Bridal Inspiration: Point Collar Dress

Wedding dress neckline of the moment: point collar! 

I love a nerdy dress like this. 

Anyone know a person/place I can get a "design-your-own" custom/bespoke dress like this?

Other Ideas...

 

*The Dress Search/Criteria *

Unconventional Wedding Dress Challenge Part 6

Tip #5. Buy petite brands: amazingly, all the "petite" maxi dresses at ASOS have been perfect in length for me. I just wish they had more styles that can pass as bridal-wear. 

John Zack Petite Embellished Bodice Maxi Dress With Tulle Skirt

Wearing size US 0 petite, sale $42

Problem: This dress was on clearance and only had size petite 0 left. And once again, it is way too tight; I can barely zip up. As you can see, the top is too small and shrunken for me. This means if I order in the ASOS petite section, I should start picking sizes 2 or 4. But I really love the simple concept of the dress with the gold sequin pizzazz on top. Unfortunately, the dress turned out more beige/nude instead of the cream as in the stock photos. If this dress was more ivory and fits like the stock model, this would have been the "one." 

Lesson learned: stop ordering size petite 0 at ASOS. 

Part 1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6 , Final Thoughts

Unconventional Wedding Dress Challenge Part 4

Tip #4. Two-fer: I got this idea from this Elizabeth Kennedy dress. Pair a cheap mini flare dress over a maxi tulle skirt and "tada"! Instant drama, uniqueness, and versatility for the frugal girl. 

PrettyLittleThing Jacquard Ruffle Skater Dress
Little Mistress Petite Maxi Tulle Skirt 

Dress size US 6 (sale $31.50). Skirt size Petite US 2 ($79).

Multiple ways to reuse the two pieces:

Problem: My dress size 6 was too loose (sucks when clearance items do not have small sizes left). The skirt "mink" color is a bit too dark and moody for a wedding. Even though the tulle skirt is very pretty and princess-y, I felt it no longer fits my adult age. 

Lesson learned: Although I originally thought this was a genius idea for a cheap evening gown ensemble, the puffy tulle feels too costume-y for me. Lets face the facts, I'm no longer of quinceañera age and do not live in a fairy world. But I'm digging the open back detail of the dress...something to consider.

Part 1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6, Final Thoughts

Unconventional Wedding Dress Challenge Part 2

Tip #2. Buy big clearance and alter: I originally wanted to order the "Petite" version of this sequin halter neck dress on clearance for $81, but all small sizes already sold out of course. Then upon further search, the "Tall" version was still available and with a lower price tag! My thought was that if the torso fits, altering the skirt length would be easy. 

Maya Tall High Neck Maxi Tulle Dress With Tonal Delicate Sequins 

petite version here 

Wearing size Tall US 4 (sale $67)

The problem: I like the sequin top and the creamy hue, but size US 4 is still too loose in the torso. The top probably would be an easy alteration as well, but if it was any slimmer, my side-view wouldn't be too appealing. This halter style would be better with someone bustier. I also felt the backside was too plain for my taste. Not worthy enough for all the alterations needed. 

Lesson learned: Cream hue is flattering on me. But this simple style is more befitting a Spring/Summer wedding, instead of my desired Fall wedding. 

Part 1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6, Final Thoughts

The best of red white and blue

Carolina Herrera Resort 2018

Floral Embroidered Tulle Ball Gown ($6,990)

Need I say more?

Also see the dress on socialite Nellie Diamond (also here). 

I learned about Nell Diamond from an editorial in Vogue on her wedding and I have been hooked on her Instagram account since! She's like a real-life character in a fashion movie and almost reminds of Rebecca Bloomwood, since she has movie-star looks and outfits that are delightfully whimsical and sweet! 

Favorite LBD styles for winter parties

Happy holidays, my friends! 

Poinsettias are always a great gift!

(picture from last year's at my house)

These little black dresses below are festive and fun:

H&M (sale $35 updated as of  7/26/15)

Sequins to sparkle and tulle to sweep under the flickering candlelights!

Here's how it looks on me: I appreciate that the tulle overlay over the sequins prevents the "uncomfortable hard-scratchiness" as with most sequined items. The sparkly fitted tube-style underneath paired with the ballerina-like tulle is so much fun! I feel elegant and saucy at the same time.

Other Ideas: how cool is the back of this dress...

from White House Black Market

Long-sleeve Velvet Chiffon Shift Dress ($150)

(comes in Petite sizes too)

"Oohzing" over this cute LBD on ASOS...