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Beth
Savvy August 2019

Where to look for dresses - second marriage

Beth, on May 2, 2019 at 11:09 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 18
Hello! My fiancé and I are getting married in August. I have a very specific idea of what I want for a dress. I feel I am hitting a brick wall.

I am looking for a side-ruched dress in ivory. Very simple, not traditional bridal. I’m open to using a bridesmaid dress or other in ivory. Cap sleeve preferred.

Is there some sort of search engine out there that can pull up designers and narrow it by terms? Google hasn’t cut it. Local bridal shops have been lovely, and they’ve come close, but since lace is all the rage right now this is a tough one to find.

The first two dresses in the sample photos ended up being too cheaply constructed, and the last is too traditionally bridal to wear in my 40s for the rustic wedding we are having.

I would love to hear other’s tips!

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Latest activity by Beth, on June 21, 2019 at 6:23 PM
  • Summerbride77
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    Have you thought of going to look at a Nordstroms or Lord and Taylor? They may have something closer to what you are living for in their evening wear.

    With such a specific image (and clearly goo taste in materials) have you consider looking into a custom made dress?
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  • Kristen
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    Have you looks at Azazie? You can filter by color, neckline, silhouette, etc
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  • Kristen
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    These may be up your alley? I’m not sure about the ruching though they do have some differences

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  • Formerbride
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    https://www.revolve.com/jay-godfrey-elsie-gown-in-diamond-white/dp/JAYG-WD427/?d=Womens&sectionURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.revolve.com%2Fclothing-dresses-white%2Fbr%2Fe64bfd%2F%3Fnavsrc%3Dsubdresses%26pageNum%3D4&code=JAYG-WD427


    it is hard to see in the white, but check out the fuschia option to see the detail. It's not exactly like what you're looking for but it gives a similar effect.

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  • Beth
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    I’ll definitely check these out!
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  • Beth
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    I’m on the verge of custom... otherwise I’m looking at altering what I can find and that is just as expensive...

    Nordstroms said they may have more as we are getting closer to summer
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  • Beth
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    It is gorgeous but I’m a 34k bra size so I have to be able to wear sturdy undergarments Smiley sad. Must have (or be able to alter to have) at least a Cap sleeve.

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    Beautiful, but I have to be able to wear a sturdy bra.
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    In addition to bridal shops (David's Bridal, Azazie, etc.), maybe you should try more traditional department stores like Macy's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, etc. I know Macy's has a lot of nice stuff in their "formal wear" section. There's a lot that can be ordered online too.

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  • Beth
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    I just put an order in for a sample Azazie Libby to be sent to me by next week! This looks as if it may be perfect. Thank you!!
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    You’re welcome!! I hope it works out for you Smiley smile
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  • Beth
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    The Libby is what I was looking for! This is the sample dress...

    I’m ordering today!

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  • Beth
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    Thank you Forum!!! I am so glad I put this question out here. Found the perfect dress thanks to Kristen. Smiley smile

    Azazie sent me a sample dress to try on for $10. I’m ordering the real one today.

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  • Kristen
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    I’m so happy you found the dress!! It looks great on you Smiley smile
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  • Beth
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    My dress arrived today!!! I ended up with the Libbie. Thank you for the suggestion Kristen! It is perfect! In my haste to try it on I forgot the slip or put on heels, but you can get the general look here. I fit nearly perfectly in a standard size, but took the risk and ordered a custom made dress. So worth it! No alterations needed.

    I ordered my bridesmaids dresses earlier today. Can’t wait to see how they turn out.

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  • Kristen
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    It looks great!! What dress did you order for your bridesmaids?
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  • Beth
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    I ordered the Iliana, Amani, and Kierra for the bridesmaids. Photo is of my daughter in the Amani in stormy.

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