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posted 6 months ago in Dress
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  • poll: Paint the dress! What color would you most like to see this dress in?
    Ivory : (43 votes)
    27 %
    Champagne Apricot : (69 votes)
    43 %
    Blush Pink : (50 votes)
    31 %
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    Love the ruffles, but almost wish they would come up until just under the bust or somehow be incorporated in the bust? Hmm..not sure if this would be possible, but I assume anything is possible, right? What do you ladies think of this one? I found it when searching and do very much like the soft apricot color and texture. Thought it was worth sharing. :)

     
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    allyfally    April 26, 2014   Louisville, KY

    I think that is simply gorgeous!!

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @allyfally: I wasn't sure what others' reactions would be, but I really, really love the ruffles and the soft color! It's unique but not over the top and it looks like it would be great for an outdoor wedding.

     
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    red_rose        NE Ohio

    I like it!

     
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    MLDoddie    June 2013  

    I am a fan of the ruffles and color!!! Beautful dress!

     
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    Toastymama    December 3, 2012   Australia

    i think it's beautiful!

     
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    akelle13    December 31, 2012  

    i love it!

     
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    lovelorlo    August 10, 2013   Oregon

    I saw the title of your post and immediately thought "too funky? not possible."  Then I actually saw the dress and I don't think its over the top at all, I love it! the color is subtle and the ruffles are awesome, I like that they are different from typical ruffles :)

     
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    HisMoon    July 14, 2013  

    Ooo I love it!!

     
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    reynaweddingbee    September 14, 2013  

    I LOVE it!  I don't think anything is ever too funky as long as its "you." 

     

     
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    lindseyl06    April 13, 2013   Tyler, TX

    I love it! 

     
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    Diamond84        Wedding Date: TBD

    I'm not really diggin it to be honest. I'm not the biggest fan of ruffles but if you like it that's what matters.

     
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    DomesticDiva    May 24, 2014   Madison, WI

    @bohosioux:  Very pretty.  Would totally not be as flattering if the ruffles came up onto the bust.

     
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    subtlebee    January 1, 2017  

    @bohosioux:  its very pretty and flatering on you but seems a bit quincinera or prom. More ruffles my make that connection even more obvious. better to just dress it up with accesories that scream wedding instead of fancy dress party. gorgeous flowers thought

     
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    missporkchops        SF Bay Area, CA

    I love the color! It's so soft and feminine. I personally aren't a fan of how harsh the creases are but love the "draped ruffled" look.

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @DomesticDiva: I love the color and the ruffles! The ruching, flower and taffeta are okay. Also, the assymetrical feel is just so-so to me. I just wonder how it might look with the ruffles continuing further up onto the dress, say at one's natural waistline and at an empire waistline? If the ruffles were laying sotfly downward, I thought it might be fun to incorporate some onto the bust itself. Of course, as is, I do really like the dress. Just trying to play up the ruffles. :)

    Love this pic, for example:

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @subtlebee: Oh, that's not a pic of me, but of a bride who wore the dress. I just stumbled upon it online and it caught my eye. :) Very pretty flowers!

     
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    mrsbiddyf    May 26, 2012   PNW

    that dress is awesome. I love it.

     
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    NewYearsEve    December 31, 2012  

    Definitely not too funky! It's beautiful. Just unique enough to add some flare but still be elegant and soft. I like it a lot, actually. 

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @NewYearsEve: I definitely agree that it is unique with some style, while still managing a romantic whimsical side. Also, usually the longer I look at a dress, the less I like it. With this one, it's the opposite. :)

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    **NEWSFLASH: IT ALSO COMES IN A LIGHT CHAMPAGNE & BLUSH PINK!!**

    While I really LOVE the apricot, I can't help thinking the blush pink would be pretty, too!!

     
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    that is really beautiful! 

     
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    MissTatas    December 31, 2017  

    @DomesticDiva: I agree. I don't think it would be as flattering on if the ruffles went higher on the gown. 

    @bohosioux:  The second gown you posted with the ruffles on the bust is a lighter material and has smaller ruffles. I don't think it would turn out as you envision if you tried to do the same effect on the other dress, but it is worth talking to a seamstress about it if you feel strongly about it. 

     
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    EffieTrinket        Oklahoma

    I like it. I think it's only a little funky in the apricot, but then again that's what really makes it pop. 

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    I added a fun poll regarding the dress's color and what you bees think it might look best in. :)

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @MissTatas: I emailed, so we'll see what the designer suggests/recommends! I do LOVE the dress as is, but would be curious to see what other options she could offer. I love the shape the dress has and certainly think it adds a bit of sexiness that more ruffles might take away from.

     
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    Pinkmoon    February 14, 2014   Canada

    Funky skirts like that are in right now!

     
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    MabelleBliss    October 18, 2014   Santa Cruz, CA

    I love the apricot! Now I want to find more apricot dresses to oggle, haha

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @MabelleBliss: I was googling different off-white shades when I came across this beauty! I love how soft and bridal it is without having to be "white" (doesn't flatter my skin tone), but there were very few apricot dresses and this one really impressed me! Apricot + Ruffles = <3 :)

     
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    weddingbound    October 11, 2012  

    I LOVE the color but I am personally not a fan of the skirt....It reminds me of an accordian on the bottom but that's just me. But I love the top and the color but not digging the bottom.

     
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    novacaineandlaughter    December 20, 2013   San Diego

    The second I saw that dress I knew exactly who made it! Erin is amazing and I'm sure if you decided to have her make your dress you will love it. She made my one of a kind dress with almost no instruction from me and I love how it turned out.

     
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    Bebealways    August 9, 2013  

    Too funky?

    NO SUCH THING.

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @novacaineandlaughter: Awesome!! I found the dress on a blog, followed it to etsy and then to a bridal shop who sells the stuff in Missouri. Too fun! :)

     
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    novacaineandlaughter    December 20, 2013   San Diego

    Sure, I can post them in an hour when I get home, I'm on my cell phone right now.

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @novacaineandlaughter: I just got done stalking your previous posts and saw the dress. Very cute! Tea length dresses are some of my favorites! 

     
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    novacaineandlaughter    December 20, 2013   San Diego

    @bohosioux Thank you and good luck with your dress search! 

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    @novacaineandlaughter: Thank you so much and you're most welcome. :)

     
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    bohosioux        Des Moines

    **FUN IDEA??** What about adding a halter neckline or custom bolero with the ruffle material? That sounds fantastic to me!! What says you? :)

    Cute bolero examples whilst browsing etsy (just for visual purposes, not necessarily best suited):

    Or...altering the neckline more to a v-neck sweetheart and using something like this would be adorable:

    LOVE how this is looking!!

     
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    bowsergirl    January 11, 2014   USA - moving to UK

    Talk about awesome. I so so so love this dress! Rock it, girl. 

     
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    Regina Phalange    Array  

    That dress is awesome! It looks perfect in the champagne apricot color!

     

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