I could really use some help! I tried on dress #1 early on, and it stuck in my head. I kept comparing everything to dress #1. (Excuse the pic quality, this salon had poor lighting.)
I tried on dress #2 several days later at a different salon and really liked it but decided that I had already made my mind up about #1.
I actually went to buy #1, but when I put it back on, I wondered about #2. I was handing over my CC for dress #1 when I panicked and left. I retried on #2 later that day, and I'm still quite torn. Hoping that hearing other peoples' opinions will cause me to feel defensive toward one dress.
#1 is more romantic, timeless and wedding dress-like in my opinion. #2 is more flattering to my body - I am much larger on the top, so the sweetheart neckline is feminine, and #2 shows off my waist and hips more. #2 is not insignificantly more expensive, but #1 will require much more tailoring (taking in the waist by one size and the hips by two sizes).
Based on my description, #1 sounds more like what I want. Plus, I was so certain about it before. But I panicked once and don't want to feel regret post-purchase. I'll be happy with either, I'm sure, but it's a big decision. THANK YOU!!