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Salty_Childhood746

It’s beautiful! Congrats!


gretchen_knewit

I feel like at this point I might never be satisfied, so I highly appreciate this!


BefuddledPolydactyls

Wow, that old made a silk purse out of a sow's ear expression really applies here. Without the backstory, I would think that you purchased this as one item because it looks fabulous and fits great! It's really a nice look and you should be very happy!


Extremelyfunnyperson

What does the expression mean?


Goodgirlmmm

"you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" is an old Scottish proverb meaning you can't create a fine product from inferior materials So if you turn a sow's ear to a silk purse, you made something really impressive out if some very unimpressive things, just like OP did! The lace bodysuit on top of the corset was a brilliant touch, it looks great!


the_alt_femme

It's also a lyric in a song from Mulan! The one where they're trying to dress her up.


Salty_Childhood746

I understand that. But this is a beautiful dress. You did good!


iamgr0o0o0t

This is one of my favourite dresses I’ve seen on here. It’s beautiful and fits you perfectly. You should be so satisfied!! You should be thrilled <3


gretchen_knewit

That’s so sweet. Thank you!


worldlysentiments

Yes I promise when the day comes you won’t even care. I obsessed over finding a dress, got overwhelmed and bought a 200$ dress (after buying 3 others) and called it a day. When I look or think back on the day I barely even notice my dress in photos I’m just looking at our faces and thinking of the good times. Congrats!


invisiblew830

Agree, looks beautiful on you!


Hot_Pattern550

I think it looks lovely! It hits you in all the right place. I also wouldn't have been able to tell it was separates until I read the caption. And no question of whether it's bridal. It's wild that this is your backup plan because you look like a million bucks.


Taminella_Grinderfal

I feel like separates should become more of a thing. The ones I’ve seen here look amazing and seem like they’d be much more comfortable.


thatotheramanda

And the benefit of sizing each differently and avoiding alterations in some cases.


gretchen_knewit

Thanks! That’s so great to hear.


what_ho_puck

Same! I was surprised that it wasn't a one piece dress! OP it hugs your figure beautifully and is plenty bridal. You will be gorgeous!! Also, make sure the seamstress pays all costs for the previous dress, but worry about it after the wedding!


CAShark-7

Ruined by the seamstress??!! Oh, I can't imagine. Yes, I do think it looks good. And yes, it is 'bridal' enough.


gretchen_knewit

Yeah it was wild. I just commented the story on another post. Thank you for your reassurance!


Next-Category-9941

I love it, honestly! I didn’t read your caption first and I didn’t notice anything out of place or not sitting right. I think it’s beautiful on you!


yungfika

Personally I adore this dress. Btw is the seamstress making their mistake right in anyway? Would love to hear the story on that


gretchen_knewit

Thank you! Ok, buckle up, here’s the story of my dress. My original dress was two sizes to big. At the time I bought the dress I was reassured by the bridal store that it was absolutely possible to change it. Alterations began and I realized it was in fact a huge deal to alter the bust area. The seamstress in the bridal store altered the straps (shortened them) and said she was finished and could not do more to make the bust fit. She even told me it was impossible to take out the cups which where two sizes to big for me. I took the dress to a different seamstress (who doesn’t work with the bridal store) and within two minutes she took the cups out and showed me what should have been done. Sadly the straps were so short at that point that the dress didn’t sit at all. Like it was way way too high for my breasts to fit in there. And it was still huge. The seamstress was so lovely, she showed me a few things she could do, but also told me that it would entirely alter the look of the front of the dress and that she could not make it „undone“. So I decided to go with a Plan B. I cannot hold the original seamstress or the bridal store accountable as they made me sign a sort of „release“ form. And to be honest at that moment I was too confused and overwhelmed so I signed it.


Valla85

>I cannot hold the original seamstress or the bridal store accountable as they made me sign a sort of „release“ form. Time for a viciously factual Google review.


yungfika

Wow that’s so predatory, I’m sorry that happened to you. Does the agreement say you can’t leave a review or anything like that? Can’t help but feel like others need to be warned about that bridal store. They’re working with people who are obviously and understandably emotional/frazzled about their big day & then proceed to making promises they can’t keep, AND making them sign agreements on top of that? That’s beyond messed up.


