Yesterday, Howard and I went to David's so that I could try on dresses for him. I wanted to get an idea of what style to go with, but I also wanted to know what he'd like. He was insulted when I told the saleswoman that he is opinionated, but I really did want his opinion, and there were styles he liked and styles he didn't. I was totally distressed to find that I needed a larger size than the size of all my regular dresses and my suits. It limited the styles available for me to try on but I won't be in this size for long and I don't have to lose much to get into the size range of the dresses I want to try on.
So, they didn't have any in champagne or ivory that I wanted to try, but I tried on 4 different cuts and am looking for advice on the style that is most flattering:
The ballgown was pretty but I didn't like the ones in my size. This gave me an idea of what one would look like (the top looks too big, but actually didn't zip). I was just awestruck by how gorgeous the dress was. I was shocked at how heavy they all are.
This one had the drop waist and may be the best style of these 4. It was gorgeous. It fit beautifully and everyone outside the dressing room said it was perfect. I just didn't want a long train. After I had it on, the saleswoman put a tiara and veil on my head. I took off the veil pretty quickly but couldn't resist keeping the tiara on. I'd never had one on before. It makes a girl feel pretty, doesn't it?
I didn't like this style on me at all. I thought it emphasized my width, but many people thought it was flattering. I do prefer the sweetheart neckline rather than something that is straight across over the bodice:
This seemed much like the cut of my original wedding dress. The color was pretty and the material was pretty, but I didn't love it. We were fussing with attachable sleeves since they had NO gowns with sleeves for me to try on and that is something I am very insistent about.
I won't go into it here about how disappointed I was with how large I look. 70 pounds gone seems like nothing compared to how much more I'd have to lose to enjoy how I look in any of these dresses.
A second saleswoman said the first style dress emphasizes how short I am. I am looking forward to trying one on in my size so that I can see if I like it. It is just so princess-y. Oh, and Howard was so insistent that the gown needs beading and sequins and has to be brides-y. He won't have me "settling" for anything that hasn't brought tears to my eyes.
So, what style do you think?
, the half marathon Saturday 
, the full marathon Sunday 
, and he's sleeping in and getting up around 4:30 Monday for our portrait session at the MK! 
Stay well, sweetie!
I am only 5'1". If I were tall and elegant like you and many of the other brides here, the options would be limitless. Somehow the first dress FELT special. Maybe because it's the first time I've ever tried on a dress other than the one my mother picked out. And I'm really glad you like the sweetheart neckline. The straight across one just makes my bust look like a loaf of bread (maybe I'm confusing that with my running bras. 
) But seriously, I do think it just looked a bit better. And I was really surprised about the weight on all of the dresses. I really have to get back into my strength training 2x/week routine. I think I can manage the weight of any of the dresses. Now the long train takes style and finesse, something I'd really have to practice!
