36 Responses to Wedding Barbie

1. Victoria, on July 6th, 2007 at 8:04 am Said:

   My two favorites from Lane Bryant Bridal:

   http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/lane_bryant_product_page?item=0131177&pagesize=3

   http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/lane_bryant_product_page?item=8229460&pagesize=3

   This is the dress I’m getting married in next summer (I think- my I’m having trouble commiting):

   http://www.alight.com/12410095.html

   Look through Sydney’s Closet– it’s the biggest collection of plus sized dresses out there.

   It’s also fun to just run into a David’s Bridal and have a look-see at what different dresses look like on you. The one out in Daly City is really big, and they were really nice and accomodating to my size 28 self. Make sure you take a peep at their bridesmaid dresses, especially the clearance rack.

   I have all my wedding dress bookmarks at work, so I’ll post more later!
2. Victoria, on July 6th, 2007 at 8:14 am Said:

   I forgot Nordstroms! They have had some REALLY pretty dresses in the last year.

   I like this in the Baby Pink:
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2888577/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1

   Slight hijack, but I just NEED this:
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2932923/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1
   and this:
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2934326/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1

   Ok, back to your wedding. Simple, and crazy sexy on the right frame:
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2932960/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1

   I love pink and brown, and maybe you’re looking for sleeves? (Oh god with the sleeves… is there a more politically loaded dress style for fat girls?):
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2902872/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1

   Go look throught the site… there are a lot more. I have to stop now because I saw this and nearly pulled out my credit card and I am too poor for that!!!
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2929983/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1
3. Dancinghawk, on July 6th, 2007 at 9:59 am Said:

   If you want to go with something very retro-classic, I found this fabulous red Greta Garbo dress from Pin-Up Girl. It’s not wedding-classic, but it’s classic. :) On the website, it’s shown in turquise.

   http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/femmefatale.html
4. lisa-marie, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:02 am Said:

   Lane Bryant has some really pretty, not at all foo foo dresses. Like this one:

   http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/lane_bryant_product_page?item=8229460&pagesize=3
5. PastaQueen, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:14 am Said:

   If you want to wear black, wear black! It’s your wedding reception so you should do as you please. The website for the book Offbeat Bride has pics of people who wore lots weirder stuff than black to their weddings. I just bought a dress off of ebay for my brother’s wedding next month and I’m really happy with it. You need to know your measurements to buy properly though, so maybe you wouldn’t want to take the risk of a dress not fitting properly.
6. Kate Harding, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:23 am Said:

   Ooh! I want to come to the wedding!

   Abby Z: less formal (maybe not formal enough), but with a hint of bridey.

   Also Abby Z, similar to the Jordin dress, but in red (and with flutter sleeves).

   And I’m personally crazy about this one, but don’t know if it’s your style.

   Too cutesy?

   Too green?

   This has a sorta similar feel to the skirt you love, but isn’t as formal; kind of a love it or hate it dress, though.

   Zaftique has a new bridal boutique with less formal stuff. Hit or miss, and I’d probably take the sleeves off most of the ones I like, but they’re inexpensive and bridey without being too much.

   A lot of the Watters & Watters bridesmaid dresses could fit the bill. There’s a range of formality there.

   Finally, if you want to go ’50s bombshell, Whirling Turban does some pretty fabulous custom stuff. I’d be all over one of the brocade dresses for what you describe.

   That’s the best I got. Good luck. :)
7. Melinda, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:28 am Said:

   What about something like this?

   Or this one from Igigi which I LOVE.
8. Amy, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:35 am Said:

   Depending on how foundation garment-y you want to get,
   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2911114?refsid=121793&refcat=0%7e2376776%7e2378685%7e2378692%7e2378731&SourceID=1&SlotID=2&origin=related
   might be nice with a nice wrap.

