Vent: Anyone else having a dress regret freakout?

I really just want to say screw it and get it professionally dyed, but who knows how that would turn out. i dont have any photos of me in the sample to even make me feel better, and keep trying to tell myself it will all be okay once i see it in person again. this is making me feel insane. -_-

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I'm having a bit of a freakout lately too. Since getting it back from alterations (where it was only hemmed-- nothing really should be different), I just didn't feel as pretty in it. I try it on fairly often, like anytime I get a new piece to my ensemble. On Friday I tried it on and was starting to like it again, only to realize that the tulle has like 3 runs in it from getting snagged on my e-ring! I don't know if it's noticeable to other people, but it really is to me. So I started trying to see on used dress sites if I might be able to get something else for not much, but no-- used dresses are still pretty expensive So now I'm just unhappy

At any time, did you actually like the dress? Where did you get it (a local shop or some place like David's Bridal?). I would stop looking at the online photos and go try it on in person and then see if they can offer solutions that you can see with it on your body before you freak out.

The stock photos don't do dresses justice. Don't forget that. You make the dress, not the other way around. That being said, I suggest putting it on, assessing how you really feel, and making a decision from there.

Stock looking at stock photos. Mine looks NOTHING like the stock photo. And when I see the stock photo, I worry because it's not the shape I want. But on ME, it's the right shape.

So calm down and try not to panic. When you try the dress back on, you will probably feel better. You picked it for a reason. And you really can alter anything. I had to have a sweetheart neckline and they told me they could make any dress into a sweetheart. And for the waist, they can absolutely raise it.

You are probably freaking yourself out more than needed. Go in with an open mind tomorrow. Try not to stress and definitely stop looking at stock photos.

What's the designer/dress? I feel a little better when I search for real brides in my dress!

If you give me the name, I will help you look.

Nikki, you're scaring me! I have my first fitting tomorrow and I'm second guessing if I should have tried on more dresses (I only tried on 5).

I'd sleep on your decision. Between the stress of getting married and second guessing yourself (what women do!), I think you'll have more clarity later this week.

Glad I'm not the only one who goes through this little freakout. It feels better just to talk about it, tbh!

Its a Wtoo Cheryl - there arent a whole lot of photos yet because its a pretty new dress. First pic is the stock photo, second is my 'photoshop alterations' of how i'd like it to look when all is said and done.

Dress regret is super common - there are tons and tons of posts on this topic. So many brides go though it. I think there is just too much pressure to have the "perfect dress" - it's an unrealistic standard. Once you try it on tomorrow, you will likely remember why you chose it and that it was not all pressure from your mom. Just give it a chance.

If you still feel that way after tomorrow, talk to the store about your options.

Mine also looks nothing like the stock photo. It even looks like a completely different silhouette! Don't stress until your dress comes in. Then re-assess your feelings and what you want to do to it. Mine was also nothing like I originally wanted so I did have some doubts while I was waiting for it to come in, but I kept telling myself that I had chosen it for a reason. Once I put it back on after it came in, I fell in love with it again. There's no reason for you to stress now, nothing you can do. And stop looking at dresses (even yours)!!

It's a beautiful gown and the modifications you are wanting are definitely possible. I am sure they will work with you to create a look you are happy with. A seamstress can work wonders.

Your gown is beautiful, and dress regret is super common. I'm going through it right now, too as I hate the stock photo and am super worried I'll hate it the day of. That being said, you picked the dress for a reason! And, I think when it comes down to it, you will love it and know you made the right choice!

That dress is beautiful! I like the ombré blush idea, very pretty and unique without overdoing it.

Honestly, I think the dress is gorgeous, especially with how you want it to look after alterations!

Just take a few deep breaths and see how you feel about it after the fitting.

I think its a very beautiful dress, but at the end of the day, YOU need to be happy.

I went through dress regret too, and looking at stock photos is the worst thing you can do. Mine also looks nothing like the stock photo - it is a super unflattering shape in the stock photo, but fits my shape perfectly. Wait until your appointment tomorrow and talk with them - if they say they can do it, they can! Trust them. My tailor worked magic on mine (it was just simple alterations, but still). I hope it all works out for you; and that dress really is gorgeous!

I love that dress!!! Maybe your dress regret is anxiety over waiting for the dress to come in and it finally being here and it being "real". Try it on again tomorrow and see how you feel in it!

This is the only one I could find!

OMG that dress is stunning! You are going to be stunning.

That dress is gorgeous I will say! I feel the same way sometimes. I look at it and get confused because it's nothing I wanted. Whenever I have it on though all of that goes away. Hopefully when u see it again tomorrow that all goes away b