sharlag
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Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Nov 8, 2022 16:09:44 GMT
Thoughts?
I want to feel special and dressed up, but not in a conventional long white wedding dress.
I feel good in fit and flare, v or scoop neck. I have a belly and saddlebags, and big old bewbies. A good waist though-- hence the fit and flare.
I won't wear high heels. Anything over 1 1/2 inch just ain't gonna happen.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Nov 8, 2022 16:11:16 GMT
First of all, best wishes! That's very exciting!
I love A-line dresses. Think they are flattering on everyone. Take a peek there.
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Post by elaine on Nov 8, 2022 16:12:17 GMT
Thoughts?
I want to feel special and dressed up, but not in a conventional long white wedding dress.
I feel good in fit and flare, v or scoop neck. I have a belly and saddlebags, and big old bewbies. A good waist though-- hence the fit and flare.
I won't wear high heels. Anything over 1 1/2 inch just ain't gonna happen.
I will come back later to help dress shop - I have to go vote - but I wanted to say, MAZEL TOV!!!!! 🥰 May you have a long happy marriage. ❤️ |
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 8, 2022 16:13:38 GMT
In other news, you're getting married. Best wishes and woohoo! ITA w/ peabay about an A-line dress. Any ideas and thoughts about the type of wedding you want? |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 8, 2022 16:20:09 GMT
congratulations!!!
I was kind of in the same boat- we got married after being together 15 years, and it was just us and two witnesses. So I didn't want a 'wedding' dress, but something fancier than my usual. And since we were getting married outside in a forest preserve, it couldn't be anything too frou-frou, lol.
I made an appointment with a personal shopper at one of the larger Nordstrom's stores in the area. We first talked on the phone so I could tell her what I was looking for and the occasion, and she sent me links to a few dresses from their store online. I told her which ones I liked, didn't like, and why... and when I got to the appointment she had at least 4-6 dresses ready in different sizes, based on what I had told her. She even helped me pick out proper undergarments, jewelry, and shoes. I got an A-line style dress that flared out a bit, came to mid-calf (ish), and had elbow-length sleeves. It was kind of a dusty blue with a floral pattern. We used the dress to choose my DH's shirt color and his bow tie. And the tailor in the men's department helped my DH pick out his shirt, pants and shoes, and get the clothing items tailored.
(fyi, the personal shopper service is free- I think they get commission on what they sell, but I didn't feel pressured by her at ALL. I used her services a couple other times, and she picked out items that I never would have, based on what she thought would look flattering on me. And she was right. I didn't buy everything she had selected, but I would definitely use their personal shopper service again.)
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Nov 8, 2022 16:22:55 GMT
congratulations!!! I was kind of in the same boat- we got married after being together 15 years, and it was just us and two witnesses. So I didn't want a 'wedding' dress, but something fancier than my usual. I made an appointment with a personal shopper at one of the larger Nordstrom's stores in the area. We first talked on the phone so I could tell her what I was looking for and the occasion, and she sent me links to a few dresses from their store online. I told her which ones I liked, didn't like, and why... and when I got to the appointment she had at least 4-6 dresses ready in different sizes, based on what I had told her. She even helped me pick out proper undergarments, jewelry, and shoes. (fyi, this service is free- I think they get commission on what they sell, but I didn't feel pressured by her at ALL. I used her services a couple other times, and she picked out items that I never would have, based on what she thought would look flattering on me. And she was right. I didn't buy everything she had selected, but I would definitely use their personal shopper service again.) totally agree with this service. We've used it for our daughters first jobs - their first "professional" wardrobes. The shoppers are great and very low-pressure. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 8, 2022 16:24:36 GMT
First of all congratulations!!!!
I think a fit and flare sounds perfect.
And I definitely agree with a stylist at Nordstrom- worth their weight in gold!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 8, 2022 16:25:26 GMT
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Find the dress that makes you feel wonderful (looks good and comfortable). Nothing worse than being the center of attention and not feeling comfortable or constantly having to adjust clothing. I wouldn’t stress about heels. I’m also someone who refuses to have my feet hurt for looks.
When you know you look good and feel comfortable it’s going to show in photos.
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Post by malibou on Nov 8, 2022 16:26:26 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Nov 8, 2022 16:28:10 GMT
I must have missed your announcement - CONGRATULATIONS! ♡
This is your day - wear whatever you like and feel comfortable in. Hope you'll share pics.
