What is your take on 'modest' wedding gowns?

Question

Gowns like these: http://www.totallymodest.com/gp3.html

Do you think they are more for older people? Do you think they are attractive at the slightest? LoL

Answer 1

It wouldn't look odd, but be sure to try all of them on (strapless, halter, short sleeve, etc).  If you don't like the strapless look (I didn't), try one on with a jacket.  I actually purchased my jacket from eBay if you can believe it.  They had short sleeve, but I got 3/4 sleeve.  It looked SO great with the strapless gown I got, people thought it came with it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-3-4-sleeve-bri...

Answer 2

No I know lots 0f religious girls that have worn gowns like these... they all looked beautiful, like a perfect blushing bride!

Answer 3

Most of them are ugly. They look like forms with ruffles on the bottom. The only one that even looks moderately stylish on the page you linked to is TM5310.  You can certainly have a lovely wedding gown that is modest without having to eliminate style in the bodice.

Answer 4

I do think they're attractive for certain women/figures and just right for women who are not comfortable in showing all their assets during a religious ceremony. They're also useful for women who might have tattoos they want covered up, or for women who have some physical deformity that they'd like to de-emphasize.

Different tastes, different reasons... nothing wrong with that at all. :-)

Answer 5

I don't think they are for older people, but for a very modest girl. I don't care for the short sleeves, but a capped sleeve makes the dresses look a bit more updated. Most of these gowns would be appropriate for young lady who is not at her ideal body weight (overweight), as they would be the most flattering.

Answer 6

I love them. I think more people should wear them. So many girls wear the same boring strapless dress and none of them look original or are memorable. I wish I had known about that site or about modest dresses when I got married. I would have wanted one. Isn't it sad that a gown with short sleeves on it is considered "modest" these days.

Answer 7

This website has some very beautiful modest gowns. I don't think they are for older people. It all depends on what you are comfortable wearing. Every person has different tastes and different styles.

Answer 8

This is a matter of personal taste. However, bridal gowns showing way too much skin could be frowned upon if you're having a religious ceremony.

Answer 9

Yes I think they can look nice. If you get the right style you won't look like you're dressing too "old". A lot of this are very elegant and timeless.

Answer 10

You might want to go with something a bit more modern.  Maybe something along these lines?.

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/...

http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?...

http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?...

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/...

Answer 11

I think they look really nice.  If you prefer their look to the strapless styles, then I would say to go for it.  Strapless dresses are the ones that happen to currently be in style, but that doesn't mean anybody has to wear them.

Answer 12

Not everyone can wear strapless with panache.  In fact I've seen several brides that would have looked much better not wearing strapless but did anyway because this is the style that's "in" right now.  People look at the dresses of the '80's and poke fun at the poofy sleeves and all of the beading and stuff but that's what was in style and mostly what you were able to find.  In 20 or 30 years will people be looking back at the strapless gowns and saying "What were those women thinking?"  Maybe but when it comes down to it who cares what others think now or will think in the future?  If you're happy with your choice that should be all that matters.  Some women are more comfortable with their shoulders and cleavage covered so if that's what you want then that's what you should have.  Many of the dresses at that site were quite lovely by the way.

Answer 13

I have seen lots of brides who really shouldn't of wore a strapless gown. That look just isn't for everyone, I don't care if it is "in" right now.

No I don't think they look like dresses for more mature brides at all.

I really like the first one.Love the embroidery on it.

Answer 14

I prefer sleeves to begin with, not because they are conservative, I just think they have this classic beautiful look.  My wedding dress has sleeves, longer than these, and it's really beautiful.  But it depends.  I really don't like how the sleeveless styles look, plus it's more comfortable in my opinion

Answer 15

I think that if you got it, flaunt it.  And, if you don't got it, then you wear modest.

Answer 16

These gowns are definitely not only for older people.  I am from Utah and these are the wedding gowns I see the most here.  Many brides here are in their early twenties and they look fantastic.  There is no reason why they shouldn't look good on you.

