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Dress Fitting 2 - the dress comes home

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Independent Gal

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I had a long day so far. I took it off work and went to pick up my dress from the seamstress, and then to get some crazy dental work done. The dress looks fine I guess, except the straps she put on are really too tight. I'll get my mom's housekeeper to take care of that when I get to her place. Not a hard thing to fix. And I just can't face making yet another trip out to where the seamstress lives. Plus, my shoes show at the front way more than I expected. So I may need to buy yet another pair. Anyway, I was sort of underwhelmed, but my friend who came with me said she thought it was gorgeous. Maybe it's fine and I'm just seeing it through very stressed out, very over-tired eyes.

Needless to say, the hour in the dentist's chair being drilled and stuck and everything didn't cheer me up too much.

Anyway, it's hardly the end of the world. I'll look fine in my dress. And at least my teeth are healthy again!

Maybe Anchor and I should start the blue-brides club.
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I'm really not at my best at the moment, particularly because I just heard that the reason my 'aunty' (not a relative, a close family friend I've known and loved my whole life) who was going to oversee the ceremony has cancer in her brain, spine, and liver, and might not live to see me get married, never mind oversee the ceremony. I'm so sad. She's such a wonderful person. And only 60. Too young. Mortality is a fact, but one its hard to wrap your head around. Particularly when you love someone as much as I love this woman.
 
Oh, I have pictures. Particularly with my new ostrich feather wrap (in case it''s chilly). But I think I need to go work out and clear my head a bit first.
 
Oh wow - I am really sorry to hear about your aunty. That has to be difficult
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You should definitely take care of yourself, clear your head if possible, etc. But when you feel up to it I would love to see pics of your dress!
 
> I''m really sorry to hear about your Aunty, Indy. My dad was just diagnosed with brain cancer too- just a week ago in fact. I imagine I''ve felt many of the same things you''re now feeling. All I can say at this time is keep your spirits up and be strong for this woman you love. She needs all of the positive energy she can get. You and your family (I know she''s not directly related, but she sounds like she''s really a part of your "family") are definitely in my prayers.
 
I''m so sorry to hear about your aunty Indy (and your dad sap). Take some time out for yourself. Everything wedding related will fall into place. The most important thing is to mind yourself and your aunt.
 
Indy, I''m so sorry to hear about your Aunty. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

I hope you have/had a good work out and you clear your head.

As Krissie has stated, please do take care of yourself. I''ll send of shot of something strong your way.
 
Indy I''m so sorry to hear about your Aunty. Take care of yourself. Make sure FI gives you a big hug tonight.
 
Thanks everyone. Going to the gym got some endorphins flowing just in time for the freezing to wear off in my mouth. Ow. Ow. Ow. I really need a hug.
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I hope FI gets home soon.

Sap so sorry to hear about your dad! If it''s any comfort, I think a lot of brain cancers are quite treatable. I actually know 3 people who have survives brain cancer and gone on to lead long happy lives. I hope your dad''s is a kind that is easy to treat and that it hasn''t spread.

Here are some pictures of the dress. I tried taking the straps down. So some have them up, some down. Check out the progress on my arms. That has been my exercise goal for the wedding.

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Here is the little ostrich feather wrap I bought. It''s an antique. I was thinking of sewing a big satin bow on it at the front. This is for in case I get cold.

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That''s a very pretty dress. I''m so sorry to hear about your Aunty. My thoughts will be with you and your family.
 
Here''s another one.

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I think I really don''t like it that much. I don''t hate it, but I don''t love it either. Oh well. Too late to do anything about it now.
 
Oh wow, that's just beautiful!! And your arms look great!
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ETA: Sorry, saw the pics before I read your post!
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I'm really sorry to hear about your aunty, IG. I hope she gets some good news soon.
 
Indy! I LOVE your dress and the ostrich wrap!!! They''re beautiful!
 
I should have said this earlier but I''m very sorry to hear about your aunty.
 
Indy -- You look gorgeous in that dress! Truly! I can only hope that I will look that wonderful in my own wedding dress someday. You will be an absolutely stunning bride!

I''m sorry to hear about your aunt. From what you''ve described, it seems as though you have an incredible social support system and you will be able to get through this together. I hope your fi gets home soon and gives you that hug you so richly deserve at the end of your rough day.

