Anonymous
Post 08/30/2025 07:30     Subject: Re:Wedding gown ideas
Anonymous wrote:Dillard’s has some lovely gowns that are well within your budget.

https://www.dillards.com/p/mac-duggal-embellished-floral-mesh-boat-neck-short-sleeve-blouson-gown/519783815

https://www.dillards.com/p/mac-duggal-v-neck-illusion-long-sleeves-embroidered-mesh-trumpet-gown/520232799

https://www.dillards.com/p/r--m-richards-godet-skirt-v-neck-short-sleeve-sequin-power-mesh-dress/520020774

https://www.dillards.com/p/mac-duggal-illusion-crew-neck-long-sleeve-gown/515362804

If you want something a little different, you could go silver or gold. For example:
https://www.dillards.com/p/terani-couture-beaded-chiffon-round-neck-cap-sleeves-lace-bodice-a-line-gown/519280345#&gid=1&pid=1




Op is 53 and toned. Not 80. These dresses are all terrible.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2025 07:29     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
Anonymous wrote:Could try lulus too, eg

https://www.lulus.com/products/deedra-white-sequin-beaded-backless-maxi-dress/2600231.html

https://www.lulus.com/products/forever-beloved-white-lace-cap-sleeve-mermaid-maxi-dress/2069516.html

https://www.lulus.com/products/everlasting-passion-white-sequin-beaded-backless-maxi-dress/2276496.html

https://www.lulus.com/products/romance-dreamer-white-lace-off-the-shoulder-maxi-dress/980302.html




Is lulus somewhere people actually shop, or is it just a pr person who recommends it over and over on this site? I never see it recommended anywhere else on the internet. It seems like teenage fast fashion to me.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2025 07:27     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have tried many brands, but I think AZAZIE is the best.

https://www.azazie.com/all/atelier-guest-of-wedding-dresses


I would not recommend Azazie. They are cheap fast fashion dresses and do not photograph well. I had to be a bridesmaid and wear these.


I think the two azazie recs were just a PR person and you can ignore them.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2025 20:47     Subject: Re:Wedding gown ideas
Anonymous wrote:I'm 58 and getting married for the second time. I actually bought the second dress listed by PP from Lulu's (Forever Beloved) and it's great for my needs. The quality was good and it's a flattering cut. We are having our ceremony at a church and then a small afternoon reception at a waterfront restaurant.

So many of the dresses that are trendy are way too revealing for my taste and current body. I was thrilled to find this at such a good price.


That is a really pretty dress. I've never understood why some women think you have to spend thousands to buy a beautiful wedding dress (that you're going to wear once).
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2025 12:03     Subject: Re:Wedding gown ideas
I'm 58 and getting married for the second time. I actually bought the second dress listed by PP from Lulu's (Forever Beloved) and it's great for my needs. The quality was good and it's a flattering cut. We are having our ceremony at a church and then a small afternoon reception at a waterfront restaurant.

So many of the dresses that are trendy are way too revealing for my taste and current body. I was thrilled to find this at such a good price.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2025 13:13     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
Anthropologie has tons of sale wedding dresses.

Anonymous
Post 08/27/2025 05:39     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
Anonymous wrote:I have tried many brands, but I think AZAZIE is the best.

https://www.azazie.com/all/atelier-guest-of-wedding-dresses


I would not recommend Azazie. They are cheap fast fashion dresses and do not photograph well. I had to be a bridesmaid and wear these.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2025 04:31     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
I have tried many brands, but I think AZAZIE is the best.

https://www.azazie.com/all/atelier-guest-of-wedding-dresses
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2025 04:20     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
I bought a wedding dress from AZAIE last year, and it is good.

https://www.azazie.com/all/bridesmaid-dresses
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2025 23:15     Subject: Re:Wedding gown ideas
I would look at stillwhite - it’s a site for buying used dresses and the deals are amazing.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2025 22:11     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
JJ's House has some lovely bridal gowns and very reasonable prices. You can customize color, sleeves, neckline, etc.

https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-v-neck-sweep-train-tulle-lace-wedding-dress-with-sequins-002254053-g254053?pos=nav-bride-wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses
https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-v-neck-chapel-train-chiffon-lace-wedding-dress-002421328-g421328?pos=nav-bride
https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-v-neck-floor-length-lace-chiffon-wedding-dress-with-sequins-ruffle-002273927-g273927?pos=nav-bride
https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-scoop-sweep-train-tulle-lace-wedding-dress-002234910-g234910?pos=nav-bride
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2025 12:35     Subject: Re:Wedding gown ideas
I got my dream wedding dress from Poshmark for $400. I would find some brands you like and then look. The discounts are amazing.

Anonymous
Post 08/26/2025 10:05     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
I just went to a wedding like this - summertime so it was a light dress with narrow straps and an overlay of floral lacey tulle - very beautiful and low key and gorgeous and appropriate. Her young adult daughters also looked beautiful - so fun.

I was not a super young bride and i had a dress made and the seamstress made a matching tie for my groom - so fun!

Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2025 08:09     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
I just helped a friend find a dress and she got this one:

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/soutache-lace-cap-sleeve-trumpet-gown/8388208?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FDresses%2FFormal&fashioncolor=White&color=903

If you go to formal dresses at Nordstrom and filter by color- they have some great options. If you go to the store- they can order some for you and try on there. They were really helpful at Tysons.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2025 07:53     Subject: Wedding gown ideas
I had a Thursday afternoon courthouse wedding, so I didn’t want anything “bridal”. I found a fantastic ivory cashmere sweater dress on eBay for about $100. I wear that dress all the time. Definitely look for second-hand, and find a fantastic alterations place.

Best wishes OP!