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HappilyEverAlberti
Savvy November 2017

I'm worried I made a mistake with my dress

HappilyEverAlberti, on February 8, 2017 at 12:11 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 37

I was stuck between two dresses- one of them my mom liked and my cousin loved. The other made my mom cry, but my cousin (basically my sister) hated. I decided to go with the one that I loved, but my cousin hated. My FMIL saw the dress and told me I looked like "a ballerina on steroids." I may have...

I was stuck between two dresses- one of them my mom liked and my cousin loved. The other made my mom cry, but my cousin (basically my sister) hated. I decided to go with the one that I loved, but my cousin hated. My FMIL saw the dress and told me I looked like "a ballerina on steroids." I may have cried a little... i'm so stressed that I made a bad decision but I thought the dress made me look beautiful and fit our Victorian B&B Venue perfectly and now I'm second guessing myself and honestly feeling insecure. Is anyone else dealing with something similar? Or maybe can I get some super honest feedback on the dress. Much love to you all!


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  • L
    Devoted June 2017
    Lakisha ·
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    Your Dress is Beautiful. I Love it. I Love the detail in the top of the dress. Just the dress itself. Don't listen to what others say. You look Beautiful in your dress.

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  • AlwaysMs.
    VIP May 2018
    AlwaysMs. ·
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    People have different tastes. The dress is not to her taste. So what? Doesn't mean that it is inherently unflattering or something. She may prefer a cleaner, simpler look. It's just her preference. If you like it, if it makes you feel like you can imagine yourself in it on the day of your wedding, her opinion doesn't really matter. If you didn't like it, and a thousand people here told you it was perfect, it would still not be the dress for you. If you loved it, and a thousand people here hated it, it would still be your dress. Don't worry so much about what other people like. It's good to gather input from people you respect, but don't lose yourself in the process.

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  • Joanne
    Devoted April 2017
    Joanne ·
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    It's a beautiful dress! Everyone complained about my dress but I had to put them in their place quickly...it's your day! It's about what makes you feel beautiful.

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  • melanie
    Master August 2017
    melanie ·
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    I think you look amazing in that dress and I'm so sorry you FMIL said that, that's really mean. If you love it then it's the right dress!

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  • MandyBrown
    Dedicated November 2017
    MandyBrown ·
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    You definitely don't look like a ballerina on steroids! I think I have the same dress or something very very similar. It looks great on you!

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  • Sarahmouche
    Master January 2017
    Sarahmouche ·
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    I think you look beautiful and it's a lovely dress. It doesn't scream Victorian B&B to me but it doesn't seem like it doesn't go either (double negative, sorry). I definitely don't agree with your FMIL, you look great.

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  • Jennifer
    Expert June 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    The dress is beautiful!

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  • Sam
    VIP October 2016
    Sam ·
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    I love it and you look so pretty in it, I know it's hard when it's such a big decision financially and emotionally but you loved it for a reason and I say rock it, lady!

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  • Ashlee
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    Ashlee ·
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    Well... my opinion is FMIL is wrong. You look absolutely stunning. The detail on the top is to die for. It's not an ordinary dress and that's what I love the most about it. Trust me, your FS is going to be speechless.

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  • 2B_Mrs.J.T.
    VIP September 2017
    2B_Mrs.J.T. ·
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    Ballerina on steroids my ass!!!! You look beautiful!!! You can tell FMIL to shove a Ballerina slipper up instead of the rod she has.

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  • Jillian
    Master June 2019
    Jillian ·
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    We heard what other people loved or liked but what did you love?!

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  • Future Mrs. Keil
    Super March 2019
    Future Mrs. Keil ·
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    I LOVE that dress! Absolutely gorgeous and stunning!

    The way I look at it is I want to be happy in whatever dress I choose. I don't want to worry about someone else not loving it! Don't let them get to you. You really look amazing!!!!

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  • EM
    Master April 2017
    EM ·
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    FMIL is flat out wrong. Give her the finger while you twirl and spin in your beautiful dress at your wedding.

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  • Nonna T
    Master April 2014
    Nonna T ·
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    It's gorgeous and people say stupid things sometimes (me included!).

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  • Javeya
    Dedicated March 2017
    Javeya ·
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    I'm bias... bc this is my wedding dress as well! Haha! It's beautiful and you're beautiful!

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  • NatHam
    VIP October 2017
    NatHam ·
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    I love it and you look wonderful. Forgot what everyone else is saying! It is your day and you are wearing the dress, no one else! If you feel like it is the right one then go for it. I love the detail!

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  • Katie
    Dedicated June 2017
    Katie ·
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    Wow that dress is beautiful. I love the contrast between the detailing on the top and the simplicity of the bottom. It looks amazing on you and if you love it that's all that matters! It is your day. Don't let people's opinions get to you!

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