   It’s your party, wear what you want and will be comfortable in. If you got a nice shawl/wrap thing to go over the Jordin dress, that would be perfectly all right, too.
9. Molly, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:49 am Said:

   Well, firstly what are you preferences? Things like sleeves or lack thereof, material, and price range can help narrow down the search. Will it be an outdoor event? Will there be air conditioning? Will people be getting tipsy on champagne? (Bring out the flat shoes!)
   For the reception only, you can wear pretty much whatever you feel like wearing. The only reason to worry about the color of the dress is to make sure that you can match the event decorations to it.
   Some preliminary picks (sorry, I don’t remember how to do tags this early in the morning):
   http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&currentpage=2&Product_ID=397&fromcat=52&disptype=3
   http://www.plussizebridal.com/images/7416-main.jpg
   http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302024200&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442160755&bmUID=1183735825992
   http://www.sizeappeal.com/pc-469-8-nicole-in-red.aspx
10. thatgirljj, on July 6th, 2007 at 11:12 am Said:

    Just looking through nordstroms I like this:
    http://tinyurl.com/2vos6f
    And if you’re willing to be courageous with color, I really love this one in the Orchid:
    http://tinyurl.com/2jydqd
11. shuih, on July 6th, 2007 at 11:20 am Said:

    I hate that davids bridal dress. bblech!!! Spend a little more money and get something actually attractive like the dress here

    http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/c1d03a38-e812-4418-b1b9-513cab7bba4a/categoryID/1af402e9-205f-4b7b-9d22-6fec77b3d187

    veery pretty
12. shuih, on July 6th, 2007 at 11:21 am Said:

    or how about this ( i forgot casual)

    http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/5c786180-fbab-43c2-9c8a-79aa5edcd7df/categoryID/1af402e9-205f-4b7b-9d22-6fec77b3d187
13. Jessica, on July 6th, 2007 at 11:52 am Said:

    Okay, this is my favorite game ever.

    A few questions:
    price range?
    styles that you think are flattering on you? (I don’t think I’ve ever seen a full body shot of you, so that would help)
14. Kendra, on July 6th, 2007 at 12:01 pm Said:

    ooooo – how exciting! What about something like one of these corset and skirt ensembles (example and another example?
15. Madge, on July 6th, 2007 at 12:21 pm Said:

    Looking around a little, I found two that I like:

    http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2888577/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007112~6010558?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6010558&P=1

    http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&currentpage=2&Product_ID=507&fromcat=52&disptype=3

    Also, if you want to wear black, I say go for it. Tell your guests that you are having a “cocktail” style reception, and wear a cocktail dress yourself!
16. HONI, on July 6th, 2007 at 12:22 pm Said:

    Never in my 44 years did I think I would ever wear a wedding dress.. I am getting married in November.. and guess what I am wearing a wedding dress.. my soon to be daughter picked it out… she convinced me I deserved, and was not to old to wear a wedding dress and I am the most unfru fru person U would ever imagine.. I say take a gander at Davids Bridals online and see if anything sparks your interest.. I also say check out some after 5 stores.. find what you know u will not only be beautiful in but be comfortable in too.. good luck
17. B., on July 6th, 2007 at 12:27 pm Said:

    I’m in love with anything from Wai-Ching in Seattle, who custom-sews everything to order:
    http://wai-ching.com/

    Not cheap, but still cheaper than mass-produced doily dresses. Oh, the doily dresses.
18. Shannon K, on July 6th, 2007 at 12:54 pm Said:

    If you want to wear the black dress, you should wear the black dress. It’s a party, not a wedding, and superstitions about color are kind of silly anyway. I think that would look great on you, and you could wear it again all year round. You will have to start attending more cocktail parties, however.

