anne1707 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I just LOVE the alfred angelo one. :love: I agree - it's stunning Link to post Share on other sites
Jilly Bean Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Out of the three, I would pick the second one, but only if you're totally flat-chested, as with big boobs, you'd be hiking up a strapless gown all night long. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I like it too, but I want to see the others to make a fair judgement. I like the shoulder straps on the AA one better than the strapless version. Damn that website! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Out of the three, I would pick the second one, but only if you're totally flat-chested, as with big boobs, you'd be hiking up a strapless gown all night long. Well, I'm a small C cup. When I have it altered I won't have to pull it up hopefully! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 I like it too, but I want to see the others to make a fair judgement. I like the shoulder straps on the AA one better than the strapless version. Damn that website! I'm trying to figure out you can see them! I'm going to take pictures at DB tommorrow and I might post them. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 There are dressmakers tricks for that problem. I had a strapless bra that threaded into loops sewn into my dress so they stayed together, and the dress had an additional elastic support strap that did up like a bra strap just underneath the bust- it was VERY secure! Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 This is the dress I picked out at Alfred Angelo, how does this compare to the others? (but without the straps on it) http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=75db7766-9490-46e0-9ceb-44f26a8c5f7f&categoryID=54246401-6ad2-4745-894e-d0dc006d72c8&pg=1 yea that looks real nice Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Lb, I think you're looking at dresses with skirts that are too full. Consider something a little more tapered. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hey sb: can you access the DB website at all? Do a search for David's bridal and see if you can get into the website.. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Lb, I think you're looking at dresses with skirts that are too full. Consider something a little more tapered. What do you mean tapered? Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 What do you mean tapered? tapered as in not so wide at the bottom. more closely fitting around the legs Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 What do you mean tapered?Not mermaid but something that enhances the differential between your waist and hips. You want to exaggerate your waistline. Perhaps something that's close-fitting to the torso, with off-shoulder but not shoulderless top. The skirt would gently curve over your hips and then come in a bit, with soft material. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 tapered as in not so wide at the bottom. more closely fitting around the legs Ohhh. Yeah, I want a ballgown though. I want to look like a princess. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Not mermaid but something that enhances the differential between your waist and hips. You want to exaggerate your waistline. Perhaps something that's close-fitting to the torso, with off-shoulder but not shoulderless top. The skirt would gently curve over your hips and then come in a bit, with soft material. I have to think about my hips though, I tried on an A line dress and it looked really bad. Can you look on the DB website and send an example of what you mean? Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hey sb: can you access the DB website at all? Do a search for David's bridal and see if you can get into the website.. Tried that. No joy. I agree with TBF re: skirt fullness for a few reasons. -you are very petite, and taller people tend to carry those kind of skirts off better -They are a ROYAL pain in the proverbial on the day. I had my dress altered from a fuller skirted one to a more tapered look by having some of the underskirt layers removed, it sat much better (you've seen the pics) and I am glad I did, because even with the layers removed it still ended up being really hot to wear. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Something more like this or this. More streamlined. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have to think about my hips though, I tried on an A line dress and it looked really bad. Can you look on the DB website and send an example of what you mean?You have to be careful with A-line dresses. If the material isn't soft enough or if the dress isn't well-cut, they make everyone look like trapezoids. Okay, I'll take a look. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Something more like this or this. More streamlined. those are very nice except i like the first one better, the one without the ruffle twisties Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Something more like this or this. More streamlined.Something like the first one but with a little more material off-the-shoulder. More of a 1950's bride look. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Something more like this or this. More streamlined. Oh okay. I don't think I have the figure to pull that off though... Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 More of a 1950's bride look. are we going retro here? Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Yes TBF- I like your thinking. I love the 1950s and 1930s bridal styles. LB- I think you would be pleasantly surprised- most well made bridal gowns are designed to be as flattering as possible. The gathering on the side and details etc are there to draw the eye in that direction rather than towards your hips/stomach. LB, you are tiny. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I also like this one. LB- its your wedding gown after all! I do think that you should maybe try a few other styles on just to make sure you aren't missing something that could be potentially gorgeous on you. All those models in the pics that I posted aren't that tall.. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 whats the price range here, like around $2,000 give or take $500? Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Yes, I like the retro look alpha but that's not why. This is based on seeing real pics of Lb's body type. sb, think of that first dress but with chiffon, instead of the satin shoulders. This would bulk up those sleeves and would suit Lb's shoulders, since she's got nice square ones, rather than droopy shoulders. Or maybe a halter dress that falls softly. Link to post Share on other sites
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