As you guys know I've been having some anxiety about my dress... Not that I think it's the wrong dress but that I'm worried I ordered the wrong size. I also have been kinda bummed since at my first appointment I very clearly said that while I was strongly leaning towards a mermaid style dress I was desperate to try on at least one giant ball gown and all she pulled were mermaids. I didn't even really occur to me that day but even the next day when I went in to get measured I went up stairs to look at veils and the first thing I said was that I wished I'd tried on a ball gown. The consultant was really sweet and offered to let me try a couple but considering that I had literally ordered my dress five minutes before I thought that would be silly but every time I get asked about my shopping experience I say I had a great time and chose the perfect dress but that I wish I'd at least gotten to try on a ball gown... after all how often do you get to wear a ball gown. After talking to my sister we decided we'd make an appointment and go check out our local David's Bridal as they have some reasonable prices and some really nice dresses. We went this afternoon and I tried on a BUNCH of ball gowns which made me really happy and although I'd thought about buying one for my in-park shoots since I think a couple of them would look AMAZING around World Showcase it just wasn't practical to have two long dresses.
Some pictures of our fun
This one was my favourite for most of the day. I LOVED the details on the bodice
Then a Vera Wang White dress because why not? Also we totally thought it looked like a Belle dress
Sam really liked this one but I liked the detailing on the first one better
We both REALLY liked this one too (which surprised Sam - she's not a fan of pickups) plus again this one gave us a MAJOR Belle vibe. And that train is AMAZING!
Then Sam pointed out this Oleg Cassini short dress she loved and said I should try it on when it hit me... There had been an Alfred Angelo dress I was really excited about trying on that was a long fit & flare/mermaid that zipped off into a sheath dress that we thought would have been so fun... Maybe I should check out some short dresses and just use it for either the dessert party or the at home reception or maybe if I get a Hollywood Studios in park shoot...
Short Dresses:
This short drop waist was fun but not super figure flattering on me (plus they gave me a long line bra with a band size smaller than what I wear so I was completely squished in the back which didn't help when the dresses were actually fitting me quite well
This was the Oleg Cassini dress Sam had originally spotted. It was actually the last one I tried on and gave us a MAJOR Alice in Wonderland feel. Also the words Audrey Hepburn were thrown around a few times. Absolutely gorgeous and classic but not the exact vintage vibe I was going for.
Sam said it best - that dress was very Audrey but I'm generally more of a Vivianne Leigh... which I found in this dress!!!
Girls I can't begin to explain to you how absolutely FABULOUS I felt in this dress! It is so completely classic, the detailing on the side is beautiful with lots of pearls. I actually tried it on with this amazing little fascinator that gave a perfect '40s vibe...
So on Sunday (my next day off) I'm going in to get measured and order that dress and at $159 dollars it's a total steal and non-bridal enough I can wear it to other occasions (a nice dinner with a great jacket for instance) For comparison's sake the Oleg Cassini was $800 which for a completely unplanned second dress was a little much but if you're looking for a vintage tea length dress the detailing was impeccable and the lace was very soft (that was a major deal for me as I hate tops that come up to my throat they make me claustrophobic and if they are uncomfortable it's 100x worse).
Have any of you lovely ladies "accidentally" gone shopping and bought a second dress? The good news is when I got home and emailed the pictures to my mom she emailed me back within 10 minutes and said that both her and my dad loved the short dress and thought it would be really neat! Reassure me I'm not crazy ladies!
I've been thinking of getting a pair through them for the wedding, since I want something comfortable..and blue. Did you know it's actually really hard to find navy blue mary jane style shoes? 
Especially if you want them to be wedges? I finally found a pair that I had decided I'd just go and try, and they were sold out. -.-
You looked absolutely amazing in many of those (including the one you're going to go ahead and order!), and you looked like you were having a blast. I really like the one you're going with as a second dress - it fits you really well! 
It's not much more than the one you're going with ($179, I think), and it'll be nice to have a nice dress I really like. 
Raist liked it too.
