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Wedding Dress with Built-In Shapewear. Brides Everywhere Can Eat Again

by Bee-Shyuan Chang (Subscribe to Bee-Shyuan Chang's posts)
Posted Jul 30th 2009 at 6:00PM  
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Shape fx Dream Wedding Dress

The "Dream Wedding Dress" by Shape fx promises to slim, sculpt and perfect your silhouette. Photos courtesy of Shape fx

Brides-to-be may no longer have to live on the treadmill or eat salad at every meal for months leading up to the big day.

Shape fx has launched what the company calls the "Dream Wedding Dress" -- it promises to push-up, smooth and control in all the right places.

The 100 percent silk dress (above left) has built-in control garments (above right) including a "hidden power-mesh slip" that supports the bust and holds everything in. The slip also features a lacy silicone hem that prevents the slip from riding up. (Will the wonders of technology never cease?)

"We designed this revolutionary dress to ensure that she [the bride] will look and feel picture-perfect," says Geralynn Madonna, President and CEO of Signature Styles (Shape fx's parent company).

The white wedding dress comes in sizes 2-18 and retails for $459; available online and by phone at 800-253-6115.

Lined in silk organza, the floor-length gown features a sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves and shirred bodice (aka tummy tuck). We think it could work on the right bride, though we can't promise you'll be able to breath.

Hey, what's a little suffering in the name of (bridal) fashion?
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hellooscar, 7-31-2009, 2:10PM

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hellooscar

I found a great dating site______Wealthyconnect.com_____.
The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs..
what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one.
I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!!

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Linda, 7-31-2009, 2:18PM

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Linda

I am in love and his name is Mr. Power Colon Cleanse ( http://tr.im/PowerColonCleanse ) ! This is by far the best cleansing product available. I saw it on Oprah and thought I would give it a try. Power Colon Cleanse has pretty much changed the way I live my life. My daily chores are done in a breeze and I have more energy, not to mention more time in my day since I don't mind jumping out of bed in the mornings at 7:00 am now. This is not just a cleanser. It is also a detox. I can feel it working and have only been using it for 6 weeks.
I owe my life to http://tr.im/PowerColonCleanse

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signupforfree0, 7-31-2009, 2:24PM

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signupforfree0

I found a great dating sit e.............. W&althyLoves. Com ..........replace & with "e"........,

The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.u dont have to be a millionaire.but u can meet one.I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!!
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Jill, 7-31-2009, 2:26PM

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Jill

Watch out for that Power Colon Cleanse, they Autobill your CC after 14 days. If your looking to lose weight, feel great try ALL Natural Acai-eez brand, They will NEVER auto bill or auto ship and they have a fantastic Buy 3 Get 1 FREE at http://www.Acai-eez.com

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Tina, 7-31-2009, 7:40PM

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Tina

Bloating, cramping, and repeated constipation were my everyday companions after taking that ACAI-EEZ Crap. For months I felt bloated and puffy, but nothing seemed to help! I was constantly sluggish and didn’t feel good about myself. Then, I tried Nature Cleanse ( http://cli.gs/NatureCleanse ) and in less than two weeks, my stomach got flatter and I felt better than I had in a long time. I wanted to let you know that I have tried a number of natural remedies, but none have come close to helping me like this product. I figured I didn't have a thing to lose by trying http://cli.gs/NatureCleanse as a last resort. I feel good about my body and my life is again normalized! I have recommended the product to my friends and family.

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Melissa, 7-31-2009, 2:19PM

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Melissa

It sounds like a wonderful idea, but shouldn't your garmet be made for sizes 14+?

