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let me pout for a minute

laleighmoorelaleighmoore member
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Sigh...
I fell in love with a Maggie Dress from 2007 (Amour Brooch)
BUT after calling 30+ stores in TX it can be ordered but no one carries it as a sample, nor is it available on the loaner program anymore.

I did find 2 stores that had a variation of the dress and a month ago I made an appointment to visit my MOH in Houston and drive down to try on this cousin dress. Today I called to move my appointment earlier and found out they sold the $#!%^ thing!
Now the only variation of the dress I want it all the way in Dallas 4 hours from here. Guess I will have to make a trip north in the next month or so.

GRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Butter CookieButter Cookie member
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry you have to drive 8 hours for a dress. Why aren't you just ordering it?
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  • Cant_wait!Cant_wait!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_let-pout-minute?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:353659d6-aa8a-42d7-bed4-ad2805abfe9ePost:d459817d-7201-4d4f-a051-cac105254c70">let me pout for a minute</a>:
    [QUOTE]Sigh... I fell in love with a Maggie Dress from 2007 (Amour Brooch) BUT after calling 30+ stores in TX it can be ordered but no one carries it as a sample, nor is it available on the loaner program anymore. I did find 2 stores that had a variation of the dress and a month ago I made an appointment to visit my MOH in Houston and drive down to try on this cousin dress. Today I called to move my appointment earlier and found out they sold the $#!%^ thing! Now the only variation of the dress I want it all the way in Dallas 4 hours from here. Guess I will have to make a trip north in the next month or so. GRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • TheDuckisTheDuckis member
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    edited December 2011
    This is why I never bothered looking at pictures of wedding dresses. I will bet money that you'll make the trip to Dallas and end up hating the dress once it's on.

    Go to some local dress shops and try on a bunch of different dresses. You will fall in love with how one of them looks on you. Buy that one.
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  • HeffalumpHeffalump member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_let-pout-minute?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:47Discussion:353659d6-aa8a-42d7-bed4-ad2805abfe9ePost:2a9c7677-8a23-49e9-b19f-145506f19f66">Re: let me pout for a minute</a>:
    [QUOTE]This is why I never bothered looking at pictures of wedding dresses. I will bet money that you'll make the trip to Dallas and end up hating the dress once it's on. Go to some local dress shops and try on a bunch of different dresses. You will fall in love with how one of them looks on you . Buy that one.
    Posted by TheDuckis[/QUOTE]

    This.  The two dresses I loved were not even dresses I particularly liked on the hanger.  The sales clerk brought them to me to try and they were perfect.  Meanwhile, the dresses I loved in photos were kind of meh on me.
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  • **O-Face****O-Face** member
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    I agree.  I thought I wanted one style, but ended up going in the opposite direction. 
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  • laleighmoorelaleighmoore member
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    edited December 2011
    I wont order the dress until I can try it on.
    What I want in a dress I have not seen online much, out of 1000's i look at I have only like 2-3 and they have all been these weird cases where the dress is no longer or the designer is no longer.
    I intend to buy my dress online used or as a sample so going to the stores puts pretty much everything out of my price range when you meet with a consultant. They have no idea that the dress they are selling for $1800 can be bought by a bride used online for $900 etc...
    Just a little frustrated but I have plenty of time still since I will NOT be ordering a dress I dont need 7months-year.
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  • Butter CookieButter Cookie member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_let-pout-minute?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:353659d6-aa8a-42d7-bed4-ad2805abfe9ePost:7868214f-44b5-45d9-9db0-8402b2ecd84d">Re: let me pout for a minute</a>:
    [QUOTE]I wont order the dress until I can try it on. What I want in a dress I have not seen online much, out of 1000's i look at I have only like 2-3 and they have all been these weird cases where the dress is no longer or the designer is no longer. I intend to buy my dress online used or as a sample so going to the stores puts pretty much everything out of my price range when you meet with a consultant. <strong>They have no idea that the dress they are selling for $1800 can be bought by a bride used online for $900</strong> etc... Just a little frustrated but I have plenty of time still since I will NOT be ordering a dress I dont need 7months-year.
    Posted by laleighmoore[/QUOTE]


    Yes, they do.

    A girl on here went and tried on a dress then bought it from Sydney's Closet online.
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  • mrsconn23mrsconn23 member
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    edited December 2011
    Let you pout for a minute? Srsly?

    Are you 9?
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  • TheDuckisTheDuckis member
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    edited December 2011
    Why do you think most dress shops won't let you take pictures, or won't tell you the designer until you've paid for the dress?

    If you want a used or sample dress, you're going to have to lower your expectations about trying it on before you buy it.
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  • **O-Face****O-Face** member
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    I would suggest making sure that the style you're looking for actually is what you want.  If so, make the haul and just get it out of the way. 
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  • E SquaredE Squared member
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    edited December 2011
    I have a slew of pics from dress shopping, so that shouldn't be a problem.

    Even if you go to stores (which I recommend you do), you're not getting roped into buying anything. Find your style, find your size, do a search for a used dress in that style. Bop. Done.

    ...Am I missing something here? It's not rocketsauce.
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  • Cant_wait!Cant_wait!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_let-pout-minute?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:353659d6-aa8a-42d7-bed4-ad2805abfe9ePost:ecf065a5-2e3a-4cb2-a857-d5577a094afe">Re: let me pout for a minute</a>:
    [QUOTE]I have a slew of pics from dress shopping, so that shouldn't be a problem. Even if you go to stores (which I recommend you do), you're not getting roped into buying anything. Find your style, find your size, do a search for a used dress in that style. Bop. Done. ...Am I missing something here? It's not rocketsauce.
    Posted by E Squared[/QUOTE]
    I think the real question here is what IS rocketsauce?!
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  • E SquaredE Squared member
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    edited December 2011
    Pssh. Wouldn't you like to know? ;P
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  • HeffalumpHeffalump member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_let-pout-minute?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:47Discussion:353659d6-aa8a-42d7-bed4-ad2805abfe9ePost:7868214f-44b5-45d9-9db0-8402b2ecd84d">Re: let me pout for a minute</a>:
    [QUOTE]I wont order the dress until I can try it on. What I want in a dress I have not seen online much, out of 1000's i look at I have only like 2-3 and they have all been these weird cases where the dress is no longer or the designer is no longer. I intend to buy my dress online used or as a sample so going to the stores puts pretty much everything out of my price range when you meet with a consultant. They have no idea that the dress they are selling for $1800 can be bought by a bride used online for $900 etc... Just a little frustrated but I have plenty of time still since I will NOT be ordering a dress I dont need 7months-year.
    Posted by laleighmoore[/QUOTE]

    I forget the name of the site, but I ordered my dress online for a lot less than it was in the store.  It was like $1200 "on sale" for $900 at House of Brides (Chicago), but I got it for like $425 online.  The site was in <a href="http://www.windsorpeak.com/bridalbargains/">Bridal Bargains</a>.

    Do what you want, but used/sample isn't your <em>only</em> option if you have your heart set on a particular dress.
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  • RichSteph21210RichSteph21210
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    edited December 2011
    I would definitely try on before you buy. I had my heart set on this one dress and when I tried it on I hated it. I would just make the drive up there so you won't be thinking what if, or be disappointed if you order it and dont like it.
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  • tommyandytommyandy member
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    edited December 2011
    Does Pearl's Place have it?  http://www.pearlsplace.com/
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  • laleighmoorelaleighmoore member
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    edited December 2011
    I have found a lot of places on line to buy it but I want to try it on, so i have to drive to dallas now if that is going to happen..... sigh. I hate dallas.
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