In fact, this style is so popular here that even stores like David's Bridal carry these dresses--you can't even find photos of the dresses they carry on their website, but they are in the store.

For the record, I do like the variety these gowns have.  I get tired of the strapless look--I wouldn't look good in something strapless (my bust is too small) and I would feel sort of naked in it too.

Look at the models who are wearing them--most of them are pretty young.

Answer 17

Many of these dresses are very lovely.  They are a little less trendy than the usual wedding gown fashion churn so aren't subject to the whims of whatever is 'in' at the moment.

Don't be put off by the 'modest' label.  They aren't just for older brides or religious brides.  If you like any, try them on.

Answer 18

Honestly it all depends on the person who is wearing it. I think that certain people look better in dresses like these rather than something strapless. Some of them are very pretty gowns - others look a little old fashion. But everyone has different tastes....

Answer 19

Some of those were very pretty.  I would try some on and see what they looked like on my body.

Answer 20

They are not strictly for older people. Being religious is moot. But many religions frown upon anything that shows excess skin (strapless, backless, etc) out of modesty. Modesty is not limited to a certain age group. There are alot of modest gowns that are not flattering on anyone and other styles that are. But as with a strapless dress, you have to try on various styles to see what looks best on you.

For example, http://www.stephaniejamescouture.com has many retro-inspired gowns that are modest compared to most that you find nowadays and they aren't frumpy in the least. But that style also is not necessarily suited for everyone.

Answer 21

i think there are some 'modest styles' that are very beautiful. and its mostly the ones that aren't labeled 'modest'.

but pretty much anything is better than strapless gowns- its sooo played out! generations from now looking at those in pictures is going to be like the dresses in 'the wedding singer'. such a trend.

Answer 22

Very old fashioned.  Very sixties.

Answer 23

They are all very pretty, and very suitable for church.No they are not for older people, they are for people who believe that their Lord is in the church with them, and he deserves  respect, that a bride should be modest.  There  are  churches that have rules about not having b*****s lap over bodices, or wearing underwear on the outside.

Not everyone likes the strapless look, and not everyone wants to wear one, and look like every other cow in the herd, just because it is stylish, LOL. Are YOU  a bride? Will YOU choose strapless, then, LOL,...

I saw a show on tv about that fancy bride gown sales place, there was a whole series, and on it was a Orthodox Jewish woman, who had to be covered. Long sleeves, jewel neckline. she chose a white gown, and the material was beautiful. She looked beautiful.

A lot of Christian churches have similar rules, that the dress can't be too revealing. And I have seen comments here, like" I hope you are not wearing that dress to church." And I have seen shows on tv that the bride had a dress cut most of the way to her navel and the wedding was in church.

Most people believe that the cut down to there dresses are not appropriate for a ceremony that mentions God, and especialy not for church.

Did you see the America's funniest videos tape where the bride and groom stood at the alter, her in a revealling dress, and the groom was audible over the pa sytsem making lacivious remarks about her? Ewwwwww. If I had been the clergyman, I would have turned off the pa system, leaned over the pulpet, and told the groom to leave and take a cold shower, and I would have found something to stuff into the brides bodice. Gee, folks, if you can't turn off the s*x long enough to appear before you Lord and tell him you want to get married, gee again, a ceremony takes what, a half an hour, then what hope does the marriage have? When you have exhausted all the s*x, whatcha got left?

Really, I know I sound prudish, but really, I'm not, I don''t care what you wear at the reception, show up in a see thru teddie and pole dance for all I care. I think when the bride shows up in the low cut gown, she is not being serious about the wedding. If she does not show a little respect to the church, then what is she getting married in one for?

LOL, you really sound like you are making fun of the people who will choose dresses like this, that is not nice. LOL, Are you a bride, or just here for laughs, LOL.