I''m going to go with four too, your figure really shines through. But I agree with SG, that a few more dresses (I know you tried on quite a few) wouldn''t hurt. What your budget Octavia? Maybe we can suggest a few?
Of these, I like #4, but I feel like you should try on more dresses in that silhouette. You''ve got the shape nailed, but there seems to be so much going on with the beading, and the lace overlay and the huge train. I would check some other salons and request trying on some more mermaids, because you rock them!
Wow, thanks so much, everyone! I just got home from work and I''m amazed at all the responses!
I''m not dead set on any of these dresses, but I definitely like #4 best. The shape just felt right, and although it seemed kind of busy when I first put it on, by the time I took it off I had started to get used to it. And the photos actually look much subtler than it felt! I think those of you who said that it''s got a little too much going on are probably right, but it was the closest I''ve tried to what I''ll probably end up with.
My budget is $1500 max, although less is always good. The #3 and #4 dresses are Private Label, and although I was hoping to try some Maggie Sotteros, that particular salon didn''t have the styles I especially liked (but was the only salon nearby that carried Maggies and was open when I wanted to go). I''m all for trying some more dresses on, I thought it was a lot of fun.
If anyone has particular dress suggestions in mind, by all means put them out there. I''m actually starting to have a good time with the wedding planning now that I''ve tried on some gowns and WE BOOKED A VENUE!! Woo hoo! And honestly, it''s so nice to share with you all, the support you give is exactly why I love this forum
I don't think it is too busy, you are a bride, you are supposed to be the center of attention and if it is going to be the most expensive dress you ever own, it ought to look it, imo.
I also think that if you didn't love any of them enough to know without PS's help, none of them is "the dress".
Ooh, thanks brazen. I love the Demetrios, and at first glance I actually thought the Mon Cheri was a Sophia Tolli. Maybe I should try a couple more dresses with the detailing at the waist like the ones you posted. Don''t get me wrong, I did REALLY like #4, but people talk about putting on a dress and knowing instantly that it''s the right one, and that didn''t happen. It''s a dress I''d be happy wearing, but I didn''t instantly think, "it''s THE dress." Some of the suggestions and things people have pointed out are helping me narrow down some reasons why that might be, so when I go for my next round of try-ons, I can weed them out more quickly.
#4 is very becoming on your figure. It fits nicely through the waist and hips and emphasizes your small waist. It gets my vote! I like the beading, very elegant.
I agree with Surf, most of these dresses are wearing you. I know there is something out there that''s really going to stand out and show your figure off to its absolute best.
Number 4 is by far the best one. It really is a beautiful gown. I notice that 1 - 3 are stripey. 1 and 2 horizontal and 3 vertical. I rarely think teirs are flattering. Okay read never.... 4 is really nice though and would look fantastic in candle light in the evening..