crashing out…
I went dress shopping yesterday and purchased a dress I’m having second thoughts about. I’ve been crying all morning. It’s not the style I was imagining. Initially, I went in for a basque waist a-line. I ended up with an asymmetrical waist line fit and flare and an additional skirt. I love the skirt, but wish I had retuned to the other fitted gowns with the traditional basque waist I previously ruled out for lack of volume. I only tried the one dress I purchased with the skirt on. I have a photo of one that I wish I put a skirt over and I can’t stop looking at it and wondering if I made a hasty choice. The shop stayed open late for me, was exceptionally accommodating, and really worked with me because my wedding is in 4 months. I’m banking on them not being able to cancel the order. I can’t stomach the thought of buying another dress but I don’t know if I can stomach the thought of sticking with the dress I purchased either. Idk what to do. Unsure if I’m evening seeking feedback or just ranting. I feel insane to be crashing out like this over a dress. Photo attached is what I purchased. There will be no band with the skirt after alterations. Dress with skirt is what I purchased, dress without is what I wish I tried on again with the skirt…..
ETA: Thank you all for the kind feedback. I’m feeling less freaked out, but still a lil freaked out even with the resounding “YES” to dress #1 from you all. My brain is so fried 🥴 I called the shop and there isn’t much they can do except for me buying a second dress. Contracts are contracts, and I get that.
For clarity- the second dress would have been ordered with ivory lining instead of nude. What attracts me to it is the symmetrical waist line and the sparkle. Despite me holding my tummy, I was very comfortable in it and my bridesmaid happened to snap the one photo of me just feeling my body while in it. It’s the only photo I have of that dress. I also liked the neckline and worry the scoop neckline on the one I chose is making my already large chest look larger. I wish I had tried on alternative styles of fit and flare that had 1) a symmetrical basque waist, 2) a more v-neck cat eye neckline, and 3) a more structured skirt.
TLDR: Still crashing out. Skirt opened up a realm of possibilities that I didn’t explore. Insecure about the asymmetrical waist line. Wasn’t what I imagined on my body and should’ve stayed true to the waist line I imagined all along. Posted more pics in comments.