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A little update on my $100 thrifted wedding dress journey...

It's been a few months since my last post, and this was my first proper try on with my seamstress! We've made some progress already. I decided to remove the straps because I felt they distracted from my tattoos, and I'm so happy I went with that decision. I've also lost a bit more weight since my last update, so the dress now fits properly, which has made me fall in love with it even more. I couldn’t close it before.

This still isn't the final look. I have one more fitting in a few weeks where she'll do a few more repairs to the bodice and make sure everything sits perfectly snug. We also didn't tighten the corset all the way for these photos, so it can still be taken in a little more around the waist.

I've finally settled on wearing my hair up with a bun with a tiara, keeping the jewellery simple, and I'm still debating whether to add a classic veil. I don't think these photos do the dress justice at all, it's so much more sparkly and detailed in person.

I might post one more update after my final fitting, but if not, the next time you see this dress will hopefully be at the church, fully styled with all the accessories and photographed by our wedding photographer.

I still can't believe I found my dream dress for $100. Sometimes it genuinely doesn't feel real. I could only dream of a dress like this before since it just wasn’t in the budget.

Most importantly, I just want to say thank you to everyone who commented on my previous posts. I read every single comment, and I was honestly overwhelmed by the kindness, encouragement, and excitement you all shared with me. You've made this whole journey feel even more special, and in a strange way, it feels like I've had my own little bridal party cheering me on the whole time which I don’t have here except for my wonderful bridesmaid. Thank you so much. 🤍

I'm so in love with this dress but cant help but have some FOMO. The dress fit like a glove off the bat and I paid $200 for it, which wae a bit much for a second hand gown, but it fit so well I couldn't imagine leaving it. Now I'm wondering if I should have just tried on new dresses. I know it's a bit 80s but we're having a ren faire themed wedding so I'm really going for a princess look and cant decide if this is princess enough. I may have the lace swapped out for something a little closer to my skin color

I’m a big fan of lace dresses and having a large traditional English church wedding, so I went dramatic, but I’m starting to stress about being too dramatic?? These are the 2 best photos I have via my very excited MIL

Need reassurance on the dress I said yes to

Edit: thank you guys- and dress is Milla Nova Monica for anyone who likes it, I think it’s so much prettier in person than it is online.

I very nearly got the Milla Nova Atola corset and skirt which is beautiful and less dramatic, and I still wish I could own that one for just vibes tbh but that isn’t in the budget

Dress 1: Mermaid/trumpet dress is by Stella York.
Dress 2: Private label dress is from a bridal boutique

I also tried on the Sonoma dress by Maggie Sottero but can’t seem to find the picture but will add if I find it!

I like both dresses and the features of them. They both don’t fit so will have to order to my measurements and go from there. I’ve only been to 2 bridal stores, the private label dress I tried on during my first bridal visit and the other was from the second store!

I don’t want to get overwhelmed and try on hundreds otherwise I’ll get confused! Please help if possible?! 💕

I tried on this one first and nothing compared afterwards. I wanted something very simple and elegant and it was perfect. Im having it made strapless as thats what i preferred. Just got to find a veil and shoes!

Cross-posted !

About the dress: I did my Master’s thesis on the environmental sustainability assessment of bespoke bridal dresses. Putting my research into practice, I worked with a local designer to turn my mom’s 30+ years-old pre-loved piña (Philippine pineapple fiber) wedding dress that was sewn and hand-beaded by artisans into my own. The gloves were reused as is; the veil and the train were reworked. The only new addition is the underskirt that I can easily rewear for other events.

You can see photos of the old dress before being reworked, the designer's initial consultation sketch, and my full wedding sustainability writeup here. :)

Surprised myself by falling in love with this one! As soon as I put it on I knew it was the one.

Altering it to be ankle / tea length and need suggestions on what type of shoe to wear :) would love to wear a flat but not sure it would look right

Help deciding between two dresses!

