Ladies ... I need your help ... VOTE!

[heyitsmejudy]

I'm getting one of these for a formal night ... the color will be horizon because I love these shoes I had dyed for a wedding in the horizon color:

 

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Dyeable-T-Strap-High-Heel-Sandal-with-Jewel-Detail-MEGDYEABLE_Accessories-Shoes-Dyeable-Shoes

 

So which dress:

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Slim-Charmeuse-Gown-with-Ruched-Waist-F14227?&orderId=7012394&orderItemId=22565377

 

or

 

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Jersey-A-line-with-Ruched-Charmeuse-Bust-F13291?&orderId=7012394&orderItemId=22565344

 

Thanks for helping me shop! Happy sailing!

[Jane2357]

Just MHO - both are pretty but if it were me - I'd pick the 2nd dress. The one with the ruched bodice. The material on the 1st dress is very shiny and I find that it is not as flattering in photos. :o

[luvscruising2007]

Yes, I agree. I think I would opt for the second dress also. The fabric seems more flowy. Either is very pretty.

[foxesden1]

Number 1

[heyitsmejudy]

I wish I knew how true to size these are ... I have a DB bridesmaid dress, although it's a short style, in 12 that fits fine. It's basically dress #1, only short.

My wedding dress, also from DB, though, is a 14.

 

The "final sale" part scares me a bit. I know the 14 will fit, but I worry about it being wrinkled beyond all belief. The 12 should be flowy enough that it would be OK I THINK ... I'd hate to spend that much and it not work though. Naturally, the sizes left are 12 and then an 18. Which I'd be swimming in.:eek:

[Ehpride]

I like number two personally.

[LynMcGad]

My vote would be the second dress because of the fabric. It is elegant.

[msdebbe]

IMHO, I like number 2 but I think the color on number 1 is more classic and elegant.

[Suitcasefull]

My vote is for the 2nd. Just think it's classy-looking and should travel okay. Both are lovely.

[jkudzu]

My vote is for #1. The color and fabric look more rich than #2. JMHO

[bottomfeeder]

They are both lovely but I think #2 would travel better so I'd vote for that one. It looks like it would be pretty forgiving but I can understand being worried about the final sale thing...

[sail7seas]

Another vote for #2.

 

[Scrapnana]

I like them both but the fact that #2 is not returnable would scare me away. My daughter's wedding dress came from David's. They measured her and said she should have a size 14, she normally wore an 8 and would not get the 14. The 8 she ordered was perfect. Their sizes are all over the place. I can't believe mail order companies that will not accept returns.:eek:

Edited May 13, 2013 by Scrapnana

[MackC]

Number 2

[BratDet]

the first will HAVE to be pressed on the ship....

 

and will show every wrinkle..

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the second will be more comfy....and still beuatiful....

 

Bernadette

[Daisyloo]

The second one

[Beyondthe7Seas]

#2!

[islandhoppingfool]

I think it depends on the ship. What ship are you sailing?

I love #1, but I think it is "too" dressy for certain ships (Carnival, NCL, RCCL)...

 

#2 looks more comfortable and adapts to most ships and as most people have already stated, it looks like it will travel much better than #1. (no ironing)

 

Both are gorgeous....:o

[pwilliams1952]

I vote for #2 because of the fabric and style. It will travel much better than #1.

[Darcy15]

Dress 2 :)

[heyitsmejudy]

We are on Carnival. I've been on several cruise lines and know the formal night, regardless the line, is interpreted differently. I usually just do a cocktail length dress and my dude does a tie and slacks ... I think he wore a jacket once and was in the minority - that was a RC cruise, if memory serves.

However, our wedding is a week prior to this cruise so we (um, I, who am I fooling) was going to kick it up a notch. And the price of either one of these dresses is actually less than I've paid for most of my cocktail dresses.

I tried on my mom's matron of honor DB dress ... it is a 14 and it is loose around the hips and boobages :eek: while the 12 I wore as bridesmaid in a wedding last summer fits perfectly.

Considering the materials, and my hatred of ironing, I decided to chance it and ordered the jersey one (#2.) I hope it works out in my favor!

Thanks all for the comments and input. I'll let you know how it goes ... the dress is due to be delivered toward the end of the week.

[Jan_In_Maine]

They are both beautiful dresses ... Jan

[jnc411]

Vote for number two, lovely.

Cori

[Calkacky]

Both are pretty, but I too prefer the 2nd one.

[blonde1981]

#2 has my vote. Lovely color