Ahhh, I love Watters Jacinda. Every time I see it, I vote for it. It's just very soft and flowy and romantic. I like Jenny Packham Esme, too, and I've tried it on myself. While it's a beautiful gown, it doesn't have the same flowy, romantic look. It's a bit more sheath-like, a bit more vintage. The detailing is beautiful, but the blousson-ish waist can look bulky in side shots.
Those are both soooo gorgeous! But I just really think that the second one looks nicer. Somehow it just has a different more joyous vibe about it to me.
I as well am having a vintage themed wedding! For your theme, I actually am leaning towards #1 for you. I feel like it gives more of that vintage feel. #2 is really pretty and certainly classic looking, but, just picturing your colors/flowers/decor I think #1 would be a beautiful pick. That dress is stunning!
#1 IMO goes more with the vintage feel and gives more of a "wow factor."
#2 goes more with the magical/dreamy theme you described. It's lovely and looks way more comfortable than #1, but I don't feel like the dress itself will get the "wow" factor some brides want.
At first glance I really loved 1 but I agree that 2 is more flattering. 1 is pretty but it was made with priority given to embellishment over fit, if that makes any sense. The top is a little like a baggy tshirt-which is sort of the look it's going for, but more appropriate to a fashion forward event over a wedding.. 2 is very dreamy and romantic.
In case you didn't choose yet-- #1 all the way!! I like it even better in the second pic you posted. Lovelovelove and it seems to fit your theme well. FWIW I think it's flattering on you, just a different style than others might be used to seeing.
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