    I also think this is really pretty, but the long sleeves might be too hot.
19. Kellie, on July 6th, 2007 at 2:24 pm Said:

    http://fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/fashion_bug_product_page?nav=Plus&item=1007517&pagesize=3

    http://fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/fashion_bug_product_page?nav=Plus&item=1007483&pagesize=3

    http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=40037&CatTyp=SIZ&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=SIZ&ItemID=11afe5b&ProdSeq=21&Cat=occasions&Dep=WOMEN&PCat=dresses&PCatID=40057&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=33&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll%252Easpx&RefCatID=40057&RefDeptID=597&Page=3&mscssid=64c798f45b7ac45d4b9627200d6e7eb15xMnVNoVzayoxMnVNoVzayW200B5E156ACEB5DFAF870365801757A365BB0718719&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|597|MP|wmwomensplus|40057|40037

    What about this one:

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/party_dresses_detail.jsp?stid=2982&prodgroup=198

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/party_dresses_detail.jsp?stid=2967&prodgroup=198

    I think you should wear whatever color you want. It’s your wedding celebration and you can wear black if you want to!! I think you’ll look gorgeous no matter what!
20. Rachel, on July 6th, 2007 at 2:33 pm Said:

    What is it about wedding dresses that perk up women’s ears? The most comments I ever received in any one blog entry on my own blog were on wedding dresses.

    I found mine off the rack and am having it altered. It’s super formal, though. This is the first time since freshman year Homecoming I am wearing a dress, but some of the ones linked to above are super cute. Since we’re running away to get married on an island, we’re having an informal reception when we return. Maybe I’ll pick one of those cute numbers out to wear and shock the hell outta the family.
• Belle, on April 21st, 2011 at 1:44 pm Said:

  “What is it about wedding dresses that perk up women’s ears?” Ha! I know. Ever since I started planning my wedding last month, it’s like my eyes are peeled for any mention of the word. Weird… I hope it goes away later, I don’t want to become one of those bridezillas :) As for finding a dress that isn’t a crazy cream puff, try http://www.gatheringguide.com for finding stores in your area you haven’t checked yet. It turned up some stores for me that were awesome and I’d driven by a million times without seeing.
21. Christine, on July 6th, 2007 at 2:37 pm Said:

    Here is a post of my wedding dress. I loved it because it was red. But you can get it in any 46 colors. It was a jaw dropper for my ceremony. :)

    http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/2039e191-e45b-4b44-bba1-6a2ac07f9712/categoryID/8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c
22. alison, on July 6th, 2007 at 3:24 pm Said:

    so, if you want to go ‘wedding formal’ after all,
    let me know. mine is ready to wear again…

    (I just go married in Feb.)

    or IGIGI has some really cute stuff right now…
23. Quirkybook, on July 6th, 2007 at 3:47 pm Said:

    I think you should wear a sari! Sarees are flattering (and easy to tailor) to a lots of different body types, beautiful, and just all around special! Plus, you are in the East Bay, no? University Ave in Berkeley will have a ton of places for you to look through.

    Okay, I may be a tad biased towards the sari-as-wedding-gown thing.* If you’d prefer something less Indian, I think you would look smashing in a red chiffony halter top. This one came up in a google search. So pretty!
24. michele, on July 6th, 2007 at 4:33 pm Said:

    My bridesmaids wore the following… it is a two piece and very elegant, yet simple. You can’t see it from that picture but there are pretty seed beads around the neckline and shoulder straps.
    http://www.billlevkoff.com/collections/index.asp?dress=698
25. K, on July 6th, 2007 at 5:43 pm Said:

    You could get a seamstress to make you exactly what you want. In Britain, anyway, it’s not any more expensive than buying an off-the-rack wedding dress, and if you’re going for a shorter dress that would make it cheaper again. You have plenty of time until September!

    And if you want to wear black, wear it! There are no actual rules, no matter what anyone says. But white can be wearable too…

    If you’re going to dance, I would advise against corsets unless you wear them all the time and love them. I’ve seen so many brides tugging at them and looking uncomfortable! (And avoided them when I got married, for that reason.)
26. littlem, on July 6th, 2007 at 7:33 pm Said:

    OK, like one of my faves on S1 of Top Chef, I may not “succeed and I will fail horribly” at this, BUT:

    1) If you’re looking for simultaneously frou and not frou, perhaps this:

    http://jpeterman.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_1824_A_c_E_8_A_seq_E_50

    They are the masters of story frou,/garden party/hostess, they go to 16 but size quite generously, they only make 50 or so of each dress. So if you like it, call them & ask what the measurements are for that dress.

