Tuesday, March 22, 2011

For the Shotgun Bride



Hey ESB,

I am getting married in a few months and I'm looking for a dress that's short, not too fancy, and maybe kinda 50s or 60s looking. I have a lot of tattoos, and would prefer to have something with a little sleeve (no spaghetti straps or strapless) to keep the less wedding-appropriate tattoos concealed. I don't want to spend a lot either. I'm also pregnant, so the dress needs to be somewhat forgiving and have some boob room. I'll be at that not-sure-if-you're-pregnant-or-fat stage at the wedding... 16 weeks pregnant. Here is the dress I've been thinking of getting, but it's not the most flattering.

Could you or your readers point me in the direction of some amazing dresses? I am lost on what to wear!

Help!

Sincerely,
Shotgun Bride

*****

Hey SB,

I'm gonna go ahead and ignore the 50's/60's request (zzzzzzzzzzzzzz) because I just found this Haute Hippie dress, and it is SO PERFECT for that is-she-pregnant-or-is-she-just-getting-fat phase. Bonus: You can show off those boobs!

Whoopsie. You said you didn't want to spend a lot of money. Maybe this is for a different shotgun bride.

Just don't buy the BCBG dress, okay? On anyone with a tummy it would be, as Celia says, no bueno.

xoxo,
esb
Posted by esb at 10:34 AM
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    This is not 50/60s but its forgiving/will cover up tattoos. http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod125390052&eItemId=prod125390052&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=%252Fsearch.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dparker%2526_requestid%253D23203

    And have you tried ModCloth or Anthro for 50/60s style dresses?

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  2. Kimberly JuneMarch 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Check out the Adina Dress Girl. by Band of Outsiders.

    Something with a higher waist and flowy skirt will help hide the is she/isn't she evidence. And bringing the eye to the prego boobies helps too!

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  3. jamieMarch 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    um you might not even have a belly yet at all? just boated?

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  4. wool and miscMarch 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    hehehe

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  5. nicoleMarch 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Congrats, Shotgun Bride! I love ESB's choice for you, but it may be a bit pricey. No idea how much you'll be showing, but I like this dress:

    http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/110341

    Good luck! xo.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Here are a few more:

    http://www.bluefly.com/Cynthia-Steffe-ivory-silk-and-lace-Francesca-shift-dress/cat60019/311476002/detail.fly

    http://www.bluefly.com/French-Connection-ivory-lace-Lilla-mini-dress/cat20102/312072401/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_dresses_day-_-312072401&mr:referralID=8552763c-54d0-11e0-9f53-001b2166becc

    http://www.lulus.com/products/pour-les-filles-lace-white-dress/32796.html

    http://us.asos.com/French-Connection-French-Connection-Auerilia-Cotton-Dress/vxoxt/?iid=1515311&cid=8799&Rf-200=5&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=White&mporgp=L0ZyZW5jaC1Db25uZWN0aW9uL0ZyZW5jaC1Db25uZWN0aW9uLUF1ZXJpbGlhLUNvdHRvbi1EcmVzcy9Qcm9kLw..

    http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-dresses/love-and-liberty-cross-over-dress/

    http://www.edressme.com/vback-gown-433030.html

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  7. peanutMarch 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    This one looks super comfy and the skirt reminds me kinda of the 50s ...it won't really show off the girls, but if you put the belt in the right place it'll hide your belly. Plus it's just $200!

    http://beta.neimanmarcus.com:80/store/product.jsp?itemId=prod125900009&catId=cat29650755#COLOR=718&page-index=1&wallOffset=-3192&pageOffset=2523

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  8. ClairelizabethMarch 23, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Preggo + 60s = http://www.cabaretvintage.com/uncategorized/cabaret-vintage-cocktail-bride-justine/

    dress on model here [scroll down] http://www.cabaretvintage.com/new-arrivals/the-cabaret-collection-the-story-part-i/

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  9. nikkiMarch 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    oh esb. I fucking LOVE that dress.

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  10. C.C.March 23, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I read this as "Shogun Bride" and thought it was about an interracial wedding. LOL

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  11. MeghanMarch 23, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I want that Haute Hippie dress. I am 13 weeks pregnant and it would be perfect and I suspect still perfect for a wedding at 16 weeks.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    i love this - http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_dresses/origami-pleated-dress

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  13. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    also this one - http://beta.neimanmarcus.com/store/product.jsp?itemId=prod122360040&catId=cat29650755#page-index=9&wallOffset=-20292&pageOffset=20763

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  14. lisa tomikoMarch 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Shotgun Bride here... thank you everyone for the input! Unfortunately it looks like my fiance and I jumped the gun on all of this, as we ended up miscarrying a month later. The wedding is still a go and we are keeping our heads up & thankful that this whole experience kicked us in the ass and made us realize we want to get married anyways. So I ended up getting the BCBG dress I originally liked (the wedding is next Sunday, otherwise I think I might have gotten the bhldn origami dress that was suggested). The wedding is going to be amazing. Its in our backyard in Venice, and we'll be eating burgers, drinking beer & whiskey, and dancing to the Ronettes. I'll send photos after the wedding! Thanks everyone!

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  15. east side brideMarch 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    @lisa Oh, lady. I'm so sorry to hear that. But a backyard wedding in Venice sounds just. perfect. PLEASE DO send photos!!

    ♥

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  16. v o j a c q u eMarch 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    love this dress!

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