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Just Said Yes March 2018

Unsure about wedding dress

Chenelle, on January 8, 2018 at 1:37 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 13
I bought my wedding dress on Black Friday sales last year thinking that I would only go look at dresses and probably not find anything I liked. I walked into the boutique and tried on about ten dresses, and kept coming back to the plainest one which I liked the most. My mom was there and she really wanted me to go for something frilly or blingy, but I really liked the plain dress. I normally take my time making big decisions, but since it was Black Friday and the sales assistant told me it was the last one and that the price would go up exponentially if I waited, I decided to buy the dress. The more I look at the photo, the more I feel like I got caught up and cheated by the lies of specials. I don't feel like the dress flatters my figure and I fell like it makes me look like I don't have hips at all. I feel plain and boring in the dress, I also need to find seamless underwear for the dress as it shown EVERY little lump and bump.

I think the worst part is that no one reacted to the dress the same way I did. My mom hated it because it was too plain. My fiance disliked it, because it doesn't show off my curves and friends' reactions were sort-of like "it looks okay". So now I'm having severe doubts about the dress, as I want to walk down the isle and take my fiance's (and everyone attending) breath away.

I think another reason that the dress leaves a sour taste in my mouth is that the sales assistant lied to me. The dress is still the exact same price I paid for it and there are still plenty in stock. I'm wondering whether I'll like the dress more after alterations. I feel stupid for not taking my fiance with me to look at dresses. He is the person who's opinion matters the most to me. Maybe I wouldn't have made such a rash decision if he was there to guide me.

Please ignore my hair and face in the attached photos, my mom is the worst photographer on this planet.

<img src="C:\Users\chenelle\OneDrive - Paterson & Cooke\Personal\Back">

<img src="C:\Users\chenelle\OneDrive - Paterson & Cooke\Personal\Front">

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Latest activity by Chenelle, on January 9, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    Just Said Yes March 2018
    Chenelle ·
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    <img src="C:\Users\chenelle\OneDrive - Paterson & Cooke\Personal\Front">
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    Just Said Yes March 2018
    Chenelle ·
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    Sorry, I can't seem to get the hang of adding pictures. If someone could help that would be great. In the meantime here are the links to the pictures in photobucket:
    http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/Chenelle321/Front_zps1ca0uwtq.jpg
    http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/Chenelle321/Back_zpss8dezqvu.jpg
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  • Cassie
    Super April 2018
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    You have to upload the files from a source, click on the add file button and upload them from there
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    FrontUnsure about wedding dress 1

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    Thanks Cassie, I didn't see this button available when I posted the original question.

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  • Niccole
    Dedicated February 2018
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    I honestly think your dress is beautiful and it flatters your figure beautifully!!
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  • Valerie
    Savvy October 2018
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    This dress looks gorgeous on you!!! You can always add more "bling" Or alter it any way you'd like. Try the alterations before trying new dresses. It's really how you feel in the dress!
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  • Red Queen
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    It's totally a style preference. I mean, I don't like it because I love big poofy ballgowns with loads of bling and lace- I knew that was what I was going to buy.

    But it flatters you and if you like the simpler style, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Your family might have a different image of what makes a wedding gown than you do, and that's OK. It's YOUR dress. You need to choose something you like.

    What factors made you keep coming back to it? What do you like about it?

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  • Bailey
    Devoted January 2018
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    I think a little jewellery would be all you need if you wanted to dress it up. The back is lovely. I like to keep things simple.
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  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
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    The back is beautiful. I think it’s the fabric or the front that is throwing off the look. Maybe a skirt attachment would make it look more bridal
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  • April
    Super November 2018
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    Uh... The dress is beautiful and looks amazing on you. I wanted so badly to have my Fiance there because his opinion matters BUT I am so thankful that I did not have him there. I tried on dresses with family but when I made my final decision I was alone with the consultant and no one was there with me. I think I needed this because I was able to look at myself, feel beautiful and confident and you should do the exact same because you look amazing!

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  • HelloMrsNewman
    Dedicated October 2018
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    You must have saw something in the dress when you bought it originally so try and hold onto that feeling! Once your hair & makeup are done, and you add your jewelry and veil (?) you will feel great no matter what your wearing!

    I personally think the dress is stunning on you though!! If your not excited about it though, I would consider splurging on another dress. I’m not sure of your budget, but the dress is something you should LOVE and never want to take off! Just my opinion though, I’m sorry your feeling that way Smiley sad ...
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  • J
    Beginner September 2018
    Jaclyn ·
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    If you don't feel like a queen in it your not going to feel like that on your wedding day get something you love! Don't try to convince yourself I changed my venue after paying the first deposit I'll be losing money from that it really sucks but I found a place that's exactly what I want and I'm so glad it did and it's a better feeling knowing you have something you love than trying to make yourself love something take your fiance to try on dresses don't tell him what one you get take him to one appointment!
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    Thanks everyone! Your advice really helps a lot. The things that made me like te dress origianlly were the back and the neckline. I also really liked the feel of the material and the fact that it was not restricting in anyway. It moved when I did. I can put it on and take it off easily without any help and should have no problems sitting and dancing in it either.

    What made fall out of love with the dress is that its hard to wear, the skirt shows every imperfection and on top of that my hips disappear in it a bit. I used to have a very boyish figure in high school, so I try to avoid anything that does not enhance my curves.

    I've spoken to my fiance and we've decided that when I go for my first fitting he'll be there and I can try on a few other dresses and see how they compare. I really value his opinion and he has a way of rephrasing my ideas and asking me questions that help me realize what my decisions are. I think he can help me either alter this dress to make it my ideal dress, or help me choose the perfect dress. We've also decided to go tux shopping for him after that as well. Smiley smile
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