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Claire
Savvy November 2019

Is it okay to change wedding dresses?

Claire, on May 14, 2019 at 5:38 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 25

In December, I went to David's Bridal by myself and bought a wedding dress for $100. I went by myself because my entire family lives in Ohio and I live in Arizona and most of my friends are very busy with their own lives so I didn't want to bother them. I liked the dress well enough and my friends and mom, who I sent pictures to, thought it was very nice.

I ended up showing it to one other person, and she told me it wasn't good enough, that I deserved better, and that she pictured me in something completely different. I don't think she did it in a nasty way, I think she was just trying to be honest. I explained about cost being an issue and she said I should at least try to find something better. I ignored this for awhile, and she quickly forgot about the whole conversation.

Fast forward four or so months, and I don't like my dress and her comments still weigh on me. I confided this to my maid of honor and she convinced me to go to a different store, so that I can at least have the "wedding dress shopping" experience (David's Bridal wasn't very accommodating once I told them I was on a tight budget). So I tried on around ten different dresses and fell in love with one fairly expensive one, of course it was outside the budget. I went home, moved all my money around and decided I could afford it. So I went and bought it!

Now I have two dresses and I don't know what to do. The sparkly strapless one is the new one. I like it better, I just feel like I am going against myself to change dresses. This weekend, my mom is coming into town and I am going to try them both on for her. I think this will help me make a decision.

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Latest activity by Brittany, on May 18, 2019 at 1:05 AM
  • Emily
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    Emily ·
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    I don't want to be the person that says I love the new dress more, but it looks so good on you! Seeing that the old dress only cost 100 bucks, I wouldn't stress on the new one too much. If the new dress makes you feel fantastic, go with that one! Now if you did feel better in the first dress you bought, then I'd go with that one. I feel bad that your friend made you feel that way, but you found this new one because of it. Once again you look beautiful in both, but them sparkles!!😊
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  • Melissa
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    I also vote for the new one even though you also look great in the first one. For only $100 I wouldn’t count that as a huge loss and you could probably resell it or check with David’s and see if you can get store credit and pick out some accessories
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    I vote for the new one too! You look amazing in it! And I agree with previous posters, it's not a huge loss. And yes ask David's bridal if u can exchange it for something else.
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  • Khin
    Devoted November 2019
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    I love the new dress on you! The old dress doesn't do your body any justice! I wouldn't feel bad/guilty and rock that new sparkly dress of yours! Like others have said, you can resell your old dress if you want. Another option is to donate it to a potential bride in need!
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  • Kayley
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    The new dress is more bridal. And you obviously love it. You can either try to sell your old dress or if it is comfortable you could keep it to change into for the reception once your new dress gets uncomfortable (if it is. Sometimes the tighter/heavier dresses can get uncomfortable)
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    The new dress is so pretty on you! I vote keeping the new dress and trying to sell the first dress to try to recoup some of your $100!
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  • Heather
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    It's totally ok to change dresses! I actually changed dresses, and I struggled with it for a while too. It almost feels taboo for some reason, but it shouldn't. At the end of the day, you're only doing this one time (hopefully!), and you're going to have the pictures forever. It's important that you like what you wear. We don't always make the right choice the first time. That's nothing to be ashamed of. I'm definitely grateful that I ended up exchanging the one I didn't like that much for one I love.

    David's Bridal may or may not let you exchange your dress for in store credit. Some stores will and some won't. If not, you can always try to resell it or donate it.

    Your new dress is gorgeous!

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  • Margie
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    I agree with the ladies. I’m loving the new dress a lot better.
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  • Madeline
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    Yes I vote for the new one too! I’m sure you look gorgeous in both but I can tell by your message that you really love the new one! I had the same thing happened but I exchanged the dress for the one that I really loved! I was so grateful that they allowed me to exchange it but I honestly I don’t regret it at all because I know I made the right decision. in my experience I just couldn’t stop thinking about the other dress and when I made the exchange it just felt right and it felt more like myself haha I definitely can relate!
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  • Bridget
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    Your new dress is beautiful! I vote you wear that one the entire time. I agree with your honest friend about the David’s bridal one!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    Omg, the new one 100X!!!

    You only spent $100 on the first one. If you haven’t altered it yet you may be able to sell it for $100. Or donate it to Brides Across America. ❤️
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  • Jennifer
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    The new dress is beautiful on you!
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  • Amber
    Devoted April 2022
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    Love the new dress! I would try to exchange it at DB for something else, try to sell it or you could remove the train (it looks like there’s one in the pic?) and wear it to your rehearsal.
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  • Meuryn
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    You look gorgeous in the new dress. I love it 🥰
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  • M
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    The new dress looks sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better on you

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  • Claire
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    Thank you Emily!! I think you are right, just take the positive and don't stress about the old dress! Some of the other girls even suggested that I sell the first one, which I think I am going to try!

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  • Claire
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    Thanks Melissa! That is a really good idea to see if David's would take the dress back for a credit towards accessories! If I can't sell it, I think I will give that a shot!

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  • Claire
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    Thanks Khin! I see some of the other girls suggested a couple donation companies and this is an option that I hadn't even considered!

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  • Claire
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    Kayley, this is such a good idea! You all have so many ideas, I love it!

    I didn't even realize that girls switched dresses!

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  • Claire
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    You are totally right, it does feel taboo! I have no idea why. Fingers crossed on the one time Smiley tongue

    Good luck on your wedding Heather!

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