Kind of harsh but I could use some ideas

Hi Everyone,

Please please please DO NOT take me the wrong way but I'm at a lose of ideas and was looking for some help..


I am having 3 bridemaids and 1 batron of honor in my wedding. Everyone has a reasonable body type but one.. One of my brides maids is 4'11 and alittle over 250 lbs.. I want to be able to use either a Violet or purple or even garden rose color for their dresses.. Would anyone have a suggestion on colors, dress types that would be flattering to her??

Thanks in advance.. Im just fresh out of ideas..


Dawn

Re: Kind of harsh but I could use some ideas

Maybe a lighter shade of one of the colors you are using. Always go with an A-line, this works very well with all body types. A-line is your best bet.

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I think a dark color would be best....if you go purple i would go eggplant or indigo, not a lavender.

Also something with sleeves... not necessarily sleeves that go down your arm, but spaghetti like straps that are THICK. i would stay away from strapless. Also, halter tops can look nice on people that are heavy.... also, i would stay away from tea length or cocktail length.

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I am short also and my chest is on the above average side I would lose a few pounds SO...IMO I would not like to wear strapless. I would rather some sort of strap...also a darker color maybe in an A line dress. I wore a light purple satin dress and it showed all the imperfections...but it was a pretty dress. Good Luck!!

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I would definitely stay away from satin, that is unforgiving on everyone. I wouldn't do strapless either. A-line or empire waists can hide a lot of flaws as well.

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I agree that a dark color would be more flattering and I've always read that a-line is the most flattering for all body types

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I would 100% go with a dark color. A lighter color might make her uncomfortable

Also, no strapless and defiantly an A-Line - Nothing straight and clingy.

HTH

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try chiffon material in a darker shade....chiffon is very loose and doesn't conform to your body, I think its very flattering on all body types. good luck!

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Dark color, a line is always flattering. Maybe you could pick a two piece dress. Each bridesmaid could pick out a top and bottom that flattered their figure.

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i have the same kind of issue...i got a two piece v-neck a-line dress, the color is kind of bright but its beautiful and it flatters everyone of my bm's.

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Posted by lollipop

I would definitely stay away from satin, that is unforgiving on everyone. I wouldn't do strapless either. A-line or empire waists can hide a lot of flaws as well.

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Agree!

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Posted by Mandyin2007

Dark color, a line is always flattering. Maybe you could pick a two piece dress. Each bridesmaid could pick out a top and bottom that flattered their figure.

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that is exactly what I did...all the girls have the same A-line bottom but picked a different top. They are all vastly different body types~

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Posted by D's Girl

I would 100% go with a dark color. A lighter color might make her uncomfortable

Also, no strapless and defiantly an A-Line - Nothing straight and clingy.

HTH

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I completely agree!

Re: Kind of harsh but I could use some ideas

i agree that a dark color would be best for her

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I would go for a dark color dress that is 2 pieces. they tend to fit better and stay away from strapless. Or, if you want strapless she can get a matching shawl (i forgot what they call them)

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Go with a darker color because it is slimming try an a-line dress. Alfred Angelo makes nice dresses for all sizes and so does Bill Levkoff. Maybe go with a two piece top and bottom.
www.alfredangelo.com

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A- Line is very flattering.. Also, try the two piece mix and match approach.. Nothing is more flattering than feeling comfortable in what you are wearing.. She may like the idea of having different options.. HTH

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Posted by snowcat

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Posted by D's Girl

I would 100% go with a dark color. A lighter color might make her uncomfortable

Also, no strapless and defiantly an A-Line - Nothing straight and clingy.

HTH

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I completely agree!

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I 2nd it. I completly agree

Re: Kind of harsh but I could use some ideas

i would do a darker color with a aline dress. you can also maybe do seperates and let the girls pick there own tops.

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Definitely stay away from strapless, it can make even thin girls look heave and a dark shade to slim her.