dress with layered skirt that fans out like flower petals

Try looking at some designs by Luly Yang. Watch for sales, and perhaps second use sites. My friend got her dress for closer to 900 during a sale, it's original retail price was at least a grand more.

That's an expensive dress. If you're just swimming in it, this might be the only time I'd consiser a chinese knock off!

You can check with David's Bridal I seen something similar to that when I was in the store looking. Do you mind me asking why are you swimming the dress?

$450 I don't think it will flow much though since the layers aren't tiered.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Organza-A-Line-Gown-with-Angled-Draped-Pick-Ups-SWG339_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Style-Glamorous-Dramatic

Wow! That photo is gorgeous but you are right, the layers are not detached. The reason for swimming is because we are crazy about the ocean, springs, lakes, etc. We are considering photos like you'll find on blogs here http://www.mandjphoto.com/

I am considering buying second hand, and will donate afterwards.

Does anyone have experience with

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/used-wedding-dresses?reset=1

or

http://search.recycledbride.com/find?search%5Bkeywords%5D=J9869&page=1

I definitely look better in an a-line.

Anyway, thanks everyone for your ideas!

I havent bought here but know a few who have and had great experiences it's a cheapy site but they have some very pretty things

http://www.lightinthebox.com/ns/ball-gown_v1557t0/organza_v1632t0+tulle_v1637t0/spring_v1806t0/petite_v1887t0/wedding-dresses_c1181

How about this?

http://m.lightinthebox.com/A-line---Ball-Gown-Strapless-Asymmetrical-Satin-Organza-Wedding-Dress--HSX1197-_p34799.html

Or this?

http://m.lightinthebox.com/Tulle-Over-Satin-Ball-Gown-Sweep--Brush-Train-Tiered-Wedding-Dress-inspired-by-Mandy-Moore-in-License-to-Wed--WSM0364-_p163827.html

Maybe this one?

http://m.lightinthebox.com/ball-gown-one-shoulder-chapel-train-organza-weeding-dress_p329912.html

Awesome photos, totally understand why you would want this now haha!

Http://m.lightinthebox.com/Ball-Gown-Halter-Floor-length-Tulle-Taffeta-Tiered-Wedding-Dress--WGY0065-_p163825.html

@ Christie - I'm sure you found some beautiful gowns, but I wouldn't trust to purchase from that site.

Lightinthebox - disappointment in material quality and shipping issues

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/big-day-dress-or-light-in-the-boxdesigner-replica-dresses/a6f034ccfb29942f.html

and I'm pretty sure Meghan ordered from them 2 years ago, and never got the dress or her money back.

Good Morning America reported on what you might get for that deep discount

~ Watch the video ~

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/avoid-wedding-dress-blues-14872390

@ T.H. ~ we have had many success stories from people purchasing off resale sites. Just be sure you are shorter than the previous owner. And that your measurements are smaller than her's. It might be hard to take out a dress that has already had alterations done to it.

Duplicate

This dress on etsy is from the 1950's sbd it needs some work (ie: long sleeves, high neck line) but its affordable, and the tiered lace skirt would look beautiful in water. Alterations would be pretty easy on this dress.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51964537/vintage-1950-1960s-tiered-lace-wedding

Preowned and recycled bride are great resources

Thanks! I will definitely be sure to make sure I am not larger than the original buyer!

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Organza-Gown-with-Pleated-Tier-Skirt-and-Lace-SWG473

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Pleated-Ball-Gown-with-Tiers-and-Lace-Up-Back-WG3453

Would one of theses work?

Hmm...this might not have enough fullness in the skirt, but I thought it was worth sharing.

http://www.bhldn.com/shop-sale-wedding-dresses/tiered-tulip-gown

I think I know the dress for you. http://www.bhldn.com/shop-the-bride-wedding-dresses/tiered-tulip-gown

If you order a dress online, I would recommend ordering from a company based in the US, not China. We are located in California and have a good review rating on weddingwire.com.

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