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Maxine
Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire

Dress regret .. worries..

Maxine, 11 June, 2022 at 18:47 Posted on Wedding Attire 0 21
We’re getting married in October, a small wedding with 30 guests at Gretna Green,
I’m an older Bride (57) so didn’t want to look like an older Bride trying to hard ( if you get me)
I’m starting to worry about my dress .. I’m very slightly built and lacking in the boob department.. I never dreamt I’d be able to wear a sheath style dress but absolutely loved it and was surprised that I actually looked like I’d got a bit of a figure and not stick thin .. anyway … on me the dress wasn’t as low cut as in the photos on the website.. ( or I’d have never looked at it ) and it sat just off my shoulders ( nowhere near as low as it looks on the website pics) although the assistant assured me that having the straps adjusted to be straight was possible which will also bring the sleeves up higher..( I wanted my shoulders and tops of arms covered as I’m very conscious of how skinny they are) .. my appointment with a seamstress isn’t until august... Do you think I’m worrying over nothing ( I am quite an anxious person) should I try it on again and see how I feel or wait for my seamstress appointment. And try and put it out of my head til then or should I start looking for something else.. think what’s put this doubt in my mind is seeing a video on the store websites tic Tok where it looks awful .. thanks for reading I feel a bit better for just writing it down xDress regret .. worries.. 1
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Latest activity by Ostira, 20 June, 2022 at 18:07
  • R
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    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    You 'absolutely loved it' for a reason -hold on to that. I think dress doubt is common, so don't panic.

    Maybe try it on again and remind yourself of why you loved it so much before.

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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Thank you for your reply, I shall try it on again. When I’ve got the house to myself x
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  • Michelle
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    Maxine it will be okay you chose it because it was you from the 1st time you tried it on and it doesnt matter how old you are once all the adjustments are all done it will be fine if i wasnt a size 18 to 20 that style would be for me you will look amazing x💗 dont worry x💗
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Awww thank you so much Michelle
    It’s just so difficult to visualise it how I want it..
    I tried it on again last night and I do love it but with it being so big it’s hard to picture it ( in the store I was stood on a podium and I was holding one part in while the assistant held another) I’ve just been reading up on alterations which has made me feel better .. I’m such a stress head .. thanks again xx
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  • Michelle
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    Dont worry it will be amazing as for your age you should not feel like you cant do sexy im 43 and feel so uncomfortable in mine so get it altered at this very minute hope mines okay x But you will look amazing and i love it wait until h2b sees you in it x 💗 he will be WOW. Im marry this woman x💗
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Thank you, I’m just so not sexy lol , have very little confidence.. it won’t be that low on me I’m having it higher and the straps on the shoulders .. I’m sure you will look stunning .. thanks again and best wishes for your wedding day 💕💕 xx
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  • Michelle
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    You will be fine hun all the best for your wedding day hope ypu both have an amazing day enjoy your future together as Mr and Mrs x💗
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Thanks Michelle
    And the same to you , when do you get Married? 💕 xx
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  • Michelle
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    Im next year in july just me h2b and our 3 kids at registry office small and intimate x💗
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Awww how lovely 🥰
    That’s what I wanted to do .. but it’s grown 😩
    I’ve been married before and have 3 children ( 31.29 and 16) & Dave’s got 2 daughters who are 27 & 25 , I don’t have much family left other than my sister & her son & his family.. but we’ve somehow ended up with about 30-35 and are spending 2 days/nights at Gretna Green.. I’m glad it’s no bigger as it’s stressful enough xx
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  • Michelle
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    Yeah my family wanted the big wedding but its not me plus my family is huge compared to h2bs if i was to have a big one there would be over 200 hundred on mine and about 20 on his wouldnt be right so its just us not gone down well with family and friends you will have avfab day x
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Ahhh bless you ..
    glad you’re doing what you want to tho , doesn’t matter what you do there’s always someone not happy .. I’ve had it myself
    Thank you, I hope you have a fantastic day too xx
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  • Michelle
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    Yeah i know x Same to you both x💗
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    Savvy February 2024 East London
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    Hey hun don't worry about it. I think it's lovely just don't over think it. If it's any consellation I'm 45 so also an older bride in fact my dress is slim fit too it's figure hugging. I got a while to go yet.
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Thank you, I think I’m overthinking it definitely, probably because I’m at a bit of a standstill at the moment with all the other wedding stuff so I’ve got nothing else to occupy my mind ..
    I love the dress and I’m sure once it’s been altered I’ll be happy with it .. I just can’t see the finished result in my head ..
    thanks again .. wishing you a wonderful wedding day when it comes round 💕💕 xx
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    Savvy February 2024 East London
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    Yeah I'm really nervous never been married before and nor has he
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Second time for me but was 32 years ago , My Partners first time
    Enjoy every minute of it 💕 xx
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    Don't worry about not having married before - I got married at 45 too - first time marriage for both of us and we highly recommend marriage for 'elderly' first timers Smiley laugh

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    Curious September 2022 Greater Manchester
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    Could you have a try-on appointment with the seamstress now? She wouldn't need to actually take measurements or do anything yet, but she could talk you through what is possible.


    I was in a similar position as you. The shop told me what alterations were possible, but I had a huge post- purchase panic. I didn't want to be doubting my choice for months before my seamstress appointment, so I had a quick meeting with her the week after I bought the dress Seeing the seamstress was brilliant. She talked through what she could do and totally reassured me. I'm now happy to wait another couple of months till my proper fitting appointment.
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  • Maxine
    Beginner October 2022 Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire
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    Hi Kate
    Thanks for your reply
    I hadn’t even thought of that, I have tried my Dress on again and still love it.. it’s the Boob bit that I’m stressing about.. I’m lacking in the boob department and don’t fill the dress but am worried because the fronts boned that even once altered it won’t be right ( difficult to explain ) but I’m worried I’ll end up with the pointy boob look if it doesn’t lay right I shall give my seamstress a call tomorrow Thanks again xx
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  • Ostira
    Dedicated October 2023 Durham
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    Hi fellow GG bride! ♥️ I love that dress and honestly I think you picked it for a reason! You will look stunning in it and always go with your first decision. If you’re concerned about the chest area of the dress, a seamstress would be able to sort that for you, don’t worry xx
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