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Dress Shopping Alone?

Amanda, on January 14, 2020 at 8:34 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 12

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So I’ve found a couple dresses that I LOVE online. I’ve sent three of my bridesmaids pictures to see what they think and it was not what I expected. I want a dress with long sleeves and no poof or big. I want something comfortable, elegant, and of course beautiful. Naturally that’s not everyone’s taste so I ended up getting questions on why I’m not looking for pure white or something that shows more boob or ‘it’s’too plain.’ Then I started second guessing my own style! I feel like it might be better if I dress shop by myself to really find what I’m looking for. Is that weird? Did anyone else feel better going g by themselves??

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Latest activity by Cherry, on January 14, 2020 at 1:49 PM

Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on January 14, 2020 at 8:37 AM
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Definitely not weird. In my opinion, the less opinions, the better.
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A · on January 14, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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If there isn’t anyone to bring that will support your style, I definitely would go alone. Try booking an appointment with a stylist- they always support your style and it’s less lonely!
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Lauren · on January 14, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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I went alone to my second dress appointment! I would've preferred to have my mom there, but she lives in a different town and couldn't make the drive up for my appointment. It wasn't bad going alone, though.
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Emily · on January 14, 2020 at 8:57 AM
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I went twice with family and once by myself. Let me tell you. I prefer it by myself.

The family likes the poof and like you, I wanted something fit with sleeves. I found my dress when I went by myself.
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Kathryn · on January 14, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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I went by myself twice, and I feel like I had a much better time. My mom and my sister were supportive, but they talked me into a dress that I had reservations about. Going alone meant it was just me and the consultant - I didn't have to deal with outside opinions or worry about anyone liking it but me. I still texted my mom pics, and she loved what I ended up going with.
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Shamaree · on January 14, 2020 at 9:33 AM
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It’s not weird. I planned to go alone but my fiancé told his coworker (who we were getting close to) and she ended up coming. Her style preferences matched mine and we weren’t THAT close so she didn’t say TOO much. I was alone for all my fittings.
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Alex · on January 14, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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I went for the first time by myself. My mom lives on the east coast and I am in the midwest. The original plan was for me to go and figure out what shape I wanted, so when we went together it would be more productive. I ended up falling in love with a dress. Eventually, she flew out here to see it in person and we officially bought it when she was here, but I was sold from day one. It helped a lot that I had a great assistant from the shop helping me out and she took tons of amazing pictures for me.
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Pirate & 60s Bride · on January 14, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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Not weird. I went by myself to two stores before going with others. I ultimately found my dress on my own too. Usually, the stylists can plenty helpful and not as opinionated as friends & family.
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Melle · on January 14, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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I went alone. It's also just easier to coordinate that way
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Don · on January 14, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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Hi Amanda,
After my first appointment, I went alone, to many opinions about what dress I should pick, everybody forgets, it's your wedding, YOU pick the 👰 👗 dress! mine is from Stella York, style 6979 if you care to see it!
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Maggie · on January 14, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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Like everyone said, it's perfectly fine to go dress shopping alone, and it even has many advantages. Since your wedding is still so far out, I would take this as a good learning opportunity. If you ask for opinions, you are going to get them. And of course you will also get opinions you don't ask for.

So, from here on out, be mindful who you share your wedding ideas with and who you ask for opinions from. The fewer details you share with others, the less you have to worry about advice and "noise". You already know what you want, so make your choices with confidence and learn to tune out the unwanted chatter.
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Cherry · on January 14, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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I went alone! I had the same issue. I was sending pics and people were less than stellar with their responses. I found myself second-guessing all of my choices and that made me feel lousy. It also gave me anxiety thinking about going and them being rude at my appointment.

So I scheduled it and didn't tell anyone. I had a GREAT time and ended up picking something I never would have in a million years, at my consultant's suggestion. She found something in my budget that was a little different and sort of trendy.

I invited my mom and bridesmaids back for the 2nd appointment, where I tried on my top 3, saving the best for last. And before we went in there, I told them all, "Behave." LOL. And they did!

If you are having anxiety about inviting your friends or family, just go on your own. See what you like and don't like. You don't have to commit to a dress that day, and if you DO want a second opinion, you can invite them back to your next appointment.
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