So I kind of cheated on my dress…. Opinions Please

[shannonmarie]

I too think you should go with the one you love!

[Mufin1785]

I love the second dress and you could wear a higher heel and you would be more comfortable and able to dance more .  You can take bridal portraits in the first one then sell it.  That way you have pictures of yourself in both dresses. 

[AllieH]

I say go with the dress you love. You will find shoes you like. I also would say go with a 2" heel - if the dress isn't flush against the floor, I don't know that it'll make that big of a difference.

 

Are there any options for a skilled seamstress to add another layer to the bottom of your 1st dress for the extra length you want for heels? maybe a bit of tulle at the bottom, or even another layer of the pleats/ruffles?

[ChocoTaco7568]

Originally Posted by AllieH 

 

I say go with the dress you love. You will find shoes you like. I also would say go with a 2" heel - if the dress isn't flush against the floor, I don't know that it'll make that big of a difference.

 

Are there any options for a skilled seamstress to add another layer to the bottom of your 1st dress for the extra length you want for heels? maybe a bit of tulle at the bottom, or even another layer of the pleats/ruffles?

Allie, you are a genius.  I have raised this concern to my friends, family and even my Fi (who respond by saying "I thought you wanted your dress to cover your feet"...doesn't get it) and you're the first to suggest this. I didn't even consider this option and it's seemingly the easiest remedy and hopefully cost effective. My seamstress has quite the reputation so I feel confident that she should be able to pull this off.  And I'll be able to wear fantastic shoes! FYI...Wearing 1" heels, the dress is 1/4" off the ground .

[Adesir8]

Originally Posted by AllieH 

 

Are there any options for a skilled seamstress to add another layer to the bottom of your 1st dress for the extra length you want for heels? maybe a bit of tulle at the bottom, or even another layer of the pleats/ruffles?

what a great idea!

[AllieH]

ok, this short chick has major envy of your height!

 

crossing fingers that your seamstress can come up with a way to add a bit of length for you and let you rock that dress!!

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco7568 

Allie, you are a genius.  I have raised this concern to my friends, family and even my Fi (who respond by saying "I thought you wanted your dress to cover your feet"...doesn't get it) and you're the first to suggest this. I didn't even consider this option and it's seemingly the easiest remedy and hopefully cost effective. My seamstress has quite the reputation so I feel confident that she should be able to pull this off.  And I'll be able to wear fantastic shoes! FYI...Wearing 1" heels, the dress is 1/4" off the ground .

[Mlite83]

Keep the one that makes you happiest, from the sounds of it that is dress #1.  Dress 2 might be less expensive but this is the one time you can throw that logic out the window and go for what you really want!

[Branya2012]

Ditto!

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

I too think you should go with the one you love!

[DestinationGirl]

Personally I like the second dress better and it will save you money - win/win