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Tina
Expert May 2012

Really second guessing my dress decision!

Tina, on November 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 30

I already have purchased my dress. And it is being stored at my parents until I get the alterations, etc. done. I am really thinking that maybe it is too poufy! That I should of got something more A-line. It doesn't help that I keep looking at other dresses like all the time. Now I even am thinking...

I already have purchased my dress. And it is being stored at my parents until I get the alterations, etc. done. I am really thinking that maybe it is too poufy! That I should of got something more A-line. It doesn't help that I keep looking at other dresses like all the time. Now I even am thinking of making an appt at a local bridal salon to try on others!! I attached a pic of me in dress and also a link to the model in the dress. What do you think? Am I just having normal reaction or do you think maybe I would look better in a different style?

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Taffeta-Ball-Gown-with-Layered-Tulle-Skirt-WG3057


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  • Mrs.Winston
    Super March 2012
    Mrs.Winston ·
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    First thing stop looking at other dress i no its hard to do.you have a beautiful gown and you look fab in it

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  • Brandi
    Super June 2013
    Brandi ·
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    @Alexandra K. Where did you get your dress it is beautiful.

    @Tina M. I think you look beautiful in that dress.

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  • S
    Beginner November 2012
    Susan ·
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    I did the same thing. I purchased a dress because it zipped up all the way and needed little in alterations. But I keep trying it on and I don't like the way it looks on me. (Besides, there's very little difference between my first wedding dress and this one.) So I'm looking again.

    I say if you have real, valid reasons why it's not THE one then go look for another one. Otherwise, try it on again and see what kind of alterations you can make to it to get it more how you want it.

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  • Jennifer
    VIP September 2012
    Jennifer ·
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    There is always going to be that "did I make the right decision?" for such an important purchase. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, good or bad, it's all about how you feel when you look in the mirror with it on. Do you get excited when you are putting it on? Does seeing it make you smile? If the answer is yes, then you have found your dress and you should try to relax a little. If the answer is no, then go ahead and make some appointments to try on other dresses. If you find another dress that you love more than the one you have, then get it, if not, then you know you've made the right decision. I would just limit the number appointments to 1 or 2, otherwise you are just going to drive yourself crazy.

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  • Cyndi K
    Master August 2012
    Cyndi K ·
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    I agree with the other ladies, try to get yourself to stop looking AND I think you look amazing in that dress!

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  • Heather
    Devoted January 2012
    Heather ·
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    That's normal!! In fact, it happened to me. I had my parents holding onto it for me and in the meantime I kept seeing pretty pretty dresses online. It made me think I'd made the wrong choice.

    I tried it on again and told myself I didn't like the fit so I took it to a shop to have it consigned. While I was there thinking it over, I tried on the other dresses there. Then I tried mine back on. There was no comparison. My dress was what I wanted. Instead of consigning it, I had it altered a teensy bit. I'm so glad I didn't change my mind.

    Honestly I wish I hadn't wasted so much time looking at other dresses! Don't look anymore if you still have any love for your dress. You'll make yourself unsatisfied for no reason. In fact, it's recommended on a lot of bridal sites to stay away from dress places as soon as you buy a dress because it causes this so often!!

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  • Heather
    Devoted January 2012
    Heather ·
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    Also you look STUNNING in that dress! Mine is very similar though, so I'm partial. Smiley laugh

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  • Stacy
    VIP June 2012
    Stacy ·
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    I havent read the other post so it may have been said, but If it hasnt, then...

    Go back to your parents & try it on again.. give yourself a chance to love it all over again & get the same feeling you had when you first tried it on...

    & stop looking.. your gonna keeping finding somethgin else, causing yourself to second guess it over & over again!

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  • R&S_15
    Dedicated July 2015
    R&S_15 ·
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    Finding a dress is like finding your man- when you find the one you love, stop looking!! (say yes to the dress)

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  • Strwpink
    Super December 2013
    Strwpink ·
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    @ R&S-15 - LOL I was just about to post the same thing LOL Smiley smile But I didn't take my own advice so I didn't post that!!

    @ Tina - I did the ultimate no no but it worked out in the end, I went dress shopping 3xs and tried on numerous dresses. The 3rd time around though I bought a dress based on what my Brides maid loved and left not feeling satisfied because I had tried on a dress right before that one and I fell in LOVE with it but it was not in the price range I wanted to stay within. Two days later I called the bridal store and asked if I could exchange it for the other one I loved and thankfully I was able to because they had sold me a dress that was a sample so I really lucked out. Your dress on the other hand is gorgeous and you're gonna look fabulous , I think your just having second thoughts because you keep looking at dresses. STOP LOOKING HAHA!!!

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