Need dress style help for long-waisted short barely plus size bride.
I am a slightly plus size bride. Meaning, I wear about a 14-16 US in regular clothing.
I am 5'3", so I'm pretty short. However, I have a long torso and short legs. From the base of my neck to my waist I am 19 inches. My waist (at my belly button) lies only 3 inches above the fullness of my hips, and whether I gain or lose weight, I always have only 4-6 inches difference between the size of my waist and the size of my hips. I'm not extremely big busted either for a size 14, only a 38-40 C-D. I am a modest bride and do not wish to show any cleavage. I don't mind off-the shoulder, but my shoulders are probably not my best feature, as I am 18 inches wide from shouldertip to shouldertip. I don't like strapless or spaghetti strap. My arms do not appear to be plus size at all, as they are fairly well-toned.
I cannot spend more than $300 on my dress, including alterations. I found one site I like the dresses on, and they are cheap (the two I am considering including the company's price for custom making them and shipping would be $146-188.)
At any rate, if you have any idea how I look please give me some style suggestions. I will post some pictures of the two dresses I am considering and see if anybody thinks they will be okay on me when custom made to my measurements.
I know to stay away from puff sleeves, and some sites say if you're short and plus look for a basque waist. But I think that would be wrong with my long waist. Am I correct? Do you think A-line or empire would do okay on me?
Measurements:
43-37-43, waist (at belly button) 3 inches above fullness of hips. 18 inch shoulders. 36" from waist to floor, 27" from waist up.
Re: [Revenwyn] Need dress style help for long-waisted short barely plus size bride.
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Both dresses look fine. The first dress has less embroidery, so you can add more elaborate jewelry. Concentrate on two things: shoes and your hair/makeup. Get high-heeled and slightly platformed shoes. That would elongate your legs. The updo will bring the whole silouette to a balance; you will appear taller and longer. Good makeup and eyelash extensions will attract attention to your face. Enjoy the wedding! Irina Feygin - IMpeccable iMage, inc. http://www.image-and-beauty.com and For Princess Bride.com http://www.forprincessbride.com
Revenwyn
Sep 24, 2007, 12:50 PM
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Unfortunately, an updo would not be possible for me, as I wear a wig and will never be able to be rid of it. Any other hair suggestions?
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Sep 24, 2007, 1:15 PM
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Re: [Revenwyn] Need dress style help for long-waisted short barely plus size bride.
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In that case, talk to your hair stylist. She or he will be able to provide the best possible solution for your hair style. Irina Feygin - IMpeccable iMage, inc. http://www.image-and-beauty.com and For Princess Bride.com http://www.forprincessbride.com
Need dress style help for long-waisted short barely plus size bride.
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