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Wedding dress

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Shayisgreat · 20/09/2019 22:58

I bought my wedding dress almost 2 years ago and was supposed to get married last year. I got pregnant (accidentally) and we postponed the wedding to exactly a year later - next month.

So I have a dress that looked great before I got pregnant but my body has obviously changed now and the dress is a bit unflattering. Have just picked it up today after all the alterations have been completed and I am feeling really uneasy about wearing it at my wedding.

I'm fairly body conscious anyway and the thoughts of wearing an unflattering dress and being laughed at by guests is really worrying me. It's not even a matter of losing the baby weight - I'm back to my original weight - I just have a different body shape. My sister and friend say it looks great but I notice that my hips look very wide anf I have a bit of a tummy.

Should I just buy a new dress? It's a month before my wedding so it will have to be off the rack. I've spent so much money on this dress and I love it but I don't want to look ridiculous. But then another part of me thinks that I'm not going to look good regardless so just stick to the lovely dress. Any advice?

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Writersblock2 · 21/09/2019 15:32

Deep breath. First of all, does it fit? If so, wear it. If you are conscious about a particular area you could wear shapewear, but honestly, you’re going to look amazing. I know it’s hard, but just try to think that the day is about the love you share with your OH - and he will think you look incredible.

Congratulations on your wedding, and your baby. The day will fly by so try and relax and focus on having a good time. :)

Yeahnahyeah1 · 21/09/2019 15:34

If you love the dress, for goodness sake, wear it!! I’m sure you look absolutely beautiful and can promise you absolutely nobody will laugh at you or think anything other than how happy and beautiful you look.

Shayisgreat · 21/09/2019 19:17

Thanks. I just had a freak out yesterday but with the right knickers it will be grand.

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