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Marisa-in-Love
Master July 2014

Satin or Chiffon

Marisa-in-Love, on December 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM Posted in Style and Décor 0 25

I have found 2 sets of bridesmaid dresses that I love. But I can't decide which sets. And the problem is the fabrics. It's an outdoor wedding in July. They are all cocktail length. But 2 of my bridesmaids have very wide hips, so I'm worried the chiffon might not be form flattering enough. But I've heard Satin wrinkles/stains too easily and are too hot for summer dresses.

I've already tried the dresses on the girls. They don't care. My mom prefers the chiffon, but I can't decide. I think the satin dresses look more formal, which might be good with my mini-castle venue and lace wedding dress; but would the chiffon be better with the GMs gray suits (we're not doing tuxes) and the summer garden feel?

http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/D576/?color=majestic&colorid=465#.UsMBvRCLDJM

http://www.watters.com/Product/WtooDresses/Featured:EasyBreezyChiffon/919/#Colors:plum

Ladies, I'm stuck, which ones do you think are better?

25 Comments

Latest activity by Starlight, on January 1, 2014 at 3:38 AM
  • TiffanyShay
    Master October 2014
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    I reallly LOVE the style of the satin dress but both are pretty! I think the chiffon might be better for July tho. It doesn't look like either dress would be a big problem in the hip area tho. Both look like they have a decent amount of room and are not skin tight.

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  • KristnH
    Master November 2013
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    If the girls don't have a preference, I vote for the chiffon. I love satin and my BM dresses were satin, but in July.... chiffon will be better IMHO

    ETA - they're both lovely dresses though

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  • Donna
    Master June 2014
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    My vote is for the chiffon dress. The satin choice is very pretty, but I was a bridesmaid at an outdoor wedding and was very uncomfortable in a satin dress. I think chiffon would have been at least a little cooler. Now even the thought of satin in the summer gets me feeling to and itchy.

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  • MnDex
    VIP October 2014
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    I concur with the chiffon...and it has a nice flowing design...I think it will be perfect!! :-)

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  • Blondie123
    Super July 2014
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    I love chiffon- my dresses will be chiffon. That being said, I like the cut of the satin one much better. It's a cut that would look good on just about anyone. But, it also depends on what your dress looks like and the theme- these are extremely different styles of dresses, and I can't see both of them going with one wedding dress and theme. The satin one is very retro 50's, and the chiffon one is very... drapey (sorry, I'm just not a fan of the chiffon one).

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  • It's Mrs. E
    Expert January 2014
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    I agree with the other ladies. Chiffon Smiley smile

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  • Kaegurl
    Master June 2014
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    I pick chiffon, only because I don't like the sheen of satin. Too shiny and crinkly looking for my taste. Chiffon is more flowly and soft. The chiffon dress is pretty.

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  • TheOGJesse's Girl
    Master March 2014
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    I vote for the satin!

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  • Mrs Drakthal
    Master September 2013
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    Chiffon. As a bigger girl with VERY wide hips the chiffon would be a more flattering style.

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  • JustMarried'14
    Master September 2014
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    I agree with Chiffon in July. both are beautiful. I think chiffon is very forgiving to most figures

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  • mallory
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    Chiffon... both dresses are so pretty but for July, chiffon for sure

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  • Lisa
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    I can't see the dresses but I'd 100% go with chiffon. They'll be cooler and I much prefer chiffon over satin in just the way it looks and feels.

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  • SunshineJenn
    Master August 2014
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    I hate satin. I personally think it looks like a cheap fabric almost 100% of the time, and it shows every last flaw. It's also not breathable. Chiffon FTW.

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  • Deborah
    Super August 2013
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    Chiffon. Satin is very unforgiving, shows everything, and is hot in the summer. If any of your girls feel self-conscious in chiffon, Spanx fixes anyting.

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  • E
    Master July 2015
    Emma ·
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    Chiffon.

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  • Natalia
    Devoted August 2014
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    My BM's are in Satin but mainly b/c my sister's body type looks better in a satin dress at David's Bridal. She's the MOH and her body size is just hard sometimes. She's big on bottom and small on top, the other BM's are tall and thinner. I want my sister to be comfortable so I had her try on a fabric (chiffon or satin) and she can pick what feels more comfortable. The BMs can choose their style within that fabric.

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  • WeddingDestinationItaly
    Master May 2014
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    I would say chiffon, because I don't like Satin and because its a hotter month. With that said, I think both dresses are beautiful. Ironically, I especially like the satin one! However, because of the month I would have the girls wear chiffon. Its way too hot to be in anything else and their comfort should be the priority, but they are both beautiful.

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  • Teryl
    Expert August 2015
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    I love the chiffon dress

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  • Abby
    VIP May 2014
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    Satin!

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  • LillyBride
    VIP May 2014
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    Normally I'd say chiffon but I think the Alfred Sung dresses are way prettier so I'd go with those.

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