tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post2046930260077660028..comments2023-12-05T11:21:23.570-08:00Comments on Southern (California) Belle: The Big Dress Debate: Bernie Dexter vs. JennyAshley of Southern (California) Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12303402667755643005noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-34386179395395495862015-03-26T11:59:03.809-07:002015-03-26T11:59:03.809-07:00Bernie's fabrics are spectacular but she doesn...Bernie's fabrics are spectacular but she doesn't "make" them. She typically uses fabrics by Michael Miller, Alexander Henry & Robert Kaufman which anyone can buy. She did design the New Year's Eve Party print...Not-so Negative Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694118264142694231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-83862536462043085422014-07-18T00:08:34.919-07:002014-07-18T00:08:34.919-07:00These dresses are both wonderful on you. I don...These dresses are both wonderful on you. I don't own a Bernie or a Pinup Girl clothing dress yet, but always have my eye on them. I find the US sizing is always tiny compared to UK sizing, and in brands like Stop Staring I have been an L in the past, whereas in the UK I would be a S to M. I love seeing all your dresses!! xPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-83940081645705059962014-07-16T16:03:51.750-07:002014-07-16T16:03:51.750-07:00I love that you did this! Both types of dresses ha...I love that you did this! Both types of dresses have been way out of my price range and its nice to know that if I ever take the plunge for either, there's important and notable differences to consider. You look lovely in both too!Purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776848944146759550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-51580587384256995302014-07-14T16:41:58.793-07:002014-07-14T16:41:58.793-07:00They're both gorgeous dresses but I'm in l...They're both gorgeous dresses but I'm in love with the Bernie one. That print is everything. According to your analysis I'd find a better bit with the Jenny one though. I really don't have much of a narrow waist and am instead shaped more like a boy with decent-sized boobs. Woe is me. <br /><br />Jamie | <a href="http://www.petitepanoply.com" rel="nofollow">PetitePanoply.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015161846956232802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-8560585935616508452014-07-14T09:02:31.894-07:002014-07-14T09:02:31.894-07:00Bernie definitely. I really love that print! I wa...Bernie definitely. I really love that print! I was sold when I heard there were pockets haha Dresses need more of those considering a good amount of pants aren't made to have real pockets anyway.Crissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02644408236737041929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-42765949956692943072014-07-14T08:26:29.948-07:002014-07-14T08:26:29.948-07:00I am so in love with the Bernie dress you pictured...I am so in love with the Bernie dress you pictured. I first saw it on IG a couple months ago, and it is the dress that peaked my interest in Bernie Dexter in the first place! I's so so sad that she doesn't have it in stock anymore. <br />P.S. It was so cool to see your picture for some of her dresses on her website! Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048115251370606131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-2022767208581286222014-07-14T06:24:32.569-07:002014-07-14T06:24:32.569-07:00Love this post! I'm yet to own a Jenny dress, ...Love this post! I'm yet to own a Jenny dress, but this helps when I'm ready to take the plunge. I'm actually eyeing a skirt. I agree with the Bernie review (almost). Love the pockets and belt... but I ALWAYS need to have mine altered because I'm not big chest/tiny waisted. Still adore her dresses though!! janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338378852136720136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-89989012429493638402014-07-13T23:00:28.439-07:002014-07-13T23:00:28.439-07:00I have 3 Bernie dresses but would love to try a Je...I have 3 Bernie dresses but would love to try a Jenny dress. I feel Bernie Dexter has more cute prints than Jenny dresses. And I too, love a matching belt:)...oh and pockets!<br />MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-16183818816887841382014-07-13T22:44:18.364-07:002014-07-13T22:44:18.364-07:00What an interesting post! I haven't bought fro...What an interesting post! I haven't bought from either brands before and have been LOVING hearing about your experiences with both. You absolutely ROCK these pieces and the dresses fit you (and your style) to a t! I've always been curious to try one, but I don't think my frame really works for this style. Going to keep living vicariously through you!<br /><br />xo,<br />katrina<br /><a href="http://thedemuremuse.com" rel="nofollow">thedemuremuse.com</a>thedemuremuse.