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My Dress is HERE!!! (Pics Inside) |
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| P: 1/21/2006 1:45:45 PM | |
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
My dress has arrived - it is about a month after the original estimate, but before they said it would be here, so I'm happy. It was a tiny bit tight when I first put it on - it took them a couple of tries to zip it, which made me a bit panicky (which of course made it harder for them to zip it), but once I relaxed, they were able to zip it right up, and it got progressively more comfortable while I wore it. Overall, I am about 22-25 lbs lighter than when I started trying on dresses back in April. I’d like to lose another 5 or so before the wedding, maybe more, although they warned me that if I lose any more than that my dress won’t fit anymore, and mom wasn’t too keen on the alterations cost. In any case, I will definitely be working to buff up those arms a little (can you say "yuck"). These are definitely my veil and tiara and earrings, the necklace was on loan from a friend and I may or may not borrow it for the wedding. Also the length is perfect - I'll need shoes with just a teeny bit of heel but I won't be taller than FI at all, so that's really good news. As of now the only alteration it will need is to put in a bustle (I posted a pic of the bustle I want at the end. I do need honest opinions though on whether you think this emphasizes "the girls" too much. Somehow, I think because of the lighter color, I think they are much more prominent in this dress than in the sample one. I could probably try to find some kind of flattening strapless bra. What do people think? The whole package:  From the side: Some shots of the amazing train: Some close-ups of the beautiful beading: A closer front shot and of course, the sitting-down test (also making sure the hair still looks OK without the veil): And finally, trying it out with a shorter veil – I’m thinking of getting one for the reception and just switching them out: And here is a gorgeous bustle idea – exactly what I want mine to look like, courtesy of knottie Jen091303: |
| Posted: 1/21/2006 1:45:45 PM | |
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| P: 1/21/2006 1:52:17 PM | |
sunkist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,719 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2005 |
Amber your dress looks perfect! I absolutely LOVE the bustle. And the dress looks like it fits you so well! If you're comfortable in it, then dont' change anything 
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 1:52:17 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 2:07:06 PM | |
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,086 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005 |
Very pretty. You look great in it! Your waist looks so tiny. I also love the bustle!
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 2:07:06 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 4:29:13 PM | |
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,172 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004 |
Wow, Amber! Your dress is just divine! I love it and it shows off your figure surprisingly well! You'll look gorgeous the day of your wedding!
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 4:29:13 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 4:42:40 PM | |
ky6 Cut Rock Total Posts: 445 Last Post: 1/31/2007 Member Since: 2/4/2005 |
WOW!!! AG, that dress is just beautiful on you. It gives an amazing hourglass shape (actually I don't think the dress gives it to you, looks like you have it and dress just shows it off!). I think that bustle you have posted is beautiful.
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 4:42:40 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 5:04:54 PM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
Thank you so much ladies - such sweet things to say :-) Unfortunately, I do have that hourglass figure and its more often a curse than a blessing when trying to find clothes... I'm still trying to decide if I'm comfortable. I may make a trip to Nordstrom's and try out some different "minimizing" Spanx or other undergarment products and see if they look good under the dress...
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 5:04:54 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 5:07:53 PM | |
flopkins Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,025 Last Post: 1/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2004 |
AG - YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!! OMG!!!!!  I love that dress on you! PS Good luck on your quals..!!! 
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 5:07:53 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 5:14:48 PM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
Thanks flopkins - I am so ready to be done!!!! I took a break from studying (clearly) to go pick up the dress, but now (sigh) its back to work...
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 5:14:48 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 5:55:58 PM | |
Tybee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,602 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 7/26/2004 |
AG, Hurray! It looks STUNNING! Aren't you glad that it's finally here? You look smashing in it! I love the bustle choice and think it will look great. I remember that you had to wait extra long for the dress, but doesn't it feel like a holiday now that it's here? |
| Posted: 1/21/2006 5:55:58 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 6:01:12 PM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
Thanks Tybee - it is really exciting now that its finally here. Of course, its very distracting from all the work I'm supposed to be doing, but I suppose that will be temporary...hopefully
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 6:01:12 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 6:41:39 PM | |
Ries Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,204 Last Post: 6/17/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005 |
You look so beautiful – it’s so exciting!!! Your are going to WOW everyone when you walk into the door. Please keep in touch. I would love to see more picture
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 6:41:39 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 6:52:02 PM | |
anchor31 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,354 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2005 |
You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress!!! And I love the bustle, it's so beautiful! 
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 6:52:02 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 8:42:07 PM | |
kalispera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 735 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 3/23/2005 |
The dress looks great on you!! And the bustle will be to DIE for!! Congratulations, what an exciting time!!
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 8:42:07 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 8:46:18 PM | |
MelissaSue Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,006 Last Post: 10/30/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004 |
Your dress is SO GORGEOUS! The pictures look great! Congratulations!!!! Your waist looks itty bitty! |
| Posted: 1/21/2006 8:46:18 PM | |
| P: 1/21/2006 10:45:40 PM | |
Rascal49 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,350 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2004 |
Wow!! I love it!! You are going to look fantastic on your wedidng day!
