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Moosey911 Posted: Sep 27, 2004 08:37 PM+

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Posted: Sep 27, 2004 08:37 PM

Halter-top bridal gowns

does anybody here have 'real' pics of women in halter-top gowns? My mom and I went dress shopping last week (just to see which style worked best for me--strapless, off shoulder, halter, spaghetti), and the halter seems to look the best on me---v-neck with a bit of cleavage.....but it seems so untraditional to me. Any ideas? or other great dresses you've seen with halters?

duke Posted: Sep 27, 2004 09:59 PM+

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Posted: Sep 27, 2004 09:59 PM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

Maggie Sottero Harmony

ckgmwedding Posted: Sep 27, 2004 10:09 PM+

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Posted: Sep 27, 2004 10:09 PM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

Maggie Sottero Paulette

mrswask Posted: Sep 28, 2004 12:05 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2004 12:05 AM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

I just wanted to say that you should take your body type into consideration regarding a halter top. I obviously don't know your body type but I will say that I have been to two weddings where the brides wore halter tops. One bride had a big chest and it looked great on her. The other bride was very small and petite with a small chest and I didn't think the halter style was good for her - too overwhelming and too much -she should have gone with something simpler. Just my two cents...

Moosey911 Posted: Sep 28, 2004 01:19 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2004 01:19 AM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

i'll have to take pictures next time I try it on and get some opinions. The dress lady desribed me as a 'perfect size 6'---but I have plenty of chest to fill out the halter (36C).....I really think it looked great and I felt very comfortable in it and I loved it, however, I've seen other models in the pictures, and it just doesn't seem traditional to me.......but once I put the 'whole' thing together with necklace, veil, and shoes, I felt perfect. Once I have some pics, I'll post them and see what you ladies think (it seems as though I'll get an honest opinion from ya'll).

capgrl26 Posted: Sep 28, 2004 09:33 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2004 09:33 AM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

I love the halter style too! I'm going to start looking in November for a dress! Any advice would be great and if I find anything, I'll definitely share! I saw one on Watters and Watters web site but the body style didn't look right for me. Check it out...

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Sep 28, 2004 09:51 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2004 09:51 AM

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I wore a halter:

Anniegrl Posted: Sep 28, 2004 10:03 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2004 10:03 AM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

Posted by mrswask

I just wanted to say that you should take your body type into consideration regarding a halter top. I obviously don't know your body type but I will say that I have been to two weddings where the brides wore halter tops. One bride had a big chest and it looked great on her. The other bride was very small and petite with a small chest and I didn't think the halter style was good for her - too overwhelming and too much -she should have gone with something simpler. Just my two cents...

I have to disagree - I'm tiny (frame) and I wore a halter top ballgown. I think I looked great IMO

I can't see how it would look good on someone with a big chest. My chest isn't huge and it was popping out! But I don't like showing cleavage in church

and some halters hold you in better than others. Mine had thin straps.
My dress was by Demetrios:

Edited to add the 'chest popping out' picture! I had to remember that day to cover my cleavage anytime I bent over

Moosey911 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:23 AM+

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Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:23 AM

Re: Halter-top bridal gowns

wow---you both look gorgeous in your dresses!!! where is yours from September Bride? I like the detail of AnnieGrl's but also love the simplicity of Septembers. At least now I've seen them on 'real' brides and know that a halter can be beautiful. Which style is the one from Demetrios? I'd love to see it in person. The straps may be a bit think for my shoulders, but worth looking into. Thanks SO much ladies for the pics.....this board is the BEST thing EVER invented for wedding planning!!!!

lorsin Posted: Sep 29, 2004 09:51 AM+

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Mine is demetrios. I'm an 8 with no chest and it was clearly the best style on me when I was trying on.

I'll try to post the pic of me in it later.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:24 AM+

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Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:24 AM

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Moosie - thank you! I'm glad my pictures helped. My dress is Mori Lee.

JoJoTeej Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:35 AM+

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Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:35 AM

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Posted by lorsin

Mine is demetrios. I'm an 8 with no chest and it was clearly the best style on me when I was trying on.

I'll try to post the pic of me in it later.

Mine is also a demetrios, It's a size 8 dress, but I am a size 6, 34C and it was the best fit for me. Not to much cleavage, don't have to worry about it slipping down. When I have a real pic I will post.