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I don't know what I was doing, but I came across Allure 2401
She's so pretty!!!! But I was hooked on a custom Dress from Dolly Couture:
It's been about a week since I ran across the Allure and it's all I think about. It's at a local bridal shop here so I could try it on before I buy it unlike the Dolly dress where I would be ordering it without trying it on first. Both are so pretty but I think the Allure screams Garden Party more than the Dolly. Or maybe I want it to scream garden party more. >_< Which one do you like better and why?
I like Dolly because of the gorgeous fabric (so sheeny!) and bodice. If the Allure is near you though, def try out just to see!
I think the lace gives the Allure a softer look. The Dolly Couture one is really adorable, but it says "vintage" more than "tea party" to me. I think the Allure would fit a bit better with the theme.
I love the Allure! I think it's very garden party type, especially with the flower looking details. I think it has more pizzaz than the Dolly too.
I like the Allure better. The sheer overlay makes it look a little softer to me, which seems appropriate for a shorter wedding dress. I also love the fabric rosette detail, it makes it look more "special." However... it is kind of trendy right now (the flower detail) and I know a lot of dresses have a similar look. That doesn't bother me at all, but if you want to look more timeless then I guess the Dolly would be the way to go.
They are not expensive at all either. I think both are under $700. I could do both....
But, I'm top heavy (DDD) and I hear sweetheart necklines on busty girls is not the way to go.
Go try on the Allure dress if it is available and see how you feel in it. If you love it, get it. If not, go with the other one. I tried on sooooo many dresses and it really helped me choose.
Ooo, that Allure one is really nice. If you've found a place that has it near you and haven't put down money on the Dolly, definitely go try it on. That may answer the question for you (and post pictures! I love seeing other short wedding dresses :) )
eeeek I like the Allure 2401.
I love the drape of the fabric I think it looks very flattering with the layering it has at the waist.
I think the Dolly dress would be better given that you are "busty". It would balance you more.
@Miss Tattoo: It's hard to know until you see it on. I felt the same way, but found that v-necks showed WAY more cleavage then the sweetheart/modified sweetheart necks.
@Miss Tattoo: You should definitely try on some sweetheart necklines. I actually found that most of them were better than the straight necklines, which tend to give you a uniboob, lol.
The only type to stay away from are the really, really deep sweethearts because then you're falling out :). I tried on a ton of dresses, though, and that only happened to me a couple times.
Also, I've tried on necklines like on the Dolly Couture, and I definitely was spilling over a ton on them. If they don't have a good return policy, I would be really careful about buying it without trying it on (FWIW, I'm a 38G, lol).
I always thought sweetheart necklines were good for busty women? I thought that shape flattered my big bust.
They are both beautiful, but I'm leaning towards the Allure. :)
I personally love the Allure. I love the neckline and bodice and it gives the model such an hourglas figure!
However, the Allure is very soft, feminine and romantic.
The Dolly is feminine but can be edgy too.
Which are you more like?
ETA: @Evie19:
I think sweetheart necklines enhances all bustlines. I'm teeny tiny and it really helped! :)
@Miss Tattoo: Hmm i love the Allure but also the dolly. I too am a very busty girl and was told to WEAR a sweat heart neckline...the a-line just cuts your boobs off from the rest of your body which doesnt always look the best.
I think both styles you have choosen are great and will compliment you chesty problem. If i were you I would go try on the Alure, if you dont like it, then you can move on and order the Dolly.
The Allure is so beautiful! I love strapless and sweetheart necklines and I'm drawn to 3-dimensional detail.... you will have to try each on, though and see how YOU feel in them! You can't go wrong with either one, really...have fun!!
How do you feel about your shoulders? Strapless is harder to pull of well, IMO.
ETA: If you're going to be a two dress bride, I think you should find a less similar dress for the second! These have such similar silhouettes :)
Wow I love absolutely everything about the Allure! I think you should go try it on and see how you feel in it!
@Miss Tattoo: I voted to keep looking! What about something like this, with a color crinoline underneath?? I like the top too, looks like it ties in the back- maybe better support??
Found it here: http://thebridesdiary.blogspot.com/2010/08/blue-velvet-vintage.html
I like my shoulders and back.
The reason why I like the Allure is because of how soft it feels. We are getting married outdoors in a garden and it just looks like it would fit. I also like the details on it.
I like the Dolly because it's more chic and simple. It can be dressed up to look awesome.
but now I do see where DOlly has a more vintage feel where the Allure has a more Garden Party feel.
I'm hunting down stores right now. The first one only carries it in sample size 10! psha! My left boob is a size 10.
I would also agree that the Dolly is more "vintage," while the Allure is more "garden party." They're both SO AWESOME though. And okay, what if you got the Allure modified to be a haltar? With some sort of rose-y strap going around? That would help to keep the girls in, for sure.
I like the Allure because I'm always drawn to soft, flowy fabrics ("skirt that moves" was my #2 dress shopping criterion, second only to "can use the bathroom without assistance")... especially for a garden wedding.
I prefer the Allure. Its much more elegant and would be perfect for a garden wedding.
I tried on the longer version of this dress and I felt like a cupcake, but I do not have the boobies for it. It was HUGE up top. I wouldn't freak out until you try it on, I got very different impressions in person than what I saw on the model. I happen to love the Dolly Couture!
I gotta say, I like the Allure. To me, it just looks more "weddingy". The other one is great too, but to me, if you could wear it to a dinner party without anyone batting an eyelash, it isn't weddingy enough.
They're both beautiful, though. SUCH a tough call.
I really like the Dolly!! But the Allure is more bridal and you seem to like that one more :)
Love the Allure, thought the pic itself is a bit of a photoshop of horrors! What did they do to that poor woman's waist??
First thing I thought of when I saw that Allure dress was your bustline, actually (and no, I don't typically sit here thinking about your bustline so get over yourself :D ) The dress is to DIE for but I don't think the sweetheart neckline will work with the gals. The second one would be more flattering. And it's bee-yoo-tiful as well.
I think the Dolly is more vintage and garden party, but I also adore the allure's bodice and skirt.
I'd say try on both the allure and a style in the store similiar to the dolly and see which works better. THEN decide on which to get.
:) Both are beautiful, though!!!
I voted for the allure. i like the fabric better, and it just looks prettier and has a softer look to it.
I voted for the allure. i like the fabric better, and it just looks prettier and has a softer look to it.
Either sweetheart or v-necks are good for bigger-chested ladies. It's the straight-across ones that you need to avoid.
I think that they're both great, and it's impossible to know without seeing them on which would be better. Good luck!
Ugh, I'm not having luck finding this dress now. The stores are listed on the website as retailers but none of them have this dress except for the one with the size 10.
Yeah, the photoshop in the Allure is terrible. I hate how they have to make everyone look like they have a 19 inch waist.
I guess I'm going to have to go feel it in person. I have Dolly swatches to her dresses and I love the fabric. I loved the Justin Alexander tea length dress until I felt it in person. It was not soft at all like in the photos.
@katieebee: Nope. I was hoping to order one by the end of the summer.
I think the Allure is more garden party and the Dolly is more vintage but they are both beautiful. Personally, I'd lean towards the Allure though.
I wouldn't stress too much about the sweetheart neckline - I'm a 36F and sweetheart necklines look really good on me. I have a lot more issues with necklines like those on the Dolly.
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