https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:25:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281705 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:37:36 +0000 Thistle 1281705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats!</p> <p>For me, I fell in love with a Vera Wang dress, but I needed it to fit me and be able to travel on a plane (we got married in Hawaii), oh, and I had 6 months from when he proposed to when we got married as I was starting my MBA. I wanted to be married before I was working full time and in grad school.</p> <p>I went to a seamstress who specialized in wedding dresses with a picture of the Vera Wang dress. She made a few modifications to better fit me, and used a travel friendly fabrication. And got rid of the train as we were getting married on the beach she was amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281698 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:31:39 +0000 Kristin L 1281698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats LauraJ! I don't have a big bust, but here's the dress I'm wearing to my wedding in September. I would suggest that when you find one that feels right, go for it. It can be a&nbsp;little more tricky tricking trying to find shorter wedding dresses.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Cap-Sleeve-Wedding-Dress-with-Illusion-Neckline-CMK513?cm_mmc=PinterestMER-_-ClothingAccessories_Dresses_Women_WeddingDresses-_-CMK513-_-CapSleeveWeddingDresswithIllusionNecklineStyleCMK513&amp;mr:trackingCode=58B513CE-C7DA-E311-8948-001B21A69EB0&amp;mr:referralID=NA">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Pr.....?cm_mmc=Pi</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281492 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:59:58 +0000 Anonymous 1281492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! This dress comes in petite, has a v neckline and comes in lots of colors:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tadashi-shoji-embroidered-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3704272?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=3742&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_10_D" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ta.....s-_-1_10_D</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281474 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:28:44 +0000 Diana 1281474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was my dress when I got married last year, reasonably priced, still available and in many colors, not just white.&nbsp; Also available in a knee length version.</p> <p>ETA: I did buy it in petite which is harder to find but fit perfectly off the rack.&nbsp; I am 5'3.5" and I wore 2.5" heels.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281462 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:18:58 +0000 April 1281462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad to hear that others did not make the purchase of a wedding dress their life's work at gigantic expense! &nbsp;I always feel odd saying that neither of my wedding dresses were expensive, fancy, or hard to find.</p> <p>At my first wedding (1989), 20 people stood up with us in a living room. &nbsp;I wore an ivory suit (bought at the old Wanamaker's department store in Philadelphia during a break from studying for my college finals)&nbsp;and a borrowed hat. &nbsp;</p> <p>At my second wedding (2012), 3 people stood up with us in my own living room. &nbsp;I believe my kitty may have wandered in at some point as well. &nbsp;I wore a silvery skirt and top purchased hours earlier at White House Black Market, which you can see here: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reader-i-married-him">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....arried-him</a></p> <p>I love the idea of easy and simple, LJ! &nbsp;Best wishes to you and your fiance. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281372 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:57:35 +0000 rachylou 1281372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!!!! :D</p> <p>My dream dress is a blue wedding dress. I'm a traditionalist. None of this new-fangled, Victorian white </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281357 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:40:39 +0000 ironkurtin 1281357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I eloped. &nbsp;For the actual ceremony I wore an extremely slutty black floral&nbsp;Betsey Johnson dress, because we were in Reno and it seemed to fit the mood. I believe I still have it somewhere - I hope so, anyway!</p> <p>For the official party,&nbsp;I wore a very simple cream knee-length shift dress I bought for $29 at Banana Republic. (This was 15 years ago). &nbsp;Then I bought an amazing La Perla bodysuit to wear under, fun gold shoes, and a beautiful white silk wrap. I looked amazing, if I do say so myself,&nbsp;except I forgot to take the price off the bottom of the shoes. Whoops.