https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 05:19:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-738056 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:48:42 +0000 Diana 738056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irene, I agree about the spaghetti straps. Apparently tailors can add little cap sleeves or flutter sleeves to strapless and spaghetti strap dresses, which is what I would do in this case. But I think I should not start down that road until I've tried some dresses that actually come with shoulders or sleeves! </p> <p>In any case, I've heard back from customer service that the length measurement (50.5") includes the straps, which will make it a really awkward neither here nor there length on me, so it's definitely out. </p> <p>I'm going to order the first dress in a petite size. It's so inexpensive I have to try it. (Plus Macy's has free shipping and in store returns, so it doesn't cost me anything to try it.)</p> <p>PS - am also waiting to hear back from CS about measurements on the Tadashi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737988 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:56:06 +0000 Irene 737988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #1 and think it would look very beautiful on you.</p> <p>While I like the idea of #2, I'm not sure it would work on your curvy shape (and I mean curvy as in C U R V Y aka 'with curves', not as in 'fat') because of the shapeless style AND the spagettis straps. While you might not have the boobs of Kim Kardashian, you stil have a prominent bossom (that is, you don't have the body of Keira Knightley, Emma Watson or Kate Moss) and I think it wouldn't work well with the thin straps. Personally, I find that spaghetti straps only work on the daintiest, slimmest, small boned bodies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737976 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:42:48 +0000 Anonymous 737976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not seen the Tadashi link yet but love #1. It's feminine and soft but still has some structure and worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737970 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:37:38 +0000 Jonesy 737970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm the odd woman out in preferring #2 (I guess in a death match, I will pick spaghetti straps over fluttery cap sleeves!). I think it would be lovely in an outdoor setting, and it has a lot of personality, like you and your style. I think I also like that it looks less "traditional wedding." Love the Tadashi ones you've linked to previously. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737881 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:39:31 +0000 Anonymous 737881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one for you too. You look great in empire cuts, and the sleeves are a nice change from all of the strapless wedding dresses out there. I like the second one too, but it think it would look better on a rectangle. You have such a great waist; let's not hide it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737828 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:52:47 +0000 Anonymous 737828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 gets my vote! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737820 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:49:37 +0000 Suz 737820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is gorgeous, Diana! I really love that one and the Tadashi that you linked to. I can't wait to see you try these dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737811 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:45:15 +0000 Angie 737811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #1!</p> <p>Diana, any flattering frock style with a soft, slightly retro, ever so slightly Grecian, and romantic vibe is going to look sensational on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737767 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:12:02 +0000 texstyle 737767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is very pretty - and I know that budget is an important part of wedding plans so if it is a good price, and you love it, all the better. I didn't see the other one but will go try to find it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737764 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:08:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 737764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is definitely worth trying - very pretty. I do like the first Tadashi you posted (that Angie also liked) better though - hope you try that one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737736 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:23:25 +0000 Diana 737736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, #2 is out. I think I am going to order #1 to try - it's so inexpensive that I think I should definitely give it a shot. I'm sure Tadashi will be better quality (it's silk, and this is poly) but I think I should try a variety of styles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737704 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:45:20 +0000 missvee 737704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like the Tadashi's better. Something tells me that the quality of the fabric will be better than these two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737693 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:01:17 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 737693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is unanimous (so far). The first dress is pretty and romantic with shape and structure too. I think it is lovely and would be a perfect choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737692 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:32:15 +0000 citygirldc 737692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737685 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:00:24 +0000 Jjsloane 737685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 - I think this silhouette would be lovely on you and it's a little bit Gatsby which I love for a garden wedding. Don't worry about the location too much - it's your one chance so wear what makes you feel good. I wanted a simple sundress for my beach wedding, but ultimately fell in love with a full length fancier dress than intended and was very happy about it. #2 reads a bit prom to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737661 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:08:08 +0000 Deborah 737661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana I haven't seen your other posts yet but i seek them out. I like #1 for you here. The dress has a lovely shape and would look gorgeous on your figure. #2 lacks shape and while it very pretty and feminine I am questioning how flattering it would be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737657 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:34:21 +0000 rute 737657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer 1! More romantic and with a more flattering fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737650 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:16:10 +0000 ramya 737650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 feels more like you.... Romantic princess </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-more-wedding-dress-options#post-737640 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:54:04 +0000 Diana 737640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for all the posts tonight... I am kind of obsessive. Have spent hours looking at dresses. But this is it for tonight - I need to go to bed!</p> <p>Here are two more very affordable dress options. They are a little bit more casual than the Tadashi and the Ann Taylor I also liked. (But the wedding will be a garden wedding with outdoor reception, and the venue is a bit rustic, so I don't want a super fancy dress with big train or anything.)</p> <p>#1: Adrianna Papell tiered chiffon dress. For some reason the petite costs more than the regular, but if it fits better it's worth it. I saw a very similar gown on a different site for twice the price.<br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/adrianna-papell-petite-dress-sleeveless-empire-waist-tiered-gown?ID=645960" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....?ID=645960</a><br /> There are 40 pages of mostly positive reviews at Nordies for the colored version.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-tiered-chiffon-gown/3408375?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=60135750&#038;fashionColor=Blueberry&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>#2: An interesting vintagey dress from Ruche. I am 5.5" shorter than the model so it might even be full length on me. Is this too casual/unstructured? Ruche has a bunch of interesting dresses on their site, it's a bit like bhldn (the Anthro wedding site) only a lot more reasonably priced.<br /> <a href="http://shopruche.com/lena.html" rel="nofollow">http://shopruche.com/lena.html</a></p> <p>What do you think? Are either of these worth trying? </p>