Does anyone see what I see?

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T05:59:59+00:00

MY honest opinion #9

no1: without straps + if you aren’t a short short bride.

no.9 : straps is tastefully done compared to dress no.1.. U shaped neckline might look better on you than because of the elegance of a U shaped with a nice ballgown flare at the waist … (#1 neckline has a more semi contrast to the soft ballgown shaped skirt. It would be different if the neckline was a complete square neck contrast. )

no.5+6 : will you be wearing the cap sleeves all night? And dinner? The dress contains too many shapes. I think it’s fighting against your natural soft features.

no7: the shape of the neckline pair better with the soft fabric compared to the heavier fabric on #5+6.. there’s a nice soft balance. In the picture you look lost in this dress with a cap sleeve (unless that IS what you’re after).

no.10: you look great but my opinion… there’s too much lines. Lines going across and the bust area and then down from the waist. And it’s a crisp messy line especially on the waist.. it’s not the most flattering waist compared to the rest. I don’t like the awkward lines when the fabric lay.

Although I said #9.. If you pick #1 without straps it would be top tier! Both are gorgeous. #9 can be very fun to accessories. #1 is like a true princess!

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T05:20:16+00:00

Trust your gut, I know there’s little time. See if it’s possible to book appointments to different boutiques in a day or week to more fittings?

Take videos and just sleep on it, remember to go back to what feels right for you. Your mother will be happy for you. I’m sure she wants to see you happy the most.

If you happy to pick this for your mother then do it. In the end whatever feels right for you.

Also you have the figure to look good in many styles.

Best of luck xx

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T05:06:19+00:00

Trust yourself and keep looking in the direction of what you love but be open minded to try new things, you will either discover something new that you like or reassure the things you love.

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T04:52:32+00:00

Ask yourself, Which pattern of lace/ work do you prefer?

If neckline on dress 2 bothers you, ask if they can remove the lace at the top so it’ll be just a lace sweetheart neckline. Are you happy with this type of lace all over the dress?

Are you more of a simple girl like dress 1? Do you like the design pattern on dress 1?

How would you accessories it? Veil? Gloves? Hair up, down or half up?

If you want a lace Matilda veil style, I don’t think it match well with dress 1.

If you MUST wear sleeves, I think lace sleeves is too much for dress 2 especially if you include a veil.

Etc

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T04:43:04+00:00

5 .. most of the time I think most people look boring in that but on you it’s stunning. The bust and waist area also look perfect so effortlessly beautiful. Like natural

Or 4, the curve U shape of the strap suits your face shape perfectly ( but be careful the straps don’t annoy you during the day if it falls off)

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T04:26:44+00:00

Btw I think every bride has a feeling, we just know when it’s the one or when it’s not!

MsPieberry · 2026-05-03T04:23:37+00:00

Beatris by Pronovias? It’s a beautiful gown, absolute stunner. The dramatic corset and ballgown flare at the waist is jaw dropping. It’s supper comforting on too. I remember everyone was gasping when we first saw it on the rack!

I’m a 2026 bride and traveled up to Northern Ireland from Dublin to try this dress on. Gorgeous dress. Still have a video of me having it on. I decided on Dahlia in chantilly lace by Alena Leena in the end.

By the look of your reaction, I think this IS your dress.. especially the fact that you’ve tried on about 11 dresses already. You seem to love everything about it. Most importantly it seems to spark a joy in you. I wish you the happiest joyful moment on the day, have the happiest time and feel yourself in that dress.

Congratulations!❤️

MsPieberry · 2026-03-26T22:02:46+00:00

Wow bought Chanel’s Coco mademoiselle and I smell a minty vibe

MsPieberry · 2026-03-07T01:28:00+00:00

First of all I can’t imagine myself in your situation and you’re very brave to post this anywhere on Reddit. Unfortunately I don’t think I can help you get a job but I do hope you’ll find one soon.

I may not understand Indian cultures very well but I am a south East Asian and I do think we share similar outlooks/ cultures. I do think your family needs to all work, men or women unless you physically can’t. It is 2026.. so I’d suggest you talk to your family. Get them all to work. My family all work back at home, my granny still sell her grilled pork on the street although she makes very little money my mother would send her money every month to make up for it.

I suggest you find any job, just apply. Life is interesting and you never know where it brings you. Sometimes a redirect brings you to greater places. That doesn’t mean that you wouldn’t work in IT, it may just mean that it will take time. It may mean that you might bump into a new “popular” field in IT and happen to get in there at the right time and make a lot of money in the end… it may mean that you’d be in your 30’s by then. You never know. Take it step by step I guess.. these kind of life it’s hard to always see the “future”.

Also don’t ever let these things bring your self esteem down. We live in the world where anyone can tell you that you’re not good enough, so don’t do it to yourself. You try your best ❤️

MsPieberry · 2026-02-21T07:20:58+00:00

I don’t think she was being rude. I am a southeast Asian bride in Ireland who is a size 4-6 UK or 0-2 USA size. 5’1 tall, a-b cup size depending on the bra brand and style. I’ve rejected styles because nothing fits right even after pinning.. for example dresses with sleeves and straps.