&nbsp;&nbsp;I kept the bodysuit and the scarf, but the shift is long gone. &nbsp;Luckily it should be easy to duplicate should the kiddo want to wear what Mama did one day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281348 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:37:26 +0000 Alassë 1281348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations as well! I trolled eBay for vintage wedding dresses and got mine for $75. Small ceremony, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281285 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:57:02 +0000 columbine(erin) 1281285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I second checking at David's Bridal. My dress was a floor model and I got it for under a $100 for that reason and it was missing the train, so I was given one from another dress for free. I was going to make mine, but couldn't have bought the fabric for what I paid for the dress, alterations, etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1281275 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:47:11 +0000 annanza 1281275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I married last year in a simple ceremony at the botanical gardens. I wore this <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-dresses/french-courtship-slip/_/PRODUCTOPTIONIDS/BEE1C344-4601-4985-97DB-EB5BCFE2AD06/" rel="nofollow">http://www.freepeople.com/clot.....4-4601-498</a>&nbsp;dress from Free People in "Tea" with a thrifted vintage gold slip underneath.&nbsp; At $98 I thought it a bargain (especially for Free People).</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1280923 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:16:21 +0000 Day Vies 1280923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all ... Congratulations!!! </p> <p>I'm not petite but I wear petite jackets and tops (short torso, large bust, short arms long and legs go figure!) I wanted a small non-wedding like the one you're planning but ended up with a small destination wedding (DH wanted pictures). I loved Venus brand wedding dresses -- not too expensive, with simple classic cuts. </p> <p>I originally wanted a strapless high-low gown but those hopes were quickly dashed when I was convinced by my dressmaker that my bust line would pull the front of the dress down (she was right ... just avoid strapless if you're larger than a G cup). </p> <p>I ultimately chose a very simple an A-line gown in diamond white with a sweep train and deep v neck very <a href="http://www.venusbridal.com/bridals/angel-tradition/AT6601T" rel="nofollow">similar to this one.</a> (I also considered square necklines, which are very flattering on a large bust but they are rare in bridal gowns). </p> <p>I attached a picture of me in my gown but the link provides a better idea of the original neckline (in front and back) and original length of my dress. Happy hunting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1280874 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 04:08:32 +0000 MrsK 1280874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my GOSH that is one gorgeous dress, Lyn. Wow. I am swooning over here!</p> <p>Congratulations Laura! Having had a small simple wedding myself I am a big fan!&nbsp;I don't have any specific dress suggestions for you, but I always love the dresses I see at BHLDN and J Crew&nbsp;online where they have a fairly big selection of formal dresses. Sounds like you'll have more luck looking at bridesmaid dresses or other non-wedding cocktail dresses for the style you are after.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1280868 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 04:00:39 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1280868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! I got married 11 years ago, and the prevalent style (maybe it still is) was the strapless straight across bodice with full long skirt, which I don't think flatters a lot of ladies. I really wanted something with sleeves, and in the end my mom and a friend helped me make a dress. We were able to reuse the skirt of my mom's wedding dress as an under layer with some lace - skirt was floor length and gored. The bodice, which was actually a separate piece because it was easier to construct that way, was ivory satin with a sweetheart neckline and elbow length sleeves. My wedding was outdoors but otherwise rather traditional, at least as far as the ceremony went.</p> <p>Sounds like you might want something less formal, at least something not full length. David's bridal actually had a lot of variety when I looked, and tons of sizes - another possibility is looking for a dress that's not specifically a wedding dress. You could definitely save some cash that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1280847 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 03:33:43 +0000 lyn* 1280847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many happy congratulations!!!!</p> <p>My dream dress would reflect my own signature style (yes, it will be a fit and flare) - and I wanted a simple ceremony too.</p> <p>And ooh, it's on sale!&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bhldn.com/shop-the-bride-reception-dresses/queen-anne-dress/productoptionids/d6588c0c-04f9-46b0-b5da-0086a7a09584">http://www.bhldn.com/shop-the-.....588c0c-04f</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-dress-ideas-what-is-your-dream-dress-like-or-what-did-you-wear-ideas-for-petite-brides#post-1280836 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 03:26:09 +0000 Laura J 1280836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So my potential move to Dubai is still up in the air. &nbsp;But my boyfriend of 10 years decided to propose and we are getting married by the end of the summer!&nbsp; It will just be a justice of the peace thing or a very small simple ceremony. &nbsp;I like the idea of a short, non-white dress. &nbsp;I'm just curious what your dress dress is or what you wore if you're already married. &nbsp;If you have any brand suggestions for petite, large bust brides that would be a huge bonus! &nbsp; </p>