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Bridal Party Dresses

mrshumpmrshump
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Hey lovely ladies, 

So I am having a relatively formal summer wedding. It is somewhat casual because the guys will be wearing tailored suits. But my gown is ivory satin and it is a ballgown. I have found a dress that i love for the bridesmaids. It is the Dessy twist wrap dress. It is convertible and comes in my color. my only concern is that a jersey matte material screams really casual. what do you all think?




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  • AutumnFairAutumnFair member
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    edited December 2011
    I have a convertible dress and LOVE it! I've worn it to a number of weddings and still get compliments on how awesome and versatile it is. I can't remember but I think someone else has them in a different (non jersey fabric) but really it's a great  because you can make it more or less dressy depending on the way you style it.
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  • bablingbrookebablingbrooke member
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    edited December 2011
    I think it's really cute, and can easily go from formal to informal.
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    Have they tried them on yet?  Honestly, I've pretty much only heard bad reviews of convertible dresses from anyone over an A-cup.  I wouldn't commit to any dress without seeing it on every one of the girls, especially a dress that provides no support or structure.
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  • ekilzer1ekilzer1 member
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    edited December 2011
    Also take into account that unless ALL of your bridesmaids are rail thin- Knit really isn't the most flattering fabric.. it clings to everything, so if you have even one bridesmaid who is curvy she may not be comfortable in the dress.

    All of my bridesmaids LOVED the look of this dress, and the minute I mentioned the fabric they all shot it down (which is what I expected they would do... 3 of the 4 are all less than a year post-baby). 

    The material will really clash with your dress as well. I just went out with a few bridesmaids last week to try on their dresses and I didn't realize what a difference it makes until our consultant put one of them in a satin dress and one of them in a chiffon dress and had them stand next to a taffeta wedding gown (which is what my gown is made of).... makes a HUGE HUGE difference. 
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  • mrshumpmrshump
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    edited December 2011
    very helpful advice ladies. thanks
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  • tha411huntha411hun member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi, i am also considering the convertible dress.  Has anyone found any affordable long ones?  The ones i've come across are between 150-300. I mean the fabric itself doesnt cost THAT much. Anyway, any help would be appreciated.  Thanks
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