Another Vegas renewal outfit...

Original post by Sonicstef

Aug 19, 2003 04:20 PM

For the girls that have been following my tramautic outfit search...what do you think of this one?

Honestly.

Silk Crepe Suiting
Four-ply silk crepe. Fully lined.
$100 for the jacket, $50 for the skirt

or this one

Our Exclusive Dupioni Silk Jacket, Dress $70 for the jacket, $50 for the dress

And what kind of shoes do I wear with an all pink outfit???

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2003 04:28 PM

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I want to wear the flower around my neck, not on the dress like in the photo.

Im actually obsessed with this dress but am not spending the $1K plus to get it.

Sassy Posted: Aug 20, 2003 04:45 PM

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STEF !!!
Why don't you just have this dress you just posted made?

Sage10.03 Posted: Aug 20, 2003 04:58 PM

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Stef - I LOVE the dress posted above, but agree about the $$!! UGH!
Maybe you could have it made???

Also with the BR dress I posted...I am sure any good tailor could make it into a V-Neck.

Sassy - I think it was $128.00 and I'm not sure if it came in other colors but it's on their website!

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:00 PM

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The dress from BR is $148 but Ive called a few BRs and none of them have it out yet (or so they say). Must call back next week.

Having a dress made is going to cost me in the $400 range so that is out. But isnt it lovely?? (drooling)

Diane Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:01 PM

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Stef..that dress is so STUNNING
You can always have that other dress made into a v-necy, and remove the flower, and make it to fit like a necklace.

Sassy Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:03 PM

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I think it's perfect. What's your budget?

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:05 PM

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That dress is over $1K so there is no way.

I dont want to spend any more than $200.

Sassy Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:07 PM

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Have you spoken to a dressmaker yet?
$400 the dress doesnlt look all that hard to make. What if you buy the materials?

alina Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:12 PM

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Stef, I think you're spending more time/energy looking for this dress than for your bridal dress, no?

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:13 PM

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I called around to friends who have had BM dresses made. Its usually about $300 plus materials...so $400.

If I 'knew' someone who did non bridal work, maybe i could find it for less but I dont know anyone that can do more than a hem.

Alina: You would think, right? But actually no b/c that was just as aggravating a process. Trust me when I say that I looked everywhere for my dress. I tried on a LOT!

Sassy Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:14 PM

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Dang. WHo would've thought, I thought we go to seamstresses to save money, but I guess everyone takes advantage of the Bridal Industry.

alina Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:17 PM

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Stef, I still remember you asking me to ask Karin about making the dress. Perhaps if you send her the picture, she'll actually reply this time? I loved the way she did alterations, and was patient with me... But then again, she charged me more for alterations that you're getting quoted for having a dress made (LOL)

Sassy Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:18 PM

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Stef is this close enough?
It comes in White for $119.......

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:19 PM

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I emailed Karin just now just to see what she says. She will probably want a lot of $$ but no harm asking I guess.

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 22, 2003 08:53 AM

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Karin wanted $1600 to make this dress!! Zoinks! I think the dress from Watters is only $1100!

Jeanene Posted: Aug 22, 2003 12:04 PM

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Yikes!!! $1600!!!

It is a beautiful dress - but that is a LOT of money!

alina Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:51 PM

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Holy Molly, Stef. That's waay too much!!!

You can get a full bridal gown with alterations for this price

jennbaby Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:53 PM

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Karin is coo coo

Stef I saw some nice dresses this weekend in RI you may have liked.

Did you order the pink 2 piece?

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 25, 2003 12:54 PM

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Im sure you are all sick to death of hearing about this but I went to BR today to try on that cream dress. Beautiful in that photo, gross in person. I even tried it on just to make sure it wasnt one of those dresses that look bad on the hanger..nope it looks bad on me too.

Ugh.

Fran M Posted: Aug 25, 2003 01:51 PM

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Stef
I have a great dressmaker in Hoboken. (Very easy to get to by bus from the prot authority)You can send her the pic and she will give you a price. She is reasonable compared to others I have seen.
The shop is called Hollydae, her name is Holly, phone 201 653 5557.