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Dress 911

I need help.

I've never thought of myself as a particularly girly girl, and I don't think I've gotten too caught up in the "perfect day, perfect moment" fairy tales that surround weddings. I know I'm lucky to get to spend the rest of my life with my fiance, and that's what's important. I can deal with the mediocre photographers, the crazy relatives, the funfetti cake (don't ask).

So I can't figure out why I'm so stuck in the dress area. I know it doesn't have to be perfect, but I can't even find something that seems almost right. I've gone to bridal shops and looked through every page on Etsy (literally!) and I just don't know where to look now.

I know I want something simple, preferably with some lace. I'm leaning more toward "summer dress" than something in the "bridal gown" milieu. But I'm stumped. I've run out of things to Google. I live in a sort of quiet part of South Carolina, so I don't have many boutiques I could go to and try things on. So what do I do? Is it time to give up and start trying to find someone who can make the dress for me? 

Any sites, stores or ideas about simple dresses would be most appreciated. I'm going a little nuts here. Help?

Beth

Re: Dress 911

  • Have you looked at J. Crew dresses? I feel like their dresses are pretty simple with a nice price tag. If you didn't like it, you could always return it, which is nice.  
  • pgcppgcp member
    Knottie Warrior 100 Comments 5 Love Its
    Have you checked BHLDN?  They have some very different designs.  http://www.bhldn.com
  • Sheesh - I looked at J. Crew. They had a lot of dresses that were close to what I wanted, and that encouraged me to look at other department-type stores. Still looking, but it was a good place to start!

    PGCP - I'll look now, thanks!
  • I agree with BHLDN as well, they have some really nice stuff.  Shopruche.com has some vintage-y feeling gowns as well if you like those.
  • Shopruche is so pretty! Can't believe I never found this :)
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