tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post8732584061325208704..comments2023-08-07T11:10:01.219-04:00Comments on Brave Bride: #111: Plus Size Balls: An honest account of plus size wedding dress shoppingKim NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17656685309192458647noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-40587727891736389342012-04-10T00:23:37.653-04:002012-04-10T00:23:37.653-04:00Thanx for sharing this nice post about plus size w...Thanx for sharing this nice post about <a href="http://plussizesuperstore.com/plus-size-wedding-dresses.html" rel="nofollow">plus size wedding dresses</a>. Women's always have a dream to look beautiful at the the day of her wedding.preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924767892045238007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-49859766976059665712010-10-20T20:21:49.064-04:002010-10-20T20:21:49.064-04:00Steph - you totally rock the strapless dress (but ...Steph - you totally rock the strapless dress (but you know this). It's also BS that plus size women can't wear strapless - they can, they just need to find a neckline and waist that flatters what they've got (like every other woman), and you did that. Wrapped or ruched styles also tend to look good. I love ruching but my dress didn't have any: I was going for a very specific aesthetic of "Japanese-kimono-meets-sexy-mermaid" and that required simple, non-ruffled lines.<br /><br />I should also point out that it was ten times easier and cheaper to get my dress custom-made than it would be for most Brave Bride readers. I live in Taiwan. We have an entire market in the old part of town that sells textiles and houses tailoring shops! So don't beat yourself up about not going that route.<br /><br />A quick comment about "Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss" - the idea is great and I am happy it's out there (and apparently tastefully done). I can't watch it, as I'm not in the US and have no (legal) access to things like Hulu...but I do wish instead of a separate special show, they just had a more representative plus size sample on the regular show...I'm not sure I'd like any reasoning they could give for cordoning off one segment of the female population. <br /><br />But...optimism glasses on! The show is out there and real and that's a start!Jenna Lynn Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032277820150000198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-15587621402268663302010-10-20T12:02:32.145-04:002010-10-20T12:02:32.145-04:00@Jenna, thanks so much. I definiltey relate to not...@Jenna, thanks so much. I definiltey relate to not liking the stuff that is "supposed" to look good for my shape (though I must say I"ve fallen in love with the wrap dress/wrap top and anything with an empire waist). Even strapless is something that most people wouldn't consider "appropriate" for my figure because of my chest but i wanted it and I got it and dang it I rocked it ;) <br /> I LOVE the idea of getting something custom made to your own measurements. If I had known about the Dolly dresses before my wedding I def would have looked into it. I was just worried about how much it would cost to design my own custom made plus size gown. <br /> I also LOVE the idea of a purple gown (it's my favorite color!!) and can't wait to see the pics. I knew I wanted traditional white for me, but I think brides that rock non-traditional colors are great. Sooo true that the point is wearing something you feel goregous in. "I look good, BUT..." is the WORST feeling and does NOT belong in your wedding!! :)Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-14208096036065078682010-10-20T10:30:10.252-04:002010-10-20T10:30:10.252-04:00First off, Steph, you look gorgeous. That dress ...First off, Steph, you look gorgeous. That dress is really flattering - especially the sweetheart neckline, and it brings out all your best features. (One thing I hate about magazines and fashion shots and even fashion advice in some cases is that there's this underlying assumption that "plus size" means "can't possibly have good features" - this is BS. Whether it be an hourglass shape, awesome tatas, a rockin' booty, killer calves, sculpted shoulders etc., plus size women can and do have good features as well as average or want-to-hide features, just as non-plus-size women do).<br /><br />As someone who also (like a commenter above) straddles the line between regular and plus size, I can really relate to this article. My dress (like Kim's) was designed by me, top to bottom (you'll see it this week!) and made by a tailor to my very exacting specifications. I am not particularly happy with my body though I do like my good features.