Another dress thread!

[sunnyd]

So we have the "dream dress" thread out there, what about a "realistic dress" thread?

I know mine are different (stupid $4000 Lazaro dress

), are yours? Hmmm? What are you drawn to that you can actually afford? LOL...

Here''s mine! It''s Mia Solano M8960, and it''s less than $1K! Woohoo!

 

[sunnyd]

Yes, a pic...I love ruffles.

 

[Guilty Pleasure]

I''m in love with Gypsy''s wedding dress right now, so I pick hers. It''s a Mon Cheri Liz but a few specific alterations. It seems to be in the budget (slightly above considering alterations), and it would actually flatter my body type I think as opposed to my dream dresses that come with a dream body... mermaid gowns were not made for this rear end of mine. If she announced that she was selling it, and I was engaged, I would snatch it up in a second!

 

[dreaming of the day]

Great Idea!!! I really like this style lately, but I am so undecided!
$789-bestbridalprices.com

 

[dreaming of the day]

I don''t know the price on this one - maybe someone else does? Melissa Sweet Mila

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 9/25/2008 2:21:35 PM
Author: dreaming of the day
I don''t know the price on this one - maybe someone else does? Melissa Sweet Mila

I love that one too! Did you see pics of Haven in it?

 

[IrishEyes08]

Fun! I honestly haven''t really browsed that many wedding gowns, but I worked in a bridal store for six years and loved trying on the samples, etc. It was such a fun job - Maggie Sottero is a great brand with a very good fit. Browsing their site this one caught my eye - and I normally wouldn''t go for strapless, but the bead work is really pretty!

Can''t seem to upload the pic, here''s a link, http://tinyurl.com/3kcrqh

 

[parrot tulips]

There''s an alencon lace Jim Hjelm dress that I adore, and what lace lover doesn''t love Monique Lhuillier? But realistically - I really do like this Watters 1048b dress quite a bit, and I''m sure it could be modified into a v-neck, rather than a halter. I''ve seen it online for under $900.

 

[parrot tulips]

This Jim Hjelm bridesmaid dress comes in ivory, and providing that it fit decently, would be a front runner (so I could spend the extra $$$ on an awsome photographer...).

 

[IloveAsschers13]

I can''t find a picture of this ANYWHERE but my dream dress is the dress toni collette wears in the movie "In Her Shoes". It is BEAUTIFUL and classy and old fashioned.. high lacy neck... but beautiful! Sorry i cant find a pic...

 

[aVogueIdea]

Hi Im kind of new but wanted to chime in... hope thats okay!
Since the Oscar De La Renta gown that i love is $15,000 I guess I will have to find a new love

...
Pronovias Radiante minus the long tulle train coming out of the top in the back

 

[aVogueIdea]

trying to post pic...please work

 

[katamari]

I want the J.Crew Celeste so bad it hurts! Why did they have to quit making it. . .

ETA: It is my 'realistic dress' because it sells for less than $1K. I just have to scour ebay to get it.

 

[brooklyngirl]

Date: 9/25/2008 2:21:35 PM
Author: dreaming of the day
I don''t know the price on this one - maybe someone else does? Melissa Sweet Mila

That''s my dress. It''s 4k at Kleinfeld''s

. But hey you only get married once, right?

 

[Clairitek]

My dream dress is probably the Monique Lhuillier Scarlet but seeing as I wouldn''t even spend the money to get a used one these are my realistic front runners:

Maggie Sottero Vernice in ivory silk.

Maggie Sottery Amy

I''d be curious to try on this one from David''s Bridal.

I think that this Watters is divine and I found it online for as little as $500!

I could so this all night... I can''t wait to try on dresses!

 

[Cosmo_Gal]

Okay, so my dream is the Amy Michelson "Grace"

 

[Cosmo_Gal]

...And my realistic pick is the Galina Signature Style SRL9503

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 9/25/2008 9:31:32 PM
Author: aVogueIdea
Hi Im kind of new but wanted to chime in... hope thats okay!
Since the Oscar De La Renta gown that i love is $15,000 I guess I will have to find a new love

...
Pronovias Radiante minus the long tulle train coming out of the top in the back

Ohhh how I lerrrve Pronovias!

 

[parrot tulips]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:26:25 AM
Author: Cosmo_Gal
Okay, so my dream is the Amy Michelson ''Grace''

How ''bout this Maggie, if you were able to get the neckline modified? It comes in more traditional colors as well.

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3131

 

[parrot tulips]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:16:49 PM
Author: parrot tulips

Date: 9/26/2008 2:26:25 AM
Author: Cosmo_Gal
Okay, so my dream is the Amy Michelson ''Grace''

How ''bout this Maggie, if you were able to get the neckline modified? It comes in more traditional colors as well.

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3131

Let''s see if the attachment worked this time...

 

[sunnyd]

Amy Michelson has the most glam-tastic dresses! The backs are incredible!

 

[aVogueIdea]

Date: 9/26/2008 11:25:58 AM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 9/25/2008 9:31:32 PM
Author: aVogueIdea
Hi Im kind of new but wanted to chime in... hope thats okay!
Since the Oscar De La Renta gown that i love is $15,000 I guess I will have to find a new love

...
Pronovias Radiante minus the long tulle train coming out of the top in the back

Ohhh how I lerrrve Pronovias!

I love their dresses so much...it''s hard to pick just one to lust over!!