Dress Shopping Dilemma

I went to Lillettes today for my 10:30 appointment with Jerri. Unfortunately she ended up working with another bride and Carol helped me. I was disappointed because I had heard so many awesome things about Jerri.

Carol had a 12 appointment and after an hour and a half I didn't fall in love with anything.

My major issue is that I am looking for the perfect dress style that will enhance my bust! Its not like I want to look like Pamela Anderson but I don't want to look like a pancake either on my wedding day.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a neckline style that will help my cause? The other thing I like is an A-line skirt.

TIA

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I'm a 36 c, and the lady in the bridal shop told me since I'm not that big, I can't expect to look that big.... all the dresses seem to make me look flat, they like smoosh you down....

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That's too bad about Jerri...she is the best. I totally hear you about the "needing chest help" Don't forget you can add to any dress! (padding)

Good Luck you will find it!

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anything makes me look flat! I gave up on the chest thing long ago. mine is strapless and yes i look flat but it doesnt matter to me...as long as the dress looks nice...

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Posted by esb980

I'm a 36 c, and the lady in the bridal shop told me since I'm not that big, I can't expect to look that big.... all the dresses seem to make me look flat, they like smoosh you down....

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somebody told me sweetheart necklines help maybe because they "dip" down in the middle? all i know is that im getting these

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Are you kidding? Was she serious? Bad Bad bridal shop lady!!!

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I would add padding to it!!!

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Posted by beautyq115

I would add padding to it!!!

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I have to have cups sewn in my dress because it is backless and gravity has found my boobs.

I tried on a strapless dress for my nephews Bar Mitzvah the other day and of course didnt have a strapless bra with me. So the saleslady looks at me and says "Your breasts are supposed to be up HERE."

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Posted by NPTbride

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Posted by beautyq115

I would add padding to it!!!

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Thanks Kathleen. I'm sure I will let them sew the padding in. I just can't decide if I will be comfortable in strapless. I feel like EVERY dress is strapless.

How is the teacher search coming along?

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There were two that I liked. Unfortunately I am totally across the board. One was a Jim Hjelm with spaghetti straps. It was basically plain with one band of beading at the empire waist. The second dress I liked was a Demetrios. It was strapless (but I would add straps). It had a lot more beading on the top and it also had a detachable train. I couldn't find a picture of the Demetrios dress. I will look for a picture of the JH dress.

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Posted by Goldi1021

I have to have cups sewn in my dress because it is backless and gravity has found my boobs.

I tried on a strapless dress for my nephews Bar Mitzvah the other day and of course didnt have a strapless bra with me. So the saleslady looks at me and says "Your breasts are supposed to be up HERE."

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You should look in Macys...they have lots of Demetrious dresses.

Sorry you didn't have luck at Lillettes

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Macys is actually having a trunk sale next weekend so I will check them out. What exactly is a trunk sale? Are they all samples?

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Posted by NPTbride

Macys is actually having a trunk sale next weekend so I will check them out. What exactly is a trunk sale? Are they all samples?

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After I check it out I will let you know. If nothing else I will check out more dresses. I hope I can try them on.

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Trunk sale sis 15% all their current merchandise/orders at macys

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Posted by esb980

I'm a 36 c, and the lady in the bridal shop told me since I'm not that big, I can't expect to look that big.... all the dresses seem to make me look flat, they like smoosh you down....

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I have the opposite problem (bigger chest but trying not to make it obvious in my wedding dress) Try a halter neck, sweetheart neck or even an empire or something with some type of a band right under the chest. I know I couldn't wear any of these styles becasue of my chest issues but they would look great on somebody with a different body type. I tried on like 30 dresses until I found the one...just take your time and have fun...you'll find it!

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Thanks for the advice Christen. I always ruled out a halter neck because I thought you needed to have a chest to pull that off.

I will continue trying on dresses.

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I think sweetheart dresses are supposed to be more flattering on smaller women - myself included. Sorry you had such a bad experience but I'm sure you'll find the right dress. I think a lot of decoration, whether it be a pattern or beads up there also adds some umph.

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i'm a 34 C (C because i'm thick not busty) but i have a strapless dress that does enhance b/c of the sewn in bra and elaborate beadwork and satin on the top - i dont look much larger but its just a little more umph that makes it more flattering - it also has an A line skirt.

its Mon Cheri 24200 in the best sellers category - i'm not home right now so i dont have access to my computer its saved on.

Good luck you will be gorgeous in anything!!!

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I'm a 36 DD and willing to let you girls borrow mine for the day!! LOL

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awww that stinks Samantha....youll find something......

Just keep smiling!!

ps- you can have some of mine..i have DD!!

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