04/06/2019
I was helping a client shop for wedding gowns and it made me totally nostalgic about my wedding dress shopping experience. When I got married in 2007, the biggest trend was the ballgown style gowns with pickups, so naturally I wanted one of a similar style. I brought my very opinionated aunts whose opinions I highly respect and showed them my first choice dress. The first thing Auntie Elaine says is, “It looks like a comforter.” I was totally heartbroken, but fortunately, within the same shopping trip, I fell in love with the gown I ultimately purchased with incredibly detailed beadwork. I’m a super detailed person so it actually makes sense that I’d appreciate a gown like this one. I still admire all the beading whenever I see it in the depths of my closet. If I could still fit in it, I’d totally wear it more often... at least around the house. 🤣 Feel free to swipe to see what my gown might have been. I still think it’s pretty, but I’m glad my aunt steered me toward the gown that was truly meant for me. Tip of the day: trust your tribe who knows you to be a good mirror.
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