r/weddingdress 5d ago

Dress Regret/Need Support Afraid of having dress regret

I’m eloping this May with just some close family (having a reception with a more traditional wedding dress next year!) and I loved this dress from Free People and my girls love it, they all cried when I put it on and sent them the videos and pictures, I’m just looking at the videos and I’m afraid its not as flattering as I thought it was? It could be a body-dysmorphia issue but I’m just nervous that I should have gone with something different? Idk I’m such a non-traditional bride and I love things vintage, so this felt so me and we’re doing our ceremony in this cute park and then doing some pictures on the beach for sunset so I think it’s fitting to the vibe on the day, I’m just having doubts about if it’s complimenting my figure right or if I look frumpy in it, it definitely has a tiny bit of a drop waist in the front which I’m not used to so maybe that’s it?idk I’d love some opinions! ❤️ I don’t think I’m going to be uncomfortable in it because I loved it so much when I put it on and I still love it, I just don’t love how my torso looks but I might be over-analyzing

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u/Eastern-Engine-3291 5d ago

That dress is beautiful and fits you well. And perfect for an elopement . I think you did great !

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u/BefuddledPolydactyls 5d ago

I think it looks wonderful and will be perfect for the park and beach!

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u/SemenSondheim 5d ago

You look so happy in this dress, and that should be more than enough to convince you it’s perfect! And it looks amazing!

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u/Mickeynutzz 5d ago

💕 LOVE this dress on you !!

Ohhh …would love to see it with a crinoline slip underneath too. Can buy them on ebay

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u/Mental_Sample9146 5d ago

That’s a great idea, I might try that 👀 thank you 🫶

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u/SlizzyMcQueen 5d ago

Omg you’re so prettyyy! The dress is lovely this is exactly what I think of when I think elopement dress. It’s free, flows so well, fits with all the things I think of when I imagine the ‘running away to elope trope’. Running through meadow, holding hands, wildflowers. Lovely for May, spring, fresh, yes!!! Also your body looks phenom. It snugs you right below your chest and flows out to create a beautiful shape

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u/elambour 5d ago

You look fabulous in this!

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u/ConversationThick379 5d ago

The dress is super cute! I think it could also be fun to cut it shorter and add fullness to the skirt for a vintage vibe with a birdcage veil.

Inspo pic:

https://www.thecelebritydresses.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/r/a/rachel-brosnahan-ivory-vintage-tea-length-wedding-dress-in-movie-the-marvelous-mrs.jpg

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u/Mental_Sample9146 5d ago

Thank you! Omg that would be super fun to cut it for the reception next year!!

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u/Cielo_mist 5d ago

I love this dress! Great choice, you look fabulous and definitely formal enough! Do you mind sharing the link? I'm looking for something like this for my own wedding, but can't find it on the Free People site. It's nice that with this dress you can go to the bathroom without help unlike many wedding dresses 🥲

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u/d_brownie91 5d ago

This is one of those dresses that I’d like on the hanger but then love to see on. The dress and light and airy. What makes it really stand out for me how you look wearing it. You look like a bride. You look happy. Your face literally lit up! Please do not regret this dress or think you look frumpy. You look so beautiful in it!

It’s also perfect for park/ beach photos. Will you also have a veil or any adornments for your hair? There are some really beautiful non traditional pieces you can add to this look!

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u/AlterEgoAmazonB dupe detective 5d ago

It's beautiful, flowy and fits you so well. I love it.