BM colors-bari jay, dusty rose vs petal pink

pcillastar

I really like the chiffon BM dress number 643 by Bari Jay:

http://barijay.com/style.php?coll=barijay&showid=670

but am trying to decide between petal pink or dusty rose.  I was curious if anyone has used or is going to use a chiffon dress from Bari Jay in either color and if I could see a pic?

A few of my BMs have fair skin and are a little concerned about the petal pink being too light.  I was able to see a dress in petal pink at the bridal shop but none in dusty rose so I was hoping to compare the 2. 

 

I wanted to have the belt and flower in brown and the dress in pink...so I originally was going to pick the dusty rose based on the color swatch but I've heard from several ppl the dress might end up darker, so I'm a bit undecided.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

pcillastar

oh and i forgot to mention that it's a spring wedding! 

Huskerfanz

Why would it matter if the dress came in a little darker?  If the BMs are more comfortable with a darker shade, I think you should go with the darker shade.

bablingbrooke

Here's a radical thought: have the BMs try the colors on and see what looks best.  I completely changed my wedding colors after seeing the color I'd initially picked out looked AWFUL on the BMs, so we found a new color that looked amazing.  A general rule of thumb for people with fair skin (like yours truly) is the darker the better (i.e. no pastels).

And if a couple dresses come in darker, ask yourself: what is the worst thing that could possibly happen?  

aerinpegadrak

I would default to the darker color, more than likely it will be more flattering on everyone.  (But let everyone try it on first.)  And if it isn't exactly the same shade as your napkins or the ribbon on your invitations or whatever, who cares?  You're the only person in the entire world that would notice, and that's in the unlikely event that you even notice at all.

gottahavashorti

The dusty rose will work better for them, and probably even better if it turns out darker than expected.  I think brown dresses with dusty rose for the sash and bouquets would also be pretty if pink is a color that's hard to wear for them.

banana468

Personally, I'd shop with the BMs to see what looks best on them.  When you pick a dress that isn't in a neutral, you really want to make sure that it's in a color that flatters.

Otherwise, I'd go with a dress in a neutral with a pink sash.

trix1223

Go to a salon that carried Bari Jay and let the girls try on a dress in both colors.  It doesn't matter if it's THE dress.  You're looking for color choice here, not style.  Then you'll know.

IMO, I'd like the dusty rose better, but I prefer more vibrant colors to pastels.  Perhaps because I'm very fair skinned and blonde, and pale colors make me disappear.

aerinpegadrak

So call around to the local bridal salons until you can find one that has any dusty rose dresses in stock, if you want to see it in person before you buy.  If the darker pink still isn't flattering, then you could do the brown dress with a pink sash.

aerinpegadrak

Actually, looking at the website, I would definitely say no to petal pink, it's WAY too pale and will look really bad on anyone with fair skin or a warm skin tone.  If I were you, I'd do either the dusty rose or the chanel.  (As a fair-skinned person myself, I'd lean toward the chanel, because even the dusty rose would probably wash me out.)

mpeake1

Hi! I'm considering these two colors as well. What did u end up picking? Do u have any pictures? Thanks!