

    I agree with the second poster....I have a Paloma dress and I can't explain it but the way they make their dresses are just totally diff from the other ones I tried on.  I bought the sample that the store had and got it for under $700...maybe you could look into that?

     
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    wellykiwi      

    Hiya,

    I haven't heard of this store before so I don't know for sure how legit it is, although it has a street address in CA, but maybe this sale can help you? (Don't forget to ask for an additional discount if you buy it straight away, never hurts to try).

    http://www.bayareabridal.net/salesitems/paloma.html

     
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    LaLa113    September 11, 2010   New Jersey

    @Strawberrybaby - thanks for the offer!  I'm in love with style 3964 but also just found a special place in my heart for 3858...stapless vs delicate lace straps...ahhh!!! I can't decide! Undecided

    @wellykiwi - I'll definitely check out that site. thanks for the tip!

    I haven't gone to try anything on yet and was planning to wait until January but the more I look online (and on here!) the more I just want to go!  I did find some comparable dresses on DB website that are a lot less expensive and beautiful so I may go that route...oh the possibilities

     

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