One Ring (or Halter) to Rule Them All

One Ring (or Halter) to Rule Them All

February 16th, 2010 @ 4:46 pm by Mrs. Pug
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If anyone out there does not want to see pics of me in my dress, then scram.

After having experienced some doubt in the one year that I had to wait since purchasing my dress and laying my eyes on it again, I faced my fears and went to the salon for the fitting. I checked in with the receptionist, and was led upstairs. The alterations consultant was waiting for me, and ushered me into a spacious dressing room. The dress was unzipped and taken from its hanger, and I gingerly stepped into it (of course, somewhere in there I got half NAKED–woohoo!!). The consultant zipped it up.

I looked at myself in the mirror. There were the features that I had liked in the dress the first time:

rouched bodice
asymmetrical waistline
slight sweetheart neckline
fit and flare skirt

And I was… well, apparently I was sleepy.

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I was trying, but my smile was just a little… wan, don’t you think? My eyes couldn’t even work properly. Yes, those short adorable people in the background are my parents.

I thought, well, this has a lot of features that you like and it’s very flattering, and you’ll be all glammed up with hair and makeup, so all is good. Buck up, buttercup.

But wait, did we forget one important detail? Why yes, I *did* want a halter strap added, didn’t I? The consultant came and pinned a halter strap on me, and that changed things considerably…

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Do you see the more genuine smile? And my greasy face? I was actually excited. I felt like this was *my* dress. It was a nice feeling.

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Yesss, my preciousss halter ssstraaaapppp…

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A small detail, but oh-so-powerful for me. All the features I liked were nice, but the halter really brought everything together, like Sauron establishing his dominion over all Middle Earth creatures with the one ring (let’s forget temporarily that he fails). The halter changed the dress for me, and made me the all-powerful bride, before whom all will fall in terror and obey. *What* a power rush.

Whatever the reason, I am happy with this dress, and that’s what matters.

How was your dress doubt resolved? Did you stay with your original choice, make a modification, and/or find a new dress?

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45 Responses to “One Ring (or Halter) to Rule Them All”

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ginandtonic (message) 193 posts, Blushing bee

You look beautiful! The halter does really transform the dress and looks perfect on you.

2/16/10 @ 4:50 pm (reply)

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crayfish (message) 4,844 posts, Honey bee

I love how modern the halter makes it look!

2/16/10 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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ms.pascua (message) 1,050 posts, Bumble bee

Ooh, ooh, you look so BEEE UUU TIII Ful! I love what the halter does for your neckline & posture.

I also made a modification to my dress - it’s a Maggie Sottero Destinations dress, the one with the flower-y one-shoulder strap. While I LOVED the flow & ephemeral quality of the dress (SOO perfect for my informal, island-y outdoor wedding), the asymetrical shoulder strap made me look a little matronly & short. BUUUT…when the consultant repositioned the strap at the empire waist-line, like a belt, it opened up my neckline, made me look more statuesque, taller, & slender. So, I’m definitely making that adjustment (only will cost $25, according to the seamstress!).

2/16/10 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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Curlysue (message) 1,703 posts, Bumble bee

You look fantastic and I love your dress both ways I’m glad you like the little addition to make it feel like yours. As for your first pic with your expression–you should see mine, picture it:
Hands in fists on my hips looking like a cheerleader (as a friend noticed) like I’m about to start a cheer and my head is tilted to one said with a look of “Whaaattt!” going on. Yeah, peachy. Will try for a better one when I go for a fitting

2/16/10 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,216 posts, Honey bee

I think the halter makes a big difference! It gives the dress some super personality! Love it!

2/16/10 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Love the halter, gives the dress a bit of a vintage feel, good choice
PS- I went to Ellen’s today… :)

2/16/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Miss Snapdragon (message) 717 posts, Busy bee

The halter was a great addition! And your dad especially is so cute in the background with the camera - he looks so excited!

2/16/10 @ 5:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

I love different the dress looks with the strap. It adds a lot of interest, I think. So pretty.

2/16/10 @ 5:02 pm (reply)

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Golden139 (message) 1,768 posts, Buzzing bee

Oooh, love the halter! And the first pic is so sweet with your dad taking a picture of you in your dress. Happy it all worked out well for you!

2/16/10 @ 5:02 pm (reply)

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mander411 (message) 735 posts, Busy bee

oh yay! you look fab

2/16/10 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

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Ms. Sapphire (message) 340 posts, Helper bee

Good call on the halter. It looks great!

2/16/10 @ 5:06 pm (reply)

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SweetSavannah (message) 178 posts, Blushing bee

You look amazing!!!! I love the picture where you can clearly see your father’s beaming face while he is taking the picture I literally said, “AWWWWWWW!” out loud! hehehe

You really look stunning…and I love the halter Congrats!!!!

2/16/10 @ 5:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaghetti (message) 282 posts, Helper bee

Wow how much it’s transformed when you add the halter. I love it this way! The difference in your smile definitely shows how such a little detail can make allllll the difference.

2/16/10 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

I love the addition of the halter! You look beautiful, Miss Pug!

2/16/10 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

Oh Pug, you look so gorgeous!! I love the halter addition. Great choice!!

2/16/10 @ 5:25 pm (reply)

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Goldilocks1107 (message) 2,504 posts, Sugar bee

Mine was all about the cap sleeves. I love them! They came with the dress and the first time I tried it on, the sleeves were on. LOVE! Then I tried the dress on in another salon, sans sleeves. HATE! The consultant quickly put the cap sleeves on. LOVE! But, since they snap on and off, I’ll probably take the sleeves off when the photogs are gone and it’s time to boogie down.
Why yes, I will wave my hands in the air like I just don’t care.

2/16/10 @ 5:25 pm (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

Can I also say that your dad looks so sweet taking pictures of you! He looks so happy!

2/16/10 @ 5:25 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

Hey, pretty lady! You’re right, the halter definitely adds something. But so does your smile.

2/16/10 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

Yes, the halter definitely completes the dress! By the way, I think it is beyond cute that both your mom and dad went to the fitting with you - and your dad taking pictures at that! Super cute.

2/16/10 @ 5:43 pm (reply)

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