A Thread Just for Plus Size Brides (NEW)

JillandJoe Posted: Feb 17, 2009 02:16 PM

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Posted by GRod2Be

Posted by mbscheer

OK girls... I am going dress shopping at the end of the month. Please give me names of places that you have gone that have larger size dresses.

I am a street size 16-18 and I could put on every dress i wanted to try on at Lilletes in Baldwin. They were super nice and I was pleased. I also went to Davids and Beautiful bride in Lynbrook. BB I wasn't happy with, they say they have bigger dresses, but two of of the five I cuoldn't get on at all...the lady held them up to me..... like that does anything

DAvid's had a huge selection, but make sure you are willing to wait and make an appointment!

squeekietoy Posted: Feb 18, 2009 08:33 AM

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Newlywed crashing....I'm selling my crinoline slip if anyone is looking for one. It's ballgown with a hook and eye and zipper closure. It is a size 20, I wear a street size 16/18.
I only wore the slip while we were taking pictures so it's in almost brand new condition.

cbakos85 Posted: Feb 18, 2009 12:27 PM

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bump

MrsL2010 Posted: Feb 25, 2009 06:19 PM

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bumping for kristan102

lizzzie35 Posted: Feb 25, 2009 07:28 PM

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Lillette's!!

They were sooo helpful and they had a pretty good selection.

I know a lot of the regular dresses in most stores all were in size 8-10... I tried (or attempted to try) on a couple of those and it was very very difficult to imagine what it would look like.

Kristan102 Posted: Feb 25, 2009 08:50 PM

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Thank You MrsL2010!!

MrsL2010 Posted: Mar 17, 2009 09:48 PM

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just wondering if any of you girls tried bridal elegance in dix hills for a dress

amandah75 Posted: Mar 17, 2009 10:19 PM

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Got my Bonny at Paradise Bridal. They actually go up to a size 32!

MrsL2010 Posted: Mar 17, 2009 10:23 PM

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Posted by amandah75

Got my Bonny at Paradise Bridal. They actually go up to a size 32!

I remember you saying that and I am going to go there during my easter recess from work.

i am going to be stuck up in the huntington area for a while next week and thought to kill time i would check there, just want to know if it was worth it.

amandah75 Posted: Mar 17, 2009 10:27 PM

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Doesn't hurt to try it out. Can also do a search on this site. Just because you are trying on doesn't mean you have to buy. Also, BARGAIN. I did and saved a LOT on my dress. Felt really good about that. Good to get multiple prices for your dress so you have something to work with.

Can't wait to hear how it goes!

MrsL2010 Posted: Apr 11, 2009 03:13 PM

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Hi ladies,

I just bought my dress in Paradise Bridal out in Patchogue. It was a little big of a drive for me, but so worth it. they had a big selection of plus size dresses and the woman helping me was fantastic. never did she make me feel bad about my weight. she knew what styles i liked and helped me find 'the one'.

i had gone to another bridal shop and trying to get into some dresses was not much fun.

paradise bridal had a great selection and some were even big on me (which was a complete shock). I'm a street size 22 and by no means was i going to fit into a bridal 8.

I definitely recommend giving this place a chance.

JAAMS Posted: Apr 11, 2009 03:50 PM

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Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

Ray8183 Posted: Apr 11, 2009 04:48 PM

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I am going to Paradise Bridal out in Patchogue on Thursday, just to try on. So ladies you will all be with.

MrsL2010 Posted: Apr 11, 2009 06:19 PM

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Posted by JAAMS

Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

you are usually a few sizes bigger in bridal clothing (BM dresses and wedding gowns).

They actually ordered my dress 4 sizes bigger than i usually wear. Apparently I was in between 3 and 4 sizes bigger, but we opted for the bigger size because it's easier to take in, then to let it out.

when you go to try on gowns, they will stuff you into any gown you want. paradise just happens to have a larger selection of plus size gowns.

DeeDee1013 Posted: Apr 11, 2009 07:11 PM

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Posted by JAAMS

Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

I'm a size 24 in pants. I tried on a size 24 Alfred Angelo dress and it was too big. They ordered a size 22 and it fit perfectly

mbscheer Posted: Apr 11, 2009 08:15 PM

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Posted by MrsL2010

Hi ladies,

I just bought my dress in Paradise Bridal out in Patchogue. It was a little big of a drive for me, but so worth it. they had a big selection of plus size dresses and the woman helping me was fantastic. never did she make me feel bad about my weight. she knew what styles i liked and helped me find 'the one'.

i had gone to another bridal shop and trying to get into some dresses was not much fun.

paradise bridal had a great selection and some were even big on me (which was a complete shock). I'm a street size 22 and by no means was i going to fit into a bridal 8.

I definitely recommend giving this place a chance.

That's were I got my dress!!! They were amazing!! I was so happy there...they had a huge selection! Danielle was my bridal consultant. I am also getting my bridesmaid dresses and my moms dress there.

MrsL2010 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 10:32 AM

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Posted by DeeDee1013

Posted by JAAMS

Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

I'm a size 24 in pants. I tried on a size 24 Alfred Angelo dress and it was too big. They ordered a size 22 and it fit perfectly

now you have me nervous. do you think i should go back and have them measure me again to be safe?

DeeDee1013 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 04:09 PM

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Posted by MrsL2010

Posted by DeeDee1013

Posted by JAAMS

Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

I'm a size 24 in pants. I tried on a size 24 Alfred Angelo dress and it was too big. They ordered a size 22 and it fit perfectly

now you have me nervous. do you think i should go back and have them measure me again to be safe?

Are you going by your measurements or did you try on the dress? I was lucky enough to try on the dress in a size 24. So, I could see that it was too big for me.

MrsL2010 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:41 PM

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Posted by DeeDee1013

Posted by MrsL2010

Posted by DeeDee1013

Posted by JAAMS

Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

I'm a size 24 in pants. I tried on a size 24 Alfred Angelo dress and it was too big. They ordered a size 22 and it fit perfectly

now you have me nervous. do you think i should go back and have them measure me again to be safe?

Are you going by your measurements or did you try on the dress? I was lucky enough to try on the dress in a size 24. So, I could see that it was too big for me.

i tried it on in a 24 and it was slightly snug in the waist, but not too much

DeeDee1013 Posted: Apr 13, 2009 08:15 AM

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Posted by MrsL2010

Posted by DeeDee1013

Posted by MrsL2010

Posted by DeeDee1013

Posted by JAAMS

Yey I love this thread

I notice a few people saying 'street size'-- Do people usually wear bigger gowns than regular clothes? I'm a 22/24 (in pants, slightly smaller in shirts)- what size dresses should I be asking for when I go in?

I'm a size 24 in pants. I tried on a size 24 Alfred Angelo dress and it was too big. They ordered a size 22 and it fit perfectly

now you have me nervous. do you think i should go back and have them measure me again to be safe?

Are you going by your measurements or did you try on the dress? I was lucky enough to try on the dress in a size 24. So, I could see that it was too big for me.

i tried it on in a 24 and it was slightly snug in the waist, but not too much