Davids bridal

I'm a plus size bride and not at all a fan of DB's selection. I would for sure try out more than one shop. I love Essense of Australia for plus size options. Have you checked them out? You have plenty of time.

I know it might not seem like it in the picture, but I really want to lose 40 lbs (I am currently a size 16). My dress is just really good at hiding it, lol. My advice is to choose a dress that flatters your body now. That way, if you lose the weight great, but if you don't you know it will still look good on you. I picked a dress that I know will look good whether or not I lose the weight (it hides my tummy, and bonus...has a built in corset). As far as DBs selection, it is definitely worth going and trying on dresses. They probably will have a bigger selection, and you might be surprised by what you end up liking. Try on different styles to find what really works for your body. I chose a dress completely different than what I thought I wanted. Here is a picture of the dress I chose, just so you can see how (I feel) it hides my extra weight:

Picture Magic, lol, makes me look skinnier than I am

PS- I did not get my dress from DB. My mother graciously bought me my dress from a bridal boutique.

I would say, go in with an open mind and try everything, even if you think it isn't your style. I had a terrible experience at my David's in WI but if you get someone who knows what they are doing, trust them. We all have an idea of what your perfect dress is but you never know. I always knew I'd have a strapless dress with a sweetheart neck line and no sheer/illusion fabric or lace...but I fell in love with this! I don't have a picture of me in it cause my mom was afraid my FH might see it in my phone

Also, Morilee is amazing and well priced, if you can find a boutique that carries it, I'd definitely suggest giving it a try.

One thing that has been helping me is looking at dresses on WW, and clicking on "view designer's website". Usually they have an option to search for the dress in your area! That way you can see what bridal shops the dress may be in. It's been super helpful. I'm not dress shopping until April, but I know which store I want to go to because 3 or 4 of my favorites are actually there!

I saw a dress online at DB and I hated it. Said I wouldn't try it on. Didn't even realize in the store that I picked that dress to try on. I bought that dress. I loved it on me. So the pictures don't really always help lol

I am a plus size bride and i'm also short. I originally bought 2 dresses online after giving them my measurements. 1 of the dresses fit 2-3 sizes too big and the other was about 2 feet too long. I decided to make an appointment at DB for the next day. After making my appointment, I went online to browse and like you, I wasn't jumping for joy over my possible choices.

Once I arrived, my sales person, Julia was amazing. She asked if I had a style in mind, a color, price range etc and she went to town. She assigned me a room and before I could get my stuff sat down good, she was standing there with 4 dresses for me.

I don't know why but plus sizes are just not very attractive online, mainly because they're advertised as a "plus size" but modeled on a size 2! None of the ones I saw on their site were ones she brought to me so I'd suggest stop looking at their website lol. Let your sales person work her magic and don't be afraid to say if you don't like something or if you want this bottom over this top etc. They will find something as close to your dream dress as possible! Good luck and I hope you say YES TO THE DRESS!! I did thanks to my Julia and her magic

I picked some out online to try on. When I got to the store, I didn't even try any of the ones I had picked out! You never know what you may look good in.

Disclaimer, I am not plus sized, but I went to DB as my first store just to try on different shapes and styles to see which ones I like best and what flattered me. I feel like even if you dont find the perfect dress, at least you know what style you like!

There werent any on the website that I really liked and I wanted a very Hayley Paige type dress so I figured I wouldnt find anything. I ended up falling in love with a dress that was absolutely perfect for me and everything I was looking for. Bought it that day. I bought my dress in Tampa, FL!