https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 22:26:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition/page/2#post-183621 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:29:03 +0000 shell 183621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a pretty dress! I'm sure you'll be a beautiful bridesmaid in it!</p> <p>I recently got married and had a lovely time dealing with a difficult bridesmaid throughout the entire planning process. Did it ruin my wedding experience? No. But it's something I'll always remember. (Just like the girl who wore a white dress to my wedding...seriously?!?)</p> <p>So, on behalf of all brides - past, present, and future, thank you not being a difficult bridesmaid! We appreciate it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition/page/2#post-183573 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:28:20 +0000 Scarlet 183573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, now "log on" is one I haven't heard. Possibly that is a new one from techie California? Or these are the first signs I am losing touch.</p> <p>So glad that you feel good in the dress, Katiepea! Funny how these things sometimes come to pass. Fortunately I only had to wear a bridesmaid dress once. I thought it fit nicely until I saw the other bridesmaids in theirs on the wedding day. I thought it was supposed to be sort of off-the-shoulder. Apparently not! It was just way too big. Ergo, I think ordering a size smaller was a good idea. Like someone said, there is always Spanx in case you gain a couple pounds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition/page/2#post-183514 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:09:06 +0000 tarzy 183514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katie - I somehow missed your earlier posts, but I'm very impressed with the way you handled yourself with the bride. You sound like a great, supportive friend. And since the bride will be your SIL, it sounds like you're starting this very special relationship in just the right way. </p> <p>At my own wedding my only attendant was my best friend - a gay man - and since he has a better eye for fashion than anyone I know, I let him pick his own suit. But then again, I was much older when I got married, and a bunch of 40+ women in lavender taffeta is not a pretty sight. I say enjoy the experience while you're young, because it's great to have these kinds of memories and stories. I think the "awful bridesmaid dress" is a female bonding ritual, something to look back on and laugh about years later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183439 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:23:21 +0000 yublocka 183439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh KP I am thrilled this has turned out way better than expected for you. Youre going to look gorgeous. SO glad the bride is happy too and good on you for sorting out your fellow-bridesmaid. Can't wait to see how you look in the dress - I'm sure it will be stunning!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183393 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:31:49 +0000 taylor 183393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW katie, what an ordeal!! The dress is gorgeous and i am sure you will enjoy it for many years!!</p> <p>I love how you tell story's...I can just hear your voice:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183387 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:09:05 +0000 MNsara 183387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, katiepea - I'm so happy it is going well. I imagine it is a relief. . . </p> <p>Don't forget Spanx can help with that 1" in the middle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183386 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:05:52 +0000 Sveta 183386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a beautiful dress and I am sure you will look lovely in it.<br /> I am impressed with how well you handled that dress business knowing how much you worried about it. And as a reward you got a beautiful dress in spite of your worries! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183378 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:20:28 +0000 Frances 183378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katiepea, it sounds like it worked out well because you're going to look lovely in that dress! But the best thing is that you were able to put your ego aside for the bride and be the voice of maturity. That's probably the greatest gift you could possibly give her, as I'm sure she has a million other worries on her mind right now. I really admire how you behaved--this is what it means to be gracious. Good for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183367 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:07:26 +0000 medusa 183367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very used to bridesmaid dress being utterly HIDEOUS. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that this one is a beautiful dress!</p> <p>Good job for being such a supportive bridesmaid. Weddings are absolute nightmares as far as I'm concerned and anyone who can get through one without throwing a temper tantrum deserves a medal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183277 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:12:04 +0000 Sihaya 183277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katie - sounds like a great call on the size. another term is use for get with the program often is "log on!!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183271 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:39:48 +0000 Katiepea 183271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY!!!! Oh my goodness, I went to bed early last night and got up to so many wonderful comments. I feel SO good inside my heart right now, you have no idea (or maybe you do). Thank you VERY much everyone! &lt;tee-hee :-)&gt;</p> <p>I did actually feel REALLY good in the dress and was secretly so excited when the bride decided on this style of dress and in the colour red. I couldn't believe my luck! </p> <p>The bride was a tad indecisive about whether to choose a red or blue dress, but when I asked questions like "what colour are the flowers you've chosen?" (Red for her, white for us); table decorations (red, white and silver) etc, it suddenly became very clear, that she had a secret preference for red all along. The only reason she hadn't mentioned it earlier was that miss tall bridesmaid had been so adament about her dislike for wearing the colour (which as stated before is not based on reality), that she had discarded the notion. It was only when she saw us in the dress colour (realised that miss tall actually looked LOVELY in the colour), that she realised that SHE really liked it and just needed some support to go with it. </p> <p>With it being red, I definately see myself having the ability to wear it again as a formal dress somewhere in the future, should there be a reason. </p> <p>The only thing I'm a tad worried about is that I ordered a size 8 Aussie dress (so that would be, say... a 4 US?) rather than the size 10 (size 6). The 10 was quite biggish around the bust area and required work on the shoulders and on the website it stated that a size 8 was exactly my measurements (except for my waist, which is currently 1" over). So, guess who is now watching her weight? Still, I don't mind, I'm not happy that I've put on a couple of kgs anyway and would like to be in shape for our summer, so the timing and extra motivation suits me! (I have 11 weeks, not that I'm counting or anything.)