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To buy a wedding dress 1/2 sizes too small

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nailnc · 14/07/2024 22:22

I am a size 10 on top and some bottoms, but a size 12 in jeans.

The wedding dress I have fallen in love with is over budget at £2,300. The thought of spending that on a dress makes me wince.

I have found the exact dress, second hand, in perfect condition, for £800. But it's a size 8. It hasn't been altered.

Wedding is 14 months away.

AIBU to buy it and diet and exercise my way into it? Or more accurately, am I being stupid?

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BSky · 27/07/2024 08:17

🤩🥳

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nailnc · 26/07/2024 19:00

Word*

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nailnc · 26/07/2024 18:53

Thank you!

I have had work the Ellis sample skirt and bodysuit has arrived at the correct bridal shop!!!!!

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Franticbutterfly · 26/07/2024 01:06

I lost 10" off my waist in 5 months before my wedding. It's definitely doable!

GwenogJones · 25/07/2024 22:52

Both those dresses are beautiful and you look gorgeous in the second one. Whichever you choose, you will look fantastic.

middleagedandinarage · 25/07/2024 21:33

It sounds crazy but I did exactly that. When I ordered my dress I measured size 14 on top and just into a 12 on bottom so they recommend I get a 14. I got a 10 and dieted/exercised my way into it, actually needed taken in. Your wedding is the best incentive for loosing weight, I've struggled my whole life to loose weight and it was very easy leading up to the wedding

Toastcrumbsinsofa · 25/07/2024 21:24

That dress looks lovely on you @nailnc

Greerton · 25/07/2024 21:16

I did this and so did sister. My only word of caution is that I aimed to get down to 115 ish pounds. But I ended up stopping at around 125 pounds. I looked really gaunt and unwell at a much higher weight than I expected. I’m 5 ft 3. Luckily adjustments could be made but it was a bit of a nightmare.

AntiHop · 25/07/2024 21:13

Great result op. I hope it all works out on Sat.

I'm glad you're not going to try and diet into the previous one. When you look back on your wedding photos, you'll want to look yourself, not a temporary version of you.

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nailnc · 25/07/2024 21:05

Ah thank you all!

Yes, going shorter on the sleeves and potentially lowering the neckline a little as I have a short torso and it sits quite high on me!

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GettingStuffed · 25/07/2024 21:00

It's beautiful.

Bigcat25 · 25/07/2024 20:47

Love the dress - beautiful, elegant, and unique. Wouldn't mind a slightly shorty sleeve, but the length is fine as it is too.

Beautiful3 · 25/07/2024 19:28

I ❤️ that dress! It's beautiful! 😍

BSky · 25/07/2024 16:11

Eek that sounded really stressful but maybe you wouldn't have found this one. Hopefully you get the choice when the others arrive to try in.

Its absolutely gorgeous! I think you've found the one - it's a gut feeling!

Exciting! 🤩🥳

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nailnc · 25/07/2024 14:39

Aw you're all so lovely, thank you!

Excited for Saturday and I will update afterwardsSmile

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Adhdmumofadhdtwins · 25/07/2024 09:59

You look absolutely gorgeous! Excited to hear how it goes at the weekend.

VivaVivaa · 25/07/2024 09:44

nailnc · 24/07/2024 20:58

@BSky @OrlandointheWilderness

this is not the original one, I found it unexpectedly and fell in love!

scared to share because if you think it’s horrible I’ll be gutted 😂 havent shown anyone these pics in real life, please be kind!

You look absolutely incredible!!

RivkaTheBold · 25/07/2024 09:02

OP, you look a million dollars in that dress.

Gcsunnyside23 · 24/07/2024 21:46

That's gorgeous! Looks amazing on you

AntParade · 24/07/2024 21:20

OP that dress looks fantastic on you ❤️

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nailnc · 24/07/2024 21:03

Newsenmum · 24/07/2024 21:00

That’s gorgeous

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Ah, thank you!
yes don’t worry the size 8 option isn’t happening!
I can’t believe someone suggested I go on ozempic 😂😂 I feel like we all just brushed over that comment

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nailnc · 24/07/2024 21:00

Obviously it can all be altered. Thinking of having the sleeves made a little shorter and having the neckline lowered a little.

the top part is actually bespoke so would be made based on what I ask for.

Excited for Saturday, I have a sneaky feeling this is the one though. I will update with pics of the original outfit and you can help me decide 😊

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Newsenmum · 24/07/2024 21:00

nailnc · 24/07/2024 20:58

@BSky @OrlandointheWilderness

this is not the original one, I found it unexpectedly and fell in love!

scared to share because if you think it’s horrible I’ll be gutted 😂 havent shown anyone these pics in real life, please be kind!

That’s gorgeous

Newsenmum · 24/07/2024 20:59

Op there’s a reason why you’re not a size 8 now. Really bad idea. Also what if it’s an ‘odd’ size 8 that you can never really fit because of the shape?

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nailnc · 24/07/2024 20:58

@BSky @OrlandointheWilderness

this is not the original one, I found it unexpectedly and fell in love!

scared to share because if you think it’s horrible I’ll be gutted 😂 havent shown anyone these pics in real life, please be kind!

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To buy a wedding dress 1/2 sizes too small
To buy a wedding dress 1/2 sizes too small
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