Which style of wedding dress?
I'm trying to decide between two styles of wedding dresses. One is more practical while the other is more fashionable.
Dress #1 is a strapless, A-line satin ballgown with a fitted bodice. Dress #2 is a satin sheath dress (slightly flared toward the hem) with a halter top and a low back.
Part of me likes Dress #1 because it wouldn't require "creative" shaping undergarments and I could just wear a strapless bra. I wouldn't figet with the dress all day, which is nice. My only problem with Dress #1 is that it reminds me too much of a prom dress.
Dress #2 is appealing because it reminds me of "old Hollywood" glamour and would be more form-fitting. I'm hesitant about Dress #2 because it would require double-sided tape or some outrageous bra. Also, I'm sort of self-conscious about my midriff so I would need shapewear underneath.
For background, I'm 24, just shy of 5'8" and basically an hourglass shape (proportional hips and, um, chest.) I weigh about 150 pounds.
If you are not comfortable in the dress, you will be miserable. Most of your day will be standing, posing for pictures, and leaning over to hug people. If you're sucking in your tummy when you stand, moving awkwardly to keep the tape from moving around, and always worrying about standing in the most flattering way for your pictures, you will not have a good time. Go for the dress you can move the most comfortably in, with a minimum of supportive undergarments.
And there are tons of dresses like dress #1 that does not look like a prom dress. And there are lots of dress #2s that look like nightgowns. Regardless of which shape you choose, you'll find one that you like the look of.
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