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Just got back from my dress fitting.  I have serious dress remorse.  The dress is a two in one style and I think that is what sold me.  I love the reception portion of the dress, but I don't really like the ceremony portion.  I think it makes me look heavier than I am and isn't very flaterring. Maybe i'm overthinking.  It isn't in the budget to get a new one, so this is my only option. Maybe it will grow on me again? Here are the pics.




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  • LetsHikeTodayLetsHikeToday member
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    I think you look really pretty in both!
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  • brandichamberlainbrandichamberlain
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:cb6209be-b3b6-45fe-a708-07d1508d4f60Post:8129c18e-fc7f-41c0-8935-fc8da9e2c8c5">Re: Dress Fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]I like both dresses.  It does look like the top is a teeny bit too tight. Maybe they can refit it?
    Posted by kodakitty[/QUOTE]

    FI was being helpful and I asked him to put my bra with my shoes to take today. He put a regular bra.  I have to take it home and try it on with my wedding bra and then take it back if it needs to be adjusted.

    I somewhat felt rushed and that they were annoyed with having to stop what they were working on even though I had an appointment.  Maybe that just left the bad taste in my mouth.
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  • dmiller9274dmiller9274 member
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    I like your dress. Maybe I'm dumb, but I didn't realize they made two in one dresses. Cute idea!
    Also, I think you're very pretty. 
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  • AllAboutTheBenjaminAllAboutTheBenjamin member
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    Oh I think you look lovely!  That's a very fun, flirty style of dress.  You look beautiful.
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  • ErinG93ErinG93 member
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    I think they are both really flattering! I like the ceremony style, I think it accentuates your waist really well. 
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  • brandichamberlainbrandichamberlain
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    Wow. Thank you all very much for the comments.  I'm sure I'm just over analyzing and I'll be happy again with it by the date. 

    But seriously- you have to walk through all the other gorgeous dresses to get to alterations and that isn't very helpful.

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  • AllAboutTheBenjaminAllAboutTheBenjamin member
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    brandi - even now, when I go to bridal shops for bridesmaids dresses for friends weddings, I still wish I could try on all the wedding dresses.  And that ship sailed forever ago, lol.
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  • LetsHikeTodayLetsHikeToday member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:cb6209be-b3b6-45fe-a708-07d1508d4f60Post:15cd6d08-4ec3-4d67-a863-f2586f61e9e0">Re: Dress Fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]brandi - even now, when I go to bridal shops for bridesmaids dresses for friends weddings, I still wish I could try on all the wedding dresses.  And that ship sailed forever ago, lol.
    Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]
    Yes! Me too. I get dress envy after being married 10 months.
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  • brandichamberlainbrandichamberlain
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    Oh, you should probably just make yourself happy and have a second wedding then, no? ;)

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  • SarahPLizSarahPLiz member
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    YOu look awesome. Once the hem is pressed and the dress is steamed, it will hang different, I promise. You can always experiment with different amounts of fluff under the dress to see what you like better. 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:cb6209be-b3b6-45fe-a708-07d1508d4f60Post:5813b2de-a955-45db-85c2-c0fbe64d2250">Re: Dress Fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]YOu look awesome. Once the hem is pressed and the dress is steamed, it will hang different, I promise. You can always experiment with different amounts of fluff under the dress to see what you like better. 
    Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

    I tried to do that thinking it would look better, but the outside snaps in under the fabric around my waist (you lift it up and just add this extra layer of fabric) so the fluff would have to go on top of the shorter dress to be under the longer.  It wasn't really doing what it needed to. 

    She told me that they steamed the dress before I came. Does it not look steamed?  Maybe I need to take it elsewhere for that?
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    [QUOTE]Oh, you should probably just make yourself happy and have a second wedding then, no? ;)
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]
    Ha! There is no way in hell I'm trying on dresses with this bump I have going on. :-) 
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  • brandichamberlainbrandichamberlain
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    One of my bridesmaids just had her baby when we went dress shopping.  I think she felt really bad about herself. I felt terrible.
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    [QUOTE]One of my bridesmaids just had her baby when we went dress shopping.  I think she felt really bad about herself. I felt terrible.
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]
    I'm sure she'll feel better soon!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:cb6209be-b3b6-45fe-a708-07d1508d4f60Post:26b678cc-801e-4bff-bb7a-ba256feee58a">Re: Dress Fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : I tried to do that thinking it would look better, but the outside snaps in under the fabric around my waist (you lift it up and just add this extra layer of fabric) so the fluff would have to go on top of the shorter dress to be under the longer.  It wasn't really doing what it needed to.  She told me that they steamed the dress before I came. <strong>Does it not look steamed?  Maybe I need to take it elsewhere for that?</strong>
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]<div>I meant the part where they pinned it up. I swear it will hang different once the hems are flat. </div><div>
    </div><div>I like it though. 

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  • shaydeniseshaydenise
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    I love your dress!  I think you look beautiful!

