Bridesmaid dilemma

Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 06, 2003 10:03 PM

Bridesmaid dilemma

I haven't picked out the dress offically, but here is the problem. I have two MOH one that is a size 4 and one that is about a size 16. I also have 5 BMs, 2 which are thin and 2 about a size 14 and 1 that is heavy (actually now she is pregnant and due in Feb). But normally she is in the plus sizes.

I found a dress that I like in a magezine that goes with my dress.
http://www.barijay.com/salon.asp?URL=411.htm
It is strapless.

I was thinking about picking out a color and the designer and letting everyone pick out a dress they feel comfortable wearing. I was a bridesmaid once where I felt uncomfortable the whole day, it was before I lost weight. I don't think it's fair to have the girls spend all this money and feel uncomfortable.

Any suggestions.

JimmysBride Posted: Dec 06, 2003 10:37 PM

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Ok, I'm going to try to attach the image...don't know if it'll work:

Well, you can pretty much bet that your larger sized BMs won't feel comfortable in the strapless, but you should show them the dress anyway, maybe have them try it on and see what they say. But picking the designer and color and letting them choose the style is probably your best option.

JimmysBride Posted: Dec 06, 2003 10:38 PM

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Oh well, here's the small version:

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Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 06, 2003 10:51 PM

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I did see another dress I liked when I got my gown. It had a little bit of a sleeve. My mom says that I should get one with a full half sleeve. She is heavy and says she wouldn't feel comfortable with anything less.

nov2004bride Posted: Dec 06, 2003 11:36 PM

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Some of my bridesmaids are heavier and they love the strapless gown I picked out. It is tea length and in black. They look great in them and it is very flattering. I think in my situation, less fabric is better. Even my skinny bridesmaids are happy and look great. I had them try it on first and they I ordered them. I wanted to make sure they were all happy. In my case, I wanted them all in the same dress. They can also wear the dress again which was my main concern!!