Dress Shopping Dilemma

I went to Lillettes today for my 10:30 appointment with Jerri. Unfortunately she ended up working with another bride and Carol helped me. I was disappointed because I had heard so many awesome things about Jerri.

Carol had a 12 appointment and after an hour and a half I didn't fall in love with anything.

My major issue is that I am looking for the perfect dress style that will enhance my bust! Its not like I want to look like Pamela Anderson but I don't want to look like a pancake either on my wedding day.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a neckline style that will help my cause? The other thing I like is an A-line skirt.

TIA

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I'm a 36 c, and the lady in the bridal shop told me since I'm not that big, I can't expect to look that big.... all the dresses seem to make me look flat, they like smoosh you down....

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That's too bad about Jerri...she is the best. I totally hear you about the 'needing chest help' Don't forget you can add to any dress! (padding)

Good Luck you will find it!

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anything makes me look flat! I gave up on the chest thing long ago. mine is strapless and yes i look flat but it doesnt matter to me...as long as the dress looks nice...

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Posted by esb980

I'm a 36 c, and the lady in the bridal shop told me since I'm not that big, I can't expect to look that big.... all the dresses seem to make me look flat, they like smoosh you down....

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The lady that I worked with today actually suggested SURGERY! That is definitely not in my wedding budget.

I guess I will give up looking for the Miracle Bra version of the wedding dress.

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somebody told me sweetheart necklines help maybe because they 'dip' down in the middle? all i know is that im getting these

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Are you kidding? Was she serious? Bad Bad bridal shop lady!!!

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I would add padding to it!!!

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Posted by beautyq115

I would add padding to it!!!

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Thanks Kathleen. I'm sure I will let them sew the padding in. I just can't decide if I will be comfortable in strapless. I feel like EVERY dress is strapless.

How is the teacher search coming along?

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I have to have cups sewn in my dress because it is backless and gravity has found my boobs.

I tried on a strapless dress for my nephews Bar Mitzvah the other day and of course didnt have a strapless bra with me. So the saleslady looks at me and says 'Your breasts are supposed to be up HERE.'

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Posted by NPTbride

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Posted by beautyq115

I would add padding to it!!!

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Thanks Kathleen. I'm sure I will let them sew the padding in. I just can't decide if I will be comfortable in strapless. I feel like EVERY dress is strapless.

How is the teacher search coming along?

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Its going...hopefully something will come up.

Did you like any of the dresses that you saw..besides the chest part?? Not every dress is strapless..Maggie sottero makes many dresses with cap sleeves...

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There were two that I liked. Unfortunately I am totally across the board. One was a Jim Hjelm with spaghetti straps. It was basically plain with one band of beading at the empire waist. The second dress I liked was a Demetrios. It was strapless (but I would add straps). It had a lot more beading on the top and it also had a detachable train. I couldn't find a picture of the Demetrios dress. I will look for a picture of the JH dress.

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Posted by Goldi1021

I have to have cups sewn in my dress because it is backless and gravity has found my boobs.

I tried on a strapless dress for my nephews Bar Mitzvah the other day and of course didnt have a strapless bra with me. So the saleslady looks at me and says 'Your breasts are supposed to be up HERE.'

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What is wrong w/ theese sales people?!!? I'm sure you are perfectly aware of where your boobs should be and do NOT need her to point it out!!

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You should look in Macys...they have lots of Demetrious dresses.

Sorry you didn't have luck at Lillettes

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Macys is actually having a trunk sale next weekend so I will check them out. What exactly is a trunk sale? Are they all samples?

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Posted by NPTbride

Macys is actually having a trunk sale next weekend so I will check them out. What exactly is a trunk sale? Are they all samples?

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I am not sure I have never been to one...I think thats what they are and they may give it to you at a discount BUT you may have to take it home with you...I could be totally off though

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After I check it out I will let you know. If nothing else I will check out more dresses. I hope I can try them on.

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Trunk sale sis 15% all their current merchandise/orders at macys

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Posted by esb980

I'm a 36 c, and the lady in the bridal shop told me since I'm not that big, I can't expect to look that big.... all the dresses seem to make me look flat, they like smoosh you down....

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wow if you are a c and are 'not that big' what would she say about girls like me that barely fill in an A?????????? can't believe these people!

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I have the opposite problem (bigger chest but trying not to make it obvious in my wedding dress) Try a halter neck, sweetheart neck or even an empire or something with some type of a band right under the chest. I know I couldn't wear any of these styles becasue of my chest issues but they would look great on somebody with a different body type. I tried on like 30 dresses until I found the one...just take your time and have fun...you'll find it!