Starting to lose any confidence I had left...

Not much help really but wanted to offer you a hug ?

Have you thought about looking at sites like "preloved.com" for the dress that you loved that has been discontinued, i bet you'll find it there

Preloved is where I found my dress x

No advice, but didn't want to r&r as it sounds like you're having a hard time ?

One thing I would say is you will get there, don't give up on your dream dress - and who cares if it is out of 'fashion' anyway? I say if you love it and it suits you, go for it! (sounds lovely btw, and I think your H2B is right about 'arty' types)

Thanks, the style I tried on was two separates in the bridemaid section, which need blinging up a bit, its just the style I new I loved, but I ll have a look, you never know eh!!!

Oh dear. there is no need for your confidence to be so low babe, more like your energy and enthusiasm?? from wot you said I'm not surprised.. 'In fashion' my arse!

As far as fabrics go, you need to make sure that its a good fabric for working with. The amount of times mums been given fabrics which dont cut well or hang well as they are totally wrong stuff to make a particular style of dress with. So whatever your dressmaker offers you is because she knows the fabric will work well with the pattern (and you can always check that by asking her). I wish I could help you out in terms of fabric samples but have no suggestions. Just ensure that what you like as a fabric will work.

? I had a fishtail-y dress for my Wedding last month so they arent all out of fashion ?! What type of material are you looking for? Is it a two piece? Mine was a dress but it was raw silk and lace with a fishtail at the bottom.

You can kind of see it here:

If its something like that you are looking for I can certainly give you the details etc.

hth

xxx

Hi,

Have you thought about looking on ebay? I just had a quick look & found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/08-Wedding-Gowns-Bridesmaids-Prom-Dress-Sz-Free-HS3317_W0QQitemZ230298056483QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230298056483&_trkparms=72%3A1295%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

They may be able to change the design to suit you?

HTH

Thanks guys, Your dress is gorgeous by the way (were they the pics of the reception in a barn/beamed ceiling room? and a lovely pic of you being twirled around on the dance floor, if so my H2B and I loved the pics, everybody seemed so happy!)!!

I have picked the material for the fishtail its a doupant/like a shot silk( complete wrong speliing I know), I am going for the coffee olas, mochas, champagnes.

I understand what you are saying about the type of material, its this particular company where the original material I loved is from, the dress makers raves on, but she had no other samples, hence me ringing them today, the shop owner was lovely and said for me to send the sample in and she would try and sound out other simular material types, and they are a bridal fabric shop.

Its just I thought the dressmaker could have done this for us, before we had the meeting yesterday?

There are some about, I saw a couple when I went to try some on the other day. Here is one by Ellis Bridals

Ooh Zippy that dress is lovely! Pity Im already married ?

Unless your dream dress has big puffy sleeves and a neckline up to your chin then I fail to see how something that suits you can be old fashioned!

Or if its more the fitted with just the bottom flared out you are after, then Maggie Sottero is doing some

https://www.maggiesottero.com/images/trans.gif

Exactly what i was thinking.

Hard to see on the picture, but if it's the same one as I saw on the mannequin at the shop the other day, then it's basically the fishtail version of my dress.

How about this Benjamin Roberts one?

Benjamin Roberts was the orginal designer that I saw the style (love him!)

The shop who said that to me, the assistant was horrendous, she said it was out of fashion, style didnt suit my figure, and I would have to lose a couple of stone for one particular dress, I'm a 12-14 btm, 14-16 top (big boobs, which I hate!), but am wanting to lose 1 stone, not a few!!!

My mum who is brutally honest and straight, couldent believe it when I told her, we went to another shop and the assistant said the complete opposite! The style suits curvy girls, and my mum agreed when she saw it on me.

Anyway, sorry for the rambling, the reason for the separates, is one shop advised me it would fit my figure better, I want the corset quite boned and structured to keep me in.

I think when I see the dressmaker next, I will go armed with pictures and materials samples and see what she says, and hope she doesent deviate away again......

I don't think you will need to have seperates. I am bigger up top than the bottom and have had a normal dress. I am also not wearing a bra and have a lace up corset back. The woman in the first shop sounds like a real b*tch

Zippy27, did you get that company for the Beetle hire off me in the end (problems with sending PM I think) how did you get on?

Hey Lovely,

Firstly how rude of the assistant - honestly some wedding dress shops, you'd think they were trying to put you off spending ££

I am having a lovely plain satin fishtail dress and b*ll*cks to fashion as it looks fab on me.

The fishtail shape (according to my dressmaker friend) is not that hard to make, and not too expensive as it is not as much fabric as a full on dress. Are there no other dressmakers near you?

My dress is Pronuptia and was very reasonable. Let me know if you want to post a pic but also = can't wait to see how you get on and what your dress is like.

HERE'S TO THE FISHTAIL GIRLIES!!!

xx

We stock Ben Roberts and their designs are gorgeous - as is the structure and internal corsets. For that reason I would say that they would be perfect for you if you have big boobs as the support they give is great.

Another option (given the dress design you have described and colours) is to see if these guys have any of the CJ 403 or 406 left (you can't buy Catherine Janes anymore - long story) : http://www.weddingdress-factoryoutlet.co.uk/weddingdress.html

I would say don't allow the dress maker to go ahead with anything until you're absolutely ready - your dress is important, don't compromise too much

Make sure the final sketch is exactly what you want ie no straps if you don't want them and don't let anyone force you into anything you don't like. Also get a copy of the sketch so you can prove that is what you agreed to should she deviate at all.

Is his any good? made to measure and very reasonable:

http://www.denisebyrd.com

I didnt receive it, but did read that yours is pink, and I don't think thats what h2b had in mind!! Thanks though anyway ?

They did have the white/cream one too Zippy, Dam H2B has indulged me to be girlie for a change with the pink car, considering I'm a docker!

WWW.Beetlebugs.co.uk

Thanks for the other replys guys, I will defo have a look at the websites now, No chance of me getting pushed into it if my Mum has any say, HEhehehe, I will also get a sketch too off her.?

wait til you see whats going to come back in ?

fishtails are so in this year its unbelievable someone told you that the only ones i would keep away from personally are the huge bunchy bottom ones . i would nip round a few shops over the next few days and if you love a bm one why dont you order it and get the dressmaker to bling it up

also look at the mon cheri site they ahve some gorgeous silk coffee and mocha ones on there

Thanks KEG, I have actually already contacted this company a couple of weeks ago and for Tommy the cream beetle they will charge me £320 which is great. We are holding off at the moment as we had a few offers on the camper forum we use. THere are a few with beetles there and some of them only charge fuel prices.