    2) What’s also interesting is the lack of in the post about whose wedding this is. I will not pry, but if you decide to go slightly more frou with drama, I thought you might enjoy this:

    http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/2039e191-e45b-4b44-bba1-6a2ac07f9712/categoryID/8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c

    a) You can choose your own color insert and skirt length.
    b) They have another section where you can pick & choose/mix & match top and separates, with various tops/skirts, much like David’s but with a slightly bigger selection I think.

    Plus I have seamstresses in my family, so I’m spoiled, but you could also consider the Vogue patterns. Then you can have your choice of material and it will fit precisely to your measurements (which can make diva Barbies of us all, after all).
27. Cindy, on July 6th, 2007 at 9:56 pm Said:

    Whoever mentioned a sari, have you ever priced those gorgeous saris on University Ave? The uber-gorgeous ones will set you back about a grand. :)

    Chinese-tailor.com will custom make gorgeous chinois-y dresses in a variety of styles for around $200. It takes about 3 weeks to ship from Hong Kong or you can pay a bit extra for expedited shipping and get in about a week. I’ve bought a bunch of clothing from them and everything is absolutely perfect.
28. minda, on July 6th, 2007 at 10:12 pm Said:

    I’m guessing from the American Idol dress that sleeveless isn’t an issue…I like this one:

    http://www.zaftique.com/?page=shop/browse&relkeyword=010132

    or

    http://www.zaftique.com/?page=shop/browse&relkeyword=010242

    Happy shopping!!
29. whyme63, on July 7th, 2007 at 11:58 am Said:

    http://www.avenue.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay

    I love both the black and the Salmon/coral color, it’s dressy, elegant, unfussy, and flattering. And inexpensive. That may not be a biggie for you, but speaking as someone who got married in a $75 wedding gown from the Montgomery Ward catalog, it is something I always consider.
30. whyme63, on July 7th, 2007 at 11:59 am Said:

    Gah! my link didn’t work. But it’s the Brigiette Ruched Dress at Avenue.
31. wedding portrait painting, on July 8th, 2007 at 9:53 pm Said:

    Hi there! I suggest you google plus size wedding dress. From there you’ll see lots of multi-purpose wedding dresses for your size from Plus Size Bridal. If you want cool and elegant wedding dresses, you might as well visit Sydney’s closet. Now, if you’re someone who is signature or brand conscious, check out House of Brides.

    No, I don’t work for these sites. I just think they’re of great help for you because you have the same problem as my aunt before. And she found one beautiful dress from one of these sites.
32. Jenson, on July 9th, 2007 at 8:05 am Said:

    As a plus size bride to be– I love this post and got some fabulous links. Thanks so much!!!

    Newer reader to the site but I enjoy it and relate to a lot of what you post :)
33. mo pie, on July 9th, 2007 at 8:01 pm Said:

    You guys are really good! I am overwhelmed with these links. I love that several of you found a pink-and-brown dress, and it’s really pretty. (Actually both the Maggy London and the JS Boutique ones are pretty.) I also am drooling over the Watters & Watters site, and I found a couple I really love from there. I will post more when my head stops spinning.
34. KP, on July 10th, 2007 at 4:21 pm Said:

    I just sent you an e-mail, but I will repost here in the comments section, per your request. (Sorry. Duh.)

    http://www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Dresses/15060805

    I really like the pewter color. And, hey, it’s on sale!
35. Emily, on July 11th, 2007 at 7:31 pm Said:

    It’s worth noting that Igigi sells several dresses that would work for a wedding and not break the bank… although if you’re going somewhat casual (or at least, not long and white) I’d look under the “wedding party” and “guests” tabs more than the actual “bride” one…

    I especially like the Maya dress in its various colors:
    http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&currentpage=2&Product_ID=508&fromcat=52&disptype=3

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