Fuck. I am never going to find a wedding dress that I like.

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Have been looking at loads of dresses, but I just cannot find anything that I like. I don't want strapless (looks awful on me) or low backed (have seen some low backed dresses that I adore, but have a back tattoo that I would prefer to cover). Don't want a hugely full skirt. I don't want to traipse around loads of different dress shops, so am narrowing down my options online. I literally have not found anything that I like.

I'm usually really low maintenance and not too bothered about what I wear. I live in jeans, Cons, and t-shirts. Somehow, this is really important to me though. I want a really amazing wedding dress. I cannot find anything that I like. Aargh! How does one find the perfect wedding dress?

Just take a picture og the dress you linked to plus one of a train you like to a custom shop.
I drew a shit sketch of what I wanted- like you I wanted sleeves, knew what neckline suits me etc and took that with samples of materials I found in john lewis haberdashery to a dressmaker. The result was me looking better than I have looked before or since-custom fit is so flattering. I only had them make slight adjustments after the first fitting. I am tall too so brilliant to have right length. 14 years ago I paid £800 surely it cant have gone up that much?

Thanks all. Am on my phone so can't name check everyone, but really appreciate the responses. So delighted to hear that I will be able to cover up the tat. I probably do need to go and try on dresses. I just wanted to narrow it down online, I hate the idea of traipsing around loads of stores trying on dozens of dresses. It's my idea of hell. A cathedral length vail is a great idea. My sister actually bought one for her wedding, but it looked awful with her dress, so she offered it to me. That would be my 'something borrowed' sorted .

Taking one good friend is a great suggestion too. My Mum has already made up her mind as to the style of dress I should have, so if I bring her she will push her preference. I would love something vintage, but don't think I'm dainty enough to fit in to a vintage dress. Thanks for the link Tethers, some lovely dresses on there. I may be moving in the right direction.

The laughable thing is, I'm so laid back about everything else. Venue, bridesmaids dresses, band etc all just fell in to place. I was so proud of myself for not getting all bridezilla-ish. And now I'm freaking out over a bloody dress. I could kick myself. Still want the dress to be bloody amazing, though .