Best dress for a "youthful" look?

I don't think sleeves or lace inherently age a dress, it definitely depends on a lot of factors. My advice is to go and try them on and see how they look on you!

I am 40 and its my 2nd wedding and I am wearing a strapless trumpet.

Thanks so much for your reply. Your dress is beautiful! Love the lace on the illusion neckline.

Thanks for your reply. I actually bought a dress today and kept your advice in mind. It has some structure and is a trumpet rather than the sheath styles I thought I wanted.

Same situation here. The gown for my first wedding was a ballgown, this time I want something more form-fitting. Good for you for going strapless!

I got it for the neckline and because of the lace that trails down on both sides of the skirt. Maybe I look matronly - or not - but I love my dress. And the mermaids just made me look naked and in lingerie. Ha! I have a woman's curves and 2 sons. I bought the dress that made me feel the way my fiance does - and that made all the difference. Try all sorts of different things on to start - and you'll get a feel for what is right for you, promise. Also, the second dress - my best friend loved. So, it hurt that I still chose another (and I haven't told her - eeep.) But, I finally figured out that she loved it because the dress suited her most. My sons were the ones that shared that I was wearing Auntie's dress. And that was exactly the case. I wanted soft and romantic and the second dress just wasn't that. Auntie is va-vooom, I'm more soft and subtle and love romantic things.

Thanks so much for your reply. Everyone at the store mentioned that sleeves looked great on me, but ultimately I picked a sleeveless v-neck dress because I loved other design elements on it more.

Yes, I get it now what it means when people say it's important how you feel when you are wearing the dress. I think you look awesome in your dress, it seems very light and airy and makes me think of Spring time. I finally made a decision today and I felt most like myself in the dress I eventually picked.

My wedding is in June to the most perfect person I've ever met. I love that it feels that way to others too. Do you have a picture of you in your dress? Or a dress or style number? I'd love to see it! ps. Do I look matronly? eep! lol!

I'm so glad that you are happy!

No, not matronly at all! The exact opposite. Very sweet and flirty!

Yes, you are exactly right. Today I found a dress that's just "me".