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i just realized that i bought the same dress as Fh's sister in law had for her wedding 6 years ago!

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Rachel, on April 9, 2018 at 11:45 PM

In late October, I bought my dress. I had my mom, sister, my dad, my step mom and my fmil with me at David's Bridal and the decision was easy. I fell in love with my dress. I thought it was flattering it made me happy and it was on sale so it was actually $200 under budget. I was on FB today and FH's brother posted a photo from their wedding in 2012 with a mushy quote. Much to my horror, I realized that I bought the same dress!!! I wasn't with my FH when they got married so I had no idea when I picked it. I'm so upset!! I don't have the budget for a new dress and it has been five months so I doubt David's Bridal will take it back. Even if they do, I would have to start searching again... I'm not sure what to do.

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Just Said Yes May 2021
Harri · on June 25, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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I may be the odd woman out here. But I’m finding myself in the position of the FSIL. My husband and I were married last year and now the next set are ready to get married. She has selected the dress that I wore. I don’t find it to be flattering. It has seemed to be a competition from the beginning and it is becoming annoying. The only difference between our situation and the OP is the length of time between the two marriages. Best of luck to you.
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VIP September 2018
Rachel · on June 25, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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Unsurprisingly, SIL was not thrilled that I had the same dress as her. She laughed it off but she seemed to think I was trying to copy her too. I hadn't met my husband when she got married so I hadn't even seen her dress. I added little swag sleeves to make my dress a bit different but I don't think that made her see it any differently. She also thought that I was copying her color since I picked navy blue to match my sapphire engagement ring and her main color was teal. I didn't bother to try convincing her otherwise.
I hope your FSIL gets over her desire to compete. Comparison is a theft of joy. If she wastes her time trying to be you, she won't have to enjoy being herself.
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