Comments on: Offbeat dress advice for plus-sized brides

By: Superman

Superman — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:08:47 +0000

I'd probably check these archives to see what you like on others, especially if someone has a similar body type.

By: Kaywinnet

Kaywinnet — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:03:41 +0000

I know this is an old post, but I'm curious. I would LOVE to have a dress custom made for my wedding. However, I have NO IDEA what kind of dress I like! I've even had trouble finding dresses to try on in my size to find out what I like. Can any of you give me any suggestions on where to go from here?

By: amy

amy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:50:19 +0000

I just got my plus size wedding dress at Sparkle in Sacramento California. SPECIALIZES in PLUS SIZE! Yes! There is someone out there! Sandra the owner is amazing!
http://sparklebridalcouture.com/

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:43:06 +0000

I'm a plus size bride that didn't want the dress to be a big deal. I just wanted something simple and elegant and not a lot of fuss. My wedding was more about the ceremony and the party. I didn't want to spend more than $500 either (but being plus size doesn't help that!) After a horrific hour and a half at David's Bridal picking through what seemed like the bottom of the barrel and dresses that would all need to be altered… I left in tears and set up an appointment at Alfred Angelo. They carry 0-30 and had tons of size 22-24 dresses for me to choose from! It was such a turn of events. Every dress fit and the lady helping me found me a discontinued dress that fit perfect and I got to take it home the same day for $397! I say don't give up on the bridal stores, just call ahead of time to make sure they carry your size so you don't waste any time.

By: Belinda

Belinda — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:13:03 +0000

I just had to leave a quick comment….because yes, custom made is definitely the way to go. Any gown on our website is custom made. Any gown can be made in any color, and any size…this is the only way to get the exact gown you want. I have never had a problem with anything fitting anyone, I usually hear- thank you the gown fit perfectly.

Our fancy gowns do cost more, but we do have mid range priced gowns as well…..you can find us in the vendor listings.

Belinda

By: Belinda

Belinda — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:10:58 +0000

I just had to leave a quick comment….because yes, custom made is definitely the way to go. Any gown on our website is custom made. Any gown can be made in any color, and any size…this is the only way to get the exact gown you want. I have never had a problem with anything fitting, I usually hear- thank you the gown fit perfectly.

Our fancy gowns do cost more, but we do have mid range priced gowns as well…..you can find us in the vendor listings under Romantic Threads. We also live near the los angeles fabric district, so the possibilities are endless.

Belinda

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:12:52 +0000

I am making my dress because I am both plus-sized and very fussy pants about fabrics. I could never afford the dress of my dreams even if I could find it already made. Finding fabric has definitely been the hardest part of the process. I ended up taking the bus to New York for a day and buying off Ebay and Fabric.com/Amazon. I have found a few other small stores online but I feel like I'm missing something. High quality fabrics seem to be very difficult to find (at least for a reasonable price) and that can seriously hinder the custom process… Sad.

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:39:30 +0000

In answer to your plea for plus size wedding gowns….check out www.DivineCurvesBridal.com
I am not posting to promote my business. I am posting it because there is a true need for a website and salon like mine. It has become a calling for me…not just a business. Every bride deserves to feel beautiful – no matter her size! Custom gowns are an excellent idea…but they take a huge amount of time…from idea to finished product? Kind of like building a new home – good idea at the time, but somewhere in the process you start to question your sanity – you experience a "why did I do this moment!!"

It is a challange to find a salon that carries instock plus size gowns to try on…but once you do – NIRVANA! There is nothing like actually being able to try on a gown that is too big!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 04:23:26 +0000

Hi!! I am thinking of having a custom made dress based on stephanie james "bianca." Which one did you wear? Should I go with whirling turban?? What about trying on? Thanks for any input, I'm new to all this!! Please email your reply to rachelhammond327@gmail.com

Thanks

By: Emilanger

Emilanger — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:20:22 +0000

www.dollycouture.com

This site came recommended to me by a friend of my fiance's, actually, who ordered her dress from there and loved loved loved it! Her models are skinny on the webpage, but if you friend her on facebook (Dolly Thicke) and see all of the brides in her photo albums, you've got every shape and size.

I almost wish I was going to go shopping for – I had the greatest shop do my alterations for a bridesmaids dress last fall – but I am set on a dress from this site/designer, which you can order custom made or pre-sized, no additional charge. And gorgeous dresses start at $395 + tax + S&H.

I know I sound like a commercial but I cannot believe I found such an amazing resource myself! I will post pictures when I get it in the mail, this fall likely!