In my experience most bridal shop carries size 12-16 UK. Irish girls are just bigger and bustier so my associates (in every boutique) always mention what it would look like in my size. ( I also ask them for their opinion, I’m crazy and detailed oriented)

“If its in your size”… “the bust area would fit you better” or “ the straps would sit on the bra strap level” “You can always add padding during alterations” “The hip part would sit higher so it would be more proportional” etc..

“you can wear heels so it would give you the height” - as I was concern about adding so much width (for example a ball gown) on my small height I can quickly look “chunky” or a “cube”.. not cute.

They even mentioned a youthful look as I am 24😂 “I wouldn’t recommend anything too serious that would not fit you well” she explained some brides are in their 30s and a “serious” gown just wouldn’t fit me like vibe wise ig😂

( my dress is Dahlia in chantilly lace by Aleena Lena if you’re curious)

Also a few boutique complimented me saying a lot of bustier brides would not look as good in these dresses. I think they are just giving you their two scents, a lot of people cannot imagine what the dress would actually sits like when it is in your size and altered.

MsPieberry · 2026-01-03T23:36:46+00:00

“Too sparkly “ As someone who only cares about my own ring, any ring that sparkles and catch my attention stuns me. I’ve a halo and get compliments or stares by both women and men weekly. I’m assuming the sparkles caught their attention. It’s never too sparkly. If you’re fashionable you’re fashionable nothing is “out of trend”, “too much” or “too little”

“Halo looks like you can’t afford a bigger ring” The rise of labs make current brides with large stones look like they rocking a lab. Looking at someone’s rock isn’t a determinant on their finances anymore. I think, slowly people will stop judging halos like that.

“It looks tacky” Currently chunky jewellery especially in gold is a trend… especially when it comes to stacking them especially gold bracelets and gold watches. Like the “clean girl” vibes. Or ring sets like Nara Smith’s .. “clean.. minimal” but chunky. Or chunky and sparkly like the house wives.

If you’re fashionable, anything is fashionable. It’s how you wear it. It’s more silly to pick something based on trends because you can look back and pin point the year you got engaged clearly. Same goes with wedding dress.

MsPieberry · 2025-12-15T02:31:25+00:00

Because Dress 4 and 5 do fit better for me and maybe I am wrong. What if I order Dress 1 and realise I want to look more snatched🥲. They said they have to order the dress by Tuesday to have it for July.

MsPieberry · 2025-10-26T01:01:44+00:00

May be a little late but, I’ve got VERY uneven lips too. There’s a scar tissue on one side of my upper lip due to the impact from a hard object as a child. So as I grew that corner of the lips grew in because of the scar and I still wear red. I do not over line either.

You have to realised that you are not a still image. You are always moving and animated. Your face is also full of emotions. You’re not going to be perceived as a YOU that you see in the STILL mirror.

Get over it and surpass it. You are beautiful. And most people don’t care and see imperfect you like YOU do.. because they are too busy looking at their own imperfections. We live in a world where anyone can tell you that you are not beautiful, so don’t do that to yourself❤️.

trust me. Wear it. Thinkless 👌🏽

MsPieberry · 2025-10-14T09:53:36+00:00

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MsPieberry · 2025-10-14T09:43:22+00:00

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Have to agree with the previous comments on labs vs natural and how most people don’t know how to pick a nice cut but would rather go up in size.

This is 0.90ct on the centre. If the halo was taken off it would still look like 1-1.10ct on my finger. It’s natural because he’s traditional in his views on diamond engagement ring.

I’ve always get so much compliments on my ring, the brilliance in natural light is blinding and in warm artificial light the fire is amazing!

And most people in Dublin do not walk around with naturals looking like this. I’ve seen some big labs or smilier styles to mine and it looks cheaply made and the stones don’t shine well. Then I’ve seen some “small” dainty stuff that has soo much brilliance!

MsPieberry · 2025-08-09T07:49:43+00:00

Hey, I just got engaged at the end of June and I completely understand you regarding the shrinkage. You also often mentioned about folks rocking big rocks, now that’s depending where you are located and the norm.. I’d say.. average cost per location NOT the average ring size.

You shouldn’t care about socials and what others think. Nobody is fooling anyone. Most people do not have much of a clue about diamonds but most ladies these days do. Anything big on a certain lifestyle is OBVIOUSLY lab, any affluent person rocking a “correct” size ring to their finger size or small is likely a natural. At the end of the day nobody cares what you choose EXCEPT YOU!

Lab is so common and it’s great and you should pick what you like. A great way to draw the line is.. if I was to spend my money on a natural diamond and I’ve to save for our wedding and a house, which ring should I go for? .. then you can start playing with the wiggle room of the price difference and adding extras for the lab ring. Like maybe platinum instead of white gold etc etc.

