Comments on: Offbeat dress advice for plus-sized brides http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:34:02 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ariel http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-44719 Ariel Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:01:17 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-44719 Fair enough, Sophie. Obviously, no custom dress experience is going to be the same. That said, I still think your chances of having a dress that fits is improved by the dress being made for you -- although then the key is finding a dressmaker who's skilled. Fair enough, Sophie. Obviously, no custom dress experience is going to be the same. That said, I still think your chances of having a dress that fits is improved by the dress being made for you — although then the key is finding a dressmaker who's skilled.

]]> By: Sophie http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-44714 Sophie Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:20:34 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-44714 Well, no. I must gainsay you. My wedding dress was custom made by a regional famous professional dressmaker. It was made of silk and chiffon and cost over 2000 Dollars. It didn't fit very well and wasn't very flattering. Besides, it got broken during the photoshooting so I had to change and put on my "safteydress" from zaftique (about 300 Dollars). EVERYONE said, this one looks so much better on me and would be the prettiest dress they've ever seen. So...from my point of view custom made dresses are a waste of money and time. Well, no. I must gainsay you. My wedding dress was custom made by a regional famous professional dressmaker. It was made of silk and chiffon and cost over 2000 Dollars. It didn't fit very well and wasn't very flattering. Besides, it got broken during the photoshooting so I had to change and put on my "safteydress" from zaftique (about 300 Dollars). EVERYONE said, this one looks so much better on me and would be the prettiest dress they've ever seen. So…from my point of view custom made dresses are a waste of money and time.

]]> By: Offbeat Bride | Everything you need to know about having your wedding dress custom-made http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-11342 Offbeat Bride | Everything you need to know about having your wedding dress custom-made Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:02:17 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-11342 [...] while back I ranted about how I think brides are best off having their wedding dresses custom made — you’ll [...] [...] while back I ranted about how I think brides are best off having their wedding dresses custom made — you'll [...]

]]> By: mak http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-10346 mak Mon, 19 May 2008 19:25:17 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-10346 try checking out darius cordell designs. i have ordered my dress for my november 2008 wedding from them and although i havn't received it yet, i do know that they will make any of thier dresses in any color and you can even mix up thier designs (different top and different bottoms etc.) try checking out darius cordell designs. i have ordered my dress for my november 2008 wedding from them and although i havn't received it yet, i do know that they will make any of thier dresses in any color and you can even mix up thier designs (different top and different bottoms etc.)

]]> By: Laura http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-9978 Laura Sat, 10 May 2008 15:12:24 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-9978 Thanks for the info guys! I always thought that custom made=$$$$. I'm going to look into some of these links...oh and the Torrid dresses are garbage. You can tell from the pictures that they have cheap fabric and not much detail, like a lot of their regular clothes. Thanks for the info guys! I always thought that custom made=$$$$. I'm going to look into some of these links…oh and the Torrid dresses are garbage. You can tell from the pictures that they have cheap fabric and not much detail, like a lot of their regular clothes.

]]> By: PirateQueen http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-9872 PirateQueen Thu, 08 May 2008 04:01:11 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-9872 For ready-made gowns and dresses in plus sizes, <a href="http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/browse/9f67f78ac550d0a0cedb9196c158bb11/c43b442ea9c01279bf5c79c1ab885399482305ca" rel="nofollow">Zaftique</a> is worth a look. <a href="https://www.zaftique.com/index.php/browse/9f67f78ac550d0a0cedb9196c158bb11////99/" rel="nofollow">Lots of styles in lots of colors</a>, moderate prices, very plus-size friendly. I needed a New Year's Eve gown (for the first & only time) and was quite pleased with the fit & feel of the one I selected. For ready-made gowns and dresses in plus sizes, Zaftique is worth a look. Lots of styles in lots of colors, moderate prices, very plus-size friendly. I needed a New Year's Eve gown (for the first & only time) and was quite pleased with the fit & feel of the one I selected.

