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Expert June 2021

Petite brides Show your dresses!

on June 26, 2020 at 6:08 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 2 36
I go dress shopping early September and I’m excited but so nervous because I’m so short 5 feet even. I keep hearing how a ball gown would overwhelm my frame and that I don’t have the legs to pull off a mermaid. That I would have to go with either a sheath gown or A line but I hate feeling so limited. I would love to see all of my short brides in their dresses!!!

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  • Catherine
    Just Said Yes September 2021
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    Here is the back of my dress!! Obviously it is too long, but alterations should fix it Smiley smile

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  • N
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    Omg that is stunning on you! I love it. Thanks for sharing!
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    I initially listen to the “based on your body type and height you should get a...” but ultimately I think it’s crap. Try on anything and everything you like. It’s your day, don’t let anyone tell you you can’t wear a certain style. I’m 5’2” and curvy and I loved the fit and flare gowns I tried. I also liked the HUGE ball gown my four year old picked despite feeling like it was swallowing me whole - it was about as wide as I am tall, but so sparkly and I felt beautiful (until I saw the $2700 price tag)! Good luck!
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  • Mrs. S
    Super November 2019
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    Here is my dress, I’m 4’11”
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  • Breann
    Devoted June 2020
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    Try on all sorts of styles! I am 5'1" and ended up getting a white bridesmaid dress that was spaghetti strap and A-line. (I have narrow hips and felt like it looked good on me). And all the bridal dresses I tried on were super heavy or the detailing was very....off-scale? Seemed too large or something. Some fabrics are incredibly hot as well so consider time of year you plan to get married.

    If I had a curvier shape, I would have gone for a fit and flare; I LOVE those on an hourglass body!

    I'll post a photo of my dress once I get pics backSmiley smile

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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
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    I'm 5'1. My dress was lavender lace.
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    Master June 2020
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    Beautiful! I've never seen these pics! You've been holding out on me friend!❤🥰
    Fabulous dress!!!
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    Master June 2020
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    5'4" loved my dress! Good luck in your search!
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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
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    Girl, I will happily shower you with dress/wedding pics if you promise to go picture for picture with yours!
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  • Julie
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    Looove these! Look who's been holding out on whom!
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    Master June 2020
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    Sure! 💜 I love that you are a purple person too! I'd love to see your pictures!
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    Master June 2020
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    Awww you are sweet! We do need to share pictures! Smiley smile
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  • Allie
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    I’m 5’3 and my dress is a mermaid! Try on every style, you don’t know what will look best on you until you try it! Petite brides Show your dresses! 9

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    Savvy May 2021
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    I'm 5 2 and got a ballgown!❤
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  • Caitlin
    Expert January 2021
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    Love it!!! 😍
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  • Caitlin
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    5'3 and here is mine!
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    Beginner October 2020
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    I’m 5’1 and this is mine!!
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  • N
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    Thank you for saying this! I hate feeling limited and I will go in and try on one of each style. I really would like a Mermaid style because I’m also curvy and would like to accent that. So I’ll try to keep n open mind. I wish they would have petite models wearing wedding dresses as well in catalogs.
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  • N
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    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing and congrats!
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  • N
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    Yeah dresses do seem heavy! I definitely want tulle because it seems lighter. I’ll try on one of each style. Thanks for the encouragement!!
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