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I did a bad thing. I went to an antique clothing shop (Mill Crest Antique Clothing) and bought another option for a wedding dress. Considering the fact that I spent $36 on the first, I felt really guilty dishing out $400 on this second one. I’m not sure if I’ll go with it yet…I was hoping that you gals would help me decide. I am way too torn to pick. And speaking of torn, the “new” dress is vintage and far from perfect, but it also shows a lot more character and history, which I like. I can’t return the new dress that I got, but I can take it back and trade it in for something else, and judging by how cute all of the clothes were at the shop, I’d have no problem doing that!
So please, be honest with me and don’t hold back! These pictures are incredibly unflattering, but hopefully it’s enough to get some feedback and advice. I haven’t seen my first dress with the alterations yet since I just recently dropped it off to be altered. I know I’m supposed to know when I’m wearing the dress, but I am far too indecisive and made a pro’s/con’s list (Rory-style, for the fellow Gilmore geeks out there), and still can’t decide. Le sigh.
Anyway, it’s photo sharing time. (WARNING: There’s red eye galore, please don’t be frightened away!)
Dress #1 on the model
Dress #1 on me while I played with Betty White in bed (it was too large in the bust for me to stand while wearing it and I was lacking in the clothespin department)
Dress #1 on a slouchy Ms. Candy Corn
Dress #1 on me (a super washed out photo, sorry!). Pardon the lack of boobie support, I didn’t have a bustier and the only thing keeping the dress from falling was my arms firmly resting at my sides. Also pardon my insane bedhead (!!), I had just woken up and decided to play dress up without grooming myself.
Dress #2 allows for lots of jumping up and down without the corn muffins falling out.
Posing in dress #2 with my wedding clutch, which I shall post about soon, I promise!
I grabbed the first ribbon I could find in my closet to wear with it. I think if I went with this one I would definitely need some sort of sash or ribbon to break up the mid-section (in a lighter color).
Sash improvisation, yo.
Wear them both, they are GORGEOUS!!
You deserve an award for being a 2 dress bride but spending less than $500 total! I loved the first dress when you first posted about it, but that second dress is too adorable not to wear. If you like both, I think you should wear both!
I love love dress # 2… It is so wonderful! Great find!
hahah thank you! The whole unemployment thing made me feel SUPER guilty for spending money on another dress when I already had one, but I really couldn’t resist. The awesome ladies at the vintage clothing shop were too sweet and I knew it was a must have 
Thanks for your comments, I heart feedback so you guys rock!!
Don’t feel bad; I bought a second dress _the day before my wedding_.
I voted for Dress #2 because you look so much more comfortable and happy in it in the pictures. I realize that is partly because it fits you already, but still…..
Also, though, I think it matters a lot which dress matches the formality of the venue and the event.
I love them both too! Two totally different styles and they display two different sides of beautiful you! I’m jealous you spent $500 and can rock two dresses on your special day! I say…Flaunt it
Yea Gilmore Girls! The first, in my opinion, is more “bridal” — but then again, that’s just based on how I define bridal! If you keep #2 and decide not to wed in it, you could make it your going away outfit, a honeymoon dress or even break it out and wear it on your first anniversary!
I voted for #2….. it seems to perfectly suit your personality (at least what I know of you from Weddingbee!). Although I think wearing both is definitely a great option too, if you’re willing to put the time and $$$ into getting two dresses altered/cleaned.
I totally agree with Magpie! I was going to say it would be a super cute going away outfit. Both look stunning and I can see why you want to include both.
@Miss Candy Corn: Call it an early birthday present. I’m all about rationalizing, especially if it’s in the name of bargain shopping. You have to spend money to save money…or something. But seriously, it’s too perfect for you not to wear.
Aaaw, but the first was only $36!!!! You were my idol!
Second dress is great too, wear both.
I voted for #1 but both dresses are awesome- oh, and I LOVE your bedhead! It’s awesome =D
I love them both too much and think you should be a two-dress bride. Even combined, they’re a BARGAIN! You are an amazing shopper Miss CC!
The first picture of you in the #2 dress, pulling the skirt out, is friggin’ adorable.
So cute.
Both are beautiful and I can’t wait to see the altered pics of dress #1. If you had to choose between the two- I’d pick Dress 2, but I think you should rock them both!
Yeah, don’t feel guilty at all! That dress is an awesome find for $40, regardless of when/where you wear it. I can never find good stuff like that out here in Chicago. It always goes so fast or is way overpriced.
Anyway, I think you should wear that as a reception dress. That way you can have your cake and eat it, too!
Thanks for the comments guys! I’m just trying to decide if I should just wear dress #2 for the entire wedding or if I should splurge and pay the extra amount for alterations so I can wear them both. Since the alterations haven’t been done yet, I have to decide if it’s worth it for me to spend several hundred dollars on the alterations or just go with #2. Keep in mind the magazine I work for just went under, so my budget isn’t really allowing for much stretching.
dear girl - wear dress #1!!!. Dress #2 looks like you can wear it anyday!
@Miss Candy Corn: I’m a replying fool so here I go again. Alterations don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. I got my dress altered by a tailor for $35. Shop around. It might not be as much as you are anticipating.
I really love both dresses, but the second one just seems to scream “you.” You just look like you’re beaming a little bit more in the second one. And if alterations on the first one are costing you several hundred dollars, definitely go with #2.
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Miss Candy Corn, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 27, Freelance Writer, Photographer and Illustrator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Front End Web Developer Blogging Since: May 6, 2008 Engagement Date: November 10, 2011 Wedding Date: September 2012 Venue: Our backyard! About Me: I’m a 27-year-old photographer, writer and illustrator who enjoys shooting weddings, catching typos in magazines, geeking out with Google Reader, watching Wonder Years marathons with my fiancé, and hanging out with our menagerie of pets. I’m an encore bride planning an intimate, offbeat backyard wedding with my fiancé (known around these parts as “The Ginger”), as we explore our adventures of homeownership.
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