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[geminigirl]

So...

Anyone interested in trying to go look at wedding dresses with me one of these days?

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[chelona.livejournal.com]

I DO have a recommendation of a store to stay away from! But I can't remember the name of it right now. On 234 in Manassas.

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

Jeannette's Bridal? That's where I initially found the dress I wound up buying online. The women who work in that store are rude rude rude!

[chelona.livejournal.com]

In the shopping centre with the K-Mart? I think I have blocked out their bad customer service over these last three years. :)

[margoeve.livejournal.com]

And to hell with David's Bridal too.

Elkor's mother owns a bridal shop, but it's in Hampton.

[geminigirl]

If I went to David's it wouldnt be to buy, but it would be to try-mostly to experiment with styles and such.

Hampton's a bit far to drive to try on dresses, but if you happen to talk to her and she has any suggestions in this area, let me know.

(Since the wedding isn't taking place down here, it's likely that I'd actually buy the dress on Long Island or something, near Mom and Dad.)

[wait.livejournal.com]

I'm not a huge fan of David's Bridal, but they are a great place to try things on. Most things on the rack are available in a full range of sizes, so you're not stuck trying to wiggle into a size 6 and imagine how it would look on your figure.

And although my mom made my dress, I went to the store to try things on -- because what you have in your head isn't always what looks good in the end. I wanted something very flowy but ended up with something much more structured.

[geminigirl]

The size range is one of the appeals of David's. I may have to do some actual perusing of the phone book to find places that can size me.

Someday I'll charge for my services.. :)

[wait.livejournal.com]

Nod nod. I think some of their dresses go up to a size 26 or 28, which is a beautful feeling when you're used to stores which stop at a 14. ;)

A few suggestions:

Its worth bringing a camera with you so that when you find a style that you like, you can remember the dress. Even a $5 disposable is great, because after a while they all start to look the same.

Think about how you're going to behave in the dress -- strapless is cute, but if you're a maniac on the dance floor it may not be as practical.

When you dress to go try things on, pull your hair up and put on a supportive bra. It makes a huge difference.

[rivka.livejournal.com]

I recognize that terror! I'd be happy to go look with you.

[geminigirl]

Thank you!

It would be a nice excuse to get to hang around and spend some time with you, anyway.

(I told Michael that we need to make more excuses to get together.)

Hi.

[mistressdeath.livejournal.com]

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[mittelbar.livejournal.com]

geminigirl, pardon me for poking in on this thread, but I just have to laugh aloud at the invite being appended to this particular post.

The first foofy girly heteronormative-style post from you in, um, ever, maybe. And someone starts talking about scrotums and gay sheep.

Tee hee! Tee!

[vvalkyri.livejournal.com]

I'm up for it. Might even have a couple hours to play with today...

[geminigirl]

Thanks. I'm not sure about today-I get out of here in about an hour and have no idea where to go to start though.

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

David's really is the best place to start because you can try on so many different styles and see what you like on you versus what you like on a page in a magazine. There's one over in Springfield.

[puzzld1.livejournal.com]

What you really need is some fabulous drag boy to take you shopping-

[fairion.livejournal.com]

I would be thrilled to go with you if we can work the timing.

[bitty.livejournal.com]

I soooooo lack in advice on this, sorry ;)

[onlyblossom.livejournal.com]

well if your in the nyc area i'd love to metro down and shop with ya :)

[iamlisabee.livejournal.com]

YES! Can we combine dress shopping with fabric shopping? YES!

(And I've told Reil that I will be hanging with you on that MOnday!)

[geminigirl]

Sure. I'll talk to my boss about taking that day off tomorrow when I'm in the office.

Wow, you're excited!