FMIL drama

KiTTeN0819 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:22 AM

FMIL drama

So my ever procrastinating FMIL never ordered her gown.. She decided this past weekend to go order one to find out thats its too late and that she will have to get something off the rack or buy a sample. She is not the usual sample size so she is having a hard time. She found one dress she says looked ok on her but the color is the same as my moms gown so i told her not to get it.. She says to me 'I'm just going to get whatever fits my body'.... I stressed to her again to please not get brown.. get any color except brown. And again she says shes just going to get what fits.. I really think shes going to end up in brown (my moms color).. I am so freakin pissed she waited so long to shop.

Has anyone ever been to Estelles? I have never been there but i told her to go there.. Do they have alot of dresses that are appropriate for MOG? Or does anyone know of any other place she can look. She had no luck in Macy's or Fantasia Bridal.

Cutechef729 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:24 AM

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Awe I'm sorry to hear this. My mil bought her dress at Estelle's. They have a nice mother of the bride/groom section and most were less expensive than dresses from the bridal shops. She will find something don't worry!

futuremrsfab Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:25 AM

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for you! My FMIL did the same thing- she waited for forever- but ended up getting a beautiful dress at Nordstroms- maybe tell her to try there or Lord & Taylor- they have gorgeous dresses off the rack

lillprincess54 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:25 AM

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did she try davids???

Maria31 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:25 AM

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My FMIL bought hers off the rack too...
Estelle's has such a huge selection that she will definitely find something there!

KiTTeN0819 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:28 AM

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Posted by lillprincess54

did she try davids???

Yes Davids is the place she found the brown dress that looked ok on her.. Im happy to hear Estelles has a whole MOB/MOG section.. Ill tell her tonight.

PeterNina Mom Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:39 AM

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I know a lot of you LI girls do not like to come to Brooklyn or Manhattan to shop but your FMIL really should try Macy's Herald Square. They have a larger selection then the stores in the mall and she may find one there. Also there are a number of stores in Brooklyn she can try. I've posted before that even though it is a small bridal store Doris Fashions on 18th Avenue has everything and are very good. There are also a number of stores along 86th Street and also Avenue U.
I hope she finds something quickly...good luck!

megzzie Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:45 AM

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I've never been to Estelle's but I heard that they have a really nice selection for weddings. DH's aunt found her dress their and it was beautiful! Also, try David's Bridal.

MrsHtobe Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:51 AM

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Both FMIL and my mom got their dresses at Estelle's. . . they have a great selection

lucky1010 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 09:54 AM

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tell her to go to totally you, you can buy them off the rack there too, and they have ALL sizes

lizzie217 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 10:02 AM

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my mom got her's at Dina's in Plainview HTH

MrsJ08 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 10:25 AM

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Estelles has a huge collection, you can get lost lol

MJDoc12 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 10:27 AM

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both my mom and MIL waited until 3 wks before the wedding to get a dress--and i thought i was gonna DIE from anxiety. but they both got great dresses from Estelle's that we brought to my seamstress to do some professional alterations at the last minute.

I would highly suggest Estelle's, Lord & Taylor and Macy's...you can surely find an off the rack dress there!

Hawks Nest Posted: Sep 30, 2008 10:43 AM

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I got my engagement party dress at Estelle's. Also have her try Totally You on merrick Ave. Everyone kept getting on my mother to order her dress. We went there and ordered it and it came in in a week. Plus this stories prices beat everywhere else.

FM me if you want anymore info.

JoesFutureWife Posted: Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM

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The section in Estelles is huge plus they have almost every gown in every size possible. They can also get gowns in 10 days if need be. She should definitely find a gown there.

PauliesGirl Posted: Sep 30, 2008 11:43 AM

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def try estelles

RadiantBride Posted: Sep 30, 2008 11:54 AM

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Estelles' has a lot of great dresses. Your MIL should also check Macy's, Lord & Taylors and Nordstrom as they have a range of sizes and styles.

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 12:13 PM

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Yeah Estelles has a ton.. I was just there..

thelastMrsG Posted: Sep 30, 2008 01:39 PM

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I know what your going through. My FMIL didn't get hers yet, is waiting for ME to take her, and I have 30 days left. Estells is great, but seriously, check Dress Barn!!! I was just there and they have some AWESOME and really fancy outfits