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which dress to choose? Mikaella 1406 vs. Maggie Summer Royale

posted 3 weeks ago in Dress
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  • poll: Maggie Summer Royale & Mikaella 1406: which looks better on me?
    Maggie Summer Royale : (14 votes)
    19 %
    Mikaella 1406 : (58 votes)
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    TingTing   09-12-2010  Los Angeles

    I had my 2nd bridal gown shopping yesterday and found 3 dresses I like so far: Maggie Summer Royale, Mikaella 1406, and Maggie Harlow.

    Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to take photos where I tried on Maggie Harlow, but my girlfriend said it was totally ME! But I would love to see "real life" Maggie Harlow picture, can you pleae share? Smile

    Also, I can't decide which of the other two I like better...... I like the simplicity of 1406, but it looks more like a really pretty dress rather than a wedding gown. I like how the Summer Royale makes me look more feminine and "grown-up", but I don't know whether the bottom part of the dress is too puffy/wide (sorry, I don't really know how to describe it...)

    So, I need your help letting me know which of the other two I look better in, but please IGNORE the shoulder strap on Summer Royale, because I want to know your opinion on the fit & the style of the dresses on me without the strap (I might not wear the strap even if I bought the Summer Royale).

    Thanks bees!

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    cheerful   September 2009 - eloped  

    Can you post some pictures so we can help?

     
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    TingTing   09-12-2010  Los Angeles

    sorry, here are the pix!

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    TingTing   09-12-2010  Los Angeles

    try again..

     
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    zippylef   10/30/2010  St. Louis, MO

    Mikaella. I feel like the Summer one IS too puffy.

    I have pictures of myself in Harlow. I tried it on as well. The sample was too small, so it doesn't look that great on me though.

    Harlow

     
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    Kelsey11   May 15, 2010  Rockville, MD

    I like the Mikaella one a lot.  I think the neckline and rouching are very flattering and the dress just appears to be much easier to move around in than the Maggie dress.

     
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    farfromordinarybride   December 31, 2010  PA

    Love the Mikaella. Nice clean lines and you look awesome. Looks like a fun dress. I love the Maggie as well, however, I think it may just be a little to puffy.

     
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    Chachacha   06/18/10  Minneapolis, MN

    Love the Mikaella as well. You look absolutely gorgeous in it! It looks fabulous!

     
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    cheerful   September 2009 - eloped  

    Definitely the Mikaella - it's gorgeous, looks great on you, has good detail. The Maggie looks a bit overwhelming.

     
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    cola   June 2010  Woodside, CA

    I agree, the Mikaella looks great on you! That's the one I'd pick, the Maggie just has too much going on at the bottom.

     
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    kellyalvey   10/17/2009  Indianapolis, IN

    Mikaella 1406 is gorgeous with a vintage/classic flare.  I loved it!

     
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    honeybun   Sept., 2010  Roanoke, VA

    I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I vote for Mikaella! Ever since that Summer Royale gown came out I've been in love love love with it - but I have to say that you just rock that Mikaella. It makes your body look amazing, and it seems that the Summer is kind of "wearing you". Maybe because that one is clipped on you, but still the Mikaella is just banging!!!!

     
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    fanatic888   10/16/10  Cincinnati

    I bought the Mikaella 1406 so I vote for that one but that Maggie is gorgeous on you.  I just feel like the Mikaella makes me feel like a champagne flute and is so figure flattering.  I love it!  I completely see your point that the Maggie is more like a wedding gown than the Mikaella.  Have you seen the Mikaella bolero?  I don't know your opinion on those but that may help you make the decision.

     
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    grace8367   September 6, 2009  Chicago

    Wow, the Mikaella looks amazing on you!

     
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    OttawaBride2011   05/21/2011  Ottawa, Ontario

    i adore the mikaella. i feel like the maggie overwhelms you a bit.

     
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    luckyyou   March 20, 2010  Philadelphia, PA

    The Mikaella looks fantastic on you!! It really accentuates your shape and is very flattering.

     
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    TingTing   09-12-2010  Los Angeles

    Thank you, everyone, for letting me know your opinions!

