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I wonder if the wedding dress people can help me on this one too.

25 replies

Gemmabride · 03/03/2007 13:52

Hi, I am a new poster who has seen the wedding dress thread.I have looked everywhere for a Plus size dress and finally have found this. What do you all think?wedding dress

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fishie · 03/03/2007 13:57

i would prefer wider straps but it is a nice shape, if a bit dull. it might be best to have one made then you can go for what flatters rather than what fits and it could be a fairly cheap option. but i am unmarried so you can ignore me if you like

Gobbledigook · 03/03/2007 13:58

becklespeckle · 03/03/2007 13:58

hiya, am new too - think detailing, skirt and train of dress are beautiful but top needs a bit more shape - maybe something corsety or some definition around the waist to make the most of your curves?

mamama · 03/03/2007 14:04

Pretty, but I agree, I think it needs more shape on the top/ waist - I don't think it is very flattering on the model.

twinsetandpearls · 03/03/2007 14:13

whatsize are you, I am a size 16/18 and for me the dress would offer the following problems

straps to thin and would look awful on me.
Needs much more shape, I look quite divine when I am in well cut tailored clothing, that dress would not work on me.

twinsetandpearls · 03/03/2007 14:20

this would flatter me although not sure about the lace

this would flatter, but lace again

yeh no lace!

depending on boob size something like this would work with a wrap thing

shonaspurtle · 03/03/2007 14:23

A friend of mine who's quite big wore a sort of Edwardian (think that's the right period) style dress at her wedding and looked amazing.

It had quite a straight skirt, corset and a bit of a bustle at the back. Gave her an amazing looking figure.

Having said that, I don't know where you'd find it though. Was a few years ago so the styles have all changed.

Not so keen on all the lace on the dress in your pic but most of it's maybe from the veil?

Gobbledigook · 03/03/2007 14:27

God, it's hideous Gemma - totally unflattering. What size are you? If you are over a size 12 then showing arms is a big no-no - don't you know that?

paulaplumpbottom · 03/03/2007 14:29

What are your arms like?

JackieNo · 03/03/2007 14:41

Gemma, are you in the US or the UK? I notice that the dress you linked to is from a US site.

SSShakeTheChi · 03/03/2007 15:02

I don't find that sheath shape with the thin straps very flattering.

dabihp · 03/03/2007 15:11

(Troll on commission from that site? call me sceptical....lol)

MakemineaGandT · 03/03/2007 15:25

not good. the spaghetti straps make her shoulders even more shot-putter-esque.

yomellamoHelly · 03/03/2007 16:02

How tall are you? I think you have to be fairly tall (5 ft 7" + ) to pull this look off.

hatwoman · 03/03/2007 16:10

second two from twinset are tonnes better. that slightly diagonal wrap effect round your tum thing (which almost certainly has a name...) is the most flattering thing ever invented

twinsetandpearls · 03/03/2007 16:59

I agree and think probably the third is the best.

cece · 03/03/2007 17:13

I like style 26220W better

twinsetandpearls · 03/03/2007 23:08

which one is that?

warthog · 04/03/2007 12:53

sorry gemma, don't like it. i think you need something with structure, a good line, that will give you shape.

PeachesMcLean · 04/03/2007 12:57

Have to agree. Are you looking for something that's not too over the top though? Some of those are "proper" weddding dresses (with trains) whereas your first choice was more like an ordinary summer dress but in white. It's not flattering though.
A similarly sized friend of mine got married in a dress like that, and I have to say it did her no favours.

edam · 04/03/2007 12:57

Spaghetti straps and sheath shape (straight up and down) big no-nos for anyone over a 12 IMO. My wedding dress was princess-line which is very flattering - kind of skims the lumps and bumps.

Like twinset's third the best out of her links.

Agree getting a dressmaker is the answer. Sod stupid wedding dress companies who won't do size 18s! Don't give them your money. Esp. not for a dress that doesn't even flatter you. Don't know where you live but wedding dress shops up North have much better range of sizes than down South.

cece · 04/03/2007 17:57

I agree about getting a dressmake to make it. I had someone do mine - she worked from some pictures of ones I liked. It was empire line/princess line (sort of mix) but had long sleeves in chiffon. I have large norks so she made the bit at the top as narrow as she good to minimise them - it was low cut with sweetheart neckline. The skirt sort of skimmed my bumps and was flattering.

newgirl · 05/03/2007 13:39

def go to dressmaker and take the pic along and say what you like about it

i had mine made for £600 with silk and hand beading all over the top

get the body fitted and get a little bolero jacket or wrap to wear on the arms too. 3/4 sleeves look very flattering - show slim wrists

mommajools · 05/03/2007 13:49

My neice had a boned corset and skirt from a company called itfits - theres also at least 4 suppliers on planningmybigday dot com who do sises up to 28 and 32.

mommajools · 05/03/2007 15:21

nice colours! here fab!

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