Dress shopping.... and dilemma

Re: Dress shopping.... and dilemma

• thisismynickname2 member

  

  July 2014

  That's gorgeous! (And I actually like the bolero too, but different strokes for different folks.)  

  
  

  If you're getting more and more excited, just stop looking.  You may only confuse yourself further.  

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• JCbride2015 member

  

  July 2014

  That dress is STUNNING.  And it sounds like it makes you feel confident in your bod!  Rock it!

  
  

  I went to three shops over the course of two shopping days.  The moment I put on my dress, I knew it was the one and I immediately was ready to stop looking.  I had had my heart set on a silver or blush dress, and I fell in love with a champagne dress which was far more traditional than I originally intended.  But I felt so great in it and didn't want to take it off.  That was the deciding factor.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  "I'm not a rude bitch.  I'm ten rude bitches in a large coat."

  
  

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• sarawifenow member

  

  July 2014

  I only went to one store to try on dresses. My dress was the second dress I tried on and I ordered that day. The more you try on, the more frustrated you will get. I ditto PP and say stick with this one. You will be less likely to have dress regret and drss envy in the future.

  

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• aspoonfulofsugar member

  

  July 2014

  All of this makes so much sense, and I'm so ready to call it a day.  @JCbride2015 I didn't want to take it off either!  The worrier in me is still trying to say otherwise and then I get all bent out of shape because I think I'm rethinking.... oy, my brain needs a rest!  I think after sleeping tonight, my mind will be clear and I'll be able to say yes for sure!  

  

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• MrsMcCaw member

  

  July 2014

  That dress is gorgeous!!

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• goldchocobo.defunct635829490514903826 member

  

  July 2014

  So pretty!

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• larrygaga member

  

  July 2014

  You should stop looking. You will probably find another one you like if you keep looking, and then you would have to choose. If you are that excited, it's probably the one!

  
  

  Also, that dress is amazing. I love it so much I added it to my pictures of dresses to try on! lol!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• aspoonfulofsugar member

  

  July 2014

  Thank you!  @larrygaga it really is gorgeous, I'm slightly bummed because the pictures just don't do it justice! 

  

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• April192002 member

  

  July 2014

  Go with the dress that you fell in love with. The majority of the dresses I found online weren't available to try on in store so they picked some of similar styles or beading. I actually hated the dress I chose because of the shoulder straps but when I found out that they are removable (as in I don't have to cut them out they're hooked/snapped in) we took them off I was in love. I tried on 2 more the next day that were less expensive and similar styles but that was The One! I bought it and haven't looked at another dress since!

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• sophhabobopha member

  

  July 2014

  Get it!

  
  

  

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• [Deleted User] member

  

  July 2014

  I wish I felt like that when I found my first dress!! I understand the "what if" concerns having tried on over 50 dresses, but it sounds to me like you've found the DRESS! FWIW--that dress is stunning!

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• ElcaB member

  

  July 2014

  If you know it's the dress, stop looking and buy it! 

  

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• emmaaa mod

  

  July 2014

  that is a grogeous dress!

  
  

  I went to two bridal stores. The first I tried on a lot of lace sheath dresses, one ball gown, and one taffeta mermaid dress. I knew I wanted something lace but it took me forever to decide which one I liked best. I finally decided and thought it was the "one." My mom suggested we go look one more place. We did and when we got there I picked out a few dresses, none of which looked good. Then my consultant started digging and picked out mine. It is lace with pearl and beaded accents, mermaid shape, with beaded cap sleeves. I didn't have to debate.

  
  

  Follow your gut. If you love, go for it!

  
  

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• Peaseblossom55 mod

  

  July 2014

  The second time I went dress shopping with my mom I found the dress. She insisted I keep looking because dress shopping was fun and I might something better and cheaper (even though I was paying for my own dress).  I went with her to two other salons, it was a waste of time because no other dress compared.

