Do YOU feel the dress is plain? I like it, but you have to like it. if you want more bling ask to see belt options when you go in for a fitting, or make a special appt just to do that. i'm really shocked he didn't try to talk you into one!!
Girl, if that's the dress you like, then let yourself shine thru! Just so long as you feel beautiful then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! This is your day.
He tried one and I didn't like the flower on it so another lady brought one over and he said I would just leave the belt off. So I got the dress and veil and then later was looking at it and thought maybe it was a little too plain. I thought about finding any overskirt but I think that may be too much.
You could add a nice belt to your dress and a beaded veil. I started out with a "plain" dress and ended up returning it because everyone said it was too plain. But I've found it's much harder trying to accessorize a gown with more details and beadings.
I think it looks pretty! Is there beading at the top? I can't really see. Would you consider a sash of colored fabric (gold, champagne, silver, blush, or something to match the bridesmaids) without beading if you are worried it would clash with the beading already on the dress?
I don't think a belt would clash! Try to put a belt on that matches the top, and instead of putting the belt on mid waist, try putting it around the hip area. You look beautiful in it!
Dramatic drop earrings and cuffe or necklace in place of earrings (not both) would be amazing with this dress - where the dress the way you want. Too much bling orgoing on can look cheap and make people look heavier than they are. You need to do what you want belt or no belt. then sell it girl, just sell it
Don't worry about what other people think- you have to be comfortable in the dress. The best thing about a simpler dress is going crazy with the accessories!!!! Have fun with it!