Option 1- love the lace, too poofy but can be altered to be less poofy at the front to give the illusion of a longer train. Can wear the corset with a silk skirt for an outfit change

Option 2- love the shape, super comfortable and light, the lace feels a bit less nicer, chest and corset area will be altered to fit better hence why the lining and fit isnt perfect overall

Venue is in Sicily/ vineyard vibes!

Help 😭

I had a vision & it turned out great!

I am having really small wedding and wanted a simple dress without spending too much money so I ordered this online. I think the measurements are right, I will just get strapless bra to hold it better.
I am just overthinking whether this dress is alright or I should keep looking? I do feel nice in it but I am also a bit not confident in general so I want really unbiased opinion about it. Showed it to two of my friends, one really liked it and another said it was cute, but I am not sure if cute is the word I was looking for lol.

Help me choose!!! I was so conflicted but am leaning toward #1. Wedding is in New Orleans and the venue is dramatic and a little unique.

I have never posted on Reddit before so thank you all in advance!!! I’m spinning my wheels and I need to stop!!!

Hello!

I found this beautiful dress online and I’m really drawn to it. It’s not too much, but it has this Greek/Roman mythology kind of feeling, and I love the delicate details - they almost look like leaves.

I’m just not sure yet if it’s really the one. Since the wedding will be in Italy at the beginning of September, I definitely want to wear my hair up because of the heat. I’m thinking of a hairstyle similar to the one in the photo, maybe slightly different. Do you think that would fit the dress? Is a veil too much? What kind of hairstyle would fit?

I’m also a little hesitant because without the cape, the dress doesn’t have any sleeves. For the ceremony, the cape would probably make it feel more complete, but once it’s removed, I might want something else to put on - maybe detachable sleeves, a light topper, or something similar. What do you think?

The other pictures show the location. Most of them are inspiration pictures for how it might look when everything is set up. I really love the mystical, magical feeling of the place, and I’m wondering whether this dress fits that vibe.

What do you think? Does the dress match the location and the atmosphere? My hair and skintone? Are there any other styles or dresses that might work even better? I also don’t want to spend too much money, so I’d love budget-friendly ideas.

Thank you very much!! ♡

First time trying on wedding dresses ever! my venue is at an Italian lakeside villa with outdoor ceremony and dinner reception. In July… I want to be able to move and be comfortable sitting.

which would be most fitting? I also have my eye out in my second appointment on the Justin Alexander tessera dress: https://www.thewhiteflower.com/products/tessera-by-justin-alexander-signature?srsltid=AfmBOorePd9\_Le-jNR9P6XtcyzQfUmazWCLMR24r9zXFqLLmvkizvpG9

Should I wear it..? It’s from the 90’s!

I’m still on my dress hunt and can’t make up my mind. Looking back at photos, I realized that this Aleena Leena dress is so beautiful, but I can’t help feeling that something is off about it. Is the silhouette too flat for my body type or am I overthinking because I’ve tried on so many dresses!!! I just want to feel perfect on my big day. Any opinions are appreciated.

I custom-ordered this Chotronette dress, and although I provided my measurements, the fit feels a bit off. It seems like the waist is too short, the bodice barely able to cover my chest. What's worse is the decorative top piece is separate and doesn't attach to the dress, so it doesn't provide any support to help keep the strapless (and quite heavy) dress in place.

When the dress is sitting naturally at my waist and hips, as shown in the video, I can't even lift my arms without risking exposing my chest.

Do you think there's any hope that dress could be altered to fit properly?

This is my dress!! It’s my dream to wear a mermaid style and I’ve ALWAYS wants a brooch bouquet. However, the more I look at my dress, the more worried I am about the brooches, I don’t want to take awake from the dress but I want to add more sparkle (the dress is sparkly in person). Should I do a brooch bouquet or should I do a traditional bouquet?

Any feedback and comments are helpful and much appreciated! I feel like #2 with the straps is more “trendy” while the #1 strapless one is more timeless. The strapless one can be altered to bring the drop waist up an inch or two, so that is what is being seen in very first photo. However I feel more “snatched” in #2

Florida wedding that’ll be partially outside, so I feel like #2 fits that vibe more, but #1 is more universal.