As a bride who previously posted on this board with the issue of wanting to possibly buy a new dress and sell the old one, I have some great alternatives that I wanted to share. The lesson that I learned was that the dress is an important element but not the only one... There are so many other elements/accessories that can change the entire look. Consider an awesome pair of shoes, a unique bold necklace, a colorful hair flower or headband. Also, making subtle alterations can change the dress to your liking, such as adding buttons on back or altering the neckline. Another fun addition could be a custom made or store bought petticoat that adds a splash of color at the bottom and adds shape to the dress. A combination of these additions can really transform your look. I did several of these things and I'm now so thankful I didn't replace my dress!