Dress opinions..?

cnf2013

I'm feeling tired and over dress shopping. I've gone to five places and probably tried on like 60-70 dresses and I still didn't buy anything today after three more stores. It's really frustrating.

I'm stuck on two dresses I guess, at this point. The one I've envisioned since the day I saw it seven months ago. Because I saw it so far before ever trying things on, it's what I've always pictured myself in. I'm having a really hard time getting over imagining myself in that dress. I showed FMIL all the pictures of the dresses I tried on today and she still loved it. It's  this Maggie dress:
*Ignore my super tired eyes- I didn't sleep well last night and it shows*




The other dress I really liked. I guess I'm just having a hard time not envisioning the Maggie dress because I've been hung up on it for so long. 


   


The other dress also laces up, but it was too big and was clipped, so I didn't get a picture of it.

I'm really stuck and struggling to make a decision. I'm usually pretty decisive, so I'm really uneasy about my inability to just say yes to either. If I get the New York Bride (second) dress, it's in my budget and I can order one and they offer hem to hallow sizing. If I get the Maggie dress I'll have to buy the sample to get it in my price range. 

Opinions? Preferences? I'm really confused about what to do. My mom really wants me to decide this week so we can order it next weekend when I'm in town for my triathlon.

QueerFemme

Honestly, I am not going to vote because they are both beautiful dresses and very different.  It depends on what you want.    I think I like the Maggie better, but that's just because I like the layers of the bottom. But, in general, I like dropped waist better than mermaid styles, so that has me leaning towards the second dress. 

Which "felt" better on you?

sbradke

I like the skirt and the beading on the Maggie dress a lot better. I think it's more flattering on you also.

cnf2013

I'm not really one hundred percent on which one felt better on me. I plan on trying both back on next weekend after I can sleep on it for a while. I love the skirt of the Maggie dress and really wanted ruffles. But I do prefer the dropped waist of the NYB dress more versus the trumpet cut. I'm pretty self conscious of the fact that I'm bottom heavy. My view is kind of skewed. I saw the Maggie dress at a bridal expo back in January and have been dying to try it on since. Since I went seven months thinking about how much I loved it, it's made liking other things difficult. I don't want to pick it just because I've been thinking about it for months prior to ever trying on dresses. I was really surprised by how much I loved the NYB dress when I put it on. I almost didn't want to try it because I didn't think I'd like a tulle skirt. To get the Maggie dress in my price range I'll have to buy the sample and the alterations will probably bust my budget. I'd need the train removed, the whole thing hemmed and taken in. 

My plan is to sleep on it this week and go back next weekend and try to make the decision. I appreciate everyone's in put though!

QueerFemme

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[QUOTE]I'm not really one hundred percent on which one felt better on me. I plan on trying both back on next weekend after I can sleep on it for a while. I love the skirt of the Maggie dress and really wanted ruffles. But I do prefer the dropped waist of the NYB dress more versus the trumpet cut. I'm pretty self conscious of the fact that I'm bottom heavy. My view is kind of skewed. I saw the Maggie dress at a bridal expo back in January and have been dying to try it on since. Since I went seven months thinking about how much I loved it, it's made liking other things difficult. I don't want to pick it just because I've been thinking about it for months prior to ever trying on dresses. I was really surprised by how much I loved the NYB dress when I put it on. I almost didn't want to try it because I didn't think I'd like a tulle skirt. To get the Maggie dress in my price range I'll have to buy the sample and the alterations will probably bust my budget. I'd need the train removed, the whole thing hemmed and taken in.  My plan is to sleep on it this week and go back next weekend and try to make the decision. I appreciate everyone's in put though!
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Have you thought about trying to find the Maggie used in a size closer to yours?

JoanE2012

I prefer the first dress.  That said, have you tried on other styles of dresses?  Even ones you don't think you'll like?  If not, I highly recommend....your dress could be one that you're not even envisioning!

achiduck

I find the first one much more flattering and it just looks like a higher quality than the other dress.

cnf2013

I have tried on just about every style of dress at this point. And I did try to find the Maggie dress used, but it's a new 2012 dress and there aren't any used ones out there. I first saw the Maggie dress at an expo back in January and knowing I wasn't going to shop until July I didn't look at dresses until about a week before my first appointment. But I had all that time to think about the dress, so I guess I'm trying to decide if I have that dress on an imaginary pedestal at this point. Thank you for your all input. It's very much appreciated.

angelsong21

I like the Maggie Dress a lot better.  The horizontal beading at the bottom of the second dress goes across a wider area of the body (on all of us, not just you!) and to me, that accentuates that instead of drawing attention elsewhere. It also seems to cut the body in half and instead of elongating the body, it makes a person appear shorter.  I think both dresses are beautiful, but the beading in #2 led me to choose #1.

daubachsgirl23

I agree with PP, I think the first dress is much more flattering on you.

QueerFemme

There are a couple of Mori Lee gowns in the "Blu" collection that you should look at. They are VERY similar to the Maggie dress, and Mori Lee tends to be quite a bit cheaper than Maggie.  You might just want to cruise the Mori Lee website.  If you find one you like, call salons and find out who has that style.    I have a Mori Lee, and it was about $600.00 cheaper than the comparable Maggie I was looking at. 

cnf2013

I will defintiely look into Mori Lee, thanks for the head up on that!

kks4471

Dress #1 looks amazing on you!

JoanE2012

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[QUOTE]I like the Maggie Dress a lot better.  <strong>The horizontal beading at the bottom of the second dress goes across a wider area of the body (on all of us, not just you!) and to me, that accentuates that instead of drawing attention elsewhere</strong>. It also seems to cut the body in half and instead of elongating the body, it makes a person appear shorter.  I think both dresses are beautiful, but the beading in #2 led me to choose #1.
Posted by angelsong21[/QUOTE]

Totally agree.  And did you notice the beading on the 1st dress is focused more in the middle of the dress....the smallest part of your waist!  That's what you want others to be drawn to.  :)   Definitely number 1!

Sassenach1743

I agree with previous posters, the Maggie dress is much more flattering on your figure. However, if you say this dress will put you over budget then you need to keep looking for something that is within your budget. I would not settle for a sample that needs to be altered so severely, because the cost of the alterations will still have you over budget. You're better off ordering it new at that rate... 

I know it's hard to break free from a vision that you have been set on for so many months, but if you really can't buy that dress comfortably then don't. You will only be stressed out about it and then suffer the buyer's remorse, or you might have to sacrifice another part of your wedding to make up for the extra cost of the dress.

Your best bet is to continue looking and only try dresses that are within your price point. Your dress is out there, I promise. And I bet that it's not what you think it is either... mine wasn't and I couldn't be happier with what I've chosen. But, I never would have found it if I didn't try something I didn't know I'd like.

Hope this helps & Good Luck!

JoeAnne2013

Really hate the detailing on the second gown, it looks like you are pooping out beads.

JennLax

To add on to cmg's suggestion:

http://www.morilee.com/Bridals/bridal/1856

http://www.morilee.com/Bridals/bridal/1864

teenie1031

I like the first one! I wanted a tulle dress but after seeing pictures of myself in them I tended to think they looked a little cheap. Trust me I feel for you...I went to 10 dress shops and tried on about 80 dresses! I ended up going over budget but it was worth it...IF your not totally happy don't give up!!! keep looking! youll find it and youll know!