Project Pomway: Runway Inspiration
September 18th, 2008 @ 5:32 pm by Mrs. Pomegranate
Past Episodes
Project Pomway Episode 1: The Beginning of My Dream Dress
Project Pomway Episode 2: Boobilicious!
Project Pomway Episode 3: The Yellow Submarine
Uhm, I’ve lost my internal tracking device system that allows me to locate any and all electronic items throughout my house. This seems to have begun as soon as the boxes and boxes of lovely wedding gifts started arriving and cluttering up my house - not to mention the boxes of wedding supplies in every nook and cranny. This seems to be the reason behind why I cannot, for the life of me, find the camera that holds the photos from my last fitting.
No worries - I’m not going to leave you hanging here. Of course not! Instead, I simply waited a week for the next episode - my most recent fitting that occurred just yesterday. Keep in mind that we’ve jumped from the yellow sample fabric, right up to a finalized design. There are only minor fittings to do now, including the simple bustle that Carole has dreamed up.
WARNING - IF YOUR NAME IS MR. POMEGRANATE AND YOU ARE MARRYING ME DO NOT CONTINUE READING!
The final front of the dress - from silver lambskin to the pleating at the hem.
The final side of the dress, with its surplus seams under the arms.
The final back of the dress, with its sheer triangle back and pleated hem around the train.
A closer look at the train.
A closer look at the back.
I’m in love with my dress! I love how the lambskin matches the fascinator on my veil. I love the pleating at the hem. I love, love, love the back. It’s simple, it’s modern, and it’s got a touch of fashion. After all, my dress was inspired by an Oscar de la Renta that I could never in my life afford, and would never in my life fit well on my curvy body.
72E04 in white double face charmeuse with pleated taffeta train
Spring 2007 Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection
Image by Your Dream Dress
Image by Your Dream Dress
Image by Your Dream Dress
Obviously, I am not a size 0 like the above runway model. I knew that silk charmeuse would not be my friend, as it accentuates every single body flaw - so we decided to go with double faced satin. We changed the bust line to better fit my not-model-like chest - and I think it’s a bit more Proenza Schouler-esque. We changed the heavy silver bugle beading on the bustline to a much more economical, but still stunning, silver lambskin. While it’s most definitely not the same dress, I love it because it is more me.
Next up - the finishing touches and a simple bustle!
Did you have a custom wedding dress created after the designer dress of your dreams?
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35 Responses to “Project Pomway: Runway Inspiration”
WOW! I absolutely love it, especially the pleating on the hem and the back 
I LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
Wow, the chest looks like a viking breastplate, but maybe it just photographed that way. The cutout in the back is pretty.
I love the back of the dress - it looks stunning! And the pleats are super cute!
The bottom and the back are really cute. The chest part is weird.
The pleats are pretty!
The dress as a whole is beautiful and fits you well. I wonder, is the chest part more sparkly/goldish in real life?
beautiful pleating. and the back is to die for.
What a unique dress! Seems very much your style (from what I get from your posts). You look stunning! (The Oscar model’s boy body detracts from the dress - your curves MAKE the dress!) Congrats.
Oooooh, I looooove the pleating. So pretty. Oooh, ahhh….
especially love the view from the back, with the pleating all fanned out!!! very cute!
I totally agree with carly–that model is so skinny, she makes that dress look awful. Your dress looks GREAT on you!! Congrats!!!
I love how unique this dress is- lambskin is such a cool touch! It’s been great seeing you through this process, especially as I embark on my own 
the back and bottom are lovely. i can’t wait to see more pictures of the front! it fits you very well, and curves are wayyy better than a size zero any day!
I love it. So cool to see the whole process! It’s awesome that it was made just for you, fits you perfectly. Makes me want to look into finding a designer for myself…
Wowza!!! That is so beautiful. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pleating at the bottom. I *heart* your dress!
The pleating really does take your breath away, doesn’t it?
I hate to be a negative nelly but the top of this dress is very strange looking. It looks as though you are wearing a grey bra on top of your dress. But like a previous person said, maybe it just looks like that in pictures.
work it pommy, very very chic…if you were goin for that couture look, ya nailed it
I really love the back! So gorgeous and unique. The silver thing on your top in front doesn’t seem to translate great in these pics, but I am sure it looks great in person!
miss pom, i respect you so much for going out and getting a dress unlike any i’ve seen. it’s gorgeous and so unique. it’s modern and the various textures make it architectural, almost. i’m glad you love it.
LOVE the hem! Is the breast area finished?
Lookin fabu Pom! Carole put those boobalicious pads in my dress so I was able to go Commando on D Day..well, Commando on top anyway! And my cleavage was pretty darn decent too!
Can’t wait for the next Pomway episode
I looove that you got the dress of your dreams for a fraction of the price! And made to your exact specifications. Its unique and fabulous and I love it.
SWOOON! That is SO EFFING GORGEOUS. I lurve the hem, and the back! Oh its perfect! Great work.
Your dress is absolutely beautiful!
I saw this on Etsy and immediately thought of you, so I thought I’d share!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_5&listing_id=15151525
[...] show by Dolce & Gabbana. I am leaning towards getting a similiar suit custom made, inspired by Pom’s mode of thinking. The suit itself is perfect for evening wear. The thin lapels may need to be widened for my frame, [...]
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