Dress confusion!

CrazyCatBride · January 2014

I went to the dreaded David's Bridal to look for a dress since I am on a tight budget. I found 2 dresses that I love, but I think I love one more! The problem is that one has a corset back and one does not. Obviously the corseted dress is more flattering even though they are very similar. I know than I can put a corset in the other dress, but I wonder if I will have the same effect. I am so confused. Also my wedding is rustic and one is a bit more fitting (non-corseted). Here are the dresses
Non-corseted:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Mermaid-Gown-with-Bow-Detail-9V3204_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Size-Plus-Sizes
Corseted:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Sweetheart-Trumpet-Wedding-Gown-9V3476_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Size-Plus-Sizes

Is is possible that with a corset the non-corseted dress will fit about the same? I'm so confused about what to do! Thanks!

hlvonb · January 2014

Try the non corset one with a corset and see how you like it. DB let my sister bring in her corset when trying on dresses

KytchynWitche · January 2014

I agree with @hlvonb

Try the non-corseted dress with a corset, if at all possible.

FWIW, I think the non-corseted dress is pretty, and I feel like the ruching on it will be more flattering than the beading on the corseted dress.

Dignity100 · January 2014

I'm between 2 dresses at DB too - same scenario (one corseted and the other not) and I really want a corset. The consultant I was working with was able to have one of the seamstress look at the dress and show me how it would fit with the corset and also showed me the different bustle options for each dress. I'm pretty sure I know what dress I want of the two, but there's a bridal show this weekend, so I want to look at the Spring styles coming out before I make up my mind.

[Deleted User] · January 2014

I bought my dress at DB and had it converted from a zipper to corest and loved how it turned out. They did a great job and you would never know it wasn't originally a corset back. This it the dress I got (I did get a plus size dress) and what it looked like after I had it converted to a corset back. Hope this helps.

Dignity100 · January 2014

@Erikan73 - That's one of the dresses I'm considering (but changing it to a corset back)!

[Deleted User] · January 2014

@Dignity100 - my dress is a size 20 and I'm selling it. If you are interested let me know.

CrazyCatBride · January 2014

Erikan73, thanks! The dress looks great, so I am more confident about that option now! Dignity100, it is so hard to pick when you can't see the actual finished product. I considered trying another store, but I am not sure what I would find for $800 or less?

I will go back and ask them to show me what the dress would look like with the corset and maybe bring one, if I can find an cheap one.

Urbaneca, both dresses have some ruching, but the non-corseted has more. I actually look thinner in the beaded, but I think it's due to corset and size. Thanks though. The bow is the one I want, but I want to feel body confident.

silver0319 · January 2014

@CrazyCatBride, you might have some luck going to a bridal shop that carries plus size lines. I found my dress for $999, but tried on sample they were selling for $450.

CrazyCatBride · January 2014

Silver0319, thanks for the tip! I was scared to go and have them say not only am I too fat to try gowns on, but I'm too broke also. I will email a few and see.Thanks!

QueerFemme · January 2014

CrazyCatBride said:

Silver0319, thanks for the tip! I was scared to go and have them say not only am I too fat to try gowns on, but I'm too broke also. I will email a few and see.Thanks!

Try Alfred Angelo signature stores or stores that carry Mori Lee's julietta line. for $800, your options will be limited, but both of those designers have gowns in that price range.

CrazyCatBride · January 2014

Thanks Queerfemme! I do love the Julietta line, just haven't found anyone nearby that carries it yet and also didn't think I could afford any of it. I do have an AA signature store nearby. That's not a bad idea.

silver0319 · January 2014

Check out the links below. BestBridalPrices.com is a real brick and mortar store out of Illinois, but they have prices listed on their website. You could always order your dress from there or RKBridal in NYC if they have better prices than the bridal shop you end up at. Plus sized gowns: http://www.bestbridalprices.com/plus-size-dresses-plus-size-wedding-dresses-c997 Julietta gowns: http://www.bestbridalprices.com/wedding-dresses-mori-lee-wedding-dresses-c-42.html?keyword=Julietta

[Deleted User] · January 2014

I ordered my dress and it has a corset back, I may change mine to a zipper. I would say to do what you like the best, either will work well with your theme.

QueerFemme · January 2014

CrazyCatBride said:

Thanks Queerfemme! I do love the Julietta line, just haven't found anyone nearby that carries it yet and also didn't think I could afford any of it. I do have an AA signature store nearby. That's not a bad idea.

You might be surprised...

http://www.bestbridalprices.com/mori-lee-julietta-wedding-dresses-style-3053-p51915

Edit - I see that someone else already posted BBP website. My bad !

QueerFemme · January 2014

PS - I was going to change a davids bridal dress from zipper to corset, and they were going to charge $150.00 to do that. So, keep that in mind when you are pricing things out.

QueerFemme · January 2014

PSS - If you find a dream dress that is out of your budget, consider buying it pre-owned from tradesy.com

I don't know what size you are, but here are some examples of pricing you can expect for plus size Juliettas

http://www.tradesy.com/weddings/wedding-dresses/mori-lee-wedding-dress-296862

http://www.tradesy.com/weddings/wedding-dresses/mori-lee-3121-juliette-wedding-dress-270137

http://www.tradesy.com/weddings/wedding-dresses/mori-lee-3071-strapless-wedding-dress-45249

http://www.tradesy.com/weddings/wedding-dresses/mori-lee-julietta-3108-wedding-dress-43937

CrazyCatBride · January 2014

Great tips, thanks!! Tradesy may work if I can find a tall bride or unused gown. Great ideas. I feel better that I have options. Now maybe something will excite me. Btw QueerFemme, I love the photo!!

JoanE2012 · January 2014

urbaneca said:

I agree with @hlvonb

Try the non-corseted dress with a corset, if at all possible.

FWIW, I think the non-corseted dress is pretty, and I feel like the ruching on it will be more flattering than the beading on the corseted dress.

I always thought I wanted a dress with ruching. In the end, I found it made me look heavier, not thinner! It just added bulk.

hyechica81 · January 2014

you would be suprised at the discounts you can get at a regular bridal salon and not those big chain stores. the trick is to find out what designers you like in terms of dress styles, a bonus is if they carry a line specifically for plus size brides find out what salons in your area have these designers and call them up and see if they have any discontinued samples that they have for sale.

i know the salon i got my dress at has a whole selection of discontiuned bridal bridesmaid mother of the bride and prom dresses that are buy off the rack and at discounted prices, you may have a few minor issues to deal with but they can be fixed

another option is to google bridal consigments we have 2 that i know of in my state they both carry samples in plus and regular sizes in discontinued dresses or dresses that brides have consigned to them but the 90% of them were store samples, the only problem is some of the samples may be between 2-5 years old dress styles

i tried on a mori lee at a bridal consignment from her 2009 \ regular collection not her plus size collection and they dress did nothing for me it was a dress that should have never been made into a plus size

usualy the designers that have a plus size collection the dresses fit better but when they have a regular collection and they make the dress in a plus size it might not fit that well

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