What a mess.....

PUPADOLCE Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:14 PM

What a mess.....

I took two of my girls tonight to try on some bridesmaid dresses.... no one could agree!

The problem is that half of the girls in my bridal party are 'heavy set' and the other half are thin. Everything that I asked them to try on, I was told that it might not look good on the 'heavy set' girls. Please tell me what kind of dress I can choose for heavy set girls???? I want to make everyone happy, but it looks like someone always has something to say.

BlondeJD Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:16 PM

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Empire waist dresses tend to look good on most people.

PUPADOLCE Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:17 PM

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What is exactly an empire waist? any pics?

Rainmama Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:21 PM

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This is empire waisted. See how the band is set high above the waist?

holly231 Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:21 PM

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I am a plus size girl and empire waist is the WORST for me...I say check with Princess/A-Line Dresses....maybe something with short sleeves or if you do sleeveles,, maybe witha a wrap,...or try out the 2 piece dresses...impression bridal has a lot of 2 pieces, and one is sure to flatter every girl...maybe you can pick out the color and skrit and let them pick out the top, there is a way to please all, beleive itor not

myasmom Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:23 PM

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Why dont you pick a color and fabric and let them pick the dress that flatters them.

Please dont be like a bride I know who kicked someone out of her BP for being plus sized.

Rainmama Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:25 PM

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Posted by myasmom

Please dont be like a bride I know who kicked someone out of her BP for being plus sized.

PUPADOLCE Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:25 PM

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No, I would never kick someone out!, but I want them all to wear the same dress. Am I being difficult? I'm soo lost right now, I have no idea what to chose.

myasmom Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:29 PM

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Thats good to know you would never do that.

There are dresses out there. the A-line is nice..wrap optional. You may have to look harder since the different dress choices are non-negotiable but I am sure you will find one style that works.

mushsgrl Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:31 PM

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Look into two piece sets, that is what I want to do.

Lady Di Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:32 PM

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IMO-go with an a-line dress. They are the most flattering on all body types. If you go to a really good dress salon, they are experienced in suggesting dresses that will flatter all your BM's figures. I only have three BMs so I was able to take them at the same time and we picked the dress out that day (I had taken my sister-MOH- prior to that day to narrow the selection down). I don't know how large your BP is but if you can't get them all to go together, maybe take 2 thinner girls and 2 larger girls and have them try on the dresses at the same time.

JenniferLee111204 Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:44 PM

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may i suggest bill levkoff gowns. so many are 2 pieces.... with a-line skirts. def. check it out. (i had the same issues!)

bill levkoff

jennifer

princess99 Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:51 PM

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try Emme dresses. they are for sizes 2 to I think 28. I had the same issues and they flattered everyone in my BP. They have a website too.

Dooodles Posted: Oct 05, 2004 09:59 PM

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Being someone who is a former plus size woman, I know it was much harder for me to feel comfortable in some style dresses. I HATED my arms (still do too) and always, always always had to have them covered. It might be tough to have everyone agree on a dress. I attended a wedding recently where every girl had on a different dress except the exact same color and only slightly variations to the dress. I could try and find out the designer they went with, but the couple is on their honeymoon so I might not be able to for a few more days.

FTRBRIDE Posted: Oct 05, 2004 10:29 PM

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Unforunately, no matter how hard you try, if you want everyone to wear the same dress, there is always going to be a BM who doesn't like the dress (even if they never say it to your face). It's impossible to pick out a dress that looks good on everyone unless everyone in you BP is a model. I picked out the dress that I liked the best (with spaghetti straps at the request of the girls with no chest) and made sure it had a wrap. I told the girls that they are free to wear, or not wear the wrap- however they feel most comfortable. good luck!

nferrandi Posted: Oct 05, 2004 10:42 PM

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My girls range in size from 2-18 and we found a dress that everyone likes. It's a Belsoie A =line dress. They all say they feel like a princess in it. It also has inverted pleats to camaflage bigger bottoms.

Crismicka Posted: Oct 06, 2004 06:21 AM

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I brought my girls to David's Bridal becuase they carry all sizes in the store and everyone could try on their dress to see how it looked. No surprises... and they were all happy with their choice.

Nicki_Rini Posted: Oct 06, 2004 06:55 AM

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im also my bestfriends bm, and im plus size, and honestly when i gotta shawl on everything looks good, just make sure the dress is the right size and try it on with a shawl it will make a huggggge difference,

SFP0214 Posted: Oct 06, 2004 08:11 AM

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I would go with a drop waist or one that kind of sweeps to the side in the middle... hard to describe but it is really flattering. If I can find a picture I will attach it.

HappyLady05 Posted: Oct 06, 2004 08:17 AM

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One of my bridesmaids suggested a dress that has gathering pulling to the side. Most likely my girls will be in a two piece from impressions that has this side gathering. I will try and find a pic.

Here's one option. This is the top and you can order it with straps.