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Jamie
Beginner June 2022

Wedding Dress Doubt

Jamie, on December 14, 2021 at 4:32 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 14
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I am struggling with some serious wedding dress doubt. My mom wanted to be the only person shopping with me because I tend to get overwhelmed but I’m regretting that now because I feel I was a little TOO influenced by her opinion. There was one dress I really liked but I didn’t get it bc at the time she said it was too much material but come to find out she didn’t like the cleavage. I’m 36 getting married and I could care less about cleavage (especially in a ball gown). I didn’t ask the shop about the return policy after the deposit went down and now the dress is at my parents house and I’m stuck with it. I always wanted simple mikado silk. This has “bling” and I kinda feel like a conservative ice skater. What do you all think? I felt like this would be a great forum for brides to be that understand the dreaded wedding dress doubt.Wedding Dress Doubt 1
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Latest activity by Michelle, on December 24, 2021 at 4:15 PM
  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
    Rosie ·
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    Lol, conservative ice skater!

    Girl, you look stunning in that dress! It's beautiful and with your hair, makeup, veil or hair piece you will look incredible.

    But... it's your wedding day, and you need to FEEL beautiful, and no amount of us telling you that is going to be enough. You deserve to feel beautiful and special and if you don't think it's going to make you feel that way you could try to sell it and find something else?

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  • Pat
    Rockstar May 2023
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    It is a very pretty dress ..... and I hate to add to your doubt, but ........ I think you would do better in a fit and flare, or mermaid. JUST MY OPINION, and please - other readers - don't bash me. If you bling up the outfit with a veil and jewelry, does it make you happy? Or are you still thinking about that other dress? If so, I suggest you go and shop again. Good luck to you, no matter the choice (or what others, including me, say) Smiley heart

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  • Shannon
    Super July 2022
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    That’s why I didn’t invite my mom dress shopping. She has too many opinions and critiques.
    You look fabulous in this elegant dress. I love the contrast of fabrics between the top and skirt.


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  • devotedlydavis
    Expert March 2022
    devotedlydavis ·
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    Agree with Rosie - my first thought is LOL conservative I’ve skater. BUT - that’s not what I see at all! You look stunning, but what’s important is how you feel. If you aren’t going to be 100% confident - then you may need to find another option.
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  • Sharon
    Super September 2021
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    You look beautiful in the dress. As someone else said though no matter what anyone else says you have to feel beautiful in your dress. I don't think "conservative ice skater" is the vibe any bride is going for lol. Maybe go try on more dresses and see how you feel in them. Check with the salon if they would let you exchange that dress for another one.
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  • CountryBride
    VIP April 2022
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    You look amazing in the dress
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  • Jamie
    Beginner June 2022
    Jamie ·
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    Thanks everyone for the kind words. I have decided to try to sell it. If I can get the majority of my money back I called and the dress I keep thinking about has a really quick turnaround time so I could have it for my June 6th wedding. I definitely think only having my mom there was where I went wrong. If I can’t sell the dress I’m ok with wearing it just hoping I’m able to sell it. So far it’s on preowned dresses and the Still white websites. Keeping my fingers crossed
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  • Holli
    Just Said Yes February 2022
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    You look absolutely gorgeous girl!
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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    The dress is lovely and you look gorgeous, but if its not you, its not you. If you don't love it, its worth searching for a dress you do love!

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  • L
    Dedicated October 2021
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    It’s absolutely stunning!
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    Dedicated August 2022
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    This dress suits you, there is no doubt about it. But of course choosing dress- this is a difficult topic, I think I would rely more on the opinion of friends

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  • Jamie
    Beginner June 2022
    Jamie ·
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    I actually looked around and it would be a huge loss financially so I remembered that alterations can do amazing things. I have a pretty big budget for alterations so I’m going to get the V lowered with slimmer straps and that will make me not feel so conservative. Then get my beautiful clean silk dress for the after party. Getting it tot he
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  • Jamie
    Beginner June 2022
    Jamie ·
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    I did talk to the friends and they basically said to not make rash decisions. So I went to a tailor and we pinned some things and are going to try to make it work. I made the straps thinner and it feels sexier. The shirt material feels cheap so we’re swapping it out for Mikado. For the price could probably get a new dress but my parents gifted me the dress and alterations so I needed to try to make the best of it! This will be the new finished product. The tailor is very reputable so it’ll come down to trusting the process. I was losing sleep over it!Wedding Dress Doubt 4

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    The dress is beautiful and there is no cleavage showing at all in those pictures. Many dresses have bosoms popping out but that one does a good job of hiding the cleavage.


    However, you will know if the dress is the one because you won’t want to take it off at all. If you haven’t found the one gives that feeling, keep looking. There are many posts where brides are trying to resell their dresses because they let others pressure them out of what they feel happiest in. Your friends and siblings, etc. can choose their own style when it is their turn.
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