Hey guys I am creating a curve brand called Alcegar. My aim is to bring confidence, elegance and stylish occasion wear/ wedding guest dresses to the market. I have some designs here please help me pick the best 4 that you can see yourself wearing and buying. Thanks in advance 😍😍

The thing is, my boyfriend proposed to me. We’d already started going to the gym and eating right, not junkfood, since we used to indulge in sweets and chips at night. Then he proposed and said, “Let’s have the wedding in a year, so we’ll get ourselves in shape and save up some money.” But that doesn’t stop me from already looking at dresses. Right now I weigh 95 kg, and I want to get down to at least 70 kg, I’m 160 cm tall btw. There’s also the fact that I want to save up for a designer dress over the year. So, brides-to-be, please recommend websites, stores, and ways to maintain my weight so the wedding feast doesn’t end up on my hips.

this is from the website which sells my desired wedding dress. I am usually a size 16 / 0XL / XXL, occasionally size 1X or 2X if the company sucks with their sizing (lol). This size chart recommendation is telling me to order a size 22, which is MANY sizes larger than I would normally get. Do I trust the chart or my gut (which is to order a size 18)?

I LOVE this dress!! Should I have the "straps" criss-crossed for more support and I won't have to mess with them as much. Or should I have the straps loose on my arms like they're "supposed to be", I keep wanting them to stay on my shoulders, but which looks better?

Pic 3 is after the assistant clipped it properly

Hey, all!

I had some friends tell me about what they did at their weddings, and I will NOT be doing this at mine BUT it gave me an idea. I’m just trying to decide if it’s worth it.

So my friends have all done some variation of the bridesmaids all handing the groom a boudoir photo, or some variation on that. Absolutely not doing that, LOL. I’m way too awkward and he’d be so confused.

However, it has gotten me thinking about possibly doing a boudoir session to give him like some prints or something separately from everyone else (like in the comfort of our own home separately). It’s a little pricey, so I have some hesitations.

My hesitations:

1. I’m awkward, and I cannot imagine I’ll like any of these pictures.

2. He’s not super physically attracted to me, so I don’t even know if he’d appreciate it at all.

3. I would be sad if he didn’t react much, and that would be heartbreaking for me, especially at/around the time of the wedding.

SO I wanted to ask - have any of you done something similar? Did it go well? Was it a waste?? Any tips? Any and all feedback is appreciated.

Thank you!!!!

I was watching a docuseries yesterday and saw this dress, and I fell in love and want this to be my wedding dress.

Can someone please help me !
I either need a designer/manufacturer or connect me with someone who can recreate it, please?!

Wedding is in April, 2027

Thank you!!

Hi everyone! I've narrowed down my dress search to two different dresses from two different stores, and would love your help choosing one! For both dresses, I am playing around with the idea of a chantilly lace cape attached to the back with matching fingerless gloves. I will not be bustling either dress; I will either cut off the train or add a little wrist holder loop thing at the tail end of the train. Both dresses are called Antoinette, and I feel like it's just serendipitous.

About me: 5' tall (short lol) and curvy, street size 18. I am not sentimental towards clothes at all, so I'm not trying to spend more than like $2.5k on a dress. This will not be preserved in a box but most likely cut up to a fun anniversary outfit.

About the wedding: bold and dramatic yet whimsical flowers, dusty blue/white/summer yellow, bridesmaids will be wearing whatever dusty blue dress they want as long as everyone is wearing different shades, patterns and textures. Glass vases and candle holders as much as possible, coupled with various gold elements (signage, mirror, etc). Ceremony is outdoors in garden and reception is inside a ballroom. I'm not a ballroom girly but the venue was within budget.

THE DRESSES

Maggie Sottero Antoinette (without floral embellishment)

• OBSESSED with the movement/architecture in the dress. Feels incredibly art nouveau to me!!

• The back is gorginaaaa (I failed to get a pic of this taken but you can see it on the website)

• I love love love the pintuck on the hip

• The first dress I tried on that sold me on the cat eye neckline

• I haven't seen this kind of dress on anyone anywhere!

• Has crinoline underneath that I will get removed so that the dress is less poofy/ballroom-esqe

• $600 cheaper than the other dress and I certainly won't complain about that

• The bridal store offers free basic seam alterations, hem, and bustle which is a huge plus

Brides by Young Antoinette

• An exclusive line designed by the owner of the bridal store, and unfortunately their website does not offer details, but you can view two pics of the dress on this page (2nd row)

• More classic looking and less busy but still has movement in its own way with the corset boning and the ruffles (?) on the hips

• Lengthens my torso more! That's a plus!

• Softer neckline than the Maggie Sottero dress (idk if that's a good thing or not, I'm just pointing it out)

• Simple enough that another bride is bound to have something similar

• Also has crinoline that will be removed to make the dress slightly slimmer

• The back is similar to the Maggie Sottero with zipper and buttons, but I may end up doing a lace-up instead ($250 more to do this).

