Found the perfect dress but am taking a risk-- Thoughts?

Re: Found the perfect dress but am taking a risk-- Thoughts?

• manateehugger member

  

  February 2015

  Knottie53295474 said:

  I found the most beautiful dress. It's not designer, it's custom made an relatively inexpensive- 200 dollars (it's incredibly simple- Straight, spaghetti straps, chiffon, kind of plain but perfect for me), and has to be shipped from a different country and bought online. The seller has great reviews (except one unhappy camper but there's always someone as far as I'm concerned), and has been incredibly responsive. My wedding isn't for a year and a half. I know I'm taking a risk buying a dress online, but I can't find anything that even compares. Should I take the risk and if it doesn't work out I'm only out the 200 dollars (the return policy states no returns unless they make a mistake) but still have ample time to find something different? I know it'll look good, it's exactly the silhouette and waistline I want, plus I can have it tailored here if needed. Any thoughts? 

  I'm 99% sure you will end up wasting $200 on a poorly-made dress instead of putting that $200 toward a beautiful, quality dress. You haven't tried this thing on. You have no idea how it will fit. It may look good on a photoshopped model, you have no idea if it will look good.

  What's your budget? Have you looked at stores like Nordstrom or Macy's? Or David's?

  Better yet, give us a link or picture of this dress, and I can bet we'll find you something similar that wont be a cheap knockoff.
  

  

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• Knottie53295474 member

  

  February 2015

  I know this could potentially be a big waste of money and time, but the pleating on this dress is what really makes it for me. I have looked far and wide for ANYTHING like this, but nothing. I don't want to spend more than 500 on the dress. And I really want something simple. Anyways, thanks for your reply.

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• CMGragain member

  

  February 2015

  If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.  Don't order from China!
  

  

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• manateehugger member

  

  February 2015 edited February 2015

  Here are some similar styles. Even if they aren't exactly what you want, I would strongly encourage you to make an appointment at a couple salons to try similar dresses on. A lot of brides, myself included, could tell you that what they thought they wanted wasn't what they wore on their wedding days. I wouldn't want to waste $200 that I could spend on a nicer dress, accessories, reception, etc.

  http://www.billlevkoff.com/style/bridesmaid-dress/1127

  http://www.billlevkoff.com/style/bridesmaid-dress/1111

  http://www.billlevkoff.com/style/bridesmaid-dress/1127

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-morgan-laura-ruched-sweetheart-silk-chiffon-gown/3421211?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Blush&resultback=740

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_swiss-dot-tulle-empire-waist-soft-wedding-gown-wg3438

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-morgan-laura-ruched-sweetheart-silk-chiffon-gown/3421211?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Blush&resultback=740

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/amsale-crinkled-silk-chiffon-gown/3437426?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=BELLINI&resultback=815

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ml-monique-lhuillier-bridesmaids-cowl-back-chiffon-gown/3786378?origin=category&BaseUrl=Bridesmaid+Dresses

  https://www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Bride/gowns/PRDOVR~C0968/C0968.jsp

  https://www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Bride/gowns/PRDOVR~30036/30036.jsp

  http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2932/?color=ivory&colorid=114#.VNV8Hrs5CW8

  http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2910/?color=ivory&colorid=114#.VNV8-Ls5CW8

  http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6712/?color=ivory&colorid=114#.VNV9OLs5CW8

  http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2929/#.VNV-Urs5CW8

  http://watters.com/Product/WtooDresses/852i/

  http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6639/#.VNV_H7s5CW8

  

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• Knottie53295474 member

  

  February 2015

  I originally wanted a long sleeve ballgown but then tried something similar to this on and fell in love. This was definetely not my initial pick. Thank you for the links!

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• doeydo member

  

  February 2015 edited February 2015

  Some dress suggestions:

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_starpless-lace-dress-with-tulle-overlay-231m53740_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_chiffon-sheath-gown-with-halter-neckline-ecx9485_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses
  

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_sheath-georgette-gown-with-halter-neckline-ecx9445_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses
  

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_long-one-shoulder-sheer-matte-jersey-dress-643653db_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses
  

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_strapless-long-chiffon-dress-with-ruched-bodice-int15555_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses
  

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_chiffon-soft-gown-with-beaded-lace-on-empire-waist-v9743_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses
  

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_strapless-bobbin-net-gown-with-sweetheart-neckline-vw360154_wedding-party-wedding-party-dresses
  

  
  

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_halter-bobbin-net-drop-waist-pleated-skirt-dress-vw360129_wedding-party-wedding-party-dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-morgan-laura-ruched-sweetheart-silk-chiffon-gown/3492851?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/js-boutique-strapless-ruched-chiffon-gown/3430513?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-morgan-stephanie-strapless-ruched-chiffon-gown/3609771?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/faviana-sweetheart-chiffon-gown-online-only/3436231?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jenny-yoo-aria-illusion-yoke-pleated-tulle-gown/3955518?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-morgan-audrey-strapless-chiffon-gown/3793491?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-ruched-strapless-chiffon-gown/3902720?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ml-monique-lhuillier-bridesmaids-pleated-one-shoulder-tulle-trumpet-gown/3401030?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ml-monique-lhuillier-bridesmaids-sleeveless-ruched-chiffon-dress-nordstrom-exclusive/3260098?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses
  

  
  

  http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-strapless-shirred-gown?ID=1860106&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=COLOR=Ivory/Cream;;White&DRESS_LENGTH=Long&sp=1&spc=30&ruleId=&slotId=11
  

  
  

  http://www.venusbridal.com/bridals/angel-tradition/AT6612
  

  
  

  http://www.venusbridal.com/bridals/angel-tradition/AT6574
  

  
  ETA shoot, I have some that manateehugger also posted.  Sorry, just ignore those I guess.

  
  

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• theartistformerlyknownas member

  

  February 2015

  You get what you pay for. I can pretty much guarantee the pleating will not look nearly as nice as it looks in the picture. Good quality costs money, especially custom, and if this seller was as good as she claims, she'd be charging way more money.

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• novella1186 member

  

  February 2015 edited February 2015

  This dress has very beautiful pleating on the front (use the zoom) and could so easily have straps added, plus it costs $260.
  
  ETA: I've ordered several different things from this company and it's just as beautiful in person as it looks on the website so you know exactly what you're getting
  

  

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• JoanE2012 member

  

  February 2015

  Don't order from China!  And unless you tried on this silhouette, you are really taking a chance with any online ordering.  Chances are good you are setting yourself up for disappointment.  Then you're just going to have to spend MORE money to find something else.

  
  

  Oh, and reviews can easily be faked.  Don't be fooled.

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