Tips for first dress appointment?

It's recommended to wear a strapless bra and full coverage underwear in neutral colors. At the appointment, be open to try what your consultant pulls! Even if it's not your desired silhouette or it looks weird on the hanger, try it on! Most of the time you'll be surprised how flattering a dress looks on you even if it looked wonky on the hanger. And most of all, try not to stress and have fun during this amazing experience

Expect the Unexpected. I had an idea when I went in there & my MIL pulled a dress for me that I thought looked horrible on the hanger, but I tried it on & absolutely fell in love with it. Trust your gut. If you can't stop thinking about it, it's definitely meant to be.

Make sure you look good - hair and makeup. I know when Im a mess I think everything looks terrible on me.

Bring some champagne

Try on literally every dress that could be interesting. Trust your gut. Dont feel you have to buy that day. Go back by yourself and try on a couple of favorites again. Have fun!!!!

Thank you so much, everyone! The appointment is this afternoon, so I'll let you all know how it goes!

Figured I'd post with an update for how the appointment went, along with the happy news--I said "yes" to the dress!

We pulled about 6-8 dresses in various styles (all with one or two elements that I liked, and a few that I was open to trying).

After trying on the first dress and absolutely loving it, none of the ones I tried on afterward compared. I'd put them on, look in the mirror, and immediately want to take them off.

We were going to pull another batch of dresses after the last one, but the stylist had me try on the original again and... that was our answer. I didn't even feel the need to go to another boutique and can't stop thinking about it!

Going in, I wanted a lace bodice with a full tulle skirt that had lace on it as well, but no beading or sparklies, and an a-line. Color-wise, I thought I was going to do ivory or blush.

I ended up getting a dropped waist fit and flare design with a super ornate lace & beaded bodice, some teardrop lace and beading on the tulle skirt with a chapel train, in a champagne color.

Not at all what I expected or thought would look flattering on me, but still similar to what I initially had in mind. Originally, I thought I'd like something relatively simple, but the dress that I got looks like a showstopper and I LOVE it.

It was also part of a sample sale, so I got a great deal and was able to stay within my budget.

Couldn't be happier, and I can't wait to wear it next year!