Have You Ever Tried On Princess Wedding Dress, But You Looked More Like The Ugly Step Sister? ?

11 December 2009 4 Comments

I was at a bridal shop trying on dresses (hubby wants me to wear a dress for our renewal of vows). The sales associate brought over some wedding dresses without a train on it. One of the dresses was what I would call a fairy tale princess dress. Lots of lace, huge hooped skirt, long lace sleeves. I stepped out and OH MY GOD, I looked more like the ugly step-sister. All of that lace, my large bone frame… just made me shudder with disgust!
I then tried on a very simple dress, no lace, no hooped skirt. It was a very simple, emerald green, capped sleeved, empire waisted dress. The dress made my green eyes stand out. So I have pretty much decided that any dress that I buy for the renewal, will be made with very simple lines.
So ladies. Have you ever tried on a wedding dress that looked like a fairy tale on the hanger, but made you look like the ugly step-sister?
I’m looking forward to hearing your stories.

4 Comments »

y2-y1 said:

Actually, I’m 5’10″ tall, large frame. I tried on dresses like that for my vow renewal and I looked like a drag queen! I actually got quite a laugh out of the whole thing, but the bridal store employees were not amused! It didn’t really matter what type I tried on, I’m just not the white wedding dress type I guess.
So, I went with a black and white tea length hibiscus print (it was a beach ceremony). It was a tailored wrap dress with a tie at the waist. Much more flattering on me AND I didn’t look like a drag queen!

# 11 December 2009 at 4:48 am

adelaide said:

I have not started the great search for the wedding dress yet but I understand.
I am large chested and plus sized. I know that there is no way a princess dress will look good on me. It will only make me look larger and heavier. So I am shooting for a simple A-line dress with minimal accents and minimizing waistline.
The dress you chose sounds beautiful.
Congratulations on your renewal of your vows.

# 11 December 2009 at 10:07 am

Reba said:

I can relate!! I absolutely hate trying on clothes because I have the hardest time finding clothes that fit right! I’m 5’2″ shortwaisted and plump (even though I’ve lost 30 lbs I still feel plump!) so everything is always too long like I’ve shrunk. (Even some petites). The good news is that there is a style out there for everyone! (But you never know until you try it on!)
I will be searching soon for a dress for my renewal, and I am dreading it!!
Good luck!

# 11 December 2009 at 10:13 am

sophieb said:

nope, I chose the second wedding dress I looked at and it was simply gorgeous and fit well and I loved it. I have not, however, renewed my vows but if I did I’d choose a suit, all one color making sure the jacket didn’t hit me at the wrong part of the but.

# 11 December 2009 at 2:22 pm