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Beginner May 2022

Deciding Between Dresses

Olivia, on March 29, 2021 at 12:28 PM

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Hi Everyone! I'm in the process of choosing my dress and would love some opinions to help guide me in the right direction. For a few weeks, I've gone back and forth between 3 dresses and I just can't seem to find the clarity I'm hoping for. I truly love all 3 for different reasons and keep getting...

Hi Everyone! I'm in the process of choosing my dress and would love some opinions to help guide me in the right direction. For a few weeks, I've gone back and forth between 3 dresses and I just can't seem to find the clarity I'm hoping for. I truly love all 3 for different reasons and keep getting stuck! To give you some context, both my ceremony and reception will take place outside at a family member's residence next to the ocean. Any thoughts you all have would be greatly appreciated, as my close friends and family members are torn as well! Thank you Smiley heart

Dress 1:

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Dress 2:

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Dress 3:

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38 Comments

  • Mona
    Beginner August 2021
    Mona ·
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    I love them all but #1 has my vote!!

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  • Grace
    Super February 2022
    Grace ·
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    All are beautiful, but #1 has my vote! It would look gorgeous with a long veil, which after some thought was the part of the look I liked best from #2. The straps, low v-neck, and flowing skirt give it that fresh, summer feel and would be perfect for a seaside wedding. #2 and #3 strike me as very nice formal gowns but not as suited for a warm outdoor event.
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  • Jenni
    Dedicated May 2022
    Jenni ·
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    #1 gets my vote! They are all beautiful dresses, but #1 is so so so gorgeous.

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  • MIWM
    VIP June 2019
    MIWM ·
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    Love the 2nd dress

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  • Kaylie
    Savvy October 2022
    Kaylie ·
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    Ah dress #1s pattern gives me coral vibes! It would be AMAZING for a beach wedding! You look great in all of them though!!
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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    You look gorgeous in all of them. I would say #2!

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    #1 is gorgeous on you!!! And the pattern in the dress even looks like ocean coral.
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  • O
    Beginner May 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Thank you all so much for your input and kind words!! This is definitely helping me sort through the choices and I've narrowed it down to the first two options. Upon reflecting more, the last option felt the least like "me" anyways, and I agree that it doesn't really match my venue/overall vibe I'm going for. Very grateful to have people who don't even know me offer such kind guidance!

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  • O
    Beginner May 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Thank you so much, Haylie! This was such a reassuring first comment. Dress #1 seems to be the one I come back to most, but I was worried I may not pull the deep-V off as beautifully as someone with a larger chest would due a comment the consultant made. So thank you for instilling some confidence!

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  • O
    Beginner May 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Thank you, Andrea! You're so sweet! The first two are definitely more comfortable than the third one, which is something I wasn't really considering before. But after some thought, I think it's definitely an important factor!

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  • O
    Beginner May 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Thank you, Lisa! I agree - I absolutely love the flowiness of the second dress and the unique top. Now that you pointed out the comparison to seashells/sand, I see it too!

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    Beginner May 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Thanks so much! After reflecting more, I totally agree with this and 3 is out. Getting closer!

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  • O
    Beginner May 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Thank you so much for your input, Grace! I didn't get to try dress #1 on with a veil, so this helped complete the vision in my mind. I love the idea of pairing it with a long veil.

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    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    WELCOME BRIDE! Glad I could help! Champagne 🥂 🍾 🎉
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    I love dress 1!!!! My second choice would be dress 2.

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  • T
    Beginner June 2021
    Taylor ·
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    Dress number 2 is absolutely gorgeous and I think it would be perfect for an outdoor beach wedding.
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  • Sam
    Devoted October 2021
    Sam ·
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    I absolutely LOVE Dress 3!!!l
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  • Mrs.evans
    VIP October 2022
    Mrs.evans ·
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    I choose dress1 to me it looks more bridal to me and it's more you near the ocean and then dress 2 would been great for inside
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