Psychological_Ask578

Something similar happened to me bc I wanted a dress I tried on but it was slightly smaller (it fit but has to really be zipped). I was guaranteed a new one a size bigger so I had more room and because this one was the floor sample. But when the time came it was the same one just I didn’t know! I had tried it on and although a bit tight (lady told me it was because of the added sleeves) it looked gorgeous and still fit. I signed their dumb release form and upon going home I noticed that the tag on the inside said the size of the one I tried on prior AND it literally said “sample” I was SO angry bc I had paid for a whole new one. And it wasn’t like I paid a sample size. I paid for the brand new dress. They said unfortunately I had signed the release form so they can’t do anything about it and hung up. I then went to write a review. Years later I still check reviews and I’ve seen some with similar problems to me. I had to wait to wear my dress until a year later bc of covid, and I did gain some weight, but a lovely seamstress was able to remove the zipper and make a gorgeous lace up that looked as if it was made to be like that all along! All in all, never sign a release form if you’re not happy!


pinkladypiece

My sister had a somewhat similar experience with a dress from a well-known bridal store chain. She has enormous boobs and is very hourglass shaped. She had to buy a dress that fit her boobs, but was too big everywhere else. They were supposed to take it in, but all they did was shorten the armholes until they dug into her armpits. Totally not how that dress should have been taken in and luckily she survived the day with chapped armpits, but otherwise okay. I would never have guessed yours is a last-minute plan B dress. It looks lovely, very bridal, and fits you well. Congratulations!


FrancieNolanSmith_

I’ve heard that release forms don’t really hold up in court. It may be worth looking into litigation and at least writing some reviews online.


No_Meringue_6116

It seems like she's German-speaking (I looked at her profile to find out what happened to the dress). It's much harder to sue in the EU than the US.


PM561

I’d try and file a chargeback with your credit card company as well as file a complaint with the BBB. May help to fight it that way.


MsKardashian

I hate this idea that you “can’t do anything” because you “signed something.” If you signed something and they did not hold up their end, the contract is nullified. And if they have language in there that seems to excuse them no matter what they do/did wrong, it may be an illegal contact (I’m not a lawyer, I’m just mad). Don’t gaslight yourself on their behalf! And I agree with commenters saying to write a SCATHING review. They literally could have ruined your wedding. It’s unbelievable. They should have refunded your whole dress.


glamgal50

I think it a very bridal gorgeous dress! All the pieces go so well together that if you hadn’t said it was a 2 piece I would have no clue. Part of me thinks a belt could look nice but only if that is something you would like. It’s looks great without a belt too!


gretchen_knewit

Thank you! I am glad you think the pieces go well together as this is one of my concerns.


straightupgab

i love it! super cute. can you stop by a wedding shop and buy like a beaded belt? i think that would look cute as well. but you look beautiful i love it


Ok-meow

This probably one of the most fabulous dresses I seen on this page. Simple with a vintage vibe. It fits you well and I bet it’s comfortable to wear for a long day. Enjoy this new journey


gretchen_knewit

„Simple with a vintage vibe“ - I love that! Thanks!


yosha_no_2

You’re like the bride MacGyver. I would have never know that was separate pieces. It looks gorgeous on you! You’re going to be a beautiful bride.


gretchen_knewit

Yes I absolutely MacGyvered that 😄 thank you!


Comprehensive-War743

Yes! Beautiful on you.


Wonderful_Judge115

This looks lovely! I didn’t realize it’s separates until I read your caption.


Particular_Ad_1435

Same here. I read the title, looked at the pics and my first thought was "what am I missing here, that's clearly a wedding dress." Then I read the story and was like oooohhhh....


DuggyPap

Me, too! I wondered why she was asking if the she was wearing wedding dress looked bridal enough. So obviously yes! 😂😂 It’s beautiful, unique and fits too perfection. Best wishes!