    And I'll ditto AATB on wanting to try on more dresses.... A year and a half after the wedding ha.
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  • SarahPLizSarahPLiz member
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    Oh, and a fantastic idea: Walk into your reception in the full dress, and then just rip off the skirt during the first dance. Shock factor like WHOA!. ;)
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : I meant the part where they pinned it up. I swear it will hang different once the hems are flat.  I like it though. 
    Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

    This is was my final fitting and everything was already completed on it. I may be getting confused about this.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : This is was my final fitting and everything was already completed on it. I may be getting confused about this.
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]
    It looks like in the pucture that the front hem is higher on your right than on your left. Maybe I'm just not seeing it right. 
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : It looks like in the pucture that the front hem is higher on your right than on your left. Maybe I'm just not seeing it right. 
    Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

    I see this too.  See how part of the hem looks like it's not touching the floor?  That's what Sarah's talking about (I think)

    You look really pretty in both.  I like the look.  Do you have jewelry picked out?
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  • brandichamberlainbrandichamberlain
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    Sarah- I see what you mean. I think it was the way I was standing. I'll check that out further.  The ripping off of the dress is my plan :) I am excited for it!

    Pirate- don't have jewelry picked yet but I'm thinking about doing a pearl necklace from etsy.  I got THESE for my BM to wear. They have silver chains with a dark grey pearl.  I might get the same with a white pearl and matching earrings.
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    [QUOTE]Sarah- I see what you mean. I think it was the way I was standing. I'll check that out further.  The ripping off of the dress is my plan :) I am excited for it! Pirate- don't have jewelry picked yet but I'm thinking about doing a pearl necklace from etsy.  I got THESE for my BM to wear. They have silver chains with a dark grey pearl.  I might get the same with a white pearl and matching earrings.
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]

    What do you think about something bolder? Like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91394686/pearl-wedding-necklace-ivory-pearl?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=pearl+wedding+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_spelling_accepted=pearl+wedding+neclace&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank">THIS </a>or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91244708/pearl-wedding-necklace-crystal-bridal?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=pearl+wedding+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_spelling_accepted=pearl+wedding+neclace&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank">THIS </a>or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79350238/bridal-necklace-with-swarovski-crystals?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=pearl+wedding+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_spelling_accepted=pearl+wedding+neclace&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank">THIS</a>?

    ETA: I like what you posted, but I don't think it's enough.  Look at the first pic of you in the dress, you can barely see your necklace.  The pearl one your BMs will wear is even more subtle.
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    [QUOTE]I love your dress!  I think you look beautiful! And I'll ditto AATB on wanting to try on more dresses.... A year and a half after the wedding ha.
    Posted by shaydenise[/QUOTE]

    I agree with all these ladies!

    Number one you look fabulous in that dress. Two the other day I was searching online for a dress for someone else on the AA board and I was like, well holy crap I want that dress now. Yeah, we celebrate our 2 year next month.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : What do you think about something bolder? Like THIS or THIS or THIS ? ETA: I like what you posted, but I don't think it's enough.  Look at the first pic of you in the dress, you can barely see your necklace.  The pearl one your BMs will wear is even more subtle.
    Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]

    These are all very pretty, but not really my style.  I only wore a necklace today to get a general feel of it, otherwise I NEVER wear jewelry.  I guess I have a hard time spending over 100.00 for a necklace that I'll wear once. KWIM?
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : These are all very pretty, but not really my style.  I only wore a necklace today to get a general feel of it, otherwise I NEVER wear jewelry.  I guess I have a hard time spending over 100.00 for a necklace that I'll wear once. KWIM?
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]

    Yes.

    But 1) Do you generally go around in long white dresses?  It's a day to wear things you don't normally wear.

    and B) It doesn't have to be expensive, you could even make one for cheap (it's easy) those were just quick examples.
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    I like the second one Pirate!
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : Yes. But 1) Do you generally go around in long white dresses?  It's a day to wear things you don't normally wear. and B) It doesn't have to be expensive, you could even make one for cheap (it's easy) those were just quick examples.
    Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]

    You make valid points.  I should probably try shopping around a bit more to get an idea.  I guess I just haven't really thought about it.  Thanks for the advice!
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    [QUOTE]I like the second one Pirate!
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    (me too, that one was my favorite)
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    [QUOTE]I think you look great! I would love to try on more wedding gowns.  Maybe we should have a GTG and all bring our dresses to pass around.  <strong>We could sit on the couch and drink wine in them like that old episode of Friends.
    </strong>Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]

    I always think about that episode when I see someone in a dress.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Fitting : You make valid points.  I should probably try shopping around a bit more to get an idea.  I guess I just haven't really thought about it.  Thanks for the advice!
    Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]

    Also, you have really nice posture and look beautiful in the first pic, but my eye is drawn straight towards your chest.  Not your pretty face.  That's what made someone say it looked a tad bit tight on top, it's because that's where the eye is drawn.

    Something with a little shine (like pearls) or sparkle higher up will help draw people's eye up to your beautiful face and away from your breasts.
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