    Zippylef, thank you for sharing your photo! You look beautiful in Harlow.

    I still haven't found a store that carries Allure 8526 which I am dying to try on.... I am sure that, after I have a photo of me in Harlow and, hopefully, in 8526, I will have to consult your opinions again! Kiss

     

     
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    MissChirpie   August 14, 2010  Minnesota

    The Mikaella 1406 looks like it was made for your body. I looks so amazing on you.

     
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    krissycake   11/21/09  orlando,fl

    Mikaella was MADE for you.

     
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    corrc7131   10/9/10  Milwaukee, WI

    Mikaella. Beautiful!

     
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    arizonabride   05/01/2010  Scottsdale, AZ / Sedona, AZ

    The Mikaella is sssooo flattering on you. Love it!

     
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    Jessie516   May 16, 2009  Ann Arbor, MI

    I love that Mikaela dress on you.  It's so flattering and you look rockin!

     
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    ghills9   July 2010  NY

    I am going to be getting the summer royale dress too.  I also found it to be so huge on me with all of the extra material and clips all over it.  It is so hard to imagine what iti will look like on me once it comes in in my size. I AM SO NERVOUS about it but it is a gorgeous dress.  I dont think that the pictures of it do it justice when it is so big on us.  If you look at the pics of it on the model, it is a WOW dress.  I just hope it looks that way on me when I get it!  Did you make up your mine?  I do love the 2nd dress on you too. 

     
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    SweetheartDealer   08.07.10  Los Angeles, CA

    I think the Maggie is beautiful, it's so dramatic!! Go for it! The Mikaela is stunning too but I think it depends more on your personality, the Maggie is really "here I am!" and bold where as the Mikaella is a little more simple/refined. Where are you getting married? That might help you make a decision! 

     
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    Maestro   10/10/10  Baltimore

    Generally I love MS gowns, but I'm with most other posters... the Mikaela really suits you.

     
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    weaverm26   May 26, 2012  Philadelphia, PA

    I really like the front and the overall shape of the Mikaella on you... Good luck.

     
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    cannotwait   Feb 2009  TX

    mikaella is so much more flattering...I agree it looks like it was made for you!  If you want to feel more 'bridal', you can always do that w/ other accessories

     
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    nurseamanda   July 17, 2010  Houston, Tx

    wow, i'm w/honeybun on this one, as much of a maggie fan as i am, there's something about that mikaella on you!!  its like you're wearing it, just looks amazing!!

     
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    bellamargot   10/10/10  fort worth, tx

    i am the biggest maggie fan in the world (i'm wearing the fiorella)...and yet i had to vote for the mikaella. WOW was all i could say to you in that gown! i love, love, love it!

     
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    simpleandchic   27 November 2010  Adelaide, South Australia

    Ivote 100% Mikaella, It looks amazing on you.

    Its the first dress that I have seen that makes me question my own.

    It is stunning!

     
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    pren79   10/17/09  SF Bay Area

    although you look gorgeous in mikaella i have to say that summer royale makes a bigger statement. If that's what you're looking for, I would go for summer royale.

     
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    TingTing   09-12-2010  Los Angeles

    you guys are so amazing! thank you for all the votes & opinions!

    i have made an appointment to try on more gowns this friday, and i'm really really excited because the store carries many of the dresses that i've been looking for but couldn't locate!

    i'm sure i'll post more pix after friday to ask for help again!

     
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    Soon2bMrsWheeler   Oct 10, 2010  Los Angeles

    OOO i am looking at the 1406 dress too i love it!

     
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    KLP2010   10/16/10  

    I like the Maggie Summer... but i think your in a win win situation!

     
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    Ms. Mojito   March 27, 2010  Phoenix, AZ

    Definitely the Mikaella-looks beautiful on you!

     
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    prettylady   8/7/10  NC

    Mikaella looks amazing on you, wow!

     
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    capricassy   May 29, 2010  Kansas

    I don't understand why you would take the shoulder strap with the beautiful flowers off the dress?  The dress is made to have this strap on it because that is the focal point. 

     

    I would love to have this dress and i sure wouldn't take the strap off it!

     

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