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ssdare Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:28 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:28 PM

Opinion on BM Dresses...

I'm having trouble deciding on BM dresses. Which do you like better? And why?

The 1st dress is made of sheer silk organza with lining to make it opaque:

and the back of 1st dress - organza is not lined so it is sheer to the skin:

The second dress is silk satin on top and a polyester crepe material on the bottom:

and the back of the 2nd dress:

Also, the 1st dress ($219) is twice as much as the 2nd ($99 on sale).
Edited to describe fabric material and pricing.

abc7077 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:31 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:31 PM

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The first one. I like the sheer sides in the back and the front of the one is without the gathered piece like the other one. Depending on how your girls are will depend on how they would look in the second one. Some people will not look great with the gathered piece in the middle.

dubliner Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:32 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:32 PM

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#2
but I can't tell what the back of 1 really looks like

applesfla Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:46 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:46 PM

Re: Opinion on BM Dresses...

I personally like #1 better but that one might not look as good on different sized girls. I would ask you BM's which one they like better and let them decide.

Sonicstef Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:48 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:48 PM

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I like #1 best.

Ive seen it at Ann Taylor and the price is quite reasonable. If you wanted to chance it, you could probably get the dress at a considerable discount after the holiday season is over.

jennbaby Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:51 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:51 PM

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I like #1. Material is nicer

Latina511 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:51 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:51 PM

Re: Opinion on BM Dresses...

I like #1...

verdila Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:52 PM

Re: Opinion on BM Dresses...

Number one is gorgeous! What is the discrepancy in price?

Betty Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:54 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 02:54 PM

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I like #1, I just like the shape better. And I love the back!

dcbride Posted: Nov 07, 2002 03:03 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 03:03 PM

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I love dress #1.

Edited because I can't read.

bride082003 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 03:07 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 03:07 PM

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lulu Posted: Nov 07, 2002 03:08 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 03:08 PM

Re: Opinion on BM Dresses...

I like #1 better. I think it has a nicer shape to it.

susans Posted: Nov 07, 2002 04:05 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 04:05 PM

Re: Opinion on BM Dresses...

#2.
Except is that a bow in the back?
If so, I like #2 without the bow.
I don't like the sheer back on #1. It's a bit too 'nightgown' sexy, JMO.

Sasha96 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 04:06 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 04:06 PM

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#1 gets my vote!

bride04 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:23 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:23 PM

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#1 is the best. i also don't like the bow on #2

V&S03 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:35 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:35 PM

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I like #1 the best, the back gives it a unique look. I think the cut will be more flattering on different sizes. I also do not like the bow in the back of #2.

bethsiar Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:55 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:55 PM

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I like #2. I think it will look better on different shaped girls too.

bethsiar Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:55 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 05:55 PM

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Oops! I meant #1!

karen32 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 06:37 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 06:37 PM

Re: Opinion on BM Dresses...

I really, really like #1. #2 is nice, if you get rid of the bow, but I don't think it would look nice on certain shapes, given that the waistline falls so high.

That being said - I would have a hard time asking my girls to pay $219 + alterations, but JMO! Hopefully you can find it discounted somewhere.

Good Luck!!!

Sassy Posted: Nov 07, 2002 09:19 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 09:19 PM