<br /><br />It was really tough because I don't like most of the dresses advised as "good for my body shape" (A-lines, corset waists etc) - and I loved the ones that I could never pull off (sheaths, slip dresses, flowy Art Nouveau, 1920s slippery satin, drop waist, super-tight mermaid). I did a lot of research into what would look good that I could be happy with. I lamented how white is the color of choice when white is so unflattering on many women, esp. plus size women (in the end I did not choose white, which was apparently a "bold" move - I disagree.) <br /><br />I ended up with a bright purpley-fuchsia dress with a deep V neck, waist-defining sash and mermaid skirt that made the best of what I've got...looking back at the photos, I don't think I even look plus size. That took effort!<br /><br />So I'd second the idea of really looking for something you feel great in, even if it means going through non-traditional means, so you can feel like a gorgeous woman, not "I look great, except..."!Jenna Lynn Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032277820150000198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-39014978005362603382010-10-20T09:19:15.363-04:002010-10-20T09:19:15.363-04:00Lovely post. Thank you for the honesty. You look...Lovely post. Thank you for the honesty. You looked amazing! Congratulations.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903447043848422690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-31463856486208218392010-10-20T08:17:06.879-04:002010-10-20T08:17:06.879-04:00You guys are awesome!!! I feel so loved :) :) It&#...You guys are awesome!!! I feel so loved :) :) It's so neat to see my thoughts posted as an article on my friend's blog. And even neater to get such positive feedback. Thanks so much!!! :)Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-82230198798222866242010-10-20T04:59:27.167-04:002010-10-20T04:59:27.167-04:00Steph, I begged Kim to get you to write some more ...Steph, I begged Kim to get you to write some more and I am so glad you wrote about this particular issue.<br /><br />I know how painful being a plus size bridesmaid was so I am sympathetic to the dilemma you faced.<br /><br />Most importantly, you look so beautiful in your pics, mostly because you look happy. If that's bridey then so be it!<br /><br />Thank you so much xxMoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-82253131194568091782010-10-19T20:55:25.589-04:002010-10-19T20:55:25.589-04:00Great post!! When Steph and I recently went lookin...Great post!! When Steph and I recently went looking at Bridesmaids dresses we had a discussion about all this and I was looking forward to this post. As someone who is stuck between the "regular" and "plus" size clothing I can definitly relate. I cant wait to have Steph with me when I try on dresses for my big day <3Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-46276218753258437602010-10-19T20:48:30.603-04:002010-10-19T20:48:30.603-04:00Thanks for this post, Steph. Such an honest piece ...Thanks for this post, Steph. Such an honest piece of writing that really needs to be out there to help others :)Cassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-29211549799348579352010-10-19T19:13:12.373-04:002010-10-19T19:13:12.373-04:00love that you bring real people into the spotlight...love that you bring real people into the spotlight here, especially when it addresses tough issues like body image.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075148009608610305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-68301263508169467572010-10-19T16:03:17.101-04:002010-10-19T16:03:17.101-04:00I love Erika's comment "I feel like a BRI...I love Erika's comment "I feel like a BRIDE in this dress..." You got some balls, indeed, girl! And the dress looks beautiful!Lizzie [Ten Thou Bride]http://www.10000dollarwedding.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-63784171402432249002010-10-19T11:41:56.097-04:002010-10-19T11:41:56.097-04:00I also want to add:
"I remember thinking at...I also want to add:<br /><br /><br />"I remember thinking at the beginning of the wedding planning process 'I could start now and a year from now I would be healthy and a heck of a lot thinner, just in time for my wedding.'<br /><br />I had thoughts like 'what happens if I wind up getting down to a healthier weight a year or two after the wedding and look at my wedding pictures and hate myself and how I looked on my wedding day?'<br /><br />At that magic moment when they found their IT dress, so many of the brides said the same thing 'I don't feel like a "plus size bride" in this dress, I feel like a BRIDE in this dress!'"<br /><br /><br />Those are very specific moments I also experienced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757566963317785734.post-1336500497864906022010-10-19T11:37:43.976-04:002010-10-19T11:37:43.976-04:00Excellent, excellent post.Excellent, excellent post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com