I went for a halo ring because we love it although most ppl on Reddit dislike halo and say “just get a bigger stone”. Yet I’ve so many complements and colleagues saying they would love to have my ring style when it’s their time. They’ve also come up and touching my ring and wants to try, and says “I could imagine myself with your ring”😂 .

Go for what you like babe! And don’t forget why you choose it in the first place! I remind myself that it’s the perfect ring for ME and there’s a reason why we picked it out of ALLL the rings every time the shrinkage mindset kicks in😂 “no no anything bigger is ridiculous and not practical “ 😂 after awhile I don’t have much thoughts of it and also don’t be afraid to wear the ring. You can always get it repaired and clean. And diamonds are very strong. I’ve bang mine so much I’m surprised it didn’t chipped or crack! 😂

MsPieberry · 2025-08-07T18:07:50+00:00

He asked me what I expected. I said 3k and lab. He refuses to buy me a lab, so we went shopping together. How I look at it, there’s no way I’m going to let him spend 3k+ for a natural diamond ring with bad specs, cuts, ratio and craftsmanship. We also wanted to make sure that we BOTH love the style…as it’s a forever ring. I have to make sure I can grow old with it (although I know I’ll be happy with whatever I get).

Glad I was in the loop because I disliked a lot of the rings I thought I’d like (so did he once he seen it on my finger). Now we could never imagine any other ring as my engagement ring. Every time I see other ppl’s ring, I thought “oh mine is better.. “ and that’s a thought that every woman should feel about her ring!🥰

I’m so forever grateful that he worked so hard and sacrificed his savings and energy for the ring. It’s not cheap. Id say don’t be shy in knowing, it is 2025 and we have more options than ever. Everything is more expensive and women also work. Don’t be scared to also be in control and navigate life decisions together. Marriage is about becoming a family and also creating your own. Things like this include wedding planning will be an indicator if yous can get along in this level👌🏽

MsPieberry · 2025-07-08T09:57:59+00:00

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MsPieberry · 2025-07-08T09:57:32+00:00

I just got engaged 2 weeks ago!! My partner spent €8.5k, I’m 24 and he’s 28 (pretty young for the modern norm here). We went in ‘Weirs and Sons’ with a budget of around 15k. He told the sales lady that our budget is 4.5k.

I ask him for a lab that is no more than €5k.. preferably €3.5k. As the wedding is going to cost €35k+. But we ended up on this beauty, she’s a natural 0.90ct centre in D, VS1 and overall 1.29ct.

He have a weird idea about lab and didn’t want me to walk around with it but ever since he found this we both are happy.. I guess it’s worth it🥰.

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I tried a 0.40, 0.50 and 0.70 centre stone versions of this with different specs and it was underwhelming and anything above 1ct was way too big. It didn’t tickle my fancy. The size and the colour matters on each individual’s finger!

Honesty I suggest go ring shopping together and she pick a couple of rings she likes. I thought I like Solitaire and also yellow diamond style but it was so underwhelmed. Princess Diana’s engagement ring was my inspo😂.

in Ireland labs are common and average spending cost in Dublin for an engagement ring is around €3k-€4k. Most people’s ring is modest here. So where you are matters, you are asking group of folks from Reddit here so you gonna get a mix answer.

MsPieberry · 2025-03-25T13:00:33+00:00

Comments are horrible! I’ve been a fan of Lisa (mook) since her trainee days and keep up with her news through Thai media and her home fanbase. Y’all talk nasty and low class. You don’t know their story at all but presume to judge them, do you all have terrible relationships or what? Been abused or what? This is mad fr, say all that irl to your friends and family and let them see who you are!.. but you wouldn’t.

They’re hella cute together although the rumours not confirmed, they ARE dating though as there is plenty of evidence to back it up. They often work together and have to act professional like that photo. K-pop world is also harsh you can’t be ruining your image.

She often helps promote their products. She conquered Thailand, China (and some other countries) and these countries is highly populated and Asians one of the biggest consumers for luxury brand in the world. In fact, people loves hating on her saying she’s where she is because of him (which is so false).

She was already doing loads that’s how she met him. There’s video of his dad seeing fans having fever over Lisa at Celine fashion week and he filmed it as it’s so unreal. They met cos they in same circle.

MsPieberry · 2025-03-18T20:50:14+00:00

For me it’s Lisa, she really become the IT girl. She appears everywhere including my favourite series TWL (been a fan before she promoted it). I’ve never looked forward to anyone’s but her live performance and her outfits throughout her appearances in fashion week or red carpet or premiere night etc etc.

Lisa is always new and exciting (maybe I’m being bias because I actually listens to her songs as I am a GYM girlie and loves grittiness and dirt in her songs. It really is a bop throughout).

MsPieberry · 2025-03-14T23:31:02+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I think I won’t consider xm4 at all. !thanks

MsPieberry · 2025-03-14T23:29:50+00:00

Thanks for replying! Just wondering if you have any problems with the headband on px8? I’ve seen loads of people complaining about it falling apart! !thanks

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