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Joany
Dedicated January 2020

Dress Regret

Joany, on August 22, 2019 at 11:06 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 47
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Alright ladies...I’m having my third bout of dress regret. I keep going back and forth with this and I have no idea what to do. I am almost exactly 5 months out (our date is 1/25/20), so I’m sure finding a new dress will be difficult, but not impossible. My dress and cathedral veil are expected to arrive in November, so I know I can’t wait until then to keep looking if that’s what I decide to do. I think my biggest issue is I want more poof (should’ve gone for a ball gown, not to a line). What would you suggest...go to a few stores and try some more on? Also thinking I chose the wrong veil (the veil I chose is the one in the last picture, not pictured with my dress). Or stick with what I have and hope a seamstress can give me what I’m looking for? Has anyone had luck with bridal shops working with you after signing a final sale contract? Attached photos are my current dress
any advice will be appreciated!!

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Latest activity by Joany, on August 30, 2019 at 10:18 AM
  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Omg your dress is stunning!!! And that veil is gorgeous!
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  • I
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    Ingrid ·
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    Could you add a petticoat? it could add some proof. Good luck
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  • M
    Devoted September 2019
    McKenzie ·
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    Your dress is beautiful! Is your only concern the puffyness of it? If so, I second the PP, try adding layers to it maybe before getting a new dress. Can you go back to the salon and test out a sample with one and try the veil on again?

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  • Joany
    Dedicated January 2020
    Joany ·
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    Poofy-ness is my main concern, then that the veil doesn’t match as well as the one I tried on with the dress. I ordered my veil after my dress as I wasn’t 100% sure if I wanted to go cathedral length at first. When I went in for my veil appointment, they told me my dress had been discontinued and they took the sample off of the floor. So I had to choose my veil without the dress.

    Maybe if I reach out to the seamstress she can look at photos and tell me if she thinks extra tulle or crinoline will work.
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  • M
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    Melle ·
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    You look great and honestly that dress really is stunning. hmm maybe find an inexpensive detachable skirt to go over it ?
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  • L. Thomson
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    L. Thomson ·
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    Omg that dress and veil is amazing!!! I agree with others, try adding a petticoat if you want more poof. Otherwise...that dress looks stunning on you!
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  • Mattie
    Savvy November 2021
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    The dress and veil are amazing. I’m sure you'll look gorgeous in anything. If more of a ball grown is what you want, I’d go dress shopping and if by November you haven’t found the one you want then I’d look into how to make the current one more fluffy. You can always sale the dress and veil on websites like Facebook marketplace and posh mart if the shop can’t or is unwilling to work with you and that way it’s not a total loss money wise. Good luck!
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  • Heather
    Devoted February 2020
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    You can see if you can add crinoline. That’s what I’m doing for the bottom of my dress. I had always pictured a ball gown but when I picked a trumpet style I couldn’t help but feel cheated of the poof. So they had me try it on with a slip petticoat thing and during alterations they can add crinoline to the bottom to give it some poof. 1st picture is without the crinoline, second picture is with.

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  • K
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    Kimber ·
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    Your dress looks so beautiful with you! Try adding a petticoat! Smiley smile
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  • Lina
    Just Said Yes September 2019
    Lina ·
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    Hi! You look beautiful in the dress, but it is you who need to love it. I think it’s okay to look around for another. It wouldn’t be the first time a bride ends up
    with more than one dress. Go shop around and see, you might go back to this beauty!
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  • Yam
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    I’m agreeing with the other brides.
    You’ve got a lot of skirt, hun, there’s plenty enough skirt to be able to handle a fuller petticoat. Before you panic and buy another dress, go get a petticoat and try it on with your dress. My dress is A-line without and definitely a ballgown with.
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  • Kaylyn
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    That dress is beautiful on you!! I’d maybe put something under it if you want more poof. Or maybe an overskirt you can take off. I feel like for the reception you won’t want a lot of poof anyways????
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  • Naikesha
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    The dress and veil are both beautiful. I think it’s fun be to look but not stress out .
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  • Nikki
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    Nikki ·
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    That dress is so pretty on you!!! 😍😍 I was in your position going back and forth with dress regret but do you really want to go through the stress of finding a dress in a short amount of time? Just go back and think about the day you chose the dress. That feeling when you knew it was the one and you HAD to have it. I fall in love with my dress all over again just thinking about the moment. I mean, I still have dress regret and want to buy ALL the dresses but I know I can’t and I just remind myself of the feeling from that day I said yes to the dress. Smiley smile
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  • Lisa
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    The dress is gorgeous on you! Have you tried looking to see if another boutique still has your dress so you can try it on again? Sometimes the feeling of putting the dress back on gives you that sparkle and good feeling of finding the one!
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  • K
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    This is stunning! There are tons of ways to add more proof if you would like

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    Aliciabilly2019 ·
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    It is georgous you look amazing in it...when i got mine i knew it was the one but bc i keep looking at everyone elses it makes me think dang should i have kept shopping but i know i made the right choice and am just loving these other womans dresses its ok to like others dresses and yours it doesn't take away from your dress at all... it looks great on you but just remember when i bought my dress my bridal shop told me it takes them 6 months to order the dress so if i was you id stay with the one youve already picked and not chance it but thats me .. if you do want a diff one id order it asap so it can get here asap bc if you need alterations etc that takes more time ..good luck but you look amazing in your dress !!
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    Yes so true my bridal shop told me i can come back and try on the dress that i ordered anytime i wanted till mine came in i didnt but if she or anyone needs that reassurance then go back and retry it on !!
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  • Christina
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    Christina ·
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    Try adding a petticoat or extra tulle underneath! My dress is a line and I was also considering wanting bigger, tried it on with a petticoat and it works perfect! Also gives you the option to take out that layer later in the night/during reception to be more comfortable!
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  • Ivy ORP
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    I love the veil and think it would look amazing with your dress. If you feel the skirt should be poofier, you could a petticoat that adds volume to your skirt. It wouldn't hurt to look at dresses but compare them to your first. You may find none truly do.

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