By Megan Peters
Since I am always looking online for things I need for my wedding. I have finally stumbled upon a few gorgeous dresses and at unbelievable prices. If you look carefully and are patient you will find the pot of gold! I promise. Here is my favorite site I have found www.inweddingdress.com. They actually carry sizes 2- 26w or you can custom size. This is perfect for me because not only am I large I am also 5’11’’ which means most ready made gowns are not long enough for me, another added hassle to my shopping. I have noticed not many plus size bridal sites will let you customize dresses and that’s why this site is a beauty. I am such a fan of the fit-n-flare styles as well as the A-line satin strapless dresses they carry. I am thinking maybe I will just order my top two favorites and then eBay the one I don’t want since they are all under $250.
Soon I will be making an appointment at Trudy’s, a bridal salon in the Bay Area that stock some in store plus size dresses. However, I am much more excited that they are having a “Gorgeous with Curves” fashion show in March than my dress appointment. The show will be featuring beautiful plus size bride’s size 18-24w. Maybe seeing someone my own size in a bridal gown for a change will get me more excited about shopping. Currently I am feeling a little bummed as I flip through bridal magazines and only seeing one to three pictures of plus size brides. Where is the representation? Come on now, don’t they know the average woman is a size 14?
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HEY, FOUND YOU THROUGH TWITTER. I AM HAPPY TO HEAR ABOUT THE THE FASHION SHOW FOR CURVY BRIDES. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ON “WHERE IS THE REPRESENTATION?” AND YES THE AVERAGE WOMAN IS A SIZE 14. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT BRIDES ALWAYS LOSING WEIGHT FOR THEIR WEDDING? I FEEL SUCH PRESSURE. LOOK FORWARD TO READING MORE.
Thanks for sharing the info on the Trudy’s plus-sized friendly fashion show. I’m a size 14 myself but in wedding dress sizes, that translates into a number 4 sizes up. Yuck. I’m resolving to lose 50 lbs by 10-10-10….Fortunately, I got my dress from a local boutique and she was able to order the right size for me…
I am happy to hear you found me. I hope you continue to read each saturday this past saturday I addressed your question for sure. Keep the ideas coming. Don’t feel pressure to lose weight. Be yourself, and do things that are healthy for you when you can. I really enjoy Yoga by Megan Garcia. She works with us larger foke. Cheers!
Thanks Vera for your response. I know what you mean about dress sizes always being way larger than you actually wear. Why do they have to do that? Best of luck on your 50lb goal. I am sure you can do it! Hope you get a chance to read heavier ever after regardless.
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