I did not, in fact, say yes to the dress (at least, in person).

Warning: Some discussion of body image.

2.Some dress styles can go out of stockveryquickly.

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3.You (probably) need to make an appointment.

4.It’s okay to be a lil' stressed.

5.It’s good to try on a wide variety of dresses.

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6.People will probably think you look good in a lot of things.

7.you might wear whatever you want.

8.The online wedding dress market is pretty amazing.

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9.Return policies are your friend.

10.But being overwhelmed by choice is very real.

11.It’s worth going to a tailor to get your measurements professionally taken.

A person tries on a pleated dress in a mirror, another person seated in background

Woman in white dress examines her reflection in a full-length mirror

Person taking a mirror selfie, wearing a white vintage-inspired dress with ruffle details, holding a phone

Person in a white short dress with a ruffled hem and a sheer veil, standing indoors

Woman in a dress with heart details taking a mirror selfie

Person in mirror taking selfie in a white v-neck wedding dress with a high slit

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Young woman in a white strapless wedding dress, smiling slightly

Summary of a measurements list including bust, waist, hips, bicep, sleeves, skirt length, and height for potential wedding attire sizing

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