The First Dress Fitting

The First Dress Fitting

August 14th, 2009 @ 10:33 am by Mrs. Lightning
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So, the fitting went quite well in person (the dress is almost finished), and I even toyed with the idea of a long veil for the ceremony only (as seen above), which my mom loved. It all looked great at the dressmaker and I took my new accessories with me to see how they work with the dress. I took some pictures and went on my way.

When I got home however, I scrutinised the pictures I’d taken. I saw that there were some things I didn’t really like, and I hope that I’ll either get over it or that it won’t be as noticeable to others.

If I take the puckering of the satin away (perhaps after it is steamed, as the dress hadn’t been), then it is really only the buttons on the back that seem a bit far down for my taste. I know the dress was made on a budget for me in a standard size, so I can’t expect miracles. And I guess the feeling I feel in it vs. how it looks in my shoddy camera pictures is what’s important. It’s also really comfortable, which is perhaps the most important aspect for me.

Here are my new accessories that I took with me. I decided on this pair of Kenneth Coles, which I found for R200 (about $25) because they were easy on my feet. The bag was bought on sale for R200 from Accessorize (It looks and feels vintage, which I love), and finally, the headpiece, which I posted about earlier.

I’m undecided on jewelry as of yet, mainly because I’m thinking about having this as my something borrowed/blue or old (I certainly have enough new things). Also,there is so much to choose from that I don’t quite know where to start (sale season is not helping, either).

The ladies at Cindy Bam have said my dress will be ready to pick up a week before the wedding, which I was a bit disappointed about as I’d have liked to try it on at home. But then again, this is exactly why it is probably better I don’t get it early, and that it goes straight home to my parents’ after I have my final fitting. I’d probably obsess over it and over-scrutinise it. And I also have a crazy kitty who might have a go at it if I’m not careful (think of the scene from Meet the Fockers—she’s seriously that crazy).

When did you/will you bring your dress home? Did you try on your dress repeatedly once it came home with you?

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36 Responses to “The First Dress Fitting”

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Gator (message) 607 posts, Busy bee

I love the dress! You are absolutely beautiful in it and I think the silver is beautiful. Also, kudos on the great shoe & purse steal! They’re perfect for the outfit

8/14/09 @ 10:37 am (reply)

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Miss Bear Cub (message) 1,566 posts, Bumble bee

ooo I love your purse!!

8/14/09 @ 10:38 am (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

You look great! I agree with over scrutinizing sub par pictures of yourself in your dress. I was doing that, too, and at my second to last fitting last night, was surprised by how great it actually looks! Not at all like what my photos were showing me!

I’m not sure I’ll be able to take my dress home. It won’t be done until Monday, and then they will be steaming it and hanging it until closer to the wedding. I’m actually hoping we can just pick it up the day before the wedding!

8/14/09 @ 10:38 am (reply)

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jaydee1125 (message) 453 posts, Helper bee

My dress came home with me the day I bought it b/c I bought it at a sample sale. My mom has actually taken it since then and has it held hostage b/c I would be constantly trying it on. She wants me to continue to have that “WOW” feeling. I’m actually very nervous to have to take it in for alterations just b/c I love having it home.

8/14/09 @ 10:41 am (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

beautiful with such a vintage feel!

8/14/09 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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mcnetn3 (message) 1,675 posts, Bumble bee

Wow! I totally see how this dress fits you and your mom– it feels ‘bridy’ with the veil, but is so modern and vintage looking otherwise. Love it!

8/14/09 @ 10:48 am (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

Love your dress and your accessories- they are awesome!!

8/14/09 @ 10:52 am (reply)

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cheerful (message) 1,562 posts, Bumble bee

I love the dress and your accessories - I can’t wait to see them together. It looks *so* fabulous. I can’t try on my own dress now because it’s being altered at my seamstress. … I miss it… On the other hand, it does prevent me from trying it on every day - which is probably a good thing considering that I want to do cartwheels in it.

8/14/09 @ 10:55 am (reply)

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ladybuglove (message) 740 posts, Busy bee

gorgeous! it looks fantastic on you! i love it…………….and all of the accessories you’ve purchased!

8/14/09 @ 10:59 am (reply)

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nybride09 (message) 890 posts, Busy bee

my dress won’t come home with me until after the wedding. sounds strange i know but i live w/ my FI. my last fitting will be the week before the wedding so my parents (who are oot) can come along with me and see it. we’ll pick it up a day or 2 before the wedding. it’ll go directly to my parents’ hotel room, where i’m getting dressed for the wedding.
it’s a little tight timing wise so i hope it all works smoothly!

8/14/09 @ 11:02 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your dress, shoes and bag. I love how your dress is so glamorous!! I wish I had been able to take my dress home sooner. Because it needed extensive alterations, I didn’t pick it up until 2 days before the wedding!

8/14/09 @ 11:04 am (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 2,254 posts, Buzzing bee

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!

8/14/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

The dress is absolute gorgeous! Seriously! And you have great accessories. It’s exactly what you said - a lot of it is exactly how you feel in the dress instead of the projection you may imagine when you see the pictures afterward. Besides - the pictures look pretty great!

8/14/09 @ 11:09 am (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 3,805 posts, Honey bee

i had it home a month before, then brought it back 5 days before for a final fitting. during the month, i tried it on twice, only to horrifically realize it didn’t fit!

i think keeping it at the store may be a good idea, like you said, to avoid over scrutiny!

8/14/09 @ 11:11 am (reply)

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Miss Sprinkle (message) 545 posts, Busy bee

i absolutely adore your dress and i think it looks amazing on you!

8/14/09 @ 11:16 am (reply)

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Catalitical (message) 27 posts, Newbee

That is a truly fantastic dress!! The color is amazing, the lace and other details are gorgeous, and hello sexyhot shoes! Thise shoes are killer *and* what a great price…

I can totally understand how the little less-than-perfect things can jump into your mind and stick with you, just begging to be obsessed over. However, there is so much that is right (and, dar I say, right ON!) about you in your dress that I strongly encourage you to focus on that instead. (And yes, when I finally find my dress and *if* I find myself going down the same road, I’ll let you know and you can throw my words right back at me. Fair’s fair!)

Hot, hot, hotness!

8/14/09 @ 11:27 am (reply)

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Miss Mary Jane (message) 1,973 posts, Buzzing bee

beautiful!!! It’s so wonderful. When you first said you were having a silver dress, I was a little on the fence because i couldn’t quite picture it. But seeing this on you, with the contrasting lace, OH MY GOD. Have them make me one too, K?

8/14/09 @ 11:29 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

I went to pick my custom dress up a week before the wedding and it still needed some tweaks! I didn’t take it home until 3 days before the wedding!

I’m a little disappointed i couldn’t wear it more before the big day since now it is sitting at my parents house across the country and I never see it!

8/14/09 @ 11:29 am (reply)

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