Dress Searching

Minimal. Dresses look entirely different on websites and models than they do in real life. There were even dresses that I didn't like at all until I put them on myself (and vice versa.) Not to mention your hair, makeup, and accessories will give it an entirely different look. She's going to love any dress that you put on!

I suggest trying on at least one of every dress style. Things may look differently online or on a model than they do on you, and you may dislike one style online, and then you end up loving it when you try on a dress of that same style! Similarly, you could absolutely love a specific style, but not be impressed by it once you try it on. Hear what your fiancee has to say about what she likes/dislikes, and bring some inspiration pictures with you to your dress appointments, but don't rule anything out until you go try on dresses and you decide what you feel most confident in.

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Okay. She likes strapless ballgowns and when I am looking online I am liking the looks of A-line with sleeves so I am just nervous!

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I plan on going with an open mind and being willing to try anything on, I just have a list of things that as of now I know that I really like on my body shape. I am trying to take what she says she like into account, but it is throwing me for a loop when it is the complete opposite of what I want (at least the bodice is).

I wouldn't let her thoughts sway your decision too much. Dresses look entirely different in person, and on, than they do on models online. Once you start trying dresses on, you will realize what looks best on you and what you feel the best in. You will also be able to determine if it is something your FW will like once you have it on.

My suggestion is this: Go in with a very open mind. Find what you like, let the stylist know, but then LISTEN to the Boutique and let them suggest some styles for you (which may or may not be your vision). They are the pros, and they may show you something that you would never have considered otherwise and love it more than anything else.

I went with a ruched dropped / natural waistline and it was everything I wanted and more. It accentuated my body the way I wanted and slimmed more than I thought it would. The styles I chose for myself did not go well with my body type.

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I have an open mind I just have a bit of an idea on what will look good bodice wise from trying on bridesmaids dresses. I am self conscious of my back so I know that I do not want strapless, but she hates the look of sleeves when looking at them online so I am not sure. But I suppose that once I am there in the dresses I will see what actually looks good and what doesn't.

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I am going to try and meet her half way and have been looking for dresses with illusion tops and such so that I have some more support and coverage. Hopefully once I am there trying them on it will be different!

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I was the exact same way. Wedding dresses are so different. LOL...

When you find the right dress, you'll know it instantly. I promise.

I think you should wear what makes you happy seriously are you going to dictate what your feeling wears? I hope she supports you in what you want to wear

I wouldn't let her opinion influence what you like. My suggestion would be to go and try on dresses in all sorts of styles. You might be surprised by what you like. Also, just because she doesn't like it on a model doesn't mean she won't like it on you. My husband thought there was no way I would wear a ballgown. I have no clue why he thought this because I love ballgowns and that's exactly what I got.

I honestly think they are going to love whatever is on you. for instance my husband did not like one of the dresses i had considered. but i liked it obviously enough to consider it. i didn't go with it moreso cus i liked my pick i ended up with more but i wouldn't have just not chosen it because he didn't like it.

Wear what you love and don't let anyone's opinions sway you. Your spouse will love you in a paper bag, if that makes sense. Nobody looks like airbrushed models when you're wearing the actual clothing.

Almost none! If you feel amazing in the dress she will see that and love it just as much as you!


Be open minded when trying dresses on, try on all styles and shapes. The dress shape I got was not one I had in mind when I started searching and trying on dresses.

Thank you all! I am just going to go in with an open mind and try on all different styles, then go from there. I have some ideas on what I think I would like, but once they are on who knows!