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Thoughts on this wedding dress?

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Pertea · 20/03/2025 22:57

I am about to put down a non refundable deposit on a wedding dress maker who will be making a wedding dress to replicate the image attached.

I will go for a long veil possibly with heavier embroidery a la a mantilla.

Please be honest.

I have an hourglass figure (ie big boobs and wider hips). And my waist is defined (for now). I need a dress which doesn’t make my boobs look matronly basically.

Thoughts on this wedding dress?
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Devianinc · 21/03/2025 00:07

You have absolutely bone thin for that dress and if you any little puff in your stomach it’s not going to look good. That model is basically skin and bones and we know she doesn’t have a stomach but even hers links poofed out. I wouldn’t go for that style.

Anotherparkingthread · 21/03/2025 00:01

Pertea · 20/03/2025 23:50

There would be structure/corset for the boobs with willowy material on top giving it the cowl effect. Is my understanding

I'm sorry but she looks awful in that and it doesn't fit.

They would look huge with later fabric over.

It sounds like you have made your mind up so if you like it, go for it. It's your wedding and you can wear whatever you like.

If you're worried you might hate it maybe order a similar cheap dress (house of cb have a few that are similar in style) and try it on and see if you feel good in it. You could probably pick up something like that on vinted/eBay for not a lot of money.

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Pertea · 20/03/2025 23:58

Wobblemonster · 20/03/2025 23:56

Too much boob on show for me if it’s like the photo but if you’re comfortable that’s all that matters.

Realky? But the rest of me is totally covered. I don’t want to look like a nun

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babymamalove · 20/03/2025 23:58

Very Vivienne Westwood. Elegant, I like!

Wobblemonster · 20/03/2025 23:56

Too much boob on show for me if it’s like the photo but if you’re comfortable that’s all that matters.

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Pertea · 20/03/2025 23:50

There would be structure/corset for the boobs with willowy material on top giving it the cowl effect. Is my understanding

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Pertea · 20/03/2025 23:48

I’ve given this a reference for what I what the boo age situation to look like. The dress maker assures me this is possible and won’t have me falling out

Thoughts on this wedding dress?
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Wobblemonster · 20/03/2025 23:47

I sort of like it but I don’t think it would be flattering if you have a big bust. I don’t particularly like a lot of boob on show though, I know some people do

BarbieKew · 20/03/2025 23:47

I’d like it more if it was smoother across the stomach and pelvis areas, which actually would be easier for the dressmaker to replicate.

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Pertea · 20/03/2025 23:46

APATEKPHILLIPEWATCH · 20/03/2025 23:28

I don’t think big boobs belong in strapless/bardot wedding dresses.

But i had it sitting quite high so you only see a bit of cleavage. Maybe 2-2.5cm of a boob line if that makes sense

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EMary12345 · 20/03/2025 23:41

Have you been to some bridal stores to try some on? Definitely worth doing if not so you can see how different styles suit your figure.

MidnightMillie · 20/03/2025 23:41

I really like it.

It doesn't suit the model though, or even fit her very well.

BumbleBeegu · 20/03/2025 23:39

Sorry OP, but that is a hot mess of ruffles!

Anotherparkingthread · 20/03/2025 23:36

Potsofpetals · 20/03/2025 23:32

If you are a size 8 yes. Anything over absolutely not.

Don't be silly you can have the same proportions as somebody a size 8 at a 12 if you're taller and larger framed. Equally you can be a size 8 and have no figure at all.

Op the dress has ruffles on the boobs which will make them look bigger and the shoulders being dropped for the Bardot neckline will make you look wider at that point, so directly across the chest. This dress is ideal for somebody who is flat chested.

I like it but I wouldn't if you are concerned about looking busty. I feel it might make you look very top heavy.

Honeyroar · 20/03/2025 23:34

I’m not sure. It looks baggy and unflattering around the belly and bust, plus looks like it clings to the legs, almost in a static kind of way. If it was fitted better perhaps it would work. I have big boobs and an hourglass figure (or I did before I got fat!) and I wore a strapless dress (years ago).

KateDelRick · 20/03/2025 23:33

If you've tried it on amd like it, go for it. I think it doesn't look great on that model because the fit at the front isn't great. Also, you can see the whole outline of her leg, which means that the fabric might be quite thin? Or just clingy?

Potsofpetals · 20/03/2025 23:32

If you are a size 8 yes. Anything over absolutely not.

APATEKPHILLIPEWATCH · 20/03/2025 23:28

I don’t think big boobs belong in strapless/bardot wedding dresses.

Lavenderandbrown · 20/03/2025 23:25

Well her posture is terrible (in that pic) and the tan lines unflattering. With a strapless dress it must fit very snug in the waist. The waist is what holds it up. I would
look for a high quality strapless bra. The fabric friction will help it stay in place also. You dont want to be “hoiking” the dress up all day so fit is essential. You can bring the fabric up a bit higher so you do not need to worry about falling out of dress. It’s very pretty and if the fabric is heavier will
lay nicely. Beautiful veil/ flowers/ maybe a bracelet/ ballerina posture and you will be stunning.

Silvertulips · 20/03/2025 23:24

I really like it! Some adding dresses look very uncomfortable it looks like a dress you could wear all day.

chattyness · 20/03/2025 23:20

I know that's the style of the dress the off shoulder style and all that, but that look doesn't appeal to me for a wedding dress, it looks rumpled, scruffy and messy . I am also big boobed and I feel that style draws attention to that area which I really would not enjoy

Friendofdennis · 20/03/2025 23:16

I think the dress will need structure to enhance your figure to its full glory. Is the dressmaker very skilled ? It will probably need to be corseted. It could look fabulous with the right structure built in

Theforestonthehill · 20/03/2025 23:12

I think it's a bit fussy with all the gathers below the bust, it looks rumpled rather than elegant. Maybe on someone tall with an hourglass shape, it would look better.

reversegear · 20/03/2025 23:10

I love it at 5’2 myself I think this will make you look taller and super curvy.

RedFish1 · 20/03/2025 23:08

I think the dress is beautiful for the most part, but I think there is too much excess fabric in the stomach area. It is too unstructured there and could just look ill fitting and baggy at certain angles, when you’re not posed correctly. That would be my worry. But it’s your day! So the main thing is what you think of the dress. ☺️

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