I am looking for bridesmaid dresses for my wedding. I have realy enjoyed the look of having the bridesmaids dressed similar, but not all the same. I am into knee-length (ish, but flexible) and have enjoyed many dresses in chiffon. I am also looking at having them in a blue. I am wondering if anyone knows a designer who sells one style dress with a choice of multiple strap options (strapless, thin straps, thinck straps, halter, one soldier, ect.), Does anyone have an idea of where I should look?
Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you in advance!
Re: Bridesmaid Dresses
[QUOTE]I am looking for bridesmaid dresses for my wedding. I have realy enjoyed the look of having the bridesmaids dressed similar, but not all the same. I am into knee-length (ish, but flexible) and have enjoyed many dresses in chiffon. I am also looking at having them in a blue. I am wondering if anyone knows a designer who sells one style dress with a choice of multiple strap options (strapless, thin straps, thinck straps, halter, one soldier, ect.), Does anyone have an idea of where I should look? Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you in advance!
Posted by DancingDuck[/QUOTE]
I think you've probably either seen DB's dresses and you just didn't notice they were different in more ways than the straps or you've seen strapless dresses that girls have gotten straps sewn into. A dress can't really be different in JUST the straps; a halter and a strapless have totally different necklines and support needs. Not to say someone could take a strapless dress and sew a halter-like strap onto it, but it's not really the same thing.
I'd take a look at David's online - if you narrow it to knee length and chiffon you can probably find a handful of dresses with different necklines that have more or less the same shape for the rest of the dress. They also have a separates collection where you can literally put all the girls in the same skirt and have them pick the top. Like PP said, though - if you're willing to have different styles you shouldn't then force them to do one thing or another: give the choices and let them pick freely; even if it means all or all but one are in the same.
Nice thing is that they are an authorized dealer for all the dresses they sell - they are not some knockoff site where the dresses are made in China.
Still, they are super cute!
Just a head's up, those convertible dresses are typically horribly unflattering on anyone that isn't a size 2.
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
I hear what you are saying, and I'm telling you, in the past year, there have been dozens of brides on the attire & accessories page and on the plus size page that have complained about how horrible these dresses were, even with the bandeau. The fabric is usually very thin and isn't very forgiving for bumps and lumps, and even with the bandeau, they aren't very flattering for anyone busty. they look like a uniboob. If you like them, well good for you. But, given the number of posters that have complained, I generally think these are a bad idea
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
http://www.jasminebridal.com/ugC_Product_Detail.asp?hidP_kind=Bridesmaids&hidP_style=B2
They run about $175. There are quite a few styles that have a similar bodice/skirt but different straps. We were allowed to choose any dress style and we all ended up with the exact same cut, except some girls had one strap, some were strapless, some had an extra flower, etc.
And please say no to the Two Burds dresses. If you have the smallest bump or lump or aren't wearing two layers of spans they are extremely unforgiving. And I'm a size 8, I am too embarrassed to wear them.
Another vote for the Two Birds dresses are awful in everyway. They are flattering on NO ONE. And the bandeau does nothing for support. They show every lump and bump.
Look into Amsale if you want Chiffon dresses, they are a variety of styles.
@knotjackie and @knotporscha
Catherine&88 is a vendor. She is constantly advertising for aniia.com occasionally, she will post a generic reply to post to try to hide the fact that she is a vendor, but the majority of her posts sneak in that website somewhere.
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
I was getting annoyed the convertible dress doesn't come in a color that would fit my party, so I am more than happy to pass on it after hearing such difficult reviews on the convertible style.
I think I have found a really nice David's bridal gown, and once I have a chance to see it in person I will probably pick it.
Thanks again for all the input and help. It is easier to do this planning with the internet at your fingertips. I am not sure how people planned before then.