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Can I have your opinions on these potential dresses-to-get-married-in, please?

101 replies

explodingkittens · 17/04/2017 18:17

I'm 5'7", a size 12 but planning to knock a few more pounds off, fairly straight-up-and-down. I want a simple shape and sleeves of some sort but (to my surprise) have also fallen in love with sequinny/beady/embroidered-type frocks whilst searching.

What do you think? And has anyone ever ordered from Adrienna Papell for the US to the UK?

Can I have your opinions on these potential dresses-to-get-married-in, please?
Can I have your opinions on these potential dresses-to-get-married-in, please?
Can I have your opinions on these potential dresses-to-get-married-in, please?
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Paintbox · 17/04/2017 18:19

All gorgeous!

explodingkittens · 17/04/2017 18:19

No 4 and 5

I quite fancy a dark blue or green...what do you think? I tend to wear darker colours usually.

Can I have your opinions on these potential dresses-to-get-married-in, please?
Can I have your opinions on these potential dresses-to-get-married-in, please?
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Gingernut81 · 17/04/2017 18:20

Am with Paintbox, they're all gorgeous!

Coldhandscoldheart · 17/04/2017 18:20

I like the first & second. No help on any thing else though sorry. I think they all look as if they'd be a good shape for you.

honeylou42 · 17/04/2017 18:21

All beautiful but I think 1,2 and 4 are the best Smile

Coldhandscoldheart · 17/04/2017 18:21

4&5 are lovely too!

BusterGonad · 17/04/2017 18:21

No4 for me.

ChrissyHynde · 17/04/2017 18:22

2 or 4. In fact 4 with 2's neckline Confused

TheLuminaries · 17/04/2017 18:22

I like number 4 but they are all lovely.

OhHolyFuck · 17/04/2017 18:22

Love 4!

Maverick66 · 17/04/2017 18:23

No 2 for me.
Love neckline very flattering.
Love the colour
Love style and shape of it

Knittedfrog · 17/04/2017 18:23

Number 2. Followed be 2 and 4

explodingkittens · 17/04/2017 18:23

They really are, aren't they? I should probably say, I'm 43 if that would influence your choice at all Grin

I love all of them. Have also been looking at Needle and Thread but the dresses I really live from them are all backless and I think that might be a step too far (especially in Glasgow in the autumn!)

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MagnumAddict · 17/04/2017 18:24

1&2 are my faves but all really lovely

explodingkittens · 17/04/2017 18:25

Love not live!

I think no 4 might be my fave too, just about, but I love the dark blue too...

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kel1493 · 17/04/2017 18:25

I love the style and shape of number 2. I love number 5, except the neckline. But all lovely

MistyMinge · 17/04/2017 18:26

Number 1 & 3 are my favourites, but they're all lovely. I'd steer clear of the darker colours, think the lighter ones are more weddingy, and will look better to look back on in the future. Lighter colours nicer for a summer wedding too.

2017SoFarSoGood · 17/04/2017 18:27

they are all beautiful! I love Adrienna Papell dresses - they are even more lovely than the pictures show. They wear well too, and are well made. I'm sure you shall be fine with having them shipped!

explodingkittens · 17/04/2017 18:27

this would be my absolute dream dress if it had a back to it!

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LadyPenelopeCantDance · 17/04/2017 18:27

They are lovely!

If it helps OP, Monsoon and Phase Eight do very similar styles of dress for around £500. You could order from there to see how they fit before paying US postage prices.

explodingkittens · 17/04/2017 18:28

Oh that's really good to know, 2017, thank you!

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IfYouGoDownToTheWoodsToday · 17/04/2017 18:29

What kind of "feel" will the wedding have?

1,2 and 4 are beautiful and romantic.

3 and 5 are also beautiful and more sophisticated.

marmitecheesetoast · 17/04/2017 18:29

All gorgeous but 2 and 4 are my favourites!

WanderingNotLost · 17/04/2017 18:32

All beautiful! I can also recommend Frock and Frill for embellished dresses too.

IfYouGoDownToTheWoodsToday · 17/04/2017 18:32

I'm not sure if you know but Needle and Thread also have quite a lot of dresses on TheOutnet.com. They are usually heavily discounted.