Personal Shopper: A maid of honor dress for Karla's sister

Karla D. wrote: "After reading Janetor's bio, I'm positive she can help me with my query! I'm looking for a matron-of-honor dress for my sister for my wedding this November. She's about a size 12. We are running into a problem because she is a 34DDD! I know she wants something that won't give her killer cleavage or cut her boobs in half. The color is some shade of red/cranberry. I'd like a long dress, preferably chiffon. Ideally, under $200. I'm open to any neckline. Please help! I want her to feel beautiful too."

Janetor here, Karla, thanks for the request! *grin* As a fellow member of the busty crowd, I know how hard it can be to not, erm, overflow out of most evening gowns. Those suckers are designed for A and B cups, not us D+ gals! Not all of the 7 dresses below are shown in red/cranberry, but they are all available in your colors. I would also advise ordering a size or two up to accommodate her bustline, and then having a tailor take the rest of the dress in. Congrats on your wedding, and thank you for wanting your sister to look beautiful!

1. Long Flutter Bridesmaid Dresses by Liz Fields ($178 on sale, in 15+ colors & even more belt trim options)
2. Alex Evenings One Shoulder Gown ($128)
3. JS Boutique Cutaway Shoulder Beaded Waist Gown ($158)
4. One Shoulder Bridesmaid Gowns with Braids by Liz Fields ($196, in 15+ colors)
5. One Shoulder Shirred Bridesmaid Gowns by Liz Fields ($218, in 15+ colors)
6. JS Boutique Cutaway Shoulder Beaded Chiffon Gown ($178)
7. Embellished V Evening Gowns By Alyce Designs ($218)

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Karla

Posted on 08.03.11 at 9:02 PM

Wow, you nailed it! They're all gorgeous dresses, but I especially love #3. It's EXACTLY what I've been looking for--and I never would have thought to find it at Nordstrom. I'm passing this along to my sister right now! THANKS!