I am "new" here (I used to hang out here 10+ years ago when I was planning my first wedding). I wound up eloping last time and bought a dress off the rack so this is my first real experience shopping for a gown in bridal shops.
This time around I'm having a ceremony and a large-ish formal reception at a hall. (My SO has never been married and wants the whole white wedding).
I have a fairly good idea of what kind of dress I'm looking for, but I've been to 3 bridal shops so far and I'm not seeing what I am envisioning. I know David's bridal has a few very plain dresses, I think I tried them all on. One was ok, but it was strapless, which I don't love on me.
I am looking for a plain, no beading, no lace, no ruching/ rhinestones or trim of any kind dress, with straps. I am looking for something a bit structured/ tailored, so not really a flimsy sheath. I saw a few dresses I liked on Jcrew.com, but nothing in my size.
Does anyone have any shopping recommendations or know of a designer that makes plain/ tailored looking dresses?
Sorry if this got long winded!