Am I the only one?

LADY324 · April 2011

Who is dreading dress shopping? I am not happy with where I am at with my weight right now so I am having a very hard time getting excited to go dress shopping. I am going for the 2nd time this saturday.

My first experience was great but since I have not worked out this past week I feel l am not mentally into dress shopping. I have a preggo MOH who is my cousin she is not due until August but we had these trips planned so she would be able to come. Or else I would be waiting until July!!

I feel like I can be too hard on myself sometimes. I just need to have fun with it. Everyone was telling me how great I looked in the dresses but I think losing 10 lbs will really help put me in a better mind set!

littlemoments324 · April 2011

When I went, I wasn't in the right mindset the first time around. I don't know why, maybe it was because I knew the shop wouldn't have a lot of dresses to fit me or because I didn't want to fall in love right away without exploring options...

I may be overweight, but I am happy. Yes, I am currently trying to lose 50lbs, but I'm not letting it hold me back from having a great experience dress shopping!!

I found THE dress while my mom was in town the second time we went to the dress shop. We're not going to buy until September because I know I want to lose weight. If I do, I do..if I don't, I don't....

Just stay positive, feel good about yourself! I'm sure you look smokin' in the dresses!! Just don't be hard and criticize things...and remember YOU have to be in love with the dress! everyone else loving it too is just a bonus, not a complete necessity!

I HTH!!!

LADY324 · April 2011

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[QUOTE]When I went, I wasn't in the right mindset the first time around. I don't know why, maybe it was because I knew the shop wouldn't have a lot of dresses to fit me or because I didn't want to fall in love right away without exploring options... I may be overweight, but I am happy. Yes, I am currently trying to lose 50lbs, but I'm not letting it hold me back from having a great experience dress shopping!! I found THE dress while my mom was in town the second time we went to the dress shop. We're not going to buy until September because I know I want to lose weight. If I do, I do..if I don't, I don't.... Just stay positive, feel good about yourself! I'm sure you look smokin' in the dresses!! Just don't be hard and criticize things...and remember YOU have to be in love with the dress! everyone else loving it too is just a bonus, not a complete necessity! I HTH!!! =)
Posted by littlemoments324[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I am going to get a good work out in at the gym tonight that always makes me feel so much better about myself. FI has a softball game tonight so I am going to make a nice healthy dinner for myself too :)

I will keep you posted on Monday how it goes. Lets hope they have some sample sizes in my size!!

Kimberly0402 · April 2011

I completely understand. I've decided that I'm not dress shopping until August. I need to be in better shape and I have this summer off (I'm a teacher), so my goal is to lose 20lbs before dress shopping.

fancieface · April 2011

I felt the same way as you. But I decided to go and not let my insecurities keep me from dress shopping. You'd be surprised at how thinner wedding dresses make you. I was surprised at how much thinner I felt. So go and have a good time and keep an open mind. Your FI loves you just the way you are!

littlemoments324 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_am-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:676a9ec8-6f13-4311-b216-f8e675bdf39dPost:abe7faac-c74c-4280-92d9-c7753c8e84fa">Re: Am I the only one?</a>:
[QUOTE]I felt the same way as you. But I decided to go and not let my insecurities keep me from dress shopping. <strong>You'd be surprised at how thinner wedding dresses make you. I was surprised at how much thinner I felt.</strong> So go and have a good time and keep an open mind. Your FI loves you just the way you are!
Posted by fancieface[/QUOTE]

I didn't even think about this!! That is exactly how the dresses made me feel!! It was great! If I were to order now I'd be ordering a size up from my street size just because of my toosh!!

Madisonpenny · April 2011

I' m not concerned about my weight at all.. i just hate shopping, possibly because I'm incredibly picky... so yeah, not looking forward to it at all..

MeaganR12 · April 2011

I'm not looking forward to dress shopping either. Mostly because I have Monique Lhuillier taste on an Ann Taylor Bridal budget, lol.

But I would just look at monday like a starting point. You shouldn't have to order your dress until October at the EARLIEST so just remember that and relax. Don't put too much pressure on yourself!

LADY324 · April 2011

Thanks ladies I got another good workout in last night and I plan to tonight as well and tomorrow morning. When I don't work out I feel like crap. So I actually mentally already feel better about tomorrow.

littlemoments324 · April 2011

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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies I got another good workout in last night and I plan to tonight as well and tomorrow morning. When I don't work out I feel like crap. So I actually mentally already feel better about tomorrow.
Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]

YAY!!!

AmandaSC1988 · April 2011

Yea I'm not really looking forward to dress shopping for many reasons. Mainly being I am addicted to Say Yes to the Dress and I can't afford those types of dresses, so I almost feel like my addiction to this show is setting me up for disaster when I see what I can ACTUALLY afford.

Additionally, I an vvveeerrrryyy indecisive, I will have to try on EVER dress in the Oklahoma/Dallas area to make sure I am making the correct choice. And the moment a sales person wants me to buy something, I back away, I don't do well with peer pressure....

The final reason I am not looking forward to dress shopping is that i am verry petite. IMy sister, who is about the same size had a hard time finding a dress because it is hard to imagine what a dress is going to look like when it is several sizes too large.

Wow, That feels good to get out all my wedding dress fears out in the open!!

littlemoments324 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_am-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:676a9ec8-6f13-4311-b216-f8e675bdf39dPost:da1ff8de-9f47-4cc1-8077-936d5d6fa563">Re: Am I the only one?</a>:
[QUOTE]Yea I'm not really looking forward to dress shopping for many reasons. Mainly being I am addicted to Say Yes to the Dress and <strong>I can't afford those types of dresses, so I almost feel like my addiction to this show is setting me up for disaster when I see what I can ACTUALLY afford</strong>. Additionally, I an vvveeerrrryyy indecisive, I will have to try on EVER dress in the Oklahoma/Dallas area to make sure I am making the correct choice. And the moment a sales person wants me to buy something, I back away, I don't do well with peer pressure.... The final reason I am not looking forward to dress shopping is that i am verry petite. IMy sister, who is about the same size had a hard time finding a dress because it is hard to imagine what a dress is going to look like when it is several sizes too large. Wow, That feels good to get out all my wedding dress fears out in the open!!
Posted by AmandaSC1988[/QUOTE]

I thought a lot of the similar dresses on SYTTD were going to be out of my price range...but they really weren't! Just remember to stay in budget =)

Heather Wood · April 2011

You can buy a dress in your size now, when you loose weight then they can take it in at the alterations which happen right before the wedding. If you wait too long you might miss out on getting the dress of your dreams. I ordered my dress in october and i wont get it until july. That would not be soon enough if I was getting married this july. You can always take a dress in!

Dayn070104 · April 2011

i was orgiially afraid to go shopping because i thought i'd look hideous in a white dress. but i agree with PP's that dresses make you look SO THIN! it's amazing! guarantee youll be pleasantly surprised

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