Sunkist tries on w-dresses!

[sunkist]

Alright! My first round of trying on dresses! I found some that I really liked. I think I''ll go back tomorrow to make some more decisions. Got a few pics to share. What do you think?


Dress #1 - This one was my favorite in the store, but now in pics it looks sort of plain... hmmm.

 

[sunkist]

Dress #1 - back view

 

[sunkist]

Dress #1 - another back view

 

[sunkist]

Dress #2 - after looking at the pics, this one is now my favorite!

 

[sunkist]

Dress #2 - back view

 

[sunkist]

Dress #3 - I''m really considering this one too, because it has 3/4 sleeves and looks more "fall-ish" ( my wedding is in November). This dress really doesn''t fit me, but imagine the body more fitting as well as the sleeves.

 

[sunkist]

Dress #3 - back view ( I know my hands look silly, I was just trying to make the dress fit a little better

)

 

[KristyDarling]

Hey, gorgeous gal!!!

I love #2 on you best by far. The square neck is classic and so flattering, and I love the detail all over. And since it already fits you so well, it's already clear how incredible you'd look in that gown. (wish I had your perfect body!)

Not liking the third dress at all because of the fish tail pleats in the back, combined with the 3/4 sleeves and the green sash...it just seems a bit too much.

#1 would be my second pick, but it's a distant second, IMO! The V-neck makes it look a little too casual, which is odd on a wedding gown as detailed as that. I'm also not a fan of the V-shaped detail on the back.

 

[GarysBride]

ooo I lovee your hair hehe I like the first dresses back but with the second dresses front! lol Overall number one!

 

[sunkist]

Thanks Kristy

haha! I appreciate your comments. Ya, I was a little unsure about the back view of dress #3 with that whole slew of pleats. I guess I should go to a few more places to see more styles. But I do love dress #2 now that I look at it. And despite what it may look, that dress was too small on me! I''d need it let out a bit

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/12/2006 11:57:33 PM
Author: GarysBride
ooo I lovee your hair hehe I like the first dresses back but with the second dresses front! lol Overall number one!

Thanks GarysBride! It''s so weird how my opinion changed from trying it on to seeing it in pictures... But how the dresses look in pictures IS very important, so I need to go look at them again.

 

[GarysBride]

I know its so hard to decide ! im starting to like the second one more but I think it would look better with the train of the first! I tried on my dress 2x once just becuase it was there and the second for my FMIL and she took pics of me in it after seeing the pics I went back bought it an hour later lol it was the second dress I tried on funny thing is it was exactly what I wasnt looking for haha but I just love it!

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/13/2006 12:34:39 AM
Author: GarysBride
I know its so hard to decide ! im starting to like the second one more but I think it would look better with the train of the first! I tried on my dress 2x once just becuase it was there and the second for my FMIL and she took pics of me in it after seeing the pics I went back bought it an hour later lol it was the second dress I tried on funny thing is it was exactly what I wasnt looking for haha but I just love it!

So pictures do really help in the decision making process!

How nice that your FMIL is close with you to help you out like that!

Well actually dress #2 does have a small train, the way you see it is in the bustle. Well actually, I think it comes down. I forgot to try while I was there ( I guess I was a little flustered/excited and the lady didn't really help us). But it should have small sweet train, however I'm sure it is smaller than #1's train.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Oooh oooh I can I say what I think? hehehe - I like the way the first one fits your bust and I like the waist detail... and the buttons in the back... I like the cut of #2 at the chest and of course it looks best because it FITS you best, but I really love the train of #3. Gorgeous and different and *perfect* for the fall... don''t like that sash thing though...

 

[Mara]

sunkist you are just the cutest, tiniest thing!!!

i have to say i don''t like the sleeves on any of those dresses...i don''t know why but they just don''t seem to add anything positive to the look of the gowns. i think they make them look really ''old fashioned'' like vintage kind of 1920'' wedding. i am not sure if that is what you are going for but they just seem really conservative to me.

if you are thinking something that is not strapless or more fallish, what about lace capped sleeves or something more delicate feeling? all that white material on the arms just visually was not appealing at all to me.

in terms of the dresses, i loved the sash and train back on the third dress. the first was my least favorite in general, way too puritan looking. the 2nd was pretty with beading.

in general i just feel like none of the dresses really flatter YOU and your exquisite tiny figure and doll face. i''d love to see something romantic on you with a little lace maybe around the neckline and/or sleeves. just a thought!

