Wedding Gown...Poofy or Not Poofy?

Question

Hi guys,
My best friend's wedding is coming up and we are trying to pick a wedding gown for her. We had a (friendly) arguement about what kind of wedding gowns are in style. I am crazy about a poofy (ballroom-like) gown and she wants a straight flowing kind of gown. So what do you guys think? Should she get the poofy or not poofy kind and why?

(The first and fourth gown on this link is what am talking about)http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/19915231/

Wow! Thanks guys for your prompt responses. I agree with you that this is her wedding and she should wear what will make glow on her wedding. I was just trying to give my opinion. And ofcouse, her weight and figure has to be put into consideration. Thanks again..

Answer 1

Not poofy. She'll regret it if she gets a poofy one. She'll have a really hard time moving around, people will step on it, it'll be super heavy to wear and besides poofy gowns aren't flattering on anybody's figure.

Answer 2

Once you have identified a few styles you really like, the first thing to do is consider your friend's figure and height. As you can probably imagine, unless she is tall and rather slim, the poofy type gown will be overwhelming, unless you can find one that is floaty and light (like the ballroom gowns in old movies) that has more of a sweeping look than, well, poofy. You can pull off a full skirt more easily if it is full at the hem without a lot of bulk at the waist. For women looking for a slimming effect, a less hefty gown in general is advisable. As others have mentioned, it's also wise to think about freedom of movement at the wedding. I remember being a bit snappish at one point at my own wedding over my stupid train that only my mother understood how to tie up and she was nowhere to be found (I had let her choose the dress for me!).

Answer 3

I tried on a poofy gown when I was dress shopping and I couldn't move well in it. Also, I wondered how I was going to be able to fit into my then-fiance's (now husband's) Saturn sedan with a poofy skirt. Also, the poofy ones seemed heavy and uncomfortable. Not only did I think about fitting into my husband's car, but just generally moving, like at the service, for kneeling, walking, etc. It didn't seem worth it and they were too flashy and too "much" and too girly for my taste.

My sister had a fuller skirt. It's just a matter of opinion, what one likes and for both my sister and me, cost. (We were married four years apart and we both managed to find dresses for just under $200. My mom was happy. I got married second and my mom gave me a $250 limit with the thinking than prices might have gone up in four years.)

Dress shopping is fun and everything, but likely you're only going to wear it the one day. My dress I could still technically wear again, and I might wear it to my husband's senior dinner in the fall, if i can alter it cheaply. For $189, I might as well get two wearings out of it. (The train, which was just a long satin sheet, could double as a wrap.) It may not be the time to worry about "trendy" but what you like and what fits your personality.

Answer 4

I did the mistake of letting my mother-in-law (who is a girly girl) pick out my wedding gown (because I hate shopping and she kept shooting down my ideas for what "I" liked) and I ended up with something I hated. The only reason I chose it was because it was the only one that fit me, David's Bridal at the time only went down to size 2 and they fit more like 8's (normally I'm a 4...thank god for my boobs otherwise my dress would have fallen off!)

You don't want your friend to hate you for the rest of your lifetimes because of a small mistake such as this. It is her wedding. She should be able to choose what she likes and wants to wear. I sure as hell wish I did...because I looked like a fricken retard! (In my opinion...I'm very low key and not exactly the girly type)

Personally I think the more sleeker gowns should be worn because otherwise you'll be bumping into everyone with the dress, it will be so huge, not to mention heavy. Mine was barely poofy compared to the ones you have up in the link, but it was still a pain to carry around. I had to let the dress decided where I was going to walk, and it was just an A-line style!

Answer 5

If you want to see whats in style for wedding gowns, watch a Vera Wang runway show. All types of gowns are in style right now, and it will be up to the bride to decide what her preference is and what looks best on her.

Answer 6

It depends on her shape. If she is a heavier set girl, I say the poofy one, because the corset top sucks the middle in and the bottom hides any flaws below. But my friend just got married in a form fitting satiny dress, and it looked wonderful on her, but she has a really nice hourglass shape figure (the kind that gets us in the clubs for FREE!..LOL!)

Answer 7

I think that she should go with what is best for her. Personally, I like the ball-room style dresses, but this is her wedding and her day. Maybe you could ask for a ball-room style bridesmaid gown? If not, wait until your own wedding (if you haven't already had it) to get a ball-room style dress. Tell her congratulations for me!

Answer 8

Well she should get what she wants, the straight flowing style. You can wear the poofy one when it is your turn.

Answer 9

some women look great in those sleek straight gowns , those women are built and sleek and toned . if you have an ounce of fat that is all anybody sees . not the gown . i like Cinderella gowns , they hide any imperfection ,,,, and trust me ,,, when your back is toward your guests during the wedding ceremony , there are catty women who will yak even in church !!!! so i say ball gown

Answer 10

The poofy kind is trendy right now. The flowing kind is more couture, a timeless style that will still look good when the grandkids are looking at the pictures.