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the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
JessicaM.
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:42 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:42 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by Goldi1021
Posted by ChristineAE
My biggest dilema, is the whole 'I need sleeves' situation. No offense to anyone, but I HATE 99.9% of the long sleeve dresses b/c they're just terrible.
I feel your pain. I dont have a sleeve issue, I had a back issue. I needed to cover a tattoo between my shoulder blades and only the expensive couture dresses were able to serve my need. I was only shown about 5 dresses - thats all they had that could cover my tattoo. I ended up with a Romona Keveza dress which I love. The salon knocked about $700 off the dress and it still cost an arm and a leg. I also tried on a Steven Yearick dress that cost about $4000. If I would have fit in the sample size, they would have cut the price.
#1 My dress - Romona Keveza
#2 The Steven Yearick I could not afford. (it came up very high in the back and was heavily beaded) It was stunning.
Goldi- both dreses are stunning, but I really love the one you chose- fantastic and the back- it's so different and beautiful.
PrincessConsuela
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:42 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:42 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by ChristineAE
No way - totally having a liner! I'm not a SLU-T Jess! Trashy - yes, but not before the Eyes of GOD! SHEESH....I will also have the dress in WHITE - Ivory doesn't go over well with mom - I had enough trouble convincing her of having a Sash and it being gold!
Don't talk to Princess Consuela until she decides which dress she's going with! She had me sitting on the edge of my seat for the whole week and weekend with her POLL!
nice nice ladies that is okay you dont have to talk to me. i hopefully will have news monday afternoon on my gown! i was just looking at the close up of your gown christine and it is gorgeous!!!! i didnt think you werent going to get liner in the dress i just wanted to know if it was going to be a nude colored liner or solid white which jmo would give the gown a different look.
ChrissynRicky
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:44 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:44 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Random: My mom's Syrian....Anyway, I honestly don't like the whole sheer thing, and I don't like that most of the designers that make long sleeves add a BELL to it....why do they have to flare at the bottom? If I wanted to look like an F'ing Princess from Medieval Times....I'd just buy a COSTUME!
Sorry for the RANT! LOL
I haven't ventured into the whole fabric arena as of yet. This dress maker apparantly has some type of a HOOK somewhere...we'll see what happens.
JessicaM.
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:47 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:47 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by PrincessConsuela
Posted by ChristineAE
i didnt think you werent going to get liner in the dress i just wanted to know if it was going to be a nude colored liner or solid white which jmo would give the gown a different look.
that might be interesting...to have a the contrasting liner under the lace- it would definitely give the dress a different look...
hmmm Consuela, does this mean you are going for the 'different' dress....hmmmm LOL
hey- if you want, you can have both dresses made for the price of purchasing one...then you don't have to choose! LOL
ChrissynRicky
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:48 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:48 AM
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I'm going with Jess on this PC!
Jennie0898
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:51 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:51 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by ChristineAE
Anyway, I honestly don't like the whole sheer thing, and I don't like that most of the designers that make long sleeves add a BELL to it....why do they have to flare at the bottom? If I wanted to look like an F'ing Princess from Medieval Times....I'd just buy a COSTUME!
I have to agree with you 100%. Most long sleeve gowns are totally not my taste.
Jennie0898
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:52 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:52 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by JessicaM.
Hi, I am Jessica and my eyes are bigger than my wallet. If you are like me, and want a couture gown at an off-the-rack price, this is the thread for you!
I am getting this dress re-created.
you see, I am not only the knock-off thread president, but I am also a client!
Jess,
Who are you using to make your gown? The same woman as Christine? I apologize if this is a redundant question, but I didn't notice throughout the thread if you mentioned this info.
JessicaM.
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:52 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:52 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by ChristineAE
Anyway, I honestly don't like the whole sheer thing, and I don't like that most of the designers that make long sleeves add a BELL to it....why do they have to flare at the bottom? If I wanted to look like an F'ing Princess from Medieval Times....I'd just buy a COSTUME!
I have to agree with you 100%. Most long sleeve gowns are totally not my taste.
ditto- I don't get it either...I guess it's supposed to add drama and flair...and maybe a little tiny bell would be nice....but they just go waaayyy overboard on most, of course this is JMO!
JessicaM.
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:56 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:56 AM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by JessicaM.
Hi, I am Jessica and my eyes are bigger than my wallet. If you are like me, and want a couture gown at an off-the-rack price, this is the thread for you!
I am getting this dress re-created.
you see, I am not only the knock-off thread president, but I am also a client!
