Junior Bridesmaids Dresses (a little LONG)

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 21, 2003 10:58 AM

Junior Bridesmaids Dresses (a little LONG)

Hi all! I am having a slight problem. My BM's will be wearing a two piece Bill Levkoff gown. My Jr. BM is 10, HOWEVER, just as big as some of my bridesmaids. She is a very mature 10 year old. The dress for my bridesmaids is below. Do you think I can get away with having her purchase this one and I add extra material for cap sleeves and maybe even some flowers to match my FGs (they will be in a totally different dress)? OR should I look somewhere else? My BMs will be in European Wine, my MOH and FG's will be in Champagne. I kind of wanted her colors to be opposite the FGs. I don't want her to look too grown up, she is only 10, ya know? Anyone have ANY idea where I can look for a Jr. Bridesmaid gown that will match this one? I'm concerned about color. I do not want 10000 shades of wine. Thanks. I know I'm being picky.

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Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jan 21, 2003 10:59 AM

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Why don't you put FULL sleeves on the whole dress....

I think that would be fine!!

Misty Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:04 AM

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Has she tried it on yet? When I look my jr bridesmaid, I thought my bm dress would be too mature for her, but when she put it on it was just fine! My girls are wearing a halter dress with a v-neck.

The seamstress may also be able to add a simple spaghetti strap for her, you'd be surprised how much that little string makes it look like a 'younger' dress!

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:05 AM

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Thanks ladies! No she hasn't tried it on yet! I guess I will not know until she tries it!!

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:06 AM

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I think it would be fine - Just give her short maybe elbow sleeves or possibly wide shoulder straps - you want her to look young but if you give her full sleeves she might be warm if she wants to dance? JMO.
I think that is a beautiful dress it was one of the like 20 dresses my girls are looking at.

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:07 AM

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But

Lauren..

Don't let a 10yr old girl wear strapless.... U know..
Have something but not strapless!!!

Let us know what happens!!

Sassy Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:08 AM

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My suggestion would be for either cap sleeves or elbow sleeves -- also let them put the neckline up higher for her so her young cleavage doesnt show.

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:09 AM

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Thanks! I definatly will have to add something! Her mother will think I'm nuts! LOL! I would never put a 10 year old in Strapless.

Sassy Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:15 AM

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WishCandy Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:31 AM

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You could definitely put straps on it and make it a tank top or make it a halter for her. I think it would look cute.

yabbobay Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:45 AM

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i was contemplating a strapless dress for BMs...and I didn't think it would be appropriate for the jr BMs....but at the salon they suggested getting another dress...similar dress...from the same manufacturer...

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 21, 2003 11:47 AM

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Thanks Yabbo, I'm considering that! Of course I CANNOT get into the Bill Levkoff website today! UGH! I want to make sure it's the same material too, so that the color is the same. I don't know why I am so anal on this color thing!

Thanks for all the input ladies!

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 22, 2003 02:35 PM

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Hi ladies! Just thought I'd share the dress I found for my Jr. BM, of course we have to go see it in person, but thought I'd share with my wedding buddies first! The back ties up like a corset. I went with this one because my FGs dress ties up in front like a corset, I thought I could kind of 'blend' them together. Keep in mind that the color is wine, not this color. What do you guys think? A little much for a Jr.BM or is it good? ALSO, to make it easier on her mother, do you think it would be alright if I had her order her dress from a bridal salon closer to her, rather than where the rest of the BMs are ordering from??? Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks again!

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Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jan 22, 2003 02:37 PM

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I love it!!

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 22, 2003 02:38 PM

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Thanks Theresa!

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Jan 22, 2003 02:58 PM

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Will your bridal salon give you a discount on the dress if you order if there? If not, then let her order it by her home. I have two jr bm and they are getting their dresses in FL.

OctBride03 Posted: Jan 22, 2003 03:02 PM

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I should really check that out. I just figured this was less stress, ya know? So far, the BMs are already getting a discount. They won't order the gowns until all deposits are in, I just figured if she didn't order it there, I can get the BMs gowns ordered! I guess it's no big deal if she goes elsewhere.