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Nov 8, 2022 16:28:42 GMT
awe, not an 'old bride'...a beautiful one! Congratulations girl! So happy for you! I'm sure whatever you pick will be lovely on you!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 8, 2022 16:35:44 GMT
Wow! Congrats sharlag! No advice on the dress but many wishes for a long and happy life together.  |
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Post by librarylady on Nov 8, 2022 16:37:23 GMT
Congratulations and best wishes for your new life.
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Nov 8, 2022 16:41:09 GMT
Well now, this is happy news! Best wishes to you and congratulations to him! I'm not much help on shopping. I avoid dresses because I feel awkward in them. I can't wait to see the photos, though.
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Nov 8, 2022 16:45:08 GMT
Congratulations! 🤗🥰
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sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Nov 8, 2022 16:48:28 GMT
ny ideas and thoughts about the type of wedding you want? It will be small, informal. Fewer than 40 people. We are looking at a venue in a historical hotel in our town's cute little main street downtown area. We met with the hotel's wedding planner, and mostly just looked at her stupidly when she asked for specifics. My groom probably wasn't counting on marrying someone who is so event-planning deficient. We had a few "definitely not!" answers for her, but mostly a lot of shrugging. We're both rural-minded, he's from Dodge City, but maybe too conventional to embrace an extreme country-western style. I might like to wear cute cowboy boots if I find the right dress for it. I like raffia and burlap, but the room in this hotel has high ceilings and crystal chandeliers, which feels more formal than I'd hoped for. Other than that, we like this venue. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 8, 2022 16:51:32 GMT
Remember that there are no rules here. This is your day and you can have whatever you want. You can incorporate cowboy boots. You could get white boots w/some bling. Just have fun w/it. No expectations other than having a lifelong partner who is the icing on your cake.
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inkedup
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Post by inkedup on Nov 8, 2022 16:59:06 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS!
Wear a dress that you love and feel pretty in.
My wedding dress was yellow and tea length. I still love it.
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Nov 8, 2022 17:02:09 GMT
Congratulations! So happy for you!
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 8, 2022 17:12:17 GMT
😱 Yay!!!
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Post by gar on Nov 8, 2022 17:13:38 GMT
Just wanted to add my congratulations  I hope we get to see a photo - pretty please? |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 8, 2022 17:15:20 GMT
Never ask me fashion questions. I live in yoga pants. But: so many best wishes to you!! Congrats!!  |
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 8, 2022 17:16:04 GMT
Super congratulations! I'm sure whatever you choose you will be beautiful!
I'm zero help on dresses The one and only time my husband got to see me in a dress was on our wedding day. They're just not my thing, but I do agree Nordstrom's is a great place to shop
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Post by Restless Spirit on Nov 8, 2022 17:25:56 GMT
Never ask me fashion questions. I live in yoga pants. But: so many best wishes to you!! Congrats!! LOL. I resemble this remark. Ha. And congrats from me, too! |
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Nov 8, 2022 17:26:44 GMT
Such happy news! All the best to you both!
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Post by gar on Nov 8, 2022 17:30:02 GMT
Just wanted to add that your thread title should be
"I'll be an old bride and I want to wear a pretty dress"
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Post by flanz on Nov 8, 2022 17:39:44 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS, SHARLA!
I'm so very happy for you. Sorry, no clothing advice from me.
I'm sure you will look gorgeous in whatever you choose.
When is the wedding?
xo
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Post by supersoda on Nov 8, 2022 17:41:32 GMT
Congrats! I'm so glad to see happy news!
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sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,578
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Nov 8, 2022 17:44:36 GMT
Just wanted to add that your thread title should be "I'll be an old bride and I want to wear a pretty dress" Done! CONGRATULATIONS, SHARLA! I'm so very happy for you. Sorry, no clothing advice from me. I'm sure you will look gorgeous in whatever you choose. When is the wedding? xo
We don't know. We are in a university town (KU), and this wedding planner warned us about all of the college stuff that interferes with wedding planning at their hotel.. so, maybe in the summer?
This relationship is going together like a puzzle, rather than the traditional linear way lots of people get together... prenup, he's selling his place, he wants to build a barn on my/our property to put stuff in... it's been sort of NOT logical.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 8, 2022 17:59:25 GMT
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I hope we get to see a photo - pretty please?
