Wardrobe: my dress

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Wardrobe: my dress

October 19, 2009 by Shannon

I bought my dress a month after I met Mike – not because I thought “I’m going to marry this man! Must buy a dress now!” but because I stumbled upon this dress when I was cruising Etsy, and I knew I had to have it. It was just my style, and it was SO affordable. So without knowing when or with whom I’d wear it, I ordered the dress. And I kept it a secret from everyone for months. When Mike and I started seriously talking about marriage, I told him about the dress and then tried it on for him. He loves it.

Excuse the disheveled look I’ve got going on. When I first got it, of course I had to try it on right away despite my unshowered appearance. Also, since I didn’t tell anyone about the dress, I had nobody to zip me into it or take the pictures. Also, the hanger straps are hanging out – classy.

But anyway, here it is:

And here it is in a more divine state, the pictures that made me buy it:

It’s described as a “1960s sleeveless empire waist green white lace prom dress.” Isn’t it great? I’m thrilled about it, I love it.

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Posted in By Shan, The Dress, Wadrobe, Wedding, Wedding - Nontraditional, Wedding On a Budget | 23 Comments

23 Responses

on October 19, 2009 at 12:47 PM | Reply Nanette

It’s GORGEOUS!!! And perfect for you!!!
on October 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM | Reply Jess

OMG it’s absolutely gorgeous! I think it beats all of those other picks hands down! You make the dress Shan! It was meant for you and you for it!
on October 19, 2009 at 1:17 PM | Reply Charm City Kim

Stunning!!
on October 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM | Reply Babs

Wow, that is lovely! And you look smokin hot in it!
on October 19, 2009 at 2:06 PM | Reply Amanda

Shan you look gorgeous, disheveled and all So glad you didnt make us wait until June to see it.

Also, awesome closet you have going on in the backgroud there, so jealous!
- on October 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM | Reply Shannon
  
  That’s totally not my closet. I wish! I was staying at my grandparents’ at the time.
on October 19, 2009 at 2:14 PM | Reply Stacy

awwww…I totally <3 that!!! Congrats on the amazing find!!
on October 19, 2009 at 4:33 PM | Reply Lindsay

Wow, that’s so perfect! I couldn’t possibly have imagined anything that would be more beautiful and more you! You look GORGEOUS in it! It fits perfectly in all the right places and shows just enough. You’re going to be a stunning bride, regardless of any of the other details and preparations.
on October 19, 2009 at 7:13 PM | Reply buhdoop

This is the cutest dress! Classic and beautiful, I love it.
on October 20, 2009 at 12:36 AM | Reply Erica Johnston

Excuse my language Shannon- but holy shit, you look amazing in that dress!!! Much better than the “model” pictures.
on October 20, 2009 at 4:23 PM | Reply hillary

stunning!
on October 21, 2009 at 3:29 PM | Reply Jane

Wow! That is fantastic! You look incredible.
on October 21, 2009 at 4:18 PM | Reply Anna

Love!
on October 21, 2009 at 10:30 PM | Reply Steph

Really really amazing! It is very similar to what I want for my gown! Coincidentally I’m thinking of having an etsy seller make mine, too

I looooooooooooove the lacy vintage look.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM | Reply comebacknikki

OMG, that dress is gorgeous! Wow!
on October 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM | Reply A.

Oh my gosh. So beautiful. And so you. Nice find!
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on October 29, 2009 at 2:15 PM | Reply Tiffany In Houston

This is a VERY nice dress. I know you aren’t having a traditional type wedding but it does say “I’m getting married!”
on October 31, 2009 at 11:24 AM | Reply Kit-Kat

WOW! That’s an incredible dress! You look breathtaking… unshowered & all.
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