</p> <p>(PS - Scarlet, I giggled so much over your "get with the program" comment as a translation for my "pull your head in" - I wasn't sure if it was an international saying or an Aussie (crass) slang - now I know! &lt;giggle&gt; I'd say it's exactly that (ie, get your act together and stop being such a pain in the b*tt)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183192 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:12:22 +0000 RoseandJoan 183192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seriously, I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw how beautiful and perfect for you this dress is. You have handled the situation with aplomb. Well done Katiepea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183190 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:09:48 +0000 Sihaya 183190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KatiePea - we are here for your venting anytime if it makes the final result happy for all concerned. The dress looks lovely. I love read too so I'm already picturing you in it. Can't wait to see pictures when it arrives and you have it fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183180 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:41:31 +0000 Cookie 183180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I help to plan weddings and am always surprised how often brides choose the color red. Here (USA) it is more often used as the accent color with black dresses and tuxedos but gray is now becoming popular (for female and male attendants) and red is still used. It shows up well in pictures and makes the reception tables "pop".<br /> As far as the dress - it is a modern but classic look and is flattering on many shapes. I am always happy to see brides choose this style because it makes the pictures more timeless. Unlike the 80s big bow look where anyone viewing those photos today could identify the era they were taken in, classic looks remain forever elegant and tasteful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183172 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:23:23 +0000 Scarlet 183172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the dress, actually. It looks like it would be suitable on several different bodies as well. Well done on being a good shopping companion. But what does it mean to pull your head in? Is that like 'get with the program'? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183168 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:11:56 +0000 Ariadne 183168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a great dress! Lovely colour and the style looks like it will be flattering. I think you would be able to have it shortened afterwards very easily, if you'd like to be able to wear it to dressy but not "floor-length formal" events in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183131 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:39:19 +0000 Anonymous 183131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you for being the voice of reason under stress. The dress looks beautiful and we look forward to seeing you wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183127 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:30:16 +0000 Beth 183127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress and you look great in it Katie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183125 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:30:06 +0000 Rosie 183125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've said it before but I want to say again how much I love reading your posts and comments. Your essence always shines through! Kudos to you for being mature with the bride, but also for telling the other girl to get with the program! </p> <p>The dress looks very pretty and quite elegant. I think you will look lovely!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183115 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:09:36 +0000 Sparky 183115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Stringy, the dress looks beautiful in the picture ~ and how did you feel with it on? I can imagine you looking lovely in it. And lots of possibilities for using it after the wedding with a bit of shortening, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183074 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:55:03 +0000 MNsara 183074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a very elegant and fab dress and I think you handled the siutation beautifully too :-)</p> <p>You will be able to look back on this wedding with your integrity intact ;-)</p> <p>Oh my gosh, Kim, I was in a friend's wedding in '85 (I think) and we bridesmaids wore BRIGHT purple satin dresses with HUGE butt bows AND almost huge shoulder bows What on earth were those dress designers thinking?</p> <p>So, Katiepea, I think you actually have a dress that you will never regret wearing!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183070 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:37:28 +0000 Kim 183070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a lovely dress for a bridesmaid. (or any formal event!) I'd love to be able to show you what I had to wear to my sisters wedding as the maid of honor, but thankfully there's no pictures on the internet of that! Think cocktail length pink satin with a *huge* bum bow in the back and a pink hat with a little veil...</p> <p>My sis and I *both* shudder when we think about it, but hey at the time (25 years ago) it was all the rage! LOL Fashion changes, love and friendship last a lot longer than the latest trend. </p> <p>So good of you to "suck it up" and be a wonderful help to the (probably very overwhelmed) bride! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183060 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:15:23 +0000 Queen Mum 183060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautiful dress and honeslty, looks like it would be flattering for just about anyone.<br /> I'm glad you had gotten your venting out of the way already so that you were ready to be the mature reasonable bridesmaid </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183048 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:49:46 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 183048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab dress and well done for keeping your cool and supporting the bride! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183041 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:10:12 +0000 crwilson 183041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that dress, and the color is rich and lovely. I'm glad that it didn't end up being a dress that you hated. I'm sure it feels good to have that part of the wedding done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183039 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:22:38 +0000 Dusty 183039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful dress and a great color. You did well in the situation and I'm sure you'll look fabulous in the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183035 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:21:32 +0000 stringy 183035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress itself is stunning. How did you feel in it? I bet you look fabulous in red. </p> <p>Re: silver shoes. I think strappy sandals would be nice, Betts and Novo almost always have affordable stuff suitable for bridesmaids. </p> <p><a href="http://www.betts.com.au/catalogue/High_Heel_Sandal_Shoes/JIVE.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.betts.com.au/catalo...../JIVE.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.novoshoes.com.au/collections/evening/paree/123.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.novoshoes.com.au/co.....e/123.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183033 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:54:14 +0000 puffenstuff 183033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew that must be a relief to get to this side of the dress decision! It's a lovely dress, I'm sure you will look beautiful and elegant in it. Is it the same red as K4733? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183025 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:32:24 +0000 Sharon 183025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lovely dress, and I'm sure it will look great on you. Good on you for being the voice of reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scared-of-being-a-bridesmaid-3-the-dress-edition#post-183015 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:42:52 +0000 Louise 183015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done for keeping your head in what sounds to be a nightmare situation the dress looks gorgeous can't wait to see it on x </p>