Post # 1
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Worker bee
Hello Beautiful Bees!
I’m pretty indecisive and in a bit of a bind. There is an awesome bridal sample sale going on this weekend and I went by the store today to preview some dresses. I ended up falling in love with two (and a possible) dresses. The problem is that the place was packed and I don’t think the dresses will be there for too much longer, so I’m going to have to decide tomorrow morning. The first one is the Maggie Sottero Zander, which is $700 (discounted from $1200) and the second is an Allure 9009, $800 (down from $1900). The final (possible) option is an Allure 9024, also $800 down from $1900. Hence the reason I’m trying to grab one really fast. Please let me know what you ladies think as soon as you can! And pics of you in your Allures or Maggie Sotteros are always welcome! Thanks so much ladies!!
Maggie Sottero Zander $700
Allure 9009 $800
Allure 9024 $800
Post # 3
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Helper bee
Do you have pics of you in the dress? I pick the 3rd dress, prefer that style over drop waist style!
Post # 4
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Bee Keeper
I like the 9009 one the best, but that’s without seeing you in them – what’s your body shape like? Your wedding like?
Post # 5
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Worker bee
I wish I had a picture of me in them. The bridal shop wouldn’t let me take a picture unless I was ready to purchase right then 
so for now, if you could just let me know which one strikes you more that would be great. Thanks!
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
@Dapsqueen: What’s your body shape? Height?
Post # 7
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Helper bee
It’s really hard to say without knowing what you look like, but if you feel that all of them were flattering on you, I’d vote for the Allure 9024 (even though I normally prefer ballgowns or ALines personally, I like the details on the last one).
Post # 8
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Worker bee
Thanks for all the votes so far! Here’s a picture of me to give you an idea. I’m 5’2 and about 130lbs…and that’s my sweetie on the right 
Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
@Dapsqueen: You and your Fiance are gorgeous (I mean…he’s handsome). 😛
The ball gowns might overpower your smaller stature, but I don’t think that should stop you. I think you should go with the Allure 9009 or the 9024. It all depends on whether you want to go more grand, regal or more sexy, glamourous.
- Zander: too many straight lines (bustline/waistline) to chop up your figure and make you appear shorter/wider/etc.; plus the beading is just okay
- 9009: I adore the beading on this gown, and that deep sweetheart will be way more flattering on your figure (it’ll make you look taller since it opens up your neck/chest area)
- 9024: the pleating and the mermaid fit will look fabulous on your figure, and the asymmetrical line actually elongates since it doesn’t draw a straight line across your body; plus, it’s so pretty 🙂
Post # 11
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Busy bee
@Dapsqueen: Girl, you would look bangin’ in Allure 9024!
Post # 12
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Helper bee
@Dapsqueen: Now that I have seen you, I am even more convinced that Allure 9024 would look great on you. 🙂
Post # 13
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Sugar Beekeeper
I ALWAYS vote Maggie (the construction and quality is INCREDIBLE!), but I LOVE the second Allure for you! It looks like it would be SO flattering on you!
Post # 14
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Sugar bee
@Dapsqueen: Gorgeous couple!
My vote goes to the Allure 9024, because given you’re relatively petite, I fear that the drop-waist ball gowns would be too much dress on you, and possibly make you look shorter. Again, it’s hard to say without seeing the dress on you – everyone’s proportions are different – but that’s my initial reaction. I think the 9024 is beautiful – it has the glamour and luxury of the first two ball gowns but a much more sexy silhouette. I think it would look fantastic on you, without overwhelming you.
Post # 15
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Worker bee
Thank you all so much for the feedback and compliments. I told my Fiance that you all think he is handsome and he blushed and said, “Why thank you Bees.” Lol. All of your advice about the mermaid style gown really made me go in a different direction today and now I have narrowed it down to two mermaid/trumpet style gowns that I have to decide between. So more feedback, more feedback!! Lol. Thanks again!
Alfred Angelo $1400 (on sale for $1200)
David’s Bridal $749 (on sale for $674)
I may start another post just to change the title and voting options so don’t be alarmed if you see these babies floating around the bee.
Post # 16
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Buzzing bee
Edit: I’m pasting this in the new thread. 🙂
