Lovely Pleated Dresses

If I only had our wedding day to do over again. I found two lovely dresses today that just might have been the ones had I discovered them a year ago. The first, the Cachet Twist Front Chiffon Gown with Beaded Cap Sleeves is from Nordstrom and an absolute bargain in champagne for only $198.

This pale gown might not be the ideal color for all, but I personally love the unexpected hue. The dress is an obvious take on the Reem Acra worn by Olivia Wilde at the Emmys I posted about in 2008 here. Had I seen this while I was still planning, I might have jumped on it as a reception dress. How perfect would it be for dancing the night away? I wish I had an appropriate event in the near future, I would scoop it right up.

The second dress is an never worn, sample gown being sold by a Weddingbee reader {on the left below} via the classifieds. The Enzoani Cayla is absolutely beautiful! I know I've seen the photographs of the real bride featured wearing this somewhere, but it really caught my eye without the straps. This gown is gorgeous, almost a dressier version of the $198 version at Nordstrom.

Both of these gowns are gorgeous, and very much on trend. I love the pleated bodices and beading detail. What style of gown are you interested in? What trends are your favorite?

Top photos © Nordstrom via Olivet, bottom photos © respective photographers via Weddingbee.

Comments

[Anne @ Pink Galoshes]

Oh, those pleats are divine! So pretty!

[bluewonder]

Thank you for the publicity. My 'Cayla' dress (above) is still for sale. Please contact me. :)

[Mary S. from Olivet]

Oooo I love that bottom gown... I think my dress deliema is that I find so many dresses
that I love online, but I am relecutant to purchase one because I can't try it on...
I guess I want the "try on" experience with the online selection... Any suggestions??

[Krista]

Oh, they are lovely dresses. I definitely understand dress regret when I see those!

[Allison Hasel]

I totally understand that. I was reluctant to order online for that same reason. I figured if I fell in love with a really expensive gown, I might go the gently worn route on sites like www.oncewed.com. However, I ended up falling in love with a more affordable gown in a Mississippi bridal salon.

For the Nordstrom gown, you could order a few sizes and then if you aren't in love with it return them all or if you do love it, return the ones that don't work. My mother-in-law searched for gowns this way for our wedding and her step-daughter's wedding.

As far as the dress being sold on Weddingbee, if you are really interested in seeing it maybe you could work out something with the seller? Send a check and she could hold it until you see if you like the dress? Or perhaps you live within driving distance and she'd meet up for you to try it on?

Good luck with your search! Both of these gowns are just gorgeous. I hope you'll keep us updated!

[Chatterberries]

Thanks for sharing this great wedding dresses! They looks so stylish.

[brittni]

Oh goodness. I have already ordered my dress and now I see this! I absolutely LOVE the first dress and so affordable too. Now, I am actually contemplating selling my dress and getting that one. Eek!

[Sara Gray]

Wow, I love your blog and your plans look sublime. I'm sure it'll be wonderful! Good luck to you!

[The Lil Bee]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! That made my day, and I'm so happy you stopped by because I've now followed you back over here;) I often think about how many different types of weddings I'd have if I were able to do it all over again. To me, Claire Pettibone had some of the prettiest gowns I'd ever seen--perfect for a beach wedding, but not quite right for my winter wedding. These three are SO so pretty!

[Miss Purple Rose]

I have looked at both those dresses! they are both very beautiful and have great design. I was concerned that for $198 the Nordstrom dress looks wonderful online, but would it look that good in person? I wonder if the fabric would look cheap.....

[My Little Happy Place]

Hi Allison!

Thank you so much for hoppin' on over to MLHP, and leaving such a sweet comment! It's funny timing, as I was just thinking about posting about our wedding, and how so many beautiful wedding blogs (including yours!) give me a chance to think about what I'd do differently, as well as keep the same!
It's also keen timing for me to "meet" you, as I'm looking for a graphic designer to re-design my blog {wink, wink!} Your blog is so lovely, I DO believe I'll be emailing you!

Take Care,
Alison
My Little Happy Place

[Kelley @ My Island Wedding]

I am so in love with that first dress! What a great color!

[BEL]

i totally agree - the pleated bodice is my favorite trend. so flattering, girly and modern

[bridal]

Those are gorgeous dresses,but I am more interested in the first dress...I really like the designs,very simple but elegant..
Anyway,thanks for posting!

[th]

Is your dress still for sale by any chance?

[kelly]

I'm so sorry, no, but do a Google search for Jenny Packham 'Edie'. I have that one for sale. :)

[kelly]

No, I ended up wearing Jenny Packham 'Edie' for my wedding and I still have IT for sale...if interested.

[Wedding Photography Melbourne]

These dresses are lovely!

[sam]

Hi! Where can I get the first dress (in any color)? I've been searching for something like that for my formal for a few months now.