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Sprocida71 Posted: Feb 27, 2015 05:52 PM+

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Posted: Feb 27, 2015 05:52 PM

Dress Regret

So ever since I bought my dress (in August '14!) I had been having dress regret and felt like it wasn't the right dress for me. I kept telling myself wait until you lose weight.. and wait until you see it again you'll still love it. Well I lost 21 lbs, tried it on for the first time two weeks ago and new for sure I hated it. So today I went to David's Bridal in Massapequa (Joan was amazing ask for her) and found the dress I originally wanted back in August but was a little too heavy for. I bought it and am in love with it! The only thing is I don't think it matches well with my bridesmaid dresses... any suggestions on how to tie in the two dresses? I was thinking of making lace sashes for the bridesmaids in ivory.

First image is the new gown with my bridesmaid dresses
Second image left is old gown, to the right is new gown

I am just concerned now because the bridesmaid dresses are very flowy whereas my new gown is very stiff... Any suggestions?

Sprocida71 Posted: Feb 27, 2015 05:54 PM+

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Posted: Feb 27, 2015 05:54 PM

Dress Regret

Also anyone who is interested in purchasing an untouched Casablanca 1992 size 18 ivory / champagne / ivory let me know!

Emazing17 Posted: Feb 27, 2015 08:34 PM+

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Posted: Feb 27, 2015 08:34 PM

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I honestly dont think it clashes. My dress is also lace and my BM dresses are Chiffon. I didnt even think of my bridemaids dresses when i brought my dress. I think it will be fine, giving them lace as well might be to much.

JessicaP07 Posted: Feb 28, 2015 07:41 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 07:41 AM

Dress Regret

I agree. they don't clash

Brittney22 Posted: Feb 28, 2015 08:03 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 08:03 AM

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I think your new dress looks perfect with the bridesmaids dresses!

FutureMrsPonce Posted: Feb 28, 2015 08:50 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 08:50 AM

Dress Regret

I agree with the ladies!

Sprocida71 Posted: Feb 28, 2015 09:02 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 09:02 AM

Dress Regret

Thanks everyone for the advice. I had told my mom I thought the dresses didn't go well together and she almost had a heart attack thinking I wanted a new gown. But I love my new dress. Now I am debating if I Should have another hair and makeup trial since I will probably have to wear my hair up now. Also I haven't told any of my bridal party yet. Not sure if I should.

FutureMrsGomez Posted: Feb 28, 2015 09:59 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 09:59 AM

Dress Regret

the new dress is very pretty!!!!!!

brirose18 Posted: Feb 28, 2015 10:16 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 10:16 AM

Dress Regret

I don't think the dresses clash at all, both are beautiful and I think will look fine together.

rcotter90 Posted: Feb 28, 2015 10:21 AM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 10:21 AM

Re: Dress Regret

I think they'll look great together! Here's an example of a similar pairing I found on Pinterest and it looks beautiful

Sprocida71 Posted: Feb 28, 2015 08:36 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 08:36 PM

Dress Regret

OHhh I ove it! Thanks for the visual! Ahhh sigh of relief.

NoLiesJustLove Posted: Feb 28, 2015 11:31 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2015 11:31 PM

Dress Regret

I don't think they clash at all. Personally, I like the new gown much better anyway. Congratulations!!! You will look beautiful and your bridal party will too. Everyone will compliment each other in the way you want. I am so happy you didn't settle and were able to go back to get your dream dress.

Clayton1023 Posted: Mar 03, 2015 05:31 PM+

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Posted: Mar 03, 2015 05:31 PM

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I am very happy you decided to change it. I knew someone who settled just because they didn't want to go through the process of returning it. Every bride deserves to be the happiest and feel beautiful on that day!

BL626 Posted: Mar 08, 2015 05:08 PM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2015 05:08 PM

Dress Regret

Love it! I don't think it clashes at all!

xoxlilqtexox1 Posted: Mar 10, 2015 12:37 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2015 12:37 PM

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I think once you have all the girls together in the same dress it will look uniform and come together on its own- no need to do anything. :)

lilcoley Posted: Mar 12, 2015 02:25 PM+

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Posted: Mar 12, 2015 02:25 PM

Re: Dress Regret

I agree with everyone -- it doesn't clash and it looks great on you btw :) also, it might feel stiff and structured, but it looks romantic and flowy, especially next to your bridesmaid.