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Holly, 7-31-2009, 2:24PM

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Holly

I cant wait to wear my dress next month and walk down the isle. I lost 25 pounds by taking ALL natural Acai-eez and they have a Fantastic Buy 3 Get 1 FREE right now. Also they NEVER auto bill your CC, watch out for the free trail companies. I get mine at http://www.Acai-eez.com/

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Magikelly, 7-31-2009, 2:27PM

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Magikelly

Agreeing with Melissa. Why in the world would someone wearing a size 2 need this dress? To make them look like girls size 12? The sizes really should go beyond 18 :-)

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lannie, 7-31-2009, 2:32PM

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lannie

I have been using the acai berry, exercising and planning my dream wedding. What a wonderful event for my family and my soon to be husbands. We did not go to extravagant but we both have large wonderful families.. i cannot wait!

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Ed, 7-31-2009, 3:23PM

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Ed

Does it hide the "baby bump"/

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Sarah, 8-02-2009, 8:31AM

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Sarah

Unlike fat, you can't flatten out a "baby bump" Ed - there's person inside!

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greg, 7-31-2009, 3:48PM

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greg

Perfect, lets deceive everyone into thinking we look good under that dress when we don't. If a woman wants to "look beautiful" for her wedding, then she should be BEAUTIFUL. If you are so disgusted by you body, fix it. "Women can start eating again"....... just what we need, more obese people and men that enable it by marrying fat women.

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chelsey, 7-31-2009, 4:08PM

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chelsey

greg....your an idiot. Im thankful not everyone in this world is as shallow as you!

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gabbybird, 7-31-2009, 4:39PM

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gabbybird

Wow! Women are just trying to look good for one of the most important days in their lives....You must have been burnt by some female and never got over it! What a crappy attitude!

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Michelle, 8-01-2009, 12:53AM

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lmao... Greg you sound like a turd! You are either not married or your wife is an idiot!

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Gringa, 8-01-2009, 12:30AM

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Gringa

Bet you don't look like Mario Lopez!!!!!!!! Where is your Picture.

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Peggy Sue, 7-31-2009, 11:46PM

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Hey Greg:

Not to worry. I heard that they're coming out with a new tux for guys. Ya, it's padded in the package area for those of YOU who have to act like a pr!ck because you don't actually HAVE one.

I guess those women who marry a man for his heart instead of his membrane are to blame for this epidemic of body "defects" right?? Using your analogy of enablers, all you guys who fall "short" should never find a woman who loves them, right Greg???

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Donna, 7-31-2009, 8:17PM

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Why would a size 2 even need this????????????? For that matter anyone under a size 14 shouldn't really have a need for this unless they have a body that is top or botton heavy and really doesn't reflect their true size. Come on, available in size 2, what is this world coming too

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k.mal87, 7-31-2009, 4:35PM

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I found a great dating site_____R i c h K i s s i n g. c om_____. .where you have the opportunity dreaming about dating a millionaire and make it true! u dont have to be a millionaire.but u can meet one. I thought everyone needed to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .-----------------------------------------------

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Are you kidding me??, 8-01-2009, 9:27AM

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Are you kidding me??

Greg -- are you serious?? The ONLY thing you said that holds true is that if you are unhappy with your body, you can change it. Otherwise, sir, you are simply another pompous, selfish man - seemingly only interested in what his "arm candy" looks like.

This article was a matter of fact presentation of a new wedding dress option for a bride who wants to look great, and feel comfortable with her looks on her big day. Not an avenue for men like you to knock women down!

You so obviously have ZERO idea what societal pressures are placed on women to look "the part." We are over and over again reminded by airbrushed celebrity photos everywhere we turn that we are chubby, fat, obese, or otherwise ugly. Your comments are rude, and extremely damaging to every woman out there who feels her body is less than perfect.

If you are married - I hope your wife doesn't know of your severe shallowness. And if you have a daughter, I pray she will not be plagued by the pressures (that start very young) and develop an eating disorder. This is a serious problem in our country, and all developed countries.

For you to reduce body image issues to a joke, and to so casually say: ".......just what we need, more obese people and men that enable it by marrying fat women" is extremely disrespectful, and shows exactly why women are killing themselves - either by outright suicide, or the slow suicide of starvation - for "the look."

Fat in this country is apparently now a size 2 or size 4??? Come on now...

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