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Mrs. Barton
VIP July 2017

Dresses for tall brides

Mrs. Barton, on January 16, 2017 at 4:17 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 22

I'm a 5'11 bride and I'm just wondering what did you other tall brides find the most flattering in a dress? I thought I wanted a trumpet, but I have fallen IN LOVE with this dress (pictured below). But I wanted to know what shapes you guys loved that didn't make you look overly tall ya know?


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Latest activity by NextMrsD, on January 17, 2017 at 12:08 AM
  • Mrs. Barton
    VIP July 2017
    Mrs. Barton ·
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    And this one!


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  • Diandra
    Super April 2017
    Diandra ·
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    I'm 5'8 and your first pic looks a lot like mine!

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  • JSull
    Master October 2017
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    Omg, I tried on the first dress! I'm 5'9 and it looked great. The dress I ended up going with is pretty similar to number 2. It's an empire waist ball gown. So I think you will look great in either one!

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  • emily
    Expert July 2017
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    I think most gowns come in 3 lengths. When you order yours see if you need to order the longest length. Especially if you plan to wear heels.

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  • Mrs. Barton
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    @Jeannie no way! I saw the photo and I'm just in awe of it!!

    @emilyf haha no heels here! My FH is an inch taller than me!

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  • Sara
    Master April 2017
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    I'm 5'8" and I ordered a mermaid dress that had plenty of length to it. I would try on a bunch of styles and see which you like best on your body

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  • Stephanie
    Expert March 2017
    Stephanie ·
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    My friend is 5'11'' and decided to wear high inch heels and length had to be added to her dress. She wore a ball gown style dress.

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  • Katherine
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    I'm 5'11" and I have a ball gown. When you're that tall, you can really command a big shape. I'm looking for super low heels to go with my dress so I won't need length added!

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  • MrsLosacco2B
    Expert August 2017
    MrsLosacco2B ·
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    I am 6'1 and got a trumpet! I absolutely love it and it is the perfect length! ( I plan on wearing flats)

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  • Harleybeachbride
    Master May 2017
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    5"9 and got an aline ballgown I believe it would be considered.....fitted at top and flares out above hips but not wicked poofy!


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  • Sarahmouche
    Master January 2017
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    I'm 5'9" and I agree with PPS that when you're tall you can absolutely pull off a dramatic or grand gown. I went with a very wide-skirted ballgown (it had extra poof built into the hips so that it was big throughout the entire skirt, not just at the bottom).


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  • Spiff
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    Sarah you are stunning in that dress!

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  • Danielle
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    Danielle ·
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    There was a SYTTD episode a few seasons back featuring a bride who was a WNBA player--she was 6'4! She wound up going with a fit-and-flare that started just at the hips.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Q5eDdSGMM

    As other posters have noted, if you're tall, you can go as grand as you like, as you're wearing the dress, rather than the other way around.

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  • M
    Savvy July 2017
    Mailee ·
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    Sarah you look SO beautiful! I am in love with your dress!!!

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  • Sarahmouche
    Master January 2017
    Sarahmouche ·
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    @Spiff and @Mailee, thank you both! For once, I actually felt pretty

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  • Melody
    Master April 2017
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    Your first photo is my dress!!! Its so gorgeous. I am 5'10 in heels and it was perfect length.

    That dress comes in a extra length version as well just FYI

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  • Cathy
    Dedicated July 2017
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    I'm 6' and I ended up choosing a sheath style gown. I agree that because of your height you can pull off just about any style!

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  • Breana
    Beginner September 2017
    Breana ·
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    I am 5'11'' as well and the dress I chose was very similar to the one you posted, I think it is really flattering! However I think being taller actually gives you more options without swallowing your whole body up, so go with whatever makes you comfortable Smiley smile

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  • spoopy
    Expert October 2017
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    I think that mine was an A-Line, but it was super fluffy and romantic. Also, I'm 5'9.

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  • Mrs. Barton
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    Thank all of you so much!!

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