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| Posted: 1/21/2006 10:45:40 PM | |
| P: 1/22/2006 12:44:48 AM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
You guys are all so sweet  The more I look at the pictures the more I am in love with it Melissa - that is totally an optical illusion, I have an hourglass, but nothing about me could fairly be described as "itty bitty"  It's not an illusion I'm going to argue with too much though...I'm so glad everyone likes it - I will make sure to post more pics Ries when I go for fittings - hopefully my bustle will be at least as spectacular as the one in the picture!
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| Posted: 1/22/2006 12:44:48 AM | |
| P: 1/22/2006 5:35:11 AM | |
blodthecat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 788 Last Post: 7/30/2006 Member Since: 10/17/2005 |
The dress is absolutely beautiful. I don't think you need to lose any more weight either. My only comment would be that it looks really tight around your middle. I think where the material pulls, it spoils the appearance. Could it be let out a little? It would really make a big difference. blod 
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| Posted: 1/22/2006 5:35:11 AM | |
| P: 1/22/2006 2:37:14 PM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
Hey blod - I'm sure it could be let out around the middle, but I am probably going to lose at least 5 more pounds before the wedding (from nerves if nothing else). Right now I'm really bloated from holiday eating and as flopkins said my qualifying exams (taken in the second year of graduate school) are coming up in a month so I've been studying like crazy, and not going to the gym like normal. I think I'm going to wait and see how I do after the exam is over and I'm back to my normal routine - I suspect the weight will come off then and it will fit perfect then, but if not I can always get it let out.
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| Posted: 1/22/2006 2:37:14 PM | |
| P: 1/22/2006 3:15:16 PM | |
blueroses Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,219 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2004 |
AG, I just love your dress!!! So glad to see more pics of it and of you looking FABULOUS!!
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| Posted: 1/22/2006 3:15:16 PM | |
| P: 1/22/2006 5:54:21 PM | |
HOUMedGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,350 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2005 |
Wow. That's all I have to say....just WOW! Seriously, you look gorgeous, I think it's perfect. "the girls" look great, and it emphasizes your waist sooo well!!! What an hourglass figure! I'm jealous. :) Congrats, you are stunning!!! ~A little more BLING is never a bad thing! :)~ |
| Posted: 1/22/2006 5:54:21 PM | |
| P: 1/22/2006 10:31:49 PM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
Thanks blueroses and HouMedGal. You guys are all enough to make a girl blush  Seriously though, all the lovely comments are so much appreciated since I really was a bit nervous about how I looked in it.
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| Posted: 1/22/2006 10:31:49 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 2:29:09 AM | |
CareBear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 531 Last Post: 8/25/2009 Member Since: 1/28/2005 |
You look like a princess! I love the bustle idea! I don't think you need a flattening bra. The dress fits you very well as is!
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 2:29:09 AM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 2:31:51 AM | |
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,653 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005 |
You look amazing! That dress looks as if it were made for you.
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 2:31:51 AM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 12:47:54 PM | |
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003 |
It's so beautiful! And as for showing off "the girls" too much, no way! You have a gorgeous figure...show it off!
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 12:47:54 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 1:43:09 PM | |
lmurden Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,101 Last Post: 6/4/2006 Member Since: 5/3/2004 |
I love it! It fits you perfectly! Congratulations!
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 1:43:09 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 1:59:47 PM | |
BrightSpot Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,783 Last Post: 8/4/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2005 |
AG, you look amazing! Your gown is gorgous & fits you beautifully! Your figure looks fantastic! I love the bustle you posted too. You're going to be such a beautiful bride. 
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 1:59:47 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 4:34:27 PM | |
selflove Ideal Rock Total Posts: 972 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 5/12/2005 |
You look gorgeous in the dress! The "girls" are not overemphasized; in fact, I think you look very proportionate and I don't think you should try to flatten them. They enhance your hourglass figure! You really look stunning! The bustle is to die for!! So luxurious!! Good luck with those arms...I feel your pain!!
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 4:34:27 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 5:03:58 PM | |
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Tybee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,602 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 7/26/2004 |
disregard my message! I was trying to explain an arm workout that I found effective, but I didn't describe it well! I was a little hasty on my submit button
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 5:03:58 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 5:27:30 PM | |
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AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005 |
Thank you so much ladies - it is so awesome to be getting all of this positive feedback. All the comments have also made me feel WAY less self-conscious about my figure and especially about the "girls." Thank you so much everyone
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 5:27:30 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 5:38:50 PM | |
JCJD Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,977 Last Post: 5/8/2007 Member Since: 9/8/2004 |
Beautiful!!!!! And the dress looks great too!  Seriously, you look absolutely stunning in your dress. I lost a few pounds right before the wedding too (stress), so I wouldn't worry about letting it out just yet. The girls are proportionate to your great hourglass shape, and the fabric should relax as you wear it more often (fittings, trying it on for Mom and grandma...). and  to the bustle!!!
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 5:38:50 PM | |
| P: 1/23/2006 6:06:07 PM | |
gingerBcookie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,858 Last Post: 3/27/2009 Member Since: 8/13/2004 |
wowsers! you are one hot mama! your figure is to die for and the dress shows it of perfectly! I do NOT think you need to worry about the girls....they look great . And that bustle is absolutely spectacular! can't wait to see pics of your bustle!
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| Posted: 1/23/2006 6:06:07 PM | |
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