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PaintingTheRosesRed
Devoted April 2018

Going dress shopping alone...anyone else?

PaintingTheRosesRed, on September 25, 2016 at 12:59 PM

Posted in Style and Décor 63

I never realized how alone I truly am until today...I was in foster care so don't have much family to begin with. I only have 2 friends in the area that could go with me. One of them has plans today and the other one may not be coming with me. If you have read my other post, you know that my mother...

I never realized how alone I truly am until today...I was in foster care so don't have much family to begin with. I only have 2 friends in the area that could go with me. One of them has plans today and the other one may not be coming with me. If you have read my other post, you know that my mother is not involved much and may not even be invited to the wedding and my sister is out of state. I cannot invite SO's sisters as one is out of the country and the other one is not a very nice person. I feel like this is going to be the most depressing dress shopping experience I could ever imagine.

Anyone else go dress shopping on their own and enjoy themselves?

63 Comments

  • PaintingTheRosesRed
    Devoted April 2018
    PaintingTheRosesRed ·
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    The tea was my favorite but it was 300 over budget. I was sad, but I refuse to go into debt. Lol


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  • Sam
    VIP October 2016
    Sam ·
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    I'm glad you had a positive experience! You look beautiful in the dresses you tried on, that tea length dress is my favorite, so beautiful!!

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  • Melissa
    Super December 2016
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    Love the tea length!

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  • FinallyFreeberg
    Expert August 2017
    FinallyFreeberg ·
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    I wished I would have gone alone how ever I am sorry you feel this way eta words are hard

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  • K&B 2017
    Dedicated September 2017
    K&B 2017 ·
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    The tea length is my favorite

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  • Jobelle
    Super August 2016
    Jobelle ·
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    I went by myself and got my wedding dress on my first visit! My husband love my wedding dress to death. No regrets at all. Sometimes, all you need is to look at the mirror and ask yourself if you see yourself getting married with that dress on you. It worked for me.

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  • Alice
    Expert October 2016
    Alice ·
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    I took my fh and made him sit on the other side of the store lol...then I had the consultant take pics and I sent them to my daughter and we texted back and forth but she was too slow so I chose it myself

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  • #vine
    Super August 2016
    #vine ·
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    Good for you for sticking to your budget! I am sure you will find something beautiful and within your budget.

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  • 033118
    Super March 2018
    033118 ·
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    Does the salon have any trunk shows coming up for the designer? You can normally check the designer website for trunk shows or vendors in your area, another salon might have your dress in you price range!

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  • K
    Savvy November 2016
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    Go and FaceTime your sis! You will have the best of both worlds!

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  • Elizabeth
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    Elizabeth ·
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    So glad your sister could be "there". You look amazing in all the dresses you tried on! The tea length one is super cute!! You may be at the salon alone, but you've got all the ladies and gents here that can help you! Hugs!

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  • GeeQT
    Expert November 2017
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    I will be also, I get overwhelmed going with a bunch of people

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  • LuckyAK
    VIP March 2018
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    I went by myself and it was GREAT. You don't need a big gang of opinions clouding your judgement!

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  • MrsMcPherson
    Super August 2016
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    I love the long one. Gorgeous.

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  • OGSue
    Master August 2016
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    I went by myself and I loved it! I didn't have other people's opinion clouding my opinion of my dress, I picked it and it was picked based on my instinct.

    But if you prefer to have people I'm sure a lady from the WW community would be more than happy to join you - you don't happen to live in Ottawa, ON do you?

    ETA: just read the comments and saw your pics and that you are in Arizona (boo), I love the dresses on you - the tea length one is my favourite!

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  • Lewayna
    Dedicated March 2017
    Lewayna ·
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    It's ok I went by myself and found the dress. Also with the help

    Of the lady in David’s Bridal

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  • S
    Savvy May 2027
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    I really want to go alone to pick a final three. I'll take mom and sister to help choose when I say yes to the dress!

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  • Ms. MRose
    Super April 2017
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    You could also check online at preownedweddingdresses.com to see if you can find that dress at a less expensive price. Once you know which dress and the size, it makes it easier!

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  • M
    Dedicated November 2016
    Mrs.L ·
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    I went alone and therefore had no one to distract me so I was able to take the time to look at what I wanted to look at without being rushed. Its not so bad!

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  • AshMar
    Master April 2017
    AshMar ·
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    I work at David's, a lot of girls come in and shop alone. Smiley smile

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