 

[VRBeauty]

A vote for #2 here!

I think the neckline on #1 is just cut too high for you, and the train seems out of proportion with the rest of the dress. I don''t care for the pleated train on #3 much either.

I love the bodice on #2, it''s very flattering on you, and all of the elements of the dress seem to fit together nicely.

 

[gailrmv]

Date: 9/13/2006 1:13:13 AM
Author: Mara
sunkist you are just the cutest, tiniest thing!!!

i have to say i don''t like the sleeves on any of those dresses...i don''t know why but they just don''t seem to add anything positive to the look of the gowns. i think they make them look really ''old fashioned'' like vintage kind of 1920'' wedding. i am not sure if that is what you are going for but they just seem really conservative to me.

if you are thinking something that is not strapless or more fallish, what about lace capped sleeves or something more delicate feeling? all that white material on the arms just visually was not appealing at all to me.

in terms of the dresses, i loved the sash and train back on the third dress. the first was my least favorite in general, way too puritan looking. the 2nd was pretty with beading.

in general i just feel like none of the dresses really flatter YOU and your exquisite tiny figure and doll face. i''d love to see something romantic on you with a little lace maybe around the neckline and/or sleeves. just a thought!

I completely agree with Mara. You have a great figure and those dresses didn''t show it off as much as possible. Would you consider something strapless or with straps (not sleeves) of some sort, and then a wrap if it is cold? Like maybe a pashmina type or some dresses come with a matching wrap!

 

[qtiekiki]

I agree with Mara that the dresses are on the conservative sides and lace cap sleeves would be a great alternative. Out of the three dresses, I like dress #2 the most. Dress #2 is bustled up in the picture right? At least it seems like it was. I don''t like the v-neck because it''s cut too high, but it is lovely from the back (I don''t know why but the back view remains me of a modified qipao where the fitted bottom is made into an A-line skirt). I totally hate the sleeves on dress #3.

If you are worried about being cold in November, you can also look into a pretty shawl or capelet to keep you warm.

 

[sunkist]

Hmmm, all of your replies are very helpful, thank you sooooo much!

A few points - the green sash on #3 is removable, and it also comes with a white sash and even a rhinestone pendant that can pin on the center of the bow.

And yes, Mara, I am looking for something with sleeves. I LOVE the look of lace sleeves but I would need to have them lined so I think that takes away from the visual that lace sleeves would give in the first place. Too bad. It''s just hard to find dresses with sleeves that look pretty. Today the bridal salon I went to actually had all dresses with sleeves! But not much variation between the sleeve styles, just short.

I should probably keep looking to be sure, I guess

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/13/2006 1:38:10 AM
Author: qtiekiki
I agree with Mara that the dresses are on the conservative sides and lace cap sleeves would be a great alternative. Out of the three dresses, I like dress #2 the most. Dress #2 is bustled up in the picture right? At least it seems like it was. I don''t like the v-neck because it''s cut too high, but it is lovely from the back (I don''t know why but the back view remains me of a modified qipao where the fitted bottom is made into an A-line skirt). I totally hate the sleeves on dress #3.


If you are worried about being cold in November, you can also look into a pretty shawl or capelet to keep you warm.

Ya, Qtiekiki, dress #2 is bustle in the pic. You''re right

It''s not that I''m worried about being cold in November. I need sleeves for modesty and religious reasons. Also, I''m interested in finding 3/4 length sleeves becuase even though I do live in SoCal and it will probably be warm, short sleeves look kind of summery to me. Do they to you? In the end though, I really wouldn''t be against having short sleeves in the fall.

 

[whatmeworry]

Looking good Sunkist. The neckline on #2 really looks good on you, especially if you are wearing that pendant or a necklace for a wedding.

