Post # 1
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Blushing bee
Hi bees,
I was lucky enough to attend a BHLDN trunk show and just LOVED their dresses. Excellent quality, great fit. Really fabulous dresses.
I have become very picky about quality a little late in the game, mostly because I was so dismayed by the quality of my dress… Long story, post to come later.
But I digress. This post is not to talk about that dress. It’s to talk about the fun reception dress! 🙂
Would love your input on these 5 dresses and which one you think looks best on me.
(I actually dislike one of the 5 quite a bit but I won’t mention which one. I have faith in the hive not to pick that one as the favorite. :))
For reference:
– Ceremony 3:30pm. Cocktail 5:30pm. Dinner/dancing 9:00-3am. (This dress would be for the dinner/dancing part.)
– Venue = chateau
– My other dress is a lace fit and flare.
– My ideal reception dress would be a colored sheath or column dress (blush/pink/cream/honey/oyster/beige) in satin or silk charmeuse but I have yet to find it. If anyone has any good inspiration for something like this, please share!
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
Love the long beaded BHLDN, it’s gorgeous on your figure and the back is stunning.
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
@chateau2013: I love the second dress (the Pippa knockoff). If I had the figure for something like that, you better believe I’d be rockin’ it! It’s so classy and elegant (and still bridal), and it looks amazing on you.
Post # 5
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Worker bee
The long sparkly one highlights your body, but it’s really elegant
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
I adore the third super chic and fabulous
Post # 7
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Blushing bee
I love the 3rd and 4th dress. I can see why you’re having trouble choosing.
Post # 8
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Sugar bee
That third dress is AMAZING and I love everything about it:))))))
Post # 9
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Sugar bee
the short sparkly is SOOO beautiful
Post # 10
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Sugar Beekeeper
I like the two long dresses. Sorry, but the short ones don’t seem very “bride” to me. The first long dress (second pic) is my favorite.
Post # 11
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Sugar bee
I love that third dress. They’re all beautiful, I think the first is very sweet which doesn’t sound like a fun reception dress so maybe not what you’re looking for. But I think the 3rd is the perfect reception dress, and it is making me want a reception dress…
Post # 12
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Blushing bee
@jennmariee: i could definitely go for “sweet”. in general, i gravitate to “sweet” rather than “sexy” so that first dress is totally my speed. but i think the 3rd dress is definitely out of character for me which makes it special. i really liked it, and i kind of feel like going a little bold… thanks for the input!!! 🙂
Post # 13
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Bumble Beekeeper
I really love that 3rd one!!! I dislike the first dress. I think #2 looks great on you also and not many people can pull that silhouette off. The last 2 look like regular party dresses And I wouldnt want to change out of my wedding dress for them.
Post # 14
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Sugar bee
Isolde gets my vote. I have a couple of dresses from BHLDN and they are extremely good quality. I think you should go long, and the Isolde has more wow factor than the Pippa dress. Plus…I’m a little tired of the McQueen knock-offs, maybe. The Isolde doesn’t look like it’s trying to be anything except itself.
Post # 15
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Bee Keeper
I love 3 and 4. I like 2 a lot as well. 1 is boring and very typical and 5 is too busy.
Post # 16
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Honey Beekeeper
Hands down, the long bhldn dress. You look STUNNING in it!