help me decide! this or that (with pics)

[cleokizzy]

hi everyone! so here i am again putting a second photo of myself (sorta) on PS. you ladies have all been helpful and i would like to get your advice on which dress to pick. i''ve narrowed it down to this two beautiful yet very different dresses ("TORN" is an understatement)

the dresses can be viewed here: this OR that?

i don''t think PS allows you to delete photos posted and i''m just worried that FI might end up in this page and ruin my surprise

DON''T comment on the photos from that link PLEASE! Just put your votes on this thread please.

thank you in advance for all the responses!

 

[Iowa Lizzy]

Oh I just love the sparkle of the 1st one, but I always lean toward the glitzy dresses! I think it suited your figure beautifully too! Love it!

 

[LollyBear]

I love dress 1 but I think it''s too boob-a-licious. Unless you want to highlight "the girls" on your big day, I''d go with dress 2.

 

[princessplease]

I LOVE #1!!! It looks AMAZING on you!!!!!

 

[FrekeChild]

Dress 2. I think #1 is lovely, but it seems to be wearing you, rather than you wearing it...

 

[vc10um]

Date: 10/13/2009 10:31:30 PM
Author: FrekeChild
Dress 2. I think #1 is lovely, but it seems to be wearing you, rather than you wearing it...

Freke, I was trying to figure out how to phrase what I was thinking and I was at a loss...you just did it for me!

Definitely dress 2. My SO also says Dress 2...so add another (unofficial) vote.

 

[that_someone_special]

Dress 1

 

[ilovesparkles]

3 reasons I chose dress #2, it makes your figure look longer and leaner, it has an obvious point at the waist to be shortened (from what I can see), and you look FABULOUS in it!

 

[sillyberry]

Date: 10/13/2009 10:34:25 PM
Author: vc10um

Date: 10/13/2009 10:31:30 PM

Author: FrekeChild

Dress 2. I think #1 is lovely, but it seems to be wearing you, rather than you wearing it...

Freke, I was trying to figure out how to phrase what I was thinking and I was at a loss...you just did it for me!


Definitely dress 2. My SO also says Dress 2...so add another (unofficial) vote.

Agreed - I think you look ravishing in #2!

 

[jcarlylew]

Date: 10/13/2009 11:30:37 PM
Author: sillyberry

Date: 10/13/2009 10:34:25 PM
Author: vc10um

Date: 10/13/2009 10:31:30 PM

Author: FrekeChild

Dress 2. I think #1 is lovely, but it seems to be wearing you, rather than you wearing it...

Freke, I was trying to figure out how to phrase what I was thinking and I was at a loss...you just did it for me!


Definitely dress 2. My SO also says Dress 2...so add another (unofficial) vote.

Agreed - I think you look ravishing in #2!

agreed as well!! you looke wonderful in #2!!

 

[Munchkin]

I voted the second dress. I agree with someone else that the first dress is wearing you. The second dress also just looks like a better quality dress. (Bear in mind that I have NO background in fashion or sewing!) I think the first dress looks less elegant to me.

However, I''m sure you will be beautiful no matter what you choose!

 

[MagsyMay]

#1 is a beautiful dress, but I think #2 is much more flattering on your figure!

 

[Rock_of_Love]

Well, I can see why you are torn...they both look great on you!! And, they are very different. I chose #1 because it seems more unique and really has that WOW factor. But, I really do love #2, too!!!

 

[bee*]

Date: 10/13/2009 10:40:45 PM
Author: swedish bean
Dress 1

ditto.

 

[cocolaw]

i voted 1! it''s so unique and flattering

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

I love number one!

 

[rhbgirl24]

Date: 10/13/2009 10:17:52 PM
Author: princessplease
I LOVE #1!!! It looks AMAZING on you!!!!!

DITTO!

 

[cleokizzy]

thanks for all the suggestions! keep it coming please!

the 2 dresses are very different and i'm not really going for whats traditional or unique - the reason why i picked both is because of the beadwork and the lace. the 1st dress obviously has a lot of beads at the top but it doesn't show that there are "falling" beads detailing from the waist down. i'm not worried about the twins because i was thinking i could always add a lace cover-up for the church ceremony to make it modest. the 2nd dress is HEAVILY beaded - the whole dress has intricate beading and with the right light, the whole dress will just sparkle!

 

[tropiqalkiwi]

I prefer the second one, it makes you look slender while showing off your curves and the beadwork is fantastic! The details on the second one also seem to show up better in the photos.

Somehow the first one seems a bit too costume-y or something. You look great in it, but the style just doesn''t seem refined enough for a wedding. Maybe you could find something similar for the honeymoon?