Question ... I think that dress looks fantastic on you but you say you are *bluech* about it ... What is it that you like, don''t like etc? Did you envision yourself in a different type of dress or do you think that it is just the circumstances etc that are making you less excited than you would otherwise be?
 
So sorry to hear about your aunty, Indy.

I think you need to stop looking at pictures of the dress, and not put it on again until you are feeling yourself again and in a more wedding-y place. It looks smashing, and your arms are fabulous! Is it possible that you just aren''t loving it because you''ve got so much on your mind right now?
 
It's very possible I'm not loving it because of everything else on my mind. It's also possible that I just don't love the dress. Sparkaliscious's suggestion that I try to figure out what I don't like is a good one. I certainly didn't think I liked beading when I first looked at dresses. But I think it's pretty gorgeous on this dress.

I think maybe it's just that it's really not me. It feels more like a bride costume. Most of the clothes I wear have flare. I like things that are elegant, but really quirky. This dress is decidedly not quirky. It's just a plain ol' beautiful dress. It is in no way 'fabulous'. It's just beautiful. I'm not sure I can explain it any better than that. I'm just not a pretty dress kind of gal, I guess.

I was just so damn sick of trying on dresses and taking time from work to do it. I just thought 'OK, pretty dress. Let's get it. Done.'

But you know what? I can dress up in a costume as a nice pretty bride on my wedding day, right? And besides, my dress for WP2 is 'fabulous' rather than beautiful. So a bit of both worlds, I guess.
 
Just to make myself feel good, here's a close-up of the arm progress! Yes, there are straps showing. Just ignore that, and check out my newly sculpty-er arms instead. Oh yeah, and some blingage too.
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Va-va VOOM Indygal! You look amazing!!
 
IG - Your dress certainly has flair, especially with your ostrich feather wrap! That is just fab and really spices up your dress. ... Gives it just the right oomph to punch it up a bit and make it "you".

Have you posted the WP2 dress already? I would love to see it.
 
Indy, your dress rocks, I love it! And your arms look great. Keep up the good work;)
 
I''m so sorry about your aunt, Indy. I really hope she is able to be at your wedding.

I can see where, next to your Nicole Miller, this dress comes off as a little staid, but hell, it''s beautiful and you look great in it, and it seems to fit WP1 really well. Honestly, there''s so much pressure to be IN LOVE with our dresses...makes you feel inadequate if you don''t.
 
Thanks Gals. You''re making me feel better. I just got off the phone with my MOH/bff and she gave me a lot of comfort too. Is there anything better having BOTH a partner, and a friend who know everything about you and love you just as you are? I feel so blessed.

Sparkaliscious, here''s the Nicole Miller dress for WP2. Definitely more me. Especially with the 4 inch patent silver platform shoes I bought to go with it. And the peacock feather bouquet.
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Oh, Indy, I''m so sorry to hear about your aunty. My thoughts are with you!
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And, on the quirky front: is there a chance that you could quirk it up with accessories? When I first tried on my dress, I knew it felt great, but when I saw photos, I was like, "Meh, it''s nice." Then, I got my shoes, and tried on a pearl necklace, but the necklace wasn''t enough, so I added a big brooch to the necklace as an enhancer that kind of matches the shoes, and well, WOW!

I guess my point is, maybe if you tried it on again with some fun shoes (maybe in a color that you love?) or jewelry, it would start to ''pop'' again for you. Just an idea!
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Selkie, thanks for reminding me about how appropriate the dresses are for their respective wedding parties too. You''re absolutely right. That also makes me feel better.
 
Ruby you gave me a great idea. What about a fabulous brooch for the ostrich feather wrap?
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I''m so sorry to hear about your aunt.

You look beautiful and please tell your secret with the arms!!!!
 
i would argue that you''re really getting the best of both worlds. you get to glam it up, big time, one night, and funk it up the other night. can''t ask for more than that. in fact, i wish i could do that. i almost bought this very glam-rock gwen stefani swiss dot dress for my wedding, but i was afraid on the day i''d really regret not taking that once-in-a-lifetime bridal opportunity. you get to do it twice - and embody two sides of your personality. lucky you!

on a more somber note, i''m very sorry about your auntie. has a way of putting dress shopping in perspective, huh?
 
Indy it looks FABULOUS!!! (Both of them do!) You are going to knock your FI''s lights out!!!!
 
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