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Skeptical78
Beginner September 2013

Picked up me dress! *flash*

Skeptical78, 10 June, 2013 at 08:23 Posted on Planning 0 42

So, yesterday afternoon I went to collect my dress. I'd had some worries as I'd not been able to find a pic of the tea-length version online and- when I did- it wasn't too....flattering...and the sample dress I tried on when I bought it was 4 sizes too small (!) but the minute she unzipped the dress bag, my fears were gone! I'd forgotten how purdy it is...hur hur hur.

Pranced around the shop for a bit- it's so light and foofy, it's like wearing a cloud! DEFINITELY made the right choice. So relieved! ?

So, here's a couple of pics. One shows the shape better and one shows the detail (but makes me look a bit squat). The shoes aren't mine, they are the shop 'loaners'- haven't got mine yet- but they will be bright buttercup yellow, like the flowers, but still peep-toe like in the pic. It needs to be taken in a few inches around the waist (testament to the weight I've lost) and they need to put in the 'tit-shelf' to give the boys a helping hand- they're a bit saggy here...but YAY!

Got my first appointment with the seamstress on the 19th July. Excuse the face blurring, but wanted to spare you the sight of me with no make-up.

I will also prob delete the pics soon (just to be on the safe side) so if they've vanished....sorry!



42 replies

Latest activity by Bookish, 11 June, 2013 at 20:16
  • Holey
    Beginner July 2011
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    Love it!

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  • MrsSkinner2be
    Beginner May 2014
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    That's so pretty - love the sparkles. I love shorter dresses!

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    Beginner December 2014
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    Oh wow, that's beautiful!! You look amazing ?

    Buttercup yellow shoes will look stunning too.

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  • ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
    Beginner January 2012
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    Lovely.

    But no more sunbathing in straight-across tops for you!

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  • Skeptical78
    Beginner September 2013
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    ?

    I was told off for this by the lady in the bridal shop. It wasn't sunbathing; we went for an 8 mile yomp around the bay on Saturday, followed by copious amounts of cider in the sunshine which resulted in treeclimbing, donkey hugging, rope swinging and sunburn. I didn't realise how bad it was until I got home!

    I've been given strict instructions now to stay out of the sun until the wedding!

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  • Red Kite
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    Oh it's so pretty! Beautiful choice! WOuld love to see it with the yellow shoes ?

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  • *Pugsley*
    Beginner March 2014
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    Very pretty! It'll look fab with fun yellow shoes too :-)

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  • WickyWack
    Beginner July 2013
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    Aww you look lovely! Big thumbs up for the tea length dress crew!

    I love that you're having yellow shoes! Smiley smile

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  • mum-wants-a-hat
    Beginner June 2013
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    Oosh!!!!!

    Bladdy gorgeous Skeppers.!! Xx

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  • Y
    Beginner April 2014
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    Super pretty! Love the tea length dresses

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  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
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    Ahh so pretty Smiley smile no suprise you are chuffed!

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  • Skeptical78
    Beginner September 2013
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    Aw, cheers everyone! ?

    Not sure why I'm standing like such a tit in the photos, look like I need the loo!

    I tell you what though, if you ever need a pick me up, head to Anya Bridal. From the minute I walked in the door they were just bombarding me with compliments from start to finish- after about 45 minutes it was getting a bit embarrassing! ? I'm not used to getting compliments- to this day I'll put myself down or make jokes about how I look- I was picked on about my appearance at school and it was kind of a defence mechanism I developed. They literally laid that to rest yesterday! I know that it's part of their job and they do it to everyone, but it really made my day. The loveliest, most helpful and wonderful people in the most beautiful shop. I'm not girly at all, but I came out of there feeling properly radiant!

    Can't wait for my first fitting now.

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  • M
    Beginner December 2013
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    Wow this is absolutely gorgeous?

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  • BrideCummins14
    Rockstar April 2014
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    Wow - just beautiful!!! x

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  • Icklefee
    Super May 2014
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    Quite possibly the most fabulous dress ever. I want it NOW!!!!

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  • Skeptical78
    Beginner September 2013
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    Maybe a bit OTT ? but I appreciate the sentiment! ?

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  • Icklefee
    Super May 2014
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    No really, I want it! This was exactly what I had in my head when I went shopping but never found one ☹️

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  • Skeptical78
    Beginner September 2013
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    Oh no! They don't have this dress in many places to be fair, and the lady in the shop said mine was the only one they'd sold! Guess it's not to everyone's taste. Have you got yours yet then? Where are you based?

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  • Icklefee
    Super May 2014
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    I do have mine.. and it's my second dress so I can't have another one! it surprises me how few tea-dresses are about in bridal shops considering how many you see in wedding magazines, blogs etc. I thought EVERYONE was having them now.

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  • M
    Beginner August 2014
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    It's really beautiful on you ?, and will look amazing for your beach shots: the sparkle and bling against the backdrop of the water . Gorgeous!

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  • Skeptical78
    Beginner September 2013
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    Why, thank you. I've been growing them for 34 years! Like prize marrows.

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  • Laura DeBourde
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    Beautiful! I love shorter tea length dresses. Would love to see it with the yellow shoes!

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  • loadsagifts
    Beginner January 2012
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    Its lovely...........love the fact that its not full length too.........just be careful with your tit shelf tho, you may poke someones eye out lol (***jealous face, cos mine touch my knees!***)

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  • MrsA2B2014
    Beginner September 2014
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    Such a gorgeous dress! Suits you perfectly!

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  • Italybride14
    Beginner May 2014
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    Gorgeous! I love tea length dresses!

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  • Feb2014Bride
    Beginner February 2014
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    Love it! It looks fab on you!!

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  • deguwrangler
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    Love it! fantastic choice ?

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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
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    Ahh you look beautiful xx

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  • Trish2014
    Beginner June 2014
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    That dress looks really lovely Skeptical - even better now that I'm on the 'reply' page and your photos aren't all squashed! The lace and sparkle details are absolutely gorgeous!

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  • alyj66
    VIP August 2014
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    Very very pretty! Can't wait to see the shoes.

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  • ambermaba
    Beginner December 2013
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    Wow! You look amazing. What a beautiful dress ?

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  • spenerella
    Beginner August 2014
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    Bloody Beautiful! That is by far one of the nicest dresses I've ever seen!

    Do you mind me asking who it's by?

    Spen x

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