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    • CatherineR
      CommentAuthorCatherineR
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    I'd really appreciate some help on how to wear my dress!

    Either with a lace overlay OR as a normal bolero.... Pros are that you see the ruching on the dress if it's just the sleeves but my boobs may fall out but I also love the other way but I love the lace overlay although I'm not sure if I like the neckline so high (although that can be altered).

    Which one would you opt for because I really can't decide between the two!! Thanks :) x

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    • Mrs M Wade
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    They both look lovely. It's a hard decision but I'd probably go with just sleeves x

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    • clair
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    Firstly you look beautiful :). I think I perfur it with out the lace over lay, it may be because the neck line is really high (I don't like really high neck lines but that's personal prefrance). But if you perfur the lace over lay many you can get it altered so it's not so high? Xx

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    • Glitterfairy
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    I like the first picture, it looks lovely

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    • Whovianbride
      CommentAuthorWhovianbride
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    I like both

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    • KirstyR386
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    I like it without the lace overlay as I agree its a bit high. If you've not had alterations yet and were still worried about your boobs being on display, could you use some of the lace over lay to do a small strip across the V so it makes you feel a bit more secure and then the lace still matches your dress. You look really lovely! X
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    • MrsC2bee
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    Both look lovely, go with whichever you feel more comfortable with x
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    • RebeccaH689
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    You look awesome! First option's my favourite though.
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    • KatieH
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    I like it with the lace over. You look lovely x

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    • InDreamland
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    Forum Poll

    Lace overlay or bolero style

    Which do you prefer? The lace overlay style or bolero style?

    Poll Results

    Total Votes:
    32
    bolero (picture 1)
    75% 
    lace overlay (picture 2)
    25% 


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    • InDreamland
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    I like both but the bolero style has the edge. You can always get it slightly altered to contain your b00b5 or wear a different bra?

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    • EmmaH444
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    Bolero gets my vote.

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    • ElizabethF49
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    I like both of them but if i had to choose id go with the bolero style i feel the overlay takes away rather than adds to the dress. You look stunning xx

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    • Emmilou82
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    I have voted without the lace overlay... I think the neckline looks nice without and you look great without it.

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    • Glitterfairy
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    I've voted now

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    • CatherineR
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    Awesome, thanks ladies.. Still seems that it's a even spread as to which way! Problem I have with the bolero style is obviously that my boobs are more on display and I also feel that the dress isn't quite finished. With the overlay, I could get the triangle bit cut out and have a slight triangle to have a little coverage. I'm worried about ruining the lace and/or the dress and not liking it though :( x

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    • clairenina
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    You look gorgeous. I also had the v neck as I'm quite booby haha, they are great for highlighting your assets without you spilling out haha. I love the bolero on the left xx
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    • MrsC2bee
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    I ink the overlay takes it away from your boobs a little and makes it more about your dress and u won't need to worry they will fall out lol x
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    • T-Nicole
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    I think the first picture is just lovely, flaunt what you got! I'd go without the overlay

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    • InDreamland
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    I think the bolero style seems to have the edge now x

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    • VictoriaL46
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    I prefer just the sleeves. I think the overlay makes you appear a bit swamped in lace and the dress is wearing you not the other way around.

    If you're worried about escapage have you spoken to your seamstress about body tape?

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    • InDreamland
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    • thefuture:Mrs_Hurren
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    It really is a hard decision even we seem pretty split ive spent ages looking at both pics they arent very big on my screen and I finally voted pic 2, my reasons I chose 2 is only because I think it looks nice having lace on your arms and chest it looks nice both ways but I think in pic 2 it looks like the dress should be warn that way like a complete item and in pic 1 it looks more like an add on if that makes sense.
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    • AprilS61
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    I voted first picture. I think the neckline on the second is a bit restricting, and I'd be anxious about changing it incase I didn't like it and then couldn't use it for either. What does the back look like with it on the second picture? X

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    • CatherineR
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    It really is quite an even split.. I would say I'm more veering towards the overlay but not by much. I think I've decided but then I look at the other picture and think oooooo, that's nice too! With the overlay, I would have the high neckline/triangle of lace removed so it takes on the shape of the dress anyway if that makes sense? X

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    • AprilS61
      CommentAuthorAprilS61
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    What does Debbie think, or has she not been very helpful lol? Ultimately it's how you'll feel most comfortable on the day of course :)

    By even split do you mean the poll? On my screen it's 75/25% for bolero?

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    • CatherineR
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    Ah ok, sorry.. I was going on comments as I can't see the poll lol.

    Debbie likes both but veers more towards the bolero style. She's reasonably unhelpful though she says that but then there's a but and says it's my decision and do what I want/prefer which isn't overly useful ;) x

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    • thefuture:Mrs_Hurren
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    I think either way you will look beautiful. Go with what you feel most comfy and happy with x
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    • InDreamland
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    The poll is now 77% in favour of the bolero x

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    • Louiseyweesey
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    You look gorgeous in both :-) I've said picture 1 though. I think it has that extra stunning factor about it :-) xxxx
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    • Sarah D
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    Ive said pic 1 they both look nice but I prefer the first xx

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    • Glitterfairy
      CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
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    I keep looking and still think that first picture is so flattering to you.

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    • Flossie
      CommentAuthorFlossie
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    I voted the second picture, but the more I look at them the more I'm preferring the first. I think it's more flattering being able to see your neck line - you look gorgeous xx

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    • MrsEmmaP
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    I've voted the first, you look gorgeous :) x

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    • HollyW796
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    I would go for the first way as a bolero, I think it is more flattering. You look lovely!




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    • CatherineR
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    Oh it's just impossible. I think I've gone with one but then look at the other picture and think oh but that's nice too!! What about having pic no. 2 but not having the lace up to my neck, just cut out so it's got the triangle neckline as it were? x

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    • Teresa
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    i voted the bolero they do both look gorgeous but the dress is so beautiful its nice to see it properly, the lace on your arms just adds to the stunningness of your dress ;)
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    • Mrs T Hurley!
      CommentAuthorMrs T Hurley!
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    It won't let me vote for spme reason, but I would vote for the bolero x

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    • InDreamland
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    Now at 77% for the bolero 23% for overlay with 31 votes in total x

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    • CatherineR
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    Thanks ladies, looks like the bolero wins! :) x

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