{Can’t Afford It/Get Over It} Off-Le-Shoulder Gowns
This week I am hoping to make – not one, not two – but three bride’s discount dress dreams come true. My 3 engaged beauties this week all have one gownlust in common: the off-le-shoulder, cap-sleeved look. By grouping these requests together, each bride can benefit from seeing options from eachother’s Get Over It looks. More option, the better I say!
First up: Bride Catie’s Get Over It gown picks. The Lindsey gown by Vineyard. Retails for over $3000.
Can’t Afford It
1. Sincerity Bridal. Retails for about $1000.
2. Bridal Bliss Designs. Retails for $698. (Actual Reproduction of the Lindsey gown!)
3. Love June. Retails for $445.
4. Alfred Angelo. Retails for under $999.
5. Alfred Angelo. Retails for under $599.
6. Light in the Box. Retails for $169.19.
7. White by Vera Wang. Retails for $700.
8. Aria Dress. Retails for $595.
Next up: Bride Stephanie’s dream gown. Gown by Stephen Yearick. Retails for about $4000.
Can’t Afford It:
Get Over It:
1. Jacqueline Exclusive. Retails for about $1000.
2. Demetrios. Retails for about $1000.
3. Marlow by Sophia Tolli. Retails for about $1000.
4. Maggie’s Bridal Shop. Retails for $299.
5. Light in the Box. Retails for $349.99.
6. Terani. Retails for $950.
Next up: Bride Heather’s dream gown. She requested that I keep her picks under $500. Gown by Pronovias.
Can’t Afford it:
1. Light in the Box. Retails for $199.
2. Light in the Box. Retails for $249.99.
3. Light in the Box. Retails for $199.99.
4. Light in the Box. Retails for $239.99.
5. Destinations by Mon Cheri. Retails for under $500.
Miss any “Can’t Afford it/Get Over it” Magic? Catch up here:
- What if I can’t afford a budget bridal gown?
- Can’t Afford it? Get Over it, Pt 1
- Short/Tea Length Gowns
- Break up with Oscar, Fall in Love with David
- Now Taking Requests
- Amsale Edition
- Lhuillier Lace Fiesta
- Your Requests Answered
- Pnina, Claire, Melissa, & Amsale
- Can’t Afford the “Carrie”? Get Over It with these Gowns
- Jovani “Get Over it” Wedding Gown Gallery
- A Groom’s Request for his Bride
- Alterations Included
- Under $200
- Grace Kelly Inspired Gowns with Sleeves
- The Sash Bride
love that simple aria dress for $595. it's very chic!
Has anyone bought a gown from Light in the Box?
I love all of them!
What's your feeling on ordering from Light in the Box? My understanding is that they are a rip-off company that manufactures the designs they've stolen in China. For example, I've seen #6 on a movie star on the red carpet somewhere, and Nordstrom sold its own version of that dress for a time (http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cachet-twist-front-chiffon-gown-with-beaded-cap-sleeves-petite/3016427). Is it really a legitimate company?
Ah yes, it was Olivia Wilde wearing a Reem Acra dress: http://msinginaction.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/…
Dana, I love this series! All of the dresses are beautiful! Thank you for doing your part in helping out brides!
loooovely!! speaking of wedding gowns, have you covered ways/websites to sell used ones for decent value? just an idea =)
why, your propositions are much more lovely than original dresses in my opinion. Love your alternatives – thanks for writing this article and sharing it with us.
Oh my god my gown is the demetrios gown!! so glad i stumbled across this website! i gotta say the pic of the model in the demetrios gown doesnt even do it justice its liek a piece of art in person, and in my humble opinion this gown was made to be in ivory just lovely im so excited to wear it on October 8th!!!!!
p.s. maybe i got ripped off but i paid just over $1800 for this gown (i wish it was close to 1000!!!)
i looooooooove the . Maggie’s Bridal Shop. Retails for $299. but i cant find it on the website. do u have a better link plz?
thank you so much for answering my request!
Just so you know, the dress from Maggie's Dress Shop is no longer available!
I love you for the Lindsey dress. Ugh… It’s so perfect and now they are going out of business and my heart is breaking because I just cannot be shopping for my dress right now. It gives me hope that there is another beautiful dress out there in the cards for me.
The Yearick gown is gorgeous and great substitutes.