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Just Said Yes December 2018

Help: Sheath dress makes me look blocky

Allison, on December 4, 2018 at 11:03 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 14
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I fell in love with Maggie Sottero Ettia. I love everything about it... the sleeves, the embellishment, the back, the color... except how it makes my body look blocky and wide. I naturally have a narrow waist and wider hips and I feel like it's distorting my shape. Any ideas for alterations and tweaks to make this more figure flattering? I don't want to feel like a giant block on my wedding day. Side view doesn't look as horrible but from the front, I look so wide and shapeless.

Wedding dress side view (wish I had a frontal view to show you)Help: Sheath dress makes me look blocky 1

not a full frontal view but may give better idea. As you can see this dress gives me no waist to hip definition. I just look straight up and down... Help: Sheath dress makes me look blocky 2


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Latest activity by Allison, on December 6, 2018 at 8:32 AM
  • Kenisha
    Champion June 2019
    Kenisha ·
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    Hey Allison. I think your dress is beautiful. I know we are our own worst critics; I’m not seeing what you’re seeing. It’s your wedding day and you should feel confident! Have you thought about shapewear?
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  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
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    Look into a slip to poof the bottom out a bit. It looks like there is some flow so there should be room to fit a petticoat underneath. Maybe in a mermaid or trumpet shape.

    My sheath dress did the same, so this is a picture with a mermaid shaped slip underneath. It actually made the dress flow more easily and it broke up the line from my hips to the floor.

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    Just Said Yes December 2018
    Allison ·
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    I've tried shapewear with no luck. It just bugs me since I have a naturally defined waist and larger hips and I feel like it's just clinging to my hips and not giving me the definition in the waist. Going to talk to a bridal alterations specialist this weekend but trying to get some ideas of what to suggest to her.

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    Just Said Yes December 2018
    Allison ·
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    Haven't tried this yet. Where did you get your petticoat?

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  • Kenisha
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    I hope they’re able to help you! Good luck and sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
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  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
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    I got mine from Davids Bridal for $79 but you can order one on Amazon for WAY cheaper just to see if it works for you.

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    Savvy July 2019
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    I feel exactly the same about my dress and I'm now wishing I didn't buy it Smiley sad I don't get to see it again/try on the sample until June next year (wedding is in July), and all I do is obsess over the pictures I have...

    I think you look lovely in your dress though- I know we are our own worst critics!

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    Just Said Yes December 2018
    Allison ·
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    Ugh, that's the worst... Glad to know I'm not alone. Thanks for sharing. Smiley smile

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  • Rachel
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    Have you had cups put in yet? That and a petticoat should help a lot!!
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    Allison ·
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    Haven't put the cups in yet but planning on it. Smiley smile

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  • earias
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    I think that dress is absolutely gorgeous on you and the beading around the waist defines your waist perfectly. I see your waist. You do not look blocky or wide at all. That dress was made for you!

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    Allison ·
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    Aww, thank you.

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    Savvy October 2019
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    I'm sure if you take it to a seamstress and see if they can take in a little around the mid-section it'll be more form fitting. That dress is gorgeous and so unique!

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    Thanks, Mireya!

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