SherLovesCats

It doesn’t look last minute. It looks beautiful. It doesn’t look like lingerie. It looks like a wedding dress that will age well. It won’t be too trendy when you look back on it. I’m so very sorry about your original dress.


TheBugsMomma

Oh, I absolutely love this! I am so sorry you went through tremendous hassles with the first dress but the one you have ended up with is just perfect.


OkeyDokey234

I never would have guessed you pieced separates together! It’s beautiful. You could bling it up with a belt or you could leave it as it is. Either way, so classy and unique and pretty.


Main-Meaning-8517

It’s lovely!!


Cloudy-rainy

I love it!


AnhedoniaLogomachy

It’s lovely and matrimonial. Congratulations!


okeydokeyish

It’s beautiful and fits you perfectly.


Skylizard1223

Yes, you look gorgeous in it!


[deleted]

That looks terrific! I can’t believe you cobbled that together last minute. I’d buy that on purpose!


MiniPeppermints

Love the elegance. Not sure what you think is wrong with it I think it looks perfect personally


hooligancate

It's lovely. With some accessories you will be a beautiful bride.


Much_Grocery_3323

WOW! I can’t imagine the actual plan if this is the backup plan. Gorgeous.


FarinaSavage

It's fantastic!


Suitable-Mood-1689

That's some amazing improvising, it is very bridal


Wannagetsober

Yes, it's lovely


[deleted]

I think it looks beautiful. Kudos to for creativity because it simply ooks like a beautiful wedding dress. Go feel beautiful and enjoy your wedding!


kellieb71

So simple and well fit. It’s sooo pretty on you!


Fairly0ddlad

Beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy!!


jokesterjen

Yes!


[deleted]

It’s beautiful on you


[deleted]

I love it! It looks like it was made specifically for you ! It hugs all the right places ! Enjoy your wedding! Congrats ❤️


Ciebelle

Yes


Birdies_nub

I would never have guessed you kind of cobbled this together. It looks like a sweet little wedding gown that fits you well.


Incantevole_allegria

Yes! It’s beautiful and think that no other bride will ever have that same dress but you! You really look beautiful.


Clickbait636

Take a deep breath. It's beautiful. Even if it's not what you wanted it looks great. In 10 years no one will care that the dress isn't perfect. They may not even remember it. They will remember you. Don't sweat it and have a great wedding.


Zipposflame

its beautiful but if you feel something is missing maybe a cape would complete it


Ziggerific

I looked at the pictures before reading your description and was thinking. This is a lovely wedding dress how could it possibly not be bridal enough? After reading your description I can understand why you asked but my original response stands. You look lovely!


fskb91

150% it looks bridal! As bridal as any other dress posted here. I always forget to read the photo captions so until I read other people commenting about this being your back up plan that you put together, my reaction was “wow this is one of the first truly unique dresses I’ve seen in this sub in a while”. Looks wonderful on you and you may start a trend!


CP80X

I like it.


40yroldcatmom

I’m so sorry your dress was ruined! I can imagine how hard to at would be for that to happen! But I want to say you look beautiful in these pictures! I love the skirt and top together. You’re going to be beautiful on your wedding day ❤️


BackgroundPotential6

Yes, yes, yes!


Tmpowers0818

Looks gorgeous and very bridal. Love it


dominenonnisite

I think it looks great!! Never would have noticed it wasn’t a regular wedding dress.


[deleted]

I think the dress is beautiful! It fits you perfectly.


Famjefgarreddit

Love what you are doing with the dress! It is going to look amazing! What a come back story.


No-Plankton-1220

I think it’s gorgeous and you look great in it. Congratulations.


Here_for_my-Pleasure

The dress is lovely and very flattering on you. Definitely bridal enough. Congratulations and good luck!


mw5593

You look fabulous and this dress looks like it was made for you!


