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What do you think to this dress?

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Liquoriceallsort87 · 09/12/2020 09:51

I’ve had it over a year now as I’ve had 2 weddings postponed thanks to covid. Now I’m not sure whether this is the dress for me or not..

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MurrayTheMonk · 09/12/2020 09:56

I really like it and you look beautiful in it.

MaitlandGirl · 09/12/2020 09:58

That’s such a beautiful dress. The floofy bits on the arms would drive me nuts (I have a thing about pointless arm material) but I’m not the one wearing it.

What is it about the dress that you’re not sure of?

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Liquoriceallsort87 · 09/12/2020 10:22

Thank you both. I loved it when I bought it. I think it’s maybe the arms I’m not sure of (I’ve put over a stone on in lockdown) and wondering if I should go for something with more detail/beading. I’m not sure if it’s a bit plain. I think I’m just feeling like the whole wedding was cursed and want to start from scratch! x

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Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 09/12/2020 10:25

It's lovely, but there's a bit too much bare shoulder and chest personally speaking.

custardbear · 09/12/2020 10:29

It's beautiful! How about the arm bits made into a halter neck style if you're unsure and feel a bit self conscious? When is the wedding? You could always shred if you're feeling the need (ref the stone)

SpamIAm · 09/12/2020 10:33

It's beautiful OP. Very soft and romantic 😊

feelingverylazytoday · 09/12/2020 10:34

I would take the arm bits off. Those kind of sleeves make the top look droopy, as if if it's falling down.
Apart from thst it's lovely and really suits you. You look fab in it.

Mammaaof · 09/12/2020 10:36

Absolutely beautiful! X

yomommasmomma · 09/12/2020 10:38

It's a pretty dress and you look nice but personally I think you can do much better.

It doesn't show off how beautiful you are, your figure is totally hidden and the dress makes you look very rectangular.

It's very pretty but you can do much better, sorry but it isn't a wow. It's a dress I have seen a million times and doesn't show your personality, it's just standard and you need a wow.

Veryhungrycaterpillar84 · 09/12/2020 10:40

You have a fab figure and it’s very pretty but it looks like you aren’t comfortable in it, the way your shoulders are hunched up and arms clamped down. I think it looks too low down like it needs lifting up a couple of inches around the bust and shoulders. Would converting the straps to a halter neck and adding beading around the neckline help?

BikeRunSki · 09/12/2020 10:43

It’s lovely, but I’m wondering if you could have the floofy arm bits made into little capped sleeves.

Bluntness100 · 09/12/2020 10:44

I think it’s lovely but it’s sitting too low on you and needs to be a couple of inches higher.

yomommasmomma · 09/12/2020 10:45

Some styles/dresses that I think would look stunning on you.

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SionnachRua · 09/12/2020 10:45

It is pretty but I agree with the pp saying you could do better. Now, that could be with the same dress (I'd have those loose bits on the arms altered for sure and maybe adding beading) or with another. It's lovely but I don't get a 'wow' from it - you look like you could certainly wow, you have a great figure!

chunkyrun · 09/12/2020 10:46

I think the floaty bits could do with being on the shoulders. Beautiful dress

MRC20 · 09/12/2020 10:50

You look gorgeous in it. Are the arm straps supposed to droop like that? I'd chop them off xx

confusednortherner · 09/12/2020 11:00

It's a beautiful dress and looks stunning but I agree with others that it needs lifting up a couple of inches....

maureenfrombarnsley · 09/12/2020 11:10

Love it! Very romantic!! Just make sure to keep your shoulders down and as relaxed as possible on the big day.

LaBodDelMed · 09/12/2020 11:21

Can you wear the arm things as actual straps? I think I’d prefer them over your shoulders as straps rather than sitting where they do in the pic.

Hiccupiscal · 09/12/2020 11:24

I think its beautiful and its 100% for you.

PurpleDaisies · 09/12/2020 11:26

It’s lovely. All you need to do is get it fitted properly.

You could wear a statement type necklace and earrings.

CorianderQueen · 09/12/2020 11:31

I like it but the whole things too low on your upper body

unmarkedbythat · 09/12/2020 11:36

I don't like the arm bits but you look brilliant in it. All that matters is that you like it and feel good in it- do you? Then it's the dress.

Chewbecca · 09/12/2020 11:38

It’s really beautiful and you look fabulous.

I would also lift the sleeves up and pull the whole thing up an inch as a result.