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Corset bodice (with visible boning) dresses?

sylvielicioussylvielicious member
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in Minnesota-Minneapolis and St. Paul
I am looking for a dress with a lace up corset bodice with visible boning, and am wondering if anyone in the area has tried on a dress like that?  Here are some examples:

I tried on this dress at David's Bridal, but I think the bodice has too much beading on top, and I don't like the appliques on the skirt:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Corset-Pick-up-with-Beaded-Lace-Appliques-V9263

This is the dress I LOVE - of course from a 2008 collection (nevermind the model's hair):
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/justin-alexander--style-8239

Also I am hoping to spend $700 or less, before alterations.  Thanks!
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Re: Corset bodice (with visible boning) dresses?

  • bemidji21bemidji21 member
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    edited December 2011
    I don't have any helpful suggestions, but that second dress is incredible!
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  • leggwilliamsleggwilliams
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    edited December 2011
    I agree, that second dress is very pretty! Have you tried searching for it on the Trash to Treasure board or oncewed.com or preownedweddingdresses.com?
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  • sylvielicioussylvielicious member
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    edited December 2011
    Well, I googled the style number and there is ONE out there that was for sale over a year ago, but it's too small for me anyway.  I'm kind of at a loss on what else I can do about that particular dress, except look at getting a custom dress but I've heard those can get pretty expensive.  It seems the style isn't all that popular.
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  • annieb627annieb627
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    edited December 2011
    You can get the back of most dresses altered to have the lace up corset back if that's what you want.  I got this one and had the back altered so that it laces up.  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Draped-Satin-Bodice-with-Beaded-Embroidered-Detail-CT314_Bridal-Gowns-Features-Designer-Gowns-Oleg-Cassini

    The boning isn't visible in the front, but it definitely has it.
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  • sylvielicioussylvielicious member
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    edited December 2011
    I want it to lace up in the back too, but it's really the boning that I love.  It's the fact that you can see the lines on the bodice.
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  • leggwilliamsleggwilliams
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    edited December 2011
    I'd try on the Attire and Accessories board, too, if you haven't already. Those ladies are amazing at finding dresses and they might have some good suggestions for designers to check out
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  • josh0301josh0301 member
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    edited December 2011
    I tried on a dress with visable boning at the Wedding Chapel in Crystal. Wasnt exactly like your picture. It had a lot of pick ups on the bottom. I really dont remember the price though either. It was a beautiful dress though, my second choice. Good luck!
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