]]> By: Moonspun http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-9749 Moonspun Mon, 05 May 2008 12:45:52 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-9749 As a plus size bride about to get married the second time, I can relate to the frustration. The first time I went to a bridal shop, not knowing any better and the nice woman took a size 8 and stretched it across my ample bosoms and instructed me to picture it on me. I was appalled. That wedding I wound up a David's bridal and was thrilled to have something to try on. I wound up buying one there, in ivory and did the big long train and 20 pounds of it gathered on my ass at the reception. I felt like a princes. THIS time, I am having my dress custom made and going more offbeat. But I've got an 'in', my mom is an incredible seamstress and she is making my dress. It's royal blue and really a fancy-ish sundress. Still, it's taken her many hours to adjust the pattern to just what I want and my own unique body. Even on my very tight budget this time, I know that it would still be less expensive if I was paying someone and not getting it as a great fift! As a plus size bride about to get married the second time, I can relate to the frustration. The first time I went to a bridal shop, not knowing any better and the nice woman took a size 8 and stretched it across my ample bosoms and instructed me to picture it on me. I was appalled. That wedding I wound up a David's bridal and was thrilled to have something to try on. I wound up buying one there, in ivory and did the big long train and 20 pounds of it gathered on my ass at the reception. I felt like a princes.
THIS time, I am having my dress custom made and going more offbeat. But I've got an 'in', my mom is an incredible seamstress and she is making my dress. It's royal blue and really a fancy-ish sundress. Still, it's taken her many hours to adjust the pattern to just what I want and my own unique body. Even on my very tight budget this time, I know that it would still be less expensive if I was paying someone and not getting it as a great fift!

]]> By: Cynzia http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-9733 Cynzia Mon, 05 May 2008 03:23:42 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-9733 Hi Im a plus size bride myself and had so much problems finding a dress. I went to Davids bridal and did find a few dresses I liked but they were too much white(and pretty costly might I add)which I wasnt looking for all white gown I wanted something more untraditional by adding color to a white gown. Sadly I still cant find anything close to what I had in mind and dont want to spend alot of money on something that I will wear one time. So I guess since I am a good sewer I might have to make my own gown dispite the old saying that if you make your own gown its bad luck. I am also thankful for finding this website and a great place to get creative ideas too. Keep up the great work Ariel!! Hi Im a plus size bride myself and had so much problems finding a dress. I went to Davids bridal and did find a few dresses I liked but they were too much white(and pretty costly might I add)which I wasnt looking for all white gown I wanted something more untraditional by adding color to a white gown. Sadly I still cant find anything close to what I had in mind and dont want to spend alot of money on something that I will wear one time. So I guess since I am a good sewer I might have to make my own gown dispite the old saying that if you make your own gown its bad luck. I am also thankful for finding this website and a great place to get creative ideas too. Keep up the great work Ariel!!

]]> By: Shina http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-9657 Shina Sat, 03 May 2008 01:30:14 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-9657 Annabel, thankyouthankyouthankyou!!! I'm almost certain I'm going through whirlingturban. I was being haunted by the idea of having to make my own dress because I felt custom made would equal even more expense, but after seeing the figures on that site, I'm confident they can make my dress and keep me from going overbudget. I'm so thankful for this post, I never would've even had the confidence to think about a custom gown without it. Now, it's such a load off to know that I can get someone to do what I want without breaking the bank! Annabel, thankyouthankyouthankyou!!! I'm almost certain I'm going through whirlingturban. I was being haunted by the idea of having to make my own dress because I felt custom made would equal even more expense, but after seeing the figures on that site, I'm confident they can make my dress and keep me from going overbudget. I'm so thankful for this post, I never would've even had the confidence to think about a custom gown without it. Now, it's such a load off to know that I can get someone to do what I want without breaking the bank!

]]> By: Jessica http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides/comment-page-1#comment-9623 Jessica Fri, 02 May 2008 12:41:35 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/2008/04/offbeat-dress-advice-for-plus-sized-brides#comment-9623 "I was under the impression that most people are here because of the non-traditional things they want at their wedding, not necessarily because of their budget." True. But many people are on a budget nonetheless, and I know I'm not the only person whose first thought on hearing "custom-made" is "out of my reach". Being offbeat may have more to do with your sensibilities than your cash flow, but to some people, it means not bankrupting yourself for one day of your life. "I was under the impression that most people are here because of the non-traditional things they want at their wedding, not necessarily because of their budget."

True. But many people are on a budget nonetheless, and I know I'm not the only person whose first thought on hearing "custom-made" is "out of my reach". Being offbeat may have more to do with your sensibilities than your cash flow, but to some people, it means not bankrupting yourself for one day of your life.

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