PIP - Picked up my dress and i have doubts that I made the correct choice

EastSideBlonde · July 2012

Ok ladies my turn to freak out...
I picked up my dress from AA on Saturday –I tried it on and had once of the staff take some pictures – I was ok in the store but when I got home I looked at the pictures and think the dress looks horrible and unfaltering (one of the hottest days ever so pardon the hair)

<<--- yes this is with the spray tan lol I am that pale!

The good news is I was a size 22 when ordered, but did the no no and ordered a 20 and it fits & zips – Burt I am so unhappy with how it poofs at my true waist and I keep telling myself it is cause I need the ball gown slip…. I am not sure if I need to add a sash or something to drop the waist I think the larger size (tried a 24or 26) fell lower on my body….

Here is a pic from march with the slip and the larger size on a slightly larger me

Also my mom keeps telling me to convert it to a corset back… I had wanted one but now i am not sure if it is worth it or if it would look funny because of how high the waist it – I found a back of a diff dress that I think might work… thoughts??? Should i just try and find a new dress before I spend all this money on alterations

QueerFemme · July 2012

it's GORGEOUS !! I would not convert it to a corset. Not with how high the poofyness comes up in the back.

I'm sure the larger size did fall lower on your body, but I really don't think you have anything to worry about. If you want to add some color or detail with a sash, I don't think that's a bad idea. But, I think you look beautiful.

QueerFemme · July 2012

PS. Get the big ballgown slip. Put on a corset bra/waist cincher underneath... it will pull your waist in some... and they might be able to take in a little bit around your waist.. if that's the part you are worried about.

timsflower81 · July 2012

I don't think that small of a corset is going to make a bit of difference how you feel about the dress. The dress is very beautiful but seems to cut you off in a weird place... I think adding a sash with some oomph to it like: http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.259687678.jpg would make it flow better. Also if you are self-conscious - what about adding some spanx underneath that might pull you in a little more. I had my AA gown converted to a corset but it was because the dress didn't fit when it came in - but mine isn't a ballgown like yours. I think the amount of money you will pay for a corset change is not going to be worth it to you. Hope this helps.

Edit: also - when you have it altered - you can ask for it to be let out a bit in the back so it lays better. I had this done and it did wonders!

katiebean1 · July 2012

I think the dress looks gorgeous! I think the slip makes all the difference and that may be why you don't like it in the most recent pictues. Also, a corset will help too.

EastSideBlonde · July 2012

Thanks Ladies - I think i am freaking cause i got the best feeling softest dress vs the fancier blinged out one i thought might scratch under my arms

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[QUOTE] <a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.259687678.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.259687678.jpg</a> would make it flow better.Posted by timsflower81[/QUOTE]
Do you have the link to that sellers store - that is almost exactly the style i had in mind!

timsflower81 · July 2012

It was from a classified ad on weddingbee which I followed from google images - I just followed the link to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/yanethandco I dont see that exact one listed but they can probably duplicate the one you like.

kaceymarie · July 2012

i think you look beautiful! the slip makes it look so much better too.

anglyn · July 2012

I love the dress. You look great in it and I love it the back. I would not do a corset.

Jlp818 · July 2012

Love the dress. I agree that maybe you should have the puff slip under it but regardless you look FAB!

cinderellasjc · July 2012

You look amazing!! I would go with a slip, but I wouldn't go with a corset.

EastSideBlonde · July 2012

Thank you all

I was getting the slip no matter what but i think i will hold off on the corset... it is amazing all the crazy thoughts that go threw your head as you stair at a picture! i was about to run to the last chance sample store and see if they had anything

now i am just gonna chill and give it some time

QueerFemme · July 2012

I totally understand. My dress came in ridiculously early.... and left me with entirely too much time to worry. I went dress shopping 3 more times and bought another dress at a sample sale. I ended up selling the second dress I bought.

Just breathe... go back and try it back on with the slip in a week or so.

dreambydaylight · July 2012

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[QUOTE]Ok ladies my turn to freak out... I picked up my dress from AA on Saturday –I tried it on and had once of the staff take some pictures – I was ok in the store but when I got home I looked at the pictures and think the dress looks horrible and unfaltering (one of the hottest days ever so pardon the hair) <<--- yes this is with the spray tan lol I am that pale! The good news is I was a size 22 when ordered, but did the no no and ordered a 20 and it fits & zips – Burt I am so unhappy with how it poofs at my true waist and I keep telling myself it is cause I need the ball gown slip…. I am not sure if I need to add a sash or something to drop the waist I think the larger size (tried a 24or 26) fell lower on my body…. Here is a pic from march with the slip and the larger size on a slightly larger me Also my mom keeps telling me to convert it to a corset back… I had wanted one but now i am not sure if it is worth it or if it would look funny because of how high the waist it – I found a back of a diff dress that I think might work… thoughts??? Should i just try and find a new dress before I spend all this money on alterations
Posted by EastSideBlonde[/QUOTE]
I think you look beautiful in it exactly the way that it is now! :D

EastSideBlonde · July 2012

thank you

NOLAbridealmost · September 2012

Are you kidding? The dress makes your waist look TINY! I love it. I love, love, love it.

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