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Oh no, I haven’t changed my mind about my dress. I’m still going with the fabulous short number by Liza Rietz. I’ve just asked her if a little change is possible.
I love the dress as is, and would wear it as she designed it, but for some reason, only recently did I realize that me and crew necklines are not a flattering pair. I have wide boobs (yes, I said it), and a crew neckline highlights their wideness. I don’t really know how to explain it better than that. I’m sure a push-up bra would help, but I also know a scoop neck does wonders. So I emailed Liza and asked her if a small scoop neck was at all possible. Thankfully, she said yes, and proposed a change.
This is her original design:
And this is the change to the neckline:
I love it. I also love that I can now wear a necklace.
Did you modify your wedding dress in order to make it flatter your body better? Were you happy with the results?
OH i love that much more. I think that is gorgeous. I think there is something sort of retro airline stewardess about it with a crew neckline.
I keep seeing that dress on etsy, and I fall a little more in love with it every time. I’m so glad you chose it as The Dress, both for style points and all the implications of choosing an etsy seller.
The new neckline looks great!
Ohhh..I love your dress! Soooo re-wearable!
I had a my neckline changed to a sweetheart neckline.
I love your dress so much. It’s hawt. I can’t wait to see it on you. I would have done the same with the neck; I tried on a dress this weekend that had a super-high neck - that was just a no no! No room for a pretty necklace at all.
It looks so pretty with a scoopneck! Crew necklines look stupid on me too!
Oh yeah, and to answer your question, I had covered buttons added to my dress and had them minimize the beading on the bodice. I like it so much more now.
Great change!
My dress has not arrived, but I already know I will need alterations!
I put sleeves on my dress- which originally had only thin beaded straps. I wanted my arms covered because I really didn’t want to hate wedding pictures of me with fat arms exposed. I’m glad I did, because I really love how I looked in the dress.
Miss Joey, I just love your dress so much!!! The alterations look great & YAY for a necklace!!
This dress is flat out fabulous Miss Joey! Can’t wait to see pictures of you in it!
Love the change! It looks a lot more delicate, if that makes sense.
Boy, looking at your dress makes me want to forgo the fancy A-line I’ve been eying….
I love the change and the detailing that remains. I’m also excited to see what else you put with your short dress!
As a fellow ‘wide boob’ bride- I totally get ya. Love the change. I added a halter strap to my dress to cover up the ‘arm pit fat.’
good call!!!!!
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Mrs. Joey, Seattle Age and Occupation: 28, Project Administrator for Public Health NGO Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, High School History Teacher Engagement Date: June 24, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Eastside Catholic Chapel and Lake Union Cafe About Me: I'm a Seattle girl through and through except for the fact that I don't drink coffee. I love my job most of the time because I get to travel and work with brilliant people who are trying to prevent Malaria. I love DIY projects of all sorts, cooking, and watching sports. I'd wear anything at Anthropologie and could spend all day on Etsy. I love to travel but shouldn't because I always get myself into unbelievable situations!
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