Post # 1
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Busy bee
- Wedding: October 2013 - The Down Town Club, Philadelphia
Hive,
I never thought I would write to you all for a vote, but here I am. There are three dresses in play here. I know which one I am leaning toward, but curious to see what others think.
Please note, I am a size 14, and two of these dresses did not close in the back. The waists will be more defined (and I will be thinner!) for my wedding in 14 months!
Reem Acra Laurel: (We added a belt here, not sure that I would actually wear it that way)
Watters Norma (when this is in my size, the gap in the ruffles won’t be there)
Anne Barge Quinn (i illegially took this photo, LOL):
Curious to see what the Hive has to say.
**Please forgive my various ridiculous expressions. I can’t stop talking long enough for anyone to snap a decent photo, apparently.**
Post # 3
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Buzzing bee
personally, I love cap sleaves, but I think those cap sleaves have something slightly off about them, maybe they are just not fitted right? I would vote for the a-line, its def the most flattering so far
Post # 4
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Blushing bee
@Reeniero: i love the first one 🙂
Post # 5
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286 posts
Helper bee
I like the first dress but I agree that there’s something odd about the cap sleeves. Maybe the fit or the material isn’t quite right? So I voted for #2 because you look great in both!
Post # 6
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911 posts
Busy bee
- Wedding: October 2013 - The Down Town Club, Philadelphia
@viewfrmhere:
@globalmargaret: Yes, the cap sleeves are not in the correct place. Because this sample is an 8, and also because my consultant managed to close the top button – which would have been ok, except it moved the bodice too far up (the waist is way above my natural waist) and therefore the sleeves look off.
Here’s the fancy model pic:
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
I voted for the third dress. I know the first two are not your size, but the do no favors for your chest (sorry! Just trying to be helpful!) maybe in the correct size, it would be different?
Post # 8
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Helper bee
- Wedding: April 2012 - Padua Hills Theater
I really love the first one.
Post # 9
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Busy bee
- Wedding: October 2013 - The Down Town Club, Philadelphia
@BlondeBee: Girl, don’t worry! It’s nothing I haven’t already said to myself! 😉
I think in the case of the #1, the dress is just WAY too tight, I was bound flat like a 12 year old boy. #2, I think, may just be unflattering in the bust area. #3 was the only one that truly fit.
Post # 10
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Newbee
Probably doesn’t help, but I like the top of the last one and the bottom of the 1st one. Add a cute sash and be done!
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
I really love them all. But, I voted #2
Post # 12
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Bee Keeper
#3 100% its very pretty and most flattering. the first one is great too but the cap sleeves dont work…
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
I actually love the third one the best. So simple and beautiful, leaving your silhouette clean and complicated. But then again my second choice would be the second one, for all the opposite reasons (drama of the skirt- very feminine and I personally love layers). Let us know which one you’re leaning towards!
Post # 15
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Sugar Beekeeper
i liked the 3rd one best. the first one is nice but i do not like the sleeves.
Post # 16
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Blushing bee
I liked #2 the best. The skirt looks beautiful on you and I think it’ll look even better once you get the right fit.
