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Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!

110 replies

cubely · 30/06/2022 13:55

Engaged but no date set yet.

I hadn't started seriously looking for dresses yet but had a fairly good idea of what I was looking for (whimsical, floaty A-line, a fine tulle multi-layered skirt and bodice detailing spreading down to the skirt).

Stumbled across this exquisite thing in a charity shop window yesterday. Perfect condition. Light as a feather and only £125

Will need a little adjustment but nothing huge. Feel very lucky like the dress found me rather than me finding the dress!

It will need a little adjustment but nothing too major. I'm feeling a bit giddy and wanted to share!!

Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!
Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!
Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!
OP posts:
Lsquiggles · 30/06/2022 14:38

That is a beautiful dress, great find!

velvetvixen · 30/06/2022 14:39

I don't normally like wedding dresses, but that one!.............. omg it's lovely!

JellyBellyNelly · 30/06/2022 14:41

Your dress is beautiful and was meant just for you!

stayingpositiveifpossible · 30/06/2022 14:42

Yes that us lovely and an added 'feel good factor' because of where you bought it and where the money is going...

Greaterthanthesumoftheparts · 30/06/2022 14:44

That’s great. It’s funny how things work out. I was looking for a short dress and one of my friends mentioned she had spotted some lace skater dresses in Marks and Sparks. £80 later I had my dream wedding dress.

LaurieFairyCake · 30/06/2022 14:46

Holy fuck - that's SO BEAUTIFUL 😍

ComDummings · 30/06/2022 14:46

Beautiful and clearly meant for you!

maddiemookins16mum · 30/06/2022 14:46

Oh how very lovely.

DollieBantrysPantry · 30/06/2022 14:54

Gorgeous and what a bargain too! 😊

WorkEvent · 30/06/2022 14:58

Gorgeous! What a lucky find!

I went into a dress shop that was closing down in case they had anything I liked. It was the first shop I went in. I hated all of the wedding dresses but found an ivory bridesmaids dress on sale for £100 that was perfect! DH still lists that in one of the top reasons he married me 😂

AprilLight · 30/06/2022 15:01

Woohoo 🎉 Beautiful OP, have a fantastic day 🎊

ThackeryBinks · 30/06/2022 15:02

Stunning! Hope you have the best day!

Divebar2021 · 30/06/2022 15:04

Well done whoever donated that lovely dress.

itsgettingweird · 30/06/2022 15:04

Wow that is beautiful.

So elegant.

Have a fantastic day (when you book it Grin)

bravotango · 30/06/2022 15:04

Gosh what a find!! Beautiful dress!

Emelene · 30/06/2022 15:07

Very beautiful! And special that it supports charity too.

It’s not dissimilar to the dress I wore, 6 years later I still love the way it looked and it made me feel so special. Glad you’ve found The Dress for you OP!

jessycake · 30/06/2022 15:25

It's really lovely

Peridot1 · 30/06/2022 15:28

Wow. What a lucky find. And it’s beautiful.

Admiringit · 30/06/2022 15:31

It's so beautiful! I love hearing stories like this!

Daughter got married earlier this year and got her gorgeous dress from a charity shop. My mother of bride outfit was from two different charity shops as well.

It's lovely when just the right thing comes along 🥰

isthismylifenow · 30/06/2022 15:31

Omw that is a beaut..

What a lucky find OP. It was just meant to be... 😊

Bluesheep8 · 30/06/2022 15:31

Beautiful! It was definitely meant to be, and a very worthy cause benefits from that amazing dress finding you.

KnottyKnitting · 30/06/2022 15:32

Oh wow- what a find! I love a bargain!

Flubber88 · 30/06/2022 15:52

The perfect dress found you xx

LazyDaisy22 · 30/06/2022 16:03

It’s beautiful OP. The dress definitely found you. Have a wonderful wedding 💐

Lowcarbfest · 30/06/2022 16:05

That's stunning - what a great find! I would look for some shoulder covering though.