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Anne
Master June 2017

Adding Tulle Skirt

Anne, on April 1, 2017 at 2:42 PM

Posted in Style and Décor 34

Is anyone adding a tulle skirt to their wedding dress? I wanted to buy a ball gown type dress originally but decided to wear my DIL's dress she bought and didn't wear due to her own dress regret. She was thrilled. Problem is, she is 23 and the dress is fitted and suits her youthful style. I'm 44 and...

Is anyone adding a tulle skirt to their wedding dress? I wanted to buy a ball gown type dress originally but decided to wear my DIL's dress she bought and didn't wear due to her own dress regret. She was thrilled. Problem is, she is 23 and the dress is fitted and suits her youthful style.

I'm 44 and even with two alterations appointments, it now fits me like a glove but I don't feel comfortable in it. Everyone who has seen it loves it, but I feel fat and self conscious. I bought a long sash in champagne to create a waist, which helps but I don't love the look.

Today I got the bright idea to add a ball gown type skirt to accentuate my waist even more and more importantly detract from my tummy and bottom that are already covered in spanx.

Below is the pic of me in the dress. I'll post the pic of the skirt in comments. Skirt is $39.95 on Amazon Prime.

If you added a skirt to your dress, how did it work out? Post pic if you have one please.


34 Comments

  • Kara
    Expert April 2018
    Kara ·
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    And the back...


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  • Anne
    Master June 2017
    Anne ·
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    Kara, that is so pretty. I love the contrast. Such a great idea.

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  • FutureMrsQ2017
    VIP October 2017
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    I think you look amazing in that dress! I think just the sash to accentuate your waist would be gorgeous! But the tulle skirt isn't terribly expensive so I would try that out too and see if you feel a little more comfortable because I understand wanting to feel beautiful on your wedding day!

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  • AyEmVee
    VIP May 2017
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    Buy the tulle skirt and see how it looks. If you don't like how they look together, you can always return it or wear the skirt to your rehearsal dinner/bridal shower.

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  • GettingMarriedinMay
    Super May 2017
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    I think it needs a belt to accentuate your waist even more. It's a beautiful dress and you look great in it. Your insecurities are just that....YOUR insecurities. No one else is looking at the dress with your eyes. You look beautiful in it.

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  • T
    Super May 2017
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    I like the bow and belt idea..i feel like the tull skirt takes away from your dress...you look great

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  • C
    Devoted July 2018
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    I think you look beautiful as it. The tulle dress actually make it look like is for some one younger tulle always remind me of teens to early 20s girls

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  • Dani
    Super October 2017
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    Try calling some local bridal shops and ask if they sell separates. Then you can bring your dress, and try on the skirts they have. I know a few designers that carry several styles of skirts.

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  • Anne
    Master June 2017
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    So I ordered the skirt. It came today and seems perfect. I tried it on with another dress that I have that is similar to the wedding dress just for size and fit and it looks amazing to me. My dress is still at the alterations place. I'm picking it up this week. I feel the skirt gives e the ball gown feel without looking like I'm poured into the dresss.

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  • Anne
    Master June 2017
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    This is with sash too. What do y'all think?


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  • Kara
    Expert April 2018
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    @anne b. I love this! Gorgeous Smiley laugh

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  • Dani
    Super October 2017
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    Oh I didn't realize you'd ordered it, my bad.

    But it looks great! I personally like it with the skirt better.

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  • Anne
    Master June 2017
    Anne ·
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    Thank you Kara and Dani!!

    I threw caution to the wind and just ordered it. For $40 it was worth getting it on Prime. I have til the first week of May to return it if I decide but so far I think it's awesome. My daughter liked it.

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  • Anne
    Master June 2017
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    I found this on DB's site today. Much rather spend $40 on Amazon than over $800 on Vera. Probably both made in China haha.


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