Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Dresses

Here's one of the parts I'm most excited for: picking out the wedding dress. I've already talked to my mom about dress shopping over Christmas. I don't know if I will buy a dress at that point, but I'm very excited to try them on and see which styles look best on me.

Here are some images of dresses I like various aspects of. (Not necessarily in order of ones I like best to the ones I like the least). I'll describe why I like each of these dresses as I go along.

Dress #1: I really want a dress that has "visual interest." I usually don't like all-over beading, but I think this dress has a really unique design. I also like dresses that are ivory, not snow white.





Dress #2: I like the clean-cut lines of this dress. Also, I like lace on dresses, because it adds that visual interest that I'm looking for. I like the low back of the dress. I'm definitely not opposed to a dress with straps!












Dress #3: I love ruffles! This is a common theme you may seen in some of the other dresses.


















Dress #4: This is really whimsical. I usually gravitate toward the fit-and-flare/trumpet style gowns, but I could see myself this dress in spite of its shape. Again, I adore ruffles.

















Dress #5: I like the shape of the bodice of this dress. This dress is pretty simple, but it has a bit of ruching and some beading. I seem to like when the fabric is pulled together with some beading on the hip of the dress.
















Dress #6: I don't ever think I would want a brown ribbon around my waist, but I could see myself replacing it with a sparkly belt or an ivory ribbon. I would be willing to try on halter style dresses, and this is my favorite halter dress I've seen. I like the all-over lace and the shape of this dress. I also like that the dress would show off my curves.














Dress #7: This is very elegant and formal. I don't like symmetrical pick-ups on a dress, but I do like the asymmetrical pick-ups of this dress. This dress has lots of visual interest with the beading and ruching.
















Dress #8: I like this dress because of its shape. It's not completely a column-style dress, but it's not completely a trumpet-style either. I mostly like the ruffles on the side of the dress!
















Dress #9: I love how this dress looks like it has a braided bodice. I think the woven bodice look is so interesting.


















Dress #10: I want to try on a dress that has this shape. I think it looks very sophisticated. This probably wouldn't be my first choice, but I'm curious to see how the dress would fit.
















Dress #11: I like the slight all-over ruching of this dress. I also like beaded belts around the waist. I like to accentuate my waist!

















Dress #12: I love the ruffles down the back of this dress!



















Dress #13: This is one of my favorite dresses. I love the ruching on this dress. Also, it has a sweetheart neckline and some well-placed beading. Beautiful!

















Dress #14: Another one of my favorites. Again, I'm a huge fan of the ruching. I love the flower details on the hip. I also like how the dress opens on the side to reveal a lace panel.















So in review, here are things I would look for in a dress:

  1. Ivory or off-white in color
  2. Details which add visual interest (especially ruffles and ruching, and also including lace, beading, flower decals, sashes, woven fabric, etc.)
  3. If strapless, a sweetheart neckline. But not opposed to straps!
  4. Fit-and-flare or trumpet shape

Which dress is your favorite? Feel free to post links to dresses you might like!

5 comments:

  1. I like 1, 2, 3, and 13, 14!! lol I really love the sweetheart neckline, its very flattering on a lot of girls. Sooooo its really hard to narrow down but I'd definitely say 13 and 14. I am @ clinic right now so I don't have my own computer with me, but I will send you some links at another time when I am home!!!

    So excited for helping you plan! :)
    <3 Sof

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  2. oh and ps. this is not my account for a personal blog. i use it for my cog client's homework blog!!! So don't write me on it lol, just comments on your page!

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  3. My faves are: 2, 5, 7, 9, and 13
    I like that you found a lot that you like with lots of variety! Hurray! Can't wait to see you in them!

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  4. My favorites are 4,7,9 and 14
    It will deffinately help to be able to narrow it down to a particular shape when you start trying them on. Have fun, picking a dress is one of the most fun parts!
    -Lisa

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  5. I like 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, and 13 the best, but I pretty much like them all! You have such good taste. And of course, I have to agree with the sweetheart neckline in a strapless gown. I wouldn't rule out a pure white dress, though. You would look really good in it if you are tan, which is a lot of the time! :)

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