 

[Mara]

this is what i am thinking re: cap sleeves..i just love these!!!! they are SO beautiful! my girlfriend tried this dress on and loved it.

why would you have to have the sleeves lined? i would much rather do a capelet or a wrap or something made to accent the dress than get an actual dress with sleeves. but that's just me...i find that most times sleeves are not that flattering in general to the arms, even on things like tshirts.

ETA i see you added why you need sleeves. what about actual 1/2 arm lace sleeves, longer than the cap style? would that be enough modesty? can you not show any skin??

 

[qtiekiki]

Sunkist, are you only looking for a shealth/mermaid skirt??

ETA: I don't think short sleeves would look too summery. I worn a strapless with a faux fur bolero/capelet for our November wedding. But last November was still very warm, and I ended up not wearing the capelet most of the time. It just seems to me that the 3/4 sleeves wedding dresses are very plain unless the sleeves were lace. I think you have a better chance of finding more detailed short sleeves then 3/4 sleeves.

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/13/2006 1:51:01 AM
Author: qtiekiki
Sunkist, are you only looking for a shealth/mermaid skirt??

No, I''m not limiting myself to only sheath/mermaid. I''m thinking that I don''t want a huge ballroom style, but if I found one that was amazing I''d go for it! I''m just tending to be drawn to a not so full style.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 9/13/2006 1:49:24 AM
Author: sunkist
Ya, Qtiekiki, dress #2 is bustle in the pic. You''re right

It''s not that I''m worried about being cold in November. I need sleeves for modesty and religious reasons. Also, I''m interested in finding 3/4 length sleeves becuase even though I do live in SoCal and it will probably be warm, short sleeves look kind of summery to me. Do they to you? In the end though, I really wouldn''t be against having short sleeves in the fall.

I got married in june in berkenstocks and shorts but I *wanted* to have a january wedding with white velvet in a v that went to my shoulders with 3/4 length sleeves. Now that would be too hot for sure, but a wide V could possibly be considered modest as long as it didn''t go past your shoulders and didn''t show any cleavage hehe

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/13/2006 1:50:05 AM
Author: Mara
this is what i am thinking re: cap sleeves..i just love these!!!! they are SO beautiful! my girlfriend tried this dress on and loved it.


why would you have to have the sleeves lined? i would much rather do a capelet or a wrap or something made to accent the dress than get an actual dress with sleeves. but that''s just me...i find that most times sleeves are not that flattering in general to the arms, even on things like tshirts.


ETA i see you added why you need sleeves. what about actual 1/2 arm lace sleeves, longer than the cap style? would that be enough modesty? can you not show any skin??

That dress if beautiful Mara! I really love that look, but can''t do it. Are you asking if I can have 1/2 length lace sleeves and not lined? No, I can''t. I need sleeves that lined from above my shoulder to below my shoulder. Can''t show shoulders or too much chest or back.

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/13/2006 1:55:16 AM
Author: Cehrabehra

I got married in june in berkenstocks and shorts but I *wanted* to have a january wedding with white velvet in a v that went to my shoulders with 3/4 length sleeves. Now that would be too hot for sure, but a wide V could possibly be considered modest as long as it didn''t go past your shoulders and didn''t show any cleavage hehe

Ooo, that sounds pretty Cehra! It sounds kind of Grace Kelly-ish.

 

[Mara]

this is kind of pretty but i would end up widening the neckline to compensate for the arm coverage. can you get away with a little more chest visual as long as there's no cleavage? i think if you widened up some of these gowns in the neck area the arms wouldn't stand out as much maybe?

 

[Mara]

sunkist i LOVE this gown here!!! is this something you could do? it''s a Watters and i think the gal looks kind of like you!!!

 

[sunkist]

Date: 9/13/2006 2:05:48 AM
Author: Mara
this is kind of pretty but i would end up widening the neckline to compensate for the arm coverage. can you get away with a little more chest visual as long as there''s no cleavage? i think if you widened up some of these gowns in the neck area the arms wouldn''t stand out as much maybe?

Ya, that''s actually what I thought dress #2 did, after I had a look at the pictures. The squarish type neck opens it up more than the v-neck of number one. So, yes I think it could show more chest than dress#1, and I don''t want cleavage. And, not that I would wear a normal bra with my wedding dress, but if you think that the dress has to be able to fit with a normal bra, then that should be ok.