About to put down a deposit. Thoughts on my choice?

Re: About to put down a deposit. Thoughts on my choice?

• mlynn1223

  

  February 2012

  It is very pretty!  I am short and petite as well (5'1") and tried on a dress with the same length train.  When they bustled it I almost fell backwards it was so heavy.  I found a dress I liked much better so did not purchase it but that was a major concern for me when shopping.  I do not think it made me look shorter though.  Plus, if you are concerned about that you can always buy taller shoes for the ceremony and purchase some little slippers for when it is time for dancing.  

  

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• Elle1036 member

  

  February 2012

  Since you asked for our opinions, I'll be honest.
  
  That's an older style dress, and it looks dated to me.  I'm not a fan.  Regardless, you should wear it if you love it.
  
  I wouldn't worry too much about it making you look short.  It'll be hemmed the right lenght, and a-line dresses flatter pretty much everyone.

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• ShakeUpTampa member

  

  February 2012

  I thought this one was discontinued (I used to work at AA)....If you love it, go for it. All their dreses are cut for 5'9 however if you don't want to lose ALL that empbroidery opt to pay $50 extra and have it shortened at the factory by 3in...you will steal need some heels and might lose some in the hem line but not all.

  Nichole Tampa, FL

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• pgcp member

  

  February 2012

  I'll be honest, I don't like it.  There is nothing about it that says Victorian.  I'd keep looking and avoid anything that is high contrast like that.
  
  I think these would be much better suited to a Victorian theme
  
  http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=af284e07-dbf8-4f0e-84bf-6b1904095e4b&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=1&colorId1=
  
  http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=b864305c-3857-4765-a10e-8b971018aeb1&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=0&colorId1=

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• COlson0812

  

  February 2012

  I'll be honest too - I don't like this dress. It's just not my taste. But if you tried it on and loved it..go for it!

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• Sydney91 member

  

  February 2012

  I researched Victorian wear on the internet and in the university library, then consulted my history professor that is obsessed with everything Victorian/British to okay my choice for the dress. He said it works for the subtle Victorian elements we want. Yes, lace was a part of the Victorian era (lace is more popular during the Edwardian era), but embroidery and flowers were also popular in this time period and the train is covered with tiny beaded flowers. My prof mentioned the lack of sleeves, then continued to say that evening Victorian dresses often had straps that draped off the shoulder and sometimes, though rarely, did not have straps or sleeves at all.

  
  

  I agree it's not completely Victorian, which is why there are only subtle hints of the Victorian era planned. Both my fiance and I are history majors, so accuracy has been very important to us. I'm loving the honest opinions. They're why I am asking you ladies.

  

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• Elle1036 member

  

  February 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_put-down-deposit-thoughts-choice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:2611014a-cac3-41db-aa87-b6fe4a8ce458Post:4180f647-662d-442b-a432-67ac62d822cf">Re: About to put down a deposit. Thoughts on my choice?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I researched Victorian wear on the internet and in the university library, then consulted my history professor that is obsessed with everything Victorian/British to okay my choice for the dress. He said it works for the subtle Victorian elements we want. Yes, lace was a part of the Victorian era (lace is more popular during the Edwardian era), but embroidery and flowers were also popular in this time period and the train is covered with tiny beaded flowers. My prof mentioned the lack of sleeves, then continued to say that evening Victorian dresses often had straps that draped off the shoulder and sometimes, though rarely, did not have straps or sleeves at all. I agree it's not completely Victorian, which is why there are only subtle hints of the Victorian era planned. Both my fiance and I are history majors, so accuracy has been very important to us. I'm loving the honest opinions. They're why I am asking you ladies.
  Posted by Sydney91[/QUOTE]
  
  You don't have to justify your choice for us.  If you love the dress and feel good in it, you should absolutely wear it.
  
  But don't use your theme as an excuse for your dress choice.  As a PP showed you with links to those other two dresses, there are plenty of options out there for incorporating your theme with a dress that's not out of style (yet).  To me, that dress doesn't say "Victorian".  It just says "2003".
  
  Again, though, you should wear it if you love it.  It's not my place to make you feel bad about your choice.

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• Sydney91 member

  

  February 2012 edited February 2012

  How am I using my theme as an excuse for my dress choice? Just curious. I was simply clarifying popular Victorian fashion. I agree the dress is out of style, but I just can't get on board with the 2012 lines with the ruffles and the lack of modesty. Thank you to everyone for your posts. I am definitely ordering this dress. 

  

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• [Deleted User] member

  

  February 2012

  I will be honest I do not like it. But if you love the way it looks and love the way you feel in it then go for it! Everyone has different styles! 

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• trixie549

  

  February 2012

  Honestly, I really don't like it, especially since you said you have a larger bust. I think the colored band at the top could look very uflattering on a large-chested bride (just my opinion). And I agree with PP who said it looks dated (circa 2003 - not Victorian at all).

  

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• kekr0202 member

  

  February 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_put-down-deposit-thoughts-choice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:2611014a-cac3-41db-aa87-b6fe4a8ce458Post:50a4e235-fd2e-4335-beda-7598bba9b56f">Re: About to put down a deposit. Thoughts on my choice?</a>:
  [QUOTE]Honestly, I really don't like it, especially since you said you have a larger bust. <strong>I think the colored band at the top could look very uflattering on a large-chested bride</strong> (just my opinion). And I agree with PP who said it looks dated (circa 2003 - not Victorian at all).
  Posted by trixie549[/QUOTE]
  
  This is exactly what I was thinking.  While I love the idea of a pop of color in a wedding gown, I am not a fan of a straight band across the top of this dress, espeically when you are large busted (um, btw, jealous!  :)  ).  One of my cringe moments is seeing large busted brides in certain strapless dresses.  Some can pull it off depending on the cut but some have, what I call arm pit muffin top and the band of color draws even more attention to this area.
  
  If you feel that the top is flattering and you love it, buy it, but beware the arm pit muffin top!  ::begin dramtic music::

  

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• Sydney91 member

  

  February 2012

  I'll watch for it! I'm getting the pop of colour to separate my ghastly pale skin from the ivory. My grad dress was strapless and was still flattering at the top. Since I've only gone up a cup size since then, I think I should be fine. I definitely saw that arm pit muffin top on a few girls at grad (sorry girls I'm twenty - high school is a recent memory and therefore the basis of my ideas most of the time). They were the heavier-set girls though and I'm skin and bones (I think I'm one of the very few brides trying to put on weight).

  

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