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Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
Expert July 2011

I'm looking for a cheap tea-length wedding dress. Decided to spice up elopement a tiny bit.

Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan, on March 25, 2011 at 2:18 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 22

I was talking to a dear friend of mine who is going to come be my witness in Reno. Her and her husband got married in August and didn't have a honeymoon, so we're inviting them to be the witnesses at ours, and spend a couple nights with us in Reno. She kinda talked me into wearing a little dress. She convinced me that since we've saved ourselves for our wedding night that I should get to have a white dress, and I kinda agree. Smiley smile I'm perfectly content to get married in Jeans, but since we're having friends it might be cute for us girls to dress up nice for dinner at the casino, and have our boys get cleaned up too.

I want to find a cheap little tea-length dress that laces up the back. Anyone have one for sell, or know of where to find a cheap one?

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Latest activity by Barbara, on March 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM
  • Meghan
    Master August 2011
    Meghan ·
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    You can find them just about anywhere. Keep in mind that the larger bridal chains can get their bridesmaid dresses in white as well- so you may have some options there for sure.

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
    Hayley C™ ·
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    Doesn't lace up back, but is a great cut and looks good on any shape. $59.24

    http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=464756&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=COLOR%3DIvory/Cream%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D25


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  • Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
    Expert July 2011
    Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan ·
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    That one is super cute... My need for a lace up back comes from the fact that the timing is still on the rocks... and I need it to where I don't have to alter it if I manage to lose some weight like I want. Lace-up backs are very forgiving! And will flatter me. I'm not exactly a skinny girl.

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
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    $40 cute dress.

    http://www.target.com/Merona-Shoulder-Chiffon-Dress-Rosettes/dp/B004QIGKOC/ref=br_1_23?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&sessionID=177-5101301-6411962&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=3&sr=1-23&qid=1301034448&rh=target_com_primary_color-bin%3AWhite%7Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%3AGray&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Csleeve_type%2Ccollar_style-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=price&frombrowse=1


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  • Hayley C™
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    What size do you normally buy in a store... if you are shopping the department stores you should be ok... these have some give in them.. at least the description of the top one said some give in the chest.. and the 2nd one with empire waist is always good too.

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  • Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
    Expert July 2011
    Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan ·
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    I'm a 14 in wedding gown.... I want something with structure to hold in my unflattering bits.

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
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    This is the same dress as the top one on a bigger model... this dress starts at a 16... so you might be able to just buy the 1st dress in a bigger size... go to the store, see if they have it and try it out. See, it looks good on any body type.


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  • Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
    Expert July 2011
    Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan ·
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    I think I'm a little too modest for that one. I'm certainly endowed in the chest area, and i feel like that one will be a little too boob-tastic. I don't want any cleavage showing!

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
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    And I think I heard David's is still having their $99 sale.. maybe you can find something..... Good Luck...

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  • Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
    Expert July 2011
    Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan ·
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    Thanks bunches!

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  • Rachel W. de L.
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    Rachel W. de L. ·
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    If the back of the dress you choose is simple enough, any seamstress should be able to add a lace-up back to it for you. Call around to places that do dress alterations and ask what the estimated cost for putting in a lace-up back would be.

    Or you could consider buying a corset to go under your dress. That way you can use it for future dresses as well... make sure to buy one that is white/beige/skin coloured so you can wear it under many different colours and styles of dresses. If you buy a corset with a dark colour, it often shows through lighter coloured material.

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  • Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
    Expert July 2011
    Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan ·
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    That's a pretty good idea! It's just hard when trying to get stuff offline. The only dress store in my town closed down because they went bankrupt. The nearest one besides that is two hours away over a mountain pass. My little truck can't make it. Smiley sad

    I really want to order one offline, or something.... I also have a dress... it's just long. I thought of trying to hack the bottom off that....

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  • Future Mrs. Butler
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    Look at davids bridal and from your picture im assuming you live in oregon and i know there are davids bridals in eugene and medford someone else pointed another girl to db outlet which is online if you just go to their web site and their are some super cute one's there and very inexpensive which is nice....

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  • Sara
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    This is Maggie Sottero - Isadora Ann

    I think it runs about $850... I don't know if that's too much but thought I could show it as an option because it's so pretty!




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  • W
    Just Said Yes March 2010
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    I love the one show by Sara T.

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  • Karen
    Expert May 2011
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    Style F14193

    Style F13277

    Style F14025

    Style 83960/84137

    83961/84137

    These are all DB bridesmaid dresses that can be ordered in white or champagne - all beautiful for a small wedding in Vegas! I couldn't get the photos here, but just google the style number to bring up pictures. They're not too low in the cleavage area either ;-)

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  • Shannon S.
    Master March 2011
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    I like gojane.com for dresses. This is available up to size XXXL in white, and only $52.99! You could probably have a seamstress add a corset back if needed.

    http://www.gojane.com/12048-formals-classic-a-line-formal.html

    Or, for something a bit trendier: http://www.gojane.com/17815-formals-bubble-hem-cocktail-formal.html

    My only caution is that their dresses run small, so measure yourself and check the size charts carefully.

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  • Nancy Taussig
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    A lot of my beach wedding brides wear white sundresses. That might be easier for you to find.

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  • *~* Soon to be Mrs. Murphey *~*
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    Http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Shantung-Dress-INT1058_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-Short

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Charmeuse-Dress-with-Ruched-Waist-Pockets-INT83707_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-Short

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Flowy-Chiffon-Dress-with-Crystal-Beading-47801D_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-Short

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  • Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan
    Expert July 2011
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    I bought one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It's almost identical to this one, but there is no green. It's all white and laces up the back. The little accents are white and silver. I got it for 50 dollars!!!!!!!!


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