Do I need a petticoat with this dress...?

I actually like it without the petticoat...has a nice flow to it

I slightly prefer it without the petticoat. Both ways look great though.

Hmmmmm, I like it both ways. I guess the only question is, which way are you most comfortable in, and feel most like a bride in?

Oh yeah I like the natural flow of that dress.

My wedding is kind of "old hollywood" in vibe. It's in a brick courtyard at an historic restaurant with candles, ivy, fountain, etc. Definitely not super traditional.

Bridesmaids will be wearing (in black, and with a small sparkly brooch on sash and not a huge flower):

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Matte-Crepe-Column-Dress-with-Cowl-Back-VW360069_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-White-by-Vera-Wang-Bridesmaids

Which after them sending me photos at their fittings, it a lot sexier than I thought!! haha! they look great though.

If it looks okay without a petticoat I think I would rather not wear it; I feel more... free. And I think it would fit in better with the bridesmaid dresses.

I prefer it without, very pretty!

I think it looks better without too.

I prefer it with. I guess I just feel like dresses hang there all limp without the crinoline underneath supporting it.

Better without, plus you will be more comfortable which will make it look even better

I found these pics of a pretty bride in the dress. No petticoat?

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/dresses/view/100576/Galina-SWG564-Size-6.html

Thanks for all the input

I think it's fine without. To be honest, I can barely see a difference.

I like it without.

I like it with because it gives it a better shape.

I like it with.

Thanks everyone! It's nice to know that it does not look insanely awful one way or the other

I really can't tell must of a difference at all - but I think the natural flow of the dress appeals more to me.

It's hard to tell, but from what I can see in the photos I think it looks better without. I like the flow of the dress. The opinions you get may somewhat reflect peoples personal dress preference, those who like the ballgown style may prefer it with, those who prefer other styles might like it better without. Just a thought

It looks better without and is old Hollywood without too

I tried this dress on without and thought it looked great. I'm skipping a petticoat with my dress as well. As long as you're comfortable, that's all that really matters. Either way, you'll look great.

I like it with, too (sorry!). But it does look nice without too, and if you like it better without and are more comfortable without, then so be it. None of your guests will know the difference.