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Nienna - I am definitely NOT skinny, which is why I may go with an empire waist lol.
Beauty - I LOVE the bright colors you used!
When I was trying on dresses I found that empire just made me look fatter than I was, but you may be different.
I really need to just start trying things on and see what looks good and bad.
OK, appointment to try on dresses set for Saturday at 11:00! I'm so nervous lol. I don't even wear skirts, let alone dresses, and I have NO idea what I'm doing! Should I wear special undergarments or anything? lol
Maybe it depends on the "fat shape" lol. I really need to just start trying things on and see what looks good and bad.
I don't think you "need" anything special, but if you have a body shaper, I'd wear it. They're comfy but they smooth out any bumps you have. Like..I have muffin top (AHAHA) so I wore one to make sure my muffin top didn't stick out more than the rest of my fat.
Wear a nice bra/undergarments. There will be a lady to help you try things on and you don't want to be embarrassed. HAHAH.
Also, try on their suggestions. Sometimes we have preconceived notions about what will look good, but it's their JOB to know what will look good on different body types. TAKE YOUR MOM. You'll need and want her opinion.
Yes I would say it depends a lot on what shape of fat you have. Actually mine is bloat; I can literally shift around 6-10 inches any given day O_O and it is mostly in the front. That's why empire did not work on me; it made me look pregnant as it settled rather nicely over my bump, lol. I have thin arms, legs, and a nice thin back and backside, so people CONSTANTLY think I'm pregnant.
OK, appointment to try on dresses set for Saturday at 11:00! I'm so nervous lol. I don't even wear skirts, let alone dresses, and I have NO idea what I'm doing! Should I wear special undergarments or anything? lol
Don't be nervous!

It will be fun!Don't be nervous!
Celtic, I never tried on any dresses as I knew I wanted to make my own though it was hard to resist while shopping at bridal stores with my bridesmaids for their dresses and I hadnt even started making my dress yet. lol.
I'm sure that is super fun! I would recommend wearing white or neutral colored underwear and bra and strapless if you have so that you don't have to worry about how the top part will look.
Celtic Heart, they'll have slips and stuff there at the store for you to put on under any dresses that would need one, my only advice is to wear white or nude colored underwear. I'm sure people know that, but guess who wore blue and green striped panties when she tried on dresses...
Here are some pictures from my wedding on May 14, 2011:
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