  
  

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• pinkcow13 member

  

  July 2014

  I'm very indecisive and second guess everything. So far I have been to 6 shops, with one more to go. I'm the type of person that needs to know that there isn't a better dress out there. It also doesn't help that the dress I fell in love with initially online is from 2012, and therefore is not available at any bridal store. I would have to basically order it and pray that I love it in person or I'm out all that money. 

  
  

  I fell in love with a dress I tried on at my very first appointment. I know if I bought it then, I would drive myself crazy thinking something else is out there. And the more I try on dresses the more I realize they don't compare to that one dress. So I'm making an appointment to go back in a month with my mom, and that's when I'll (finally) say Yes to the Dress. Unless Friday's appointment goes well. Everyone is different though, so do what works best for you! Personally, for me, going to a bunch of appointments is helping solidify my decision in that first dress, and helping me get over the "dream" dress.

                               

  

  
  

   

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• beachyone15 member

  

  July 2014

  I went to about 4-5 stores over the course of a few weekends. I remember finding a dress I really liked but couldn't pull the trigger. Something told me to just keep looking. Either that, or I wanted to see a lot of dresses to make sure I had seen everything I needed to (that's how I like to make decisions). I found my dress (which totally blew the other one out of the water) at my last appointment of the day.
  
  The other thing I found interesting was that I ended up trying on the exact sample size that I would need. It really helped me to see the true shape of my dress and I knew I had to have it!
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• artbyallie mod

  

  July 2014

  My 'in love' moment with my dress didn't actually come until I did my bridal portraits. I mean, I liked it and knew I looked good in it and the reactions of my mom, aunt, and grandmothers when I came out of the dressing room in the store were enough to confirm it was a good choice... but it didn't feel like 'the' dress. Because honestly, I and every other woman out there can look good in multiple dresses. I even now kind of almost wish I would have gone with an all lace dress. I still feel I made a good choice and I love my pictures.

  

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• flyingfoxes member

  

  July 2014

  Lovely dress! 

  
  
  
  

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• theexactlee member

  

  July 2014

  I"m a wedding gown fanatic so I went to like 5 stores and tried on at least 20 dresses. So yeah, I'd say go to at least one more store. But even if you dont that dress is SO PRETTY!!!

  

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• iloveotters2014 member

  

  July 2014

  That dress looks beautiful! I would get it I only went to one store and tried on about 6 dresses. I ended up buying the first one I put on. It was perfect! When you know you know!

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• aspoonfulofsugar member

  

  July 2014

  artbyallie said:

  My 'in love' moment with my dress didn't actually come until I did my bridal portraits. I mean, I liked it and knew I looked good in it and the reactions of my mom, aunt, and grandmothers when I came out of the dressing room in the store were enough to confirm it was a good choice... but it didn't feel like 'the' dress. Because honestly, I and every other woman out there can look good in multiple dresses. I even now kind of almost wish I would have gone with an all lace dress. I still feel I made a good choice and I love my pictures.

  So much this.

  
  

  After a very restless night, I was able to clear my head a bit after a strenuous work out and then talked to my sister again.  I think what it all came down to, was that after I realized that shopping for a gown was not stressful, but in fact quite fun, I was worried about committing because I love dresses (today may only be the second time I've worn shorts all summer) and wanted to try more because I know I will find some that look good on me. 

  When it really comes down to it and I think of how I love the way the bottom flows and how the train sits behind me and I couldn't stop myself from swirling the skirt, and how I felt when I wore the dress, I know that it's the one. 
  

  

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• morphemes member

  

  July 2014

  That dress is absolutely gorgeous! I have never really thought about what kind of dress I would like, but I love this one!

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• WinstonsGirl member

  

  July 2014

  It's beautiful.  Do it.  I went to 6 or 7 places and tried over 100 dresses.  By the end I hated dress shopping and never once had that moment you're describing.  I didn't love my dress until after the first fitting.  (I did like it a lot though).  If you feeling that this is it, save yourself the stress and buy it now!!  

  
  

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• aspoonfulofsugar member

  

  July 2014

  I'm going to make the call to go back and buy it. Thanks a million for all the suggestions and support!!

  

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