MemberMy dress had a crepe bodice with a tulle skirt. I loved it, but I was doing 300 crunches a day up until the day before the wedding because crepe shows EVERYTHING. Just something to be aware of going in.
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MemberI prefer crepe as a fabric, but I think the style of dress you are going for might look better in the satin.
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MemberIt’s the sheen on the satin that makes it so attractive
MemberI agree that the satin type of fabric looks great. The material on the dress OP used looks alot like mikado silk and its lovely and heavy so very flattering to wear. Crepe is not forgiving for any lumps or bumps!
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Memberyes, I agree crepe shows EVERY.THING. My friend who is a slender woman wore it and literally any bump or line will show, because when they say it moulds to things, it really does. Based on the dresses you included pictures of, the crepe also looks to me a little more casual, so it depends on the formality you want for your event.
Another vote for mikado, it’s what I’d like to buy, and is not quite so shiny as the duchesse. That shine is also not super easy to wear, so the mikado will be more flattering. The shiny one definitely will look the most formal, in my view though.
The dresses you linked are both so pretty!
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MemberI think it depends on the design of the dress? I love both fabrics but it is hard to choose without knowing the design and silhouette of the dress.
MemberI had a custom satin wedding gown and I don’t regret it at all. The fabric quality exceeded my expectation, and the shine was classy, not tacky.
However, I don’t think satin is for everyone. It’s not a great pick for summer weddings. It’s heavy, so take that into account if you’re going to dance in it. And I do NOT recommend it for the long sleeve gown you posted. Satin bunches funny in long sleeves. If you do the sleeves pick a different fabric. But if you do the off the shoulder gown, then satin would be lovely.
MemberI voted satin. I think it’s beautiful and classy and love the shine it puts off