My bridesmaids range from 4'11 to 5'10 and sizes from 0 to 24. It has been impossible finding a dress that works for everyone (I have 9 bridesmaids). The flowing empire waist is suggested for the heavier girl but then the skinny girls look prego and obviously tight dresses dont work for the heavier girl. Help please!!!! We've tried on what feels like 100 dresses and I'm stressing out!!!
Any stores sell plus-size bridesmaids dresses??? Anyone try Here Comes the Bridesmaid in NYC? I'll go anywhere and try anything at this point!! Serious anxiety attack occurring
HSsweethearts
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I would go to David's Bridal. At least just to try on ebcause they have samples in all sizes. I'm plus size AND short and I find the most flattering gowns are A-line or ballgown style, and those work for all body types. A fitted bodice can actually accentuate good curves and A-line or ballgown skirt can hide the problem areas. I've worn this dress a few times Linky
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Have you considered getting all the same color but different dress styles?
My girls also range in height and size so I went to DB and said ' satin, strapless and in Marine' and they all picked out the best style for their body type..
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Have you considered getting all the same color but different dress styles?
My girls also range in height and size so I went to DB and said ' satin, strapless and in Marine' and they all picked out the best style for their body type..
I originally was against that idea but now it seems like the best option. I'll have to take another trip to DB and hope for the best. Thanks!
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I would go to David's Bridal. At least just to try on ebcause they have samples in all sizes. I'm plus size AND short and I find the most flattering gowns are A-line or ballgown style, and those work for all body types. A fitted bodice can actually accentuate good curves and A-line or ballgown skirt can hide the problem areas. I've worn this dress a few times Linky
That's a great point. It is nice that they have many different sizes so everyone can realistically try it on and it's not just a tiny sample size. I will have to revisit DB. Thanks!
SoonToBeMrsCali
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It really looks fine and seems to be a growing trend.
bartgirl12
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I think you solved my problems. you're right that it looks fine and everyone will be comfortable. Hopefully I can go next week and find something. Thank you!
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Is Davids Bridal the only place that offers the same color/materials but different style dresses??
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I don't think so, like you can pick a designer and then a color... but I'm not really sure how it goes re: trying on samples - I hear that most shops don't have samples in larger sizes.
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Is Davids Bridal the only place that offers the same color/materials but different style dresses??
Nope, almost everyone has this. I love the selection Bill Levkoff has, but David's is good because they actually carry all of the sizes in the store, not just the bridal 10 sample. I did Bill Levkoff and my plus sized sister couldn't even get into the gown at all.
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so back to the drawing board i go :) Thanks for all your help. I am def gonna bring everyone back to DB to try on everything and anything to get an idea of what works because I already know what does not work. haha. thank you so much ladies!!!
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If there is a designer that you particulary like, tell your girls to chose from there, as long as they are the same material, and color!
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Alfred Angelo...Flagship stores!!! (Except Allentown, PA....not enough Plus size options in stock)
bartgirl12
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Thanks everyone! I'm dedicating next week to finding and ordering BM dresses
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I would definitely go with Bill Levkoff. I got married July 2010 and had girls of shapes and sizes in my bridal party. It was the summer and I had them wear tea legth/ A-line dress style #601 in that looked great on everyone. Also, my MOH found out she was pregant after we ordered and they have a maternity dress for her in the same color AND another one of my BM found out she was pregnant as well and it worked.
If you need any help, please let me know! :)
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i am in the same situation as you! well i dont have 9 BM but i have 4....ranging from size 0 and 5'5' to a size 22 that is 5' 10'. I decided to let them each get their own style because there is no way a dress will flatter them all. So far we went to davids bridal and are heading to the wedding cneter of commack this weekend but i would love to know where your girls went that they were able to try on so many? all the stores i have been to had alimited selection in plus sizes and my girls couldnt even get them on
i am in the same situation as you! well i dont have 9 BM but i have 4....ranging from size 0 and 5'5' to a size 22 that is 5' 10'. I decided to let them each get their own style because there is no way a dress will flatter them all. So far we went to davids bridal and are heading to the wedding cneter of commack this weekend but i would love to know where your girls went that they were able to try on so many? all the stores i have been to had alimited selection in plus sizes and my girls couldnt even get them on
I loved the David's Bridal in Manhattan!
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Posted by pjc92980
i am in the same situation as you! well i dont have 9 BM but i have 4....ranging from size 0 and 5'5' to a size 22 that is 5' 10'. I decided to let them each get their own style because there is no way a dress will flatter them all. So far we went to davids bridal and are heading to the wedding cneter of commack this weekend but i would love to know where your girls went that they were able to try on so many? all the stores i have been to had alimited selection in plus sizes and my girls couldnt even get them on
I loved the David's Bridal in Manhattan!
This.. where I went they were nice and accomodating.. Just make an appt.
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Your best bet is to pic out a designer, color, material, and length. Then have the girls choose the styles they want. Try dessy and davids bridal they have alot of styles in the same color and material. Jasmine is nice too.
