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    MissRuffles    June 7, 2008   Wilmington, Delaware

    I am a 2-dress bride. I love them both, but need to pick one to start alterations (one is too small and the other is too big).

    Assuming the seamstress can make them fit, which dress do you like better?

    Dress 1: Demetrios 4189
    Dress 2: Sabrina Toy for Mon Cheri Couture

    Pictures of me in them are here.

    I know the pics of Dress 2 aren't good, but I thought it was because the dress is too big on me. If I had it altered down, I hoped it wouldn't be boxy anymore.

    People who've seen me in  them in person cannot pick between the dresses--it's only when you take pics that Dress 2 looks worse.

    Thanks!

     
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    ashlop2    5.17.08   Atlanta, GA

    I think dress 1 looks really good on you!  Both are very pretty, though!

     
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    triciaj    April 19, 2008   Seattle (wedding in Iowa)

    I think that diagonal line on the first dress looks stunning on you.  I'd say #1.  Good luck!  :)

     
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    jess    March 29, 2011  

    Dress 1! Beautiful!

     
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    daydreamer33    6/2/01  

    I like dress #1 better- I think the assymmetrical draping at the waistline is so flattering.

     
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    birdieputt       chicago/los angeles

    Pick 1!

     
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    missking    June 17, 2008  

    I love Dress 1 on you!

     
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    MsJadey    10/09/2010   San Jose, CA

    Dress #1 really flatters you the most!

     
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    Kimbeerlee    11/1/08   New York

    I like dress #1, Beautiful!

     

     
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    sweetart    Fall 2008  

    I think the first dress looks beautiful on you!! I love the beading and detail on the side!

     

     
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    MsB    December 2008  

    Dress #1 definitly. It makes you look like you have a nicer shape. I think it may be the diagonal lines. Either way it looks fabulous! :)

    You may want to consider getting another veil if it doesn't match, but I think it's best to find a veil to match the dress, not a dress to match the veil!

    let us know what you decide!

     
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    Cheri      

    I think dress number 1 looks really good on you. So my vote goes to dress #1.

     
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    Jenningsblue    October 4, 2008   Mississippi

    I am going to throw another #1 out there too!  You look awesome in it!

     
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    LovelyRita    March 2009   Las Vegas

    Dress #1 definately. Although they both look good. I just think the first one photographs better. And when the day is over, all you will have left are pictures....go with the one that looks good in print!

     
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    snmcdowell    9-13-08   Chicago

    Dress # 1 for sure! Even if dress #2 looks better in person than in photos, you'll want to look great in your wedding photos so that's an important consideration too.

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    blushingaudrey    November 8, 2008   Washington, DC

    I'd say number one as well; I'm just not a fan of pleating detail.  And I'd probably still wear the antique veil, even if it is a shade darker!

     
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    charalali      

    you look great in #1! though i can understand why you like #2. #1 just looks better on YOU and that's what matters.

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    SoCalBeachGirl    07/07   Boston, MA

    I think the deciding factor is in the last statement you made.  It's all about the pictures, and you don't want to risk picking a dress that doesn't make you look your best in photos! 

    The gathering at the waist in #1 is so flattering on you.  You wear it well!

     
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    Here's yet another vote for #1! 

     
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    rosychicklet    September 27, 2008   Boston, MA

    I agree with the hive.  Dress #1 with the rouching it definitely most flattering.  Rouching is almost universally flattering, so I don't think altering #2 would change the verdict.

     

    Don't worry if the veil doesn't match just right.  I don't think anyone (but you) will notice.  And you won't have the veil on all night.

    Plus if the difference between the veil and dress is pronounced in the photos, have your photog retouch them or do some in black and white.

     
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    beesknees    04.19.08   Florida

    Numero Uno Please Help Me Pick My Dress! :  wedding wedding dress gown attire bride Icon Wink

     
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    blushingaudrey    November 8, 2008   Washington, DC

    Also, I want to add that when I ran a poll like this for shoes, everyone said shoe 2, and that made me really sad - but I realized that meant I liked shoe 1 better, so I decided to go with that anyway! So let this poll help illuminate your favorite, and go with it even if we don't agree!

     
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    Janna19    June 7, 2008   New York

    If you need another vote, #1 is gorgeous on you.  My bridesmaids are wearing a dress with the same waist detail and it is so flattering! and yes, you want to look as good in pics as in person!!

     
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    GetMarried4Less    November 1st, 2008   SC

    reading your post about your first dress only helps me pick number 1 for you. that dress looks awesome on, and it only seems that you bought dress two in a fit of worry.

     Stick with dress one.

    but i certainly agree with blushingaudrey's comment as well!

     GL Please Help Me Pick My Dress! :  wedding wedding dress gown attire bride Icon Wink. you're going to look amazing either way you go!

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    debyeb27    10/19/08  

    #1 gives you nice curves!!! Go for that one!

     
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    I really do think #1 is prettier on you.  Also, since you're going to be taking thousands of photos on your wedding day, you want a dress that photographs well!

     
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    mrswhitetobe    may 17, 2008   montreal, canada

    you are wearing dress 1.

    dress 2 wears you.

     by that, i mean you seem to shine a bit more more in the first dress--it's beautiful and you look radiant, and i'm loving the diagonal draping.

     dress two has cool details, for sure, sorta architectural, but the cut of it and where the waist hits aren't nearly as flattering as dress one.

     
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    ErinSea    Spring 2009   Texas

    Definitely #1! It highlights such a pretty hourglass shape. I can't get enough of that bias cutting.

     
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    ErinMarieMack    06.27.09   Denver, CO

    Both are great, but the diagonal on #1 is definitely very flattering:) I also love the beadwork! Very nicePlease Help Me Pick My Dress! :  wedding wedding dress gown attire bride Icon Biggrin

     
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    missbean    August 23rd, 2008   Canada

    I'd say number one as it's definitely the most flattering! Number two could be a lovely dress, but it's hard to say when it's WAY too big for you! But I'd say pick which one you feel the most comfortable and "bride-sy" in :o)

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    Angel    July 15, 2005   Snohomish County, Washington State

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    It gives you the vavoom factor. The second dress looks like you're modeling it for someone else.

     
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    sphbride    August 8, 2010   Seattle

    Dress 1!!

    Looks like everybody else agrees with me :)  I don't like dresses with distinct top and bottom parts.  My dress is also asymmetric :D

     
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    stinkyfeet    8/8/8   DC Area

    I like dress #1!

     

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