The dress I don't think I love

vscheidt891

I bought my dress, which is absolutely gorgeous. But now I am wondering whether or not it is really the dress for me. Its great, but I don't really get that bridal feeling when I look at it. What should I do?
Should I just chill for a little while, cause maybe it is stress and not really the dress? or should I go and try on other dresses to see if I find one that gives me that feeling?

opalsky007

Take some time--you're right, it could be stress. In the mean time, don't look at other dresses. Just think over whether you really want to make a change.

Do you have any photos you can share? Sometimes all you really need is a confidence boost. I had a lot of doubts about my own gown at first, and everyone's feedback really helped.

[Deleted User]

Ditto opalsky. I had similar thoughts about mine as well bc I had a hard time deciding between two of them. I ended up buying the second choice, and thought about it for days afterwards. However, I am so glad I did bc I had so many compliments at our wedding.

swissarmymelody

I would wait..and don't look at any other dresses either because that will make it worse. I think many brides go through that, including myself. There are SO many beautiful dresses and there are always new ones coming out, so it is normal to like more than one.

Also, it wasn't until after my first fitting when I felt more comfortable about my dress choice. It's amazing how alterations can change a dress!

srkropf

Totally agree with opalsky

vscheidt891

Yeah I think you guys are right. It is a great dress. I think when you are soo afraid of making a wrong choice, you choose the thing you have the most control over to stress about. Here is my dress, but I am having the straps taken off. I love the back !!!!

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=3faf4a82-e151-4722-bcff-613e62c0d32f&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=2&colorId1=

littlemisssara

I went through the same thing, especially since the pictures I had of me in the dress weren't the most flattering - the dress wasn't fitting perfectly - I didn't have the crinoline skirt it needed to make it not look like a bunch of fabric.

Don't look at other dresses. You may doubt yourself even more.
Take some time, don't look at it. And if you need/can try it on again on a day you're feeling pretty - do you hair and makeup and be in a good mood.

That's what worked for me, and having my girls reassure me that it really was the perfect dress.

I'm sure you're gorgeous in it!

opalsky007

Attagirl. I especially love the ruching. Very flattering!

jaimelody

I think it's a very pretty dress. And it's your wedding day - of course it's going to look bridal amongst all your guests and with that glow that no other feeling could give you. I agree with the other girls - NO MORE DRESSES! I never got that "omg i'm a bride" feeling from my dress. It was the one that made me feel the prettiest, yes, but I didn't have a burst out crying fit of joy envisioning myself walking down the aisle. Not everyone will like that. And it's okay. I would hate for you to have to be a two dress bride.