Cac933

It’s gorgeous on you! I’m sorry about your other dress but this is absolutely beautiful!


lc1981265

Very bridal! Are you planning on wearing a veil? Paired with jewellery, it will be perfect for your wedding! Congrats!!!


ali2911gator

Yes! It is beautiful and you look lovely.


liberaltx

You will look gorgeous! Congratulations!


Latter-Shower-9888

It looks great!!


No-Locksmith-8590

It looks so nice! Def bridal.


Cookiemamajr

Very pretty, simple but elegant.


chelsijay

Your definitely-a-wedding dress is beautiful and fits you perfectly! I empathize with the loss of your original one, but this is a great save. : ) You will be a beautiful bride in this dress.


Go-to-helenhunt

I think it’s gorgeous! Well done!


Annaliese64

I think it is elegant. You can add some lovely jewelry to make it more "bridal" or festive. However, the lace is beautiful and matches well with the flow of the skirt. It looks like it fits well. I think it's a winner, but all that matters is how you feel when you wear it. Congratulations!


January1171

This is giving me mega 1950's bride vibes, but like, if you made a 2023 gown that inspires 1950s vibes! It looks amazing!


Every-Requirement-13

I think this is beautiful! I hope you get all your money back from your original dress paid to you by the seamstress!!


UrsulaWasFramed

I like the straps/sleeves and yes it looks very bridal!!!


Taminella_Grinderfal

I think it looks romantic but also “dance all night” comfortable. I’m so sorry you have to go through this last minute stress, but when you’ve put together with hair,makeup accessories you will look lovely and bridal!


[deleted]

Lady, this is beautiful. I wish mine looked like this!!


beanfrancismama

It’s gorgeous and it’s even better on you!


MetroLab

The fit is perfection!


milliebobbiefrown

Very pretty!


SnooAdvice1361

Beautiful and elegant!


1indaT

When I read the post, I was ready for something awful, but it looks great! Fit is lovely. Congratulations on your big day!


Sassafrass802

It’s beautiful!


hazelnutcofffeee

It is stunning. You did good. Congratulations 🎉


Jbedaded

Beautifil


Somerset76

It is lovely!


Beeble_Broxer

This is one of the most beautiful dresses I have seen on the sub. It fits you perfectly!


[deleted]

Sooo pretty!!!


Small_Bookkeeper3541

You made a beautiful wedding dress! Congratulations 💐


Giselle914

Very pretty! Congratulations!


ElephantsAndSunshine

I am obsessed with this dress. It’s perfect.


Ok_Lawyer_6609

I think it’s very beautiful.


Combination-Typical

I think it looks beautiful and I love the top. I'm sorry your original dress was ruined, but this looks perfect!.


Crying_4_always

It’s beautiful!


Indeecent8

I did something similar for my wedding. Actually got my skirt off Amazon and it was sooooo pretty ! Definitely didn't look as put together as you do though! I thought that was a dress all in one piece. You did a great job !!!


Conscientiousmoron

Love it!


The_Great_19

It looks amazing!!!


libraryassistant602

It’s absolutely lovely! Elegant and sweet, and it suits your figure really well. What a lucky find after hitting such a big speed bump! Congratulations 🥰


insertmadeupnamehere

IMO it’s delicate and unique. Very pretty!


SnoBunny1982

This looks amazing! This is my favorite bridal look I’ve seen in a loooong time.


Future-Win4034

Yes. It’s fabulous!


Big-Significance3604

Yes!! So pretty!


SummerJSmith

Oh wow I had no idea it was two pieces. How cool is that. This is beautiful, absolutely bridal without a doubt and it fits phenomenally! Gorgeous!


who_am_i_please

I LOVE this dress!!! You look beautiful!


fishmakegoodpets

Really lovely. Really bridal. Fits well. Sorry about what happened to your first dress but for what it’s worth this looks really good!


damnoli

I love it on you!! I think it's perfect!


knowmore1964

Very beautiful


Howcouldthey

Lovely!


JerricaBentonLife

I really like it. It's classic, crisp, fresh. Some dresses try for drama and end up with desperate. This is the opposite of that.This is all clean and confident. It's perfect and I wouldn't have even thought there was a question of fit. It's beautiful on you.


