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MsMermaid
Devoted September 2012

I need hair help! Good updo ideas for plus-size girls??

MsMermaid, on July 26, 2012 at 2:41 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

Alright

So... here's my wedding dress:

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Off-the-shoulder-A-Line-with-Side-draped-bodice-9T9861_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Size-Plus-Sizes

Here's something very similar to what my bolero will look like (my mom's making it and it's not done yet), just please imagine the sleeves down the the elbows and lace detailing... http://www.tulipbridal.com/Off-White-short-sleeve-wedding-satin-bolero-jacket_p_442.html

We're having an evening wedding, and I HATE my arms.

Given my dress and your imagination when it comes to my bolero, what kind of hair do would look best? I'm a plus size (size 22) who's really busty, so I think if my long hair is down, it would really make me look top heavy and take away from the detailing that the bolero will have. I think an updo would look best with the bolero's neckline, but I have a double chin and a neck like a turtle that I'm self-conscious of when my hair's up! Agh!

7 Comments

Latest activity by SoonToBeMrs.Beard, on July 26, 2012 at 1:30 PM
  • Jammer
    Expert October 2012
    Jammer ·
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    Oh hun there is nothing wrong with being a plus size! Dont let that stop you from doing something you would like!! Here are a few things I found that i really like. I hope you like them!! Smiley smile

    -PS-Beautiful dress Smiley smile I like it alot. it is something close to what my mum wore for her wedding and she was stunning in it and yes my mum is also a plus size woman, very short on top of that and has the same thinking as you about her arms and feeling selp-conscious. But i told her to enjoy her day and that her husband was marrying her for a reason! Meaning he is going to thank you stunning no matter what when you come walking up to him!!




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  • Jammer
    Expert October 2012
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    Oh here are a few more. I found these on my unlce's page, he is a photographer and these are from a wedding a few months ago.




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    Master June 2024
    Tina~Bo~Bina ·
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    I don't think there is any updo hairstyle that won't work on someone because of one's dress size, Mrs. M. What will come into play is the type of dress you are wearing, your hair type and length, and your face shape. But not your dress size. I'm sure that you are beautiful and there are plenty of hairstyle options out there for you. If you don't care for your hair up or down, how about trying half up and half down? What kind of face shape do you have? Oblong, round, heart shaped? What length/thickness is your hair?

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  • Mrs. Duncan
    VIP July 2013
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    I know exactly where you are coming from! I'm a plus sized bride too and It's a worry of mine how to do my hair so my face doesn't look too round. I love the last picture that Danielle posted I think that would be beautiful! Especially with the collar on the bollero! Good Luck! Keep us posted! I know what you're going through so feel free to PM me! Smiley smile

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  • heavenlyyoyo
    VIP August 2012
    heavenlyyoyo ·
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    I am doing a curly updo.

    @Danielle, I love pic #2, simply gorgeous!

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  • Married MyTrue Love©
    Master May 2012
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    Awww Ms. M that's a beautiful dress, but just because your plus size doesn't mean you can't have your hair in the updo u want?? And I'm sure your neck doesn't look like a turtle. We all have insecurities with how we look so don't be to hard on yourself. Your going to be a beautiful bride. Smiley smile If you need some hair inspiration photos check out this website. www.haircomesthebride.com Good Luck.

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  • SoonToBeMrs.Beard
    Dedicated December 2017
    SoonToBeMrs.Beard ·
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    Honey U can see my double chin in my pic LOL! but i'm doing a up do and I love that dress @danielle u picked out some gorgeous hair styles and yeaaaaaa for marrying a military man I a navy vet.......

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