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835479818792080296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-12373955838226185002014-07-13T21:21:54.879-07:002014-07-13T21:21:54.879-07:00Bernie is on the left and Jenny is on the right. ...Bernie is on the left and Jenny is on the right. I KNOW, that dress is my favorite ever. I love the print!Ashley of Southern (California) Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303402667755643005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-91113674208278684802014-07-13T21:20:59.509-07:002014-07-13T21:20:59.509-07:00That must be hard! The Jenny dress also happens t...That must be hard! The Jenny dress also happens to be longer than Bernie dresses. I'm 5'7" and the Jenny dress goes past my knees. I would definitely take all measurements into consideration if you ever planned to order online.Ashley of Southern (California) Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303402667755643005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-27728726802603058722014-07-13T17:07:32.253-07:002014-07-13T17:07:32.253-07:00Which one is which in the photo above? I REALLY lo...Which one is which in the photo above? I REALLY love the one on the left- I literally cant stop staring at it. And this was super informative- though it definitely seems like the Bernie won won by a hair :)<br /><br />xo marlen<br />Marlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500929811457428397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-19268647344622404822014-07-13T08:43:18.321-07:002014-07-13T08:43:18.321-07:00Great post! As a seamstress, I don't buy too m...Great post! As a seamstress, I don't buy too many RTW items, but Bernie Dexter has always caught my eye. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-80959708743270043722014-07-13T08:29:50.112-07:002014-07-13T08:29:50.112-07:00Great post - I haven't bought from either bran...Great post - I haven't bought from either brand before because I panic about the cost - especially as I'm so short, styles like this tend to drown me without extensive tailoring. Free belts tend to swing it for me too... *but* adjustable straps are a must for the petite, so that's interesting to know about the Jenny. Although I'm on the busty-small waist side too, so darn. But, saying that, I think I'd have to try either on in a shop before I could decide!!CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681037606009960879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-73152388920791815282014-07-13T08:26:48.449-07:002014-07-13T08:26:48.449-07:00I have to say I like the one on the left more, but...I have to say I like the one on the left more, but that's partly because of my love of collars on dresses! I have to say I've never heard of either brand but they do look amazing! I fear this may be one of those things where the clothes are awesome, but the international shipping is not so much. OrigamiGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363693347175865326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-41994941207839990642014-07-13T07:57:39.967-07:002014-07-13T07:57:39.967-07:00I've admired their dresses so much from afar b...I've admired their dresses so much from afar but have yet to spring for one--most of the styles don't look they'd fit my mostly non-existent chest, sadly! Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-19592953323065666492014-07-13T07:37:45.568-07:002014-07-13T07:37:45.568-07:00Awesome post (and you know I've been waiting f...Awesome post (and you know I've been waiting for this one!). Very thorough and fair. :) Sammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419522100810523600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-70399754457196034842014-07-13T06:58:09.285-07:002014-07-13T06:58:09.285-07:00I really like this analysis that would be helpful ...I really like this analysis that would be helpful for any one thinking of purchasing, and I've noticed several bloggers say they like the Bernie Dexter for the lager chest to small waist ratio. Kristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801678652422670157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566602409043396856.post-36649576729332149672014-07-13T06:45:45.663-07:002014-07-13T06:45:45.663-07:00These dresses both look just amazing on you!! Well...These dresses both look just amazing on you!! Well, everything you wear looks amazing on you, ha. I adore both brands. They both make such spectacular prints! And I love the fitted top and shape of the full skirt in both. For me personally, I like the Jenny dresses more. I really like the boning, adjustable straps, and thicker material. I'm like you, with a bigger chest than waist, so I am almost always sizing up by at least a size in order to accomodate my chest. My Bernie dress is large in the waist, even after my mom took it in for me. But, I definitely need to get more Bernie dresses soon! :)Colur Me Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019786879027783203noreply@blogger.com