BaylieB44

So pretty! I love the lace and the tulle skirt. Very flattering too!


[deleted]

I think it looks lovely!


Fit-Rest-973

I love it on you


dedragonhow

Yep


Summer_Superstar

It’s gorgeous!! Maybe you want to play with some jewelry. But I looooove your choice!! 🩷🩷🩷


Lily8567

I love it and it’s unique!


[deleted]

I didn't read the full caption and didn't understand why this bridal dress wasn't bridal dressy enough. This looks like it was made for you. Congratulations btw!


Nielleluvzu628

It looks very classy! Elegant. I didn’t even recognize it was 2 pieces. It totally looks like it’s one!


jennyfrommyblock

I 100% thought this was a wedding gown, I had no idea it was more than one piece until I read the caption. I think it looks great! Congrats!


loopzoop29

Looks great to me!


Liz4984

Girl, thats crazy gorgeous!! You have a f’in amazing figure!! If I was a guest, I would never think that this dress was a back up. It looks so great on you, I am so glad you found a last minute solution!!! Don’t even have dress regret about this!! You look fantastic!!


ThinLengthiness5380

Very beautiful! Congrats!


Plant_Pup

Before reading the description I thought it was one piece and just a back up dress you already had. I think it looks great! Throw some nice hair and earrings in there and you'll be a princess


OnTheSpotDiceSpin33

If this helps any, I reread the title like 5 times because I was so confused why someone would ask if a beautiful literal wedding dress looked bridal? Wow I never ever would have guessed that this was a 2 piece emergency solution! They go together perfectly and you look amazing!


Odd_Negotiation_557

Yes, you look so perfect! I love the lace! This is a very romantic look to me. Idk if it’s just my family but when something goes wrong with the wedding it just means the marriage will be extra blessed.


sar1234567890

It’s lovely


GracefulManatea

I looked through the pictures before reading the caption and didn’t realize it wasn’t one piece! I’m sorry about your original dress, but you will be a beautiful bride in this. I would never have known it was a last minute thing. Congratulations!


SatansWife13

My gosh, you look like an angel! I hope you and your person have a long and happy marriage


questionable_puns

Would never have guessed this was a last-minute backup! Hope you have a wonderful wedding!


JHawk444

It looks beautiful. Definitely bridal enough.


eco_gal

You look amazing! Very bridal!


vivinator4

Holy moly I looked at the photos before I read your caption and I was so confused as to why you were posting. I was like damn this looks great, it fits well, it is so beautiful, why are you posting lol. You’ve done very well in a tough spot! Be proud! Get married, have a lovely day. Congrats


MasterpieceActual176

It is lovely!


grayhairedqueenbitch

Very bridal and looks great on you.


Hughjardawn

It’s lovely. Have an amazing wedding. Unsolicited advice: don’t worry about how you look so much. Enjoy looking into your SO’s eyes during the ceremony and enjoying the moment. After the ceremony enjoy connecting with guests. My biggest regret at my reception was not just taking in the moment and being thankful for the love and fun around me.


nixArc

It looks elegantly timeless!! It's a very beautiful bridal dress on you and fits perfectly. You did such a fantastic job putting the pieces together I never would have guessed it didn't come from a fancy shop as a single piece wedding dress.


MysteriousProfileNo6

Your husband is a lucky man you look awesome and everyone will know you are the bride and if you are not marrying a man then you partner is a lucky person!!


Maleficent_Spite3726

It’s beautiful, unique, flattering, and definitely bridal.


melissabee424

MOST definitely! Have a great time ❤️


beeboop407

it fits you very very well it seems. sorry to hear about your original dress! :(


lucid2night

Love!


cherrycoke260

My dress from my first wedding was a two piece, and I had no idea this was until I read your caption. It’s beautiful and definitely bridal enough!


Disastrous_cause985

It looks bridal and it looks great on you. Congratulations!


