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Helper bee
Post # 2
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Sugar bee
I think you can find something better. I’m not crazy about the color or the cut of the dress.
Post # 3
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Helper bee
- Wedding: October 2014 - Grandma's Oak Tree
prettyinpink11: Thank you. I’m not super crazy about the cut but I love the color. It’s not reflected well in my photos. The website photo is more accurate. The color is so pretty next to the white and navy my guy is wearing. I’m definitely gonna keep looking.
Post # 4
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Worker bee
It has nothing to do with you, but I think the cut of the dress is a bit frumpy. Where are you taking your pictures? Are they more formal or casual? You said you’re not a dress person. Do you like them, but just not wear them often or do you not wear them because you don’t like them? You don’t have to wear a dress as long as you feel comfortable and beautiful!
Post # 5
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Busy bee
anhelms: The dress is pretty nice. I think you need to take some photos with the shoes you plan on wearing. Dresses usually do not look right until you put a shoe on……..
Post # 6
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Helper bee
- Wedding: October 2014 - Grandma's Oak Tree
Eribuzz:
We are taking casual photos out in the country. I like dresses or the way they look on the hanger but when I get them on, I don’t like them at all. I have never found a dress that looks GREAT on me! (Or a pair of jeans for that matter – I’m shaped weird I think… haha) I just LOVED the color of this one and I’m thinking it’s not gonna work…
Post # 7
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Helper bee
- Wedding: October 2014 - Grandma's Oak Tree
californiabride2013: I haven’t bought shoes yet. I was going to wait until I decided whether or not I was keeping the dress.
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
- Wedding: September 2014 - Dallas, TX
I think the part at the top that hangs makes you look bigger than you actually are. I think you would look great in a similar style where it nips in at the waist, but without that piece of hanging fabric that frumps it up. Also, it isn’t the best length. Either go for something that hits right above the knee, right below the need, or a maxi. That length cuts your leg near the widest part of your calf, which isn’t flattering for anyone! I do like the color though!
Post # 9
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Buzzing bee
- Wedding: September 2014 - Dallas, TX
anhelms: Just reread my response, I hope that didn’t come off as harsh. I just went through this whole thing of trying to pick my outfit for engagement photos and I wish I had gotten more critical help. There are some pics where I know I have a good shape, but my dress did not show it off.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
I don’t think it is the best cut for you (or anyone really), but I love the colour. You’re right, it would look wonderful with navy and white. Like PPs have said, a dress that hits either above the knee or at the middle of the knee would be a more flattering length. I think a dress that nips in at the waist or underneath your bust and is a-line and knee length would be perfect.
If you really want to make this dress work, I think you could try a skinny metallic belt and a jean jacket over it.
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Helper bee
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Newbee
I think you should not put belt on. It is cutting your body in half and that tents to show us as shorter and chubbier. Why don’t you try Rent The Runway. I think its great for occasions like this. They send you two sizes just in case one does not fit. You can even rent accessories.
Post # 13
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Helper bee
- Wedding: October 2014 - Grandma's Oak Tree
starlitgirl: I REALLY want it to work but right now, it’s just not!
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
I think a dress with a heavier weight material that is a bit more structured might be ideal. These sorts of flowy chiffony dresses are often hard to pull off.
i like this shape and material for u (nordstrom). The pattern might be too busy for photos though.
Post # 15
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Helper bee
anhelms: I think these 3 dresses you have picked out are much nicer than the pink one (sorry, gotta be honest). I love the coral (hot red?) and mint dress! Both of those silhouettes would look good on you I bet. Not sure about the white one but that is my own personal taste.
We have fairly similar body types (you are an apple or similar to an apple, correct? I’m an apple), and I think the mint dress would be the most flattering. It would for sure on me. The fuller skirt balances out and hides my full tummy and the scoop neck is really flattering. Belts can go either way for me…with some silhouettes they flatter and others they make me look more wide.
Where are these dresses from? I think I want the mint one..
