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I'm plus-sized on the bottom but I have a petite frame on top, so let's just say that 1-piece dresses are usually a disaster on me! I got mine at Wedding Salon of Manhasset. The women there practically have first-person knowledge of each designer, and what cut changes they will make! It was awesome! Even though my dress is a 1-piece A-line (Alvina Valenta), they are cutting the top to be a 16 and the bottom a 20, AND they are cutting the top to be a D-cup so there's more in the front for the 'girls' and less in the back, so the proportion doesn't get all messed up. I had an incredible experience there ;)

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First -- YAY! I never knew this thread existed.

Second -- Can you ladies give me some suggestions about where to start trying on dresses? I'm finally ready (after 6 months...) to try on a few and I feel like so many places won't have a selection of plus size dresses..... I'd really appreciate the help!

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Posted by iHeartMoogle

First -- YAY! I never knew this thread existed.

Second -- Can you ladies give me some suggestions about where to start trying on dresses? I'm finally ready (after 6 months...) to try on a few and I feel like so many places won't have a selection of plus size dresses..... I'd really appreciate the help!

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I haven't been yet but David's Bridal has a large plus size selection

I did go to RK Bridal and they had a big selection

Also, if you try corset backs even if it is not your size you can get into them usually

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Posted by iHeartMoogle

First -- YAY! I never knew this thread existed.

Second -- Can you ladies give me some suggestions about where to start trying on dresses? I'm finally ready (after 6 months...) to try on a few and I feel like so many places won't have a selection of plus size dresses..... I'd really appreciate the help!

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I got my dress at Paradise Bridal. They had a big selection...Maybe they will have a chiffon dress

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Posted by iHeartMoogle

First -- YAY! I never knew this thread existed.

Second -- Can you ladies give me some suggestions about where to start trying on dresses? I'm finally ready (after 6 months...) to try on a few and I feel like so many places won't have a selection of plus size dresses..... I'd really appreciate the help!

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I got my dress at Paradise Bridal. They had a big selection...Maybe they will have a chiffon dress

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Maybe! I'm going to try some on in the store and then have the dream dress shipped to me if I like the way some other chiffon dresses look...

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Posted by iHeartMoogle

First -- YAY! I never knew this thread existed.

Second -- Can you ladies give me some suggestions about where to start trying on dresses? I'm finally ready (after 6 months...) to try on a few and I feel like so many places won't have a selection of plus size dresses..... I'd really appreciate the help!

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I got my dress at Paradise Bridal. They had a big selection...Maybe they will have a chiffon dress

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Maybe! I'm going to try some on in the store and then have the dream dress shipped to me if I like the way some other chiffon dresses look...

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It looks beautiful!

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Have any of you girls heard of Bridal world in Baldwin?

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Hey Ladies!!

I have a question for those who have tried on already and may be the same shape as I.

I'm an apple shape so basically I'm all boobs and stomach, no waist, no hips.

What style did you find worked best for you? What gave you a shape and (sorry to be so blunt, but this is my worst fear) what didn't make you look like a big snowball in the gown?

Thanks for any help!

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Posted by mbscheer

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Posted by iHeartMoogle

First -- YAY! I never knew this thread existed.

Second -- Can you ladies give me some suggestions about where to start trying on dresses? I'm finally ready (after 6 months...) to try on a few and I feel like so many places won't have a selection of plus size dresses..... I'd really appreciate the help!

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I got my dress at Paradise Bridal. They had a big selection...Maybe they will have a chiffon dress

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Maybe! I'm going to try some on in the store and then have the dream dress shipped to me if I like the way some othr chiffon dresses look...

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It looks beautiful!

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The dress is amazing

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Posted by Kristan35

Hey Ladies!!

I have a question for those who have tried on already and may be the same shape as I.

I'm an apple shape so basically I'm all boobs and stomach, no waist, no hips.

What style did you find worked best for you? What gave you a shape and (sorry to be so blunt, but this is my worst fear) what didn't make you look like a big snowball in the gown?

Thanks for any help!

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This is my problem as well on top of the fact that I am 5'11. I found that A-Line dress with the corsets helped the most because they pulled in my waistline. Also I found that ruching helped a lot.

I found my dress at Paradise bridal. Patty was amazing and was incredibly accommodating. I wasn't liking any of the plus size dresses she had me try on so she came up with a alternate plan. She put me in a crinoline skirt and would form the top of the regular misses dresses to my upper body and then lay the skirt over the crinoline so I could get the effect. In doing this, I got to see so many more options and ended up buying my dress there. I highly recommend Paradise Bridal.

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Posted by SoontobeRoma15

This is my problem as well on top of the fact that I am 5'11. I found that A-Line dress with the corsets helped the most because they pulled in my waistline. Also I found that ruching helped a lot.

I found my dress at Paradise bridal. Patty was amazing and was incredibly accommodating. I wasn't liking any of the plus size dresses she had me try on so she came up with a alternate plan. She put me in a crinoline skirt and would form the top of the regular misses dresses to my upper body and then lay the skirt over the crinoline so I could get the effect. In doing this, I got to see so many more options and ended up buying my dress there. I highly recommend Paradise Bridal.

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Thanks! What a great idea! I will remember this and see if they will let me do the same.

Thanks again!

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No problem, I just realized we are date twins also.

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Posted by SoontobeRoma15

No problem, I just realized we are date twins also.

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Oh... I didn't notice that! lol What a great date Congrats!

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Posted by Soon2BeMrsP

plus size bride here... although since being on a diet for a month I am down 17lbs! =]

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Im a plus size bride and I'm down 20lbs!

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put me on ladies!!!

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I was dreading going gown shopping!! I put it off for so many weeks and I finally had to go. It was not as bad as I thought. I would defintly suggest trying on dresses higher than your actual size at first- I did that so I felt more comfortable right from the start!

I had a wonderful experinece at the Bridal Suite in Centerach!

Most places I went to had alot for me to try on - you can even try on not a plus size but with a coreset back!

I ended up having a great time -I just had to keep reminding myself that it is my day and I wanted to find the right dress!

Good luck :)

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bumping for Fallbride2012

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Bump for FutureReinhart and new plus size brides!

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Posted by kassy30

Have any of you girls heard of Bridal world in Baldwin?

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I was there today..I found a beautiful dress..not sure if it's the one but then I found out it is from Fall 2007..the girl has to check if they are still making that dress

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the closer i'm getting towards my wedding, I'm REALLY not looking forward to dress shopping if I don;t lose enough weight. F.H really has this thing for strapless gowns and i REALLY wasn't feeling a strapless gown because I'm insecure about my arms....ughhhhhhh

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bump for Soon2BRomeo