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Rachel
Beginner December 2019

Where to buy non traditional wedding dresses?

Rachel, on May 31, 2019 at 6:38 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 15
Hello! I just recently got engaged, and my fiancé and I are planning for a winter wedding. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on an actual wedding dress, and I have decided to get a nice dress that I can wear even after the wedding. I’m having trouble finding good websites that either fit my idea or my budget (about 200.00) I’m wanting a long-sleeved! Any ideas, pictures, or websites would be greatly appreciated!!

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on July 8, 2019 at 12:54 PM
  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    Check out Lulu's or ASOS! They have beautiful high-street bridal gowns Smiley smile

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I love this. This is what I did. My best advice to you is don't think of things in categories. Think of things as a nice dress you'd want. Like a bridesmaid dress and a bridal dress and a mother of the bride dress and whatever else are just categories.
    Some sites I like are Lulu's and azazie. But I even went to the mall and found some nice ones at like Windsor. Basically where ever has a selection of formal dresses. I went off the beaten path and got a forever21 dress. That sounds weird but it was very formal and all the reviews said they used it for their wedding.
    I do have some standard advice I give people when they buy online:
    1) maybe go shopping in person first to see what you like, that way you already have a better idea of styles. For instance if you know already that mermaid style doesn't work on you because you've tried it then that helps you in your search
    2) look at return policies
    3) look for coupons
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    Super July 2020
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    I agree with PP. Don't limit yourself on the category. A couple extra inexpensive accessories can make a simple yet beautiful dress a stunning elegant dress.
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted May 2020
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    David's Bridal. I got mine for $199.28 and it is PERFECT
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  • KiwiDerbyBride
    VIP May 2015
    KiwiDerbyBride ·
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    ModCloth has some gorgeous options!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    What about PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com or a used wedding website? You might be able to buy one!
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  • Rachel
    Beginner December 2019
    Rachel ·
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    I found one on lulu’s earlier, but I am waiting to purchase until I have looked at all options. These days it’s so easy to just purchase everything online, but definitely for the occasion, I might have to do it in person. Thank you for your help!!
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  • Rachel
    Beginner December 2019
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    Oooh I have heard ModCloth is awesome!
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    Super June 2019
    Tiffany ·
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    I love my gown from Cocomelody. I wanted a black gown and they delivered! They have a lot of bridesmaids dresses that can be easily a wedding dress if made in white or ivory. What about a lace shrug or something if you can’t find what you like?
    my gown was $391 total with a coupon code. I first tried china wedding dress from aliexpress so unless you are very careful and order well ahead of avoid this personally.
    I had a lot of limits wanting black, lots more options if you want traditional color. If not the sky is the limit for evening gowns etc!
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  • Cori
    Devoted June 2020
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    JJ's House has all sorts of beautiful dresses for amazing prices. My friend got her first wedding dress on there for $130. The only reason she didn't wear it was because her mom said no.


    https://www.jjshouse.com


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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
  • Rachel
    Beginner December 2019
    Rachel ·
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    I found one online but I’m going to shop around still 😄
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  • Shannon
    Expert June 2021
    Shannon ·
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    I've also seen some gorgeous long sleeved wedding dresses in thirft shops. I'm not doing a traditional dress either partially to save money. You have a lot of options.

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  • Shannon
    Expert June 2021
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    This is gorgeous on ebay for less than $70.


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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    What is the dress you like online? 😊

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