Jess,
Who are you using to make your gown? The same woman as Christine? I apologize if this is a redundant question, but I didn't notice throughout the thread if you mentioned this info.
no, the woman that is making my gown is a retired professional wedding dress maker (FIT alum, so I know I am in good hands
) she just happens to be in fh's family, so she is doing it for me, kind of as a favor I guess- but mostly because she is genuinely happy and excited for us...and she LOVES the design and cut of my dress. She may take on a few gowns here and there, so I could ask her if anyone else is interested. she does live in Brooklyn though (WIlliamsburg) and does NOT travel well (she is old- 85 I think, and she needs to be driven anywhere)She reminds me kind of as yoda- b/c she looks so small and frail- but a sewing machine is her ligh-saber----she just comes out of nowhere with her skills!
Jennie0898
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:01 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:01 PM
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Posted by JessicaM.
She reminds me kind of as yoda- b/c she looks so small and frail- but a sewing machine is her ligh-saber----she just comes out of nowhere with her skills!
You're killing me!!! I'm picturing this little old lady who looks like Yoda sitting at a sewing machine!! 85 and she still can make a dress god bless her!!! I am always amazed by the older generations... They have an incredible work ethic! I was sort of hoping she was out on the island but no big deal. I'll just keep looking!!Thanks!
ChrissynRicky
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:03 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:03 PM
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I wish I had a grandmother like that! It always adds that special something!I honestly think getting a wedding dress custom made is really special. You're involved in the making, the ideas, and the whole process....so it's very sentimental.
SomethingBlu
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:15 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:15 PM
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I'm not an '06 bride, but can I play? My dress was made by mom and was inspired by this Amsale...of course, the model is very thin so I adjusted the beading and design to emphasize my body type.
There are a lot more pictures posted in my review on The Bride's Review board...
ChrissynRicky
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:17 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:17 PM
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Just gorgeous Sasha!
Jennie0898
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:19 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:19 PM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by SomethingBlu
I'm not an '06 bride, but can I play?
This was the 'inspiration'...Amsale Blue Label
I modified it for my body type and the hand embroidery we found from India...I also added a crystal hem (will have better pics when I get my pro-pics)...made with love by my mom!
OMG I LOVE that dress!!
SomethingBlu
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:19 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:19 PM
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Posted by ChristineAE
Just gorgeous Sasha!
THANK YOU!Girls, the best part (besides having a dress made for YOUR body type) was the fact that the original was $4500...my dress was under $300 and that included HAND embroidery on silver thread from India and Italian silk satin!
Why pay more? ETA: Of course my mom didn't charge me labor, but having your dress made by a professional still has a lot of benefits.
PrincessConsuela
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:28 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:28 PM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by JessicaM.
Posted by PrincessConsuela
Posted by ChristineAE
i didnt think you werent going to get liner in the dress i just wanted to know if it was going to be a nude colored liner or solid white which jmo would give the gown a different look.
that might be interesting...to have a the contrasting liner under the lace- it would definitely give the dress a different look...
hmmm Consuela, does this mean you are going for the 'different' dress....hmmmm LOL
hey- if you want, you can have both dresses made for the price of purchasing one...then you don't have to choose! LOL
you guys really dont think i havent thought of that before. both gowns!!! well i already have. LOL but that is not going to happen. i am going to pick one
ChrissynRicky
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:30 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:30 PM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by PrincessConsuela
Posted by JessicaM.
Posted by PrincessConsuela
Posted by ChristineAE
i didnt think you werent going to get liner in the dress i just wanted to know if it was going to be a nude colored liner or solid white which jmo would give the gown a different look.
that might be interesting...to have a the contrasting liner under the lace- it would definitely give the dress a different look...
hmmm Consuela, does this mean you are going for the 'different' dress....hmmmm LOL
hey- if you want, you can have both dresses made for the price of purchasing one...then you don't have to choose! LOL
you guys really dont think i havent thought of that before. both gowns!!! well i already have. LOL but that is not going to happen. i am going to pick one
It's Number 2 right?
chikita315
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:42 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 12:42 PM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
I don't have a knock-off dress, but I will have knock-off invitations Anyway - you girls will all look stunning in your dresses, knock-off or not
I like saying knock-off
marymoon
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 01:40 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 01:40 PM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Posted by chikita315
I don't have a knock-off dress, but I will have knock-off invitations
Anyway - you girls will all look stunning in your dresses, knock-off or not
I like saying knock-off
Knock it off!
M&S Sept12006
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 01:40 PM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2005 01:40 PM
Re: the Official '06 Designer Knock-off thread!
Ladies!Question: how much does it cost (appx) to have a dress like that made? For example a re-make of a Reemie? Detailed bodice, full skirt, and strapless?
TIA
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