Hey everyone! I need help from all of those gorgeous plus sized brides out there.
I'm getting married in October 2010 so I plan on losing weight (of course!) by the time I need to start looking for gowns. I know there are plenty of choices for plus sized women but I'm still worried. I have no idea what style would compliment my figure. I unfortunately do not have that lovely pear shape but instead I have the frumpy apple shape. I have lost weight in the past (and put it back on) and I know I don't lose the apple shape easily so i'm afraid that no matter how much weight I may lose, I'm still going to be all stomach. I'm also on the short side, 5'3.
If there's anybody out there that can help me with what style of dress to go for that would compliment me, I would really appreciate it!!
Thanks in advance, Kristan
cavvento
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Lilette's was AMAZING. They had a lot of sample dresses around a size 20. Lydia was incredibly helpful and made me feel beautiful every step of the way. I found that the A-lines with ruching really looked the best - held me in in the tummy/hip area. Don't go with a ballgown - it looks like a Mack truck is lurking under there! TRY LILETTE'S!
KimiDanny1010
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i second RK bridal...
just go on a weekday and they will work with you for hours bc they aren't too busy then !!!
Sweeteey51
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Usually ballgown A-Line dresses work well.
JAAMS
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Check out something with cap sleeves or a halter top. I find those very flattering!
Something with rouching around the waist area. I have the same apple shape - don't feel discouraged, once you start trying dresses on you will get a feel for what looks good on your body shape and you will know whats right...
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Iam Miss Frumpy Apple, now I have lost wieght it is all in my mid section and staying.
I would def looked into A-line and ballgown.Also what is great about a wedding dress is most of them start flaring out around the upper waist drawing your eyes to the top of the dress and not to your Frumpy Apple shape.
It took me 11 bridal shops and 3 mths to find my dress and I went with modified A-line with rouching.
Def look at dresses with rouching.
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Something with a corset is also happy because it can suck you in!!! I got a great pair of spanx shorts at Lane Bryant too.
lauraandrob2009
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I'm not sure how much weight you have to/want to lose but I would say you have lots of time to do it if you really put your mind to it. I lost 45 lbs doing Jenny Craig and am so much happier now (not to mention healthier). I would also highly recommend RK Bridal in Manhattan because they have a ton of dresses for larger sizes and the ladies there know what will look good on you. For me, an A line works great. Depending on your particular shape, they can help you find what works...and even better, the prices are awesome. Lots of dresses under $1000. Good luck
