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amother

Sienna

Sun, Aug 13 2017, 11:17 pm

I am looking for gown inspiration, either something I can buy online or a picture that I can take to a dressmaker and build from scratch.

I am not creative enough to design my own gown, but some people love it, so this may be a fun challenge.

here are the requirements:
1. Preferably black (or dark - navy, gray)
2. Should flatter a short (5'), plus-size late 20-year-old who will IY"H be 3 months post-partum (not nursing)
3. Should be STUNNING and not look like a robe

If anyone can help me out, either by posting a link online or by posting a picture, that would be an amazing chessed. Or, if you have any ideas of how to make a gown look gorgeous, such as material/trim/anything to hide the fat (cape, draping etc), please let me know.

The more specific you can be, the better.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

amother

Brunette

Sun, Aug 13 2017, 11:35 pm

How about something like this (filled in under the lace)
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pini.....6.jpg

amother

Brunette

Sun, Aug 13 2017, 11:45 pm

Also, google Adele gowns for inspiration. She has some gorgeous, flattering gowns that are modest.

amother

Babyblue

Sun, Aug 13 2017, 11:48 pm

Try a gown that has detail on the sides (either lace or a different color fabric) that gives the illusion of an hourglass figure.

amother

Sienna

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 12:41 am

amother wrote:

How about something like this (filled in under the lace)
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pini.....6.jpg

That is nice! I would have to have it fully lined - would it look so good if lined all black? Or would it look robe-y?

What do you call this material - is it beading or lace?

amother

Sienna

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 12:42 am

amother wrote:

Try a gown that has detail on the sides (either lace or a different color fabric) that gives the illusion of an hourglass figure.

Good idea....this usually works if the black is on the side...so if the dress is all black, what could I put on the side? Black lace or beading?

amother

Brunette

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 3:27 pm

amother wrote:

That is nice! I would have to have it fully lined - would it look so good if lined all black? Or would it look robe-y?

What do you call this material - is it beading or lace?

I think it would be beautiful. The style doesn't seem robe-y to me. It looks like a combination of beading and lace. I would probably just do the beading throughout.

amother

Brunette

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 3:31 pm

Also, I would avoid anything stretchy or ruched by the midsection so soon after a baby.

Maya

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 3:33 pm

I would check BCBG Max Azria gowns.

amother

Puce

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 3:46 pm

amother wrote:

How about something like this (filled in under the lace)
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pini.....6.jpg

I don't think that would flatter a plus-sized figure at all. Its going to accentuate hips, and any residual rolls will show. And -- I'm really sorry, I'm usually not so critical -- but even the model, who is presumably gorgeous, reminds me of a drag queen in it.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....METAL

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....r=INK

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/al.....INKLE

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....BLACK

smileyface:)

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 4:04 pm

puce amother, the last one is gorgeous

amother

Babyblue

Mon, Aug 14 2017, 4:08 pm

amother wrote:

Good idea....this usually works if the black is on the side...so if the dress is all black, what could I put on the side? Black lace or beading?

https://www.google.com/search?.....WNzM:

Something like this. Lace, beading, or a different fabric, even if it is also black, can be used as a contrast to create an illusion.

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