Bridal WOW moment.

Nah, I'm not getting married...my friend is and I'm her bridesmaid.

I went to David's Bridal to pick out my dress last night. The bride gave us the color and we could pick our own style.  I've been in a few weddings and I always hated getting fitted for a dress because I didn't want to get measured and no matter how hard the bride tried to be flexible....the dress I wore always looked horrible on me.

I've always been the 'big bridesmaid' in a dress that was cut for a small girl.

I was so happy just to have dresses to choose from that were in my size! From a size 26 last year to a 16 now, that was a WOW moment right there.  I choose a knee-length STRAPLESS dress, and I was actually happy with how I looked and I fit in it!  In fact, she didn't have a size 16 for me to try on and I had to wear a bigger dress that was clipped together down the back.

I had a waist line, I had curves, I was so happy.  I'll be a happy bridesmaid next month.

 

By the way, can anyone recommend where I can get a good strapless bra?

That rocks! I have a girlfriend getting married next year and it's going to be quite an experience..all her attendants WERE bigger girls...now I'm gonna be the odd one out (as usual) but for a good reason! LOL

Congrats on your WOW! I think were gonna need pics of you in that dress!

About the bra, if you don't find a good place closer to you, come on up here and I will take you to see the wizard (Wizard of Bras) in Monrovia...or Duarte...I can never remember which....good place for "wierd" bras.


Shells

I love, love, LOVE the Wizard of Bras! I got my halloween costume there last year!

Go to Victoria Secrets and get measured to see what they have.  I have one that gives me great tatas.  And beleive you me they are not great!
Liz

what a great feeling monica! can't wait to see the pictures.

I've never had any good luck with a strapless bra - good luck! LOL

sue

Wow Monica i just seen you hit 100lbs loss you go girl!

Congrats Monica!    I just bought a "strapless" bra from Torrid today.  It actually has those transparent straps, but with the dress I bought it looks great.

Hi Monica!

Ohh how I would love one of those moments! that is just awesome!!

CONGRATS!
You can get a bra at Fredricks too. They have good ones also.

What a difference a year makes!!!  Congrats on your "transformation".  You have done such an awesome job.....

 I went to a wedding last year where the bridesmaids weren't all in the exact same dress....they did what you're doing...all the same color, but a dress to suit each individual body style.  I thought it was VERY attractive.