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Amber
Master February 2020

Dress Update! (long post)

Amber, on September 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 37

So Friday afternoon I picked up my dress and tried it on again. I've been having a bit of dress regret, but it's starting to get better. I added a petticoat under my dress and I'm starting to see the ballgown that I originally wanted, let me know what you guys think Smiley smile

Sample dress without slip

Dress Update! (long post) 1

My dress (before alterations to take in the waist) with a petticoat underneathDress Update! (long post) 2

Since I've had my dress at home, I've started to study it to make myself love it lol. This picture of the detailing on the torso started to make me feel better along with the added poof to the bottom Smiley smile

DetailingDress Update! (long post) 3

Finally, the fitting room attendant asked if I planned to wear a veil and I do so I let her put one on me. I liked it at the time, but I'm not exactly loving it anymore. Because the detailing on my dress stops right below my hips I've been considering a chapel/cathedral length veil with similar lace at the bottom rather than the one in this photo. What type of veil would you guys recommend with this dress?

Fingertip length veil I'm not a huge fan ofDress Update! (long post) 4


Sorry for such a long post, but please let me know what your thoughts are on everything! I love getting other opinions and I hate bothering everyone outside of WW with wedding details Smiley smile

37 Comments

Latest activity by Amber, on September 27, 2019 at 12:14 PM
  • Tara
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    Love the petticoat! It really makes the dress pop! As far as the veil, I won’t give my opinion because I’m not a huge fan of them personally. I can’t decide if I even want one or not lol I think you’re dress is beautiful and it looks great on you!
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  • Amber
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    Thank you so much! I was also kinda torn on wanting to wear a veil or not, I knew for sure if I did that I wouldn't want it over my face. I have heard that some brides end up regretting not wearing one and I LOVE veils in photos so that pretty much sold me on it lol

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  • Ivy ORP
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    The petticoat does wonders for the dress! I would think a chapel length dress would look beautiful with the dress. Can you find one with lace to match your dress?

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  • Brooke
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    I love the detailing of the dress! I do like the petticoat (:

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  • Amber
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    Thank you! I hope I'll be able to, but it'll definitely be a task lol

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  • Amber
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    Thank you Smiley smile

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  • Ivy ORP
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    Since there is a small amount of beautiful beading in the dress I might personally lean toward a beaded edge. It would certainly be easier to match.

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  • Tara
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    I’m considering wearing one for exactly that reason! I just haven’t found one I like on me yet. I have plenty of time to experiment though!
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  • Tina
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    Love the dress! The petticoat makes a big difference. Will you wear a belt too? I'm getting a waltz length veil, for some reason I think the fingertip veils hit at a weird length, like right at the bum. I think waltz, chapel or even cathedral length would be perfect for you!
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  • Kelsey
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    I think the petticoat under the dress is beautiful. No advice on the veil. I want to wear one too. I ordered one online now I am second guessing myself. Went into the shop I ordered my dress from and they suggested a chapel length one for me, but I'm also thinking to myself I'm not sure I want something so dramatic or long. The one I ordered off Amazon was fingertip. I have time to figure this out too. But it's driving me nuts.

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  • Amber
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    I considered wearing a belt, but after trying a few on I felt like it made the bodice look awkward by cutting the detailing in half. I hadn't considered a waltz length veil, but I'll have to look into that. Thanks for your help!

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    I think it’s gorgeous!!!!
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  • Amber
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    Thank you! I hope you figure out your veil dilemma, I feel like I'm ALWAYS second guessing myself on wedding purchases. I always thought I'd have fingertip length, but it just doesn't look right with my dress to me. I feel like cathedral length might be a little too much for me, so I'm hoping to find a happy medium with chapel length to hopefully come right to or just past the end of my train Smiley smile

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  • Amber
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    Thank you!

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  • Kelsey
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    Same here. I was a little annoyed to with the shop so that didn't help. They suggested the chapel length but then all they had were cathedral and I didn't care for those. They had no chapel length ones for me to try, so it didn't help me see the vision I guess you could say lol. So now I prowl through Etsy and Amazon every night and drive my FH nuts by asking which veils he likes. I'm in the same boat I also thought I would go with fingertip but where it hits my dress I'm not sure if I like it. My dress has a lot of lace and detailing so I am just going to go for a veil that is rather plain and sheer; that much I know lol.

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  • Desiree
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    It looks great!!! I wouldn’t go with that veil though, if you did use a veil I think cathedral length would work better for your dress
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  • Amber
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    Thank you!! Yeah, that veil isn't sitting right with me either lol. I'm looking into chapel or cathedral length Smiley smile

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  • Jai
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    Beautiful I love it!
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    It is really such a beautiful gown
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  • Kelly
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    I think it's a beautiful dress!! I definitely like it better with the petticoat underneath!! And I agree with you about the veil. I think the one you have looks great but I do agree that a cathedral length will probably look better!! No matter what you choose you're still going to look gorgeous in your special day!! Congratulations and good luck to you!!
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