 

[vc10um]

After seeing your thread about your hairstyle and tropiq''s tiara, etc...I''m re-emphasizing number 2! I feel like those things will go much better together than with number 1. I think 1 screams for a more romantic flowy hairstyle because of the flowy nature of the bottom...the second dress, while still being flowy, has a bit more structure IMO and therefore calls for the updo!

Just another 2 cents from me!

 

[violet3]

IMO there is absolutely NO contest - dress #2!

I think dress #1 is very pretty, but if i''m being completely honest, your figure looks so different in these two dresses, I wouldn''t have even known it was the same person. i REALLY hope i don''t hurt your feelings by saying I think dress #1 just does not do justice to your beautiful figure and makes you look heavier than you are. (sorry!)

 

[fieryred33143]

Date: 10/14/2009 11:36:03 AM
Author: violet3
IMO there is absolutely NO contest - dress #2!

I think dress #1 is very pretty, but if i''m being completely honest, your figure looks so different in these two dresses, I wouldn''t have even known it was the same person. i REALLY hope i don''t hurt your feelings by saying I think dress #1 just does not do justice to your beautiful figure and makes you look heavier than you are. (sorry!)

Ditto every word.

 

[motownmama]

#1 is a knockout and more unique looking.

 

[havernell]

Date: 10/14/2009 11:36:03 AM
Author: violet3
IMO there is absolutely NO contest - dress #2!


I think dress #1 is very pretty, but if i''m being completely honest, your figure looks so different in these two dresses, I wouldn''t have even known it was the same person. i REALLY hope i don''t hurt your feelings by saying I think dress #1 just does not do justice to your beautiful figure and makes you look heavier than you are. (sorry!)

I had the exact same reaction as violet- I had to look at your hair in both sets of photos to make sure it was the same person because your body shape looked so different in both dresses. I also voted for #2. The waist sash that goes right up to your chest on dress #1 isn''t really doing your figure any favors in my opinion. Can you move the sash down/make it not so wide? Perhaps that would help? But still, I think my vote would still be for #2. It''s more sophisticated.

Also, if you need to add a lace cover-up to the top of #1 to make it wearable, I think that kind of defeats the purpose/design of the dress and would just be too much lace going on. I''d go with the dress you can just wear as is. It will make your wedding day so much more pleasant if you don''t have to obsess over needing to constantly tweak, pull, and cover up your ensemble to stay descent!

 

[marlie]

I voted #2 but I think you should add a satin sash to it. You have a tiny waist and I think dress 2 is beautiful on you but doesn''t highlight your shape...i think if you added a sash it''ll show off your figure! beautiful choices!!

 

[ImpatientOne]

Date: 10/14/2009 11:46:16 AM
Author: fiery

Date: 10/14/2009 11:36:03 AM
Author: violet3
IMO there is absolutely NO contest - dress #2!

I think dress #1 is very pretty, but if i''m being completely honest, your figure looks so different in these two dresses, I wouldn''t have even known it was the same person. i REALLY hope i don''t hurt your feelings by saying I think dress #1 just does not do justice to your beautiful figure and makes you look heavier than you are. (sorry!)

Ditto every word.

I completely agree! Dress #2 all the way!!!

 

[TooPatient]

Both are beautiful. I love the fabric and detail in #1. Flowing and light looking. #2 does make you look taller and shows off your figure a bit better.

If you go with #1, you might have them add a delicate lace insert or something so it doesn''t have as much emphasis on the girls.

I voted for #1, but both are beautiful on you. 2 very different styles and both look great.

 

[Morgie44]

I love dress number 1, but I love dress number 2 ON YOU. For some reason, I am not loving the spot just under the waist section on number 1. It makes your hips look kind of odd IMHO. Number 2 on the other hand makes you look long and lean and just makes you look great!

 

[Delster]

I went with number 2!

 

[Diva0413]

Date: 10/14/2009 2:31:24 AM
Author: SanDiegoLady
#1 is beautiful and I love how you are beaming in it.. you do have a lot of cleavage and if something even a small lace something could be placed low it would alleviate the boob factor. #2 is also gorgeous in its own right, it is far more traditional, and I have to say, you look more slender in the second dress. Both are vastly different styles.. the first makes you curvier than the second. The first is beautiful as I looked a second time.. again, the second is more traditional. Is there a specific look you're going for?

Ditto. I know we can't see much of your face, but your smile and demeanor while wearing dress #1 looks so happy. So yeah, the girls are out, but I'm sure it's fixable. IMO, dress #2 seems to hang off of you. It still looks nice, but I like #1 better.

ETA: Maybe your body shape looks vastly different between the dresses because you're standing on the small stage while wearing the second one? Sometimes height can make clothing (and wedding dresses for that matter), look different...