Wedding Pretty Please, Dress Help! Take 2

[CaliCushion]

Last week I posted some dresses I''d tried on. I''ve since gone shopping AGAIN, and am still very confused. I have ruled out many dresses, but now there''s 4 in the running. 2 are from last week, and two are new. PLEASE help me pick just ONE. The help of all of you lovely ladies is really appreciated.

Dress 1. Once again, a dress I showed you last week:

 

[CaliCushion]

Dress 2, again from last week:

 

[CaliCushion]

A new dress! Dress 3:

 

[CaliCushion]

New dress! Dress 4:

 

[Kim N]

Still pick #2!

 

[akmiss]

#1 and #3 are gorgeous!

 

[CaliCushion]

and don''t tell me I''m crazy, but I''m most worried about which dress is the most flattering. So please be honest, I promise you can''t hurt my feelings. Now''s the time to know if one of them doesn''t work! Thanks again everyone!

 

[kittybean]

I like #2. I think it''s the most flattering on you, although all the dresses look nice on your frame. I like the lines of #2 the most.

 

[goldenstar]

I still pick #1 followed closely by #2. I like the flowy look on you. Those two dresses highlight the smallest part of your body.

Personally, I think the beading on #3 is too overwhelming. The band of beads on the hip of #4 shortens you.

 

[supergirl10]

my vote 3 or 4

 

[NYCsparkle]

ok i''m going to give my honest opinion. you have a fantastic figure and can probably wear any dress and look great, but...

Dress 1: it looks like a high end nightgown in the pics

Dress 2: is a beautiful dress, but more for an island wedding or an informal wedding...good choice if you are

Dress 3: is pretty, but looks very heavy on your petite frame

Dress 4: the band is thick and below the band looks "unfinished" due to the lack of detail on the bottom

Hope that helps somewhat

 

[bee*]

Dress 1, followed by dress 2. I''m not sure about number 3 at all and number 4 shortens you too much. You have an amazing figure so I''d probably have another look around before you decide which one to go for.

 

[CJ2008]

I actually like #4 the best. I had to look at the pictures several times to see what everyone was saying about it making you look shorter. While I kind of "see" that, I think that type of neckline and waist is the most flattering on you. It gives you a waist, an hourglass figure. While the rest of the dresses look nice on you, and there's nothing wrong with them, I think they hide your body too much and make it look like you're trying to hide something (compared to a style like #4). ETA - I also think #4 brings your whole body more into balance/proportion - while I LOVE shoulders I think #1 and #2 place too much emphasis there and not enough anywhere else.

If I were you I would try a few more with the same type of neckline/waistline of #4 - but a more "flowy" lower half.

 

[ash313]

Dress 4!!!!

I think the flowy-ness of 1 and 2 don''t do much for your figure, 3 is GORGEOUS but I agree with the poster that says it seems a bit heavy since you''re so petite.

4 has some beautiful details, a super-flattering neckline, and clean, straight lines that make you look shapely and trim.

Love it!

 

[buttercup80]

I still love #1!

 

[Loves Vintage]

Hi CC,

I have to say I''m not loving any of these on you. I think you wanted to focus on a sweetheart neckline, right? You might still try necklines that are straight across, and then have it changed to a sweetheart. That''s what I did with my dress. Anyway, what about something like this Casablanca? It''s a similar shape to no. 4, but a bit more refined stylewise, I think --

 

[Loves Vintage]

Or, this? Different from the others, but . . . maybe?

 

[Courtneylub]

Date: 8/29/2008 10:38:24 AM
Author: Loves Vintage
Or, this? Different from the others, but . . . maybe?

Love Vintage, that dress took my breath away!!!!!! Can I go back a month and wear that instead?!!!

 

[PearlDahhhling]

I''m gonna vote for 3. I think they''re all beautiful, but I''ve never been a fan of dresses like 1 and 2 with the empire waist and then just flowing out from there rather than being fitted in the waist. I just feel like even if you have NO tummy issues, there is still potential for the dress to flow out in such a way as to not be super flattering. I ALWAYS look preggo in those types of dresses! I think 3 looks gorgeous on you! I love the beading and the sweetheart neckline and the train and think it''s absolutely lovely!

My other advice though would be to keep looking if you can''t pick one of these that you LOVE. I''ve been reading on here a lot lately about how brides had a bunch of dresses they liked, but none jumped out at them as "THE ONE" and then they randomly popped into a little bridal shop and found THE ONE! If none of these is shouting "PICK ME!" at you, then you may want to keep looking.

 

[pocahontas]

Date: 8/29/2008 2:33:26 AM
Author: akmiss
#1 and #3 are gorgeous!

Yep, I totally agree! They both look great on you

Number 2 is my least favorite and #4 is just okay imho.

 

[galvana]

THis is tough but im going to say either #1 or #2. ummmmmm its so close as they both look great on you, #2

 

[purrfectpear]

Date: 8/29/2008 11:29:35 AM
Author: galvana
THis is tough but im going to say either #1 or #2. ummmmmm its so close as they both look great on you, #2

The same for me. I love both 1 and 2.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

1 or 2 are by far the most flattering. Your waist looks very slim and I love the flowy fabric. Gorgeous dresses!

 

[dreaming of the day]

I am so sorry but I have to agree with NYCsparkle. I wasn''t really a fan of any of them on you. You can tell by the pictures that you have a beautiful figure, but I don''t think any of the dresses really show that. I would keep looking - but my favorite of the bunch is #2.

 

[marchswallowbird]

I agree with NYCSparkle and Dreaming of the Day. I think you can do better than any of these.

 

[geckodani]

I like #2 of those you posted. I concur that it''s not showing off your figure very well though.

 

[dragonfly411]

I still like #1 the best personally!

 

[aliciagirl]

Date: 8/29/2008 12:20:47 PM
Author: geckodani
I like #2 of those you posted. I concur that it''s not showing off your figure very well though.

I agree.

 

[modernsparkler]

i think of all of those #3 is the best

 

[doodle]

i still like 1 and 2 the best, and i still think you''re nutty worrying about flattery when you could wear a garbage bag and look fabulous. ugh, i''m so jealous!