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n8nsmom
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 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:02 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| I guess I'm considered "older" as far as brides go... I'll be 41 by the time the big day rolls around. It's my first wedding, so I want to wear off-white, ivory, or white (although I'm flexible)... and something ankle-length. What kind of dress would not make me look like I'm trying too hard to look 21? I'm short (5'1") and am not overweight but have a few pounds I'd like to lose (or at least camoflauge, LOL!). I'm a size 8 or 10. Weather will be hot but ceremony is indoors. Thanks! |
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MrsS9011
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:11 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| How about this one?http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=J135&backUrl=%2fviewBride.aspx%3fId%3d2550%26backUrl%3d%252fdress.aspx%253fpageSize%253d8%2526page%253d34%2526style%253dJ135I really like all of maggie sottero's dresses.Do make sure you go try on dresses before you purchase one, so that you will know how certain styles look on you. I'm short and I found that poofy dresses made me look like a pumpkin and certain details will slim and camoflauge. |
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Bride-2-Be53085570
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:21 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| Go for something more sleek...but A-line.http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=3346&prodgroup=127http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=3342&prodgroup=127http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2981&prodgroup=127 |
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Q-mama
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:31 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| Congratulations. Maybe a suit or top/skirt mix might work better. This is a great time of year to shop as there are a lot of holiday dresses/suits out there that are a bit fancier, have some sparkle, etc. Think of what you'd wear to a formal (not black tie) event and go that direction. Not sure of your budget or where you live, but I'd suggest going to Nordstrom's or Saks, or someplace similar. Ask for the personal shopping department and have someone help you find the right outfit. Typically they don't charge for the service, just the clothes. And you'll get some honest opinions and help. And for your first wedding, you deserve to pamper yourself a bit. You could also check out the "mother of the bride" type dresses at a bridal shop. Don't be offended by that but those dresses are elegant and could really be the right thing for you.One more suggestion. Go to http://www.estellesdressydresses.com. If you live in NY go there (it's on Long Island). If not you can order online. You may not want to go that route, but they have a great selection and you can at least get some ideas. |
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Deanri8615
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:40 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| Well, it's hard to tell without seeing you. Your best bet to at least get a good idea is to go to a bridal store and try a bunch on. Try lots of different ones, just to see what style looks good, even if you think it may not be what you want pricewise or stylewise. That will give you a baseline to build on. Then you can start getting into more specifics like the color, cut, details, etc. |
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totalbeyotch
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:50 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| By the style you are describing, I would try this link.It is for Mother of the Bride dresses but you said ankle length and Ivory so that's what I thought of. Best wishes. Link below. |
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Sharon
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:59 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| Seriously!! 41 is the new 31 so you are not that old at all!!! And, a size 8 or 10 is a great size!! Go to a bridal store and try on anything and everything, even if you think you won't like it or it won't look good or whatever. So many brides say "I never would've tried this dress on, but my mom made me" or whatever and it looks great!You don't need an "old lady" dress. Find your dream dress, you'll look amazing! |
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itsmelynzi
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:09 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| I LOVE the first suggested dress. The David's bridal ones are eh, and DO NOT go for a mother of the bride dress. They will only make you look older, in my opinion. I say go with what you like. It's your first wedding, so if there's a dress out there you love but think it looks a little young, try it on! There's no harm in trying and it just may be your perfect dress! |
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KatieG6015
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| You can wear whatever you want, nobody is going to think you're trying to look 21. This is the BEST part of getting engaged! Go to David's Bridal and they have a HUGE selection of dresses you can try on. You may have one idea of what you want before you go in, but you'll change your mind when you try on something and see how things flatter you. I know plenty of 40-year-olds who look fantastic, that is NOT old, and its NOT old enough for a mother-of-the-bride dress!!! Embrace this happy time, and go crazy trying on a million dresses. Remember, nobody at your wedding is going to criticize you. Everyone there is going to be a friend or family member, and they all love you and are going to be so happy for you! |
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msbettyboop40
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:28 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| I too am that age and hope to have a wedding with "all the extras". Hope the links below help. Amor's Bridal on Ebay has lots of dresses that are just a little different than the ones that look good only on a 20 year old bride.http://cgi.ebay.com/Alfred-lace-wedding-dress-bridal-gown-L5-sz-all-colors_W0QQitemZ260125941173QQihZ016QQcategoryZ63851QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Maggies-wedding-dress-bridal-gown-Mg-sz-all-colors_W0QQitemZ260125198179QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46507QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Maternity-couture-bridal-gown-wedding-dress-all-sizes_W0QQitemZ260188647532QQihZ016QQcategoryZ56265QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Long-sleeve-maternity-plus-size-wedding-dress-all-sz_W0QQitemZ260195967372QQihZ016QQcategoryZ63851QQcmdZViewItemhttp://www.amoribridal.zoomshare.com/album/Justina%20McCaffrey%20Inspired/images/9bbb1e4e392927891d0e6fa01bf841db_11148316290/:album?css=/lib/style/newyork.css&css=/lib/style/type_album.csshttp://www.amoribridal.zoomshare.com/album/Monique%20Lhuillier%20Inspired/images/0b3fddf955d2e6879f86245170e0233f_11148339590/:album?css=/lib/style/newyork.css&css=/lib/style/type_album.css |
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Gracielacey0027
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| Love the Maggie Sotero dress, don't much care for the David's bridal dresses....At any rate, I think the best thing you can do is to go to a few bridal stores and just try on a variety of dresses until you find "the one." You should be able to find something close to what you described.I think that the way you present yourself is how people think of you as far as age goes. I have been to weddings, and seen some of tv, where the bride was well past 30 and acted like a 19 year old with all her bridezilla-ness. So as long as you look and act classy, no one is going to think you are 21! |
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qwertystar
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:47 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| I'll be 49 on my wedding day, first marriage, too, so I can relate. I found that most of the traditional wedding gowns were just too young and "princessy" for me. So, I got a formal dress in ivory, with beading on the bodice, but a fairly straight, chiffon skirt. When I showed it to my sister and future sister-in-law, they both thought I'd gotten it at a bridal shop, so it looks enough like a wedding dress, but is age-appropriate. This dress is much more flattering to a middle-aged shape than a strapless ball gown would be, too. It's sleeveless, but covers where it needs to (I have nice arms, but don't want to puggle out around the top of a strapless dress). I suggest you look in the formal section of better department stores rather than bridal shops. I found many dresses in ivory and champagne that would have worked well (and they're lots cheaper!). I got mine on-line at http://www.therosedress.com, but you can find formals in lots of places. |
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sunflower16
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Starsky5975
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:07 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| Hi! I included at the bottom a few dresses that I looked up. They are plain and simple but yet elegant. They are very beatiful and they don't make you look like you are trying hard or like you are 21 but yet very sexy at the same time. Good Luck! |
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ladeda
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:16 am Post subject: Tips for an "older" bride? (Dress)? |
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| www.weddingo.net the first dress you see that pops up with large ad it beautiful and refined and also has an empire waist that is tastfully done. I have been working with this company on my wedding dress and they have been excellent to work with. ( i know ordering online is a little scary ) but they have been awesome. And the prices are to die for. |
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