Dress shopping...

On the weekend I went to my friends house in Melbourne. She has just moved and I love that I can visit her now with all the great shopping! So to get me in the swing of things I made an appointment at a place called Fairytales Boutique. This store is located in Moonee Ponds and has plus size gowns, great for any brides looking to try on dresses in real sizes.

I had tried a few dresses on about 12 months ago, maybe even longer then that. I went with the same two friends that I tried dresses on with last time. They loved the dress I tried on and thought it was perfect. It was a discontinued gown and they only had one left and it was in my size. It was a nice dress but back then I wasn't ready to commit to something. I had all these plans to lose weight and really no dress I have fallen head over heels in love with. They are all nice dresses but nothing takes my breath away - but I think thats just how I am.

This is the dress they loved me in...

I really loved the fact the dress has sleeves on it. I have large breast and need to wear a bra with what ever I pick. I can't wear a strapless gown. It crosses over and has a pattern around the waist then falls in an A-line with soft fabric and a small train.

And this is the dress I dried on last week...

The dress I tried on this week was again an A-line gown but this one was strapless with a sweetheart neckline. You can add the sleeves on so thats what I would do, a little cap sleeve in the same fabric. I liked the way the fabric folded and how it moved when I walked. I also had a play with some ribbon and embellishment belts. They added that touch of detail I like and making it one of a kind. The dress is very simplistic and I am after a timeless look. It also had lace-up back to help pull everything in giving me a waist!

I wasn't ready to commit to a dress as yet but will be picking my dress early 2013. Wedding dresses take a long time to order in as they are made to order, so really I need it sorted 9 months out. I'm hoping by early next year I will have lost a bit more weight and then something like a lace up back gives me the freedom to go down a few sizes.



Anyone after plus size gowns or average sizes give these guys a call -

FAIRYTALES BOUTIQUE - MOONEE PONDS

343 - 345 Ascot Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds 3039

Phone: (03) 9326 0055