Losing My Mind?
It's not really a question. I really am losing my mind. I thought I could juggle my preferences, my sisters preferences, and my mom's preferences at least for finding the bridesmaids' dresess. Er...I was wrong. So now, I'm actually considering this bubblicious number:
I know it's not traditional. But I think it's really contemporary, very fun, unique, and actually has quite a flattering shape on a small Asian person. It's BCBG, so the materials and detail work are stellar. The skirt is also a little less full in real life. Consensus so far has been evenly divided between "I love it" and "I want to vomit."
I'm not a fan of bridesmaids being completely clad in black or white, but I think with some bright flowers and shoes the dress could really work, like in this photo.
And since it'll be January, each girl will have something like this. This dress is high on the list right now. The more I look at it the more I like it. Both my sisters like it; one is concerned that it's not "bridesmaidsy" enough. But I reminded her that I actually am not the kind of girl that needs to be a big ball of white surrounded by (insert number of bridesmaids) points color around her. I just want everyone to look nice, and preferably for them to have nice dresses that they honestly like and would wear again to parties.
I'm not a fan of bridesmaids being completely clad in black or white, but I think with some bright flowers and shoes the dress could really work, like in this photo.And since it'll be January, each girl will have something like this. This dress is high on the list right now. The more I look at it the more I like it. Both my sisters like it; one is concerned that it's not "bridesmaidsy" enough. But I reminded her that I actually am not the kind of girl that needs to be a big ball of white surrounded by (insert number of bridesmaids) points color around her. I just want everyone to look nice, and preferably for them to have nice dresses that they honestly like and would wear again to parties.posted by Pei at
11:56 PM
7 Comments:
Would it be acceptable without the bubble bottom? I know that's the whole point of the dress, but the other details and fabric are so well made the dress would actually still be fairly interesting without the bubble hem. Would that make it more classic?
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Pei, At
6/27/2007 08:37:00 AM
Yes, I think it would be better without the bubble bottom; I like the rest of the dress but the bubble's going to look weird or dated in a few years. I also like the pic with the bright shoes and flowers-- to me that's better than a bunch of girls wearing screaming bright fuschia.
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Anonymous, At
6/27/2007 11:01:00 AM
I agree it would be more attractive without the bubble skirt. It is rather busy at the bust, but if you like it and your bridesmaids like it, that's what matters. From what I can gather, you're leaning more towards a non-traditional type wedding look, but have you looked at JCREW's wedding and events party dresses? They're simple and classic and can easily be worn again and again and again. They also come in a range of colors and styles, so you bridesmaids can choose which style best suits them and coordinate colors and materials. Perhaps worth checking out.
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Anonymous, At
6/27/2007 01:46:00 PM
What's odd about the JCrew dresses is even the bridal ones are kind of casual. I know that's their trademark, but for an evening event none of us really love it.
Thanks for the suggestions, people! Keep 'em coming. I keep hoping there's an obvious place that I've missed. I've checked dozens of the regular dept. stores and websites, dress shops, and bridal boutiques. We're just very picky!
I know at some point I'll have to stop being picky, but we're still half a year away so I'm not panicking yet.
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Pei, At
6/27/2007 01:53:00 PM
The black and white dress strikes me as sort of retro-80s prom style. I think it would be better without the bubble bottom. The pink dress seems more like a dress that you might wear to a wedding but not necessarily something you'd see in the wedding party. But whatever you and your bridesmaids can agree upon is really what you should select. Everyone can easily give you an opinion which won't matter.
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Anonymous, At
6/27/2007 03:18:00 PM
miss pei, the floral dress somewhat matches the invitations. that's a lovely detail.
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yb, At
6/27/2007 05:05:00 PM
P.S. Not "bridesmaidsy" enough is actually a good thing!
I got my bridesmaid dresses off the rack at Macy's... in the Jr's section, no less.
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Anonymous, At
6/28/2007 01:56:00 PM
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