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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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DownWhichOfLate · 14/07/2024 22:27

Depends on the style of dress. What shape is it?

ForgettingMeNot · 14/07/2024 22:27

Madness. Don't do it

RandomMess · 14/07/2024 22:27

Isn't a size 8 Wesson dress more like a size 6?

lovelyhat · 14/07/2024 22:27

No. Crazy idea!

cryinglaughing · 14/07/2024 22:26

Have you ever been a size 8?
Is it honestly achievable?

I am erring on the side of no, you shouldn't buy it.

nailnc · 14/07/2024 22:25

I should add, I'm very petite. Not much over 5ft so I don't carry my weight well, I look round, and definitely need to lose a little.

This could be a good motivator?

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