Opinions on dress options

jeffandjazzgetmarried · February 2013

Hi ladies - I am one of those brides that has ended up with two dress options. I am wondering if a) one of these is more flattering than the other and b) whether I should wear one the whole time or one to the ceremony and one to the reception.

I have asked friends (I'm moved out of town and don't have anyone close by) via photo's but am getting mixed reviews. Some like #1 and Some #2 - but I know my fellow knotties will help

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TheVirginians · February 2013

I wish the first picture showed the front of dress one better, as I really can't see the silhouette as well as I can in the first picture of dress two. Dress two is very flattering from the front and back, while dress one's back photo is flattering as well. Nice you have two pretty dresses from which to choose. Let the one that speaks to you the most be the one dress you wear to the ceremony and to the reception.

monkeysip · February 2013

I personally like the first one better, but that's just more my style. Both are lovely though.

Also, I wouldn't wear two dresses like that. If I were to change dresses at my reception, it would be to put on one that was shorter, easier to dance in, etc.

Whichever you choose, I'd return/sell the other one.

JennaMichelle88 · February 2013

I prefer #2. It makes you look great!

jeffandjazzgetmarried · February 2013

Ladies I will be selling both dresses

Thanks for the opinions so far

mlg78 · February 2013

Definitely 1!

jeffandjazzgetmarried · February 2013

Here is another photo of the front of the first dress

TheVirginians · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_opinions-on-dress-options?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:15Discussion:016ab091-53f5-4365-8c4f-91561d697866Post:2375639d-eb1c-4fab-a796-13e501987e1b">Re: Opinions on dress options</a>:
[QUOTE]Here is another photo of the front of the first dress
Posted by jeffandjazzgetmarried[/QUOTE]

Dress two

QueerFemme · February 2013

I like dress #2. So, are you selling both dresses and buying a 3rd?

jeffandjazzgetmarried · February 2013

hahaha - no I mean after the wedding I won't be keeping either dress.

Personally I think #1 is beautiful but makes me look squatty - and since I'm curvy it doesn't help my curves look better. I think #2 is super revealing of my curves and quite the opposite. I never wear clothes like that so its hard for me to see but I think its a bit more flattering.

itzMS · February 2013

I like # two. I can't tell how old you are from the pictures, but #2 is a much more classic and elegant look.

I could picture the first dress on a really young bride (in age or spirit) though.

Depends on your personality

csweaney · February 2013

I think number two is much more flattering to your shape. It really accentuates your figure.

csweaney · February 2013

I think number two is much more flattering to your shape. It really accentuates your figure.

Peavy · February 2013

Number two is very va-va-voom on you. I think it's more flattering on you than #1.

JoeAnne2013 · February 2013

Two. The butt of the one makes it looks like your pooping out ruffles.

icefog34 · February 2013

Another vote for dress #2

jeffandjazzgetmarried · February 2013

Thanks ladies. I love this because you are all so honest

My intuition is with dress #2. Plus my wedding planner voted for that one and I trust her a lot! THANKS LADIES

beautifulmama28 · February 2013

i love the 2nd one, that cut is so flattering on you...and I personally tried on a similar style at a local bridal salon and loved it but it was way out of my price range

so I say 2