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Km42118
VIP April 2018

WITH PHOTO: Guilt and regret

Km42118, on March 13, 2017 at 1:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 33

**with photo**I don't like to spend money. I have room to but I often feel guilty. Especially with my dress. When I first went dress shopping I saw something for 1500 that I loved. But I couldn't imagine spending that plus 600$ in alterations on one thing that will be worn for 6 hours and then put...

**with photo**I don't like to spend money. I have room to but I often feel guilty. Especially with my dress. When I first went dress shopping I saw something for 1500 that I loved. But I couldn't imagine spending that plus 600$ in alterations on one thing that will be worn for 6 hours and then put away. So I went and bout a much cheaper dress for 500. From David's. I've tried on so many of their dresses and didn't find one I liked. It's nice but it's not my dream dress and I often have a feeling of regret. Anyone can tell me where to look for decent price dress in the hundreds (not thousands) for a light weight beach/destination wedding dress. I want to look amazing and not just something I took out of my closet. Someone told me you should wear something that you couldn't wear at another function. Thanks for reading! Btw: if you have a photo of your dress, I would love to see it!


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  • Seale
    Master November 2017
    Seale ·
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    I actually bought a more expensive dress that I'm now regretting. I made a hurried decision because I was purchasing off the rack and the girl told me if I waited too long, it may not be there so I hurried and bought it. Now, the more I look at the pictures of me in it, the more I see it's not me and it actually doesn't look that great on me. The dress I have plans to buy now is more my style and will only be about $350 altogether.

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  • NatHam
    VIP October 2017
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    I think that looks great on you! I didn't want to spend that kind of money either, and I bought a very pretty reasonable dress.. sometimes I have dress regret because it wasn't what I wanted, but I fell in love with my dress for a reason, but I just have to keep remembering that.

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  • Karie
    VIP October 2017
    Karie ·
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    I think that dress is gorgeous on you!

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  • SPF
    Expert May 2018
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    You look beautiful.

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  • Wedding18
    Expert September 2018
    Wedding18 ·
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    The dress is gorgeous!

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  • FutureMrsLittle
    Super September 2018
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    The dress is very pretty, is it within your budget? Can you afford it or you just don't wanna spend that much?

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  • Caitlin
    Master July 2017
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    I agree with PP that you look amazing in this dress. I would suggest preownedweddingdresses.com as others have because you can find new and sample dresses for less. Or try a consignment shop for wedding dresses. That's where I found my dress and it was brand new and for less than 1/3 of what it would be priced.

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  • Roxanne
    Expert April 2017
    Roxanne ·
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    I agree with PP, the dress is gorgeous on you. You can always jazz it up with some great accessories and/or a beautiful belt.

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  • Judith
    Expert March 2017
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    I actually have the same dress! Although it looks way better on you :-( but what does you r dream dress look like? FYI to everyone, this is the David's Bridal dress

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  • Penelope
    Devoted October 2017
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    I'm heading to DB for their sale today...buying off the rack and hoping to come in way under budget with no dress regret! I had planned on $1500 for dress with alterations but decided to cut that in half and buy off the rack. I wasn't worried but today I'm over the top nervous!

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  • VegasWed!
    Super October 2017
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    I second the bridesmaids dress idea! I've seen a lot of flowing white dresses that would be perfect for a beach wedding. You could easily dress it up with bridal accessories.

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  • S
    Dedicated September 2017
    Sydney ·
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    Don't let the place you bought the dress from alter your dress. I'm taking mine to someone local who charges like $50

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  • VegasWed!
    Super October 2017
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    I came across this dress on the TJmax website in case it interests you. I'd totally buy this as a second dress if they had it in my size.

    http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/white/women-women-dresses/false/Illusion-Sweetheart-Bead-Lace-Gown/1000196736?colorId=NS1003607&pos=1:18&N=2381964526+3784554090+1935453278

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