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Mrs. Pearl, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 26, High school history teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 37, Software engineer Engagement Date: No official date, we just decided :-) Wedding Date: July 2007 Venue: St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church, Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel About Me: Mr. Pearl and I have been together for about four and a half years now. We've been "engaged" since 2004 and were originally supposed to get married in June 2006, but postponed the wedding to July 2007. I love shopping for housewares and office supplies, music, reading chick lit, football, and the diverse world of Los Angeles dining.
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Dress Envy

November 22nd, 2006 @ 9:34 am by Mrs. Pearl

I have a dress from our last stint of wedding planning, but I don’t know if I want to keep it. I mean, I’m sure I’ve gained weight, so it’ll look like a monstrosity on me. But that’s easy enough to fix — hell, I lost weight in a month the first time to fit into it properly, so I can definitely do it again. But now I’m not sure if I want the same dress. Is it bad karma to keep the dress from my wedding that didn’t happen?

Another problem I have is that…well, I’ve got a lot of booty (and a lot of other things, too). Sample dresses don’t work for me and it’s hard for me to get an idea of what looks good on me. I’ve found dresses I think are pretty, but I’m scared of ordering them and then they look awful!

I am trying to justify getting another dress to myself and my fiance. Maybe if I donate my original dress to Brides Against Breast Cancer, I can justify the extra expense. Right now, I’ve been trying to decide between a Jasmine dress and an Alfred Sung dress.

Alfred Sung 6686:

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Jasmine:

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Which one do you like better?

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iffy

i like the jasmine better! really pretty :)

 
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J

I love the Jasmine dress! I think it’s the lace. :)

 
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hm

i love the jasmine dress! it’s elegant and classic.

 
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lindsay

jasmine.

 
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Miss Peach

Oooo I like the Jasmine as well! I love the lace and also the ribbon. Does the ribbon come in different colors? I actually really like the ribbon color shown in the picture but I was just curious and if it was an option, whether or not you’re considering a different ribbon color.

 
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Emily

I ADORE the Jasmine!

 
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Kathleen

Jasmine.

I almost bought a dress with pick-ups, but I prefered the classic look

 
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jenn

looooooooove the jasmine!

 
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Chrissie

Jasmine. It’s so simple and pretty.

Can we see your first dress too?

 
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Miss Lime

i, too, vote jasmine. although i have a different body type than you, i know the pickup styles made me feel and look bulkier…more fabric, more tater ;). the only thing with the jasmine is it’s very “now.”

 
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Pencils

The Jasmine. Totally. I don’t like pick up skirts very much. And you can always get a sash in another color–I’ve seen them for sale on eBay for $30, and I know David’s Bridal sells them separately in many colors. I’m thinking doing that myself so I can choose the exact color I want, if I get a sash dress (which I probably will.)

 
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Lauren

Hi Pearl, I LOVE the Jasmine dress. But–if you don’t mind me asking–I am extremely curious about what happened with your first wedding. How far into the process were you? What made you call it off? A lot of those details with impact whether or not you could keep that gown as an option.

 
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SJ

My vote is for the Jasmine dress - beautiful yet simple.

 
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Miss Poppy

haha i’m the oddball. i love the first one, without the jacket. it actually resembles my dress but mine is in champagne and the ribbon is long and flowly in the back. :)

both are beautiful!!! as you are, i’m sure :)

and welcome to weddingbee! (sorry it’s late from me)

 
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PhillyM

Jasmine gets my vote too. Especially if you’re concerned about cutting a trim figure on your wedding day. I think the Sung will add a bit more bulk to just those area you mentioned.

 
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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,235 posts, Sugar bee

Jasmine gets my vote too! :)

 
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sue

i think it depends on when your wedding date is. the jasmine dress seems more of a summery/late spring dress (the material) where as teh alfred sung seems heavier and thus more appropriate for cooler temps..

 
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skichik

Jasmine! Jasmine! Jasmine!

but then again , I’m not a huge pick-up fan. The Jasmine is gorgeous!

 
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Nhi

The Jasmine is gorgeous!

 
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Maricris

i love the jasmine dress! very classic and elegant.

the 1st one is beautiful but may not be as flattering with the pick-ups.

 
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Mrs. Pearl, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 26, High school history teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 37, Software engineer Engagement Date: No official date, we just decided :-) Wedding Date: July 2007 Venue: St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church, Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel About Me: Mr. Pearl and I have been together for about four and a half years now. We've been "engaged" since 2004 and were originally supposed to get married in June 2006, but postponed the wedding to July 2007. I love shopping for housewares and office supplies, music, reading chick lit, football, and the diverse world of Los Angeles dining.

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