• Bridal store does not have alterations department so I would have to go elsewhere

I don't know what to dooooo please help!!!! Edit: had to fix the post because the number list wasn't working and made both of them 1.

I have been tricked by KissBridal but I have fallen in love with these dresses. Can anyone help me find something similar please? The first dress isn't even showing up on google image search outside of KissBridal/Prom and I am very tempted to buy it lol I did find the second dress on Poshmark but in a smaller size so I am wondering if it is real?

I saw the Kerensa on Azazie but it only goes up to a 14.

I would like to stay under $500 because it is an elopement on the beach and I fully plan on taking photos in the water and would feel stressed doing that in a more expensive dress lol

To all the brides out there still searching for the dress,

I want to take a moment to acknowledge everything you’ve been through on your wedding dress journey. Finding your dream dress should be a moment of joy, but I know for many of us, it can feel overwhelming and even disheartening at times. As a bridal store owner, I've seen the challenges, the doubt, and the frustration that comes with feeling like you’re not represented or that options are limited.

It can feel like the world expects a certain type of bride, and when your body doesn’t fit that mold, it’s hard not to feel discouraged. But I want you to know that your body is perfect just the way it is. Your curves, your shape, the beautiful way you carry yourself, that is the bride we’re here to help celebrate.

We all deserve to feel confident and radiant on our wedding day, no matter our size. You deserve to feel beautiful and powerful in a dress that fits you perfectly, that makes you feel like yourself the best version of you. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re less than that.

We’re here for you. If you’re struggling, if you’re unsure, or if you just need someone to remind you that you are worthy of the dress of your dreams, don’t hesitate to reach out. We want to help you find that special dress that makes you feel like the queen you are, inside and out.

I'm eloping next month in a small outdoor ceremony on a farm. The desired vibe was flowy, casual, simple. I found this dress online and fell in love, it's a "convertible" dress: theres a tiny button on the shoulder straps where you can lift the outermost layer of the skirt and turn them into faux sleeves.

I can't decide which version looks better. I love the front with the faux sleeves but the back looks too much like a Greek toga. But the sleeveless option I feel I look like I'm wearing a muumuu.

I tried adding a belt to give it more shape but I miss the vibe of the flowy looseness.

What can I do to make it more flattering but not change the flowy feeling?

UPDATE: I'll post a picture, but I ended up letting my mom talk me into getting a different dress. I didn't want to admit that the dress I THOUGHT was the one just didn't make me feel all sparkly inside, but I'm glad I listened to mom because the dress we went with DID make me feel all sparkly inside ✨️ Thank you to everyone for your kind words & suggestions! 🩷

I had planned to wear a totally different dress but after knee surgery and better mobility I am 25lbs down.
These were in my closet and though a bit loose I think they will be okay.

Ignore the droopy boobs I will be wearing a proper strapless and will ensure straps are properly adjusted etc. I just put them on for the photos!

So, please pick which you think with proper structure looks the best. Thanks!!

My wedding is this October and I’m trying to find a wedding dress. I found one that I like but my body has weird measurements. I really like this dress but it’s from selkie and I’ve never gotten anything from them. I also don’t know where else to look I can’t find anything I like or anything that looks good. I’d have to get a 4X to get that one dress. It’s expensive and it would take a while to get here probably because it ships from china. I will genuinely take any help I can get.

Hello brides to be 🥰

i saw some wonderfull dresses at the instagram from Missjophiel. Do you know if these shop is correct and trustfull? Has anyone a dress from this shop? I'm very interested in the flowerdresses. 😍

Hello all! Writing this post on behalf of my mother.

We have a wedding coming up in about a month and a half. It’s a summer wedding, but a nighttime party in the city, and the dress code is “cocktail.”

My mother is a size 16, looking for a colorful, not too formal or heavy dress, preferably floral. She loves bright colors and lots of the options we’ve found are quite drab. We’ve looked at Macy’s, Nordstrom, etc. What are your recommendations for finding plus-size dresses for a woman in her 50s that aren’t too dull? Thank you!

I was planing on ordering from here but my dress ideas may have been to complicated and they told me they were not able to do it (totally fine btw id rather them be upfront about it) but im wondering if anyone has any reccomendations on other online bridal shops that i could order a dress from similar to amanda novias ? Maybe somewhere you almost went with and decided against ? Thank you all !

Hi guys! I was wondering if anyone knew where to find cheaper/ discounted plus size wedding dresses. My dream dress is around 3000 and I was curious on ways to try and get the price down! Maybe if there was a store dedicated to discount dresses or a Facebook group or something? Anything helps!! I would just like to know what options are out there! Thanks so much!

Something like this but isn't from a scam site! Anyone know where to shop? I tried macys, Nordstrom, dillards, Amazon, jcpenny, khols lol