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Shannon
Just Said Yes April 2025

Dress doubts - opinions needed

Shannon, on November 19, 2024 at 8:45 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 7
I purchased a dress in September and almost immediately started having regrets that I made a rash decision. My dress arrived 2 weeks ago and I am having even stronger doubts. I feel like it is still too small and highlights my insecurities rather than making me feel my most beautiful.


I avoided looking at other dresses or photos of other gowns I tried on after I made my purchase but after asking a bridesmaid to send photos today, I think I made the wrong choice.
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Dress doubts - opinions needed 2 Dress I am now looking at again - completely different vibe I know:Dress doubts - opinions needed 3
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Please help!!! Which one looks better?This is for a beach wedding in Puerto Rico.

7 Comments

Latest activity by Lexie, on December 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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    Just Said Yes May 2026
    Trista ·
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    I don't think there's anything wrong with the dress you purchased. They're both very pretty dresses, and yes, very different from each other. I think that the dress you bought has a simplicity about it, which I believe makes it an attractive dress on you. If you decide to keep the dress you bought, I believe that maybe using the right undergarments can help accentuate certain parts of your body making you feel less insecure.

    The other dress is very different, like you said, from the first dress. It's also very pretty on you. It hugs your figure in a nice way, so need for any special undergarments. I like it.

    However, in the end, there are a few things you want to consider.

    -- This is your wedding and you want to feel perfect in whatever you choose to wear because this will be in all your wedding photos, this will be what you will be wearing the entire ceremony and reception, and this is what everyone will see you in.

    On the other hand,

    -- Whichever dress you choose will only be worn ONCE.

    -- Is the cost of the purchased dress worth losing? Is that a significant factor in the decision?

    Like I said, both dresses look great on you. Good luck with your decision and have a wonderful wedding.

    -TC

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  • Michael
    Master October 2023
    Michael ·
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    I like the first one on you. The second one might be too busy and you would be collecting sand in the train. But maybe it is just the setting of the picture influencing my perspective. The second one might be cooler depending on the material.

    Sorry. I have some pros and cons.

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  • Albany
    Just Said Yes July 2025
    Albany ·
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    Hmm if you are doubting is for a reason always listen to you le feelings, I think you are doubting because the first one looks like a bridesmaid dress, I loved it super clean and classic , if the bridesmaid has a similar dress you can ask them to change it or buy a dresss that you feel a 100% either or both are beautiful on you
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  • Cece
    Master October 2023
    Cece ·
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    I love the second (lace) dress for a beach wedding!
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    Super June 2030
    Skylar ·
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    Both look beautiful, but the second one might cause you more trouble with the sand! Plus it looks like it would be hard to pack. The first one seems more practical. You could always try to find an overskirt if you want the lace, it's just an extra layer you put on over the dress
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  • Kata
    Kata ·
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    You look beautifull in both dresses, but for a beach wedding i think you should choose the second one since it's made out of a cooler material.💗

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  • Michelle	Masterson
    Michelle Masterson ·
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    The first dress is a bit too pale, while the second one is more beautiful. However, the train might be a little long for a beach wedding. If the train on the second dress could be shortened slightly, it would be perfect!

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