I really need an honest opinion

[BrightonBelleCat]

On my dress can I get some help?

Is [[http://qbdress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/White-tights-with-a-tea-length-dress-Yay-or-nay-Weddingbee.jpg this]] the sort of look you are aiming for?

If so, I think the main differences are:

• shorter sleeves
• longer skirt
• skirt smooth and less sticky out (yes, that's the technical term )
• lace around the waist to make the transition from top to bottom half

I love the style of the dress but not sure about that particular dress. The top and bottom half don't match it looks like 2 different dresses. I would shop around if you like the style and find a more flattering cut of the same sort of style.

I really like it! More important - and very often forgotten - is writing your hair done. Make sure you spend time on this because it can make or break a wedding dress. I'd go 50s - with a big roll quiff style at the front :)

I love it to be honest. I prefer it with the ribbon and think it looks stunning with the shoes matching the ribbon. I agree with others that you could go for a wider ribbon on your waist and that would further mark the waistline.
If you had a dramatic bouquet of red flowers, a good bra and maybe red head-dress it would be perfect.
If I had to do it again I would go for a dress like yours.

I honestly think it looks like a child's flower girl dress. I love the shoes but I would place you at 40 just from dress. I don't like dresses that puff out though and it's your wedding x

I like it without the ribbon but I think you will need to try it on with the proper underwear to be sure about the fit.

I really like the style of the dress though.

It's a little girl's fairy dress like a tinkerbelle outfit (only posting this as I saw you said you could send it back). I'm sorry but it's very baby ish and no I don't like it, but it's about how you feel in it.

Would place your age in 40s at a guess.

Love this dress, it looks beautiful!

Looks like the flower girls dress. Hmm I want to like it but the shape is wrong for you. It needs to be less pouffy and the neckline doesnt look right.

Ok I think I'm going to send it back tomorrow. I didn't put it on and think that's the one. Back to the drawing board. Thanks peeps x

brighton the dress is nice enough, but its just not amazing for you. And thats ok if your able to exchange

If you're not sure then it's not the right dress for you. If you're ok to say a size and budget I'm sure the Style & Beauty board could come up with some suggestions.

I think it makes your hips look wide. I don't think it's a flattering shape in all honesty.

I'm really sorry but I don't like the skirt part.

I think it your waist is lost in it. If you have curves you need something to show the off. Go to a wedding shop and try on loads of styles. You don't need to buy from there it would just give you a starting point of what really suits you.

Hi Brighton
I'm not too keen on the dress as I think this style makes women look heavier than they are, particularly the bottom half. But each to their own. How long before the wedding?

I feel too old and too fat to go to a wedding shop to be honest. My budget is about £400. I've just ordered a dress from phase 8 called Cressida. Pic here.

I think it looks nice but think an a line may be better? I'm short and chubby (you're not chubby but do look short) and quite big busted and found a line better.

I also agree that looks better without sleeves.

The skirt part is beautiful though.

This is my dress which I loved.

Best of luck with your wedding

Obviously not same length but same idea around the waist.

I love the Phase Eight one!

What about some of these YOU can see it there.

here's one

and another

Saw that you are returning it.

If it was the right one you wouldn't need to ask on here

I personally didn't like it. I don't feel that it did anything for you.

They're lovely Sarcasm.

Glad you're sending it back Op as it really wasn't a flattering shape on you at all. Hope you find something which makes you feel amazing!

Sarcasm lovely dress!