Wedding dress with sleeves?

Question

All the weddings I've been to the bride has had this style of dress http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=353&cat=437&page=1I haven't tried any but I really don't think this will not suit me or feel comfortable in it. I will really try to lose weight I'm not that big before you say fatty but am always consious of my shoulders they are quite broad so I always cover them what do you guys think of a medeival style dress like these - for a normal traditional wedding?
http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=22257&cat=462&page=15
http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=651&cat=439&page=3

I'm size 14 / 16 but plan to get back to size 14 and less

Got a year so fingers crossed

Answer 1

The Medieval style is much more flattering. All the brides I have seen in recent years have been wearing the strapless style and in about 99% of brides it has definately not flattered them. If you always cover up your shoulders because your are conscious about them then you should stick with what you are comfortable with - after all you want to enjoy this special day and not have it spoiled by feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious

Answer 2

I love these gowns. The mid-Medieval style has always appealed strongly to me.

Oh, and when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's, many - if not most - churches would refuse to marry a woman in a strapless gown. It was seen as disrespectful to the church and to the solemn ceremony of being married. Strapless only became THE style for wedding gowns in the past eight or ten years, and brides are beginning to rebel having at long last figured out that not every woman looks her best in strapless and that they can be remarkably uncomfortable to wear unless fitted extremely well.

If the flowy, trumpet sleeves of the Medieval era are what appeal to you, then by all means wear them in good health!

If you'd like a couple other options to consider, however, then here are a couple links that may interest you:

http://www.eternitygowns.com/assets/bridal/2007fall/8603.htm

http://www.eternitygowns.com/assets/bridal/2007fall/8612.htm

http://www.raspberryberet.com/martin_mccrea/design_09.htm

http://www.raspberryberet.com/martin_mccrea/design_05.htm

http://www.raspberryberet.com/martin_mccrea/design_08.htm

The bottom line is this is your wedding gown. Try on a variety of styles and colors to find what's just right for you. When you put on the right gown, you'll know it, sleeves or no sleeves.

And honey, don't get too worried about losing a lot of weight before your wedding. Concentrate on healthy habits and let the weight do what it will. Remember, your guy loves you as you are right this minute. He will love you even if you gain a few pounds before the big day. Don't add the stress of a diet to the stress of planning a wedding. Just worry about getting three well-balanced meals every day and some exercise, and your body will find its ideal weight after a while.

Answer 3

I think that both the dresses you chose are lovely. This is your wedding and you will remember it and have pictures of it long after the styles have changed and changed again. Choose and wear something that suits you and makes you feel comfortable and beautiful, no matter what anyone else says. Don't go with what's 'traditional' or 'in style' if that's not what you want. If you end up with a dress that you are going to be tugging at or feeling awkward in, you will mar your enjoyment of one of the biggest events of your life. The most important thing is that you feel confident and beautiful on your big day!

When I got married I chose a very different dress in cream instead of white (my mom and I made it ourselves) and although everyone was taken aback at first and some had a lot to say about it, when the wedding day came, I felt great in it and everyone agreed that it suited me and I looked my best in it. Now, when I look back at the pictures of my wedding, I have no regrets.

Below is a link of a Barbie doll dressed in a replica of my wedding dress.

Answer 4

I really like style 760. I agree, all brides wear the same today, and I'm pleased to say that I dared to be different - and people still remember the dress I wore! Simple but perfect for me.

I also disagree with the way that brides insist on losing weight for the wedding, the groom fell in love with you for how you are, not for what size wedding dress you can squeeze into. And weddings can be stressful enough without the added worry about dieting and fitness regimes. So be happy with what you are, and get the dress YOU like and have a fabulous day!

Answer 5

Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I love BOTH the dresses! I commend you for going against the usual. I, too, seem to see the same dress. Sometimes a little different, but the same basic style. I love the long sleeves. You are also conscious of your broad shoulders -- something to consider that some brides don't. You do need to take your body proportions into account when choosing a dress. Again, I love them! Good luck!

Answer 6

2 yrs ago when I was planning our wedding, I saw that dress style worn by many brides in magazines. I did think Ugh! Don't like that one myself!

The funny thing is, until you go out and start trying different designs you really won't know what looks good on you or not.

Not being a small petite girl, (but not hugely large either!) I thought a two piece would suit me better - one with a separate dress and bodice, but I was wrong when I got to the wedding shop.

I had a shawl over my shoulders for my wedding to cover my shoulders and it provided warmth for the evening as well.

Have fun trying on different dresses and seeing what is good on you!



By the way, I did go to a wedding where the bride had a medieval style dress, it was different, but I guess that's what she liked and wanted. Not me though.

Answer 7

If the flowy medieval style fits your personality, go for it. But also consider buying from a bridal shop with seamstress and get their recommendations on how to turn a strapless into a tank style using sheer fabric. A friend of mine wore a dress like this, she has quite broad shoulders too. Sheer fabric on top is enough to cover you a bit, while not adding a lot of visual weight.

Answer 8

I needed a larger size dress and I found that i didn't like the ones with sleeves - short or long. I originally thought they would make me look slimmer but they had the opposite effect. I ended up going with an off the shoulder look that looked very nice. (Sz 18 and huge boobs!) I had a big chest even when I was skinny. I picked a dress that flattered me at the current weight and if I lost weight it would still look good.

Here are examples of the top I wore.
http://www.bonny.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=gowns.php?id=6&gline=1&start_page=0&featured=N (the top of my dress was kind of like this style - at least the sleeves. The bottom was organza though.

This site also has larger sized dresses. I just found it here tonight on yahoo answers.
http://www.bonny.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=gowns.php?gline=6

http://www.bonny.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=gowns.php?id=811&gline=12&start_page=12&featured=N

I fell in love with this dress tonight. Maybe see how short sleeves look on you. Seeing this dress makes me want to have another wedding!!

Answer 9

I know what you mean. I ended up finding my dress on ebay for a lot less than I would have paid anywhere else. If you really like the Medieval style, look into costume sites, unless you think your daughter will someday wear the dress, it will only be worn once so it doesn't need to stand up to multiple washings and wearings. This is what my dress looked like before it was altered, which is where it is right now http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/rachaelvalkyrie/dress1.jpg
Good luck, I'm sure your day will be everything you've dreamed it would be.

Answer 10

I like both of these dresses-the sleeves are great-something I wish I could have found when I married.

I would have a seamstress change them a little though-I would have the seamstress cut off the material that hangs further than the fingers, and make just regular sleeves, and this way, the dress won´t look medieval-just normal and traditional.