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Just Said Yes October 2020

Need some help and encouragement

Elizabeth, on August 30, 2020 at 4:05 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 17

I just got alterations done, the seamstress added cups into the dress but somehow I feel like it doesn't look right, I'm a very modest person and feel like it's showing too much cleavage? I could really use some suggestions or opinions on both the front and back. I'm not sure how I feel about the back anymore and don't like how it is showing fat rolls. I have been struggling with dress and veil regret and worried that my fiance won't like any of it Smiley sad

I went dress shopping with a friend and picked the second dress I tried on. My friend and sales person LOVED it, and I thought I did too. I thought I should just get it because I didn't know if I'd get any other chance to look for dresses because of covid. I also just immediately bought the veil that they brought out which now feels a bit boring as there is no detail to it Smiley sadProblem is I never wanted a fit and flare dress and even told the sales person I was looking for a line or ballgown. We are eloping in less than 2 months and I can't justify spending money on another dress or veil.
Pictures attached of front and back (I couldn't button the back completely as there is nobody to help me). I know (hope!) it'll look a bit better when the dress and veil have been steamed and I'm glammed up with makeup, but please I would love some encouragement. Need some help and encouragement 1
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Thank you so much for your suggestions!

17 Comments

Latest activity by Martina, on October 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM
  • Natalie
    Super November 2020
    Natalie ·
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    I think it looks great! I love the back (and see zero back fat)! There is no way to not have cleavage with that neckline, cups or not.
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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    You look stunning! I can't see any back fat that would be a concern. But we are all our own worst critics so it's understandable to feel that way.


    You'll feel better once the dress is steamed and you're glammed up.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    It is such a beautiful gown
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    Ok, first of all, your dress looks beautiful on you! Not that many people have the figure to pull off this dress and you are one of the lucky few! I think you will look back at pictures years from now & be so glad you chose a silhouette that shows it off! Secondly, I would never look at you & think this dress is too revealing in the chest. Even my grandma would say it’s beautiful! I think it covers enough to remain tasteful, without looking matronly. As far as the back of the dress goes.. I don’t see any fat rolls! Are you referring to the area by your arms? If so, everyone has that! By no means do I think you need to cover that area. But if YOU feel uncomfortable with it, a seamstress can add a layer of delicate lace edging to the sides to provide more coverage. My cousin actually did that with her dress and you would have never known it was added- it looked like it had been made that way. If you want a more detailed veil, there are Etsy shops that sell beautiful ones for a fraction of the price!
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Beautiful dress. I don’t see any cleavage or back fat on you. It’s a perfect fit.
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  • E
    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Elizabeth ·
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    Thank you all so so much!! You have really reassured me a lot!! I so appreciate it! I did go ahead and buy a different cathedral veil from Etsy for $50! (I wish I had done that all along instead of spend $100 at davids bridal.) Because the front of my dress is so simple I think it'll be nice to have some more detail in the veil! Smiley smile I also bought some earrings and a beautiful bracelet so hopefully once I put everything on together on my wedding day, I will feel beautiful and like a bride Smiley smile


    Yes I was concerned about the area by my arms, I will look into possibly adding some lace to it!
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  • H
    Devoted August 2023
    Hhh ·
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    It’s really stunning on you! (and you have literally no backfat) Also remember that classic dresses that rely on the structure for glam look SOOO much better when steamed/pressed!
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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    Girl you were made to wear this dress! Seriously as other pp said, not everyone could pull off this silhouette and shape and you nailed it...it’s the perfect dress for you!

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  • VIP August 2020
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    I think it looks amazing on you! Based on your description, I was expecting the dress to be very revealing and unflattering and it is neither. I don't think you need to change anything. However, I removed the extra cups that were added to my dress because I self conscious about the way it looked, and I would recommend doing that if you're feeling the same way. If you had cups added to avoid having to wear a bra, you might be able to have them replaced with thinner ones, or they can be removed altogether and you can wear a sticky bra instead if you need some support.
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  • Leanne
    Super September 2020
    Leanne ·
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    It looks really really good on you, I love the back. Maybe get a necklace that sits in the middle of the neckline so you don’t feel so exposed or empty… I don’t know what words I’m trying to come up with LOL.
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  • Sarah
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    Sarah ·
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    I don't see any back fat. The dress looks beautiful on you.
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  • Michelle
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    Michelle ·
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    That dress is gorgeous & you look absolutely amazing in it! We all have a tendency to be our own worse critics! Congrats on finding your dress!
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    Devoted October 2021
    Adrienne ·
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    What do you even mean, you are nailing this dress!! It looks beautiful on you!!

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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    I tend to be very conservative and am especially not at all a fan of revealing wedding dresses. (Sometimes I literally cringe at dress posts....) Like others, based on your description I was anticipating something VERY different when I scrolled to your photos. Honestly, as an older-middle-aged mom, your dress is absolutely gorgeous on you and not at all too revealing. I guess if you are truly uncomfortable you can ask your alterations person about the possibility of adding a lace panel to the front, but I wouldn't -- it's perfect just the way it is! Smiley heart

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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
    Molly ·
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    I think looks great! You are a beautiful bride! Awesome dress choice!

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  • Tanyia
    Expert February 2020
    Tanyia ·
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    I think it looks amazing. Sorry, but you don’t have a lot to make “too much” cleavage to begin with. It’s classy and fits well! Beautiful dress!
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    Just Said Yes April 2021
    Martina ·
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    I think you look perfect!
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