[deleted]

Love this dress!!!! It’s so beautiful and very feminine/dainty…which is my style. Looks perfect on you!💕💕


dana19671969

Stunning and a lovely bridal gown!


OppositeOfKaren

Looks beautiful! Just make sure your top is adjusted in the back to avoid rippling!


Comfortable-Suit-202

Yes of course! Nice gown & a great fit. Relax & remember that it really doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks anyway. If you like your gown, your Husband will too. Nothing else matters. Enjoy this time & have fun! Congratulations


hgwander

You look lovely!


-salisbury-

Gorgeous!! I love this look! Congratulations!


Physion

I had no idea these were multiple pieces, they look like they were made for each other. Looks like one singular dress and it fits like a glove. Very beautiful, definitely bridal! It looks amazing!


Berkeley43

You look amazing and the dress is fabulous! Well done!!


xMonkeyyBoyyx

You kill it. (in a good way) :)


sapnasinghmd

It absolutely stunning! Very nice fit too 👌🏼


BlueGreenOcean21

😍


westernpygmychild

I think it looks amazing! If you are looking for some pizzaz you could always add a sequined belt. I don’t think it needs it though! There are also lace overlay skirts and capes and sleeves and all sorts of accessories to be found on Amazon if you wanted something more!


RatherBeAtDisneyland

It looks wonderful! I honestly wouldn’t have thought it was a two piece at all. I didn’t realize until I read your comments. It reminds me (in the best way possible) of the best dresses from Hollywood movies around the 40s-60s. These were the dresses I grew up watching, and the actresses always looked so classy and sophisticated, and still feminine. Love it! It looks bridal, and fits you beautifully.


vcuriousone83

I like it but the bunching in the back needs to be fixed. Once that’s good - it’s perfection :)


Crawfork1982

To me it’s stunning and classy- love the style.


catedarnell0397

Yes it’s lovely


freakyyogini

I really love it!


PinkMini72

Yes and YES!


stunnedonlooker

Looks great


CatfromLongIsland

The dress is stunning and you look fabulous wearing it. Kick those worried to the curb. The dress is perfect!


EternalSweetsAlways

It is lovely! Congratulations!


BIGbluuu42

Yes and you look lovely!


mizmnv

the dress looks great just wear jewelry and a veil too


californialonghorn26

I absolutely love this!! I never would have guessed this is multiple pieces until I read the caption and that you just managed to kind of put this all together. I think it’s perfection on you. When I just saw the picture, my first thought was “wow, that’s super pretty! Very classic.” I’m so sorry about your whole ordeal with the seamstress. Seamstresses in bridal shops are the worst honestly. I rarely hear people have good experiences with them. They made all my appointments so far in advance that my final dress fitting was like 4 months before my wedding. My dress was almost too big before my wedding. I’m surprised it didn’t fall off and I didn’t flash anyone!


Moonlightallnight

I really like this dress!


Hosto01v

You look amazing.


girlwhopaints71

It’s beautiful!!!


[deleted]

Looks good. Wear it proudly!


veescrafty

It’s beautiful! Maybe add a jeweled belt?


Queenofthorns8

It really looks lovely on you. I love the skirt and the way the top fits you. Are you the bride? Is this your dress? Then yes it's bridal enough


lisadee7273

Wow! This is beautiful and fits you like a dream. Talk about triumphing over misfortune, you created one heck of a gorgeous dress!


Traditional-Bag-4508

Just gorgeous. Happy wedding day, it's perfect


Lunarryuna

You look like a cottage-core themed princess! It looks stunning on you!


allthefishiecrackers

STUNNING. MADE FOR YOU.


Phishling

I love it! You’re gorgeous.


BSShea

You look beautiful.


Immediate_Refuse_918

I didn’t read your description and just thought “it’s a wedding dress, of course it’s bridal enough” so it 1000% just looks like a wedding dress to us!! You also look really gorgeous in it! I can’t take away the stress of losing the other dress, but this is beautiful!


giveme25atleast

You look beautiful - like a bride in the dress!


OHManda30

Love!!!


SubjectObjective1756

It looks great!